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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Worship Bulletin


Welcome to Glendale Lutheran!

Pastor Scott Jonas would love to talk to you. You can contact him via cell 805-345-6658 or email scottjonas314@gmail.com.
Take a fieldworker to lunch! Sign up to take Oliver and Bethany or Ryan to lunch after church. Bring them to your house or to a restaurant. Sign up in the lobby.

Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study is beginning a new study, “Prophets and Kings.” They meet weekly in FLC at 9:15. Women’s Thursday Evening Bible Study meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. All women are welcome!

Men’s Bible Study is starting a new series: Walking Where Jesus Walked, visiting Holy Land sites. We meet Mondays at 7:30am.
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
9:15am
Prelude – Prelude in C Major

Greeting and Welcome

Lighting of the Candles

Hymn of InvocationPraise to the Lord, the Almighty (LSB 790)

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is your health and salvation!
Let all who hear now to His temple draw near,
Joining in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things is wondrously reigning
And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen all that is needful has been
Sent by His gracious ordaining?

Praise to the Lord, who has fearfully, wondrously, made you,
Health has bestowed and, when heedlessly falling, has stayed you.
What need or grief ever has failed of relief?
Wings of His mercy did shade you.

+ Preparation +

Invocation
P:  In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C:  Amen.

Opening Sentences
P:  Make haste, O God, to deliver us!
C:  O Lord, make haste to help us!
P:  May all who seek the Lord rejoice and be glad in Him!
C:  May we say evermore, “God is great!”
P:  For Christ is coming soon.
C:  Soon, He will descend from the heavens.
P:  Soon, He will raise the dead.
C:  And we will always be with the Lord.
P:  He is our help and our deliverer.
C:  O Lord, do not delay!

Confession and Absolution
P:  Indeed, Christ is coming soon to raise the dead and bring us into everlasting life with Him. Yet there are times when we have lived as if Christ’s return was not important and not imminent. Yet, our heavenly Father invites us to return to Him and ask for His forgiveness.
P:  Heavenly Father,
C:  we confess that we have ignored You and our neighbors in need. We have sinned in our thoughts, words, and actions. We have failed by our inactivity. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, O Lord, that we might be encouraged by Your presence and forgiven of our sin.
P:  God hears your confession and has promised to always be with you. Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son, Jesus Christ, to die and rise for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C:  Amen. We are forgiven. We look for the return of Jesus.

+ Word +

First ReadingAmos 5:18–24
Woe to you who desire the day of the Lord!
 Why would you have the day of the Lord?
It is darkness, and not light, as if a man fled from a lion,
 and a bear met him,
or went into the house and leaned his hand against the wall,
 and a serpent bit him.
Is not the day of the Lord darkness, and not light,
 and gloom with no brightness in it?
“I hate, I despise your feasts,
 and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,
 I will not accept them;
and the peace offerings of your fattened animals,
 I will not look upon them.
Take away from me the noise of your songs;
 to the melody of your harps I will not listen.
But let justice roll down like waters,
 and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

P:  This is the Word of the Lord.
C:  Thanks be to God.

Epistle Colossians 3:1–17
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

P:  This is the Word of the Lord.
C:  Thanks be to God.

Holy Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-fifth chapter.
C: Glory to You, O Lord.

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to You, O Christ. 

Children’s Hymn – I’ve Got Peace like a River (AGPS 139)

I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.

I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.
I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.

Children’s Sermon

Hymn of the DayWhen Peace, like a River (LSB 763)

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way;
When sorrows, like sea billows, roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain

Refrain:  It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul.

He lives—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought;
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain

Sermon
Apostles' Creed
C:   I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life + everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of the Church
+ Celebrating birthdays this week: 8 – Madeline Bert, Lisa DeBord, Debbie Naucke; 9 – Fred Aufderheide; 10 – Ben Albers; 12 – Karl Das; 13 – Spence Bach
+ Wedding anniversaries: 9 – Becci Lauber Sasser & Mark Sasser; 10 – Karl & Jean Das

Special Celebrations and Needs:
+ Church family members: Jules & Mary Bush, upon the death of their daughter, Mary Margaret Elliott; Betty Welch, now in Manor Grove; John Brugere, upon the death of his father; friends and family of Lucille Massie, upon her death; Chris Kattentidt, upon the death of his mother, Vivian; Frank Moret, recovering from surgery
+ Friends of our congregation: Nate and Erica McCarty, whose infant daughter is in the NICU; Kenny, friend of John Brugere, who is fighting a recurrence of cancer; friends and family of Jenna, friend of the Buchholz family, upon her sudden death; friends of Derick Carrico of Glendale Chrysler, upon his sudden death

+ Those who are homebound or in nursing facilities: Mary Guion, Corinne Gutzler, Anne Hammann, Bettie Welch, Joan Winkler, Ruth Wussler

Offertory – Meditation  
Offering
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+ Sacrament +

The Words of Our Lord
P:  Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My + body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”
     In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My + blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

Lord’s Prayer
C:  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.

