1. November 5, 2017 10:30am Service Welcome
You are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.
Children are invited to participate in
worship and communion.
Nursery is available, should you desire it.
Restrooms: in fellowship area and lower level

2. LIFE Group Evaluations

3. Community Announcements
Welcome guests! Thank you for worshipping with us. Please feel free to take home your worship bulletin for people and families to keep in your prayers. Visit for the latest information.

4. Temple Talk Greg and Debby Pouliot

5. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
Sharing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. P C

6. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
VERSE 1
Rise up, O saints of God!
From vain ambitions turn;
Christ rose triumphant that your hearts
with nobler zeal might burn.

7. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
VERSE 2
Speak out, O saints of God!
Despair engulfs earth's frame;
as heirs of God's baptismal grace,
the word of hope proclaim.

8. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
CHORUS
Rise up, our God is calling!
Rise up, this is the day;
Rise up, and seize the moment,
Rise up, O saints of faith!

9. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
VERSE 3
Rise up, O saints of God!
The kingdom's task embrace;
redress sin's cruel consequence;
give justice larger place.

10. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
CHORUS
Rise up, our God is calling!
Rise up, this is the day;
Rise up, and seize the moment,
Rise up, O saints of faith!

11. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
VERSE 5
Commit your hearts to seek
the paths which Christ has trod;
and, quickened by the Spirit's pow'r,
rise up, O saints of God!

12. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
CHORUS
Rise up, our God is calling!
Rise up, this is the day;
Rise up, and seize the moment,
Rise up, O saints of faith!

13. Gathering Song “Rise Up, O Saints of God”
CHORUS
Rise up, our God is calling!
Rise up, this is the day;
Rise up, and seize the moment,
Rise up, O saints of faith!

14. Confession and Forgiveness (p.94)
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen. P C

15. Confession and Forgiveness (p.94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p.94)
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. Amen. P
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16. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P
Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. C
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17. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C
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18. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen. P C
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19. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
CHORUS Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, I’ll worship Your holy name.

20. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
VERSE 1 The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning, It’s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the evening comes.

21. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
CHORUS Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, I’ll worship Your holy name.

22. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
VERSE 2 You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger. Your name is great and Your heart is kind. For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing; Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

23. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
CHORUS Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, I’ll worship Your holy name.

24. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
VERSE 3 And on that day, when my strength is failing, The end draws near, and my time has come; Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years, and then forevermore!

25. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
CHORUS Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, I’ll worship Your holy name.

26. Song of Praise “10,000 Reasons”
CHORUS Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, I’ll worship Your holy name.

27. Prayer of the day
O God, generous and supreme, your loving Son lived among us, instructing us in the ways of humility and justice. Continue to ease our burdens, and lead us to serve alongside of him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

28. Reading: 1 Thessaionians 2:9-13
9You remember our labor and toil, brothers and sisters we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 10You are witnesses, and God also, how pure, upright, and blameless our conduct was toward you believers.

29. Reading: 1 Thessaionians 2:9-13
11As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children, 12urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

30. Reading: 1 Thessaionians 2:9-13
13We also constantly give thanks to God for this, that when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word but as what it really is, God's word, which is also at work in you believers.

31. deliver me from the deceitful and the wicked.
Reading: Psalm 43
1Give judgment for me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people;
  deliver me from the deceitful and the wicked.  
2For you are the God of my strength; why have you rejected me,
  and why do wander in such gloom while the enemy oppresses me?

32. 4that I may go to the altar of God, to the God of my joy and gladness;
Reading: Psalm 43
3Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your sanctuary;  
4that I may go to the altar of God, to the God of my joy and gladness;
  and on the harp I will give thanks to you, O God my God.

33. Reading: Psalm 43
5Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul, and why are you so disquieted within me?
  Put your trust in God, for I will yet give thanks to the one who is my help and my God.

34. Please stand for the Gospel
Gospel Acclamation
Please stand for the Gospel

35. The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. P
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Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
The holy gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord. P C
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36. 8/6/2018
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
1Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; 3therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. 4They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them.
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37. 8/6/2018
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
5They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. 6They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, 7and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi.
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38. 8/6/2018
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
8But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. 9And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father—the one in heaven. 10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah.
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39. 8/6/2018
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
11The greatest among you will be your servant. 12All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
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40. Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12 The Gospel of the Lord P
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Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ P C
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41. Children are invited to come to the front.
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Children’s Message
Children are invited to come to the front.
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42. Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
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Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
Always Reforming
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43. Sermon Kristofer Coffman, Visitation Minister
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Sermon Kristofer Coffman, Visitation Minister
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44. Song of the Day “Shall We Gather at the River”
VERSE 1
Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?

45. Song of the Day “Shall We Gather at the River”
Refrain
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.

46. Song of the Day “Shall We Gather at the River”
VERSE 3
When we reach the shining river,
lay we ev'ry burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown.

47. Song of the Day “Shall We Gather at the River”
Refrain
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.

48. Song of the Day “Shall We Gather at the River”
VERSE 4
Soon we'll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace.

49. Song of the Day “Shall We Gather at the River”
Refrain
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.

50. Song of the Day “Shall We Gather at the River”
Refrain
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
That flows by the throne of God.

51. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

52. Apostles’ Creed
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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; he descended to the dead.

53. Apostles’ Creed
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to Judge the living and the dead.

54. Apostles’ Creed
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

55. Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
Offertory
Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
“Glorious Day”

56. Offering Prayer P
Let us pray, Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. C

57. Words of Institution
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. P

58. The Lord’s Prayer C
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…

59. The Lord’s Prayer
…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. C

60. Communion Invitation
Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available.

61. Communion Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
VERSE 1 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now I’m found, Was blind but now I see.

62. Communion Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
VERSE 2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed.

63. Communion Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
CHORUS My chains are gone. I’ve been set free, My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy rains, Unending love, amazing grace.

64. Communion Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
VERSE 3 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.

65. Communion Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
CHORUS My chains are gone. I’ve been set free, My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy rains, Unending love, amazing grace.

66. Communion Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
VERSE 4 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forebear to shine. But God, who called me here below, Will be forever mine, Will be forever mine. You are forever mine.

67. Communion Blessing
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. P C

68. Communion Prayer
Let us pray. God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. P C

69. Blessing of Congregation
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

70. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 1 Oh, when the saints go marching in, O Lord, I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in.

71. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 2 Oh, when the Lord in glory comes, O Lord, I want to be in that number When the Lord in glory comes.

72. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 3 Oh, when the new world is revealed, O Lord, I want to be in that number When the new world is revealed.

73. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 4 Oh, when they gather ‘round the throne, O Lord, I want to be in that number When they gather ‘round the throne.

74. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 5 Oh, when they crown him Kings of kings, O Lord, I want to be in that number When they crown him Kings of kings.

75. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 6 And on that hallelujah day, O Lord, I want to be in that number On that hallelujah day.

76. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 7 Oh, when the sun refused to shine, O Lord, I want to be in that number When the sun refused to shine.

77. Sending Song “Oh When the Saints”
VERSE 8 Oh, when they crown him Lord of all, O Lord, I want to be in that number When they crown him Lord of all.

78. Special thanks to all who assisted during worship.
Sending Dialog P
Go in peace. Share the Good News!
We will! Thanks be to God. C
Special thanks to all who assisted during worship.
If you would like to assist in worship or volunteer in other ways, please contact the office. Thanks.
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