Emanuel Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Ohio 419-592-2616 emanuel@ bright.net www.emanuelnapoleon.org Pastor James L. Castello 419-592-0847 jameslcastello@ yahoo.com cell phone 419-966-2601 All Saints Sunday November 2, 2014 Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Emanuel s mission is to witness to the good news of salvation through Christ to individuals, the community and the world through discipleship and service. PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS LBW Lutheran Book of Worship WOV With One Voice * Please stand if you are able 8:00 a.m. Service (10:30 service begins on page 12) We invite you to come forward during any of the hymns to place your flower at the altar. When We All Get to Heaven * HYMN When the Saints Go Marching In 1. Oh, when the saints, go marching in, Oh, when the saints go marching in, O Lord, I want to be in that number, When the saints go marching in. 2. And when the sun begins to shine, And when the sun begins to shine, O Lord, I want to be in that number, When the sun begins to shine. 3. And when the trumpet sounds the call, When the trumpet sounds the call, O Lord, I want to be in that number, When the trumpet sounds the call. 4. (Trumpet only) * GREETING P Sisters and brothers, called to freedom in Christ: Grace, mercy, and peace be with you all. C And also with you. * KYRIE * CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the Sovereign over all the earth, the Wisdom from on high, our merciful Judge and Savior.. P Let us boldly approach the throne of grace, trusting in God's mercy and love. Generous and faithful God, C we confess to you all the ways, known and unknown, that we reject and undermine your steadfast love. Though you made us your people, we treat strangers with suspicion. Though you forgave our debts, we collect without mercy. Yet we are quick to pass judgment on others. Have mercy on us, O God, and remember your promise to us, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. P The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Through the living Word, Jesus Christ, God forgives your every debt, your every sin, and gives you a new heart and a new spirit. (continued on next page...) 2
* HYMN OF PRAISE * SALUTATION AND RESPONSE * PRAYER OF THE DAY P Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy Church, the body of 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 your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (continued on next page...) 3 4
FIRST READING: Revelation 7:9 17 9After 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 10 palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" 11And 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 12 God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." 13Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, 14 and where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." PSALM 34:1 10, 22 [Bless the LORD, O my soul,* and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul,* and forget not all his benefits. 3 He forgives all your sins* and heals all your infirmities; 4 he redeems your life from the grave* and crowns you with mercy and lovingkindness; 5 he satisfies you with good things,* and your youth is renewed like an eagle's. 5 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. 15For 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; 17for 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." A The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. 6 The LORD ex- ecutes righteousness* and judgment for all who are oppressed. 7 He made his ways known to Moses* and his works to the chil- dren of Israel.] 8 The LORD is full of compas- sion and mercy,* slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 He will not al- ways accuse us,* nor will he keep his an- ger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins,* nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. 11 For as the heavens are high a- bove the earth,* so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west,* so far has he removed our sins from us. 13 As a father cares for his children,* so does the LORD care for those who fear him. SECOND READING: 1 John 3:1 3 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 2 him. 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 * GOSPEL ACCLAMATION And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day. * GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1 12 6 revealed, we will be like him, for we will 3 see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. A The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his 2 disciples came to him. 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. CHILDREN S SERMON HYMN WOV # 690 SERMON Shall We Gather at the River * HYMN LBW # 176 For All Your Saints, O Lord 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 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. * NICENE CREED C We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was 7 crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen THE PRAYERS (Please be seated.) A Remembering the saints who have gone before us and giving thanks for God's blessings, we pray for the church, all in need, and God's good creation. Brief silence. A We pray for the whole church, gathered in word and sacrament, in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, to continue to bring care and blessing to all. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for wisdom, courage, and commitment to help restore your good creation, that clean water, air, and the fruits of the earth are available for future generations. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for nations suffering from oppression, war, and economic uncertainty. Raise up leaders who will work for peace. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for our congregation's ministries, that we continue reaching out to our neighborhood and community to share the goodness you offer through Christ. Lord, in your mercy, Other petitions. P We give thanks for all our faithful departed, Martha Young, Alberta Gilliam, Melvin Lanzer, Larry Zachrich, Arlene Hershberger, Ron Dachenhaus, and the witness we see in their faithful lives. Lord, in your mercy, P We pray for our sisters and brothers who are hungry and thirsty, who need peace, who are persecuted, and all who need your healing touch through our hands (especially). Lord, in your mercy, 8
