WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please silence your devices at this time. TEMPLE TALK PRELUDE GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. The assembly stands. CONFESSION Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who calls us into an everlasting hope, who guides us to springs of the water of life, who enlightens us with the spirit of wisdom. Amen. One with the communion of saints in all times and places, let us confess our sin against God and one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. O God, our merciful redeemer, we confess the ways we live only for ourselves. We fail to see you in our neighbor s face. We turn our ears from voices that cry out. We pass by the hungry and the oppressed. In your great mercy, forgive our sin and strengthen us for service to all in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake, God forgives you all your sin. Blessed are you! Rejoice and be glad, beloved people of God. Amen. Incarnation Lutheran Church Service of Holy Communion November 5, 2017; 10am All Saints Sunday GATHERING SONG 424 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones LASST UNS ERFREUEN GREETING Verses 1, 2 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 Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The assembly is seated. CHILDREN S TIME ALL AGES children invited to come to the altar steps for conversation and bucket offering. FIRST READING: Revelation 7:9-17 WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. 9 After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. 10 They cried out in a loud voice, saying, Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb! 11 And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and
they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 singing, Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen. 13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from? 14 I said to him, Sir, you are the one that knows. Then he said to me, These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. 16 They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; 17 for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Psalm 34:1-10, 22 We begin singing the refrain and repeat after verses 2,6&22. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; the praise of God shall ever be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the lowly hear and rejoice. R 3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; let us exalt God s name together. 4 I sought the LORD, who answered me and delivered me from all my terrors. 5 Look upon the LORD and be radiant,
and let not your faces be ashamed. 6 I called in my affliction, and the LORD heard me and saved me from all my troubles. R 7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear the LORD and de- livers them. 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are they who take ref- uge in God! 9 Fear the LORD, you saints of the LORD, for those who fear the LORD lack nothing. 10 The lions are in want and suffer hunger, but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good. 22 O LORD, you redeem the life of your servants, and those who put their trust in you will not be punished. R SECOND READING: 1 John 3:1-3 1 See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he\ is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. 3 And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The assembly stands. GOSPEL PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12 The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. GOSPEL PROCESSIONAL The assembly is seated. SERMON PASTOR JANE The assembly stands at the introduction to the hymn. HYMN OF THE DAY 628 Jerusalem, My Happy Home LAND OF REST APOSTLES CREED With the whole church, we confess our faith. 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.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition concludes Lord, in your mercy, We respond: hear our prayer. CONCLUDING PRAYERS: Cantor: For the life of Colleen Shields People: We thank you, Lord. For the life of Clyde Smith People: We thank you, Lord. For the life of Donnie Crider People: We thank you, Lord. For the life of Betty Wilds People: We thank you, Lord. For the life of Gerry Cooper People: We thank you, Lord. PEACE The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The assembly is seated. MEAL OFFERING The assembly stands at the invitation of the presider as the offering and communion elements are brought forward. OFFERTORY
OFFERING PRAYER Creator God, you made everything, and you provide for every need. The bread we break and the wine we pour come from you. As we eat and drink with thanksgiving, fill us with your love; let that love flow through us to others; and join us to the saints before us in a holy and boundless communion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION Speak to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, and make us one with you. COMMUNION All are welcome to join in communion, trusting that Christ promises to be truly present. Whole wheat communion bread is served. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. You are invited to kneel or stand at the altar rail and receive the bread followed by the wine. A worship assistant will collect your empty cup. Those unable to partake of both elements are assured that the Church affirms our Lord s full presence in, with, and under each element alone. Those who choose not to receive Communion are welcome to come forward to the altar railing for a blessing.
When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say: The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. Amen. COMMUNION HYMN 423 Shall We Gather at the River HANSON PLACE The Assembly Stands PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Sovereign God, in this meal you give us a foretaste of the great feast to come. Keep us faithful to you, that we, with all your saints, may at length celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. POST COMMUNION CANTICLE SENDING God send us out to be Christ s body in the world, sharing what we have heard and seen. SENDING OF COMMUNION Gracious God, loving all your family with a mother s tender care: As you sent the angel to feed Elijah with heavenly bread, assist those who set forth to share your word and sacrament with those who are sick, homebound, and imprisoned. In your love and care, nourish and strengthen those who will receive this sacrament, and give us all the comfort of your abiding presence through the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. BLESSING The love of God surround you; the grace of Christ release you; and the Holy Spirit be your guide and strength, now and forevermore. Amen. SENDING HYMN 424 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones LASST UNS ERFREUEN DISMISSAL Verses 3, 4 Led on by the saints before us, go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23954. 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. Music reprinted under Onelicense.net license A-725966. Additional music reprinted from Hope Publishing Company, copyright 1988. Used by permission. Please stay for refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall following worship.
