News & Announcements Messiah Lutheran Church, ELCA 415 S. 18th St., Aurora, NE 68818 402-694-2017 www.messiahaurora.org Thanksgiving Eve Services Wednesday, November 22nd Senior Pastor - Rev. Sarah Ruch 402-833-8218 Pastor of Children, Youth & Family - Rev. Miles Ruch, Jr. 402-833-8219 6:00 pm United Lutheran Church Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Pie fellowship to follow November 19, 2017 9:00 a.m. College Care Packages ~ Today ~ Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the coming day of the Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a thief in the night and urges us to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts, while we still have time, for the greater and common good. In a world filled with violence and despair, we gather around signs of hope word, water, bread and wine eager to welcome the good news of Christ s coming among us. Boxes are now set up in the narthex for mid-year care packages sent to our college students. Remind them that we are praying for them as they study and learn! In addition to items for the care packages, we will need monetary donations to pay for shipping. Please place your monetary donations in the basket provided. Ideas for things to bring: cookies, candy, hand sanitizer, coloring books, crayons, puzzle books, popcorn, coffee gift cards We will collect until Sunday, December 3rd. Our Children s Christmas Program will take place on Sunday, December 17th during our 9:00 am worship! ~ Prayer Upon Entering ~ (In preparation for our worship together, you are invited to take a moment of silence to offer your own prayers of worship and praise.) Parents, please watch for information regarding practice times and parts to learn! 11/19/2017 Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. 16 11/19/2017
A warm welcome to all today! May this time of worship strengthen your faith and desire to serve the Creator who loves us with everlasting love in Christ Jesus. Children are welcome in this worship service, and encouraged to participate in any way they are able to. Teach the children sitting around you how to use their hymnals, bulletins, follow the screens, and sing & speak loudly! We value the noise made by our children! Visitors, we are especially glad to see you. Please come again!! As disciples of Christ, we encourage you to CONNECT with ministry opportunities here at Messiah! Please fill out a CONNECT sheet today. After you ve recorded your name(s) and pertinent information, please turn these sheets over and think about the ways in which you can use the gifts and talents given to you in the ministry here at Messiah. CONNECT sheets can be placed in the offering plate as we give our gifts of time, talent, and treasure to God. THIS WEEK AT MESSIAH Sunday, November 19th 9:00 am -- Worship 10:15 am -- Sunday School/ FaithTalk (Adult Ed.) 6:00 FaithTalk (Adult Ed.) Monday, November 20th 7:00 am Women, Wisdom, & Wine (at parsonage) Tuesday, November 21st 8:30 am Moms in Prayer Wednesday, November 22nd 6:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship hosted by United Lutheran, Hampton (pie fellowship to follow) (Office closed) Thursday, November 23rd Thanksgiving (Office Closed) Friday, November 24th Office Closed Sunday, November 26th 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am -- FaithTalk (Adult Ed.) 6:00 pm FaithTalk (Adult Ed.) SENDING SONG DISMISSAL Now Lord you let your servant go in peace, your word has been fulfilled, My eyes have seen the salvation, you have prepared in the sight of ev ryone. A light to reveal you to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel, Now Lord you let your servant go in peace, your word has been fulfilled. (repeat) Go in peace. Sound the good news. Thanks be to God. HEARTLAND LITURGY Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS000462. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 11/19/2017 2 11/19/2017 15
Serving Us in Worship Today *LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. COMMUNION Ushers: Youth Ushers: Reader: Acolytes: Rick Penner Mike Stewart Kassidy Hudson Kelsey Mersch Cassidy Knust Noah Ziegler Hayden Groetzinger Musician: Beth Johnson Greeters: Ron & Sandy Mitzel Sound Booth: Craig Shaffer Video Recorder: George Chaney PowerPoint: Kassidy Quandt Worship Asst: Diana Schaffer Coffee Bar Hosts: Diane Stewart COMMUNION SONG Lamb of God Order for Worship Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, Have mercy, mercy on us Repeat Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, O grant us peace, Lamb of God. *PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Holy and compassionate God, in bread and wine you give us gifts that form us to be humble and courageous. May your words come to life in our serving and in our witness, that we might speak a living voice of healing and justice to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our rock and our redeemer. BLESSING SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. The love of God surround you; the grace of + Christ release you; and the Holy Spirit be your guide and strength, now and forevermore. 11/19/2017 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING SONG *Indicates congregation please stand if able Congregational responses are printed in BOLD type GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. 1. Praise to you, O God of mercy: Raising high the weak and lowly: 2. From of old you loved and sought us: Truth and justice you have taught us: Strong is your faithfulness, strong is your love, rememb'ring your covenant of life with us. Praise to You, O God of Mercy Worship & Praise Songbook, 119 11/19/2017 3
GATHERING SONG 3. Praise to you, O God of mercy: Raising high the weak and lowly: Thanks be to you forever! Amazing grace how, sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now I'm found, was blind but now I see 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. My chains are gone, I've been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me; and like a flood His mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace. The Lord has promised good to me; His Word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. My chains are gone, I've been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me; and like a flood His mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine; but God, who called me here below, will be forever mine, will be forever mine. Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone 11/19/2017 4 *GREAT THANKSGIVING justice somehow. Lay it at the altar now. 4. What have we to offer? What have we to give? Lives we will live. Congregation sings what is printed in bold. The Lord be with you And also with you. Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give God thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy...we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy holy holy Lord Lord God of pow r and might. Heaven and earth are full Full of your glory Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest Hosanna in the highest. *THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE Heartland Liturgy In the night in which he was betrayed,...do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup Do this for the remembrance of me. 11/19/2017 13