P Receive our prayers and hopes, Good Shepherd, and bring us safely into all joy and peace, through Christ our Lord. * GREAT THANKSGIVING * PEACE P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. TITHES AND OFFERINGS Soon and Very Soon -Choir * OFFERTORY P It is indeed right and salutary... * OFFERTORY PRAYER A 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.. 9 10
* EUCHARISTIC PRAYER * LORD S PRAYER P Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: C 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. HOLY COMMUNION Keep Your Lamps! -Choir Wayfaring Stranger -Tom Jenny, flügelhorn; Karri Ashbaugh, vocal * BLESSING P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. * POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE * POST-COMMUNION PRAYER A O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all peoples, the bread of life and the cup of salvation. Send us from this banquet to invite others into these good things, to let justice roll down like waters, and to care for the least of our sisters and brothers; through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and our Savior. * BENEDICTION * HYMN Blessing Song -Choir * DISMISSAL A Go in peace. Christ is with you. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE With the Saints in Glory Shining 10:30 a.m. Service We invite you to come forward during any of the hymns to place your flower at the altar. PRELUDE When We All Get to Heaven Ringing of the Bell Immortal, Invisible -Emanubells ANNOUNCEMENTS * CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the Sovereign over all the earth, the Wisdom from on high, our merciful Judge and Savior.. P Let us boldly approach the throne of grace, trusting in God's mercy and love. Generous and faithful God, C we confess to you all the ways, known and unknown, that we reject and 11 12
undermine your steadfast love. Though you made us your people, we treat strangers with suspicion. Though you forgave our debts, we collect without mercy. Yet we are quick to pass judgment on others. Have mercy on us, O God, and remember your promise to us, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. P The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Through the living Word, Jesus Christ, God forgives your every debt, your every sin, and gives you a new heart and a new spirit. * KYRIE * HYMN When the Saints Go Marching In 1. Oh, when the saints, go marching in, Oh, when the saints go marching in, O Lord, I want to be in that number, When the saints go marching in. 2. And when the sun begins to shine, And when the sun begins to shine, O Lord, I want to be in that number, When the sun begins to shine. 3. And when the trumpet sounds the call, When the trumpet sounds the call, O Lord, I want to be in that number, When the trumpet sounds the call. 4. (Trumpet only) * GREETING P Sisters and brothers, called to freedom in Christ: Grace, mercy, and peace be with you all. C And also with you. 13 14
* HYMN OF PRAISE * SALUTATION AND RESPONSE * PRAYER OF THE DAY P Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy Church, the body of 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 your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Special Music: Blest Are They -Terry Hershberger FIRST READING: Revelation 7:9 17 9After 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 10 palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" 11And 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 12 God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." 13Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, 14 and where have they come from?" 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. 15For 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 15 16
will shelter them. 16They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; 17for 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." A The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. SECOND READING: 1 John 3:1 3 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 2 him. 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 3 see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. A The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. PSALM 34:1 10, 22 I will bless the LORD at all times;* his praise shall ever be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the LORD;* let the humble hear and rejoice. 3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD;* let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me* and delivered me out of all my terror. 5 Look upon him 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. 7 The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him,* and he will de- liver them. 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good;* happy are they who trust in him! 9 Fear the LORD, you that are his saints,* for those who fear him lack nothing. 10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger,* but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good. 22 The LORD ransoms the life of his servants,* and none will be punished who trust in him. * GOSPEL ACCLAMATION And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day. * GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1 12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his 2 disciples came to him. 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 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 17 18
CHILDREN S SERMON HYMN WOV # 690 SERMON Shall We Gather at the River * HYMN LBW # 176 For All Your Saints, O Lord * APOSTLES' CREED C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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. TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTOR Do Lord -Rainbow Ringers Y PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (please stay seated) A Remembering the saints who have gone before us and giving thanks for God's blessings, we pray for the church, all in need, and God's good creation. Brief silence. A We pray for the whole church, gathered in word and sacrament, in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, to continue to bring care and blessing to all. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for wisdom, courage, and commitment to help restore your good creation, that clean water, air, and the fruits of the earth are available for future generations. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for nations suffering from oppression, war, and economic uncertainty. Raise up leaders who will work for peace. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for our congregation's ministries, that we continue reaching out to our neighborhood and community to share the goodness you offer through Christ. Lord, in your mercy, Other petitions. P We give thanks for all our faithful departed, Martha Young, Alberta Gilliam, Melvin Lanzer, Larry Zachrich, Arlene Hershberger, Ron Dachenhaus, and the witness we see in their faithful lives. Lord, in your mercy, P We pray for our sisters and brothers who are hungry and thirsty, who need peace, who are persecuted, and all who need your healing touch through our hands (especially). Lord, in your mercy, P Receive our prayers and hopes, Good Shepherd, and bring us safely into all joy and peace, through Christ our Lord. * LORD S PRAYER P Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: C 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 19 20
