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Bulletin- December 22, 2019

December 22, 2019December 22, 2019 Kerry

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St. John’s Sunday School

Christmas Service

December 22, 2019

PRE-PROCESSIONAL “Joyful Good News”. . . . . . . Children

Good news! Good news! The Savior’s born

Good news! Good news! Our wait is o’er

Good news! Good news! We’re saved eternally.

That’s wonderful, joyful good news!

PROCESSIONAL “Oh, How Joyfully”. . . . . . . . . Congregation

Oh, how joyfully, Oh, how merrily Christmas comes with its grace divine! Grace again is beaming, Christ the world redeeming: Hail, ye Christians, hail the joyous Christmastime!

Oh, how joyfully, Oh, how merrily Christmas comes with its peace divine! Peace on earth is reigning, Christ our peace regaining: Hail, ye Christians, hail the joyous Christmastime!

Oh, how joyfully, Oh, how merrily Christmas comes with its life divine! Angels high in glory Chant the Christmas story: Hail, ye Christians, hail the joyous Christmastime!

Please stand.

INVOCATION

Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Congregation: Amen.

Please be seated.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: Behold I bring you Good Tidings of Great Joy, which shall be to all people: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

Congregational Response: (sung)

Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed; Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

Pastor: Oh, come, let us sing unto the Lord: Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

Congregation:

He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Savior holy.

Pastor: Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving. And make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms.

Congregation:

But our eyes at last shall see him Through his own redeeming love, For that child, so dear and gentle, Is our Lord in heav’n above, And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone.

Pastor: Oh, come let us worship and bow down: Let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.

Congregation:

Not in that poor, lowly stable With the oxen standing by Shall we see him, but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high. Then like stars his children crowned, All in white, his praise will sound.

Pastor: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

Congregation: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

RECITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children

Christmas is a time of joy,

Mary had a little boy.

Though he was a baby small,

Still he is the King of all.

Worship him with heart and voice.

The King is born; let us rejoice!

SONG “The King of Glory Comes” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children

The King of glory comes; the nation rejoices.

Open the gates before him; lift up your voices.

Who is the King of glory? How shall we call him?

He is Immanuel, the promised of ages.

The King of glory comes; the nation rejoices.

Open the gates before him; lift up your voices.

He gave his life for us, the lamb of salvation;

He took upon himself the sin of the nations.

The King of glory comes; the nation rejoices.

Open the gates before him; lift up your voices.

Please stand.

CHRISTMAS PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor

Gracious Father in Heaven, you have told us to come to you like a little child. In that innocence, we give thanks for the child born to us in Bethlehem so many years ago. Help us always to approach the Christmas season with the joy and wonder of a child. And so today, we “come our hearts and voices raising” to worship the ChristChild, our Savior King, and to “sing his love amazing.” Through this Babe you grant us the peace of forgiveness and the joy of salvation.—What joyful good news you’ve given us to share! Amen.

Please be seated.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE BY PASTOR

OFFERING, GREETINGS, FRIENDSHIP REGISTERS

JOYFUL GOOD NEWS

TO OUR FIRST PARENTS

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Wachholz

ADAM/Ethan Cox and EVE/Annalyse Van Treeck

Children: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers;

Congregation: “He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Wachholz

JOYFUL GOOD NEWS

SPOKEN BY THE PROPHETS

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Brown

CHOIR ANTHEM “Prophets Knew”

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cox

MICAH/Wally Wolsdorf: “But you, Bethlehem Ephratha, though you are small among the clans of Judah,

Congregation: “Out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cox

ISAIAH/Blake Walker: “The Lord himself will give you a sign;

Congregation: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cox

ISAIAH/Blake Walker: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

Congregation: And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Brown

BALAAM/ Nolan Van Treeck: “A star will come out of Jacob;

Congregation: “A scepter will rise out of Israel.”

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Brown

JEREMIAH/BrodyHenke: The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch

Congregation: a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land . . . He will be called: The LORD our Righteousness.

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Wachholz

HYMN “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” . . . . . Congregation

Oh, come, oh, come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!

Oh, come, o Root of Jesse, free Your own from Satan’s tyranny; From depths of hell your people save, And bring them vict’ry o’er the grace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!

Oh, come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav’nly home. Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!

JOYFUL GOOD NEWS

ON THE FIRST CHRISTMAS

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Wachholz

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cox

ANGEL/Easton Wegner SPEAKING TO MARY/Rilyn Henke: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”

SONG “We’ll Call Him Jesus” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children

We’ll call him Jesus, the name the angel whispered

We’ll call him Jesus, come from heav’n to be our friend.

We’ll call him Jesus, the sweetest name in all the world

We’ll call him Jesus, He’ll save us from our sins.

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cox

ANGEL/Easton Wegner SPEAKING TO JOSEPH/Trenton Jahr: “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cox

THE CHRISTMAS STORY, Part 1, Luke 2:1-7

SONG “In Those Days Caesar Augustus” . . . . . . . . . . . Children

“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

RECITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Younger Children

Fear not, everyone!

There’s good news for all!

Go look for the Baby

Who sleeps in a stall!

SONG “Christmas News” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Younger Children

Hear us sing; News we bring;

Jesus the Savior is born!

Hear the bells; News they tell:

Jesus the Savior is born!

HYMNS “Away in A Manger” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children

“Gentle Mary” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

Congregation:

Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger; There he lay, the undefiled, To the world a stranger. Such a babe in such a place—Can he be the Savior? Ask the saved of all the race Who have found his favor.

Children:

The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Congregation:

Angels sang about his birth; Wise men sought and found him. Heaven’s star shone brightly forth, Glory all around them. Shepherds saw the wondrous sight. Heard the angels singing. All the plains were lit that night; All the hills were ringing.

Children:

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care, And take us to heaven to live with you there.

Congregation:

Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger; He is still the undefiled, But no more a stranger. Son of God, of humble birth, Beautiful the story; Praise his name in all the earth, Hail the King of glory!

THE CHRISTMAS STORY, Luke 2:8-14 . . . . . . . . . . Children

& Congregation

Children: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

Congregation: An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Children: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Congregation: Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

SHEPHERDS/Bruchs Wegner/Landon McGwin/Wesley Jahr

SONG “Hear All You Shepherds” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children

Hear, all you shepherds, In fields abiding, Leave your sheep, (Leave your sheep) Go to the manger, Kneel there before Him, Christ is born, (Christ is born) Christ is born (Christ is born)

There shall you find him In cradle lowly, Gloria (Gloria) O’er her bless’d son sweet Mary is watching, Christ is born, (Christ is born), Christ is born (Christ is born).

Children: This will be a sign to you:

Congregation: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

Children: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

Congregation: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.

ANGELS/Aiden McGwin/Milo Henke/Jaxon Wolsdorf

SONG “Angel Voices, Sweetly Singing” . . . . . . . . . . . . Children

Angel voices, sweetly singing

To the shepherds long ago,

Still resound while bells are ringing;

Joy is reigning high and low.

“Glory in the highest heaven,”

Sing it o’er and o’er again!

God to us His Son has giv’n,

“Peace on earth, good will to men.”

HYMN “Angels We Have Heard on High” . . . . . . Congregation

Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strain, Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav’nly song? Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing. Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.

JOYFUL GOOD NEWS

FOR ALL GENERATIONS

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Brown

Trenton Jahr: Jesus lifts us up when sorrow has us down.

Molly Utke: Jesus showers us every day with blessings that make our hearts glad.

Annalyse Van Treeck: Over and over again, Jesus says: “your sins are forgiven.

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Brown

Congregation/Children: “I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

All Children: Our joy in Jesus stays with us!

SONG “I Have the Joy!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children

I have the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart,

Down in my heart, down in my heart;

I have the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart,

Down in my heart to stay.

I have the joy of Jesus, joy of Jesus, down in my heart,

Down in my heart, down in my heart;

I have the joy of Jesus, joy of Jesus, down in my heart,

Down in my heart to stay.

HYMN “Oh Jesus, King Most Wonderful” . . . . . . . Congregation

O Jesus, King most wonderful, O Majesty renowned, O Conqueror invincible, In whom all joys are found!

When once you visit darkened hearts, Then truth begins to shine, Then early vanity departs, Then kindles love divine.

O Jesus, Light of all below, O Fount of life and fire, Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire.

Oh, may our tongues forever bless And honor you alone, And may we in our lives express The image of your own!

NARRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Wachholz

ANTHEM “Go Tell the Good News!” . . . . . . Choir & Children

Please stand.

THE CHRISTMAS CREED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation

I believe in God the Father Almighty,

Maker of heaven and earth, who sent

His Son as my Savior on Christmas Day;

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

announced by the angels,

worshipped by the shepherds,

adored by the Wise Men,

who lived to suffer, die, and rise again,

to free us from sin, death, and the power of the devil;

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

who has brought me to faith in the Christ of Christmas

and by whose continuous work in my heart

I am ever led to lay before the feet of Christ

the treasures of my love

and live under Him as my King,

both now and forevermore. Amen.

PRAYERS

THE LORD’S PRAYER (sung) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation

(Melody: Away in a Manger)

Our Father in heaven, all praise to your name! Your kingdom among us, your will done the same By mortals and angels. Come, Lord reign alone: Oh, hear us and bless us from heaven’s high throne.

The bread that we yearn for provide us each day; As we forgive others, our sins take away; In times of temptation, to lead us be near; From evil deliver your children most dear.

For yours is the kingdom; o’er all things you reign. And yours is the power; all things you maintain. To you be the glory, resounding again From all of creation, forever. Amen.

Please be seated.

RECITATIONS

Trenton Jahr: C – The Christ Child in the manger lay,

Molly Utke: H – In swaddling clothes upon the hay.

Nolan Van Treeck: R – There, our Redeemer came to earth,

Rilyn Henke: I – An infant born of lowly birth.

Brody Henke: S – The shepherds heard the angels sing,

Blake Walker: T – And traveled to the newborn King,

Bruchs Wegner: M – Where Mary and Joseph joined their praise.

Landon McGwin: A – Now, we our Alleluias raise.

Wally Wolsdorf: S – From heaven above came a Savior Boy

Easton Wegner: JOY – God’s Christmas gift of endless joy!

THE BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RECESSIONAL “Joy to the World” . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare him room And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness And wonders of his love, And wonders of his love, And wonders, wonders of his love.

THANK YOU to Mrs. Erica Cox for substituting for SS Teacher Tabitha Stelter who could not be with us today.

Announcements

Activities for the week of December 22 – December 28

Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School Christmas service practice
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School Christmas Service
Mon.	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs Final Christmas Service Rehearsal
6:30 P.M.	Emmanuel Children’s Christmas Service
Tues.	CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs Christmas Service
Wed.	CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Christmas Service
NO ST. JOHN’S 6:30 P.M. WORSHIP
Thurs.	10:00 A.M.	Montello Care Center Devotion with communion
Fri.
Sat.
*Theme for Next Sunday December 29 , 2019*“Redeemed by God, We are Now His Children”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion

BULLETIN 12/08/2019

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Kerry

The 2^nd Sunday in Advent

December 8, 2019

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Montello, WI

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church 313 East Montello St. Montello, WI 53949 Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Church W1568 Evergreen Lane Montello, WI 53949

Pastor Rick Zahn

XW E L C O M E T O O U R C H U R C H X We extend a warm welcome to everyone today, especially our visitors. In the bulletin you’ll find an outline of today’s service, a calendar of events and other bits of information. In the red hymn book you’ll find the songs we sing and the order of service that we follow. If you would like a large print hymnal or bulletin please ask one of our ushers and they will gladly assist you. Restrooms and nursery area are located in the parish hall at Emmanuel and in the lower level and link-way at St. John’s. It’s nice to have you visit today. “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more, as you see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). Welcome to God’s house! May God bless our worship together.

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XG O D ’ S W O R D F O R T O D A Y X Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near! The forerunner prepares for the coming Christ by preaching repentance that brings renewal of life. The Root of Jesse will come in swift judgment on the unrepentant but in mercy and grace for God’s people. His coming will end the wickedness of the world and usher in a new age restored to the perfection with which God made it. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, fixes our attention on the need for true preparation for the Lord’s coming. Such preparation means repenting—recognizing how our sins have offended God and trusting him for the forgiveness he gives us in Christ. Jesus, the only Savior, brings peace to a troubled heart.

XP R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P X

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

CHOIR SINGS Lead Us To Your Light

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES

Two Advent candles are lit.

OPENING HYMN 702 Prepare the Royal Highway

See below.

Please stand

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION hymnal page 26

When we confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his law, the pastor announces the perfect forgiveness of sins won for us by Jesus.

LORD, HAVE MERCY hymnal page 27

The Church brings her concerns and prayers to a loving Father in heaven, who has shown great mercy to us and promised to hear our ardent cries for help.

O LORD, OUR LORD hymnal page 28

This song of praise reminds us of the wonderful things God has done for us, not the least of which is the salvation he gives through Jesus Christ.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming give us strength in our conflicts and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: ♫ Amen.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings

XT H E W O R D X

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 11:1-10 (today’s sermon text)

Summary: The blessings of righteousness and peace

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him– the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD– and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the hole of the cobra, and the young child put his hand into the viper’s nest.

They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious.

PSALM 130 hymnal page 114

Sung in unison.

SECOND LESSON Romans 15:4-13

Summary: The blessings of hope, joy, and peace

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written:

“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to your name.”

{2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49}

Again, it says, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” {Deut. 32:43}

And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you peoples.” {Psalm 117:1}

And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him.” {Isaiah 11:10}

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

VERSE OF THE DAY Luke 3: 4, 6

Alleluia. Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. All mankind will see God’s salvation. Alleluia.

C: ♫ Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 3:1-12

Summary: The blessings of repentance

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:

“A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'”

John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

C: ♫ Praise be to you, O Christ!

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY 16 On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry

SERMON Isaiah 11: 1-1

“Behold, a Branch Is Growing”

1. Equipped with righteousness 2. To bless us with peace

Please stand

NICENE CREED hymnal page 31

Please be seated

X O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S X

THE OFFERING

The ushers now gather the “Thank-Offering.” Members of this congregation show their thanks to God for all he has done for them by returning a portion of their income to the Lord. Through these free will offerings, this congregation and its ministries are maintained. Guests need not feel obligated to contribute. Please also sign our Friendship Registers and greet one another.

Please stand

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Advent Prayer and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcements for those on our Intercessory Prayers list.

LORD’S PRAYER hymnal page32

XS E R V I C E O F T H E S A C R A M E N T X

In this service we celebrate the gift of Jesus’ redeeming love, we bear witness to the Christian fellowship we share, and we proclaim his death until he returns.

Please be seated for the distribution

At St. John’s and Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Church we practice closed Communion. If you are a guest at worship today and interested in receiving the Lord’s Supper, please speak with the pastor prior to the service.

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS 27 O Jesus, Lamb of God, You Are

47: 1-3 Behold, a Branch Is Growing

Please stand

THANK THE LORD, CLOSING PRAYER & BLESSING hymnal page 36, 37

Please be seated

CLOSING HYMN 47: 4-5 Behold, a Branch Is Growing

As you leave today’s service, please give your completed Friendship Register sheet to an usher or pastor.

