GOD GATHERS US

Prelude  

Welcome and Call to Worship All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P    We gather to worship and give thanks to Almighty God,  

     who is the source of light and life.  

C We are made in God’s image and called to new life in Jesus Christ.

P     In all times and places your people proclaim your glory in unending praise.  

C We praise you today for saints and martyrs, faithful people in every age

who have followed your Son, Jesus Christ.

P    As they witnessed to Christ’s resurrection, may we be strengthened by their  

   witness and supported by their fellowship, that we may run with perseverance 

     the race that lies before us and, with them, receive the unfading crown of glory.  

C We praise you, almighty God, through Christ, your Son,

in the Holy Spirit. Amen. 

PRESTON MEADOW LUTHERAN CHURCH

ALL SAINTS DAY WITH SERVICE OF HEALING & REMEMBRANCE

November 4, 2018 • 8:30 & 11am Worship

Please silence your cell phones. Feel free to notify an usher if you would like a hearing assistance device.

Opening Hymn

The Apostles’ Creed  

C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come 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.

P  Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,  

        let us remember all the saints before God –  

  those who have died and those who were baptized in this past year.  

 

Christ says, Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;  

for I am gentle and humble in heart,   

C and you will find rest for your souls.

P    For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.   

C And you will find rest for your souls.  

P This is the will of the one who sent me,  

 that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me,   

C and I will raise them up at the last day.

The names of the departed are read. * Indicates PMLC Congregation Members.

Remembrance of All Saints

Andrea Ezell

* Anita McKemie

Barbara Gunther

Betty Pepin

Beverly Renck Devillier

* Bob Kempf

Clara Tatsch

Colonel Herbert E. Ing Jr.

Daisy McRae

Dave Benedict

Debbie Zaic

Dick Wyttenbach

Ed Ziobro

Emil Dietz

Frances Bockhorn

Georgia Eichler

Gerry Sondgroth

Gordon Baker

* Henrietta (Etta) Schmidt

Hensel Fremstad

Herb Carroll

Herbert Koithan

Joan ʺGrannyʺ Will

John Macauley

Jurene Turner

Kathryn Hood

Ken Shaffer

Lisa Kieke McGuinness

Lois Steimle

Louis Patton

Maggie McGrane

Marian Karrys

Mary Ann Robey Myers

Mary Anne Goetz

Mary Corbelli

Mike Mullen

Morrie Sondgroth

Ortt Drake

Rachel Coen‐Tuff

Ralph Hackemack

Reverend Claude Pittenger

* Rheba Butler

Robert Maier

Ruth Bortz

Sheila Church

Shirley Kiner

Stella Waldron

Tate Foster

Will Elvers

Wren Allen Worley

P  All who are baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.  

C We belong to Christ and are heirs according to the promise of God. 

The names of the newly baptized are read.

P     Let us pray. Lord God, creator of all, you have made us creatures of this earth,  

but have also promised us a share in life eternal. According to your promises,    

may all who have been baptized in Christ come with your saints to the joys of   

your kingdom, where there will be neither sorrow nor pain, but life everlasting.  

C Alleluia. Amen. 

Avery Marie Benedict

Hanna Lynn Berglund

Michael James Clark

Alix Dominique Delbarre

Anthony Kenneth Dumesnil

Reagan Anne Ensey

Beckham Grey Jackson

Eliot Alfred Meeks

Sophie Anne Mussachio

Franklin Shaw Points

Niels Kenneth Pollack

Prayer of the Day P  Let us pray. Eternal God, neither death nor life can separate us from your love. 

Grant that we may serve you faithfully here on earth, and in heaven rejoice with all 

your saints, who ceaselessly proclaim your glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, 

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.   

C Amen

Apostolic Greeting

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.

Worship, Connect, Grow Serve Opportunities

To all of our guests: One of the many ways we live out our faith is through JOYFUL GENEROSITY. We’d like to celebrate that God has brought you here

today by making a $25 contribution in your name to a charity of your choice. After worship, please stop by our Welcome Center in the Atrium so you can designate the

charity and provide us with your information. Thank you for joining us today.

Choral Anthem (11:00)             “His Voice as the Sound” arr. by Shaw/Parker 

                                  Sanctuary Choir 

INTO THE WORD  

First Reading Isaiah 25:6‐9 Pew Bible p. 586  

After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God.              

Second Reading Revelation 21:1‐6a Pew Bible p. 1041 

After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God.              

Gospel Acclamation    

A  The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 11th chapter: 

  C  Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel Reading John 11:32‐44 Pew Bible p. 898        

  A   The Gospel of our Lord. 

C  Praise to you, O Christ.

Kids Word Time (11:00)   

Sermon Pastor Paul Mussachio & Steve Bargmann     

Gospel Acclamation    

Hymn of the Day  

Prayers of Intercession

Please kneel as you are able. After each petition:

A In your great mercy, 

C hear our prayer.

