Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Producer: Sergio Porto
Technical Engineer: Chris Geach
Editor: Teruni Evans
[ * Denotes Standing as you are able]
Prelude –
Gathering
Welcome
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS*
The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
The assembly kneels or stands. Silence is kept for reflection.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are captive 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.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.
Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
Kyrie*
In peace, in peace,
Let us pray to the…Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
For the reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all,
Let us pray to the…Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
For your people here who have come to give you praise for the strength to live your Word,
Let us pray to the …Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
Help, save, and defend us O God Amen.
Hymn of Praise*
♫ Refrain: Now the feast and celebration, all of creation sings for joy to the God of life and love and freedom: praise and glory for evermore!
Now is the feast of the Lamb once slain, whose blood has freed and united us to be one great people of God. To refrain
Power and riches, wisdom and might, all honor and glory to Christ forever. To refrain
For God has come to dwell with us, to make us people of God; to make all things new. To refrain
♫ The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Prayer of the Day*
O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Amos 5:18-24
18Alas for you who desire the day of the Lord!
Why do you want the day of the Lord?
It is darkness, not light; 19as if someone fled from a lion,
and was met by a bear; or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall, and was bitten by a snake.
20Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light, and gloom with no brightness in it?
21I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
22Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,
I will not accept them; and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals
I will not look upon. 23Take away from me the noise of your songs;
I will not listen to the melody of your harps. 24But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
13We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. 15For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. 16For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. 18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation*
Alleluia, alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life: Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life: Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13*
Glory to you Oh Lord.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 1“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; 4but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. 6But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. 8The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9But the wise replied, ‘No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ 10And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. 11Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ 13Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”
The Gospel of the Lord ,Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon – Wesley Menke
Hymn of the Day: O God, our help in ages past ELW 632*
Apostle’s 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 Intercession*
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
Holy God, rouse us to deep praise as we gather for worship. Enliven our worship with sincere and heartfelt song. Sustain the work of all church musicians and artists who lead us in praise and prayer (especially). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Holy Creator, surprise and delight us with the beauty of the world you have made. Bless the work of landscapers, architects, and artists whose work invites us into harmonious living with your creation. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Holy Judge, let justice roll down like waters over this world. Reign over the courtrooms of every land, in the hearts of those who guard the law and those who stand accused of crimes. Be present in cases where we long for both justice and mercy to prevail (especially). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Barbara Dinger Paul Zimmer, Mary Ann Messick, Angela, Ilso, Ines, Cora Casillas, and Terry Dearth
For healing, strength, and successful cancer treatment: Andrew Collard, Karen Diffenbacher, Allen Hoke, Jackie DeVogler, Rene Paulson, Henry Ramirez, Rosie , Sally Carlson and John Hendon
For continued strength & healing: Ron Martinez, Alicia Roberts,
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Offertory:
**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.
Offering Prayer*
Merciful God, our ordinary gifts seem small for such a celebration, but you make of them an abundance, just as you do with our lives. Feed us again by your word for service in your name, in the strength of the risen Christ. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer*
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 thosewho 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.
Sending Song
♫ Praise to you, O God of mercy, Thanks be to you forever! Raising high the weak and lowly: Thanks be to you forever!
From of old you loved and sought us, thanks be to you forever! Truth and justice you have taught us: Thanks be to you forever!
Strong is your faithfulness, strong is your love, remembering your covenant of life with us.
Praise to you, O God of mercy, Thanks be to you forever! Raising high the weak and lowly: Thanks be to you forever, Thanks be to you forever!
Blessing*
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen
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Dismissal
Go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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