Freedom From Paralysis
Our bible readings this Sunday all concern the second coming of Christ. In today’s gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that it is not sufficient merely to maintain things as they are. Those who await his return should make good use of the gifts that God has provided them. Though we do not know and cannot calculate the day of Christ’s return, we live faithfully in the here in now as we anticipate the day when we will be given eternal salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Prelude: “Harvest Cantata”, J.S. Bach
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering Hymn: “God Is Here”
Apostolic Greeting
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Choir Anthem: “Praise to God, Immortal Praise”, Mary Lynn Lightfoot
Children’s Time
Bells of Hope: “Thanksgiving Celebration in G”, Michael Keller
Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon: “Freedom From Paralysis”, Pastor Dan Severson
Sermon Hymn: “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore”
Apostles Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Offering and Offertory Music: “Now Thank We All Our God”, Charles Callahan
Offering Response and Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
The Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Angus Dei
Communion Distribution
Post Communion Prayer
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”
Dismissal
Postlude: “Now Thank We All Our God”, Siegfried Karg-Elert
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