Please visit www.incarnationlutheran.com for bulletins, online giving, and more. Wifi Access: ILC_Members_5G PW: @ilc1921 Financial Report: Actual Plan Difference Last Week $ 3,367 $ 3,790 $ -423- Month-to-Date $ 24,292 $ 18,852 $ 5,340 Year-to-Date $ 176,769 $ 189,521 $-12,752- WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Crucifer: Amy Kehl Lector: Maggie Murdoch Acolytes: Rose Duncan Torch Bearers: Grace Sawicki Porter Boepple Katie Sawicki Bible Bearer: Pierson DeJames Ushers: Team 1 Communion Assistants: Mary Kehl Eucharist Minister: Mary Kehl Amy Kehl BIRTHDAYS BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES Sarah Parker 11/06 Molly Boozer 11/06 Wyatt Kosciusko 11/06 Brad Rabern 11/06 Doris Plyler 11/08 Dylan DeJames 11/09 Robert Wilds 11/10 Elizabeth Nidiffer 11/10 Sunday School Opportunities at 11:30a Children and Youth: Pre-school Class (Downstairs CDC) K-2d Grade Class (Downstairs CDC) 3d-5 th Grade Class (Upstairs CDC) Middle School Class (Upstairs CDC) High School Class (Up, In & Out Room) Adults: Sermon Reflections (Upstairs Conference Room) Parents Class (Fellowship Hall) SPECIAL WORSHIP NOTES Today is All Saints Sunday, the day of the Church year when we remember with joy and thanksgiving loved ones who have died in the faith since All Saints Sunday 2016. Special prayers will be offered for members and staff who have died this past year including: Joseph Napolitano, Colleen Shields, Clyde Smith, Donnie Crider, Betty Wilds, and Gerry Cooper. We give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life that is ours through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Make plans to welcome Bishop Yoos Sunday, November 19 th as he will be preaching for our worship service. Council will meet with the bishop following service to discuss current happenings in the SC Synod.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Stewardship Campaign: We are called by scripture to share our time, talent and treasure to support God's work in the world. Our stewardship theme this year is 10 Stewardship Principles. These principles are daily reminders of how we are to give of ourselves and share our gifts. We look forward to sharing these principles and tools to assist in determining your financial support of Incarnation in the coming year. As your Council embarks on the budget process, we are asking all members to complete a pledge card, included in today s bulletin, to help as we plan for 2018. Your pledge is crucial for our success, thank you in advance for your participation! Welcome to Kit Thomas Black, born November 1 st and who is welcomed home by parents, Emily and Ryan, and big sisters Rose Duncan and Carolina. Congratulations and welcome to our Incarnation family to Kit! Prime Rib Dinner Night will be Thursday, November 16 th beginning at 6:30p in the parish hall. Tickets are available now, $15 each (2 for $25), in the office or from Ed Skinner and Porter Kinard. Payment for Oktoberfest t-shirts, heart buttons/necklaces If you bought a tee or heart jewelry and haven t yet paid, please leave a check (marked Ofest ) in the offering. The team is finalizing accounting. Danke! A Communications Ministry Team is being formed for the purpose of lifting up the ministries of Incarnation to the wider community. John Edwards is heading up this endeavor and invites others with interest and skill in this area to join the team. If these are your gifts for ministry and if you are interested in using those gifts on this team, please let the office, Pastor Jane or John know. Thanks! San Pablo Lutheran Church--The council unanimously and enthusiastically has adopted San Pablo Lutheran Church in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico to help them as we are able in their recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Our big kick-off for this project is Sunday, November 12. Stay tuned for all kinds of opportunities to walk with these brothers and sisters in Christ. HOLD THE DATE! As you know, we are moving from a staff-led model of ministry to a discipleship model where the gifts of all are used for the sake of the gospel in the world. On Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 9am through lunch at the council retreat, we will be focusing on the structure and function of ministry teams. If you are interested in serving on any of these teams- Proclamation (worship related), Discipleship (Faith Formation for all ages), Stewardship /Finance, Inreach (ministries within the congregation). Outreach (synodical/churchwide ministries), and Property - please plan to attend this morning session. Please notify the office if you plan to attend so we can adequately plan for lunch. All are welcome! The Confirmation Class is at Lutheridge through today learning about the New Testament. SAVE THE DATE! Nov 5 Executive Committee (12:30p) Nov 9 Devine Night Out; ILC opens our doors to the community! Nov 12 Stewardship Sunday! Council (12:30p); Potluck Dinner (12:30p) bring a dish Nov 16 Men in Mission Prime Rib Dinner (6:30p); tickets $15 (2 for $25) Nov 18 Bowers Farm Tour Family Event (leave at 2p); see Ethan for information Nov 19 Bishop Yoos joins us and will be preaching Nov 26 Hanging of the Greens; Chili lunch (12:30p) Please feel free to tear this page out and take home!
Current Concerns Pam Grigsby, friend of Sara Sutton San Pablo Lutheran Church, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Ann Ford, Mary Crosby s mother Randy Shinn, brother of Carolyn Donges The family and friends of Betty Wilds Harry Evans Alden Pratt Julia Austin, friend of Torin DeJames Pastor Tim Glenham, friend of Pastor Jane Walter Lindler Our Ongoing Prayer List is placed on the altar with a copy available in the Narthex. CHURCH STAFF Jane P. Mitcham, interim pastor Nickie Riley, music director Ethan Overcash, youth minister Kris Esgar, parish administrator Amy Kehl, bookkeeper pastor@incarnationlutheran.com music@incarnationlutheran.com youth@incarnationlutheran.com office@incarnationlutheran.com bookkeeper@incarnationlutheran.com CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFF Teresa Boykin, CDC Devine St. cdc@incarnationlutheran.com Debby Muller, CDC Byron Rd. icdc400@bellsouth.net CONTACT US Incarnation Lutheran Church 3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 www.incarnationlutheran.com office@incarnationlutheran.com Church Office Hours: M-F, 9:00a - 1:00p 803.530.2045 for pastoral emergency 803.256.7456 CDC Devine St 803.776.2212 CDC Byron Rd 803.256.2381 Church