TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

November 16, 2008

 

Acolyte: Heather Konietzki                                 Greeters: Jim & Pat Thompson

Reader: Tom Wenzel        Communion Assistants: Pennie Linna & Geri Marta

Ushers: Chad Buhrandt, Gerald Beckerson, Toni Gawlick, Logan McClellan

Counters:Earl & Marilyn Jacobson, Kendall & Carol Parker, Elward & Hazel Anderson

 

INTRODUCTION

Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the coming day of the Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a thief in the night and urges us to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts, while we still have time, for the greater and common good. In a world filled with violence and despair, we gather around signs of hope—word, water, bread and wine—eager to welcome the good news of Christ's coming among us.

 

Prelude

 

Ringing of the Bell & Welcome

 

Call to Worship

 

Entrance Hymn        “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”                               #389

 

Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness

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

C     Amen

 

P     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. (236)

C     Amen

 

P     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.

 

P     Most merciful God,