Welcome and a Word of Thanks from Sarah Brock

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH one Lord, one faith, one baptism, For neighbors in the United States and companions in West one God and Father of all, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Pacific Islands who November 22, 2015 who is above all and through all and in all. speak French, merci, we thank you, Lord. Phone: 693-3207 [email protected] www.zionchurch.net Come, let us gather in the one unifying Spirit Merci, we thank you, Lord. Prelude with our sisters and brothers throughout the world for our companions in the global church who are engaged in Global Ministries of evangelism and education, for International Welcome and a word of thanks from Sarah Brock The Grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the Leaders who are furthering their development through I cannot say thank you enough for all the support I received from Zion this Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. past year. One of the many aspects of life that I came to love in Rwanda And also with you. scholarship, and for those Missionaries and Young Adults in was their loud, vibrant, dance-filled worship. This morning (with the help *Prayer of the Day Global Mission from our own church who are called to walk of many others), I hope to give you taste of those Sunday mornings in Let us pray: O God, draw your church together into one great with our global companions. May these global relationships Rwanda as a small way of expressing my thanks to you. Murakoze! company of disciples, together following our teacher Jesus Christ flower into the justice and peace you desire for all humankind *Confession and Forgiveness into every walk of life, together serving in Christ’s mission to the and all the earth. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. world, and together witnessing to your love wherever you will send Amen. Amen. us; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Prayers of the Church God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, *Gospel Acclamation “Celtic Alleluia” 174 L: Hear us, O God C: Your mercy is great turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your The Holy Gospel according to Mark the 10th Chapter *The Lord’s Prayer (on card in back cover of hymnal) Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and Glory to you, O Lord. *Sharing the Peace grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. (The Gospel is read) L: The peace of the Lord be with you always! Amen. The Gospel of the Lord. C: And also with you Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Praise to you, O Christ. Processional Offering, Temple Talk, Offering Prayer (Brief silence for reflection)Merciful God, in baptism you have joined Sermon “Wild Spaces” Sarah Brock Benediction us to Christ in his death and resurrection, and you have united us with Song of the Day: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” 807 L: Almighty and Merciful God, Father, + Son, and Holy all who are baptized in Christ’s name; but too often we fail to live as rd 3 vs solo in Kinyarwanda and sung again in English by assembly Spirit, bless and keep you this day and forevermore. one people and to seek the unity of your church. nd Presentation of Kindergarten Bibles at 2 Service C: Amen. Lord have mercy. Litany of Thanksgiving In baptism you have called the church to witness to Christ in all realms Closing Song: “We Are Marching in the Light” 866 For people, families, communities and churches around the world who Dismissal of life; but too often we do not seek to discern your will and to carry pray to you in every language, we thank you, Lord. L: Go in peace, live in God’s love. out your mission in the world. We thank you, Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Christ have mercy. For neighbors in the United States and companions in Asia, the In baptism you have sent us to serve all for whom Christ died; but too Americas and Europe who speak Spanish, gracias, we thank you, Lord. * Please stand as you are able often we have ignored the suffering of the oppressed and the needs of Gracias, we thank you, Lord. the poor. For neighbors in the United States and companions in North Africa and ------Lord have mercy. the Middle East who speak Arabic, shuckran, we thank you, Lord. God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, Shuckran, we thank you, Lord. WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP! We pray that your faith w and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. For neighbors in the United States and companions in Europe, Africa ill be strengthened. Visitors are invited to fill out a yellow ca In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God and South America who speak Portuguese, obrigado, we thank you, rd in the pew. Please stop at our kiosk for a welcome bag as strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live Lord. well. in your hearts through faith. Obrigado, we