Announcements

Activities for the week of December 8 – December 14

Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
	9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
	4:30 P.M.	Advent by Candlelight at Emmanuel
Mon.	6:00 P.M.	Hands In Prayer meeting at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
	7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.	8:30 A.M.	Elders meeting at St. John’s
Wed.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Chapel
	10:00 A.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
	1:40 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs early release
	2:15 P.M.	Public School Teen Confirmation at St. John’s
	3:30 P.M.	Emmanuel Advent Devotion
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Advent Devotion
	7:30 P.M.	Bible Information Class at St. John’s
Thurs.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Teen Confirmation
	10:00 A.M.	Montello Care Center Devotion
	6:00 P.M.	School Board meeting at St. John’s
	6:00 P.M.	Griefshare at St. John’s lower level (final session)
Fri.
Sat.	9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School Christmas Service practice
*Theme for Next Sunday December 15 , 2019* Advent 3: “The Lord’s Coming Is Near”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Wyatt Beahm (William and Alyssa Beahm’s infant son), Liola Crown & son Terry, Agnes Dassow, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Harold Fandrey, Lilah Farrell, Xzander Jahr, Melvin Johnson (Beth’s son), Oliver Knoch (Kenon & Mary Smith’s grandson), Chris Krause (Gordy and Linda’s son), Robert Lederer (Jackie and Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Delvin Mittelsteadt, Mark and Peggy Russell (Elsa’s son and daughter in-law), Kathryn Sigrist (Pastor Gary & Orlene Johnson’s daughter), Doris Smith, Jennifer Strauss – (added this week: )

– For Natasha Rebecca Jahr, the daughter of Andrew and Rebecca Jahr, who was baptized yesterday (12/7) at St. John’s

– For our communicants at St. John’s

ADVENT HAS BEGUN! It’s the season that anticipates the coming of the Savior. We prepare for this coming in many ways. But one way is by decorating and beautifying our homes and churches. We use a circle of artificial greens around our Advent candles in the front of the church, with each candle lit in order on Sundays in Advent, and each candle symbolizing an important event on the way to the Savior’s birth—the last candle is the Christ Candle. But another way is to hang Christmas wreaths on the church doors as a sign of welcome. Once again—anyone interested in donating toward the purchase of wreaths for the front doors at St. John’s is encouraged to contact LuAnn Zieman at 608-297-2422 or email zieman@bugnet.net or by mail at W1440 State Rd 23, Montello, WI 53949.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT WOMEN’S PROGRAM hosted by Emmanuel and supported by a Thrivent Action Team Project will be held today, Sunday Dec. 8 at 4:30pm at Emmanuel Parish Hall. We are looking forward to hosting all who have signed up for this special evening. If you have any questions, call Sue Stelter (608)297-2761.

EMMANUEL CHRISTMAS SERVICE Monday, Dec. 23 at 6:30pm. All are invited after the service for refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall. If you have an extra plate of cookies, please bring them to share.

CHOIR Are any members of Emmanuel and St. John’s interested in being part of the choir for the Christmas Eve Services? If so, practices will be on Monday evenings in Dec., 6:30pm at St. John’s. Any questions, please call Lynn Sellnow 616-826-0816.

MEMBERS OF ST. JOHNS AND SCHOOL FAMILIES This past summer the St. Johns council authorized the borrowing of $10,000 from the church’s line of credit to replace and refurbish the school boilers. As some may be aware, there have been a number of issues from the last couple years keeping the boilers running and the school heated and it could no longer be repaired. This project was completed late last fall. This also means that the church officially is borrowing money from its line of credit. If you wish to donate to help paying off the loan, please go ahead and do so. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. Look to the information room for where this project is at with regards to being paid off and where the other projects on the board are at with funding.

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.”

UPDATE on CARDS FOR PRISON MINISTRY Thanks to all who picked up packs of cards to write for the prison ministry. All the cards are out. Please return completed cards by Thanksgiving Day, November 28, to the collection box in the linkway or to the church office.

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY A “Sneak Peek at the Gospel” for the day is the topic of the Sunday morning Bible study every week. It’s from 9:00-9:45am – come anytime. We meet in the church. All are welcomed. All are encouraged to attend.

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

MEDITATIONS & FORWARD IN CHRIST New “Meditations” and “Forward in Christ” WELS daily devotional booklets and WELS monthly devotional magazine are available in the church entry (many thanks to our generous members for donating!)

WELS NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LUTHERAN LEADERSHIP WELS Congregational Services will host the first WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 21-23. The conference will have five keynote presentations that deal with major cultural challenges before every WELS congregation. Twenty-five breakout sessions will deal with issues specific to certain congregations, including overcoming a consumer mentality in church, Christian apologetics, increasing volunteerism, retaining and gaining young members, fully utilizing the gifts of women in ministry, equipping members for personal evangelism, having a “high-expectations” church, strategic planning, using social media for outreach, operating a financially sustainable elementary school, and more. Learn more at register at lutheranleadership.com.

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “We don’t change the message, the

message changes us.”

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
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St. John’s Altar Committee December 2019	Diane Eisermann & Delores Cotte

Emm/Usher Schedule

Emmanuel & St. John’s Holiday Worship 2019

December 8

Emm Don Stelter, Noah Buchholz, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Kenny Wojtalewicz, Zeb Zuehls,

Mark Emond, Ben Emond

December 11 Advent

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ James Wachholz, Chief, Ben Emond, Kevin Kaul, Corey Kaul, Ken Borzick

December 15

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Bruce Stelter, Gary Wegner

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Matt Borzick, Haiden Van Treeck,

Paul Van Treeck, Nolan Van Treeck

December 18 Advent

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ Kenon Smith; Chief, Martin Schmanke, Aaron Kendall, Chuck Boetcher, Jim Eisermann

December 22

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Paul Wuerch, Paul Dahlke

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr.,

Joe Zauner Jr.

December 23 Emm ?

December 24 SJ James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Jesse Schable,

Gordon Krause, Gerhardt Voigt

December 25

Emm ?

December 29

Emm Wayne Stelter, Glenn Buccholz, Joe Heller

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Ben Jaster, Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer, Jeremy Breiwa

December 31

SJ (comm) Kenon Smith; Chief, Richard Freitag, Mitch Simon, Glen Bubolz,

Al Rosenthal

December 11 3:30pm Emmanuel – Advent Devotion 6:30pm St. John’s – Advent Devotion December 18 3:30pm Emmanuel – Advent Devotion 6:30pm St. John’s – Advent Devotion December 22 10:00am St. John’s Sunday School Christmas Worship December 23 6:30pm Emmanuel – Children’s Christmas Worship December 24 4:00pm St. John’s – St. John’s School & Little Lambs Christmas Eve Worship December 25 9:00am Emmanuel – Christmas Day Worship NO ST. JOHN’S 6:30PM SERVICE December 31 7:00pm St. John’s – New Year’s Eve Memorial Worship with communion January 1 9:00am Emmanuel – New Year’s Day Memorial Worship with communion NO ST. JOHN’S 6:30PM SERVICE

Emmanuel & St. John’s Holiday Worship 2019

●●● Welcome To Our Visitors! Please Sign Our Guest Register Find & Like us on Facebook Visit our website link: www.stjohnsmontello.org Pastor Peter Zietlow: (608) 408-7830 E-mail: zietlowPL6@hotmail.com Little Lambs Director & Teacher Mrs. Lynn Sellnow: 616-826-0816 K, 1^st& 2^nd Grade Teacher Ms. Shelley Myers: 920-285-7554 3^rd-5^th Grade Teacher Ms. Rachel Naumann: (847) 913-2135 Principal & 6^th – 8^th Grade Teacher Mr. Larry Sellnow: 616-822-6689 Church & School Secretary Ciara Neuhauser: (608) 297-2866 Altar Ladies: Elaine Kelm: (920) 344-0025 & Carolyn Rosenthal: 589-5036 Church & School Address/Mail: 313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949 Church & School E-mail: scsecretary@stjohnsmontello.org ●●●

BULLETIN- 12/01/2019

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 Kerry

The 1^st Sunday of Adven

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December 1, 2019

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Montello, WI

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✠P R E P A R A T I O N F O R W O R S H I P ✠

We prepare ourselves to worship the one Savior God by expressing our humble repentance, offering our fervent prayers and singing our thankful hymns of praise.

CHOIR SINGS Lead Us To Your Light

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES

One Advent candle is lit.

OPENING HYMN 1 The Advent of Our King

Please stand

CONFESSION OF SINS hymnal page 38

We confess to God that we have failed to live up to the perfect standards in his

law, and we plead for his mercy.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORGIVENESS hymnal page 38

The pastor announces the forgiveness of sins won for us by the perfect life and innocent sufferings and death of Jesus, our Savior.

OH TASTE AND SEE hymnal page 39

This paraphrase of Psalm 34:8 reminds us of how sweet the good news of salvation is for Christians. Those who take refuge in Jesus, our Good Shepherd, are blessed.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Almighty God, your Son our Savior was taken up in glory and intercedes for us at your right hand. Through your living and abiding Word, give us hearts to know him and faith to follow where he has gone; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: ♫ Amen.

Please be seated for the day’s Scripture readings

✠T H E W O R D ✠

The Lord Jesus speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching and song.

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 2:1-5

Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord

This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD.

PSALM 18 hymnal page 69

The lectern side sings line one, the pulpit side sings line 2, everyone sings the refrains and Gloria.

SECOND LESSON Romans 13:11-14

Wake up and walk in the light of the Lord

And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

VERSE OF THE DAY Revelation 22:20

Alleluia. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Alleluia.

C: ♫ Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please stand

GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 24:37-44 (today’s sermon text)

Be ready for Christ’s second coming

As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

C: ♫ Praise be to you, O Christ!

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY 2 Savior of the Nations, Come

SERMON Matthew 24:37-44

“Keep Your Eyes Wide Open!”

Watch out for… 1. Indifference 2. Unbelief 3. Carelessness

Please stand

APOSTLES’ CREED hymnal page 41

Please be seated

✠ O F F E R I N G S O F G I F T S & P R A Y E R S ✠

THE OFFERING

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Advent Season Prayer (hymnal page 123, read responsively) and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcements for those on our Intercessory Prayers list.

Please stand

LORD’S PRAYER hymnal page 43

Please be seated

HYMN 207 The Day Is Surely Drawing Near

Please stand

CLOSING PRAYER & BLESSING hymnal page 43, 44

Please be seated

CLOSING HYMN 610 Thank We All Our God

As you leave today’s service, please give your completed Friendship Register sheet to an usher or pastor.

Announcements

Activities for the week of December 1 – December 7

Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship
11:15 A.M.	St. John’s Christmas Tree set up & decorating
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.	Thai Village Craft Sale in St. John’s link way (final day)
Mon.	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.	9:00 A.M.	Elders meeting at St. John’s
6:00 P.M.	Joint Worship Committee meeting at St. John’s
6:30 P.M.	Evangelism Committee meeting at St. John’s
Wed.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Chapel
10:00 A.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
1:40 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs early release
2:15 P.M.	Public School Teen Confirmation at St. John’s
3:30 P.M.	Emmanuel Advent Devotion
6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Advent Devotion
7:30 P.M.	Bible Information Class at St. John’s
Thurs.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Teen Confirmation
5:30 P.M.	Christmas Dinner at St. John’s
Fri.
Sat.
*Theme for Next Sunday December 8 , 2019*Advent 2: “The Blessings of Christ’s Advent”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
4:30 P.M.	Advent by Candlelight at Emmanuel

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Wyatt Beahm (William and Alyssa Beahm’s infant son), Liola Crown & son Terry, Agnes Dassow, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Harold Fandrey, Lilah Farrell, Xzander Jahr, Melvin Johnson (Beth’s son), Oliver Knoch (Kenon & Mary Smith’s grandson), Chris Krause (Gordy and Linda’s son), Shirley Krueger, Robert Lederer (Jackie and Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Delvin Mittelsteadt, Mark and Peggy Russell (Elsa’s son and daughter in-law), Katie Segrist (Pastor Gary & Orlene Johnson’s daughter), Doris Smith, Jennifer Strauss – (added this week: )

– For James Plocher from Vassar, MI who accepted the Lord’s Call to serve as pastor of St. John’s–Pardeeville

– For our communicants at Emmanuel

ST. JOHN’S CHRISTMAS TREE SET UP AND DECORATING Everyone is welcome to stay after the 10:00am St. John’s service and help set the Christmas tree up. The more hands, the merrier! Thank you in advance.

ADVENT BEGINS TODAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1! It’s the season that anticipates the coming of the Savior. We prepare for this coming in many ways. But one way is by decorating and beautifying our homes and churches. We use a circle of artificial greens around our Advent candles in the front of the church, with each candle lit in order on Sundays in Advent, and each candle symbolizing an important event on the way to the Savior’s birth—the last candle is the Christ Candle. But another way is to hang Christmas wreaths on the church doors as a sign of welcome. Once again—anyone interested in donating toward the purchase of wreaths for the front doors at St. John’s is encouraged to contact LuAnn Zieman at 608-297-2422 or email zieman@bugnet.net or by mail at W1440 State Rd 23, Montello, WI 53949.

THAI VILLAGE will be open today for the final day at St. John’s. Thai Village will be open today 9:00am-12:00pm. Come check out high quality fair trade goods including jewelry, bags/purse, greeting cards, ornaments, gifts and more! You can check out other items online at https://thaivillage.org/.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT WOMEN’S PROGRAM hosted by Emmanuel will be held next Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 4:30 at Emmanuel Parish Hall. This year’s program “An Evening With Isaiah” will be part of our inspirational readings and songs of the season. This year along with refreshments and desserts we will be serving appetizers. Signup sheets are out today in St. John’ information room and Emmanuel’s Parish Hall. We hope you can join us. Any questions contact Sue Stelter (608) 297-2761.

LADIES AID INVITES YOU TO OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER: DECEMBER 5^TH 5:30pm Punch and Fellowship, 6:00pm Dinner. The cost is $17.65 per person. We have extended the deadline to today, December 1^st. What’s on the menu? roast beef, southern fried chicken, baked Virginian ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed veggies and full salad bar. Please pay either Kay Maass or Bernice Wegner or drop your payment off at the school/church office. Checks should be made out to St. John’s Ladies Aid. Hope to see you there!

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “The will of God never takes you to where the grace of God will not protect you.”

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “We don’t change the message, the

essage changes us.”

WHAT ARE THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION? When many Christian congregation receive Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper in a worship service, the minister removes the cloth from the Holy Communion items, separates the bread and the wine, and then speaks words similar to these, “Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” These words are called the Words of Institution. In this column entitled, “Questions About Christianity”, we are looking at the different parts of a basic Christian liturgical worship service. This month we will learn about the Words of Institution by answering this question, “What are the Words of Institution?”

The Words of Institution were first spoken by Jesus in an upper room in Jerusalem on Maundy Thursday while he was eating the Passover meal with his disciples. During this meal Jesus took unleavened bread and wine and gave them to his disciples to eat and to drink. As he did this, he spoke the Words of Institution and instituted Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper. Since Matthew, Mark, Luke, and 1 Corinthians record slightly different versions of the Words of Institution, the one that is listed above is a compilation of all four of them. It is uncertain when the Words of Institution were first used during a worship service. They seem to have been used as early as the third century, but it is quite possible they were used even earlier.

