All Saints Sunday

Holy Communion (ELW 5)

November 2
nd
and 3
rd
, 2013



INTRODUCTION

All Saints Day, November 1, celebrates the baptized people of God, living
and dead, who are the body of Christ. All Souls Day, November 2, is an
opportunity to expand our thanksgiving for the lives of all people. As
November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the
readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and
whose baptism is complete. At the Lord's table we gather with the faithful of
every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and
that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.

CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags
and a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed.
An usher will gladly provide you with assistance.

As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate
all cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.

We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion
registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so
that we may record your presence with us.


PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE PEW

Father in heaven, for Jesus sake, stir up in us the gift of your Holy Spirit;
confirm our faith, guide our lives, empower us in suffering, and bring us to
everlasting life. Amen.






THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Unmeasured Prelude in d Louis Couperin

WELCOME

INVOCATION

In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Let us remember all the beloved souls and saints before God, with
thanksgiving.

The congregation may stand.

LITANY OF THE SAINTS (ELW 237)

A moment of silence is observed.

REMEMBRANCE OF SOULS AND SAINTS

We praise and bless you, O Holy Trinity. You have taught us that you love
every being you have made, and you have established the Church, this
ageless communion of saints, as a sign of your love for all. We thank you
for gathering those who faithfully waited in hope for the redemption you
promised, and now for adding us who celebrate the love of your Christ for
the redemption of the world. Prepare a place for us among those who are
already with you. Help us remember them as an encouragement to saintly
living, exciting us to love, in anticipation of an eternal reunion.

We remember especially those saints and souls in and close to our
community who have died this year:

As each name is read, the bell tolls and a candle is lit.

Calvin Lewis Thomas, Charlotte Jolly, Ruth Myers, Susan Cloud

An extra moment of silence is observed.



Christ says, Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and
humble in heart,
And you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
And you will find rest for your souls.

Please stand and sing:

GATHERING SONG: Remember and Rejoice(ELW 454)

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!

CANTICLE OF PRAISE



PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the
mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow
your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the
inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Please be seated

A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

FIRST READING: Revelation 7:917

9
After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count,
from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before
the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their
hands.
10
They cried out in a loud voice, saying,
"Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the
Lamb!"

11
And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the
four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and
worshiped God,
12
singing,
"Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
and thanksgiving and honor
and power and might
be to our God forever and ever! Amen."

13
Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in
white, and where have they come from?"
14
I said to him, "Sir, you are the
one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of
the great ordeal ;they have washed their robes and made them white in the
blood of the Lamb.

15
For this reason they are before the throne of God,
and worship him day and night within his temple,
and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them.

16
They will hunger no more, and thirst no more;
the sun will not strike them,
nor any scorching heat;

17
for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of the water of life,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

PSALM: Psalm 34:110, 22

Refrain:

Tone:







I will bless the LORD
|
at all times;
the praise of God shall ever be
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in my mouth.
2
I will glory
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in the LORD;
let the lowly hear
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and rejoice. R

3
Proclaim with me the greatness
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of the LORD;
let us exalt God's
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name together.
4
I sought the LORD, who
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answered me
and delivered me from
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all my terrors.
5
Look upon the LORD
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and be radiant,
and let not your faces
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be ashamed.
6
I called in my affliction, and
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the LORD heard me
and saved me from
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all my troubles. R

7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who
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fear the LORD
and de-
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livers them.
8
Taste and see that the
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LORD is good;
happy are they who take ref-
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uge in God!
9
Fear the LORD, you saints
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of the LORD,
for those who fear the
|
LORD lack nothing.
10
The lions are in want and
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suffer hunger,
but those who seek the LORD lack nothing
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that is good.
22
O LORD, you redeem the life
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of your servants,
and those who put their trust in you will
|
not be punished. R

SECOND READING: 1 John 3:13

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of
God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it
did not know him.
2
Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be
has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we
will be like him, for we will see him as he is.
3
And all who have this hope in
him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Please stand for the reading of the gospel.




GOSPEL ACCLAMATION AND VERSE




Verse: They are before the / throne of God,*
And the one who is seated at the throne will / shelter them.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12

The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down,
his disciples came to him.
2
Then he began to speak, and taught them,
saying:

3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
they will be filled.

7
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

8
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of
God.

