10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
ORGAN (ZION) EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
ORGAN (ZION) EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1515 Organ Church Road, Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Rev. Carlin Ours, Pastor; Mark Brown, Choir Director; Jana Thomas, Organist
November 5, 2017
10:30 A.M.
COMMUNION SERVICE
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
V (Congregation will please stand.) (Congregation responses are in bold.)
GATHERING
V The Confession and Forgiveness
P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit
C: Amen
P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen
P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
P: Most merciful God,
C: we confess that we are captive 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.
P: In the mercy of Almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by His authority, I 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.
C: Amen
V Hymn: “For All Your Saints O Lord" # 427
Children's Sermon (3 yr. to 5th grade) dismissed to attend Children’s Church.
Apostolic Greeting (pg. 138)
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.
V Kyrie......
Canticle of Praise: “This is the Feast” (next page)
V Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you have knit together your people in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son, Christ, our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys which you have prepared for those who love you; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: Amen
OFFERING
V Offertory Hymn: “Create in Me” # 186
WORD
First Reading: REVELATION 7: 2–17
2I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, with the seal of the living God, and he called with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm earth and sea, 3saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” 4And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: 512,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben, 12,000 from the tribe of Gad, 612,000 from the tribe of Asher, 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali, 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh, 712,000 from the tribe of Simeon, 12,000 from the tribe of Levi, 12,000 from the tribe of Issachar, 812,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed. 9After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” 13Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. 17For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Psalm 149
1Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord | a new song;*
sing his praise in the congregation | of the faithful.
2Let Israel rejoice | in his Maker;*
let the children of Zion be joyful | in their King.
3Let them praise his name | in the dance;*
let them sing praise to him with tim- | brel and harp.
4For the Lord takes pleasure | in his people*
and adorns the | poor with victory.
5Let the faithful re- | joice in triumph;*
let them be joyful | on their beds.
6Let the praises of God be | in their throat*
and a two edged sword | in their hand;
7To wreak vengeance | on the nations*
and punishment | on the peoples;
8To bind their | kings in chains*
and their nobles with | links of iron;
9To inflict on them the judg- | ment decreed;*
this is glory for all his faithful people. | Hallelujah!
Second Reading: 1 JOHN 3: 1–3
1See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. 3And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
VP: GOSPEL
ACCLA-MATION
V P: The Holy Gospel according to ST. MATTHEW 5TH CHAPTER
V C: Glory to you, O Lord
V GOSPEL: MATTHEW 5: 1–12
1Seeing the crowds, {Jesus} went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
THE SERMON Pastor Ours
V Hymn: "All Who Hunger” (NEXT PAGE) # 461
V NICENE CREED
C: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy *catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*(catholic’ (lower-case c) denotes universal or Christian church).
HOLY COMMUNION
P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P: It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everliving God. But chiefly we are bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of our Lord; for he is the true Passover Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin, who by his death has destroyed death, and by his rising has brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
THE SANCTUS: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord 144
P: The Eucharistic Prayer and Words of Institution
C: Amen
THE LORDS PRAYER:
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.
(We Sit) Serving of the Communion.
(We Stand) V Post-communion Blessing:
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.
SENDING
V Benediction
V Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (NEXT PAGE) # 733
V Dismissal /Doxology # 884
V Postlude
Announcements
THIS WEEK AT ORGAN
TODAY: Sunday, November 5, 2017 (All Saints)
9:00 am Chat-N-Chew
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service
1–6:00 pm BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, November 6, 2017
10:30 am Bible Study/Cornerstone
7:00 pm Bible Study/ Cornerstone
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
7:30 pm Choir Practice
Thursday, November 9, 2017
9-10:00 am Food Pantry/Clothing Closet Open
Saturday, November 11, 2017
5:00 pm Widows/Widowers Banquet
Next Sunday, November 12, 2017
9:00 am Chat-N-Chew
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service
SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR
Tom Hartman Harry Overcash Ann Donahue & Jackie
Wendy Sifford Vida Stirewalt Coy Shive Scott Shoe
Fred Basinger Ray Fryer Larry Brown Nancy Lyerly
LuAnn Phelps Gene Ray Ashley Sapp Kay Lambe
Linda Eidson Gail Foster Betty Buckwell Janelle Sifford
Chad Culp Maxine Thomas Jack Artz Colleen Fesperman
Missy Hipp Floyd Goodman Renee Wright Randy Goodman
Bill Thompson Gayle Wilhelm John Sifford Scarlett Livingood
Mike Sifford Elvira Linder (hip replacement)
THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our son, Darren Sapp in celebration of his birthday by Bruce & Sharon Sapp and his sister, Ashley.
THE LECTERN PEDISTAL FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Betty Sifford from her husband, John & all his family.
THE PULPIT PEDISTAL FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Myron D. Bost by his family.
THE BLOOD DRIVE is today from 1:00–6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES will be collecting canned vegetables. Please place all items in the “Red Wagon of Love.” Also for the month of November, we need laundry and dish detergent, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner and toilet paper. Place in the wagon.
THE WIDOWS/WIDOWER’S BANQUET is Saturday, November 11 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Invitations have been mailed out. Organ men will be serving the meal and on the menu is three bean salad, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, honey-glazed carrots and rolls. For dessert is pound cake and ice cream. Tea and coffee will be served. The banquet will have a 50’s theme and Elvis was seen in the building!
OUR VETERANS LUNCH is next Sunday, November 12 following the worship service in the Fellowship Hall.
BUS TRIP TO THE SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS SHOW is Monday, November 13. Cost is $12 each and the bus leaves at 9:00 a.m. We will eat at the show and leave at 3:00
THE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING WORSHIP service is Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Rockwell. Rev. Charlie Curtis, from Rockwell Methodist is preaching and Rev. Jason Huebner from St. James is Liturgist. Refreshments will be served following worship. Bring canned goods for RHM.