26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST VETERAN S DAY NOVEMBER 13, 2016 TODAY'S WORSHIP Divine Service III LSB pages 184-202 L = Liturgist * = Stand C = Congregation PRELUDE 10:30 Winds of Peace Crown Him With Many Crowns American Hymn Tune Sketches WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *HYMN OF INVOCATION Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! LSB 821 (1, 3, 4) 1. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; His the scepter, His the throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone. Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood: Jesus out of ev ry nation Has redeemed us by His blood. 2. Alleluia! Bread of heaven, Here on earth our food, our stay; Alleluia! Here the sinful Flee to You from day to day. Intercessor, Friend of sinners, Earth s Redeemer, hear our plea Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. 3. Alleluia! King eternal, Lord omnipotent we own; Alleluia! Born of Mary, Earth Your footstool, heav n Your throne. As within the veil You entered, Robed in flesh, our great High Priest, Here on earth both priest and victim In the eucharistic feast. VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION Veterans rise as their anthem is played, and remain standing as each military branch joins them. Anchors Away Navy (& Coast Guard) Caissons Go Rolling Along Army (& National Guard) Wild Blue Yonder Air Force (& C.A.P.) From the Halls of Montezuma Marines (10:30) Peace s 1st-4th Grade Sunday School sing with Green Park Choristers & Ringers & Singers All Good Gifts - A Medley of Table Blessings *INVOCATION AND GENERAL CONFESSION L: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. L: God the Son, who did come down from heaven for us and for our salvation, C: Cleanse us by Your blood. L: God the Holy Spirit, promised Paraclete, C: Dwell in our lives with Your most holy fruits. L: Lord God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: C: I, a troubled and penitent sinner, confess to You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of the suffering and death of Your Son, Jesus Christ, be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being. Forgive me all my sins and grant me the power of Your Holy Spirit that I may amend my sinful life. Amen. *THE ABSOLUTION *THE GLORIA PATRI (Taken from LSB, page 186) C: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
*THE KYRIE C: Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. *THE COLLECT OF THE DAY L: The Lord be with you. C: And with thy spirit. L: Let us pray. THE OLD TESTAMENT READING for 26th Sunday after Pentecost is from Malachi 4:1-6, pages 802-803: 1 For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the LORD of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. 2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. 3 And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts. 4 Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. 5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. 6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction. L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. 8:00 Chancel Choir Holy, Holy, Holy THE EPISTLE READING is from II Thessalonians 3:6-11, page 990: 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, 8 nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. 9 It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. 11 For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. L: This is the Word of the Lord. *ALLELUIA AND VERSE C: Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. *THE HOLY GOSPEL - according to St. Luke, the Twenty-first chapter, verses 5-19, 25-28, pages 880-881: C: Glory be to Thee, O Lord. 5 And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6 As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down. 7 And they asked him, Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place? 8 And he said, See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, I am he! and, The time is at hand! Do not go after them. 9 And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once. 10 Then he said to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. 12 But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake. 13 This will be your opportunity to bear witness. 14 Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, 15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. 16 You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. 17 You will be hated by all for my name's sake. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your lives. 25 And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the
heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise be to Thee, O Christ. *THE CONFESSION OF FAITH (Small Catechism Explanation of 2 nd Article) I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own, and live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness, even as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. Amen. CHILDREN S SONG (Sung as the children come forward) (8:00 & 10:30) Jesus loves children, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves you, with love tenderly Jesus loves all, no matter how small, That s why I love Jesus, better than all. Tell all your young friends, Jesus loves them, Tell them the story, tell it again. Bring them to Jesus, where they will hear That Jesus loves children, precious and dear. CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (8:00 & 10:30) Christina Stackle SERMON HYMN Rejoice, Rejoice Believers TLH 72 1. Rejoice, rejoice, believers, And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon is drawing nigh. Up, pray and watch and wrestle; At midnight comes the cry. 2. The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near; Go forth as He approaches With alleluias clear. The marriage feast is waiting; The gates wide open stand. Arise, O heirs of glory; The Bridegroom is at hand. 3. Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; Arise, O Sun so longed for, O er this benighted sphere. With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth s redemption That sets your people free! THE SERMON Lord of Hosts, Lord of Hope (Malachi 4:1-6) THE OFFERING - During the offering all worshipers are asked to fill out the blue or ivory cards found in the pew rack. Please pass cards down to center aisle. They will be collected immediately after the offering. VOLUNTARY 10:30 Winds of Peace A Hymn of Thanksgiving *THE OFFERTORY LSB page 192 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free spirit. Amen. *PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