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
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St. John’s Altar CommitteeDecember 2019	Diane Eisermann&Delores Cotte

Christian churches differ on why the Words of Institution are important to say during a worship service. Some insist they must be said because it is when the bread and wine also become Jesus’ body and blood. However, the Bible does not make this clear. What it does make clear is when people receive the bread, they are also receiving Jesus’ body and when they receive the wine, they are also receiving Jesus’ blood. In the very least, most Christian churches agree the Words of Institution are a good way to remind those receiving Holy Communion about how Jesus instituted it. It reminds them Jesus is their Savior whom they must believe in because he shed his blood and gave his life into death on the cross to forgive them of their sins. The Words of Institution also remind those receiving Holy Communion when they partake of this Sacrament God forgives their sins, strengthens their faith, gives them power to live a more God-pleasing life, and assures them they will go to heaven one day. Lastly, when the minister speaks the Words of Institution, he is preaching the gospel to everyone in the worship service, which God the Holy Spirit uses to strengthen everyone’s faith and not just those receiving Holy Communion.

Regardless of what you believe or your church teaches about the Words of Institution, it is a part of a basic Christian liturgy and it is something that has great benefit to our faith and our salvation.

December 1

Emm (comm) Lucas Stelter, Jim Stuempges, Paul Dahlke,

comm. assist. Brian Ninnemann

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Gerhardt Voigt, Mitch Simon, Gordon Krause,

Glen Bubolz

December 4 Advent

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ Kenon Smith; Chief, Al Rosenthal, Christopher Smith,

Calvin Wojtalewicz, Thomas Wojtalewicz

December 8

Emm Don Stelter, Noah Buchholz, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Kenny Wojtalewicz, Zeb Zuehls,

Mark Emond, Ben Emond

December 11 Advent

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ James Wachholz, Chief, Ben Emond, Kevin Kaul, Corey Kaul, Ken Borzick

December 15

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Bruce Stelter, Gary Wegner

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Matt Borzick, Haiden Van Treeck,

Paul Van Treeck, Nolan Van Treeck

December 18 Advent

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ Kenon Smith; Chief, Martin Schmanke, Aaron Kendall, Chuck Boetcher, Jim Eisermann

December 22

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Paul Wuerch, Paul Dahlke

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr.,

Joe Zauner Jr.

December 23

Emm ?

December 24

SJ James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Jesse Schable,

Gordon Krause, Gerhardt Voigt

December 25

Emm ?

December 29

Emm Wayne Stelter, Glenn Buccholz, Joe Heller

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Ben Jaster, Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer, Jeremy Breiwa

December 31

SJ (comm) Kenon Smith; Chief, Richard Freitag, Mitch Simon, Glen Bubolz,

Al Rosenthal

BULLETIN- November 24, 2019

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019 Kerry

Welcome! Thank you for joining us for worship this morning. In our service we gather before our almighty God to offer him our worship and praise. We also gather to strengthen ourselves through the study of God’s holy and powerful Word.

Restrooms are located in the link way (through the Information Room and down the stairs) at St. John’s and lower level at Emmanuel.

Nursery In the lower level of both churches, the service is available to watch on TV and children have space for their needs. At St. John’s exiting church, it is located down the stairs to the left, to the link way, and down the stairs again to the left. At Emmanuel exiting church, it is located down the hallway to the right.

The Season of End Time The Church Year comes a close in November with the season of End Time. In this season, we are reminded that we are living in the “last days” between Christ’s first coming at Christmas and his second coming on Judgment Day. The world could be ended any time. For a believer, the end of his life or the end of the world is a wonderful thing! It means the beginning of a new and better existence in a much more glorious world than this one.

Welcome Home!

Our Need for Christian Community

The Lost Are Now Found

You Are Free to Be Yourself

You Are Perfectly Safe Here

You Have an Everlasting Family

You are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom

Our Worship Series: Welcome Home

The Holy Spirit wants believers to think of each other as family. Having a spiritual family is essential to our well-being. In this worship series, we look at how our Father knits us together in love and unity. We see the benefits of being part of this family. In the Church, Christ has given us a better home.

Our Theme for Today: You Are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom

Windsor. Bernadotte. Bourbon-Anjou. Orange-Nassau. Glücksburg. Liechtenstein.

Do you know what those names have in common? They are all names of royal families. A member of each of those families serves as a monarch. The extended members of those families enjoy fabulous privileges, even if the monarch serves largely as a figurehead.

For the past month, we have seen that Christ has welcomed us into his home and made us part of this family. Today, we see that this is a royal family. For our brother Jesus is King. He does more than serve as a figurehead. Christ rules over all Creation for the benefit of his family. He promises us that one day we will sit with him on his throne (Revelation 3:21).

Today—Christ the King Sunday—the Church Year comes to an end. We praise Christ for his glorious reign. We thank him for making us part of his royal family, giving us a claim to the Kingdom.

✠ Gathering ✠

*ST. JOHN’S: SUNDAY SCHOOL JOY LITANY See insert for songs and recitations

*EMMANUEL: OPENING HYMN — 579 Lift High the Cross

Please stand

INVOCATION

M: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

C: To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. Revelation 1:4-6

CONFESSION OF SINS

M: The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.” Jeremiah 23:5-6

Since we have such a merciful King, let us humbly approach his throne, confess our sins, and plead for his mercy.

C: Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong. But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple. Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:2-5,7-8,12

M: As God’s called servant I announce to you what the LORD says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

“I am the LORD, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator, your King. Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. You are my witnesses, and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.
I am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more. Isaiah 43:1,10-11,15,25

C: Amen.

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

After a brief musical introduction, the congregation sings:

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Lord Jesus Christ,

by your victory you have broken the power of the evil one. Fill our hearts with joy and peace as we look with hope to that day when every creature in heaven and earth will acclaim you King of kings and Lord of lords to your unending praise and glory; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

✠ The Word ✠

FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 23:2-6

Christ is the King of kings, with countless sheep in his flock. Yet he cares for every single one.
He knows us by name. He leads into his kingdom of peace and righteousness.

²Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,” declares the Lord. ³“I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. ⁴I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the Lord. ⁵“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. ⁶In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the Lord.

PSALM OF THE DAY— 45 hymnal page 83

SECOND LESSON Colossians 1:13-20

Everyone is part of a kingdom. The only question is if it is a kingdom of darkness or light. Everyone has a king. The only question is if your king really cares for you. Our Savior-King has proven his love in blood.

¹³For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, ¹⁴in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. ¹⁵The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. ¹⁶For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. ¹⁷He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. ¹⁸And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.¹⁹For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, ²⁰and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

VERSE OF THE DAY Revelation 22:13

M: Alleluia. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

Alleluia.

After a one verse musical introduction, the congregation sings

Please stand

GOSPEL Luke 23:35-43 (today’s sermon text)

With eyes of faith, the criminal sees Jesus for whom he really is—a gracious
king, suffering and dying that we might be forgiven.

³⁵The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” ³⁶The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar ³⁷and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” ³⁸There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews.

³⁹One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” ⁴⁰But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? ⁴¹We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” ⁴²Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” ⁴³Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY — 351 Hail, O Once-Despised Jesus

SERMON Luke 23:35-43 “Behold, the King on the Cross!”

Unbelievers deny him 2. A criminal confesses him

Please stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe 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 is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there 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.

Please be seated

THANK OFFERING

Members of this congregation have joined together in love and faith to do the Lord’s work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry. Please greet one another and sign our friendship register.

✠ Prayers ✠

Please stand

PRAYER TO CHRIST THE KING read by pastor

M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.

Silent prayer

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS bulletin page11

LORD’S PRAYER

M: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who taught us to pray:

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.

Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever.

Amen.

*EMMANUEL:

PRAYER & BLESSING

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace.

Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

SOLOIST LUCAS STELTER SINGS HYMN — 727 There Is a Higher Throne

*ST. JOHN’S:

ORDER FOR HOLY COMMUNION spoken by pastor

Please be seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS — 309 Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord

139 Jesus, in Your Dying Woes

Please stand

PRAYER & BLESSING

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace.

Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

SOLOIST JAMES WACHHOLZ SINGS HYMN — 727 There Is a Higher Throne

After today’s service, please give your friendship registers to an usher or pastor.

^✠Announcements ^✠

Activities for the week of November 24 – November 30

Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School/Montello Care Center singing
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
9:00 A.M. –12:00 P.M.	Thai Village Craft Sale in St. John’s linkway
9:30 A.M. -12:00 P.M.	Scholastic Book Fair in St. John’s gym (final day)
Mon.	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.	6:30 P.M.	Men’s Bible Study at St. John’s
6:30 P.M.	Council meeting at St. John’s
Wed.	Thanksgiving break – No St. John’s School/Little Lambs
5:15 P.M.	Women’s Bible Study at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Thanksgiving Eve Worship
7:30 P.M.	Bible Information Class at St. John’s
Thurs.	Thanksgiving Day – No St. John’s School/Little Lambs
9:00 A.M.	Thanksgiving Worship at Emmanuel
	10:00 A.M.	Montello Care Center Devotion with communion
Fri.	Thanksgiving break – No St. John’s School/Little Lambs
Sat.
*Theme for Next Sunday December 1 , 2019*Advent 1: “Prepare for Christ’s Coming: Walk in the Light”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.	Scholastic Book Fair in St. John’s gym
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship
9:00 A.M. –12:00 P.M.	Thai Village Craft Sale in St. John’s linkway

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Wyatt Beahm (William and Alyssa Beahm’s infant son), Ron Blada, Liola Crown & son Terry, Agnes Dassow, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Harold Fandrey, Lilah Farrell, Xzander Jahr, Melvin Johnson, Oliver Knoch, Chris Krause (Gordy and Linda’s son), Shirley Krueger, Robert Lederer (Jackie and Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Delvin Mittelsteadt, Mark and Peggy Russell (Elsa’s son and daughter in-law), Katie Segrist (Pastor Gary & Orlene Johnson’s daughter), Doris Smith, Jennifer Strauss – (added this week: Melvin Johnson, Oliver Knoch)

– For Natasha Rebecca Jahr who was born Friday (11/22) to Andrew and Rebecca Jahr

– For Bob Klapper who will celebrate his 83rd birthday on Monday (11/25)

– For Bob & Sandy Klapper who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday (11/28)

– For the family of Patrick Madigan, father of St. John’s member Mike Madigan, who was called home on Tuesday (11/19).

– For our communicants at St. John’s

THAI VILLAGE & SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR will be open today at St. John’s. Thai Village will be open today 9:00am-12:00pm. come check out high quality fair trade goods including jewelry, bags/purse, greeting cards, ornaments, gifts and more! You can check out their items ahead of time at https://thaivillage.org/. The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open today for the final time 9:00am-12:00pm.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT WOMEN’S PROGRAM hosted by Emmanuel will be held Sunday December 8, 2019 at 4:30 at Emmanuel Parish Hall. This year’s program “An Evening With Isaiah” will be part of our inspirational readings and songs of the season. This year along with refreshments and desserts we will be serving appetizers. Signup sheets are out today in St. John’ information room and Emmanuel’s Parish Hall. We hope you can join us. Any questions contact Sue Stelter (608) 297-2761.

LADIES AID INVITES YOU TO OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER: DECEMBER 5^TH , 2019 5:30pm Punch and Fellowship, 6:00pm Dinner. The cost is $17.65 per person. THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS TODAY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24^TH! What’s on the menu? roast beef, southern fried chicken, baked Virginian ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed veggies and full salad bar. Please pay either Kay Maass or Bernice Wegner or drop your payment off at the school/church office. Checks should be made out to St. John’s Ladies Aid. Hope to see you there!

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “The will of God never takes you to where the grace of God will not protect you.”

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: RUTH Join us this Wednesday at 5:15pm (a little earlier due to Thanksgiving worship). Come study the last chapter of Ruth and enjoy fellowship and snacks in the lower level of St. John’s. We will take a break after this week for the holidays and pick back up in January. Stay tuned!

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY See you on November 26 before we break for the holidays!

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA Opportunities for gospel connections are flourishing across the African continent. Christian groups in Uganda, Liberia, Mozambique, and more are learning about WELS and Lutheran doctrine and reaching out for fellowship and doctrinal instruction. To follow what’s happening with WELS mission work across Africa, visit wels.net/missions or follow Missions on Facebook at fb.com/WELSMissions.

EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN WITNESSES Equipping Christian Witnesses, the new campaign from Martin Luther College, focuses on recruitment, financial aid, and facilities. By enrolling more future ministry workers, helping them fund their Christian education, and enhancing their learning environments across the campus, WELS strengthens the foundation for its future. Learn more at mlc-wels.edu/mlc-campaign.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WELS? Subscribe to the WELS Together e-newsletter to stay connected with the people of your synod and the ministry they serve. Also, don’t miss the twice-monthly videos, expanding on important and exciting synod news. Go to wels.net/together to read more and subscribe today.

FOLLOW MISSIONS ON FACEBOOK Like the new WELS Missions Facebook page to stay up to date on news from Home and World Mission fields, read inspiring stories of the gospel at work, and take advantage of the many resources WELS Missions has to offer. Visit facebook.com/WELSMissions to get started.

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.”

Three Unexpected Advent Carols

… that Ring Out the Good News

Midweek Week Advent Devotions – 2019

Emmanuel, Mecan and St. John’s, Montello, WI

Wednesday December 4, 2019

Moses’ Carol Rings Out the Good News about God’s Nature in Action

Wednesday December 11, 2019

Hannah’s Carol Rings Out the Good News about God’s Help for the Poor and Needy

Wednesday December 18, 2019

Ezekiel’s Carol Rings Out the Good News about the Growth of the Kingdom

3:30pm at Emmanuel, Mecan 6:30pm at St. John’s, Montello

November 24

Emm Wayne Stelter, Bob Ferber, Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Joe Vote, Jesse Schable, Richard Freitag

November 27 Thanksgiving Eve

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Ben Jaster, Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer,

Jeremy Breiwa

November 28 Thanksgiving

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Don Stelter, Gary Wegner

December 1

Emm (comm) Lucas Stelter, Jim Stuempges, Paul Dahlke

comm. assist. Brian Ninnemann

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Gerhardt Voigt, Mitch Simon, Gordon Krause,

Glen Bubolz

December 4

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ Kenon Smith; Chief, Al Rosenthal, Christopher Smith, Calvin Wojtalewicz, Thomas Wojtalewicz

December 8

Emm Don Stelter, Noah Buchholz, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Kenny Wojtalewicz, Zeb Zuehls,

Mark Emond, Ben Emond

December 11

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ James Wachholz, Chief, Ben Emond, Kevin Kaul, Corey Kaul,

Ken Borzick

December 15

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Bruce Stelter, Gary Wegner

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Paul Van Treeck, Haiden Van Treeck,

Matt Borzick, Nolan Van Treeck

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
11-17 11-20	77	115
St. John’s Altar CommitteeNovember 2019	Jennie Utke&Susan Brown

BULLETIN- November 17, 2019

November 17, 2019November 17, 2019 Kerry

Restrooms are located in the link way (through the Information Room and down the stairs) at St. John’s and lower level at Emmanuel.

The Season of End Time The Church Year comes a close in November with the season of End Time. In this season, we are reminded that we are living in the “last days” between Christ’s first coming at Christmas and his second coming on Judgment Day. The world could end at any time. For a believer, the end of his life or the end of the world is a wonderful thing! It means the beginning of a new and better existence in a much more glorious world than this one.

Our Worship Series: Welcome Home

Our Theme for Today: You Have an Everlasting Family

Welcome Home!

Our Need for Christian Community

The Lost Are Now Found

You Are Free to Be Yourself

You Are Perfectly Safe Here

You Have an Everlasting Family

You are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom

Death is ugly. It does not matter if someone dies after a long, protracted fight with some illness or if they die peacefully in their sleep. Either way, the body goes into the ground and begins to decay. Either way, that person is gone, and their absence is constantly noticed.