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen * BENEDICTION * HYMN LBW # 540 Praise the Lord! O Heavens POSTLUDE With the Saints in Glory Shining From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #30868. 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. All Saints Day Today we are remembering family and loved ones who have gone to heaven. Those from our Emanuel family who have died in the last year: Martha Young, Alberta H. Gilliam, Melvin Lanzer, Larry Zachrich, Arlene Hershberger, Ron Dachenhaus. We invite you to come forward during any of the hymns to place your flower at the altar. As you leave church today, feel free to take a flower home with you. Altar flowers Flowers are given to the glory of God by Julie Delventhal in loving memory of her son, Jim, and husband, Norm. Funeral The funeral of Ron Dachenhaus was held here last Tuesday. Please keep his family in your prayers. Thursday worship 7 p.m. Thursday evening services continue until Thanksgiving. They are casual and informal. Come as you are. Newsletter November newsletters are available at both entrances. Please remember to pick one up for your family. 21 Statistics 10/23 attendance 46 communed 45 10/26 attendance 70 & 92 (162) Offerings $7,266.13 ($140 Bldg Fd; $5 Wrld Hngr; $14.13 Sun Sch; $40 ELCA Disaster Relief) Simply Giving (10/20-10/26) $130 Gen Fd; $20 Bldg Fd Bell Ringers Needed The Salvation Army is seeking bell ringers on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the north and south doors of Walmart. These are 2-hour sessions. Please pick your time and sign up on the bulletin board by the church office. This Week Today Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 7:30 p.m. Dartball @ Stryker 3:15 p.m. After School Club th 3:30 p.m. 6 grade catechism th 4:30 p.m. 6 grade bells 5:00 p.m. Soul Food 6:00 p.m. Choir th 6:00 p.m. 7 grade catechism 7:00 p.m. Living Spirit th th 7:30 p.m. 7 & 8 grade bells th 8:00 p.m. 8 grade catechism 8:00 p.m. Emanubells 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Worship Serving Today Pastor James L. Castello Worship & Music Coordinator & Organist - Angela Tonjes Reader - 8:00 Richard Landversicht 10:30 Laura Ellis-Kruse Sound Board - 8:00 Maxine Eickhoff 10:30 Jeff Sharpe Acolytes - 8:00 Carl Yaney & Jayce Brubaker 10:30 Zachary Skeens & Elijah Wolf Ushers - 10:30 Alan Storch, Norm Bostelman, Terry Walther, Tom Jenny Altar Guild - Nanette Schwab & Shelly Storch Prayer Chain Co-ordinator - Carol Castello (419-592-0847) or cjcast@yahoo.com 22
Filling Home Guild Membership Drive Donations are now being accepted through November 15 for the Filling Home Guild membership drive. Please place your $1.00 (or more!) into an envelope with your name, address, and phone number and then place your donations in the offering plate, give it to your circle leader or Rita Schweinhagen, or leave it in the church office. Checks should be made out to the Women s Guild of the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy. Demonstrate your thankfulness this season... This holiday season (as well as throughout the year), we anticipate and rely on your donations to carry on our mission. If you need a convenient way to make recurring contributions or plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving option. As the pace of life speeds up around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. To set up a recurring giving schedule, please see Julie Kohout and complete a paper authorization form. Thank you for your generosity and support! Early communion th Classes will begin soon for those in the 5 grade and up in preparation for early communion. Please talk to Pastor if you are interested in attending these classes. Christmas Cheer We are now collecting items for Christmas Cheer. Needed: (Please check expiration dates and NO m icrowave item s) Canned vegetables Fruits, Soup, Stews, Meats Macaroni & Cheese Mixes, Spaghettios Spaghetti Sauces, Tomato Juice, Broths Noodles, Macaroni, Rice, Spaghetti Potato Mixes, Stuffing Mixes Cereals, Pancake Mixes, Syrups Crackers, Peanut Butter, Jelly Pudding, Jell-O, Cake Mixes, Frostings Fruit Juices, Coffee, Tea, Kool-Aid Chocolate Drink Mixes Toilet Tissue, Facial Tissue, Paper Towels Bar Soap, Toothpaste, Shampoo If you wish to make a monetary contribution, please make checks payable to Henry County Christmas Cheer and send to: Henry County Christmas Cheer c/o LeRoy Helberg Q610 Co Rd 19 Napoleon, OH 43545 23 Christian Concert The Henry County Arts Council will be presenting a Christian concert on Friday, November 14 at the Armory. Mike Lee from Fort Wayne will be the featured performer. Gates open at 5:30 with the concert starting at 7:30. Church groups get a discount of $5.00 per person. Bulletins If you throw away your bulletin when you get home, please consider leaving it here for others to use. However, if you refer to your bulletin throughout the week, please continue to take it with you! Bereavement Support Group A Bereavement Support Group will be meeting in the Chapel at the Lutheran Home on Tuesday, November 4 - December 9, 6:30-8 p.m. To register, contact Teri Fraker at 419-599-5612 or Kelly Wallace at 419-592-1688. God's precious saints A man mourning the sudden death of his young wife wondered, Where was God when Jenny died? Unable to sleep one night, he turned to Scripture and read Psalm 116:3 (NIV): The anguish of the grave came upon me: I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. The man s anguish echoed the psalmist s. Reading on, he discovered verse 15: Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. What does it mean by precious? the man wondered. The footnote proved helpful: Not in the sense of highly valued, but of that which is carefully watched over. The widower pictured God watching over his wife in her last moments. That s where God was, the man thought with relief, with Jenny the whole time. May we, too, be assured that God truly cares for his saints not only at death but also in life, through grief and into healing. 24