THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

Holy Communion: Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten

Pre Worship:

                     “My Peace”

                     “We Bow Down”

                     “I Will Sing Unto the Lord”

                     “Rejoice In the Lord Always”

Welcome                                                          

Gathering

Confession and Forgiveness

P:               Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God: the only Sovereign, who dwells in light; Christ Jesus, who came to save us; the Holy Spirit, who lives within us.

C:                Amen.

P:                Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                God of overflowing grace,

thankfulness.  Forgive us for passing by the ones in need.  Forgive us for setting our hopes on fleeting treasures.  Forgive us our neglect and thoughtlessness.  Bring us home from the wilderness of sin, and strengthen us to serve you in all that we do and say; throh Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord.  Amen.

P:                There is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.  By the grace of God in + Christ Jesus, who gave himself up for us all, your sins are forgiven and you are made free.  Rejoice with the angels and with one another!  We are home in God’s mercy, now and forever.

C:                 Amen.

                   Gathering Song: “Alive, Alive, Medley”

p. 203          Greeting

Prayer of the Day

P:                Let us pray…

Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Word

                   First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God.      

                   Psalm 100 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                   Second Reading: Philippians 4: 4-9

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God.

p. 205           Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia”

                     Holy Gospel: John 6: 24-35

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ

                    Sermon

                    Hymn of the Day: “We Believe In God”

p. 105           Apostle’s Creed

A:                  Prayers of Intercession

                    Sharing of the Peace

A:                 The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:                   And also with you.

Meal

                     Offering

#686             Offering Song: “We Give Thee But Thine Own”

A:                  Offering Prayer

p. 206            Great Thanksgiving

P:                  The Lord be with you.

C:                   And also with you.

P:                  Lift up your hearts.

C:                  We lift them to the Lord.

P:                  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C:                   It is right to give our thanks and praise.

                    Preface for Pentecost

p. 207            Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                     Consecration of Elements

p. 208            The Lord’s Prayer

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

#496             “One Bread, One Body”

                     “All Heaven Declares”

#785             “It Is Well With My Soul”

#697             “Just a Close Walk with Thee”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements

                     Sending Song: “Let All Things Now Living”

A:                  Dismissal

                            Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book).         Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S           CCLI Licensing #407530

THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY

Presiding Minister:              Pastor Greg Anderson

Worship assistant:              Chelsea Lokseth

Music:                               Praise Team

PowerPoint/Sound:             Don Mayer/

Greeters:                           Connie Baird & family

Coffee Host:                      Beth Zazula 

Oct. Usher team                Woody Schultz fam., Jim Shannon fam., & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:        

Lesson Reader:                

Counters:                           Chris Sather &

Oct. Altar Guild:                  Marie Schultz & Marilyn Haugland

Please Pray for:                   Calvary Lutheran, LaGlace

                                         Our Savior Lutheran, Edmonton

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 9^th            10:00 am        Thanksgiving Worship Service       

Monday                                      Office Closed

Tuesday                9:30 am          Coffee Group

                            7:00 pm          Council Meeting

Wednesday            2:00 pm          TLCW Afternoon Bible Study

                             8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                     Joy Chapel

Saturday                10:00 am        Boys’ Choir

Sunday 16^th           10:00 am        Worship Service

                            10:00 am        Sunday School

                             5:00 pm        Thankoffering Program & Supper

                             6:00 pm        Service at Wild Rose Manor

• ·         Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church.  Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently.  In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.
• ·         Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service?                                         * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available.  Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit.                                           * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.
• ·         Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office. If you would like your name on the list of praying members, please call Dorothy at the office.
• ·         If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.
• ·         The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea.            PowerPlus number: 1323-4978          Thanks!! Chelsea