Death would be overwhelming were it not for the fact that, for the believer, Christ has completely transformed death. Death is not the end. For those who are part of Christ’s family, death is the beginning of a new and better life, one where the deceased has triumphed over sin and all its consequences.

We thank God for this beautiful gospel truth—that Christians have an everlasting family. When Christian loved ones die, they are not “lost.” Something is lost when: a) you don’t know where it is, and therefore b) you will not see it again. We know exactly where our deceased Christian loved ones are. We look forward to being reunited with them soon.

Today, we celebrate the Saints Triumphant—those believers who have died and been welcomed into their true home with Jesus.

✠ Gathering ✠

OPENING HYMN — 551: verses 1, 2, & 3 For All the Saints

INVOCATION

M: The grace of our Lord  Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:13

C: And also with you.

M: I heard a voice from heaven say,

“Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.”

C: “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor,

for their deeds will follow them.” Revelation 14:13

M: For the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom

and will possess it forever —

C: yes, for ever and ever! Daniel 7:18

CONFESSION OF SINS

M: Beloved in the Lord,

we desire to one day join the saints triumphant in heaven.

Yet we have disobeyed God, and deserve only his wrath and punishment.

Therefore, let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father,

asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful,

and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions.

I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good.

For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray:

Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us

and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority,

I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son  and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen!

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

After a brief musical introduction, the congregation sings:

ALL (sung): Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine!

We feebly struggle; they in glory shine,

Yet all are one within your grand design. Alleluia! Alleluia!

And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long,

Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song,

And hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia!

The golden evening brightens in the west;

Soon, soon, to faithful warriors comes their rest.

Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Almighty God and Savior,

you have set the final day and hour

when we shall be delivered from this world of sin and death.

Keep us ever watchful for the coming of your Son

that we may sit with him

and all your holy ones at the marriage feast in heaven;

through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

✠ The Word ✠

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 65:17-25

In the New Jerusalem we will not experience the “former things” like death, crying,
and pain. We will enjoy the company of our Christian family for all eternity.

¹⁷“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth.
The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
¹⁸But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create,
for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy.
¹⁹I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people;
the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more.

²⁰“Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not live out his years;
the one who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere child;
the one who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.
²¹They will build houses and dwell in them;
they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
²²No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat.
For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people;
my chosen ones will long enjoy the work of their hands.
²³They will not labor in vain,
nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune;
for they will be a people blessed by the Lord,

they and their descendants with them.
²⁴Before they call I will answer;
while they are still speaking I will hear.
²⁵The wolf and the lamb will feed together,
and the lion will eat straw like the ox,
and dust will be the serpent’s food.
They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,”
says the Lord.

PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 150

M: Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary;

C: praise him in his mighty heavens.

M: Praise him for his acts of power;

C: praise him for his surpassing greatness.

M: Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,

C: praise him with the harp and lyre,

M: praise him with timbrel and dancing,

C: praise him with the strings and pipe,

M: praise him with the clash of cymbals,

C: praise him with resounding cymbals.

M: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

C: Praise the Lord.

After a brief musical introduction, the congregation sings:

ALL (sung): But then there breaks a yet more glorious day:

The saints triumphant rise in bright array;

The King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia!

SECOND LESSON Revelation 22:1-5

The vastness of our heavenly home is beyond our comprehension.
We will live in our new home “for ever and ever.”

¹Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb ²down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. ³No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. ⁴They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. ⁵There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.

VERSE OF THE DAY Revelation 7:15

M: Alleluia. They are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple. Alleluia.

After a brief musical introduction, the congregation sings:

ALL (sung): From earth’s wide bounds to ocean’s farthest coast

Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,

Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia!

GOSPEL Luke 20:27-38 (today’s sermon text)

Through a parable Jesus teaches that on Judgment Day those who wasted their God-given gifts will have to give an account. Fortunately, when judging us, the Master will look at what Christ has done as our Savior.

²⁷Some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus with a question. ²⁸“Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. ²⁹Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a woman and died childless.³⁰The second ³¹and then the third married her, and in the same way the seven died, leaving no children. ³²Finally, the woman died too. ³³Now then, at the resurrection whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?”

³⁴Jesus replied, “The people of this age marry and are given in marriage. ³⁵But those who are considered worthy of taking part in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage, ³⁶and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God’s children, since they are children of the resurrection. ³⁷But in the account of the burning bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’³⁸He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”

M: This is the Gospel of our Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

HYMN OF THE DAY — 728 Jerusalem the Golden

SERMON Luke 20: 27-38 – “You Have Something to Look Forward To”

CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

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

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.

THANK OFFERING

✠ Prayers ✠

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH with commemoration for the faithfully departed

M: With thanksgiving and praise, O Lord, we remember all your faithful servants who throughout the ages have witnessed to your name: the mighty and the lowly, great leaders and humble men and women, those who have served you in prosperity and those who in the day of trouble have not failed. We rejoice that they now rest from their labors in your presence.

C: You are the rest of the blessed dead. We thank you for all who have died in the peace of Christ. We thank you for those whom you gave to our congregation for a time as a blessing but have now called home. We remember their names before you.

M: Joel Jaster, age 57, called home on December 19, 2018.

Gordon Fabian, age 90, called home on February 14, 2019.

I am resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.

C: And whoever lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26

M: Penny Brennecke, age 65, called home on February 20, 2019.

Frieda Otto, age 98, called home March 18, 2019.

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”

C: “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor.” Revelation 13:14

M: Ardis Henning, age 78, called home May 26, 2019.

Harley Crown, age 98, called home on July 14, 2019.

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

C: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2

M: Carol Schumann, age 76, called home July 26, 2019.

Delores Peterson, age 82, called home August 22, 2019.

I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

C: And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. Job 19:25-26

M: Karl Whitrock, age 79, called home October 6, 2019.

Christ has indeed been raised from the dead,

C: the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20

M: Lyndsay Lynch, age 26, called home October 25, 2019.

And if I go and prepare a place for you,

C: I will come again and will take you to myself. John 14:3

M: Raymond Zacharias, age 75, called home on November 7, 2019.

Thanks be to God.

C: He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Silent prayer as we remember other members of the saints triumphant

M: Heavenly Father, we recall with gratitude what you have done for us and for your Church through these saints. May their good works, which were prompted by your love in Christ and performed to your glory while here on earth, encourage us to live for you. As we join our worship and work with theirs, may we acknowledge ourselves to be part of that great cloud of witnesses from every age and place.

C: Unite all your people in the true faith, in the hope of an eternity at your side, and in the love that reveals us to be your children.

M: Through your Word, remind us who have not yet reached heaven that we remain part of the saints militant. Fill us with your Spirit, so that we continue to wage war for you, as our Christian forefathers did—battling against our sinful flesh, winning souls for Christ, and combating the deadly influence of Satan in this world.

C: Uphold your promise to use your Word and Sacraments to keep us in the faith so that, when our work on earth is done, we may join the saints triumphant.

Special prayers and petitions may follow

LORD’S PRAYER

M: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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

now and forever. Amen.

BLESSING

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

C: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN — 417 I’m But a Stranger Here

After today’s service, please give your friendship registers to an usher or pastor.

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Activities for the week of November 17 – November 23

Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship
Mon.	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
Tues.	6:30 P.M.	Men’s Bible Study at St. John’s
Wed.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Chapel
1:40 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs Early Release
6:30 P.M.	Women’s Bible Study at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Worship
Thurs.	6:00 P.M.	Griefshare at St. John’s lower level (10 of 13 weeks)
Fri.	St. John’s School Grandparents Day
Sat.	9:00A.M. – 4:00P.M.	Holiday Trail (Scholastic Book Fair & Thai Village)
*Theme for Next Sunday November 24 , 2019*End Times 4: “Christ the King–Welcome Home #6: You are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.	Scholastic Book Fair in St. John’s gym
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Wyatt Beahm (William and Alyssa Beahm’s infant son), Ron Blada, Liola Crown & son Terry, Agnes Dassow, Don Ebert, Reinold Eckelberg, Harold Fandrey, Lilah Farrell, Xzander Jahr, Chris Krause (Gordy and Linda’s son), Shirley Krueger, Robert Lederer (Jackie and Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Delvin Mittelsteadt, Mark and Peggy Russell (Elsa’s son and daughter in-law), Katie Segrist (Pastor Gary & Orlene Johnson’s daughter), Doris Smith, Jennifer Strauss – (added this week: Don Ebert)

THANK YOU Emmanuel received a $100 donation from Paul and LuAnn Weldon in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary on November 9th. It is to be used for the parish hall flooring project. Thank for the donation.

LADIES AID INVITES YOU TO OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER: DECEMBER 5^TH , 2019 5:30pm Punch and Fellowship, 6:00pm Dinner. The cost is $17.65 per person. What’s on the menu? roast beef, southern fried chicken, baked Virginian ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed veggies and full salad bar. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, November 24^th. Please pay either Kay Maass or Bernice Wegner or drop your payment off at the school/church office. Checks should be made out to St. John’s Ladies Aid. Hope to see you there!

AMMO BOX In honor of Veterans Day, our congregation’s Lutheran Military Support Group (LMSG) is asking for donations (for one more Sunday) in support of our military men, women and their families. LMSG, a partnership of ELS and WELS veterans, is working to grow awareness of and bring Christian support to military members and their families in our congregations and beyond. By placing your gift in the AMMO can located in the front entry of both churches, you are supporting the work of local congregations that are ministering to nearby military families, the WELS European chaplain program and global broadcasts of Time of Grace to our military. Questions? See LMSG Congregational Liaison Mark Emond or visit www.lutheranmilitary.org. THANK YOU for standing shoulder to shoulder with those serving our nation!!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: RUTH Join us on Wednesday at 6:30pm in St. John’s lower level for women fellowship, snacks and growing in God’s grace through the book of Ruth. Please contact Rachel Naumann at rnaumann@stjohnsmontello.org or 847.913.2135 with any questions.

“A short story masterpiece that showcases steadfast love and the kind of selfless humility that God rewards.” ~People’s Bible

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY See you on November 19^th!

GRIEFSHARE The 13-week session of Griefshare takes place every Thursday. Sessions are held at 6:00p.m. in the lower level of St. John’s. Join us for week #11, November 21. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mark Emond (608) 697-1600.

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

INFORMATION. INSPIRATION. FORWARD IN CHRIST Read Forward in Christ, the official magazine of WELS, and you will receive the latest news from the synod, gain a Lutheran perspective on current events, hear uplifting stories of faith from across the world, and much more every single month. Both print and digital subscriptions are available. Learn more at wels.net/fic.

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.”

November 17

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Warren Buchholz, Don Stelter

SJ Cal Kapp; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr.,

Joe Zauner Jr.

November 24

Emm Wayne Stelter, Bob Ferber, Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Joe Vote, Jesse Schable, Richard Freitag

November 27 Thanksgiving Eve

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Ben Jaster, Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer,

Jeremy Breiwa

November 28 Thanksgiving

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Don Stelter, Gary Wegner

December 1

Emm (comm) Lucas Stelter, Jim Stuempges, Paul Dahlke

comm. assist. Brian Ninnemann

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Gerhardt Voigt, Mitch Simon, Gordon Krause,

Glen Bubolz

December 4

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ Kenon Smith; Chief, Al Rosenthal, Christopher Smith, Calvin Wojtalewicz, Thomas Wojtalewicz

December 8

Emm Don Stelter, Noah Buchholz, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Kenny Wojtalewicz, Zeb Zuehls,

Mark Emond, Ben Emond

December 11

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ James Wachholz, Chief, Ben Emond, Kevin Kaul, Corey Kaul,

Ken Borzick

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
11-10 11-13	78	121 3
St. John’s Altar CommitteeNovember 2019	Jennie Utke&Susan Brown

BULLETIN- November 10, 2019

November 10, 2019November 10, 2019 Kerry

EMMANUEL & ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

November 10, 2019

Emmanuel & St. John’s

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Restrooms are located in the link way (through the Information Room and down the stairs) at St. John’s and lower level at Emmanuel.

Welcome Home!

Our Need for Christian Community

The Lost Are Now Found

You Are Free to Be Yourself

You Are Perfectly Safe Here

You Have an Everlasting Family

You are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom

The Season of End Time The Church Year comes a close in November with the season of End Time. In this season, we are reminded that we are living in the “last days” between Christ’s first coming at Christmas and his second coming on Judgment Day. The world could be ended at any time. For a believer, the end of his life or the end of the world is a wonderful thing! It means the beginning of a new and better existence in a much more glorious world than this one.

Our Worship Series: Welcome Home

Our Theme for Today: Home, Where You Are Perfectly Safe

Twenty-one billion dollars. That is how much Americans spend annually on home security. We want our homes to be a place that our family can feel safe, where they can be apart from everything that can hurt them.

However, the reality is that no matter how many locks and alarms and cameras you might use to guard your house, you and your family are not perfectly safe. There is a greater danger than thieves … a greater threat than bullies. There is even something worse than physical death. Judgment Day is coming, and with it, the destruction of all creation. If that day comes and you are not prepared, you begin an eternal nightmare.

In the Church, our brother Jesus has given us a home that is indeed perfectly safe. Not even Judgment Day can touch it. Christians can look forward to Judgment Day with great anticipation. Even as “the mountains fall into the heart of the sea” (Psalm 46:2), we have Christ’s promise that we will be perfectly safe.

Order of Service for THE LAST JUDGMENT

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X Gathering X

OPENING HYMN — 220 O’er the Distant Mountains Breaking

Please stand

INVOCATION

M: The grace of our Lord U Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

be with you all.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

M: Beloved in the LORD, the day is surely coming, and it will burn like a furnace.

Therefore, let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father,

asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am sinful by nature,

and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions.

I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good.

For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

But I am truly sorry for my sins,

and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray:

Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us

and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority,

I forgive all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son U and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen!

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

After a brief musical introduction, soloist sings verse 1, the congregation sings verse 2.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Lord God Almighty, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit that we may always look forward to the end of this present evil age and to the day of your righteous judgment. Keep us steadfast in true and living faith and present us at last holy and blameless before you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

X The Word X

FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 26:1-6

The Lord’s judgment is coming to bring destruction on those who refuse to listen to his Word. We rejoice that in Christ, we are considered the family of God and so will be safe on the Last Day.

¹Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the Lord:²“This is what the Lord says: Stand in the courtyard of the Lord’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the Lord. Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word.³Perhaps they will listen and each will turn from their evil ways. Then I will relent and not inflict on them the disaster I was planning because of the evil they have done.⁴Say to them, ‘This is what the Lord says: If you do not listen to me and follow my law, which I have set before you,⁵and if you do not listen to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I have sent to you again and again (though you have not listened),⁶then I will make this house like Shiloh and this city a curseamong all the nations of the earth.’”

PSALM OF THE DAY – 133, Adult Choir How Very Good and Pleasant

Choir sings the opening refrain and cantors sing the verses. Congregation joins choir for refrains

after each verse.

Refrain:

♫ How very good and pleasant

when we live in unity.

It is like precious oil,

like fresh morning dew.

We gather here together

with our hearts and voices raised

to God, who’s the center

Of our unity and praise!

SECOND LESSON 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

The Lord Jesus is revealed as a judge. His ruling will be just. Those who do not acknowledge him will be punished. But those who have faith in him will be brought to everlasting glory.

⁵All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.⁶God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you⁷and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.⁸He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.⁹They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might¹⁰on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.

After a brief musical introduction, the congregation sings the following.

♫ 4 Yea, Amen, let all adore you High on your eternal throne.