thank you, Lord. IN OUR PRAYERS we remember Earl Klitzke, Krystal Amen. For neighbors in the United States and companions in East Africa and Chapin and Jeremy Hilker and newborn daughter, and Sarah *Opening Songs:“Ntawundi wasa na Yesu” There’s no one like Jesus Central Africa who speak Kinyarwanda, murakoze, we thank you, “Ny byiza, Yesu” It is well, Jesus Lord. Brock in her ministry with YAGM. *Greeting Murakoze, We thank you, Lord. Come, let us gather in the one unifying Spirit, For neighbors in the United States and companions in Asia who speak THANK YOU to Sarah Brock for sharing her message today, the Spirit of God in the church throughout the world. Mandarin, sheh sheh, we thank you, Lord. and Amplify and Faith Generation for the special music. There is one body and one Spirit, Sheh sheh, we thank you, Lord. COME hear more about Rwanda at 9:45 with Sarah Brock in economic structures. If you would like to attend this event, you must Missions - $2,477.60, Building - $1,216 Crossroads. All are invited. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 30th to attend! Call the Meeker Co. Extension Office at 693-5275 or email [email protected]. TODAY’S SUNDAY BUS is sponsored by Brent and Heather Guya n in memory of Laverne Fore. CHRISTMAS COOKIES! Kate Schumnann is selling Christmas cookies again this year to raise money for a Lutheran Mission trip to REMINDER: please turn in your pledge cards and your ministry Africa this summer. Call her at 320-333-7962 to order. opportunities volunteer sheets if you haven’t already. There are extras available by the thermometer chart in Fellowship Court. LOOKING AHEAD to Pastor Christian’s sabbatical next summer BLOOD PRESSURES will be taken in the library after worship. and to Pastor Dave’s Arizona winter, we are looking for help with visiting folks who can no longer make it to worship. Contact the CHRISTMAS CARE PACKAGES for our military members and office, Pastor Dave or Pastor Troy if you would be interested in college freshman are available for sponsorship for $5/box (or a participating. Thanks! donation) between services in Fellowship Court. “IN BETHLEHEM INN” Dinner Theater at Green Lake Bible NESS CHURCH will have a Harvest Lamplight Service at 4 p.m. Camp Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12 at 5:30 pm. $30/person. For reservations this afternoon. Coffee and bars afterwards. 320-796-2181, [email protected], or www.gllm.org. THIS SERVICE is broadcast live on KLFD radio and will be on PLEASE JOIN US this Wednesday for our Thanksgiving Service Cable TV today at 11 a.m. and again on TV Mondays at 10:30 am at 7:00 p.m. It will be a joint service with First of Litchfield and and Wednesdays at 8 pm. Cosmos and Beckville joining us. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO sponsor a radio broadcast on a Sunda We invite you to bring a non-perishable food item for the food y please sign the radio chart in the narthex. Sponsor the Sunday bu shelf. Cash donations will go to Meeker Area Ministries to s or flowers by signing up in the church office. support the homeless. Zion designated offerings will go to: 25% ELCA World Hunger, 20% Caring Neighbor Fund, 20% Meeker AA MEETS HERE Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Area Ministries, 20% Pastors Discretionary Fund, 15% ELCA Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (894-5599 for information). The AA Step Benevolence. Study meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. A NURSERY IS PROVIDED for small children. Also, quiet bags Afterwards we will have a dessert potluck fellowship time – and children’s bulletins are available in the narthex. bring a plate of any dessert you would like to share. THIS WEEK AT ZION: Today: Monday: 10 am AA, 7:30 pm HELP NEEDED for hanging of the greens Sat., Nov. 28th at 8 a.m.! AA; Tuesday: 8 am Mission Sewing, 10 am Tuesday School, 11 am Text Study, 2:30 pm Esther Circle to Emmanuel, 4 pm WOW, 7:30 VETERANS: We’d like to know who you are. Please contact the pm AA Step Study; Wednesday: 10 am Staff Mtg., 7 pm office at 693-3207 or [email protected] Thanksgiving Service and Potluck Desserts and Coffee Following; Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving! Office Closed, 7:30 pm AA; REFORMATION ROOTS Class began last Wed. at 7pm in Friday: Office Closed; Saturday: Hanging of the Greens; Next Crossroads. Come and explore the Reformation! Sunday: 7:30 am Choir, 8:30 & 10:45 am Worship/HC, 9:45 am Rwanda Sunday Sunday School; 5:30 pm Share-A-Meal, 6:15 pm All Boards, 7:30 BEN WINCHESTER, a Rural Sociologist from the U of MN pm Council Meeting Extension, Center for Community Vitality will speak Wed., November 22, 2015 December 2nd from Noon – 2:30 p.m. right here at Zion. Counter to LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE: 288 popular belief, since 1970 there have been newcomers aged 30-49 LAST WEEK’S OFFERING: General Fund - $11,146.40, moving into small towns, which positively impacts our social and