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Redeemer Virtual Worship | First Sunday in Advent (Nov. 29, 2020)

11/29/2020

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JOIN Zoom Fellowship at 9:30am
WORSHIP LEADERS:

The Rev. Dr. Sharon Kelly, interim pastor
The Rev. Dr. Robin Bell, guest preacher
Jenny Lutter, reader
Alyssa Schwitzer, Emander Deward, vocalists
Steven Hobert, piano
Amy Koopman, intercessor & videographer | Dave Scharnhorst, audio engineer



                                            WORSHIP BULLETIN
     
                                        First Sunday of Advent

                                                                 November 29, 2020

PRELUDE/ LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH 
Let us pray: We praise you, O God, for this evergreen crown, that marks our days of preparation for Christ’s advent. As we light the first candle on this advent wreath, raise us up from sleep that we may be ready to greet our lord when he comes with all the saints and angels. Enlighten us with your grace and prepare our hearts to welcome him with joy. Grant this through Christ our lord whose coming is certain and whose day draws near. Amen. 

ADVENT GREETING
Holy God, the Beginning and the Ending, our Hope as we wait, we praise you for joining us to your people of old.
We bless you for your prophets who call us to righteousness and promise a new earth with peace for all.
For the Word of your covenant, we thank you, O God. We thank you, O God.
We praise you for the coming of Jesus our Lord, who lifts up the lowly, heals the suffering world, and proclaims your way of mercy and truth.
For your Word who is Christ, we magnify you, O God. We magnify you, O God.
Send your Spirit on all who receive your Word.
Nurture our faith with your grace, accompany us with your might, and empower our zeal for your justice and joy.
For your Word through the church, we praise you, O God. We praise you, O God.
 All praise to you, holy God, today, tomorrow, and forever. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection awaken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

HYMN: We Worship You

THE WORD

First Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
1 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence— 2 as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil— to make your name known to your adversaries, so that the nations might tremble at your presence!
3 When you did awesome deeds that we did not expect, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. 4 From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him. 5 You meet those who gladly do right, those who remember you in your ways. But you were angry, and we sinned; because you hid yourself we transgressed. 6 We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. 7 There is no one who calls on your name, or attempts to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. 8 Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. 9 Do not be exceedingly angry, O Lord, and do not remember iniquity forever. Now consider, we are all your people.
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim.

2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your strength and come to help us.
3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved.
4 O Lord God of hosts, how long will your anger fume when your  people pray? 
5 You have fed them with the bread of tears; you have given them bowls of tears to drink.
6 You have made us the derision of our neighbors, and our enemies laugh us to scorn.
7 Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved.
17 Let your hand be upon the one at  your right hand, the one you have made so strong for yourself. 
18 And so will we never turn away from you; give us life, that we may call upon your name.
19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved. 


Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, 5 for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind—6 just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you—7 so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation: Soon and Very Soon TFF 38

Pastor: The Holy Gospel According to Mark 13:24-37
C: Glory to you, O Lord
[Jesus said:] 24“In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. 27 Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
  28“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
  32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35 Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, 36 or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ

SERMON: The Rev. Dr. Robin Bell

HYMN: My Lord, What a Morning

CONFESSION of FAITH The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
 We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. 
Amen.

Affirmation of Vocation: Welcoming to Redeemer The Rev. Paul and Mrs. Jennifer Lutter and daughter Annika 

SHARING of the PEACE! 
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.

Offering Prayer
We pray: Generous God, you have created all that is, and you provide for us in every season. Bless all that we offer, that through these gifts the world will receive your blessing. In the name of Jesus, Emmanuel, we pray. Amen.

PRAYERS of INTERCESSION
Lord, Listen to your children praying (TFF 247)
...Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (traditional)
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, 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.

 SENDING

BENEDICTION:  The Creator of the stars bless your Advent waiting, the long-expected Savior fill you with love, the unexpected Spirit guide your journey, ☩ now and forever. Amen.

DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)  
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure 
‘Til we meet again (2x)

L: Go in peace. Prepare the way of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God
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Thanksgiving Meditation | November 25, 2020

11/25/2020

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On the eve of Thanksgiving 2020, we share with you a sermon meditation from Redeemer member Paul Koopman, as delivered to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Brooklyn Center) for Thanksgiving in 2019. We also share with you the song "Crowded Table" by The Highwomen, which underscores the message preached from the Gospel of John.

