Service of Holy Communion

Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018 † 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church † Northfield, Minnesota

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Welcome to worship at St. John’s!

We especially welcome all who are visiting this morning!

All are invited to sign the welcome sheets in the black folders at the end of the pews. Please pass them to the center and then back

so you can greet those worshipping around you. Ushers will gather these following worship.

In the red pew hymnal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship), page numbers are at the bottom of the page in the front section,

and hymn numbers are at the top of the page in the hymn section.

An asterisk (*) invites you to stand as you are able.

P Pastor, L Leader (Assisting Minister), C Congregation

Children are welcome to participate throughout our worship service, including at Holy Communion.

Parents, please assist children when they come forward for communion to extend their hands if they are to receive the bread and wine.

Children’s Bibles and activity bags are available at both entrances to the Sanctuary

and scribble cards are available in the pews.

Hearing assistance devices are available outside the Sanctuary or from an usher.

Large print bulletins are available for worship services.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church is a community grounded in the promise of God’s grace and called to extend Christ’s welcome to all people. Every day, Christ meets us all just as

we are, extending love to people of every age, race or ethnicity, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, marital or relationship status, economic circumstance, educational achievement,

political affiliation, or religious background.

While we do not always agree, we choose to walk and grow in faith together, believing that God creates diversity, and loves and welcomes us.

We warmly welcome you here.

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Prelude — “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Clay Christiansen

Welcome and Announcements

*Gathering Hymn — No. 840 “Now Thank We All Our God”

*Confession

P Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who calls us into an everlasting hope, who guides us to springs of the water of life, who enlightens us with the spirit of wisdom.

C Amen.

P One with the communion of saints in all times and places, let us confess our sin against God and one another.

Silence for reflection and self-examination.

P O God, our merciful redeemer,

C we confess the ways we live only for ourselves. We fail to see you in our neighbor’s face. We turn our ears from voices that cry out. We pass by the hungry and the oppressed. In your great mercy, forgive our sin and strengthen us for service to all in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was give to die for you, and for his sake, God forgives you all your sin. Blessed are you! Rejoice and be glad, beloved people of God.

C Amen.

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*Hymn of Praise — “All Hail the Power” stanza 1 coronation

*Greeting

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C And also with you.

*Prayer of the Day

P Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest 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 Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Children’s Message

First Reading — Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Pew Bible, page 724

After the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

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Second Reading — Revelation 1:4b-8 Pew Bible, page 994

After the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Hymn — No. 344 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

Stanza 1 and Refrain

*Gospel — John 18:33-37 Spark Story Bible, page 474 ; Pew Bible, page 881

Before the reading:

P The Holy Gospel according to John, the 18th chapter.

C Glory to you, O Lord.

After the reading:

P The Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to you, O Christ.

*Gospel Hymn — No. 344 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

Stanza 5 and Refrain

Sermon Pastor Mark Rydberg

Hymn of the Day — No. 727 “Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth”

*The Apostles’ Creed — front of hymnal, page 127

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*Prayers of Intercession

After each petition:

L Lord, in your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

*Peace

P The peace of Christ be with you always.

C And also with you.You are invited to share God’s peace with those around you.

Offering of Our Gifts

Music at the Offering:

(8:30) “This is My Song” Jean Sibelius, arr. John Ferguson

St. John’s Chorale

(10:45) “This is My Song” arr. J .Wayne Kerr

*Offering Hymn — “For the Fruit of All Creation” stanza 3 ar hyd y nos

For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God.

For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all, that love has found us, thanks be to God.

This is my song, O God of all the nations, a song of peace for lands afar and mine. This is my home, the country where my heart is; here are my hopes, my dreams, my holy shrine; but other hearts in other lands are beating with hopes and dreams as true and high as mine. My country’s skies are bluer than the ocean, and sunlight beams on cloverleaf and pine. But other lands have sunlight too, and clover, and skies are ev’rywhere as blue as mine. So hear my song, O God of all the nations, a song of peace for their land and for mine. This is my prayer, O God of all earth’s kingdoms, your kingdom come, on earth, your will be done; O God be lifted up ‘til all shall serve you, and hearts united learn to live as one. So hear my prayer, O God of all the nations: myself I give you; let your will be done. This is my song, for lands afar and mine. -Lloyd Stone, Georgia Harkness

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*Offering Prayer

L Let us pray.

C Creator God, you made everything, and you provide for every need. The bread we break and the wine we pour come from you. Fill us with your love. Join us to the saints before us in a holy and boundless communion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Great Thanksgiving

P It is indeed right … we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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*Words of Institution

*The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. All God’s children are welcome at the table. Communion will be received standing at the front of the sanctuary; ushers will direct you forward. Gluten-free wafers are available in the middle. After you have been served the

bread, you will be offered wine or grape juice. The grape juice is white and is located in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come forward, let an usher know, and communion will be brought to you.

Music during Communion

“Lamb of God”

(8:30) Solo — “Beautiful Savior” arr. Todd Marchand

Hymn — No. 663 “Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word”

Hymn — No. 870 “We Praise You, O God”

*Post-Communion Blessing

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*Prayer after Communion

P Let us pray.

a Holy God, in this meal you give us a foretaste of the great feast to come. Keep us faithful to you, that we, with all your saints, may at length celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Blessing

Response:

C Amen.

*Sending Hymn — No. 435 “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”

Stanza 1

*Dismissal

L Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

a Thanks be to God.

Postlude — “Fanfare on helmsley” Karl Osterland

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First Sunday of Advent

Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Psalm 25:1-10 † 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 † Luke 21:25-36

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Pam Fickenscher and Jonathan Davis, Pastors

Carol Benson, Director of Jubilate Choir

Melissa Berthelsen, Parish Nurse

Julie Brehmer, Director of Children’s Ministry

Tim Byers, Facility Manager

Leah H. Garlie, Office Manager

Angie Gehring / Emerson Clay, Youth Support Staff

Christy Hall-Holt / Mary Kelvie, Shared Ministry Coordinators

Arielle Loy, Director of Alleluia Choir

Zachery Pelletier, Director of Rejoice Ringers

Jaida Gehring / Marvin Perez, Security and Custodial Assistants

Nathan Proctor, Organist and Director of Worship, Music & Arts

Bernie Renander, Financial Manager

Call the Church Office, or check the website for a complete listing of staff emails.