1. Welcome 8:15am Service to Elk River Lutheran Church
11/10/2018
Welcome :15am Service
to Elk River Lutheran Church
All are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.
We encourage children to participate in worship and communion.
Nursery is available, should you desire it.
Restrooms are located in fellowship area and lower level.

2. Gathering Hymn (#840) Now Thank We All Our God
11/10/2018
Gathering Hymn (#840) Now Thank We All Our God
1 Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; who, from our mothers’ arms, has blest us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.

3. Gathering Hymn (#840) Now Thank We All Our God
11/10/2018
Gathering Hymn (#840) Now Thank We All Our God
2 Oh, may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, and keep us all in grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all harm in this world and the next.

4. Gathering Hymn (#840) Now Thank We All Our God
11/10/2018
Gathering Hymn (#840) Now Thank We All Our God
3 All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, the Son, and Spirit blest, who reign n highest heaven, the one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore.

5. Confession and Forgiveness
Holy God, sometimes we close ourselves off and keep our joys and hardships to ourselves May we regularly share our highs and lows Sometimes we neglect your holy Word and let our Bibles collect dust May we regularly read the Bible P C P C

6. Confession and Forgiveness
Sometimes we give no thought to what the Bible might have to say to our everyday lives May we regularly talk about how the Bible relates to our highs and lows Sometimes we skip praying or pray only for ourselves May we regularly pray for one another’s highs and lows P C P C

7. Confession and Forgiveness
Sometimes we rush through life and don’t pause to bless others or receive blessings from God and others. May we regularly bless one another P C

8. Confession and Forgiveness
Sometimes we try to do faith alone, turning our backs on our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, and turning our backs on you God. 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 C

9. Confession and Forgiveness
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 therefore 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. Amen. P C

10. 11/10/2018
Greeting P
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. C

11. Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
11/10/2018
Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

12. Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
11/10/2018
Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
Choir: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you,we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

13. Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
11/10/2018
Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
Congregation: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

14. Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
11/10/2018
Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

15. Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
11/10/2018
Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
Congregation: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

16. Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
11/10/2018
Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
Leader: For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, In the glory of God the Father.

17. Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
11/10/2018
Song of Praise: (p. 167) “Glory to God”
Congregation: Glory to God in the highest, Amen, Amen.

18. 11/10/2018
Prayer of the Day P
Let us pray, Gracious God you call us to experience faith together. May we regularly share together, read together, talk together, pray for one another, and bless one another. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. C

19. 1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me.
11/10/2018
Reading: Psalm 139:1-8
1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me.
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.
3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely.

20. 5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.
11/10/2018
Reading: Psalm 139:1-8
5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
7 Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.

21. Gospel Acclamation (p171) “Alleluia”
Please stand…
Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.
Leader C

22. Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35
11/10/2018
Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35
31When he had gone out, Jesus said,
"Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, "Where I am going, you cannot come.’

23. Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35
11/10/2018
Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35
34 I give you a new commandment, that you love
one another. Just as I have loved you, you also
should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."  
P: The gospel of the Lord
All: Praise to you, O Christ.

24. Children are invited to come to the front.
11/10/2018
Children’s Message
Children are invited to come to the front.

25. Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
11/10/2018
Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas

26. 1 Although I speak with angel's tongue,
11/10/2018
Hymn of the Day (#644)
“Although I Speak with Angel’s Tongue”
1 Although I speak with angel's tongue,
my faith, my knowledge all surpass,
but have no love, my gifts are vain
as clanging gong or blaring brass.

27. 2 For love is patient, love is kind,
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Hymn of the Day (#644)
“Although I Speak with Angel’s Tongue”
2 For love is patient, love is kind,
and never vain with boasting pride;
love bears all things, all things endures.
All things must end; love will abide.

28. 3 For now we peer at darkened glass;
11/10/2018
Hymn of the Day (#644)
“Although I Speak with Angel’s Tongue”
3 For now we peer at darkened glass;
our visions end; our tongues all cease.
In part we know, in part now see:
then we will see love face to face.

29. 4 The gifts are many, the Body one, and into one are all baptized.
11/10/2018
Hymn of the Day (#644)
“Although I Speak with Angel’s Tongue”
4 The gifts are many, the Body one,
and into one are all baptized.
Beloved, share one heart, one mind,
one hope, one faith, one love in Christ.

30. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
11/10/2018
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

31. 11/10/2018
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.

32. 11/10/2018
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.

33. 11/10/2018
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.

34. Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer
11/10/2018
Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer
Each prayer petition ends with a time for silent prayer and reflection, and then the following call and response: Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. P C

35. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
11/10/2018
Sharing of the Peace P
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. C

36. Featuring Carol Roden with Taylor Quinn
11/10/2018
Offertory
Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
“God Will Make A Way”
By Don Moen
Featuring Carol Roden with Taylor Quinn
Tithe.ly
text the word GIVE to

37. Offering Prayer
Let us pray,
Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.
Amen. P C

38. The Great Thanksgiving
11/10/2018
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give
our thanks and praise. P C P C P C

39. 11/10/2018
Holy, Holy, Holy (p.173)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

40. 11/10/2018
Words of Institution P
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.

41. 11/10/2018
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…

42. 11/10/2018
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

43. 11/10/2018
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.

44. 11/10/2018
Lamb of God (p 174)
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. grant us peace, grant us peace.

45. Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
Refrain Let us go now to the banquet, to the feast of the universe. The table's set and a place is waiting; come, ev'ryone, with your gifts to share.

46. Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
1 I will rise in the early morning; the community's waiting for me. With a spring in my step I'm walking with my friends and my family.

47. Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
Refrain Let us go now to the banquet, to the feast of the universe. The table's set and a place is waiting; come, ev'ryone, with your gifts to share.

48. Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
2 God invites all the poor and hungry to the banquet of justice and good where the harvest will not be hoarded so that no one will lack for food.

49. Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
Refrain Let us go now to the banquet, to the feast of the universe. The table's set and a place is waiting; come, ev'ryone, with your gifts to share.

50. Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
3 May we build such a place among us where all people are equal in love. God has called us to work together and to share ev'rything we have

51. Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (#523) “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet”
Refrain Let us go now to the banquet, to the feast of the universe. The table's set and a place is waiting; come, ev'ryone, with your gifts to share.

52. Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
1. I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold.

53. Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well; In a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell."

54. Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
2. When you heard the wonder of the Word I was there to cheer you on; You were raised to praise the living Lord, to whom you now belong.

55. Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
If you find someone to share your time and you join your hearts as one, I'll be there to make your verses rhyme from dusk 'till rising sun."

56. Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
3. In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young, I'll be there to guide you through the night, complete what I've begun.

57. Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
When the evening gently closes in, and you shut your weary eyes, I'll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise."

58. Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
11/10/2018
Communion Distribution (723) “Borning Cry”
I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold.

59. 11/10/2018
Communion Blessing P
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. C

60. Communion Prayer P
Let us pray.
We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. C

61. Community Announcements
11/10/2018
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.

62. Blessing of Congregation
11/10/2018
Blessing of Congregation P
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. C

63. 1 Rise, O church, like Christ arisen,
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SENDING HYMN (#548) “Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen” Tune: “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven”
1 Rise, O church, like Christ arisen,
from this meal of love and grace;
may we through such love envision
whose we are, and whose, our praise.
Alleluia, alleluia;
God, the wonder of our days.

64. 2 Rise, transformed, and choose to follow
11/10/2018
SENDING HYMN (#548) “Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen” Tune: “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven”
2 Rise, transformed, and choose to follow
after Christ, though wounded, whole;
broken, shared, our lives are hallowed
to release and to console.
Alleluia, alleluia;
Christ, our present, past, and goal.

65. 3 Rise, remember well the future God has called us to receive;
11/10/2018
SENDING HYMN (#548) “Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen” Tune: “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven”
3 Rise, remember well the future
God has called us to receive;
present by God's loving nurture,
Spirited then let us live.
Alleluia, alleluia;
Spirit, grace by whom we live.

66. 4 Service be our sure vocation; courage be our daily breath;
11/10/2018
SENDING HYMN (#548) “Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen” Tune: “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven”
4 Service be our sure vocation;
courage be our daily breath;
mercy be our destination
from this day and unto death.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Rise, O church, a living faith.

67. REMEMBER TO STOP THE CAMERA.
11/10/2018
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.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship following this service.
REMEMBER TO STOP THE CAMERA.
PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
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