WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God
and of one another
(Silence for reflection)
Faithful God, you have shown us the ways of your heart, yet we stray from your paths. We are stuck in sinful systems of oppression and do not embrace the freedom of your faithful promises. We ignore our neighbors. We exploit the earth. We reject your abundance, trusting our impulses instead of your steadfast love. Repair our relationships, restore what we have broken, renew our hearts, and bring us to new life. Amen.
Hear the good news: God the Faithful One loves you, ☩ in Christ Jesus your sins are forgiven, and by the power of the Holy Spirit you are set free. Amen
OPENING HYMN: #636 HOW SMALL OUR SPAN OF LIFE (v.1, 2 and 4)
CHURCH CHOIR LEADS CONGREGATION IN SINGING
APOSTOLIC 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 page 147-148 (front of hymnal)
HYMN OF PRAISE page 149-150
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. O God, our eternal redeemer, by the presence of your Spirit you renew and direct our hearts. Keep always in our mind the end of all things and the day of judgment. Inspire us for a holy life here, and bring us to the joy of the resurrection, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
FIRST READING: JOB 19:23-27a
23 “O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! 24 O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! 25 For I know that my vindicator lives and that in the end he will stand upon the earth; 26 and after my skin has been destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, 27a whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM: PSALM 17:1-9 (please read responsively)
1 Hear a just cause, O Lord; give heed to my cry; listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.
2 Let my vindication come forth from your presence; let your eyes be fixed on justice.
3 Examine my heart, visit me by night, melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.
4 I have not regarded what others do; at the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5 My footsteps hold fast to your well-worn path; and my feet do not slip.
6 I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; incline your ear to me and hear my words.
7 Show me your marvelous lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise against them.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me under the shadow of your wings,
9 from the wicked who assault me, from my deadly enemies who surround me
SECOND READING: 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-5, 13-17
1 As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. 3 Let no one deceive you in any way, for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. 4 He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. 5 Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was still with you? 13 But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 For this purpose he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter. 16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, 17 comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL: LUKE 20:27-38
The Holy Gospel according to Luke the 20th Chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.
27 Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to [Jesus] 28 and asked him a question: “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. 29 Now there were seven brothers; the first married a woman and died childless; 30 then the second 31 and the third married her, and so in the same way all seven died childless. 32 Finally the woman also died. 33 In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had married her.” 34 Jesus said to them, “Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage, 35 but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. 36 Indeed, they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. 37 And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38 Now he is God not of the dead but of the living, for to him all of them are alive.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON PASTOR KURT BOCKOVEN
CHURCH CHOIR: AT THIS TABLE
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 INTERCESSION (please answer “Hear Our Prayer”)
PASSING OF THE PEACE
OFFERATORY
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray: God of healing and hope, you bless those who are hungry, promising to fill them with good things. Fulfill that promise through us and these your gifts. Nourish us with the abundance of your feast and unite us into the blessed body of Jesus Christ our Savior, now and forever. Amen.
HOLY COMMUNION / LORD’S PRAYER
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.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… and join their unending hymn: (Please sing:153)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
In the night he was betrayed…. Do this for the remembrance of me… Our Father who art in heaven….
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
There is a place for you at the table of God. Come, receive the food that does not perish, a taste of life eternal.
(All who hunger for God’s grace are welcome at this meal. White grape juice and gluten free wafers are available for those who need them. Children who have not had first communion training are welcome to come for a blessing.)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray: God of field and flower, wheat and grape, you have nourished us with the bread of heaven that gives life to the world. Strengthened by the body and blood of your Son, send us out to gather your good gifts for all who hunger and thirst, and embolden us to love and serve in Christ’s name Amen.
BLESSING The love of God the Sovereign strengthen you, God the Son save you, and God the Holy Spirit anoint you for the work ahead. The holy Trinity bless you ☩ and grant you a faithful and courageous heart now and forever. Amen
CLOSING HYMN: #423 SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER (v.1, 2 and 4)
CHURCH CHOIR LEADS CONGREGATION IN SINGING
DISMISSAL Go in peace. Share the harvest. Thanks be to God.
Welcome Guests! We’re so glad you’re here!
2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR IS NOVEMBER 15, 9 AM to 1 PM.
Tickets for the Bucket Raffle are being sold before and after church service today.
Tickets are also available to sell, Talk to Laurie Magnus or MaryBeth Ostrom.
- YOUTH TO AIR INSANITY TODAY – See Josh for details.
- MIRIAM CIRCLE 12 at 10 am, Please bring your own beverage.
- MARTHA LEAH CIRCLE 12 at 2 pm.
- CONFIRMATION Wednesdays 6 pm meal, 6:30 pm class.
- BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays at Gabby Lou’s 8:15 am.
- We love when you share your musical talents. It is always so appreciated, and with the holidays just around the corner we are asking you to share your talents, vocally, instrumentally, and really anything musically. We would love to make our 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Service extra special with your help. Please reach out to Reagan with your thoughts, ideas and inspiration!
Thank You to Our Assistants: Osmonson Family with Victoria as Acolyte. Gracie Whalen as Acolyte. Stephanie Morse as Reader. Stephen Schroeder as Video, Matt Anderson and MaryBeth Ostrom for Offering Counters. Reagan Rose Piano. Vicky & Frank Tribon for Altar Guild and Usher/Helpers. Thank you to our Choir and Reagan for the music. Thank you to all of our helpers for always working together through changes and cancellations in the schedule!!
Please Remember Our Homebound and Senior Care Residents: Merle Roelofs, Lee Fishbaugher, Walt Ward, Mel Mikkelson.
Please Keep in Prayers: Carole Engen, Lu Ommen, Amy Timmerman, Jim Harstad.
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