THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Christ the King

November 25th, 2018 PRELUDE
Chorale Prelude on Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending Wells
Holy Communion Now the Feast
WELCOME
INTRODUCTION
INVOCATION
Even after Israel had experienced the vagaries of kings, they still longed for
a true king to set things right. He would have the king’s title of Anointed In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
One (Messiah); he would be the “one like a human being” (Son of Man) Amen.
given dominion in Daniel’s vision. Jesus is given these titles, even though
he is nothing like an earthly king. His authority comes from the truth to GATHERING SONG:
which he bears witness, and those who recognize the truth voluntarily listen Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (ELW 435)
to him. We look forward to the day he is given dominion, knowing his
victory will be the nonviolent victory of love. GREETING

CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags and The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed. An the Holy Spirit be with you all!
usher will gladly provide you with assistance. And also with you!

As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate all KYRIE Now the Feast (ELW 157)
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

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, who in your self-emptying love gathered
up and reconciled all creation to the Father. Innumerable galaxies of the
heavens worship you. Creatures that grace the earth rejoice in you. All
those in the deepest seas bow to you in adoration. As with them we give
you praise, grant that we may cherish the earth, our home, and live in
harmony with this good creation, for you live and reign with the Father and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
CANTICLE OF PRAISE Now the Feast and Celebration (ELW 167)
PRAYER OF THE DAY that shall not pass away,
and his kingship is one
Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest that shall never be destroyed.
and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by
the power of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus The word of the Lord.
Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Thanks be to God.
Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen. PSALM 93

Please be seated. Refrain:

A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

FIRST READING: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14d

To the community for whom this passage was written, it seemed as though
the oppression they were experiencing would never end. Daniel’s message
is: It shall end. The Ancient One who is judge will call all nations to
account and will give dominion to “one like a human being,” the Messiah.
9 Tone:
As I watched,
thrones were set in place,
and an Ancient One took his throne,
his clothing was white as snow,
and the hair of his head like pure wool;
his throne was fiery flames, 1
The LORD is king, robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty
and its wheels were burning fire. and | armed with strength.
10
A stream of fire issued The LORD has made the world so sure that it can- | not be moved.
and flowed out from his presence. 2
Ever since the world began, your throne has | been established;
A thousand thousands served him, you are from | everlasting. R
and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him.
The court sat in judgment, 3
The waters have lifted up, O LORD, the waters have lifted | up their voice;
and the books were opened. the waters have lifted up their | pounding waves.
13
As I watched in the night visions, 4
Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the
I saw one like a human being breakers | of the sea,
coming with the clouds of heaven. mightier is the LORD who | dwells on high.
And he came to the Ancient One 5
Your testimonies are | very sure,
and was presented before him. and holiness befits your house, O LORD, forever and
14
To him was given dominion for- | evermore. R
and glory and kingship,
that all peoples, nations, and languages
should serve him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
SECOND READING: Revelation 1:4b-8 GOSPEL John 18:33-37
As the Gospel is announced, worshippers are invited to trace a cross upon
The book of Revelation begins by celebrating the Almighty God, who spans their forehead, then over their lips, and then over their hearts, silently
all of time. Similarly, Jesus is celebrated as the firstborn from the dead who praying, “May the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ be ever on my mind, on
rules over the world’s rulers. He is the one whose return we eagerly await. my lips, and in my heart.”
4b
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to
come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5and from Jesus The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.
Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the Glory to you, O Lord.
kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6and made In John’s gospel, the story of Jesus and Pilate presents two different ways
us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and of exercising power: through force or with love.
dominion forever and ever. Amen. 33
Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him,
7
Look! He is coming with the clouds; “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on
every eye will see him, your own, or did others tell you about me?” 35Pilate replied, “I am not a
even those who pierced him; Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to
and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. me. What have you done?” 36Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this
So it is to be. Amen. world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be
8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my
was and who is to come, the Almighty. kingdom is not from here.” 37Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus
answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I
The word of the Lord. came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the
Thanks be to God. truth listens to my voice.”

Please stand for the reading of the gospel. The gospel of the Lord.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON Pastor Charles Peterson

HYMN OF THE DAY: Beautiful Savior (ELW 838)

CREED
As they recite the creed, worshippers are invited to bow beginning with the
words “born of the virgin Mary,” until the words “he suffered death and
was buried.”

