Sunday, November 1, 2020 - recording
All Saints Sunday
Prelude: Meditation on “Break Bread Together”
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering Hymn: “For All the Saints” – LBW # 174, vs 1 - 6
Confession & Forgiveness
Greeting & Kyrie
Canticle of Praise: “Glory to God…”
Prayer of the Day
First Reading, 1 Chronicles 16:8-36
Psalm # 111
Second Reading, 1 Peter 4:1-11
Holy Gospel, Matthew 16:24-28
Sermon
Hymn of the Day: “Rise, O Children of Salvation” – LBW # 182,
vs 1 - 4
Apostle’s Creed
Prayers of the Church
The Lord’s Prayer
Blessing
Dismissal
Sending Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” - LBW # 535, vs
1 – 4
Postlude: Voluntary on “Grosser Gott”
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Service Supplement
(Congregational
responses are in bold print)
The community of faith comes together in worship to praise God and be
nurtured by His Word and Sacrament. As the prelude begins, prepare to worship,
use opportunities during the service to practice silence, to focus upon God,
and to offer prayer.
Prelude Meditation on “Break Bread
Together”
Welcome and Announcements Pastor John
Gathering Hymn “For All the Saints…” LBW # 174, vs 1 - 6
For all the saints who from their labors
rest, All who by faith before the world confessed, Your
name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!
You were their rock, their fortress, and
their might; You, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; You, in the
darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Oh, may your soldiers, faithful, true,
and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old And
win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine, We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one
within your great design. Alleluia! Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the
warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph
song, And hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the
west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of
paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Confession & Forgiveness (Pastor)
In the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open,
all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of
our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love
you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
If we say we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is
faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.
Most merciful God, we confess that we
are in bondage 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.
Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his
Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and
ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore
declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Greeting (Pastor)
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 (Worship
Assistant)
In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord,
have mercy. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us
pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace
of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity
of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this holy house, and for all
who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord,
have mercy. Help,
save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.
Canticle of Praise “Glory to God…” (Worship Assistant)
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we
praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God,
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are
seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are
the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most
High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the
Father. Amen.
Prayer of
the Day (Pastor)
Let
us pray…Heavenly Father, whether we have little or much, help
us to always live open-handed in a tight-fisted world; and to find our greatest
joy in following and serving you. We dedicate all we are and all we have to you
on this day as living sacrifices. Amen.
First
Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 (Worship
Assistant)
8Oh
give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds
among the peoples! 9Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all
his wondrous works! 10Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of
those who seek the Lord rejoice! 11Seek
the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 12Remember
the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered,
13O offspring of Israel his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen
ones! 14He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all
the earth. 15Remember his covenant forever, the word that he
commanded, for a thousand generations, 16the covenant that he
made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac, 17which he
confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant, 18saying, “To
you I will give the land of Canaan, as your portion for an inheritance.” 19When
you were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it, 20wandering
from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people, 21he
allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their account, 22saying,
“Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!”
23Sing
to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. 24Declare
his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 25For great
is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be feared above
all gods.26For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but
the Lord made the heavens. 27Splendor and majesty are
before him; strength and joy are in his place. 28Ascribe to
the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory
and strength! 29Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his
name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the Lord in the
splendor of holiness; 30tremble before him, all the earth; yes, the
world is established; it shall never be moved. 31Let the heavens be
glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the
nations, “The Lord reigns!” 32Let the sea roar, and
all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! 33Then
shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes
to judge the earth. 34Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is
good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
35Say
also: Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the
nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. 36Blessed
be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting!”
Then all the people said, “Amen!” and
praised the Lord. This is the word of the
Lord, thanks be
to God.
Psalm: Psalm # 111 - read responsively (Worship Assistant)
God is
Israel’s help in times of trouble, fully present, creating a fortress around
the house of Jacob. Though kingdoms will rise and fall, nothing will keep the
Lord of Hosts away from his beloved people.
Praise
the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who
delight in them.
Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and
his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the
Lord is gracious and
merciful.
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers
his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving
them the inheritance of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his
precepts are trustworthy;
they are established forever and ever, to be
performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
He sent redemption to his people; he
has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!
The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise
endures forever!
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:1-11 (Worship Assistant)
Christ suffered in the flesh and became sin in our
stead. He now calls us to live the new life He has given us as stewards of His
gifts. Everything we have, even our lives, are used to benefit the Church and
our neighbor. Through our words and action, we bring Christ to a world that is
dead in sin so that some may come alive in Christ, even as we have been made
alive.
