THE LUTHERAN CHURCH – MISSOURI SYNOD
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH – HAY CREEK
24686 OLD CHURCH ROAD, RED WING, MN 55066
www.immanuel-lcms.org
Pastor: Rev. Lowell Sorenson, 388-4577 Organist: Sara Sorenson
Russian Missionary: Rev. Jonathan Muhly Acolyte: Cody Callstrom
22nd Sunday after Pentecost October 20, 2013
VISITORS – WE WELCOME YOU to this house of prayer this morning. May you feel at home among friends as we worship together. We invite you to sign your name in the guest book in the back of the church and hope you will return again soon.
This morning we celebrate the Sacrament of the Altar, a feast of forgiveness in which we partake of the true body and blood of Christ along with the visible elements of bread and wine. The Bible gives specific instructions about the Lord's Supper. As it can be received to one's blessing or to one's harm (1 Corinthians 11:27-29), the Lord's Table must be approached with a sincere faith and a Biblical understanding. That's why all who are new to the Lutheran faith are instructed about this sacred meal before attending the Lord's Supper. Moreover, this Sacrament is also a testimony of our oneness in what we believe (1 Corinthians 10:17). Therefore, we welcome to the Holy Supper all members of Immanuel who have been confirmed and those confirmed members of sister congregations with whom we are in fellowship through unity in teaching (LCMS and TAALC). All guests who wish to receive the Sacrament are asked to speak with Pastor Sorenson before the service. The faith that we believe and confess is a beautiful gift of God. If you are new to Immanuel, we warmly welcome and encourage you to learn about this faith.
Divine Service: Setting Four pp. 203-212
Prelude
Welcome
Ringing of the Bell
Invocation, Opening Verses, and Exhortation p. 203
Confession and Absolution p. 203
Introit of the Day, prayed responsively (see worship insert)
Kyrie p. 204
Hymn of Praise: "To God on High Be Glory," p. 204
Salutation p. 205
Collect of the Day, spoken by Pastor
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Old Testament Reading Genesis 32:22-30
Response p. 205
Epistle 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Response p. 205
Alleluia and Common Verse p. 205
Holy Gospel Luke 18:1-8
Responses p. 206
Nicene Creed p. 206
Hymn of the Day: "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown"
Text: Charles Wesley; Public Domain
Edited by L. Sorenson
Selected Verses
Tune: Candler
1)
Come, O Thou Traveler unknown,
Whom still I hold, but cannot see!
My company before is gone,
And I am left alone with Thee;
With Thee all night I mean to stay,
And wrestle till the break of day.
With Thee all night I mean to stay,
And wrestle till the break of day.
2)
I need not tell Thee who I am,
My misery and sin declare;
Thyself hast called me by my name,
Look on Thy hands, and read it there;
But who, I ask Thee, who art Thou?
Tell me Thy name, and tell me now.
But who, I ask Thee, who art Thou?
Tell me Thy name, and tell me now.
3)
In vain Thou strugglest to get free,
I never will unloose my hold!
Art Thou the Man that died for me?
The secret of Thy love unfold;
Wrestling, I will not let Thee go,
Till I Thy name, Thy natureknow.
Wrestling, I will not let Thee go,
Till IThy name, Thy nature know.
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4)
What though my shrinking flesh complain,
And murmur to contend so long?
I rise superior to my pain,
When I am weak, then I am strong.
And when my all of strength shall fail,
I shall with the God-Man prevail.
And when my all of strength shall fail,
I shall with the God-Man prevail.
5)
My strength is gone, my nature dies,
I sink beneath Thy weighty hand,
Faint to revive, and fall to rise;
I fall, and yet by faith I stand;
I stand and will not let Thee go
Till I Thy Name, Thy nature know.
I stand and will not let Thee go
Till I Thy Name, Thy nature know.
Sermon: "A New Name"
Offering
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
Preface, Proper Preface, and Sanctus p. 208
Lord's Prayer p. 209
The Words of Institution p. 209
Peace p. 209
Agnus Dei ("Lamb of God") p. 210
Distribution Hymns:
#629, "What Is This Bread"
#631, "Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face"
#770, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
Post-Communion Prayer p. 212
Benedicamus and Benediction p. 212
Closing Song: "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown"
Selected Verses
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1)
'Tis love! 'Tis love! Thou diedst for me!
Your Words speak comfort to my heart;
The morning breaks, the shadows flee,
Pure, universal love Thou art.
To me, to all, Thy mercies move;
Thy nature and Thy Name is Love.