Ev’ry knee shall bow before you; Come and take your people home!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

You shall reign and you alone!

Please stand

GOSPEL Luke 19:11-27 (today’s sermon text)

¹¹While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once.¹²He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return.¹³So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’

¹⁴“But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’

¹⁵“He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.

¹⁶“The first one came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned ten more.’

¹⁷“‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’

¹⁸“The second came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned five more.’

¹⁹“His master answered, ‘You take charge of five cities.’

²⁰“Then another servant came and said, ‘Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth.²¹I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take out what you did not put in and reap what you did not sow.’

²²“His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you, that I am a hard man, taking out what I did not put in, and reaping what I did not sow?²³Why then didn’t you put my money on deposit, so that when I came back, I could have collected it with interest?’

²⁴“Then he said to those standing by, ‘Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’

²⁵“‘Sir,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’

²⁶“He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away.²⁷But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’”

M: This is the Gospel of our Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY — 337 Delay Not! Delay Not

SERMON Luke 19:11-27 When Jesus Returns, the Rewards Will Be Right

For those who hated his reign
For those who wasted his gifts
For those who worked for his kingdom

Please stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

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

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.

Please be seated

THANK OFFERING

X Prayers X

Please stand

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

M: Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear our voices.

C: Let your ears be attentive to our cries for mercy.

M: Heavenly Father, we confess with sorrow that we have sinned

and deserve only your anger and punishment.

C: If you kept a record of sins, we would surely be lost.

M: We confess with joy that your unfailing love has redeemed us.

C: Our hope is in you and in your full redemption.

M: Around us we see the birth pangs of the last days:

war, famine, earthquakes, false prophets, spiritual apathy.

C: Use these signs to remind us that we do not know

the day or the hour when Christ will come again.

M: Keep us faithful to your Word; send your Spirit to strengthen our faith

so that we are always prepared for your Son’s return as judge.

C: Make us faithful in sharing your Word,

and cause many more to put their hope in you before the end comes.

M: Build our fellowship of love as brothers and sisters in faith.

C: Help us support one another when trials and troubles come our way.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow

M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.

Silent prayer

M: Heavenly Father, we eagerly await for Jesus to come again and make all things new.

May he find us, whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life,

faithfully enduring until the end, through the power of your Holy Spirit.

C: Come, Lord Jesus. May your grace be with us. Amen.

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS listed on page 12

LORD’S PRAYER

M: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

*Emmanuel continues with…

Please be seated

ADULT CHOIR Go Now In Peace

*St. John’s continues with…

X The Sacrament X

At St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church we practice closed Communion. If you are a guest at worship today and interested in receiving the Lord’s Supper, please speak with the pastor prior to the service.

COMMUNION LITURGY hymnal pages 33-36

Please be seated

DISTRIBUTIUON HYMNS – 306 Before You, God, the Judge of All

382 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

ADULT CHOIR Go Now In Peace

At the close of each service, all veterans are kindly asked to stand be recognized.

After today’s service, please give your friendship registers to an usher or pastor.

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Activities for the week of November 10 – November 16

Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
	9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
	2:00 P.M.	Sacred Concert at WLA
Mon.		VETERAN’S DAY
	9:00 A.M.	Pastor’s Study Club – St. John’s Montello
	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
	7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.	6:30 P.M.	Evangelism meeting at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	Men’s Bible Study at St. John’s
Wed.		No St. John’s/Little Lambs School – Parent/Teacher Conferences
	10:00 A.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	Women’s Bible Study at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Worship
Thurs.	6:00 P.M.	Griefshare at St. John’s lower level (10 of 13 weeks)
	6:00 P.M.	School Board meeting at St. John’s
Fri.
Sat.
*Theme for Next Sunday November 17 , 2019* End Times 3: The Saints Triumphant–Welcome Home #5: You Have An Everlasting Family
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Congregational meeting
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.	Scholastic Book Fair in St. John’s gym
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Wyatt Beahm (infant son of William and Alyssa Beahm), Ron Blada, Liola Crown & son Terry, Agnes Dassow, Reinold Eckelberg, Harold Fandrey, Lilah Farrell, Xzander Jahr, Chris Krause (Gordy and Linda’s son), Shirley Krueger, Robert Lederer (Jackie and Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Delvin Mittelsteadt, Mark and Peggy Russell (Elsa’s son and daughter in-law), Katie Segrist (Pastor Gary & Orlene Johnson’s daughter), Doris Smith, Jennifer Strauss – (added this week: Wyatt Beahm)

– For the family of John Smith, age 82, (Kenon’s father) called home on 11/3

– For Paul and Luanne Weldon who celebrated their 45^th wedding anniversary yesterday (11/9)

– For Veteran’s Day (11/11)

– For our communicants at St. John’s

AMMO BOX As Veterans Day approaches, our congregation’s Lutheran Military Support Group (LMSG) is asking for donations in support of our military men, women and their families. LMSG, a partnership of ELS and WELS veterans, is working to grow awareness of and bring Christian support to military members and their families in our congregations and beyond. By placing your gift in the AMMO can located in the front entry of both churches, you are supporting the work of local congregations that are ministering to nearby military families, the WELS European chaplain program and global broadcasts of Time of Grace to our military. Questions? See LMSG Congregational Liaison Mark Emond or visit www.lutheranmilitary.org. THANK YOU for standing shoulder to shoulder with those serving our nation!!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: RUTH “A short story masterpiece that showcases steadfast love and the kind of selfless humility that God rewards.” ~People’s Bible

All women are invited to come to our new Women’s Bible Study for fellowship, fun, and growing in God’s Word! We have started a four-week study of the book of Ruth this week Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30pm in St. John’s church basement. Come learn about God-inspired devotion, love, and most importantly, how the Savior ties into the whole thing! Please contact Rachel Naumann at rnaumann@stjohnsmontello.org or 847.913.2135 with any questions.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Men’s Bible study will pick up again this Tuesday and the following, November 12 and 19. See you then.

ACTS–ACTIONS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH THE GOSPEL IN THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Adult Bible Study meets Monday at 7:30pm & Wednesday at 10am in the St. John’s conference room.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Bible Information Class (leads to membership) is at 7:30pm in the St. John’s conference room (alternate times may also be scheduled).

GRIEFSHARE The 13-week session of Griefshare takes place every Thursday. Sessions are held at 6:00p.m. in the lower level of St. John’s. Join us for week #10, November 14. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mark Emond (608) 697-1600.

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “Prayer: Don’t give God instructions, just report for duty!”

HOLIDAY TRAIL: NOVEMBER 23, 2019 St. John’s is again a part of this year’s Holiday Trail. Our stop will be open from 9:00am – 4:00pm. The Scholastic Bookfair and Thai Village Craft sale will be the main events here along with a few other perks. Plan to come, bring a friend and enjoy a day of Christmas shopping around town.

Emm/Usher Schedule

November 10

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Glenn Buchholz, Paul Dahlke

SJ (comm) Kenon Smith; Chief, Martin Schmanke, Aaron Kendall,

Chuck Boetcher, Jim Eisermann

November 17

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Warren Buchholz, Don Stelter

SJ Cal Kapp; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr.,

Joe Zauner Jr.

November 24

Emm Wayne Stelter, Bob Ferber, Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Joe Vote, Jesse Schable, Richard Freitag

November 27 Thanksgiving Eve

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Ben Jaster, Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer,

Jeremy Breiwa

November 28 Thanksgiving

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Don Stelter, Gary Wegner

December 1

Emm (comm) Lucas Stelter, Jim Stuempges, Paul Dahlke

comm. assist. Brian Ninnemann

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Gerhardt Voigt, Mitch Simon, Gordon Krause,

Glen Bubolz

December 4

Emm Wayne Stelter, Don Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ Kenon Smith; Chief, Al Rosenthal, Christopher Smith, Calvin Wojtalewicz, Thomas Wojtalewicz

December 8

Emm Don Stelter, Noah Buchholz, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Kenny Wojtalewicz, Zeb Zuehls,

Mark Emond, Ben Emond

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
11-3 11-6	110	124 2
St. John’s Altar Committee November 2019	Jennie Utke & Susan Brown

Save the Date for our Thanksgiving Services! November 27 6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve at St. John’s November 28 9:00am Thanksgiving Day at Emmanuel

BULLETIN, November 3, 2019- It Is the Gift of God: Celebrate Reformation Sunday

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 Kerry

It Is the Gift of God: Celebrate Reformation Sunday

November 3, 2019

8 a.m. Emmanuel

10 a.m. St. John’s

Pastor Peter Zietlow

St. John’s School Chimes : “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Pastor’s Greeting–Five Latin phrases emerged during the Reformation to summarize the Reformers’ theological convictions about the essentials of Christianity. Sola Scriptura, which means the Bible alone is our highest authority; Sola Fide, which means we are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ; Sola Gratia, which means we are saved by the grace of God alone; Solus Christus, which means Christ alone is our Lord, Savior, and King; and Soli Deo Gloria, which means we live for the glory of God alone.

Choir: “On Faith Alone” (Sola Fide)

Please stand

Congregation Hymn sung to the tune of CW 477 “What Is the World to Me”; 3 verses with new lyrics by Arden W. Mead interspersed with liturgy from Psalm 103 spoken responsively by Pastor and congregation:

♫ By grace we have been saved, by God’s abundant favor.

It is the gift of God through faith in Christ, our Savior.  No merit may we claim, no effort of our own;  It is the gift of God through faith in Christ alone.

P With all my heart I praise the Lord, and with all that I am I praise his holy name!

C With all my heart I praise the Lord! I will never forget how kind he has been.

P The Lord forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick, and protects us from death.

C His kindness and love are a crown on our heads.

P Each day that we live, he provides for our needs.

C He gives us the strength of a young eagle.

P How great is God’s love for all who worship him?

C Greater than the distance between heaven and earth!

P How far has the Lord taken our sins from us?

C Farther than the distance from east to west!

♫ When we were dead in sin, God sent his Son to save us.

It is the gift of God that life eternal gave us.  By God’s abundant grace we with the Lord are raised.  It is the gift of God, whose name fore’er be praised.

P The Lord is always kind to those who worship him,

C and he keeps his promises to their descendants who faithfully obey him.

P God has set up his kingdom in heaven, and he rules the whole creation.

C Let all of God’s creation and all that he rules come and praise the Lord.

P With all my heart I praise the Lord.

♫ We are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus.  It is the gift of God that thus his mercy frees us  To live in holiness the life that God desires.  It is the gift of God that such good works inspires.

Prayer of the Day

Your Word tells us, Lord, that it is by grace we are saved, not by works, and that it is a gift from God, lest anyone should boast. Let us bask in the blessing of this true gift from you of our salvation from sin, death and the devil, not because of anything we have done but because of what your Son did for us on the cross by dying in our stead for our transgressions and rising to life three days later that we might live a new life in heaven with you. May this miraculous message, uncovered again during the Reformation, which we celebrate this day, be our guiding light and our bold claim in how we live our lives for you. Amen.

Please be seated

The First Lesson Isaiah 55:1-11

Summary: Invitation to the Thirsty

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David. See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a ruler and commander of the peoples. Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations you do not know will come running to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor. Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.’”

Psalm 46 The Reformation Psalm is sung by the congregation to the tune of CW 441 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” with words as follows:

God is our Refuge and our Strength, our Helper ever near.  The Lord of hosts is on our side to shelter us from fear.

Though mountains fall and storms arise and fearful tempests blow, Our God is with us, and he leads where peaceful waters flow.

God’s steadfast help will surely come as certain as the dawn. The Lord of hosts is on our side, so let all fear be gone!

The trembling nations hear his voice, their awesome Sov’reign own: “Be still, and know that I am God, and I will reign alone!”

Come and behold what God has done: as adversaries yield, He breaks the bow and snaps the spear and burns with fire the shield.

O God our Refuge, God our Strength, accept the praise we bring For mercy shown by grace alone through Christ, our Savior-King!

The Second Lesson, Ephesians 2:1-10 (sermon text in bold)

Summary: Made Alive in Christ

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

The Alleluia verse is sung by the congregation to the tune of CW 322, “On What Has Now Been Sown”:

It is God’s gift alone that we to Christ belong,  Who claims us as his own and will our whole life long.  Alleluia! By faith alone God’s gift we own. Alleluia!

Rise for The Gospel, John 17:1-10

Summary: Jesus Prays for Himself and for Us

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them.

Please be seated

Congregational Hymn, CW Supplement 756, “We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight,” 5 verses, see insert

The Sermon: Ephesians 2:4-10

Grace Makes Everything New

1. A New Life 2. A New Name 3. A New Job

Rise for the Creedal Hymn sung by the congregation to the tune of CW 256, “How Great Thou Art”

♫ We all believe in God, almighty Father who shattered chaos, said, “Let there be light!” Sun, moon and stars show forth his praise together, All things on earth his wisdom and his might. God loved the world so much he freely gave his only Son the lost to save. God loves each child; by faith we understand it is God’s gift—a Father’s hand.

We all believe in God’s true Son, Christ Jesus, Born of a virgin, for us crucified. His holy death and resurrection frees us To rise from sin, and in his grace abide. Ascended to his throne in heav’n on high with saving love he still is nigh. He will return as Shepherd, Judge and King. He is God’s gift—his praise we sing!

And we give thanks for God the Holy Spirit, proceeding from the Father and the Son, By whose blest inspiration we inherit the benefits of all that Christ has done. The holy Church is gathered ’round the Word where God’s good news in faith is heard. Forgiven and forgiving, we shall rise to claim God’s gift of Paradise.

Please be seated

The Offering (Greet one another and sign the register.)

Please stand

Prayers based on Martin Luther’s Small Catechism Creed spoken responsively by Pastor and congregation:

P O God the Father Almighty, we offer our thanks for richly and daily providing us with all that we need to support the bodies you have given us and the lives we are privileged to live.

C Make us truly grateful for your gifts of goods and clothing, house and home, spouse and children, property, and all that we call ours—that we may regard them as your blessings and dedicate them to your service.

P O Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, for us and for our salvation you became true man.

C It is your gift alone that purchased and won us from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil—not with gold or silver, but with your holy, precious blood and your innocent suffering and death. Keep us firm in that saving faith.

P O Holy Spirit, we acknowledge all the gifts of God today only because you have called us by the Gospel, enlightened us with your gifts, sanctified and kept us in the true faith. Continue to inspire us in all these ways, we pray, that the things we do may show forth your glory.

C By your Word and sacraments, you have united us with the whole Christian Church on earth. Continue to call, gather, enlighten, and sanctify more believers, and keep them with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. Amen

Intercessory Prayers listed on bulletin page 11

The Lord’s Prayer

*Emmanuel—Holy Communion—Hymnal pages 21-24; Hymns 309 & 317.

*St. John’s continues below.

Benediction

It is the gift of God that he has blessed us and keeps us. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

Please be seated

The Closing Hymn, CW 201, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” 4 verses

After today’s service, please give your completed friendship register page to an usher.