1Since
therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same
way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased
from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in
the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For
the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to
do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and
lawless +idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are
surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery,
and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to
him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For
this is why the gospel was preached even to those
who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might
live in the spirit the way God does.
7 The
end of all things is at hand; therefore be
self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above
all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of
sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As
each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of
God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who
speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the
strength that God supplies - in order that in everything God may be
glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion
forever and ever. Amen. This is the Word of God, word of life, thanks
be to God.
*Holy Gospel: Matthew 16:24-28 (Pastor)
The Holy
Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 16th Chapter. Glory to you,
O Lord.
Talk of suffering and death, taking up one’s cross, and losing one’s life sounds strange and
foreboding to Jesus’ disciples. It does to us too. Yet the end is not the cross;
the end is life in God’s kingdom. To live in His kingdom must be our ultimate
purpose. Many of the first disciples saw the glorious unveiling of the Kingdom
when Christ rose from the dead. Peter saw the fulfillment of the promise on
Pentecost. We continue to behold the spread of the message of Christ’s cross
into all the world.
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come
after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow
me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose
it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what
will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?
Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? 27 For
the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his
Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has
done. 28 Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here
who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in
his kingdom.” This is the gospel of the Lord, praise
to you, O Christ.
Sermon Pastor
John
*Hymn
of the Day “Rise, O Children of Salvation” LBW
# 182
vs. 1 - 4
Rise, O children of salvation, All who
cleave to Christ the head. Wake, awake, O mighty nation, Lest the foe on Zion
tread; He draws nigh, and would defy All the hosts of God
Most High.
Saints and martyrs long before us Firmly on this ground have
stood; See their banner waving o’er us, Conqu'rors
through the Savior’s blood. Ground we hold, whereon of old Fought the faithful
and the bold.
Fighting, we shall be victorious By the
blood of Christ our Lord; On our foreheads, bright and glorious, Shines the witness
of his Word; Spear and shield on battlefield, His great name; we cannot yield.
When his servants stand before him, Each
receiving his reward; When his saints in light adore him, Giving glory to the
Lord; "Victory!" our song shall be, Like the thunder of the sea.
Let us join together in
confessing our faith with the saints who have gone before us, in the words of
the Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of
heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord. He
was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and
born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died,
and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He
ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand
of the Father. He will come again 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 the
Church (Worship
Assistant)
(P): 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. A brief silence.
(W): Lord of heaven and earth, keep your church attentive and faithful that
she may be ready for that day when your redemptive work is complete
and all things will be made new in Christ.
Bless those who are merciful, patient, long-suffering, and giving, that
the kingdom may be ours. Lord
in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): Eternal God, we give you thanks for all who lived and died believing in
your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for the memories we share of loved
ones whose lives have touched our own; memories that are precious gifts from
your most gracious hand. Give us grace to trust your Word and your promise of
eternal life, together with those who have gone before us, and have encouraged
us by the witness of their lives of faith. Lord
in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): God of peace, war and violence threaten to destroy the peace and
well-being that you desire for your people. Strengthen and sustain those who
seek to bring an end to violence and war and those who live in war-torn areas.
Bring an end to riots, hatred, and anger. Open our mouths to speak words of peace,
love and justice, when necessary. Lord
in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): Merciful One, look with compassion on your children
who are still learning about your never-ending power, love, and mercy. Bring
strength and peace to those who need it most. Remind us again that this life is
not all there is; that through your Son, death has
been conquered and new life will be given. Lord
in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(P): Receive our
prayers and hopes, Good Shepherd, and bring us safely into all joy and peace,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
The
Lord’s Prayer
Let us
pray the prayer our Savior taught us…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.
Blessing (Pastor)
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.
Dismissal (Worship
Assistant)
Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks
be to God.
Sending Hymn “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” LBW
# 535, vs 1 – 4
Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you. All
on earth your scepter claim, All in heav'n above adore you. Infinite your vast domain, Everlasting
is your reign.
Hark! the glad celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim
and seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: “Holy, holy, holy Lord!”
Lo, the apostolic train Join your sacred name to hallow; Prophets
swell the glad refrain, And the white-robed martyrs follow; And from morn to
set of sun Through the Church the song goes on.
Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you, Though in essence only one; Undivided God we claim you And,
adoring, bend the knee While we own the mystery.
Postlude Voluntary on “Grosser Gott”
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