The Order of Worship Welcome & Announcements Mission Statement Stewardship Skit - "Turkey Tithes" Confession and Forgiveness – page 94 Gathering Song ELW #422 –"For All the Saints" (vs. 1, 2, 6 & 7) Greeting – page 147 P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. Kyrie - page 147 P: In peace, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. P: For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. P: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. P: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. P: Help save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. All: Amen Canticle of Praise - page 149 "This is the Feast" Prayer of the Day P: Let us pray. Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. Children's Message "What Makes a Person a Christian?" We Hear God's Word First Lesson: Revelations 7:9-17 (Pew Bible Page – 1124) The book of Revelation is written to seven churches in western Asia Minor during a time of great oppression. Today's reading is a response to the question asked in 6:17: "Who is able to stand?" The writer gives the faithful the assurance of God's protection and a vision of victory. Second Lesson: 1 John 3:1-3 (Pew Bible Page – 1113) A saint is one who has been set apart by God for God's purposes. God, out of divine love, set us apart to be the children of God. Our holy hope is that we shall see God as God really is. Gospel Acclamation – page 151 Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 (Pew Bible Page – 882) In the beatitudes, Jesus provides a unique description of those who are blessed with God's favor. His teaching is surprising and shocking to those who seek wealth, fame, and control over others. Sermon – Pr. Cindy S. Krause "Promises" We Respond to God's Word Hymn of the Day ELW #414 – "Holy God, We Praise Your Name" Apostles' Creed – page 105 Prayers P: Lord, in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer. Sharing of the Peace P: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you. The Offering Offering Prayer P: Let us pray. God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen. The Words of Institution The Lord's Prayer - Sung Holy Communion Prayer after Communion P: Let us pray. O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. Trinity Lutheran Church 223 S. Water Ave., New Hampton, IA 50659 Pastors: Pr. Kevin G. Frey & Pr. Cindy S. Krause Office Manager: Ellen Franzen Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Ph: (641) 394-2552, Fax: (641) 394-3900 Email: trinityc@iowatelecom.net Website: http://www.trinitylutherannewhampton.org Head Organist: Dennis Strum Custodian: Jim Mettner Blessing 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. C: Amen. The Sending Song "Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In" - Insert Dismissal P: Go in Peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #15315-ELW. All Saints Sunday November 1, 2014 – 5:30 pm November 2, 2014 – 8:00 am The mission of our congregation is to multiply and equip the children of God’s household!