^XAnnouncements ^X

Activities for the week of November 3-November 9

Sun.		REFORMATION
	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
	9:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Council meeting
	9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship
Mon.	6:00 P.M.	Hands In Prayer at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
	7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.	9:00 A.M.	Elders meeting at St. John’s
	6:00 P.M.	Joint Worship Committee meeting at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	Eastside Cemetery Association meeting at St. John’s
Wed.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Chapel
	10:00 A.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
	1:40 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs Early Release
	2:15 P.M.	Public School Teen Confirmation Class
	6:30 P.M.	Women’s Bible Study begins at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
	7:30 P.M.	Bible Information Class at St. John’s
Thurs.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s Teen Confirmation Class
	6:00 P.M.	Griefshare at St. John’s lower level (9 of 13 weeks)
		SJS/LL Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)
Fri.		NO ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL/LITTLE LAMBS – St. John’s School/Little Lambs Parent Teacher Conferences
	7:00 P.M.	WELS National Choral Fest at WLA
Sat.
*Theme for Next Sunday November 10 , 2019* The Last Judgment–Welcome Home #4: “You Are Perfectly Safe Here”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
9:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Congregational meeting
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship
2:00 P.M.	WELS Sacred Concert at WLA

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Ron Blada, Liola Crown & son Terry, Agnes Dassow, Reinold Eckelberg, Harold Fandrey, Lilah Farrell, Xzander Jahr, Chris Krause (Gordy and Linda’s son), Shirley Krueger, Robert Lederer (Jackie and Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Delvin Mittelsteadt, Mark and Peggy Russell (Elsa’s son and daughter in-law), Katie Segrist (Pastor Gary & Orlene Johnson’s daughter), Doris Smith, John Smith (Kenon’s father), Jennifer Strauss – (added this week: )

– For our communicants at Emmanuel

PRAISE THE LORD “I want to thank Pastor Zietlow for his prayers and all the church members for their constant prayers and support. After 3.5 years of cancer treatments, it is now in check!”

–Bob Klapper

TRUNK OR TREAT Thank you to all who attended and helped out at this year’s Trunk or Treat. Without you, this event would not be as great as it was! Thanks and blessings to you all.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: RUTH “A short story masterpiece that showcases steadfast love and the kind of selfless humility that God rewards.” ~People’s Bible

All women are invited to come to our new Women’s Bible Study for fellowship, fun, and growing in God’s Word! We will be starting a four-week study of the book of Ruth this week Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30pm in St. John’s church basement. Come learn about God-inspired devotion, love, and most importantly, how the Savior ties into the whole thing! Please contact Rachel Naumann at rnaumann@stjohnsmontello.org or 847.913.2135 with any questions.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Men’s Bible study will NOT meet this Tuesday, but will be resuming again the next two weeks, November 12 and 19.

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – EAST SIDE CEMETERY

The Montello East Side Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting this coming Tuesday, November 5th, at 6:30PM. The meeting this year will take place in the St. John’s church basement. Anyone who owns a cemetery plot at East Side, and all other interested parties are welcome to attend. Contact John Dolan at 608-297-1075 if you have any questions.

ACTS–ACTIONS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH THE GOSPEL IN THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Adult Bible Study meets Monday at 7:30pm & Wednesday at 10am in the St. John’s conference room.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Bible Information Class (leads to membership) is at 7:30pm in the St. John’s conference room (alternate times may also be scheduled).

GRIEFSHARE The 13-week session of Griefshare has begun. Sessions are held at 6:00p.m. in the lower level of St. John’s. Join us for week #8, October 17. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mark Emond (608) 697-1600.

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

MEDITATIONS New “Meditations” WELS daily devotional booklets are available in the church entry (many thanks to our generous members for donating!)

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “If God is your Co-pilot, swap seats!”

Emm/Usher Schedule

November 3

Emm (comm) Don Stelter, Paul Wuerch,

Gary Weger,

comm. assist. Wayne Stelter

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Paul Van Treeck, Haiden Van Treeck,

Nolan Van Treeck, Matt Borzick

November 10

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Glenn Buchholz, Paul Dahlke

SJ (comm) Kenon Smith; Chief, Martin Schmanke, Aaron Kendall,

Chuck Boetcher, Jim Eisermann

November 17

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Warren Buchholz, Don Stelter

SJ Cal Kapp; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr., Joe Zauner Jr.

November 24

Emm Wayne Stelter, Bob Ferber,

Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Joe Vote, Jesse Schable, Richard Freitag

November 27 Thanksgiving Eve

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Ben Jaster,

Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer,

Jeremy Breiwa

November 28 Thanksgiving

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Don Stelter,

Gary Wegner

December 1

Emm (comm) Lucas Stelter, Jim Stuempges,

Paul Dahlke

comm. assist. Brian Ninnemann

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Richard Freitag, Gerhardt Voigt, Mitch Simon, Gordon Krause

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
10-27 10-30	70	126 8
St. John’s Altar Committee November 2019	Jennie Utke & Susan Brown

Save the Date for our Thanksgiving Services! November 27 6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve at St. John’s November 28 9:00am Thanksgiving Day at Emmanuel

BULLETIN- 10/27/19

October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 Kerry

EMMANUEL & ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

October 27, 2019

Emmanuel & St. John’s

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Restrooms are located in the link way (through the Information Room and down the stairs) at St. John’s and lower level at Emmanuel.

Welcome Home!

Our Need for Christian Community

The Lost Are Now Found

You Are Free to Be Yourself

You Are Perfectly Safe Here

You Have an Everlasting Family

You are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom

The Reformation On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses—statements for debate—on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, beginning a spiritual and historical movement known as the Reformation. The Reformation did not just change the face of Europe; it restored the gospel to the church. It gave God’s Word to the people. As we celebrate the Reformation, we are not honoring the man for whom our church body is named. We are thanking God for his grace which he has demonstrated through the generations—preserving the church and setting us free.

Our Theme for Today We continue our Welcome Home sermon series. One of the joys of being home is you need not put on airs. Out in the world, we do all we can to hide our faults and failings. You might be afraid if your boss knew your secrets, he’d give you your walking papers. You might be afraid that if neighbors knew your personal issues, they might consider moving. But we know that in a healthy family, people will love us in spite of our faults.

As a young man, Martin Luther thought of himself as God’s slave. Thus, he was terrified of God. Luther believed God was a terrifying taskmaster, looking for every possible reason to punish him. But as Martin Luther studied God’s Word, he realized that was not the case at all. God is a loving Father. He does not pretend we have no brokenness or sin, but he paid for it all by the death and resurrection of Christ. Scripture says that through faith in Christ, we are completely forgiven. We are part of God’s own family—a family where we are loved in spite of our faults.

God’s grace not only frees us from the fear of condemnation and punishment, it frees us to live a better, more grace-filled life. We want to live as God’s children. We want to love and bear with one another—our brothers and sisters—just as our Father loves and bears with us.

This service offers the congregation a form of worship that focuses on the proclamation of God’s Word which God himself preserved through the Reformation of the Church.

THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION

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X Gathering X

AT ST. JOHN’S, SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGS

Come Bless the Lord

Come bless the Lord,

All ye servants of the Lord,

Who standby night,

In the house of the Lord.

Lift up your hands,

In the holy place,

And bless the Lord,

And bless the Lord

Make Me a Servant

Make me a servant, humble and meek,

Lord, let me lift up those who are weak.

And may the prayer of my heart always be:

Make me a servant,

Make me a servant today.

Make me a servant, joyful and true,

Sharing with others all that You do.

And may the prayer of my heart always be:

Make me a servant,

Make me a servant today.

Please stand

INVOCATION & OPENING DIALOGUE

M: In the name of the Father,

and of the U Son,

and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

After a brief musical introduction, the congregation sings the following.

Please note that with subsequent verses there will be NO musical introduction.

ALL (sung): All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall;

Bring forth the royal diadem And crown him Lord of all.

Hail him, ye heirs of David’s line, Whom David Lord did call,

The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown him Lord of all.

M: Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto the One who sits on the throne,

C: And to the Lamb, forever and ever.

M: His blood sets us free to be the people of God.

ALL (sung): Sinners whose love can ne’er forget The wormwood and the gall,

Go, spread your trophies at his feet And crown him Lord of all.

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

M: Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

C: Almighty God, merciful Father, I, a troubled and repentant sinner,

confess that I have sinned against you in my thoughts, my words, and

my actions.

I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved others as I should.

I am distressed by the sins that trouble me and am deeply sorry for them.

M: Jesus’ death paid for the guilt of your sins and the sins of the whole world.

He said to his people, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven.”

Because of the promise of our Savior Jesus, I forgive you all your sins.

Be assured that you are a dear child of God and an heir of eternal life!

ALL (sung): Let ev’ry kindred, ev’ry tribe On this terrestrial ball

To him all majesty ascribe And crown him Lord of all.

M: Fight the good fight of faith!

C: For the Lord, the righteous Judge, has laid up for us a crown of life.

M: For us, and for all who await his appearing.

ALL (sung): Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall!

We’ll join the everlasting song And crown him Lord of all.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Gracious Lord, our refuge and strength,

pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people.

Keep them steadfast in your Word,

protect and comfort them in all temptations,

defend them against all their enemies,

and bestow on the Church your saving peace;

through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

X The Word X

FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 31:31-34

Through Jeremiah, the Lord describes the new covenant established by the promised Messiah. He will forgive sins and write the promise of grace on the hearts of his people, setting them free.

“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord.
“This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”

PSALM OF THE DAY 46 hymnal page 84

Sung in unison.

SECOND LESSON Romans 3:19-28

We are justified by God’s grace, set free from sin’s curse and condemnation

Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

VERSE OF THE DAY John 8:31,32

M: Alleluia. If you continue in my Word, then you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Alleluia.

After a musical introduction, the congregation sings…

Please stand

GOSPEL John 8:31-36

Within true discipleship comes the understanding and knowledge of the true mystery of Christ. With this knowledge comes freedom.

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

M: This is the Gospel of our Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY — 201 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Verse 1: all sing Verse 2: men sing Verse 3: women sing Verse 4: all sing

SERMON “You Are Free to Be Who You Are”

Please stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

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

I believe 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 is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there 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.

Please be seated

X Offering & Prayers X

OFFERING

Please stand

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Prayer of the Church and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcements for those on our Intercessory Prayers list on bulletin page 14.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Based on Luther’s prayer at the Diet of Worms (1521) as he faced the papal and imperial authorities

M: Almighty, eternal God, out of the depths we call to you. The world opens its mouth to swallow your church, and our faith in you is too small to confront its lures and attractions!

C: We confess the weakness of our sinful flesh. Satan deceives us daily. If we are to depend upon any strength from ourselves, all is lost. Help us, we beg, to withstand the ungodly way of life that the world has to offer.

M: The work is not ours, O God, but yours. O Sovereign Lord and Creator, we have no way to satisfy your righteousness, nothing to contest the Deceiver’s earthly power, nothing to mute its false attractions, nothing to uproot the rule of our sinful flesh.

C: We would gladly pass our days in happiness and peace in an age awash with iniquity. Hear us, heavenly Father, for the cause is yours. Yes, Creator of all that is, your cause is righteous and everlasting. Vindicate your name among the nations!

M: O all-seeing Lord, have mercy on your church. You understand our plight. We thank you for sending a messenger of peace to correct the times between life and death. This One is your Son, Jesus the Christ, the incarnate Savior, who saves us from calamities that plague your church.

C: You have chosen us to do your work. Therefore, O God, accomplish it by your will. Stand by your church each day in the name of Jesus, who is our shelter and shield, our mighty fortress. Through the strength of the Holy Spirit, such faith works joy and peace and willingness to serve a world in need.

M: We are even ready to lay down our life for this cause, as were your servants Martin Luther and his fellow Reformers and Confessors, who forcefully stormed the kingdom of heaven to restore the gospel of your righteousness to its central place in Christian life.

C: For the cause is holy. Though this world is filled with devils and though our bodies perish in persecution, your Word and your Spirit still remain. The church always needs reform as its message encounters the false and frivolous. But the Word of God stands firm forever.

M: In the confidence of this faith, gracious Lord, bless our efforts to spread the gospel of the glory and grace of God throughout the world to the joy and edifying of all who hear and believe and for your glory and our good.

C: Amen.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow

M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.

Silent prayer

LORD’S PRAYER

M: We pray in Jesus’ name and as he taught.

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.

Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever.

Amen.

At Emmanuel, the service continues with…

BLESSING

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace.

Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give  you peace.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

CLOSING HYMN — 203 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word

At St. John’s, the service continues with…

X Holy Communion X

At St. John’s & Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Church we practice closed Communion. If you are a guest at worship today and interested in receiving the Lord’s Supper, please speak with the pastor prior to the service.

WORD AND SACRAMENT hymnal pages 33-35

Please be seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMN — 377 Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice

Please stand

THANKSGIVING PRAYER & BLESSING hymnal pages 36-37

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace.

Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give  you peace.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

CLOSING HYMN — 203 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word

Following today’s service, please give your completed pew register page to pastor or an usher.

Hymn Appreciation: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word was written by Dr. Martin Luther in 1541 because of a grave and growing threat. Militant Islam was on the move. Seeking to conquer the West and force conversion, the armies of Islam conquered much of the Mediterranean world. They conquered right up to Vienna, the gateway to Europe. A service of prayer for the safety of Christendom was held in 1541, and Luther wrote this hymn for the boys’ choir. It is a prayer that God preserve his people regardless of the evil aims of this world.

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Activities for the week of October 27 – November 2

		WELCOME HOME SUNDAY3
Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
	9:00 A.M.	Emmanuel New Member Fellowship
	9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
	1:30 P.M.	Reformation Service at St. Peter’s – Fond du Lac
Mon.	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
	7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.	6:30 P.M.	Men’s Bible Study at St. John’s
Wed.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Chapel
	10:00 A.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
	1:40 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs Early Release
	2:15 P.M.	Public School Teen Confirmation Class
	4:00 P.M.	Trunk or Treat at St. John’s
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
	7:30 P.M.	Bible Information Class at St. John’s
Thurs.		REFORMATION DAY
	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s Teen Confirmation Class
	6:00 P.M.	Griefshare at St. John’s lower level (8 of 13 weeks)
Fri.		ALL SAINTS DAY
Sat.		DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
*Theme for Next Sunday November 3 , 2019* “It Is the Gift of God–Celebrate Reformation Sunday”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship with communion
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Council meeting
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship

– For Wyatt Joseph Beahm born on 10/17 to William and Alyssa Beahm

– For Don & Doris Smith who celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on 10/10

– For our communicants at St. John’s

EMMANUEL NEW MEMBER FELLOWSHIP TODAY 10/27, following the 8:00am service in the parish hall, please take some time to meet our newest members and enjoy donuts, juice and coffee.

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS AT ST. JOHN’S are given by Don & Doris Smith in celebration for their 66th wedding anniversary on 10/10. Refreshments are also being served in the link-way before and after today’s (10/27) 10am worship service at St. John’s. God bless you Don & Doris!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: RUTH “A short story masterpiece that showcases steadfast love and the kind of selfless humility that God rewards.” ~People’s Bible

All women are invited to come to our new Women’s Bible Study for fellowship, fun, and growing in God’s Word! We will be starting a four-week study of the book of Ruth on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30pm in St. John’s church basement. Come learn about God-inspired devotion, love, and most importantly, how the Savior ties into the whole thing! Please contact Rachel Naumann at rnaumann@stjohnsmontello.org or 847.913.2135 with any questions.

TRUNK OR TREAT AT ST. JOHN’S: OCTOBER 30^TH 4:00PM – 6:00PM

Come join us for this year’s Trunk or Treat at St. John’s! Pick a theme, any theme, and decorate your trunk. Parking spots will be in the back parking lot of the school.
There will be many other fun things to do! Chili cook off contest, kid’s pumpkin carving/decorating contest, trunk and costume contest, games, prizes and more!
If you wish to enter any or all of the contests and/or reserve your parking spot, please call the office 608-297-2866. Bring a friend and come enjoy an evening of spooky fun, food and fellowship.

