Christ the King Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, November 23rd Welcome to Redeemer! Welcome in Gods name to Redeemer. On this last day of the church year we hear remember one more time that Christ is King over all. On the last day we will see him as he truly is: King of Kings and Lord of Lords. For Our Guests If you have questions, let us try to help. Speak with an usher, greeter, or the person next to you. If youd like to learn more about Redeemer and its ministry, please talk to Pastor Wolfe or a church member after the service. Childrens Message Each week, our younger worshipers are invited to the front of church before the sermon hymn to hear a special message for them from Pastor Wolfe. Need to Know whats going on? Check the church calendar, Get access to sermons, and more.Our church website has the info you need right at your fingertips Prayer before Worship Father in heaven, we thank you for your rich grace that led you to send Jesus into the world to defeat sin and Satan. Fill our hearts with joy at our victory in Christ and make our prayers and praise beautiful in your sight. Amen. Youre Invited! Join us for Thanksgiving worship on Wednesday, Nov 26 th at Redeemer at 7:00pm Thursday, Nov 27 th at Our Saviors at 10:00am Advent by Candlelight Service Saturday, November 29th 2:00pm at Redeemer. Fellowship & advent service All ladies are welcome to attend! Bring your friends! Christmas for Kids Saturday, December 13 th 11 am 1:30 pm For children ages 3 5 th grade Please see your bulletin for more information. Help Decorate our Church Join us to help make our church beautiful this holiday season. Saturday, Nov 29 th at 4pm Saturday, Dec 20 th at 11:30am Christmas $CRIP Gift Guide Please use $crip to shop for your loved ones this Christmas $crip supports the ministry done at Little Lambs & NLHS. The final date to place orders for arrival before Christmas is December 14 th, 2014. November Food Pantry Donations Non-perishable food items and basic household supplies are being collected during the month of November. We invite you to help those in need. Christ the King Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, November 23rd Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs CW #227 Verses 1-4 Text: Isaac Watts, Setting: NUN DANKET ALL Tune: Johann Crger, Verse 1: Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne. Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. Verse 2: "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus." "Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, "For he was slain for us." Verse 3: Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and pow'r divine; And blessings more than we can give Be, Lord, forever thine. Verse 4: Let all creation join in one To bless the sacred name Of him who sits upon the throne And to adore the Lamb. Opening Verses Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you. Confession of Sin Pastor: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and to serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy. Confession of Sin All: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child. Confession of Sin All: But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt. (Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen. Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord. Oh, Taste and See All: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Oh, Taste and See All: Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (The pastor says the Prayer of the Day.) All: Amen. (Please be seated) Gods Word to His People Ezekiel 34:11-16, Christ the King is our Shepherd Psalm #47 All Refrain: Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! All Verses: God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. All Verses: All Refrain: God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. All Verses: For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. All Verses: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. All: All Refrain: Gods Word to His People I Corinthians 15:20-28 Christ the King reigns over death Pastor: Alleluia. I am the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Alleluia. (Revelation 22:13) Verse of the Day All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse of the Day Gods Word to His People Matthew 27:27-31 Christ is King like no other Matthew 27:27-31 All: Praise be to you, O Christ! (Please be seated) Childrens Message The Head that Once Was Crowned CW #217 Verses 1-6 Text: Thomas Kelly, Setting: ST. MAGNUS Tune: Jeremiah Clarke, c Verse 1: The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty victor's brow. Verse 2: The highest place that heav'n affords Is his, is his by right, The King of kings and Lord of lords And heav'n's eternal light, Verse 3: The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below To whom he manifests his love And grants his name to know. Verse 4: To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is giv'n; Their name, an everlasting name; Their joy, the joy of heav'n. Verse 5: They suffer with their Lord below; They reign with him above, Their profit and their joy, to know The myst'ry of his love. Verse 6: The cross he bore is life and health, Though shame and death to him; His people's hope, his people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. Lets end the year on a high note! 1. See victory in defeat 2. See royalty in humility Apostles Creed All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. Apostles Creed All: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. Apostles Creed All: He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. Apostles Creed All: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church. the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. In thankfulness for our salvation, we support Gods work with our offerings. Prayer of the Church Pastor: Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer. Lords Prayer All: 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. Lords Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Lords Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen At the Name of Jesus CW # 344 Verses 1-6 Text: Caroline M. Noel, Setting:KING'S WESTON Tune: Ralph V. Williams, Verse 1: At the name of Jesus Ev'ry knee shall bow, Ev'ry tongue confess him King of glory now; 'Tis the Father's pleasure We should call him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. Verse 2: At his voice creation Sprang at once to sight, All the angel faces, All the hosts of light, Cherubim in heaven, Stars upon their way, All the heav'nly orders In their great array. Verse 3: Humbled for a season To receive a name From the lips of sinners Unto whom he came, Faithfully he bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious When from death he passed; Verse 4: Bore it up triumphant With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures To the central height, To the throne of Godhead To the Father's breast, Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. Verse 5: In your hearts enthrone him; There let him subdue All that is not holy, All this is not true. Crown him as your captain In temptation's hour; Let his will enfold you In its light and pow'r. Verse 6: Christians, this Lord Jesus Shall return again In his Father's glory, With his angel train; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon his brow, And our hearts confess him King of glory now. Pastor: Almighty God, we thank you for teaching us the things you want us to believe and do. Help us by your Holy Spirit to keep your Word in pure hearts that we may be strengthened in faith, guided in holiness, and comforted in life and in death, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. All: Amen. The Blessing Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. All: Amen, Amen, Amen. Lord, When Your Glory I Shall See CW #219 Verse 1 Text: Paul Gerhardt, Setting: WEDDING GLORY Tune: Kurt J. Eggert, Verse 1: Lord, when your glory I shall see And taste your kingdom's pleasure, Your blood my royal robe shall be, My joy beyond all measure! When I appear before your throne, Your righteousness shall be my crown; Verse 1: With these I need not hide me. And there, in garments richly wrought, As your own bride I shall be brought To stand in joy beside you. Silent Prayer Christ the King Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, November 23rd