Service of Holy Communion Reformation Sunday October 28, 2018 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. St. John s Lutheran Church Northfield, Minnesota
Welcome to worship at St. John s! We especially welcome all who are visiting this morning! All are invited to sign the welcome sheets in the black folders at the end of the pews. Please pass them to the center and then back so you can greet those worshipping around you. Ushers will gather these following worship. In the red pew hymnal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship), page numbers are at the bottom of the page in the front section, and hymn numbers are at the top of the page in the hymn section. An asterisk (*) invites you to stand as you are able. P Pastor, L Leader (Assisting Minister), C Congregation Children are welcome to participate throughout our worship service, including at Holy Communion. Parents, please assist children when they come forward for communion to extend their hands if they are to receive the bread and wine. Children s Bibles and activity bags are available at both entrances to the Sanctuary and scribble cards are available in the pews. Hearing assistance devices are available outside the Sanctuary or from an usher. Large print bulletins are available for worship services. + + + St. John s Lutheran Church is a community grounded in the promise of God s grace and called to extend Christ s welcome to all people. Every day, Christ meets us all just as we are, extending love to people of every age, race or ethnicity, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, marital or relationship status, economic circumstance, educational achievement, political affiliation, or religious background. While we do not always agree, we choose to walk and grow in faith together, believing that God creates diversity, and loves and welcomes us. We warmly welcome you here. 2
Prelude on ein feste burg Johann Hanff, Johann C. Kittel, J. C. Bach Welcome and Announcements *Gathering Hymn No. 504 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God *Confession P Blessed be the holy Trinity, the one who fashions us, the one who heals us, the one who reforms us again and again. C Amen. Let us confess our sin, calling for God s transforming power. Silence for reflection and self-examination. P Source of all life, C we confess that we have not allowed your grace to set us free. We hear your word of love freely given to us, yet we expect others to earn it. We turn the church inward, rather than moving it outward. Forgive us. Reform us to be a church powered by love, willing to speak for what is right, act for what is just, and seek the healing of your whole creation. Amen. *Absolution *Gloria No. 410 Stanza 1 All Glory Be to God on High *Greeting P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. 3
*Prayer of the Day P Eternal light, shine in our hearts. Eternal wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal compassion, have mercy on us. Turn us to seek your face, and enable us to reflect your goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. Children s Message / (10:45) Presentation of Bibles to 3 rd Graders First Reading Jeremiah 31:7-9 Pew Bible, page 641 After the reading: L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. (8:30) Psalmody Psalm 126 Antiphon: Then was our mouth filled with laughter, our tongue with shouts of joy! 1 When the Lord restored the for- tunes of Zion, then were we like those who dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them. Antiphon 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad indeed. 4 Restore our for- tunes, O Lord, like the watercourses of the Negeb. 5 Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, carry- ing the seed, will come again with joy, shoulder- ing their sheaves. Antiphon 4
(10:45) Anthem God s Word Deborah Holden-Holloway Jubilate and Laudate Choirs Second Reading Hebrews 7:23-28 Pew Bible, page 974 After the reading: L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. *Gospel Acclamation *Gospel Mark 10:46-52 Spark Story Bible, page 338; Pew Bible, page 823 Before the reading: P The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the 10 th chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. After the reading: P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Pastor Jonathan Davis Hymn of the Day No. 722 O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate 5
*The Apostles Creed Front of hymnal, page 127 *Prayers of Intercession After each petition: L Lord, in your mercy, C hear our prayer. *Peace P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. You are invited to share God s peace with those around you. Offering of Our Gifts Music at the Offering: (8:30) Our Mission Bold and Blest Carolyn Jennings To be your presence is our mission here, to show compassion s face and list ning ear, to be your heart of mercy ever near. To be your presence is our mission bold, to feed the poor and shelter homeless cold, to be your hands of justice, right uphold. To be your presence is our mission blest, to speak for all the broken and oppressed, to be your voice of hope, to be your love expressed. We are your heart, O Christ, your hands and voice, to serve your people is our call and choice, and in this mission we, the church, rejoice! Alleluia, our call and choice, and in this mission we, the church, rejoice! Alleluia! -Delores Dufner, OSB St. John s Chorale (10:45) Ayre on A Mighty Fortress Michael D. Costello *Offering Hymn For the Fruit of All Creation ar hyd y nos For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For these gifts to ev ry nation, thanks be to God. For the tending, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth s safe-keeping, thanks be to God. 6
*Offering Prayer L Let us pray together. a God of life, you give us these gifts of the earth, these resources of our life and our labor. Take them, offered in great thanksgiving, and use them to set a table that will heal the whole creation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. *Great Thanksgiving P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise. P It is indeed right we praise your name and join their unending hymn: \ 7
*Eucharistic Prayer *The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. All God s children are welcome at the table. Communion will be received standing at the front of the sanctuary; ushers will direct you forward. Gluten-free wafers are available in the middle. After you have been served the bread, you will be offered wine or grape juice. The grape juice is white and is located in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come forward, let an usher know, and communion will be brought to you. On the last Sunday of the month during communion, we offer the practice of anointing with oil on your brow and receive a blessing. If you want, you may ask for a specific prayer blessing from the anointer. Music during Communion Lamb of God Hymn No. 779 Hymn No. 517 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word *Post-Communion Blessing 8
*Prayer after Communion P Let us pray. a Holy 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. Amen. *Blessing Response: C Amen. *Sending Hymn No. 546 To Be Your Presence *Dismissal L Go in peace. Serve the Lord. a Thanks be to God. Postlude Wir gläuben all an einen Gott BWV 680 J. S. Bach + + + 9
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Pam Fickenscher and Jonathan Davis, Pastors Carol Benson, Director of Jubilate Choir Melissa Berthelsen, Parish Nurse Julie Brehmer, Director of Children s Ministry Tim Byers, Facility Manager Leah H. Garlie, Office Manager Angie Gehring / Emerson Clay, Youth Support Staff Christy Hall-Holt / Mary Kelvie, Shared Ministry Coordinators Arielle Loy, Director of Alleluia Choir Zachery Pelletier, Director of Rejoice Ringers Jaida Gehring / Marvin Perez, Security and Custodial Assistants Nathan Proctor, Organist and Director of Worship, Music & Arts Bernie Renander, Financial Manager Call the Church Office, or check the website for a complete listing of staff emails. 16