DONATIONS FOR MARQUETTE COUNTY CARE & SHARE FOOD BANK St. John’s members are invited to share in the Sunday School’s October service project: collecting 1) non-perishable food items/paper products (Please be kind and watch expiration dates!) and 2) new & gently used winter accessories: hats/caps/gloves/mittens/scarves/neckgaiters/etc. Collection containers in the linkway. Deadline: End of October.

ACTS–ACTIONS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH THE GOSPEL IN THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Adult Bible Study meets Monday at 7:30pm & Wednesday at 10am in the St. John’s conference room.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Bible Information Class (leads to membership) is at 7:30pm in the St. John’s conference room (alternate times may also be scheduled).

GRIEFSHARE The 13-week session of Griefshare has begun. Sessions are held at 6:00p.m. in the lower level of St. John’s. Join us for week #7, October 17. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mark Emond (608) 697-1600.

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

MEDITATIONS New “Meditations” WELS daily devotional booklets are available in the church entry (many thanks to our generous members for donating!)

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “He who angers you, controls you!”

SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR St. John’s is looking for an individual(s) who would want to run the Scholastic Book Fair. This has been a big success for our school and students in the past and we would love to continue this. Call the office if you or someone you know is interested!

BAPTISM

A Spiritual D-Day

Most Americans still recognize the significance of a day called D-Day. On that day thousands of Allied soldiers began the invasion of occupied Europe. It was a day of horrendous death and destruction. But that day also marked the beginning of deliverance from tyranny.

In one sense, the day of your baptism was a spiritual D-Day. On that day the Lord God initiated an invasion through water and Word. That day was also marked by death and deliverance. But that deliverance didn’t take place gradually. On that day you were rescued from hellish tyranny.

Both Peter and Paul invoke this imagery of death yet deliverance in connection with Baptism. The context of Peter’s declaration that “baptism . . . now saves you also” (1 Peter 3:21) is a reference to the universal flood. The flood waters destroyed a world characterized by rampant wickedness. Yet that same water lifted the ark and carried eight people to safety. That water safeguarded the promise first enunciated in the Garden of Eden. Something just as extraordinary happens in the flood at the font. “In [the ark] only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 3:20,21). Luther captures the idea well. “Now baptism is by far a greater flood than was that of Noah. For that flood drowned men during no more than one year, but baptism drowns all sorts of men throughout the world, from the birth of Christ even till the day of judgment” (Luther’s Works, Vol. 35, page 32).

Paul also invokes an Old Testament allusion that most believers will recognize. “I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea” (1 Corinthians 10:1,2). The mighty waters of the Red Sea destroyed the enemies of God’s people. Those same waters brought freedom and deliverance to the Israelites.

We can’t miss the evidence of God’s steady hand of grace. At the font the old Adam is drowned and God delivers us from a death that we inherited at birth. Destruction yet deliverance—the font is a flood that achieves both through the power and Word of the living Lord. Mark the date of your baptism, and each year celebrate that anniversary. On that day God initiated an invasion in order to destroy sin and to deliver you through the blood of Jesus.

What Is Holy, Holy, Holy?

The word “holy” means different things. It can refer to something that has many holes in it, such as a strainer someone dumps spaghetti noodles into. It can refer to a sacred religious artifact such as the holy grail or the Holy Bible. However, when the Bible uses the word “holy” it refers to someone who is sinless. For example, the Triune God is holy because he does not and cannot sin. Since God is holy, he demands human beings must be holy or sinless to enter heaven. Unfortunately, we are not. We break the Ten Commandments and sin against God every day. This is why God sent Jesus to be our Savior. Jesus lived a holy life and then went to the cross where he took our sins upon himself and suffered and died for them. Through his innocent suffering and death, God the Father forgave our sins. Everyone who believes in Jesus as their Savior is holy in God’s sight and will go to heaven where they will live holy lives forever. As believers in Jesus we eagerly look forward to the day when we will be in heaven singing our praises to God for making us holy so we can live there with him. However, in a basic liturgical worship we already praise God for this now. In this column entitled, “Questions About Christianity”, we are looking at the different parts of a basic Christian liturgical worship service. This month we will learn about the song Holy, Holy, Holy by answering this question, “What is Holy, Holy, Holy?”

Holy, Holy, Holy is often referred to by its Latin name Sanctus (Sanctus means holy). The Holy, Holy, Holy or Sanctus is a liturgical song that closes the Preface. Clement of Rome reported using this song in his worship services as early as 104 A.D. Over the years, different versions of the Holy, Holy, Holy developed. The song became widely used during the service of Holy Communion throughout most of Christianity by the fourteenth century.

The words of Holy, Holy, Holy come from two main Biblical texts. The first is from Isaiah 6. In this chapter the Lord allowed the prophet Isaiah to see a glimpse of heaven. As the Lord sat on his throne, he was surrounded by seraphs with six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. As they were flying, they praised the Lord saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” The second Biblical text is from Matthew 21:1-11. In these verses Jesus is riding on a colt into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday surrounded by many people who are putting their coats and cut palm branches on the ground as they cried out, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Holy, Holy, Holy is a very fitting song for Christians to sing right before they receive Holy Communion. The word holy is said three times to depict that each person of the Triune God is holy. When Christians sing this song, they humbly admit the Triune God is holy and they are not. But they rejoice because God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to forgive them of their sins and make them holy in God’s sight through faith in Jesus as their Savior. Through Holy Communion, Christians once again are forgiven of their sins and assured they will go to heaven where they will live in God’s holy presence forever because they themselves will be holy.

Emm/Usher Schedule

October 27

Emm Lucas Stelter, Bruce Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) Jack Yates; Chief, Kevin Kaul, Corey Kaul, Ken Borzick,

James Henke

November 3

Emm (comm) Don Stelter, Paul Wuerch, Gary Weger,

comm. assist. Wayne Stelter

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Paul Van Treeck, Haiden Van Treeck,

Nolan Van Treeck, Matt Borzick

November 10

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Glenn Buchholz, Paul Dahlke

SJ (comm) Kenon Smith; Chief, Martin Schmanke, Aaron Kendall,

Chuck Boetcher, Jim Eisermann

November 17

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Warren Buchholz, Don Stelter

SJ Cal Kapp; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr.,

Joe Zauner Jr.

November 24

Emm Wayne Stelter, Bob Ferber, Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Joe Vote,

Jesse Schable, Richard Freitag

November 27 Thanksgiving Eve

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Ben Jaster, Jacob Jaster,

Jeff Reimer, Jeremy Breiwa,

November 28 Thanksgiving

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Don Stelter, Gary Wegner

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
10-20 10-23	91	148
St. John’s Altar Committee October 2019	Elaine Kelm & Carolyn Rosenthal

Save the Date for our Thanksgiving Services! November 27 6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve at St. John’s November 28 9:00am Thanksgiving at Emmanuel

BULLETIN- 10/20/2019 Welcome Home

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Kerry

EMMANUEL & ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

October 20, 2019

Emmanuel & St. John’s

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Restrooms are located in the link way (through the Information Room and down the stairs) at St. John’s and lower level at Emmanuel.

Welcome Home!

Our Need for Christian Community

The Lost Are Now Found

You Are Free to Be Yourself

You Are Perfectly Safe Here

You Have an Everlasting Family

You are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom

In this worship series, we will look at how our Father knits us together in love and unity into a spiritual family. We will see the benefits of being part of this family. In the Church, Christ has given us a better home.

Our Theme for Today Is the church more of a country club or a hospital? Is a Christian community full of people who have it all together, whose lives are perfectly in line with God’s will? Or is the family of God an assembly of individuals who are all flawed and broken in multiple ways? Scripture answers that question. God’s Word tells us everyone within the church was at one point deeply lost. What changed that? How were we “found”? Amazing grace! God, in his grace, sought us out, called us to faith, adopted us into his family, and welcomed us home into his Church. Think of what this means. If the church is a collection of people who were lost in their sin, it is unrealistic to think that in the church everyone will be a perfect model of righteous behavior. No one is like that except Christ! Our salvation is an accomplished fact. But our Christian life is going to be one that often takes two steps forward and then at least one step back.

This is another reason we need Christian community! As a loving Christian family, we love one another, forgive one another, proclaim God’s forgiveness to one another. And when a brother or sister drifts backs towards lostness, we give chase, striving to bring them back home.

This service offers the congregation a form of worship that focuses on the proclamation of God’s Word and the celebration of Holy Communion.

SERVICE OF WORD & SACRAMENT

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X Gathering X

OPENINGHYMN 379 Oh, How Good It Is

Please stand

INVOCATION

M: In the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

Confession and absolution

M: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins

And cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9)

C: For the wrong we have done, and all the good we have failed to do;

for angry deeds, for hurtful words, for uncharitable thoughts;

for self-centered living, and for failing to walk with humility and gentleness;

for longing to have what is not ours, and for failing to give thanks for what is ours;

for those sins we do not even remember committing:

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us.

M: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin,

and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved.

In the name of  Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.

Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit,

that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.

C: Amen.

M: In that peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord!

FATHER, WE PRAISE YOU Christe Sanctorum

We worship our God this morning with the ancient song of praise, Christe Sanctorum. This hymn was written by Gregory the Great in the 6th century A.D. It was used by Christians to begin worship during the Sundays after Pentecost. Utilizing this song celebrates the wonderful legacy that historic Christianity has left for the Church today.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Lord, we pray that your mercy and grace may always go before and follow after us that, loving you with undivided hearts, we may be ready for every good and useful work; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

X The Word X

FIRST LESSON Hosea 3:1-5

The Lord asked the prophet Hosea to turn his entire life into an object lesson. Hosea was to marry a prostitute, to love her and bring her into his home, in spite of her adulteries. This illustrates our God’s love. We all often love other things more than our God. Yet he forgives us and welcomes us lost and broken people back into his home.

The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.”

So I bought her for fifteen shekelsof silver and about a homer and a lethekof barley. Then I told her, “You are to live with me many days; you must not be a prostitute or be intimate with any man, and I will behave the same way toward you.”

For the Israelites will live many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred stones, without ephod or household gods. Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the Lord and to his blessings in the last days.

PSALM OF THE DAY 133-134 hymnal page 115

Sung in unison.

SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

A member of the Corinthian congregation had scandalized the congregation by living in public sin. He had
repented. St. Paul urges the Corinthians to welcome him home with open arms, to forgive and comfort
him. Why? Because Christ has forgiven us our countless sins and welcomed us into his eternal home.

If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

VERSE OF THE DAY

M: Alleluia! Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. Alleluia!

Please stand

GOSPEL Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 (today’s sermon text)

There is rejoicing in heaven when the lost are found.

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Then Jesus told them this parable:

Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

“Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

“Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’

“The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

“‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

M: This is the Gospel of our Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Please be seated

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

HYMN OF THE DAY — 388 Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven

SERMON Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Behold the Father’s Love”

For those lost in sin 2. For those lost in themselves

Please stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

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

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.

Please be seated

X Offering & Prayers X

OFFERING

Please stand

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Prayer for Finding and Forgiving the Lost and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcements for those on our Intercessory Prayers list on bulletin page 11.

LORD’S PRAYER

M: We pray in Jesus’ name and as he taught.

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.

Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever.

Amen.

BLESSING SUNG BY ST. JOHN’S K-8^TH GRADE — May the Peace of God

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Activities for the week of October 20 – October 26

		WELCOME HOME SUNDAY2
Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
	9:00 A.M.	SJ Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship
	11:15 A.M.	St. John’s Voters meeting
	4:00 P.M.	Pastor Nick Haasch Installment – Peace Green Lake
Mon.	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
	7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.	6:30 P.M.	Men’s Bible Study at St. John’s
Wed.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Chapel
	1:40 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs Early Release
	2:15 P.M.	Public School Teen Confirmation Class
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Worship
	7:30 P.M.	Bible Information Class at St. John’s
Thurs.	8:30 A.M.	District Pastor’s Conference – Appleton, WI
		WELS District Teacher’s Conference – Milwaukee, WI – NO SCHOOL
		NO Montello Care Center Devotion
		NO St. John’s Teen Confirmation Class
	6:00 P.M.	Griefshare at St. John’s lower level (7 of 13 weeks)
Fri.	8:30 A.M.	District Pastor’s Conference – Appleton, WI
		WELS District Teacher’s Conference – Milwaukee, WI – NO SCHOOL
Sat.
*Theme for Next Sunday October 27 , 2019* “Welcome Home #3–You Are Free To Be Yourself “
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	Emmanuel New Member Fellowship & Council meeting
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
1:30 P.M.	Reformation Service – St. Peter’s Fond du lac

– For Katie Dolan and Nathan Kempf who were united in Christian marriage yesterday (10/19) at St. John’s

– For Nickolas Haasch (wife Lynn) who will be installed today (10/20) as pastor of Peace–Green Lake

EMMANUEL NEW MEMBER FELLOWSHIP On Sunday October 27th, following the 8:00am service. Please take some time to meet our newest members and enjoy donuts, juice and coffee.

VOTERS MEETING TODAY, following our 10:00am St. John’s service. Please join us in the sanctuary.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: RUTH “A short story masterpiece that showcases steadfast love and the kind of selfless humility that God rewards.” ~People’s Bible

MEN’S BIBLE CLASS! The men Bible class attendees from Emmanuel have invited the group to hold next week’s study (Tuesday, October 22) at Emmanuel in Mecan! What a treat! A chili supper will be served at 6:00pm and the study begins as usual at 6:30pm. THAT NEXT TUESDAY – OCTOBER 22 – AT EMMANUEL. All Emmanuel/St. John’s men are invited and encouraged to attend.

CARDS FOR PRISON MINISTRY–YOU CAN HELP! Writing messages on card fronts for the WELS Prison Ministry is something everyone can do–men, women, teens, even grade school kids with parents or teachers supervising. Pick up a packet or two of cards in the St. John’s linkway and spend some time writing Bible verses or short inspirational messages related to the type of card (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or Praying for/Thinking of You cards). Instructions are included with each packet of cards. Return the completed cards to the collection box by Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Any questions, contact Linda Wachholz 608-369-2635.

ACTS–ACTIONS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH THE GOSPEL IN THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Adult Bible Study meets Monday at 7:30pm & Wednesday at 10am in the St. John’s conference room.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Bible Information Class (leads to membership) is at 7:30pm in the St. John’s conference room (alternate times may also be scheduled).

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

MEDITATIONS New “Meditations” WELS daily devotional booklets are available in the church entry (many thanks to our generous members for donating!)

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.”

Emm/Usher Schedule

October 20

Emm Wayne Stelter, Noah Buchholz, Paul Dahlke

SJ James Wachholz; Chief, Kenny Wojtalewicz, Zeb Zuehls,

Mark Emond, Ben Emond

October 27

Emm Lucas Stelter, Bruce Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) Jack Yates; Chief, Kevin Kaul, Corey Kaul, Ken Borzick,

James Henke

November 3

Emm (comm) Don Stelter, Paul Wuerch, Gary Weger,

comm. assist. Wayne Stelter

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Paul Van Treeck, Haiden Van Treeck,

Nolan Van Treeck, Matt Borzick

November 10

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Glenn Buchholz, Paul Dahlke

SJ (comm) Kenon Smith; Chief, Martin Schmanke, Aaron Kendall,

Chuck Boetcher, Jim Eisermann

November 17

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Warren Buchholz, Don Stelter

SJ Cal Kapp; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr.,

Joe Zauner Jr.