The Peace

P  The peace of the Lord be with you always.     

C And also with you.

The people greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace.

AT THE TABLE

The Great Thanksgiving  

P  The Lord be with you. 

C And also with you.

P  Lift up your hearts. 

C We lift them to the Lord.

P  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 

C It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy...and join their unending hymn:  

P We give you thanks, Father, through Jesus Christ...both now and forever. 

C Amen. 

P Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, we pray the prayer Jesus gave us: 

Lord’s Prayer

C  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. 

Communion 

At Preston Meadow Lutheran, our communion table is “open.” That means that you don’t have to be a member of PMLC to commune, or even a Lutheran. We welcome children of all

ages to this favorite meal of the church because we know that we come at Jesus’ invitation to receive his free gift of grace. Parents, if your children are not yet communing,

encourage them to fold their arms over their chests to receive a blessing. If you are communing, simply open your hands and bread will be given to you. Cups with white grape

juice are located in the center of the trays; gluten-free wafers are available on request. Come and enjoy the free gifts of God!

Communion

During our time of communion, we will have several stations for you to experience the healing grace of Christ. Communion will be served up front. A station to light a candle

in honor of a loved one is located by the prayer garden wall.

Prayer and Healing for All

In the back, there are three stations with Stephen Ministers who will pray over you and anoint your forehead with oil. They continue the healing tradition of the church

from the first century: “Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the

Lord.” (James 5:14)

Offering

A basket is in the center aisle to collect your offering for this weekend.

There is no order as to which station to go to first, so please feel free to go to any station and make your way through all stations as you feel led to.

Communion Songs will be led by our musicians today.

“Come as You Are” (David Crowder Band)

“Oh My Soul” (Casting Crowns)

“Holy Spirit” (Francesca Battistelli)

Stations 

INTO THE WORLD 

Sending Prayer

A    Let us pray.

Living God, we give you thanks for the gift of life and strength.  

Grant commitment to grow in faith and love to all baptized souls.   

Grant comfort and healing to all who suffer.  

When we’re afraid, give us courage.   

When we’re afflicted, give us patience.   

When we’re caught in despair, give us hope.   

And when we feel alone, remind us that You are here.  

We long for the day when there will be no more pain  

and everything broken will be made whole.   

But until then, help us to trust in Your care for us,  

so that we may find peace.   

     We ask this through Christ, our Lord.    

C Amen.

Please stand.

Blessing

P   May God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we  

  can ask or imagine, grant you the gifts of faith and hope. 

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, 

bless you now and forever.  

C Amen.

Closing Hymn

Dismissal

A   Go in peace. Christ is with you. 

C Thanks be to God.

Postlude  

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It’s okay to be human. Discuss trials confiden ally. Stephen Ministers listen.

A special thank you to PMLC’s Stephen Ministry team  

for participating in worship today:  

Bob Appel 

Debbie Shock 

Heather Powell 

Jennifer Miller 

Joe McGrane 

Judy Haven 

Kathy Menze  

Mark Bernthal 

Shara Margheim 

Steve Bargmann 

Sue Johnsen 

October 28, 2018

Church Attendance: 447

Online Attendance:  32 

Communion Attendance: 441

Total Attendance: 479

Serving in Worship

8:30 11:00    

Preacher:   Pastor Paul Mussachio     Pastor Paul Mussachio   

Presider:   Pastor Kate Knutson      Pastor Kate Knutson 

Acolytes:  Elisabeth Summer   Cat Selman    

Assisting Minister:  Pastor Jackie   Pastor Jackie 

Lector:  Heather Powell   Debbie Shock 

Organist/Choir Dir.:  Anne Abercrombie   Anne Abercrombie 

Piano:  Hannah Abercrombie   Hannah Abercrombie  

       Ushers:                                Steve Monson                    Kurt Kern 

Jay & Kara Chiglo               Kevin Ericson 

Bill Drake                     Kai Johnson 

Dan Hammons                        Chris Nolden 

Nick Hultgren             Brian Scott  

                       Curt Selman              

Asst. Head Ushers:            Bob Goetz                         Dennis Hahn  

Atrium Greeters:          Bill Drake & Steve Bargmann   Jeff & Tracy Kelley   

Altar Care:  Marilyn Layher & Holly Stephens    

Breadbaker:  Kathy Simpfenderfer   Kathy Simpfenderfer 

Coffee:  Floyd Ericson   Kai Johnson   

Pastors: Rev. Paul Mussachio, Lead Pastor · Rev. Kate Knutson, Pastor for Family Ministries

Rev. Dr. Jackie Linden-Schade, Pastor for Congregational Care

6801 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75024 · 972.618.2233 · www.pmlc.org