10
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11
"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and
utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account
12
Rejoice and be
glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted
the prophets who were before you.
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated
SERMON Pastor Charles Peterson

Silence for reflection and then we invite you to stand and sing:

HYMN OF THE DAY: Blest Are They(ELW 728)

AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM

The presiding minister addresses the assembly with these or similar words.
Dear friends, we give thanks for the gift of baptism and for Carol and
Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam, one with us in the body of
Christ, who are making public affirmation of their baptism.

A sponsor presents each person making affirmation.

I present ______ who desire to make public affirmation of their baptism.

Let us pray.
Merciful God, we thank you for Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill,
Sean and Adam, whom you have made your own by water and the Word in
baptism. You have called them to yourself, enlightened them with the gifts of
your Spirit, and nourished them in the community of faith. Uphold your
servants in the gifts and promises of baptism, and unite the hearts of all
whom you have brought to new birth. We ask this in the name of Christ.
Amen.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith
of the church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?
I renounce them.

Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?
I renounce them.

Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?
I renounce them.

Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
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.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
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

Let us pray for Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam
and for all the baptized everywhere:

Please remain standing.

Each petition ends with:
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your
mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of
baptism.

Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam, You have
made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the
covenant God made with you in holy baptism:
to live among God's faithful people,
to hear the word of God and share in the Lord's supper,
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

The pastor will ask each to respond in turn.
I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

The minister addresses the assembly.
People of God, do you promise to support these sisters and brothers and pray
for them in their life in Christ?
We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

Those making affirmation may kneel. The presiding minister prays for God's
blessing.

Let us pray.
We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give
us new birth, cleanse us from sin, and raise us to eternal life.

Stir up in Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam the
gift of your Holy Spirit:
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord,
the spirit of joy in your presence,
both now and forever.
Amen.

Those making public affirmation face the assembly. A representative of the
congregation addresses the assembly.

Let us rejoice with these sisters and brothers in Christ.
We rejoice with you in the life of baptism. Together we will give thanks
and praise to God and proclaim the good news to all the world.

PEACE

The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the
risen Christ.

The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.

Please be seated.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY SENTENCES

I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present yourselves as a
living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1

Let us with gladness offer our lives and the fruit of our labor to the Lord.

OFFERING MUSIC Shall We Gather at The River Charles Ives

OFFERTORY: Create in Me a Clean Heart (ELW 188)




OFFERING PRAYER

Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered
together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from
the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus
Christ, now and forever.
Amen.

DIALOGUE


PREFACE

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY





EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

We give you thanks, Father, through Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, whom
you sent in this end of the ages to save and redeem us and to proclaim to us
your will with the Holy Spirit, in your holy church, both now and forever.
Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

The reign of God is at hand. Come, taste the joy prepared for you.

Lutherans believe the true body and blood of Christ are really present in the Supper
of our Lord under the form of bread and wine and are there distributed and received.
When visiting this congregation all baptized Christians are invited to commune. If
you wish to commune, please come forward to receive the body of our Lord Jesus
Christ with your hands cupped. If you cannot or do not wish to commune you
may come forward with your hands crossed over your chest for a blessing.

Please be seated or you may kneel.

LAMB OF GOD

HYMN DURING DISTRIBUTION: Baptized in Water (ELW 456)

SONG AFTER COMMUNION: Now, Lord, You let Your Servant Go



Please stand

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all
peoples, the bread of life and the cup of salvation. Send us from this banquet
to invite others into these good things, to let justice roll down like waters, and
to care for the least of our sisters and brothers; through Jesus Christ, our
Sovereign and our Savior.
Amen.

SENDING OF COMMUNION

Gracious God, you took the form of a servant, offering yourself as food,
comfort, and strength to a sick and hurting world. Anoint with a servant heart
those who take your word and sacrament to our sisters and brothers in their
homes/in prisons/in hospitals. Grant grace, mercy, healing, and hope to those
who feast on your body and blood and receive your words of new life. May
we all recognize that we have a place and a home in the body of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
Amen.

BLESSING

The blessing of almighty God, the Father of glory, + Jesus Christ our peace,
and the Spirit of truth, be upon you and remain with you always.
Amen.

SENDING SONG: For All Your Saints, O Lord (ELW 427)

DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Share the good news.
Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Boure, from Organ Concerto #7 Georg Friedrich Hndel

The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in memory of
my husband Bob Telfer, mother Audry Heckman and all the faithful
saints.

COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, November 3, 2014 Martn de Porres, renewer of society, died 1639

Martn was the son of a Spanish knight and a freed black slave from Panama. As a
lay brother in the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), he engaged in many charitable
works in Lima, Peru. He founded an orphanage, a hospital, and a clinic for cats and
dogs.


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