Christ the King Sunday
November 23, 2014
Second Reading
GATHERING
The liturgy, or order for worship can be found in the ELW Hymnal.
As we prepare to go and serve the community, we will have an
abbreviated liturgy today.
8:55 AM
The Ringing of the Valley of Hope Spire Bells
Prelude
Before the Prelude, speak to one another. During the Prelude, speak
to God. During worship, let God speak to you. During the week, let
God speak through you.
Confession and Forgiveness
ELW p. 116
Gathering, we make the sign of the cross in remembrance of the day
we were baptized.
Gathering Hymn
ELW #855
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Please stand as you are able and face the processional cross as it leads
us into worship.
Apostolic Greeting
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Kyrie
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Hymn of Praise (This is the Feast)
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Prayer of the Day
P O God of power and might, your Son shows us the
way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of
your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is
right and the strength to serve the world you have
made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
Please stand as you are able.
Gospel Acclamation
Chancel Choir Anthem
Rejoice The Lord Is King
Greetings for the Day
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The Holy Gospel
Matthew 25:31-46
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P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 25th
chapter.
C Glory to you, O Lord.
After the Gospel is read,
P The Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to you, O Christ.
Gospel Acclamation
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Please be seated.
Children’s Time
Homily
Hymn of the Day
ELW #392
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Please stand as you are able as we sing God’s Word as it comes to us
in a hymn chosen to reflect the themes of the day from the Scripture
and the Sermon.
The Apostles’ Creed
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Prayers of Intercession
A Remembering the saints who have gone before us
and giving thanks for God’s blessings, we pray for
the church, all in need and God’s good creation.
At the end of each petition…
A Let us pray, C Have mercy, O God.
P
Please be seated.
C
Receive our prayers and hopes, Good Shepherd, and
bring us safely into all joy and peace, through Christ
our Lord.
Amen.
Peace
Please be seated
WORD
We hear readings from Holy Scriptures. A lesson from the Old
Testament (or Hebrew Bible), a Psalm, a lesson from the New
Testament, and a reading from one of the four Gospels are read.
First Reading
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Bible p. 702
After the reading: Word of God, word of life.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm
Ephesians 1:15-23
Bible p. 949
After the reading: Word of God, word of life.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 95:1-7a
See psalm tone below
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MEAL
Hearing God’s Word, we now gather around the table to taste and see
God’s grace in the sacramental meal of Holy Communion, given and
shed for you for the forgiveness of sins!
The Giving of our Tithes and Offerings
Lutheran Church of Hope is about Sharing and Transforming faith,
hopes, and lives. So now we offer our financial gifts so that lives both
here and beyond our walls will be transformed by the hope that is the
steadfast anchor of our souls!
Offertory Hymn
ELW #181
Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful
Please stand as you are able.
Offering Prayer
A 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 Christ Jesus, now and forever.
C
Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
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We begin our table liturgy by greeting one another in ancient song
and offering our thanks to God. For the festive meal, the presiding
minister wears a chasuble, a flowing poncho-like vestment over the
alb and stole, symbolizing that the meal is for all people.
SENDING
Our worship is ended as we are sent into the world reminded that
God goes with us.
Benediction
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The presiding minister extends God’s blessings to the people in the
name of the Trinity.
Sending Hymn
ELW #634
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
We sing a hymn that reflects the themes of the day so that we might
carry our worship into service in the world. We turn and face the
processional cross as it leads us out into the world of mission and
Christian living.
Dismissal
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Postlude
The Preface
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It is our duty and delight….we praise your name and
join their unending hymn:
The Sanctus
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Leading Our Worship Liturgy Today:
Eucharistic Prayer I and Acclamations
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The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven...
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Presiding Minister
The Rev. Dr. Scott R. McAnally
Assisting Minister
Ms. Karen White
Lectors
Ms. Beth Bosio, Mr. David Borreson
Acolyte
Ms. Grace Cooper
Crucifer
Mr. Matt Eggen
Organist/Accompanist
Ms. Kim Hohensee
Chancel Choir Director
Ms. Kenda Meyer
Bells of Hope Director
Ms. Kenda Meyer
Prayers of the Church
Ms. Kristin Anderson
Prayer Ministers
Ms. Anna Jordan-Helser, Mr. Bob Moody
Communion Assistants
Ms. Elaina Panknin
Ms. Anna Jordan-Helser
Greeters
Mr. and Ms. Milo and Kathy Olsen
Mr. and Ms. Paul and Paula Yantorno
Ushers
Mr. and Ms. Steve and Laura Kultala,
Mr. and Ms. Joe and Carolyn Kern
Altar Guild
Ms. Eloise Miller, Ms. Carolyn Thomas
Fellowship Hour Hosts Mr. & Ms. Darrel & Lavina Schroeder
Offering Counters
Ms. Jetta Baker
Ms. Cindy Montgomery
Open Campus
PScott
Close Campus
PScott
Invitation to Holy Communion
P The reign of God is at hand. Come, taste the joy
prepared for you.
Distribution of the Holy Sacrament
Pease be seated.
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)
Sung after you are seated
Communion Hymns
Please stand as you are able.
ELW p. 135
ELW #485
I Am the Bread of Life
ELW #434
Jesus Shall Reign
Post Communion Blessing
P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
C Amen.
Post Communion Hymn
ELW #881
Let All Things Now Living
Post Communion Prayer
ELW p. 136
We ask God to help us extend the blessing of the table in our lives and
in the world.
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