26^th Sunday after Pentecost

November 17, 2024, 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel and on Facebook Live

Classic Communion Service

We honor the Kumeyaay Nation, on whose ancestral lands we have made our home.

Holy Communion will be part of this service. Here at Gethsemane we practice open communion, meaning all who believe in the power of Jesus Christ to bring salvation are welcome to join in. In our Lutheran understanding, both sacraments—Baptism and Holy Communion—are best conducted among the gathered assembly. If you are present on this live-stream, you are present in our assembly. The body of Christ is not limited by place or time, so even if you are on the replay of this service, you are part of our assembly. Any bread and any wine or grape juice will do. If you are celebrating as a family or group, please feel free to break the bread into the right number of portions or have a separate piece for each person. Same with the cup. You may have one cup for all or each member gathered uses a separate cup. We believe the Christ is fully present in both Word and Sacrament, in both the bread and the wine/grape juice so if you only have one or the other, or even if you refrain from communion, you are not missing out on the grace of God. We understand both the Word and Sacraments as the means of grace. Remember it is not the type of bread or wine, nor is it the quantity, but it is your faith in taking the elements that is the window for the Holy Spirit to enter your life.

In the interactive part of the liturgy, the leader’s part is in regular text. The people’s response is in bold. All people are welcome to sing along with the songs where the lyrics are printed.

GATHERING

WELCOME

 

“We All Are One in Mission”                  ELW #576

 

1    We all are one in mission;

      we all are one in call,

      our varied gifts united

      by Christ, the Lord of all.

      A single great commission

      compels us from above

      to plan and work together

      that all may know Christ’s love.

2    We all are called for service,

      to witness in God’s name.

      Our ministries are diff’rent;

      our purpose is the same:

      to touch the lives of others

      with God’s surprising grace,

      so ev’ry folk and nation

      may feel God’s warm embrace.

3    Now let us be united,

      and let our song be heard.

      Now let us be a vessel

      for God’s redeeming Word.

      We all are one in mission;

      we all are one in call,

      our varied gifts united

      by Christ, the Lord of all.

Text: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955

Text © 1986 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

 

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

who forgives all our sin,

whose mercy endures forever.

Amen.

God promises to forgive our iniquity

and to remember our sin no more.

By grace we have been saved.

In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ,

the source of eternal healing,

our sins are forgiven.

Therefore, we dare to confess our sin and come to God for healing.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Gracious God, have mercy on us.

We confess that we have honored you with our lips,

but have harmed our neighbors with both words and deeds.

The cravings at war within us cause conflicts and disputes.

In our desire to be first we make distinctions to use against others.

We place the needs of the poor and the suffering behind our own.

In your great mercy, forgive us.

Draw near to us with grace in our time of need,

and turn us to follow in the way of Jesus, the Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

Recognizing that we are a loved and forgiven people, by your grace, oh God, we worship you.

 

GREETING

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

 

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

 

“Jesus, Still Lead On”                  ELW #624

1    Jesus, still lead on,

      till our rest be won;

      and, although the way be cheerless,

      we will follow, calm and fearless;

      guide us by your hand

      to the promised land.

2    If the way be drear,

      if the foe be near,

      let no faithless fears o’ertake us,

      let not faith and hope forsake us;

      safely past the foe

      to our home we go.

3    When we seek relief

      from a long-felt grief,

      when temptations come alluring

      make us patient and enduring;

      show us that bright shore

      where we weep no more.

4    Jesus, still lead on,

      till our rest be won;

      heav’nly leader, still direct us,

      still support, console, protect us,

      till we safely stand

      in the promised land.

Text: Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; tr. Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897, alt.

 

WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

 

CHOIR ANTHEM                                                                                     “Jesus, Savior”

 

Mark 13:1-8

In the last week of his life, Jesus warned his disciples concerning trials that were to come upon them and upon the world. He exhorts the listener: Do not be alarmed.

1 Samuel 2:1-10

My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God. (1 Sa. 2:1)

 

1 Samuel 1:4-20

This story introduces us to Elkanah, a devout Israelite, and his wife, Hannah, who is unable to have children. God grants Hannah’s prayer and she bears a son, Samuel, who will be an important figure in Israel’s history. Samuel, the last of Israel’s judges, anoints the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.

 

SERMON                                                                                                       Pastor Karla

 

“You Are Mine”                                     ELW #581

 

1          “I will come to you in the silence,

            I will lift you from all your fear.

            You will hear my voice,

            I claim you as my choice.

            Be still and know I am here.”

2          “I am hope for all who are hopeless,

            I am eyes for all who long to see.

            In the shadows of the night,

            I will be your light.

            Come and rest in me.”

Refrain

            “Do not be afraid, I am with you.

            I have called you each by name.

            Come and follow me,

            I will bring you home;

            I love you and you are mine.”

3          “I am strength for all the despairing,

            healing for the ones who dwell in shame.

            All the blind will see,

            the lame will all run free,

            and all will know my name.”  Refrain

4          “I am the Word that leads all to freedom,

            I am the peace the world cannot give.

            I will call your name,

            embracing all your pain.

            Stand up, now walk and live!”  Refrain

Text: David Haas, b. 1957

Text © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Protect us, O God, for we take refuge in you;

                  You are our Lord, our good above all other. (Psalm 16:1)

 

MEAL

OFFERING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF GOD’S CHURCH

We have prayed. We have sung.  We have heard the Word. Now, being thankful for the ministry we are called to do, we are invited to offer ourselves; our time, talents and treasure in faithful witness of the good things God has done for us and in confidence that our worship extends beyond this place and time. Your financial contributions are gratefully accepted to further the life and ministry of Gethsemane Lutheran. Thank you.

 

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER AND WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD’S PRAYER

One: And now, join me in praying as Jesus taught us…

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

now and forever.

Amen.

 

DISTRIBUTION

 

POST COMMUNION BLESSING

 

SENDING

 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

BLESSING

 

“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”                       ELW #632, vss 1, 2, 3, 6

1    O God, our help in ages past,

      our hope for years to come,

      our shelter from the stormy blast,

      and our eternal home:

2    Under the shadow of your throne

      your saints have dwelt secure;

      sufficient is your arm alone,

      and our defense is sure.

3    Before the hills in order stood

      or earth received its frame,

      from everlasting you are God,

      to endless years the same.

6    O God, our help in ages past,

      our hope for years to come,

      still be our guard while troubles last

      and our eternal home.

Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt.

 

OUR DECLARATION OF MISSION

You are the body of Christ.

We are the body of Christ, indeed!

So go in peace

To explore the Faith

Live in peace

To express our faith to others

Share the peace

By inviting others to join us on this journey.

WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST, SO LET’S GO LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS!

THANKS BE TO GOD. 

 

 

Reading synopsis, Prayer of the Day, and cover art from Sundays and Seasons. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Please visit our Web site at www.augsburgfortress.org. All music is used with permission under CCLI #3225965.