{"id":2550,"date":"2020-11-08T20:25:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T02:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firstlutheranri.org\/?p=2550"},"modified":"2020-11-08T20:25:58","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T02:25:58","slug":"sunday-worship-service-8-november-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/firstlutheranri.org\/?p=2550","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Worship Service: 8 November 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Worship Service for Sunday, November 8, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prelude:<\/strong> -ELW 593- “Drawn to the Light.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today the prophet Amos calls for justice to roll down like waters. Paul urges us to encourage one another with the promised coming of the Lord. Jesus tells the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. Surrounded by the faithful of every time and place, we celebrate Christ\u2019s coming in our midst in the word of life and the feast of victory\u2014the marriage feast of the lamb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confession and Forgiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blessed be the holy Trinity, \u2629 one God, in whose image we are made,who claims us and calls us beloved. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy One,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

we confess that we are not awake for you. We are not faithful in using your gifts. We forget the least of our siblings. We do not see your beautiful image in one another. We are infected by sin that divides your beloved community. Open our hearts to your coming, open our eyes to see you in our neighbor, open our hands to serve your creation. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beloved, we are God\u2019s children, and Jesus, our Beloved, opens the door to us. Through \u2629 Jesus you are forgiven, by Jesus you are welcome, in Jesus you are called to rejoice! Let us live in the promises prepared for us from the foundation of the world. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Hymn:<\/strong> ELW 632- “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,”-verses 1, 3, and 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer of the Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Reading: Amos 5:18-24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the days of Amos, people thought that the day of the LORD would be a time of great victory, but Amos announced that it would be a day of darkness, not light. He said liturgy is no substitute for obedience. The LORD demands justice and righteousness in the community.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200318<\/sup>Alas for you who desire the day of the Lord!
\u2003\u2003Why do you want the day of the Lord?
\u2003It is darkness, not light;
\u2003\u200319<\/sup>as if someone fled from a lion,
\u2003\u2003and was met by a bear;
\u2003or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall,
\u2003\u2003and was bitten by a snake.
\u200320<\/sup>Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light,
\u2003\u2003and gloom with no brightness in it?

\u200321<\/sup>I hate, I despise your festivals,
\u2003\u2003and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
\u200322<\/sup>Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,
\u2003\u2003I will not accept them;
\u2003and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals
\u2003\u2003I will not look upon.
\u200323<\/sup>Take away from me the noise of your songs;
\u2003\u2003I will not listen to the melody of your harps.
\u200324<\/sup>But let justice roll down like waters,
\u2003\u2003and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm: Psalm 70<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u20031<\/sup>Be pleased, O God, to deliver me;
\u2003\u2003O Lord, make haste to help me.
\u20032<\/sup>Let those who seek my life be put to shame and confounded;<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced.<\/strong>\u00a0
\u20033<\/sup>Let those who say to me \u201cAha!\u201d and gloat over me
\u2003\u2003turn back because of their shame.
\u20034<\/sup>Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003let those who love your salvation say forever, \u201cGreat is the Lord!\u201d<\/strong>
\u20035<\/sup>But as for me, I am poor and needy; come to me quickly, O God.
\u2003\u2003You are my helper and my deliverer; O Lord, do not tarry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some of the Thessalonians are worried that dead Christians will be excluded from the resurrection to eternal life when Christ comes again. Paul reassures them with the word of hope that all Christians, living or dead, will be raised into everlasting life with Christ.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13<\/sup>We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14<\/sup>For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. 15<\/sup>For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. 16<\/sup>For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel\u2019s call and with the sound of God\u2019s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17<\/sup>Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. 18<\/sup>Therefore encourage one another with these words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jesus tells a parable about his own second coming, emphasizing the need for readiness at all times.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus said to the disciples: 1<\/sup>\u201cThen the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2<\/sup>Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3<\/sup>When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; 4<\/sup>but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5<\/sup>As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. 6<\/sup>But at midnight there was a shout, \u2018Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.\u2019 7<\/sup>Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. 8<\/sup>The foolish said to the wise, \u2018Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.\u2019 9<\/sup>But the wise replied, \u2018No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.\u2019 10<\/sup>And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. 11<\/sup>Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, \u2018Lord, lord, open to us.\u2019 12<\/sup>But he replied, \u2018Truly I tell you, I do not know you.\u2019 13<\/sup>Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sermon:<\/strong> Pastor Chris Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hymn of the Day:<\/strong> ELW 436- “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying,” verses. 1 and 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers of Intercession<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Longing for Christ\u2019s reign to come among us, we pray for the outpouring of God\u2019s power on the church, the world, and all in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy God, rouse us to deep praise as we gather for worship. Enliven our worship with sincere and heartfelt song. Sustain the work of all church musicians and artists who lead us in praise and prayer. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Creator, surprise and delight us with the beauty of the world you have made. Bless the work of landscapers, architects, and artists whose work invites us into harmonious living with your creation. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Judge, let justice roll down like waters over this world. Reign over the courtrooms of every land, in the hearts of those who guard the law and those who stand accused of crimes. Be present in cases where we long for both justice and mercy to prevail. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Companion, console those who feel lonely or abandoned. Share the hours of those who live and eat alone. Comfort those who have few friends or who struggle with their identity and place in this world. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Protector, be with all observing Veterans Day. Guard the lives of active duty and retired military personnel. Comfort all who mourn those who have died in the line of duty. Heal the wounds, both physical and mental, experienced by service members. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord of every blessing, your Son\u2019s blessing came to those living with poverty, grief, hunger, thirst, and persecution. Shape our vision of the saints to match his own. Awaken in us your call to serve all who suffer. Especially this day we pray for Mary Braden, Jeanna LaRue, Louise Larson, Karen Bemowski, and Dan Wolever. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy and Immortal One, we pray in thanksgiving for the lives of all who have died. Remind us of the frailty and shortness of our own lives and inspire us to use them for the building up of your kingdom. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receive our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, until that day when you gather all creation around your throne where you will reign forever and ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord’s Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

May the God of all creation, in whose image we are made, who claims us and calls us beloved, who strengthens us for service, give you reason to rejoice and be glad! The blessing of God, Sovereign, \u2629 Savior, and Spirit, be with you today and always. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sending Hymn:<\/strong> – ELW 638- “Blessed Assurance,” all verses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dismissal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Facebook link to the worship service for Sunday, November 8, 2020:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/190629367619921\/videos\/3830723980305870<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: Parable of 10 bridesmaids, freebibleimages.org and Justice, StPaulCarlisle.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music credits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pianist\/ Organist: Pam Edwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song leaders: Brittany & Miriam Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Drawn to the Light.” Text: John C. Ylvisaker, b. 1937. Music: John C. Ylvisaker. Text and music copyright 1990 John C. Ylvisaker. All rights reserved. Permission for print and to podcast\/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-704843.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“O God, Our Help in Ages Past,”-verses 1, 3, and 6. Text: Isaac Watts, 1674 – 1748, alt.. Music: William Croft, 1678 – 1727. Public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying,” verses. 1 and 2. Text: Philipp Nicolai, 1556 -1608; tr. composite. Music: Philipp Nicolai. Text copyright 1999 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Permission for print and to podcast\/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-704843.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Blessed Assurance,” all verses. Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820 – 1915. Music: Phoebe P. Knapp, 1830 – 1908. Public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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