*LORD'S PRAYER (Found in the back cover of the hymnal.) *THE BENEDICTION L: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen, amen, amen. *THE CLOSING HYMN Lord, While for All Mankind We Pray TLH 578 1. Lord, while for all mankind we pray Of ev ry clime and coast, Oh, hear us for our native land, The land we love the most! 2. Unite us in the sacred love Of knowledge, truth, and Thee; And let our hills and valleys shout The songs of liberty. 3. Lord of the nations, thus to Thee Our country we commend. Be Thou her Refuge and her Trust, Her everlasting Friend. Amen. *SILENT PRAYER/POSTLUDE + + + + + + 10:30 Winds of Peace Celebration and Song SERVING IN OUR WORSHIP TODAY: Preacher: Pastor Jon C. Furgeson Liturgist: Pastor Dennis A. Kastens Organist: 5:00 & 9:20: Alice Kastens; 8:00 & 10:30: Jeff White, CAGO Choir Dir.: Burnell Hackman, DMM; Alexia Arensmeier and Debbie Prange KFUO AM 850 Broadcaster/Engineer: Bob Uthoff/Dennis Gerfen NEWS AND NOTES: 26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST VETERAN S DAY NOVEMBER 13, 2016 TODAY'S EDUCATION HOUR: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class (Lower Commons): Augsburg Confession Bible Study for 18-25 Year Olds (Former Sanctuary Overflow Room): Discussions led by group members with mentors present. Women s Bible Class (Office Conf. Rm.): led by Janice McCreary Youth Bible Class: led by Christina Stackle, DCE 8th Grade Youth: Rick Goodman; 7th Grade Youth: Greg Wirtel and Louise Oster PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES HEARING ASSIST TRANSMITTERS are available from the ushers. Ear pieces are available although we suggest you bring your own. PLEASE KEEP FOOD & DRINK consumption inside the Gym. ALTAR FLOWERS are from Jan and Carl Dickey in celebration of their 61st wedding anniversary; and from Pat Eiler in celebration of her husband, Gene s birthday. VETERAN S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST by Boy Scout Troop 584, today, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Veterans, we would be pleased to have you as our guests of honor!! Proceeds benefit 2017 Philmont Crew 713-D. WREATH & GRAVE MAT DECORATING Sat., Nov. 19, 10:00a.m. We will have lunch at noon. Any questions, please contact Nancy Holdenried. FEED MY PEOPLE ADOPT-A-FAMILY participation needed. Please contact Joyce Sorth if you are interested in adopting a family for Christmas this year.
POINSETTIA PLANTS will decorate the chancel Dec. 10 Jan. 1 for the Christmas season. Please complete the form located in the bulletin and place in offering to order by today s deadline. Contact Marlene Wussler with questions. Checks payable to: Peace Lutheran Church and earmarked Poinsettia. LHS-S SPECIAL SERVICE Nov. 22, 8 a.m. recognizing and praying for police, EMT s, & fire fighters, with 9/11 Chaplain Bill Wrede speaking. YOUTH NEWS: High School Small Groups meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. Jr. Youth Service Day: Sat., Nov. 19, 8:15-11:30 a.m. Sign up to serve soup to the homeless. MISSOURI RIGHT TO LIFE CHRISTMAS CARDS will be available for purchase in the Gym Nov. 20th and 27th. Life Ministry Team CHRISTmas TREE & WREATH LOT The Men s Club is again sponsoring the tree lot to be located on Peace s West Parking Lot. If you are willing to volunteer, sign up to work a shift at the Christmas Tree lot between Nov. 25-Dec. 22. Sign-up sheet is located on the Welcome Desk in the Commons. BOAR S HEAD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL IS DEC. 1, 2, 3, AND 4 IF YOU HAVE TICKETS YOU CANNOT USE, please turn them in to the church office as soon as possible so we can distribute them to those on a waiting list. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: DRESS REHEARSAL IS SUNDAY, NOV. 27 AT 4:00 P.M. Please arrive promptly and have all items required for your costumes. Cast and crew, if you have a Thrivent Live Generously t- shirt, please wear it the night of rehearsal. We want to thank Thrivent for their Action Team grants. PATRONS AND BENEFACTORS - Although donations are welcome at any time, we are down to the deadline to print donor names in the program. Today is the deadline if you want to donate and be listed in the program. CALENDAR FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2016: Today: 7:30 Boy Scout Troop 584 Breakfast 11:30 Youth Board 2:00 Chancel Choir & Bells of Peace 6:30 Sr. Youth Small Groups Mon: 3:30 GP Practice 4:45 Youth Handbell Ensemble 7:00 Voters Assembly 7:00 Boy Scout 584 Committee Mtg. Tue: 9:00 Quilters 6:00 Property Management 6:00 Men s Club 6:30 Men s Volleyball Wed: 9:00 TPL Assembly 11:00 South County Senior Citizens 4:00 5/6/7/8 gr. Confirmation Class 7:00 Bells of Peace 7:00 Wednesday Bible Study Thu: 9:00 Mary/Martha Bible Study 12:00 Ladies Guild 3:30 GP Practice 5:30 ESL Sports 6:30 ESL Classes 7:30 Chancel Choir Sat: 8:15 Jr. Youth Service Event 10:00 Make Wreaths for Tree Lot 5:00 Worship Service w/comm. Sun: 6:30 Peter Careciples