To me, to all, Thy mercies move;
Thy nature and Thy Name is Love.
2)
I know Thee, Savior, who Thou art.
'Tis Jesus, the feeble sinner's friend;
Nor wilt Thou with the night depart
But stay and love me to the end.
Thy mercies never shall remove;
Thy nature and Thy Name is Love.
Thy mercies never shall remove;
Thy nature and Thy Name is Love.
3)
Contended now upon my thigh
I halt, till life's short journey end;
All helplessness, all weakness I
On Thee alone for strength depend.
Nor am I striving from Thee to move:
Thy nature, and Thy Name is Love.
Nor am I striving from Thee to move:
Thy nature and Thy Name is Love.
4)
Lame as I am, I take the prey,
Hell, earth, and sin, You have overcome;
I leap for joy, pursue my way,
And as a bounding hart fly home;
Through all eternity to prove
Thy nature and Thy Name is Love.
Through all eternity to prove
Thy nature and Thy Name is Love.
Silent Prayer/Chimes
Announcements
Postlude
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DATES TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK
Monday: 1:00PM Ladies Mission Project
Tuesday: 7:00PM Church Council Meeting
Wednesday: St. James of Jerusalem, Brother of Jesus
And Martyr: Acts 15:12-22a; James 1:1-12;
Matt. 13:54-58
4:30PM 5th/6th Grade Confirmation
5:30PM 7th/8th Grade Confirmation
7:30PM Choir
Thursday: 7:30PM Women’s Bible Class
Friday: 10:30AM KWNG Recording Session
Saturday: 9AM-5PM Stampin’ with the Spirit
Next Sunday: Day of Reformation (Observed)
9:00AM Sunday School and Bible Class
9:45AM Fellowship Time
10:00AM Worship with Holy Communion (by
continuous line)
11:00AM Chili Lunch and Bake Sale
happY BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES this week
Monday - Marshall Kitzmann, Jadyn Stumpf
Tuesday - Travis Carlson, Diane Holst, Paul & Lori Reding
Wednesday - Alan Dicke, Harry Oelkers, Lori Reding
Friday - Jamie Kohn
In Our Prayers
Willard Holst, Jeanette Falkner, Ken Buth, Hilbert Gerdes, Richard Diercks, Skip Baker, and the Steve Alms family (mourning the passing of Maureen’s father).
Life Quote
October 20 “God, author of all life, bless, we pray, this unborn child; give constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven …” Excerpt from the Prayer of Blessing – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org
“The Lutheran Hour” – Sunday, October 27
8:30AM on KCUE-AM; 6:00PM on KDHL-Faribault (920)
“Absolute Truth”
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Ken Klaus
Truth is not putty. Truth is a Person. (John 14:6)
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Youth Event: Afton Corn Maze
The date of the October youth event to the Afton Corn Maze has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 26th. We will still leave from church at 3:30 PM. A sign-up sheet has been posted for all interested youth. Please try to sign up as early as possible so that Pastor is able to plan for appropriate transportation. The cost is $9 for admittance; you will need additional money for food and beverages from the snack bar. The youth always have a great time with this event; come and join us for the fun and fellowship!
Catechism Review
The Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
What is meant by daily bread?
Daily bread includes everything that has to do with the support and needs of the body, such as food, drink, clothing, shoes, house, home, land, animals, money, goods, a devout husband or wife, devout children, devout workers, devout and faithful rulers, good government, good weather, peace, health, self-control, good reputation, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like.
Quarterly Meetings
It’s that time again! The Church Council will convene on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The Voters’ Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. the following Tuesday, October 29th. Please mark your calendars! If you are a member of this congregation and are at least 18 years of age, you are welcome to join the Voters’ Assembly by coming to the meeting and signing the church constitution. If you have further questions, please speak with one of the elders (Jim Arndt, Dan Banitt, or Dale Dicke) at your convenience.
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CHILI LUNCH AND BAKE SALE
Sunday, October 27
11:00 a.m.
MENU
Chili, Cheese & Crackers
Frosted Cinnamon Rolls
Macaroni & Cheese
Bars
Coffee, Milk, Lemonade
BAKE SALE
Donations are being sought for the Bake Sale
Garden produce also welcome
Bring items to church on Sunday morning
CAN YOU HELP
Provide a food item for the lunch?
Work at the lunch on Sunday?
** A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board **
New Horizons is hosting the lunch and bake sale and invite
all in the congregation to participate.
Family and friends are welcome!
The free-will offering for the lunch and proceeds from the bake sale will be divided between the church’s Mission Fund and an elevator fund that was started last year.