Worship Service
Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 10 a.m.
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
INVOCATION
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Pastor: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
(Silence for reflection and self-examination)
Pastor: Most merciful God,
People: We confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Pastor: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
GREETING
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you.
OPENING SONG Your Grace is Enough
Verse 1
Great is your faithfulness oh God,
You wrestle with the sinner’s restless heart
You lead us by still waters into mercy,
And nothing can keep us apart.
Pre-Chorus
So remember your people, remember your children
Remember your promise, oh God. (Chorus)
Chorus 1
Your grace is enough; Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me.
Verse 2
Great is your love and justice God of Jacob,
You use the weak to lead the strong.
You lead us in the song of Your salvation,
And all your people sing along. (Pre-chorus)
Chorus 2
Yeah your grace is enough, heaven reaches out to us,
Your grace is enough for me
God I sing, Your grace is enough, I’m covered in Your blood,
Your grace is enough for me. For me.
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KYRIE
HYMN OF PRAISE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Lay Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Lay Leader: Let us pray. . .Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH DISMISSAL
FIRST LESSON Romans 13:11-14
11Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; 13let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
People: Thanks be to God.
VERSE
GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 24:36-44
Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty fourth chapter.
People: Glory to you, O Lord.
[Jesus said to the disciples,] 36“About that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, 39and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. 40Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. 41Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. 42Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. 43But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. 44Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”
Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to you, O Christ.
THE MESSAGE Pastor Coy Stark
THE HYMN OF THE DAY Open Up Our Eyes
Verse 1
Greater is the One who’s in us
Greater is the One who calls our name. He will never fail
Stronger is the One within us. Stronger is the One who fights for us
He will never fail, You will never fail
Chorus 1
For Your love endures forever. Oh Your love endures forever
Open up our eyes surround us with Your light. Your love endures forever
Verse 2
Mighty is the One who’s for us
Mighty is the One who’s strong to save
He will make a way You will make a way
Bridge
Our God is fighting for us always. Our God is fighting for us all
Our God is fighting for us always. We are not alone we are not alone
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THE APOSTLES’ CREED
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.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Each prayer petition will end with –
Lay Reader: Lord in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
PEACE
Lay Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And also with you.
SPECIAL MUSIC Even So Come
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Lay Leader: Let us pray. Merciful Father,
People: We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us—ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
DIALOGUE
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
PREFACE
Pastor: It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everliving God. But chiefly we are bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of our Lord; for he is the true Passover Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin, who by his death has destroyed death, and by his rising has brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
THANKSGIVING
Pastor: Blessed are you, Lord of heaven and earth. In mercy for our fallen world you gave your only Son, that all those who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. We give thanks to you for the salvation you have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may receive our Lord with a living faith as he comes to us in his holy supper.
People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Pastor: 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.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Pastor: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:
People: 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.
COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION:
At All Saints, we practice open communion. If you believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and have been baptized, you are invited to commune. Those not receiving the bread and wine are invited to come forward for a blessing. Grape juice is also available.
COMMUNION SONG Simplicity
Verse 1
I come in simplicity, longing for purity
To worship you in spirit and truth
Only you
Lord strip it all away, till only you remain
I’m coming back to my first love
Only you
Chorus
You’re the reason I sing, the reason I sing
Yes my heart will sing
How I love you
And forever I’ll sing, forever I’ll sing
Yes my heart will sing
How I love you
Verse 2
I come with my broken song, to you the perfect one
To worship you in spirit and truth
Only you
Give me a childlike heart, lead me to where you are
Cause I’m coming back to my first love
Only you (Chorus)
Bridge
How I love you, how I love you
How I love you, my first love. (Chorus)
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POST-COMMUNION BLESSING
Pastor: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
People: Amen.
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
Lay Leader:
We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us, through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
BLESSING
Pastor: Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.
People: Amen.
CLOSING SONG Indescribable
Verse 1
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation’s revealing Your majesty
From the colors of Fall to the fragrance of Spring
Ev’ry creature unique in the song that it sings;
All exclaiming (Chorus)
Chorus 1
Indescribable uncontainable; You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name; You are amazing God
All powerful untamable; Awestruck we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim; You are amazing God
Verse 2
Who has told ev’ry lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom (Chorus 1, then Chorus 2)
Chorus 2
Indescribable uncontainable; You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name; You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable, You see the depths of my heart
And You love me the same, You are amazing God
Tag
You are amazing God.
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SENDING
Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God.
Prayer Requests
Thank you from the Scheeler family for the prayers for Doris, who passed away on hospice.
Comfort and recovery for Bob with cancer treatment
Cindy for neck surgery recovery after having 3 discs replaced
Peace for Anna in her life and to open up to the Lord
Sister Martine in recovery from her shoulder surgery
Laurie Becker-Kirk who is battling leukemia
Barb for the loss of her brother
Sandra with cancer
Angela to get to walk on her own
Janice in her recovery from hospitalization
Patty and family mourning the loss of Jim
Beth, Teresa, Roxie & Rhonda, Marla
Wayne Maddox
Natalie & Mark in recovery
Matthew (healing after surgery)
Terry (who had a stroke) and Audrina the caretaker
Dillion, Kain, Michael, Angela, Larry
Jill, Anna, Aleisha, Eva, Kain
James, Nancy, Lora
Paula, Maria, Paola
Fred, Rick, Lorene, Ken, Calla,
Lydia, Angie
Charles Diehl
Waylon Spradling and family
Wayne Simpson (Heart)
Angela & Shane Grier for their reconciliation in faith
Pray for peace in Ukraine & children of Ukraine
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