*PRAYERS *PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. 1. What have we to offer? What have we to share? Coins from the coffer, hearts filled with care. God will not falter; so let us dare lay it at the altar there. 2. What have we to offer? What have we to bring? Love, ripe with laughter; hope that we can sing; dreams of what we're after; promises of when. Lay it at the altar then. 3. What have we to offer? What have we to give? Eyes that are wide open; lies that we won't live; truth that must be spoken; Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying ELW 752 What Have We to Offer? Worship & Praise Songbook, 156 11/19/2017 12 *CALL TO WORSHIP You are forever mine. You are forever mine. CCLI Song # 4768151 Chris Tomlin John Newton Louie Giglio For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1287534 Sisters and brothers, Arise! Arise and lift your hearts! Arise and lift your eyes! Arise and lift your voices! The living God--the living, moving Spirit of God has called us together--in witness, in celebration, in struggle. Reach out toward each other. Our God reaches out towards us! Let us worship God! We give thanks, God of wonder, for the marvel of creation that surrounds us, For all the wonders of life you reveal to us. May our lives and our world be reawakened and reformed by the power of your grace. Let us see your glory, your justice and your peace. You have given us your world and placed the future in our hands. Nourish us, O God; inspire and empower us to speak your love throughout our lives. TEXAS KYRIE A Heartland Liturgy Congregation sings what is printed in bold. A leader will sing each verse. CHORUS: Lord have mercy Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Christ have mercy 11/19/2017 5
*THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM 1. We pray for peace from above We pray for our salvation. Chorus 2. We pray for peace in the world, We pray for wellness in your church, We pray for the unity of all. Chorus 3. We pray for this holy place. We pray for all who gather here. Chorus 4. Oh Lord help us, save us, Oh Lord comfort and defend us ENDING: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. We give you thanks, O God in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. GLORY IN THE HIGHEST A Heartland Liturgy *CREED I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord. Alleluia, glory to the Lord. (Refrain) Refrain: Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Alleluia, glory to the Lord. 2. We will come, we will come as one before the Lord. We will come, we will come as one before the Lord. We will come, we will come as one before the Lord. Alleluia, glory to the Lord. (Refrain) 3. If the Son, if the Son shall make you free, if the Son, if the Son shall make you free, if the Son, if the Son shall make you free, You shall be free indeed. (Refrain) 6. In his name, in his name we have the victory. In his name, in his name we have the victory. In his name, in his name we have the victory. Alleluia, glory to the Lord. (Refrain) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Congregation sings what is printed in bold. 11/19/2017 6 11/19/2017 11
five more talents. 17 In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 18 But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master s money. 19 After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20 Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents. 21 His master said to him, Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master. 22 And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents. 23 His master said to him, Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master. 24 Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours. 26 But his master replied, You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 29 For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 30 As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY 1. I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord. I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord. I Will Sing, I Will Sing Worship & Praise Songbook, 73 CHORUS: Glory in the highest, Glory be to God, Glory in the highest, and peace to all the earth. (Repeat) Verse 1 Shaper of the Universe Shaper of the Universe thanks and praise we sing thanks and praise we sing Loving father, caring mother Loving father, caring mother Hold us in your wings. Hold us in your wings. Chorus Verse 2 Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. wash our sins away. you wash our sins away. at your table all are welcome. at your table all are welcome. Hear us as we pray. Hear us as we pray. Chorus Verse 3 Holy Spirit, source of life, Holy Spirit, source of life, burning wild and free burning wild and free You are God the three in one You are God the three in one such a mystery such a mystery. Chorus 11/19/2017 10 11/19/2017 7
*GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. *PRAYER OF THE DAY Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. FIRST READING Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 7 Be silent before the Lord God! For the day of the Lord is at hand; the Lord has prepared a sacrifice, he has consecrated his guests. 12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the people who rest complacently on their dregs, those who say in their hearts, The Lord will not do good, nor will he do harm. 13 Their wealth shall be plundered, and their houses laid waste. Though they build houses, they shall not inhabit them; though they plant vineyards, they shall not drink wine from them. 14 The great day of the Lord is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the Lord is bitter, the warrior cries aloud there. 15 That day will be a day of wrath, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness, 16 a day of trumpet blast and battle cry against the fortified cities and against the lofty battlements. 17 I will bring such distress upon people that they shall walk like the blind; because they have sinned against the Lord, their blood shall be poured out like dust, and their flesh like dung. 18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the Lord s wrath; in the fire of his passion the whole earth shall be consumed; for a full, a terrible end he will make of all the inhabitants of the earth. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 When they say, There is peace and security, then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! 4 But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; 5 for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6 So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; 7 for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. CHILDRENS MESSAGE This Little Light of Mine *GOSPEL Matthew 25:14-30 [Jesus said to the disciples:] 14 For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made 11/19/2017 8 11/19/2017 9