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Sunday November 20, 2016

Time after Pentecost Worship at 9:30 AM

GATHERING

Gathering Songs

He is Exalted

He is exalted The King is exalted on high

I will praise Him He is exalted forever exalted

And I will praise His name

He is the Lord Forever His truth shall reign

Heaven and earth Rejoice in His holy name

He is exalted The King is exalted on high

© 1985 Straightway Music

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We Fall Down

We fall down

We lay our crowns

At the feet of Jesus The greatness of mercy and love

At the feet of Jesus

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And we cry holy holy holy

And we cry holy holy holy And we cry holy holy holy is the Lamb

(repeat from beginning)

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Welcome to worship at Vinje Lutheran Church. We want you to know that

you are very welcome here. We want this to be a safe place, where we can bring our best and our worst, our peace and our pain. This is a place of

healing and reconciliation.

And now let us stand as we are able, to confess our brokenness and to hear God’s word of forgiveness.

Confession and Forgiveness

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

In the name of God the Father of glory;

in the name of God the ☩ Son, our Redeemer;

in the name of God the holy and life-giving Spirit.

Amen.

The Sun of righteousness shall rise with shining beams of healing.

Let us gather under the wings of God’s mercy.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Gracious God,

we acknowledge that we are sinners and we confess our sins—

those known to us that burden our hearts, and those unknown to us but seen by you.

We know that before you nothing remains hidden, and in you everything is revealed.

Free us from the slavery of sin; liberate us from the bondage of guilt;

and work in us that which is pleasing in your sight; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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With a heart full of mercy and compassion,

God saves us and ☩ forgives us all our sins.

Christ, the dawn from on high, shines upon us and by the light of the Holy Spirit

guides our feet into the way of peace. Amen.

Gathering Song Jesus, Messiah

He became sin who knew no sin

That we might become His righteousness He humbled Himself and carried the cross

Love so amazing love so amazing

Jesus Messiah Name above all names

Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel The Rescue for sinners

The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah Lord of all

His body the bread His blood the wine

Broken and poured out all for love The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn

Love so amazing love so amazing

Jesus Messiah Name above all names Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel

The Rescue for sinners

The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah Lord of all

All our hope is in You

All our hope is in You All the glory to You God

The Light of the world

Jesus Messiah Name above all names Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel

The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven

Jesus Messiah Lord of all

Jesus Messiah

Lord of all

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The Lord of all

The Lord of all

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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

O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending

joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with us, reign in us, and make this world into a fit habitation for

your divine majesty, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Welcome and Announcements

WORD

Scripture Reading Colossians 1:11-20 Bible, pg. 956

An early Christian hymn praises the mystery of the political, personal, and mystical Christ, the one who was present at creation and is eternally

reigning with God.

11May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious

power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the

inheritance of the saints in the light. 13He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14in whom

we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and

invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have

been created through him and for him. 17He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18He is the head of the body, the church; he

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is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have

first place in everything. 19For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things,

whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.

Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God

Please stand, as you are able

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia Hymnal #170

Holy Gospel Luke 23:33-43 Bible, pg. 859

Amid scoffing and slander from those who sarcastically call him Messiah and king, Jesus reveals that to be Messiah and king is to give one’s life for

others. Here he uses his power to welcome a despised sinner to paradise but puts his own death into God’s hands.

The Holy Gospel, according to Luke, the first chapter:

Glory to you, O Lord

33When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus

there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34⟦Then Jesus

said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”⟧ And

they cast lots to divide his clothing. 35And the people stood by, watching;

but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save

himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” 36The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, 37and saying, “If you

are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” 38There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”

39One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” 40But the other

rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41And we indeed have been condemned justly,

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for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done

nothing wrong.” 42Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in

Paradise.”

The Gospel of our Lord:

Praise to you, O Christ

Message

The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song

Hymn of the Day Will You Let Me Be Your Servant Hymnal #659

1 Will you let me be your servant,

let me be as Christ to you? Pray that I may have the grace to

let you be my servant, too.

2 We are pilgrims on a journey, we are trav'lers on the road;

we are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load.

