November 15th, 2020 8:30am 24th Sunday after Pentecost

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*

Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Children Sermon

First Reading: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18

7Be silent before the Lord God! For the day of the Lord is at hand; the Lord has prepared a sacrifice, he has consecrated his guests.

12At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the people who rest complacently on their dregs, those who say in their hearts, “The Lord will not do good, nor will he do harm.”

13Their wealth shall be plundered, and their houses laid waste. Though they build houses, they shall not inhabit them; though they plant vine yards,they shall not drink wine from them.

14The great day of the Lord is near,near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the Lord is bitter, the warrior cries aloud there.

15That day will be a day of wrath, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness,

16a day of trumpet blast and battle cry against the fortified cities and against the lofty battlements.

17I will bring such distress upon people that they shall walk like the blind; because they have sinned against the Lord their blood shall be poured out like dust, and their flesh like dung.

18Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the Lord’s wrath; in the fire of his passion the whole earth shall be consumed; for a full, a terrible end he will make of all the inhabitants of the earth.

The word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! 4But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; 5for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; 7for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 8But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. 11Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.

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 25:14-30*

Glory to you Oh Lord.

[[Jesus said to the disciples:] 14“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. 17In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 18But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 19After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’ 21His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 22And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’ 23His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 24Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’ 26But his master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 27Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 29For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 30As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ”

The Gospel of the Lord ,Praise to you Oh Christ.

Sermon –  Wesley Menke

Hymn of the Day:     When Peace like a River ELW 785

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.

Lord of the church, ignite your people with the passion of your love. By the fire of your Holy Spirit, unify us across ministries, congregations, and denominations, and refine us to participate in your activity throughout the world. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Lord of creation, we stand in awe at the works of your hands and praise you for the beauty of nature. Bless the earth for your glory and restore its integrity where exploitation has caused ruin. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Lord of the nations, sound forth your justice in the ears of all leaders. Increase concern for those who are most vulnerable, especially as international leaders forge trade agreements and cooperate to end human rights abuses. 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:   

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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.

Great Thanksgiving Pastor

♫ 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 him thanks and praise. 

[It is our duty and delight, that we should everywhere and always offer thanks and praise to you, O God, through Jesus Christ, who calls us to follow his way of humble service and love, and so with the church on earth, all creation and the host of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:]

♫ Holy, holy, holy are you, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are filled with you glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who comes in your name. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest!

Eucharistic prayer.

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.

Invitation to Communion

Taste and see that the Lord is good! The body and blood of Christ given for you.

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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