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Redeemer Virtual Worship | November 22, 2020

11/22/2020

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REDEEMER VIRTUAL WORSHIP
Lectionary 34 | Third Sunday of Advent Project

Zoom Fellowship @ 9:30am
WORSHIP LEADERS:
The Rev. Dr. Sharon Kelly, interim pastor
The Rev. Dr. Robin Bell, guest preacher
Rachel Birkedal, Derwin Halim, & Amy Koopman, readers
Alyssa Schwitzer, Emander Deward, Traiveon Dunlap, & Steven Hobert, musicians

                                            WORSHIP BULLETIN

WELCOME & OPENING LITURGY
We praise you, O God, for your creating Word!
You set the foundations of the world
and gave breath to every living thing.
There is no Rock like you.
Blessed be God, forevermore;
       our hearts sing of your mercy and might!
 We praise you, O God, for your liberating Word!
In your steadfast love you led the people whom you redeemed,
you guided them by your strength to the land of promise.
You have lifted up the lowly.
Blessed be God, forevermore;
     our hearts sing of your mercy and might!
 We praise you, O God, for your life-giving Word!
Your Word became flesh and lived among us,
full of grace and truth.
You have looked with favor on the lowliness of your servants.
Blessed be God, forevermore;
     our hearts sing of your mercy and might!
Blessed be God, from this time on and forevermore, from the rising of the sun to its setting.With Miriam, Hannah, and Mary, we give you thanks and praise for your creating, liberating, and life-giving Word! Send us forth in the power of your Spirit to sing of your greatness and serve all people,following Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.  (Exodus 15; 1 Samuel 2; Psalm 113; Luke 1; John 1)

PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

HYMN: Lord I Lift Your Name on High

THE WORD
First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
11 Thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. 12 As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. 13 I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. 14 I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15 I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. 16 I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice.
  20 Therefore, thus says the Lord God to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21 Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, 22 I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.
  23 I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. 24 And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them; I, the Lord, have spoken.
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 95:1-7a 
1 Come, let us sing  to the Lord;
  let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving
  and raise a loud shout to the Lord with psalms.
3 For you, Lord, are a great God,
  and a great ruler above all gods.
4 In your hand are the caverns of the earth;
  the heights of the hills are also yours. 
5 The sea is yours, for you made it,
  and your hands have molded the dry land.
6 Come, let us worship and bow down,
  let us kneel before the Lord our maker.
7a For the Lord is our God,
  and we are the people of God’s pasture and the sheep of God’s hand. 

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation: Soon and Very Soon

The Holy Gospel According to Matthew 25:31-46
C: Glory to you, O Lord
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. 34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ 40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family you did it to me.’ 41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44 Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’ 45 Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46 And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ

SERMON: The Rev. Dr. Robin Bell

HYMN: You are Good (Israel Houghton)

CONFESSION of FAITH The Apostle’s Creed
 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 
 I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
 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. 

SHARING of the PEACE! 
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.

PRAYERS of INTERCESSION
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying (TFF 247)
...Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (traditional)
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, 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.

SENDING
BENEDICTION: 
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, ☩ Savior, and Spirit,
be with you today and always. Amen.

DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)  
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure 
‘Til we meet again (2x)

L: Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God
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Redeemer Virtual Worship | November 15, 2020

11/15/2020

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CLICK HERE to JOIN US for ZOOM FELLOWSHIP at 9:30am!


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November 15, 2020 Word and Prayer
Lectionary 33 | 2nd Sunday of Advent Project

WELCOME
We praise you, O God, for your creating Word! You set the foundations of the world and gave breath to every living thing. There is no Rock like you.
Blessed be God, forevermore; our hearts sing of your mercy and might!
We praise you, O God, for your liberating Word! In your steadfast love you led the people whom you redeemed, you guided them by your strength to the land of promise. You have lifted up the lowly.
Blessed be God, forevermore; our hearts sing of your mercy and might!
We praise you, O God, for your life-giving Word! Your Word became flesh and lived among us, full of grace and truth. You have looked with favor on the lowliness of your servants.
Blessed be God, forevermore; our hearts sing of your mercy and might!
 
Blessed be God, from this time on and forevermore, from the rising of the sun to its setting.With Miriam, Hannah, and Mary, we give you thanks and praise for your creating, liberating, and life-giving Word! Send us forth in the power of your Spirit to sing of your greatness and serve all people,following Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen. 
(Exodus 15; 1 Samuel 2; Psalm 113; Luke 1; John 1)


PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: 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. Amen.

HYMN: Fill Me Up, God

THE WORD

First Reading: Amos 5:18-24
    18 Alas for you who desire the day of the Lord! Why do you want the day of the Lord? It is darkness, not light; 1 9as if someone fled from a lion, and was met by a bear; or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall, and was bitten by a snake. 20 Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light, and gloom with no brightness in it?
    21 I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. 22Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,I will not accept them; and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals I will not look upon. 23 Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. 24 But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.
 
Psalm 70 (Speak in unison)
1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me!
2 Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life. Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire to hurt me.
3 Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!” turn back because of their shame.
4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”
5 But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay!

