THE 25th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Silent Meditation

Prelude It is Well" J. Linker

Welcome and Announcements

Confession and Forgiveness P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. C: Amen P: You may kneel for confession. Most merciful God, C: I confess that I have sinned in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done and by what I have left undone. I repent of all my sins, known and unknown. I am truly sorry, and I pray for forgiveness. I firmly intend to amend my life, and to seek help in mending what is broken. I ask for strength to turn from sin and to serve you with my whole heart. Amen P: In obedience to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, I proclaim that your sins are forgiven and you have life everlasting in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen Hymn # 870 We Praise You, O God (ELW)

Page 147 The Pastoral Greeting and Kyrie

Page 149 This Is The Feast

Insert Prayer of the Day

Childrens Time

Childrens Song This is the Day L. Garrett (see back of bulletin)

Insert First Reading Malachi 4:1-2a Response: Thanks be to God!

Insert Psalm 98

Insert Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Response: Thanks be to God!

Page 151 Gospel Acclamation - Alleluia

Insert Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19

FIRST ENGLISH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 800 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1350

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Rev. Christina Veres Dr. Walter A. Schmidt Rev. Paul F. Keppler Associate Pastor Senior Pastor Pastor Emeritus Renata Conger Robert H. Foster Christina Judson Education/Youth Coordinator Coordinator of Music Director of Bell Choirs

Sermon Kingdom Living! Rev. Christina Veres Hymn #796 How Firm a Foundation (ELW) The Apostles Creed - Page 105 I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, Gods 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 The Prayers of the Church Offering

Offertory Spirit of God, Descend V. Stephenson Good News Ringers Hymn #184 Congregation Offertory Let The Vineyards (ELW) Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing. Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with the bread of life. Gather the hopes and dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come. Page 152 The Great Thanksgiving Page 153 Holy, Holy, Holy Page 153 Words Of Institution (Sung Response: Christ has died/Amen) Page 154 Lords Prayer and Lamb Of God The Communion Page 155 The Communion Blessing Hymn #204 Post Communion Hymn Thankful Hearts (ELW) Thankful hearts and voices raise; tell evryone what God has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and bear Christs holy name. Send us with your promises and lead your people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia, Alleluia. Page 155 Prayer after Communion Page 155 Blessing and Dismissal Hymn #629 Abide with Me (ELW)

Sharing of the Peace

Postlude We Praise You, O God D. Wood

SPEAKER SYSTEM for the hearing impaired is available. Please speak to one of the ushers.

OUR HYMN BOARDS show the hymn numbers being sung today. They are found in the back

portion of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship red book. The hymns in ELW follow the liturgies

and resources in the front portion of the book and are noted by large numbers on the top of the

pages. The front portion of the book containing the liturgies and resources are noted by page

numbers at the bottom of each page. We use Worship Setting 4 today beginning on page 147.

PLEASE FILL OUT a visitor or member card found in the pews and place the card in the

offering plate. We are blessed to have Christian friends from other places and congregations

visiting at worship today.

IN HOLY COMMUNION we believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine

forgiving our sins. We welcome you to such a table of presence and forgiveness. Martin Luther

said: That person is well prepared and worthy (to receive Communion) who believes these words, given and shed for you for the remission of sins. If you cannot drink the wine, it is appropriate to receive just the bread, or just touch the glass of wine to ones lips, also glasses of white grape juice are placed in the middle of the tray. Younger children are invited to come

forward to receive a blessing.

CHILDRENS SONG

"This Is the Day"

Words and Music by Les Garrett

This is the day, this is the day

That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made.

We will rejoice, we will rejoice

And be glad in it, and be glad in it.

This is the day that the Lord has made;

We will rejoice and be glad in it.

This is the day, this is the day

That the Lord has made.

OUR MISSION: GO MAKE DISCIPLES

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