Pax Domini
P:  The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C:  Amen.

Distribution

Blessing

Benediction
P:  The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.
C:  Amen.

Closing Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus (LSB 770)

What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit;
Oh, what needless pain we bear—
All because we do not carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our ev’ry weakness—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Postlude Sinfonia (J.S. Bach)

+ + +

+ WORSHIP LEADERS +
Preacher/Celebrant/Liturgist – Pastor Scott Jonas
Pianist/Organist – Jim Thielker
Communion – John Steele
Sound/Video – Andy Ortstadt
Lector – Phyllis Phelps
Usher – Mike Toney
Bible Class Sound/Video – Tony Petzoldt

+ + +
Acknowledgments
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Weekly Newsletter

Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter
November 5, 2020
I have a love/hate relationship with Election Day. I hate it because people go out of their minds. This year I came back to church after the polls closed to help clean up. I helped the poll workers and then put chairs and tables away. The last three years, almost no candidate sent people to take back their signs. This is private property yet they never ask permission to put them up. So I figured I would get a head start in removing them from the property. Taking down the political signs is one of my favorite things to do. I collected them and put them in a neat pile to be picked up for recycling. In the morning, post-it notes were on the door from an angry candidate who lost. She was angry that someone disturbed her signs that she wanted back. I can’t win on Election Day. In previous years, the day was difficult because school was in session and I tried to protect both ends of the building from intrusion by strangers. The kids were basically in lock down.

This year, we requested that CCLS close on this date. They complied. I got to be a host instead of a hall monitor. I made coffee for everyone, starting at the end of the line and working my way up. One doctor in scrubs looked like he really needed it. People seemed genuinely shocked that a church went out of its way to make the day better for them. The poll workers also appreciated my coffee visits. It’s a great opportunity to give a good impression to thousands of our neighbors. I love this about Election Day.

Lutherans believe in two kingdoms, the left and the right hand kingdoms. The left hand is the kingdom of power which is the realm of government, society and culture. The right hand is the kingdom of grace which is the realm of the Church. As Christians, we want our neighbors to be blessed by a functioning, healthy left hand kingdom. This does make people’s day to day lives better. But it is only through the right hand of the Church that the world can know their Lord and Savior. Whoever wins the presidency has nothing to do with that. We can rest assured that there is no vote for the leader of God’s people. It is Christ and nothing can overtake it. Leave your Election Day stress behind. God is good and in charge.
Please wear a mask during worship services.
Daily Bible Reading
Samaritan's Purse Christmas Boxes
Samaritan's Purse information is now available. Mark your calendar now for the collection deadline date, November 15. Thank you for your generosity!
Thank You
Dear Glendale Lutheran Church,

Peace to you in Christ! I want to thank all of you for the wonderful hospitality and love that Bethany and I have received since we’ve been with you. This has come to a head recently with the generous gift that you have chosen to give Ryan and me. I know that you could have done any number of good things with the money, and so it is incredibly moving that you have chosen to grace my family with it. So that you know what kind of good you are doing, I’ll tell you some of what we’ve done with it: We’ve saved some, and because of that we’ve begun to keep a larger emergency fund. We have made an extra student loan payment, so that it won’t be hanging over our heads. We have made some repairs and preventative maintenance on our cars that we have been putting off. We have also gotten Christmas presents for our niece and nephews; we struggled with that last year, so we definitely appreciate that we can do that this year.

For this monetary gift, and for all the love that we have received, we thank you. Our little family is much more secure because of your generosity.

With much appreciation,
Oliver & Bethany LaMie
Men's Winter Clothing Needed
If anyone has any gently used men's winter clothing that they would like to donate to those in need, please bring the items to church or contact Cathie Albers (314-822-2033). Items needed include long sleeved shirts, sweatshirts with hoods, and coats. Thank you for your generosity!
Financial Update
Next Sunday's Bible Readings
Zephaniah 1:7-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
Worship Leaders 11/8
Lector: Phyllis Phelps
Communion: John Steele
S/V: Andy Ortstadt
Bible Class S/V: Tony Petzoldt
Usher: Mike Toney
Worship Leaders 11/15
Lector: Steve Phelps
Communion: Mike Toney
S/V: Tony Petzoldt
Bible Class S/V: Mike Murphy
Usher: Ken Clark
The Word Within the Word