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! 4 But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; 5 for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6 So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; 7 for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation: Soon and Very Soon 

The Holy Gospel According to Matthew 25:14-30
C: Glory to you, O Lord
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 14 “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. 17 In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 18 But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 19 After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20 Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 22 And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’ 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 24 Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’ 26 But his master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 29 For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 30 As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ”
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ

SERMON: Pastor Kelly

HYMN: Every Praise
 
CONFESSION of FAITH The Apostle’s Creed
 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 
 I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
 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. 
 
SHARING of the PEACE! 
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.

PRAYERS of INTERCESSION
Lord, Listen to your children praying (TFF 247)
...Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (traditional)
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, 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.

SENDING

BENEDICTION: 
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, ☩ Savior, and Spirit, be with you today and always. Amen.

DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)  
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure 

‘Til we meet again (2x)

L: Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God
WORSHIP LEADERS: 
Interim pastor: The Rev. Dr. Sharon Kelly
Musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Steven Hobert, Traiveon Dunlap, Emander Deward
Reader: Elijah Koopman
Intercessor: Amy Koopman

Sound Engineer: Dave Scharnhorst

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Redeemer Parked Car & Virtual Worship | November 8, 2020

11/8/2020

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JOIN US on FACEBOOK LIVE at 9:30am for
PARKED CAR WORSHIP from REDEEMER'S BACKYARD!

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Redeemer Virtual Worship | All Saints Day (November 1, 2020)

11/1/2020

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JOIN US for LIVESTREAMED WORSHIP at 9:30am on FACEBOOK!

WORSHIP LEADERS: 
The Rev. Dr. Sharon Kelly (Interim Pastor)
Alyssa Schwitzer, Trai Dunlap, and Emander Deward (musicians)
The Scherer Family (Readers)
Amy Koopman (Videographer)

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                                     November 1, 2020 | All Saints Day
                        In memoriam of Mrs. Delores Runsewe and all who have died.

9:15 a.m. PRELUDE (Distributing Holy Communion + Receiving Offerings) 
9:30 a.m. WELCOME 

PRAYER OF THE DAY
We 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. Amen.
 
HYMN: Every Time I Feel the Spirit (TFF 241)

THE WORD
First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17

9 After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. 10 They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 singing,
 “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
  13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?” 14 I said to him, “Sir, you are the one that knows.” Then he said to me, “These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. 16 They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; 17 for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.
 
Psalm 34: 1-10, 22 (Speak alternate verse)
1 I will bless the Lord| at all times; the praise of God shall ever be in my mouth.
2 I will glory in the Lord; let the lowly hear and rejoice. 
3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; let us exalt God’s name together.
4 I sought the Lord, who answered me and delivered me from all my terrors.
5 Look upon the Lord and be radiant, and let not your faces be ashamed.
6 I called in my affliction, and the Lord heard me and saved me from all my  troubles. 
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear the Lord and delivers them.
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are they who take refuge in God!
9 Fear the Lord you saints; for those who fear the Lord lack nothing.
10 The lions are in want and suffer hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good.
22 O Lord, you redeem the life | of your servants, and those who put their trust in you will not be punished. 

Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
1See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. 3And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises  (TFF 158)
Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises; All our hearts are filled with gladness. 
Hallelujah, we sing your praises; All our hearts are filled with gladness.

The Holy Gospel According to Matthew : 1-12
C: Glory to you, O Lord
1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
P: The Gospel of the Lord  C: Praise to you, O Christ

SERMON: Pastor Kelly

HYMN: I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me (TFF 191)

SHARING OF THE PEACE: (Distanced! Wave, air-hugs, bow,or blow kisses) The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.

OFFERING PRAYER:
We pray: God of all goodness, generations have turned to you,
gathered around your table, and shared your abundant blessings.
Number us among them that, as we gather these gifts from your abundance,
and give thanks for your rich blessings, we may feast upon your very self
and care for all that you have made,through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and Servant. Amen.
 
WORDS OF INSTITUTION for Thanksgiving of the Sacrament of Holy Communion: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, . . . Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup,  . . . Do this for the remembrance of me.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (traditional)
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, 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.

Receiving the promise: The body and blood of Christ given and shed for you. Eat the bread and wine. (Discard the package at your homes).

PRAYER AFTER HOLY COMMUNION
We pray: Lord Jesus, in this simple meal you have set a banquet.
Sustain us on the journey, strengthen us to care for the least of your beloved children, and give us glad and generous hearts
as we meet you on the way. Amen
 
BLESSING: 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, ☩ Savior, and
Spirit, be with you today and always. Amen.


SENDING
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)  
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure 
​
‘Til we meet again (2x)

DISMISSAL:
L: Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord. 
​
C: Thanks be to God
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