1. Welcome 10:30am Service to Elk River Lutheran Church
11/29/2018
Welcome 10:30am 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. Community Announcements
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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.

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

4. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: As for me
LiFT: As for me
Leader: and my household,
LiFT: and my household,

5. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: We
LiFT: We
Leader: will serve
LiFT: will serve
Leader: the Lord.
LiFT: the Lord.

6. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: We
LiFT: We
Leader: will serve
LiFT: will serve
Leader: the Lord.
LiFT: the Lord.

7. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: As for me
Congregation: As for me
Leader: and my household,
C: and my household,

8. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: We
Congregation: We
Leader: will serve
Congregation: will serve
Leader: the Lord.
Congregation: the Lord.

9. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: We
Congregation: We
Leader: will serve
Congregation: will serve
Leader: the Lord.
Congregation: the Lord.

10. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: We
Congregation: We
Leader: will serve
Congregation: will serve
Leader: the Lord.
Congregation: the Lord.

11. Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
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Gathering Hymn “As For Me”
Leader: We
Congregation: We
Leader: will serve
Congregation: will serve
Leader: the Lord.
Congregation: the Lord.
All: As for me and my household,
We will serve the Lord.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Confession and Forgiveness
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

17. 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

18. Song of Praise “For All That You’ve Done (As Family We’ll Go)”
VERSE 1 Your grace will never be forgot. Your mercy all my life Will be my soul's forever song, My story and my light.

19. Song of Praise “For All That You’ve Done (As Family We’ll Go)”
VERSE 2 From mountaintop to valley low, Through laughter and through tears, Surely the goodness of my God Will follow all the years.

20. Song of Praise “For All That You’ve Done (As Family We’ll Go)”
CHORUS For all that You have done for us, For every battle won, We'll raise a song to bless Your heart; For all that You have done.

21. Song of Praise “For All That You’ve Done (As Family We’ll Go)”
VERSE 3 In all our failures and regrets, You've always led us home. Redemption's arm has raised us up, Our triumph in the storm.

22. Song of Praise “For All That You’ve Done (As Family We’ll Go)”
CHORUS For all that You have done for us, For every battle won, We'll raise a song to bless Your heart; For all that You have done.

23. Song of Praise “For All That You’ve Done (As Family We’ll Go)”
VERSE 4 In unity we'll stand as one. As family we'll go Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand Into the great unknown.

24. Song of Praise “For All That You’ve Done (As Family We’ll Go)”
CHORUS For all that You have done for us, For every battle won, We'll raise a song to bless Your heart; For all that You have done.

25. 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

26. Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
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Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

27. Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
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Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
8Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

28. Children are invited to come to the front.
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Children’s Message
Children are invited to come to the front.

29. Gospel Reading: Luke 4:14-23
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Gospel Reading: Luke 4:14-23
14Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit,
returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom.

30. Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
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Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
1As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples
said to him, "Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!" 2Then Jesus asked him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down." 3When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,

31. Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
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Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
4Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign
that all these things are about to be accomplished? 5Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware that no one leads you astray. 6Many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come.

32. Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
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Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
8 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. 9As for yourselves, beware; for they will hand you over to councils; and you will be beaten in synagogues; and you will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them. 10And the good news must first be proclaimed to all nations.

33. Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
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Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-11
11 "When they bring you to trial and hand you over,
do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.”
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ. P C

34. Sermon Jeremy Hallquist
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Sermon Jeremy Hallquist

35. Where the bonds of peace,
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Song of the Day “Oh How Good It Is”
VERSE 1
Oh how good it is When the family of God
Dwells together in spirit, In faith and unity;
Where the bonds of peace,
Of acceptance and love
Are the fruit of His presence
Here among us.

36. For He dwells in the presence of His people.
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Song of the Day “Oh How Good It Is”
CHORUS
So, with one voice we'll sing to the Lord,
And with one heart we'll live out His word;
Till the whole earth sees
The Redeemer has come,
For He dwells in the presence of His people.

37. Oh how good it is On this journey we share To rejoice with the happy,
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Song of the Day “Oh How Good It Is”
VERSE 2
Oh how good it is On this journey we share
To rejoice with the happy,
And weep with those who mourn;
For the weak find strength,
The afflicted find grace,
When we offer the blessing Of belonging.

38. For He dwells in the presence of His people.
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Song of the Day “Oh How Good It Is”
CHORUS
So, with one voice we'll sing to the Lord,
And with one heart we'll live out His word;
Till the whole earth sees
The Redeemer has come,
For He dwells in the presence of His people.
Da, da, da...

39. Of the Son, with the Father, And the Spirit.
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Song of the Day “Oh How Good It Is”
VERSE 3
Oh how good it is To embrace His command
To prefer one another, Forgive as He forgives;
When we live as one We all share in the love
Of the Son, with the Father, And the Spirit.

40. For He dwells in the presence of His people.
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Song of the Day “Oh How Good It Is”
CHORUS
So, with one voice we'll sing to the Lord,
And with one heart we'll live out His word;
Till the whole earth sees
The Redeemer has come,
For He dwells in the presence of His people.

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

42. 11/29/2018
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.

43. 11/29/2018
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.

44. 11/29/2018
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.

45. Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer
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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

46. Tithe.ly text the word GIVE to 612-324-8257
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Offertory
Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
 “Step Into the Water”
Written by L. Kirk Talley
Featuring River’s Edge Quartet
Tithe.ly
text the word GIVE to

47. Offering Prayer
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. P C

48. 11/29/2018
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.

49. 11/29/2018
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…

50. 11/29/2018
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

51. 11/29/2018
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.

52. Communion Song “In the Garden”
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VERSE 1
I come to the garden alone,
While the dew is still on the roses;
And the voice I hear falling on my ear,
The Son of God discloses.

53. Communion Song “In the Garden”
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CHORUS
And He walks with me,
And He talks with me,
And He tell me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.

54. Communion Song “In the Garden”
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VERSE 2
He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.

55. Communion Song “In the Garden”
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CHORUS
And He walks with me,
And He talks with me,
And He tell me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.

56. Communion Song “In the Garden”
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VERSE 3
I’d stay in the garden with Him
Tho’ the night around me be falling;
But He bids me go, thro’ the voice of woe;
His voice to me is calling.

57. Communion Song “In the Garden”
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CHORUS
And He walks with me,
And He talks with me,
And He tell me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.

58. 11/29/2018
Communion Blessing P
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. C

59. 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

60. Blessing of Congregation
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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

61. Sending Song “Rejoice in the Lord Always”
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Sending Song “Rejoice in the Lord Always”
Rejoice in the Lord always, Again I say, rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!

62. Go in peace. Share the Good News! We will! Thanks be to God.
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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.
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