November 24

Emm Wayne Stelter, Bob Ferber, Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Joe Vote,

Jesse Schable, Ben Jaster

November 27 Thanksgiving Eve

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer,

Jeremy Breiwa, Richard Freitag

November 28 Thanksgiving

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Don Stelter, Gary Wegner

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
10-13 10-16	66	214 3
St. John’s Altar Committee October 2019	Elaine Kelm & Carolyn Rosenthal

Save the Date for our Thanksgiving Services! November 27 6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve at St. John’s November 28 9:00am Thanksgiving at Emmanuel

BULLETIN- WELCOME HOME October 13th, 2019

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 Kerry

Restrooms are located in the link way (through the Information Room and down the stairs) at St. John’s and lower level at Emmanuel.

Welcome Home!

Our Need for Christian Community

The Lost Are Now Found

You Are Free to Be Yourself

You Are Perfectly Safe Here

You Have an Everlasting Family

You are Part of Christ’s Glorious Kingdom

Our Worship Series Read through Scripture and count the times it refers to believers as “brothers and sisters.” You will reach the triple digits quickly. The Holy Spirit is deliberate with his choice of words. If he frequently refers to the Church in those terms, there can be only one explanation. He wants us to think of each other as family. We understand the important roles a mother and father play. We know the joys (and challenges) of having siblings. Do we grasp that it is just as important that we have a spiritual family? Scripture teaches that what unites us to our spiritual family is infinitely more powerful than any biological bond. Moreover, you can lose a blood relative. They can be taken away from you by death. But you will enjoy the companionship of your spiritual family for all eternity. In this worship series, we will look at how our Father knits us together in love and unity into a spiritual family. We will see the benefits of being part of this family. In the Church, Christ has given us a better home.

Our Theme for Today “Army of One” was the shortest-lived recruiting slogan in US military history. It was meant to stress the strength of the individual. The Army dropped the slogan relatively quickly because they realized it was contrary to the reality that, in the army, you are completely reliant upon your team. In a stressful situation, the individual can be overwhelmed. He or she needs others. God knows this. The first time God looked at Creation and noticed something was off, the issue was that an individual (Adam) was isolated. “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Humans are hardwired by God to need fellowship, not just with him, but with one another. So, God is determined to bring believers into a loving, nurturing community—the Church.

Perhaps you have been a part of this Christian family for a long time. Perhaps you once belonged to a church, but for whatever reason drifted away. Perhaps you have never belonged to a church. Whatever may be the case for you, mayGod bless you as you listen to his Word today. May he help us all to realize that this Christiancommunity—this spiritual home—is something we badly need. Welcome home!

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SERVICE OF WORD & SACRAMENT

This service offers the congregation a form of worship that focuses on the proclamation of God’s Word and the celebration of Holy Communion.

✠ Gathering ✠

Sunday CHOIR SINGS — Day By Day

Wednesday HYMN 365 Love Diving, All Love Excelling

Please stand

INVOCATION

M: In the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: God has called us to live as family. Yet, our love for God and for each other is not what it should be. Our priorities and choices are often flawed. But the power of God’s love enables us to live a new life. Let us confess our sins to God and ask for his forgiveness.

C: Almighty God, merciful Father, I confess to you that I have not loved you with all my heart. In what I have done and left undone, I have pursued my ways instead of your ways. I have not loved my brothers and sisters as myself. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. I am truly sorry for my sins. I repent of them.

I beg for your mercy, O Lord.

Silence for meditation

M: Forgive us for the sake of Jesus Christ who suffered and died for us.

C: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

M: God has been merciful to us and has sent his Son to die for all. For his sake, God forgives our sins and empowers us to be his people. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ has forgiven us and reconciled us to God and has promised us the power to forgive and love each other. In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

After a brief introduction, all sing:

TO GOD ON HIGH BE GLORY Gloria in Excelsis

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: O Lord Jesus Christ,

preserve the family of believers with your never-failing mercy.

Bind us together with the bond of your love.

Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful,

and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation;

for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please stand

✠ The Word ✠

FIRST LESSON Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Scripture says that people are not wired to be rugged individuals. God created us to need
one another. Two are better than one. Even better is having Christ as the third strand
within a relationship. He provides the love and grace that keeps that bond strong.

Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. “For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless—a miserable business!

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 133 How Very Good and Pleasant

Choir sings.

Together, together we lift our voices to the Lord.

Together, together we shout our praise to his name.

Refrain

Through water and his Word the Spirit makes us family.

Salvation and new life are ours to share with everyone.

Refrain

You servants of the Lord, now in his house lift up your hands and praise

the Lord who made the heavens and the earth.

Refrain

SECOND LESSON Hebrews 2:9-18 (today’s sermon text)

Jesus became our brother so that by his suffering, death and resurrection he might
unite us to himself and knit us together into a spiritual family

But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.” And again, “I will put my trust in him.” And again he says, “Here am I, and the children God has given me.”

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

VERSE OF THE DAY

M: Alleluia! I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters;

in the assembly I will sing your praises. Alleluia!

Please stand

GOSPEL Matthew 11:25-30

Jesus wants us in his family so that he might give us rest and peace.

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

“All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

M: This is the Gospel of our Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY — 532 God Is Here! As We His People

SERMON Hebrews 2:9-18 “The Author of Salvation”

Is your suffering brother
Is your conquering high priest

Please stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

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

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.

Please be seated

✠ Offering & Prayers ✠

OFFERING

The ushers now gather the “Thank-Offering.” Members of this congregation show their thanks to God for all he has done for them by returning a portion of their income to the Lord. Through these free will offerings, this congregation and its ministries are maintained. Guests need not feel obligated to contribute. Please also sign our Friendship Registers and greet one another.

Please stand

PRAYERS

The Offering Prayer, Prayer for the Need for Christian Community and Intercessory Prayers are spoken by pastor. Please see announcements for those on our Intercessory Prayers list.

LORD’S PRAYER

M: We pray in Jesus’ name and as he taught.

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.

Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever.

Amen.

*Sunday at Emmanuel, Wednesday at St. John’s continue with…

CLOSING PRAYER & BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN Oh, How Good It Is bulletin pages 12, 13

*Sunday at St. John’s, continue with…

✠ Holy Communion ✠

OPENING SENTENCES

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them up to the Lord.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing.

He sends his Holy Spirit to testify that we are his children

and to strength us when we are weak.

Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God

and the authority of his Christ.

To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb

be praise and thanks and honor and glory for ever and ever.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Sanctus

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: Amen.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Agnus Dei

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS — 492 Son of God, Eternal Savior

309 Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord

CLOSING PRAYER

M: We give you thanks, O Lord, for the foretaste of the heavenly banquet that you have given us to eat and to drink in this sacrament. Through this gift you have fed our faith, nourished our hope, and strengthened our love. By your Spirit help us to live as your holy people until that day when you will receive us as your guests at the wedding supper of the Lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

BLESSING

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace.

Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

C: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN Oh, How Good It Is

Cantors will introduce with verse 1, congregation can join at any time.

^✠Announcements ^✠

Activities for the week of October 13 – October 19

		WELCOME HOME SUNDAY
Sun.	8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
	8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
	9:00 A.M.	SJ Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
	10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship with communion
	11:15 A.M.	St. John’s breakfast in lower level
Mon.	6:30 P.M.	Choir at St. John’s
	7:30 P.M.	Adult Bible Study at St. John’s
Tues.		Joint Pastor’s Conference – Elkhart Lake
	6:30 P.M.	Men’s Bible Study at St. John’s
Wed.		Joint Pastor’s Conference – Elkhart Lake
	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Chapel
	1:40 P.M.	St. John’s School/Little Lambs Early Release
	6:30 P.M.	St. John’s Worship
	7:30 P.M.	Bible Information Class at St. John’s
Thurs.	8:00 A.M.	St. John’s School Confirmation Class
	6:00 P.M.	Griefshare at St. John’s lower level (6 of 13 weeks)
	6:30 P.M.	Council meeting at St. John’s
Fri.	5:00 P.M.	Dolan/Kempf Wedding Rehearsal at St. John’s
Sat.	2:00 P.M.	Dolan/Kempf Wedding at St. John’s
*Theme for Next Sunday October 20 , 2019* “Welcome Home – The Lost Are Now Found”
8:00 A.M.	Emmanuel Worship
8:30 A.M.	St. John’s Sunday School
9:00 A.M.	St. John’s Adult Bible Study
10:00 A.M.	St. John’s Worship
11:15 A.M.	St. John’s Voter meeting
2:00 P.M.	Pastor Nick Haarsch installation – Peace Green Lake

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS – For those hospitalized, ill, shut-in and facing trials: Ron Blada, Liola Crown & son Terry, Agnes Dassow, Reinold Eckelberg, Harold Fandrey, Lilah Farrell, Xzander Jahr, Chris Krause (Gordy and Linda’s son), Shirley Krueger, Robert Lederer (Jackie and Jeanne Buchholz’ father), Delvin Mittelsteadt, Mark and Peggy Russell (Elsa’s son and daughter in-law), Katie Segrist (Pastor Gary & Orlene Johnson’s daughter), Doris Smith, Jennifer Strauss, Shirley Wilkens – (added this week: Lilah Farrell)

– For the family of Russell Gray, brother of St. John’s members Pam Hunter & Annette St. Onge, called home on 10/6

– For Bernice Wegner who celebrated her 70^th birthday yesterday, 10/12

– For the family of our St. John’s member, Karl Whitrock, called home on 10/6

– For our communicants at St. John’s

WELCOME HOMESUNDAY: TODAY, OCTOBER 13^TH THE BLESSING OF “HOME”

There’s something about home. Home is where you relax after a long day of work. Home is where you can let your hair down, because you know the people there will love you, even with your quirks and flaws. Home is where you feel most safe, in a world which is anything but. Jesus intended for his church to be more than a school where we learn about God’s Word. He intended it to be more than a cathedral where we praise our Creator. Jesus intended for church to be a home, a place where we gather with Christian family and enjoy all the blessings of home. Today, we are celebrating Welcome Home Sunday. We will talk about the importance of having the support of a Christian community.

ST. JOHN’S BREAKFAST Today, following our “Welcome Home” 10:00a.m. service at St. John’s, Stacie Starke will be hosting breakfast in the lower level. What’s on the menu: Biscuits, biscuits and more biscuits! Biscuits with sausage gravy, biscuits, sausage patty and cheese, biscuits with jam/jelly, cheezy tater tots with eggs and breakfast casseroles. See you there! Free will donations will be accepted. All donations will be going towards St. John’s parking lot.

EMMANUEL NEW MEMBER FELLOWSHIP On Sunday October 27th, following the 8:00am service. Please take some time to meet our newest members and enjoy donuts, juice and coffee.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY In memory of Bernice Wegner’s 70^thbirthday, yesterday October 12, $70.00 was given for St. John’s door fund. Thank you for your gift and birthday blessings to you!

VOTERS MEETING The next Voters meeting will be next Sunday, October 20th, following our 10:00am St. John’s service.

SNEAK PEAK AT THE GOSPEL Men’s Bible Study will continue this week Tuesday- 6:30pm – in St. John’s church basement.

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY At, St. John’s, we begin to gather by 9am and are ready to go by 9:15am. “They” were watching Jesus. We need to be watching him too! How? Why?

ACTS–ACTIONS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH THE GOSPEL IN THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Adult Bible Study meets Monday at 7:30pm & Wednesday at 10am in the St. John’s conference room.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Bible Information Class (leads to membership) is at 7:30pm in the St. John’s conference room (alternate times may also be scheduled).

ACH What is ACH? Automated Clearing House is an electronic payments network use by individuals, businesses, financial institutions and government organizations. Interested in having your church offering automatically deposited? Stop by the office or Information Room and fill out your application today.

MEDITATIONS New “Meditations” WELS daily devotional booklets are available in the church entry (many thanks to our generous members for donating!)

CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS (from a WELS pastor): “God loves everyone, but probably prefers ‘fruits of the spirit’ over religious nuts!”

JOIN US for THE FALL LWMS RALLY AT ZION-COLUMBUS – ALL ARE INVITED! MEN & CHILDREN, TOO! ”The Light of the Gospel Continues Shining in the Desert” is the theme for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) Fall Rally on Saturday, October 19. Pastor Dennis & Nancy Meier share from the 125th Anniversary of our Synod’s oldest mission field–Apacheland. 9:00 Registration begins with displays, Send One Sister silent auction, & an LWMS treasure hunt! 10:30 Apache-flavored Bible Study! 11:15 Business meeting; 11:45 Luncheon; 1:00 Devotion & Speaker. Carpool Signup in the Information Room or call your LWMS reporter Helen Stelter (297-7116) or Linda Wachholz (608-369-2635). Babysitting will be available! FALL SERVICE PROJECT for Peridot Our Savior Lutheran: 1) 4 items ONLY: crayons, markers, pencils, & glue sticks. 2) monetary donations to help Peridot purchase Scholastic books. Collection containers at each church. Your help is appreciated! Collecting through today Sunday, October 13.

Beaver Dam Circuit FALL RALLY

of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society

Saturday, October 19, 2019

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

at Zion-Columbus (Co-hosts St. John-Doylestown)

Speakers: Pastor Dennis & Nancy Meier

“The Light of the Gospel Continues Shining in the Desert”

(125 Years of Apacheland Mission History)

Carpooling Signup in the Information Room at St. John’s

Attendance	Emmanuel	St. John’s
10-6 10-9	70	109 4
St. John’s Altar Committee October 2019	Elaine Kelm & Carolyn Rosenthal

October 6

Emm/Usher Schedule

Emm (comm) Darrell Buchholz, Bob Ferber, Joe Heller,

comm. assist. Lucas Stelter

SJ Kenon Smith; Chief, Gerhardt Voigt, Mitch Simon,

Gordon Krause, Glen Bubolz

October 13

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Jim Stuempges, Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) Cal Kapp; Chief, Al Rosenthal, Christopher Smith,

Calvin Wojtalewicz, Thomas Wojtalewicz

October 20

Emm Wayne Stelter, Noah Buchholz, Paul Dahlke

SJ James Wachholz; Chief, Kenny Wojtalewicz, Zeb Zuehls,

Mark Emond, Ben Emond

October 27

Emm Lucas Stelter, Bruce Stelter, Joe Heller

SJ (comm) Jack Yates; Chief, Kevin Kaul, Corey Kaul, Ken Borzick,

James Henke

November 3

Emm (comm) Don Stelter, Paul Wuerch, Gary Weger,

comm. assist. Wayne Stelter

SJ Don Smith; Chief, Paul Van Treeck, Haiden Van Treeck,

Nolan Van Treeck, Matt Borzick

November 10

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Glenn Buchholz, Paul Dahlke

SJ (comm) Kenon Smith; Chief, Martin Schmanke, Aaron Kendall,

Chuck Boetcher, Jim Eisermann

November 17

Emm DuWayne Sommerfeld, Warren Buchholz, Don Stelter

SJ Cal Kapp; Chief, Jerre Duerr, Robin Smith, Joe Zauner Sr.,

Joe Zauner Jr.

November 24

Emm Wayne Stelter, Bob Ferber, Gary Wegner

SJ (comm) James Wachholz; Chief, Jon Vote, Joe Vote,

Jesse Schable, Matt Neuhauser

November 27 Thanksgiving Eve

SJ Jack Yates; Chief, Ben Jaster, Jacob Jaster, Jeff Reimer,

Jeremy Breiwa

November 28 Thanksgiving

Emm Darrell Buchholz, Don Stelter, Gary Wegner