PRELUDE Sing Wherever I Go We the Kingdom
New Direction
CONGREGATION SONG He Is Exalted
He is exalted the King is exalted on high, I will praise Him
He is exalted forever exalted, and I will praise His name
He is the Lord, forever his truth shall reign.
Heaven and earth rejoice in His holy name
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high!
(repeat)
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high!
WELCOME
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
who heals all our brokenness,
whose mercy extends beyond our imagination. Amen.
In courage, let us trust God with the truth of our shortcomings.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Gracious God, have mercy on us.
There are times when we try to honor you,
but instead make judgements against our neighbor.
We hide our fears, resentments, and insecurities,
choosing conflict and competition instead of vulnerable reconciliation.
In our desire to be first, we make distinctions among ourselves,
and we neglect the needs of the poor and suffering.
In your great mercy, forgive us our sins.
Draw near to us with grace in times of need.
Make us braver followers of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
God promises to forgive our iniquity and to remember our sin no more.
By grace you have been freed!
In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, the source of eternal healing, your sins are forgiven. Amen.
GATHERING HYMN O God Beyond All Praising ELW 880
GREETING
The grace and peace of God our Creator, Jesus our Healer,
and the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and Guide, be with you all. And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
WORD
God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song
FIRST READING Daniel 12:1-3
The book of Daniel is an example of apocalyptic literature, which is full of strange visions and symbolism. Arising during times of great persecution, apocalyptic literature is concerned with God’s revelation about the end time and the coming kingdom of God, when God will vindicate the righteous who have been persecuted.
A reading from Daniel:
1 “At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2 Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25
Images of worship and sacrifice are used throughout Hebrews to highlight what Christ has uniquely accomplished through his death. Because we have received forgiveness through Christ’s death, we live with sincere hearts by trusting in God’s promises and encouraging love and good works from each other.
A reading from Hebrews:
11Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” 13and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.” 14For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.
19 Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Cassie
After the children’s message, children ages 3 – 6th grade are invited to go upstairs for Sunday School classes.
Visitors are welcome to join!
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL Mark 13:1-8
In the last week of his life, Jesus warned his disciples concerning trials that were to come upon them and upon the world. He exhorts the listener: Do not be alarmed.
The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
1 As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” 2 Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”
3 When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Cassie
HYMN OF THE DAY Canticle of the Turning ELW 723
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Deb and Jim Henderson, with children Zack, Nick, Nate, & Natalia
Liza and Dave Hubbard
Michael Lanosa
Paula Limberg
APOSTLES’ CREED
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 THE PEOPLE
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
Lord, listen to Your children praying, Lord, send Your spirit in this place
Lord, listen to Your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace
Rooted in God’s abundant love for the world, let us pray for our neighbors, the church, and all of creation.
O God, in the washing of water you set us free from the power of sin and death. Unite all the baptized in the covenant you have made with us, as we strive for your justice and peace in all the earth.
By your merciful might you sustain all creation. Stir us from complacency with the harm we inflict on the earth, and urge us to adopt sustainable ways of life that protect and restore our planet.
With a selfless power you protect all who take refuge in you. As nations rise against nations, defend all who are displaced or affected by war or violence, especially those in Ukraine and Palestine. Empower all people and nations to pursue peace.
You are the protector of those who are vulnerable, and your love cradles all victims of hatred and prejudice. We join those who observe Transgender Day of Remembrance this coming week, and mourn the loss of the thirty-six people killed in the United States in the last year from anti-transgender violence and hate crimes. Bring about the day where all people are loved and welcomed for who they are.
In your presence you give fullness of joy. Care for all for whom joy feels distant. Be present with persons experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, or any health challenge; especially Juliet, Michael, Bill, Lou, Larry, Don, the family of Barbara Kaplan, Maryann, Gina, Michael, Al, Bev, all those affected by addiction or mental illness, and all military personnel and first responders. Bring them healing and wholeness.
Through the years you have gathered your church and this community for worship, fellowship, formation, and service. Enable us to look beyond the walls of our building to perceive where you are calling us forward. Give us wisdom and courage for the decisions we make at our congregation meeting today.
With thanksgiving we remember Elizabeth of Hungary and all saints and angels who delight in your everlasting presence. As their lives inspire ours, provoke us always to love, holding fast to the confession of our hope in you.
We offer our prayers to you, gracious God, trusting in your boundless love for all that you have made, through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
OFFERING INVITATION (Gifts may be made online via debit or credit card using the QR code on the back of the bulletin)
ANTHEM Lead, Kindly Light Philip Paluszak
Chancel Choir
PRESENTATION
OF GIFTS Good Courage Is Our Call
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray. Source of Life, all that we are and all that we have comes from you. You bless us as a community with all that we need. By these gifts and with our lives, help us care for our neighbors near and far. May all have enough and no one have too much. Amen.
