Welcome to Zion Lutheran Church! 1732 S. Main St. Aberdeen, SD 57401 605-225-6755 Email: zion@nvc.net Website: www.zionlutheranaberdeen.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rooted in Faith * Growing in Spirit * Reaching out to Those in Need ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ October 30, 2016 I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY 10:45 am In [Jesus] the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God. Ephesians 2:21-22 PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS GREETING This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. Blessed be the Lord; may God's glory fill the whole earth. GATHERING SONG Holy Is The Lord Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio We stand and lift up our hands, For the joy of the Lord is our strength. We bow down and worship Him now. How great, how awesome is He. And together we sing, Everyone sing. The earth is filled with His glory. We stand and lift up our hands, For the joy of the Lord is our strength. We bow down and worship Him now. How great, how awesome is He. And together we sing, Everyone sing. 1 The earth is filled with His glory. It is rising up all around; It s the anthem of the Lord s renown. It is rising up all around; It s the anthem of the Lord s renown. And together we sing, Everyone sing. Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, The earth is filled with His glory. Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, The earth is filled with His glory. The earth is filled with His glory. OPENING LITANY (please stand) Father in heaven, you have blessed us with this building we call Zion Lutheran Church, a temple built of living stones. Send your Spirit from heaven to sanctify this place that it may be a sign of your presence among us. Here may the Gospel be proclaimed with boldness. Here may the waters of baptism cleanse and renew us. Here may your people celebrate the memorial of Christ s risen presence. Here may prayer resound through heaven and earth. Here may the poor find justice, the victims of oppression, true freedom. Here may the sick find healing, and those in darkness and despair find light. We lift our voices to praise you, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, and the Holy Spirit. Praise be to the Holy Trinity, our strength and our salvation, now and forever. Amen. 2
PRAYER OF THE DAY Eternal God, let this building, which we call your house, be a house of grace and mercy. A place where Christians gathered together may worship you in spirit and truth, learn of your great love, grow together as sisters and brothers, and reach out tell the story of Jesus and his love. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen. (please be seated) SPECIAL MUSIC Sunday School Children A TIME FOR CHILDREN WORD FIRST READING Psalm 84: 1-4, 10-12 Pew Bible OT p. 600 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. 3 Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. 4 Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. 10 For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. 11 For the Lord GOD is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the LORD withhold from those who walk uprightly. 12 O LORD of hosts, happy is everyone who trusts in you. 3 SECOND READING 1 Peter 2:4-6, 9-10 Pew Bible NT, p. 251 ALLELUIA (please stand) Celtic Alleluia Finton O Carroll and Christopher Walker The holy gospel according to Matthew the 25 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 25:34-40 Pew Bible NT, p. 29 The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. (please be seated) SERMON Pastor Marcia SONG OF THE DAY I Love to Tell the Story I love to tell the story of unseen things above. Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story because I know it is true. It satisfies my longings as nothing else will do. Refrain: I love to tell the Story Twill be my theme in glory. To tell the old, old story, Of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story for those who know it best. Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song, Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. 4
Refrain: I love to tell the Story Twill be my theme in glory. To tell the old, old story, Of Jesus and His love. To tell the old, old story, Of Jesus and his love. APOSTLES CREED (please stand) 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. Amen. (please be seated) OFFERING The children are welcome to come forward and place their offerings in the For Children Everywhere box. OFFERING SONG Jesus, What A Beautiful Name Tanya Riches Son of God, Son of Man, Lamb that was slain. Joy and peace, strength and hope, Grace that blows all fear away, 5 Jesus, what a beautiful name, Truth revealed, my future sealed, healed my pain. Love and freedom, life and warmth, Grace that blows all fear away. Jesus, what a beautiful name, Rescued my soul, my stronghold lifts me from shame. Forgiveness, security, power and love, Grace that blows all fear away. OFFERING PRAYER (please stand) Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE 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. Amen (please be seated) DISTRIBUTION OF THE SUPPER All are welcome at the Lord s table. Please come forward as directed by the ushers. Grape juice and gluten free wafers are available; please indicate to the server by raising your hand.
6 DISTRIBUTION SONG Agnus Dei Michael W. Smith Alleluia! Holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb, For You are holy, holy are You Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb, Amen! Alleluia! Holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb, For You are holy, holy are You Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb, amen! PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (please stand) Holy God, we give you thanks that we have been fed and renewed by Christ s life in us and we go now to share that life with others. Send us forth equipped with the power of your Spirit to spread the message of your love and mercy to all whom we meet. Amen BENEDICTION May this be a place where all find solace in anxiety, peace in the storms of life, and strength to move forward. May this be a place of fellowship and growth for God s people, strengthening them in the service of the Living Lord. As you go from this place, may the hand of God protect you; the holy angels accompany you; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you now and forever. Amen. 7 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! SENDING SONG Lord, I lift your name on high, Lord, I love to sing your praises. I m so glad you re in my life, I m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift your name on high, Lord, I love to sing your praises. I m so glad you re in my life, I m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I Lift Your Name On High Rick Founds From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26593. 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. 8
LEADING OUR WORSHIP: Preaching: Pastor Marcia Sylvester Worship Assistant: Jeff Carlson Lector: Sharon Stroschein Deacon: Chastity Madsen Acolyte: Paige Madsen Power Point: Morgan Berryman Altar Guild Co-Chairs: Karen Dahme Susan Hook Sound System: Mike Brumbaugh Van Driver: Loren Vilhauer Counters: Lynae Poel Sharon Paranto Jeff\Vicki Carlson Coffee Hosts: Gladys Voegele Zion Fellowship Committee Ushers: Harold Hoffman, Robert Haak, Scott, Dawn, Jordan, Kyle & Logan Allbee Praise Band: Vicki Carlson, Justin Desens, Scott Geffre, Stacy Geffre, Stephanie Hawkinson, Alan LaFave, Lexi LaFave, Lynae Poel 9
READINGS FOR OCT. 30 PSALM Psalm 84: 1-4, 10-12 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. 3 Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. 4 Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. 10 For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. 11 For the Lord GOD is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the LORD withhold from those who walk uprightly. 12 O LORD of hosts, happy is everyone who trusts in you. FIRST READING 1 Peter 2:4-6, 9-10 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God's sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in scripture: "See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. GOSPEL READING Matthew 25:34-40 34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' 37 Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' 40 And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'