Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
November 12, 2023
Lutheran Book of Worship – Setting 2
Please stand, as you are able, when indicated by *
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
- Brief Order for Confession & Forgiveness p. 77
*P: I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord.
Thoughts of peace, and not of evil. Then you shall call upon Me,
and pray to Me, and I will hearken unto you, and I will turn your
captivity, and gather you from all nations and from all places. - C: Lord, You have been favorable to Your land. You have
brought back the captivity of Jacob. - Hymn: “O Word of God Incarnate” LBW #231
*Apostolic Greeting p. 78 - Hymn of Praise (“Glory to God in the highest…”) p. 79-80
- Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: Amos 5: 18-24
Psalm 70 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 - The Holy Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
- Hymn: “All Depends on Our Possessing” LBW #447
- Apostles’ Creed p. 85
- Prayer of the Church p. 85
- The Peace p. 86
Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards…”) p. 86 - Great Thanksgiving p. 88-89
- Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 89-91
Agnus Dei and Communion p. 92 - Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord…”) p. 92-93
- Benediction & Amen p. 94-95
- Hymn: “Now Thank We All Our God” LBW #534
- Sending
- Postlude
The altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God by
Thierry and Courtney Amar in celebration of their 38 th anniversary
Welcome to our Visitors!
Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you as you join us in worship
this morning. Please fill out a Visitor Connect card, these are
found either on the entrance table or in the pew rack in front of
you. Completed cards will be collected along with the offering
today.
Sunday School
All are welcome to attend Sunday School before worship
beginning at 8:45; classes are available for both children and
adults.
Holy Communion
Those who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified
and risen, is truly present in, with, and under the forms of bread
and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation, are
welcome to the Lord’s Table. Please let the Pastor know that you
wish to receive this gift of life by holding out your open hands. If
you desire to drink the wine from the common cup, please
proceed to the left chalice after receiving the wafer. If you prefer to
dip the wafer into the wine, please proceed to the right chalice
after receiving the wafer. You are encouraged to bring young
children forward for a blessing. The sign for a blessing is folded
hands.
Disciples in Service- Sunday, November 12
Ushers: John Kollmeyer, Rik Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Jack Price
Acolyte: Kim Price Crucifer: Jack Price
Servers: Kim Price, Jack Price
Disciples in Service- Sunday, November 19, 2023
Ushers: Dan Alloway, Scott Barrett
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Jack Price
Acolyte: Kim Price Crucifer: Jack Price
Servers: Kim Price, Jack Price
Altar Guild: Kim Price