MEAL
God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ
DIALOGUE
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
PREFACE
Generous Love, you set the table long and wide and beautiful, with places not just for us alone,
but for everyone, saints and sinners of all times and places. For you know how much we need each other, how much the consolation of company means to us, how good it is to join the present and the past. You know how much deeper the love, sharper the vision, more complete the memory, and more authentic the witness is when we are not alone. United as one community of faith, we join our voices on earth with the choirs of heaven, together singing our praise:
SANCTUS
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
When Jesus calls his friends to eat, God’s Spirit searches far and wide;
she finds us all and brings us home side by side.
Holy God, in this communion, we are one:
One in the witness with those who testify to your healing presence,
your saving grace, your resurrection power.
One in the work you give us to be agents of reconciliation in this world of polarization.
One in your worship, announcing your good news of all-inclusive love in word and deed.
Holy God, in this communion, we are one:
One in the community of disciples, who overcome fear through faith,
who allow the truth about ourselves to make us free.
One in the community of freedom fighters, whose courage defeats the strongholds of injustice.
One in the community of believers, whose loving relationships make this communion holy.
Holy God, in this communion, we are one.
As one body of Christ, we remember that in the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Trusting in the promise of grace, we confess the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again!
Generous giver of life, pour out your Spirit on these gifts of food and drink.
Make them for us the very presence of Jesus, so that as we receive and share them,
we become peace builders, justice makers, and love bearers.
Let us become courageous community! Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
Let us pray as Jesus taught us, each in the words or language of our choice.
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.
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.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Come to this table, in the presence of your neighbor. Together, taste and see.
For in this bread and cup, you are fully known and fully loved by God!
COMMUNION
At this table, Christ is both host and meal, and offers himself to all who hunger and thirst for his presence.
We believe that he is truly present in this sacrament.
Come to the front, where bread is placed in your hand (you can request a gluten-free wafer), and where you receive wine by taking a cup from the tray (the cups in the center contain white grape juice).
If you do not wish to commune, you are welcome to come forward and receive a blessing.
If you need to receive communion in your seat, simply notify an usher.
No one is too young to receive this sacrament, though some families wish to give their children some instruction before they take their first communion. If a young child accompanies you, please indicate to the pastor whether they should receive bread or a blessing.
AGNUS DEI
COMMUNION SONG Make Room Community Music
New Direction
TABLE BLESSING
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God’s grace. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray. We thank you, O God, for a foretaste of the feast without end.
As we leave this table, leaven us with your unconditional love.
Mix in your hunger for justice, and warm our hearts in devotion;
so that we rise as one to be your people, entering into your promise of new life. Amen.
SENDING
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BLESSING
Like water flowing to the sea, God calls us into new journeys.
Wherever the path takes you, go with confidence,
knowing that you and each being you encounter are blessed and beloved
by God, ☩ Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Amen
SENDING SONG Forever Chris Tomlin
Verse 1:
Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King; His love endures forever
For He is good, he is above all things; His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise
Verse 2:
With a mighty hand and outstretched arm, his love endures forever
For the life that’s been reborn, His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise; sing praise, sing praise
Chorus 1:
Forever God is faithful, forever God is strong
Forever God is with us; forever, forever
Verse 3:
From the rising to the setting sun, His love endures forever
By the grace of God we will carry on, His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise; sing praise, sing praise
Chorus 2:
Forever God is faithful, forever God is strong
Forever God is with us; forever
Forever God is faithful, forever God is strong
Forever God is with us; forever, forever
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Become courageous community!
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE Suite for Organ Henry Purcell
Yeon Soh, Organ
Thank you to those who helped with worship today…
Worship Assistant Becky Nanof
Lector Paula Limberg
Communion Presenters Morgan & Tate Allen
Ushers Josh & Lauren Pajak
Altar Care Caryn Francese & Cherie Lynch Conway
Livestream Operator Justin Mayotte
Upcoming Commemorations
Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, died 1231
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Born in Hungary, Elizabeth was betrothed to the son of the Landgrave of Thuringia, and at age four was taken to be raised with him at the Wartburg Castle. Ten years later they were married. She was very generous to the poor, and after her husband’s death she lived in cruel hardship until her own death at age twenty-four.
Clement, Bishop of Rome, died around 100
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Clement was the third bishop of Rome. He is best remembered for a letter he wrote to the congregation in Corinth, still struggling with the same problems that led to Paul’s letters to them. As did Paul, he focused on the need for love among Christians.
Miguel Agustín Pro, martyr, died 1927
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Pro grew up in a time when the Mexican revolutionaries accused the church of siding with the wealthy. He became a Jesuit priest, and worked on behalf of the poor and homeless. Falsely accused of throwing a bomb at a government official, he was executed, but not before crying out “Long live Christ the King!”
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