3 I will hold the Christ-light for you

in the nighttime of your fear; I will hold my hand out to you,

speak the peace you long to hear.

4 I will weep when you are weeping;

when you laugh I'll laugh with you. I will share your joy and sorrow

till we've seen this journey through.

5 Will you let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you?

Pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant, too.

Text: Richard Gillard, b. 1953

Text © 1977 Scripture In Song (c/o Integrity's Hosanna Music) /ASCAP, c/o Integrity Media, Inc., 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, AL 36695.

Reprinted with permission CCLI #303098

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Apostles’ Creed Hymnal pg. 105

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.

Prayers Hymnal #752 At the conclusion of each petition, the assembly sings:

Text and music © 1973 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission OneLicense.Net A-704219

Peace

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MEAL

Offering An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need.

Anthem during the offering

Blessings arr. Heather Sorenson Offertory For Such a Time as This Could it be that we are called for such a time as this? Could it be that we are called for such a time as this? Other verses: … that you are called … that I am called Jonathan Rundman © 2015 Reproduced with Permission CCLI #303098

Offering Prayer

Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread,

so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom,

for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.

Words of Institution

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave

thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying “Take and eat; this is

my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to

drink, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and

for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

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Lord’s Prayer

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.

Share in the inheritance of all the saints.

Come to the table prepared for you.

Music during Communion

Lamb of God Hymnal pg. 154

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Music during Communion

Song Come, Just As You Are

Come just as you are

Hear the Spirit call Come just as you are

Come and see (come and see) Come receive (come receive)

Come and live (come and live) Forever

Life everlasting

And strength for today Taste the Living Water

And never thirst again

Come just as you are Hear the Spirit call

Come just as you are Come receive (come receive)

Christ the King (Christ the King) Come and live (come and live)

Forevermore

© 1993 Maranatha Praise, Inc. (Maranatha! Music [Admin. by Music Services])

CCLI # 303098

Song You Are My King

I'm forgiven

Because You were forsaken I'm accepted

You were condemned I'm alive and well

Your Spirit is within me Because You died

And rose again

I'm forgiven Because You were forsaken

I'm accepted You were condemned

I'm alive and well

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Your Spirit is within me

Because You died And rose again

Amazing love

How can it be That You my King

Would die for me Amazing love

I know it's true It's my joy to honor You

Amazing love

How can it be That You my King

Would die for me

Amazing love I know it's true

It's my joy to honor You In all I do I honor You

You are my King

You are my King Jesus You are my King

Jesus You are my King

Amazing love How can it be

That You my King Would die for me

Amazing love

I know it's true It's my joy to honor You

In all I do I honor You

© 1996 worshiptogether.com songs CCLI License No. 303098

Song We Bow Down

You are Lord of creation

And Lord of my life

Lord of the land and the sea

You were Lord of the heavens

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Before there was time

And Lord of all lords You will be

We bow down

And we worship You Lord

We bow down

And we worship You Lord

We bow down

And we worship You Lord

Lord of all lords You will be

You are King of creation

And King of my life

King of the land and the sea

You were King of the heavens

Before there was time

And King of all kings You will be

We bow down

And we crown You the King

We bow down

And we crown You the King

We bow down

And we crown You the King

King of all kings You will be

© 1984 New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Used by permission CCLI #303098

Table Blessing

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in

God’s grace.

Prayer after Communion

We give you thanks, shepherding God, that you have gathered your scattered flock again this day,

feeding us richly with the food of Paradise. Accompany us as we serve you all the days of our lives,

and gather us with the saints in the day of our death; through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord.

Amen.

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SENDING

Benediction

God who loves us, who gives us eternal consolation and good hope,

comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word;

and the blessing of almighty God,

Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit,

be among you and remain with you forever.

Amen.

Sending Song Blessed Be Your Name

Blessed be Your name

In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow

Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name When I'm found in the desert place

Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out

I'll turn back to praise

When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name

When the sun's shining down on me When the world's all as it should be

Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering

Though there's pain in the offering

Blessed be Your name

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Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise

When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name

You give and take away

You give and take away My heart will choose to say

Lord blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord

Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord

Blessed be Your glorious name

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