VERSE:
Blessed is the one who comes in the name | of the Lord.*
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our an- | castor David. (Mark 11:9)
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally
begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he
came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways,
virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified to the glory of your holy name.
under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third Amen.
day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and
heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come
made us alive together with Christ. By grace we have been saved. In the
again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will
have no end. name of ☩ Jesus Christ, I declare your sins are forgiven. By the power of
the Holy Spirit may Christ may live in your hearts through faith and may
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds you proclaim Christ’s love for all people through your words and in all you
from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is do.
worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We Amen.
believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one
baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the Please rise and greet one another in the peace of the risen Christ.
dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PEACE
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
With all people everywhere who live and serve in the eternal reign of Christ
Jesus, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please sit or kneel as you are able.
MUSIC AT THE OFFERING Beautiful Savior arr. Wells
Each petition ends with:
Lord, in your mercy, OFFERTORY HYMN: As the Grains of Wheat (ELW 465)
hear our prayer.

Christ Jesus our King, hear our prayers, spoken and silent, that we
commend to you this day, trusting in your abundant mercy. We pray,
always, in your holy and blessed name.
Amen.

CONFESSION OF SIN AND PROCLAMATION OF FORGIVENESS

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence 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,
 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

OFFERING PRAYER

Let us pray. O God, ruler of heaven and earth, all that we have and all that
we are come through you. We offer back in thanksgiving a portion of what
you have given us: our time, our work, and our wealth. With them we
dedicate our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made,
through Jesus Christ, who gave himself for the salvation of the world.
Amen.

DIALOGUE

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Worshippers are invited to bow with the consecration of the Lord’s body
and blood, each time the words “Do this for the remembrance of me,” are
spoken.

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the
sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the
cross, opened his arms to all. 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.

Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await

PREFACE his coming in glory.
Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all LAMB OF GOD O Christ, Lamb of God
who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord;
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and
forever.
Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER

Risen Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

All who desire to leave their old lives behind and live in Christ, come to the
table!

COMMUNION

The body of Christ, given for you.

The blood of Christ, shed for you.
Amen.

Lutherans believe, teach and confess that we receive the true Body and
Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. If you desire to pick up the cross and
live in Christ, we hope you will receive with us. Even if you do not feel
prepared to receive the sacrament today we hope you will join us at the
table. Simply hold your hands over your heart and the pastor will give you
a blessing. Pastor will be glad to discuss Holy Communion and Holy
Baptism with you!
SONG DURING DISTRIUBUTION: SENDING HYMN Soon and Very Soon (ELW 439)
The King of Love My Shepherd Is (ELW 502)
DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Love as God has loved you.

Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Prelude in C Froberger

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in
honor of the 2018 Trinity Lutheran Church Council and the
incoming 2019 TLC Council members.

Presented by Dwight Garner and Rodney Davidson

The Altar flowers are administered by the worship committee. The 2019
Altar Flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the lower lobby and
there is attached to it a tear-off sheet for donors to complete and hand into
the office or place in the offering plate for proper publication in the
bulletin.

If you would like to purchase flowers for worship in memory of or in honor

of someone, please sign up. The cost is $35 per arrangement, and checks
should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church. The contact person is Mary
in the church office (614) 224.6818 or email: office@oldtrinity.com.
Please do not remove flowers unless you purchased them or made
arrangements.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
UPCOMING COMMEMORATIONS
Almighty God, you gave your Son Jesus Christ both as a sacrifice for sin
and a model of godly life. Move us by your Holy Spirit to receive him Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, died 1748 Sunday, November 25, 2018
always with thanksgiving and conform our lives to his; through the same Thought by many to be the greatest hymnwriter in the English language,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Watts as a youth was critical of the quality of the metrical psalter of the
Amen. time. He wrote about 600 hymns—many based on the psalms, but others
that are not.
BLESSING
Andrew, Apostle Friday, November 30, 2018
Almighty God, Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit bless you and keep you, now The first of the disciples to be called by Jesus, Andrew quickly began to
and forever. bring others to the Savior, including Simon Peter. The Bible also shows
Amen. him leading some Greeks to meet Jesus, and he brought forward the boy
with five loaves and two fish, with which Jesus fed thousands.