Christ The King Sunday November 24, 2019 Ministers: The People of Holy Cross Partner in Ministry: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
THE STAFF OF HOLY CROSS John Bost, Senior Pastor Genie Garcia, Minister of Music, Worship, and Fine Arts Deanna Waddle, Director of Holy Cross Lutheran School Kimberlee Vaye, Director of Youth and Family Ministry Donna Vickroy, Office Manager
We are grateful to those serving during our
Musicians...... Musiccelebration of worship today: Team Assisting Minister...... Dan Johnson Communion Assistant 1...... Audrey Sato Communion Assistant 2...... Madelyn Kennon Lay Lector ...... Barbara Zinser and Art Alm Altar Care...... Lita Schaffer and Miriam Bennett Communion Bread Baker...... Tina Wasem Greeters...... Donna Robson, Paul and Sharon Lemmon Ushers...... Mark and Nancy Danielsen Counters...... Mark Danielsen and Jim Fuchs Information Center...... Bruce and Donna Vickroy Altar Flower Deliverer...... Sharon Lemmon First Time Visitors...... Nancy Danielsen Coffee Server...... Barbara Bell Dessert Server...... Amy Kirby Facilities...... Art Alm Media Tech...... Steve Fedder Sound Tech...... Bob Pierson Kid's Worship Ministry...... Brittany Hahn, Robin and Becca Klau WELCOME TO HOLY CROSS! Thank you for sharing your morning with us. I hope you'll come back again soon! We're a community who loves sharing life together, and you are always welcome to go deeper with us. You can help us keep in touch by filling out your Connect Card and dropping it in the offering plate or handing it to one of our ushers. Have a great week! - Pastor John Bost
THE ARK NURSERY CHILDREN’S WORSHIP HELPS Parents with children newborn to There are activity sheets, crayons and 4 years old are invited to use our books located in the Lobby. In the staffed nursery across the hall from back of the sanctuary, you can find the sanctuary. kid's bulletins.
HOLY CROSS GUIDING PRINCIPLES
OUR VISION is to be a church where all live and thrive in the love and grace of Jesus.
OUR MISSION AND THE REASON WE EXIST is to help lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus.
We believe our best shot at enacting our vision and living out our mission exists when we are in alignment with these 5 Core Values:
Inclusion & Acceptance: Stepping Up & Out: Connection & Relationships: All people matter We are not afraid to Transformation occurs to God - and us take risks for the in community and sake of the Gospel through relationships
Relevance & Resonance: Teamwork & Generosity: Above all else, Lives are transformed speak the truth in love when we share our gifts
1 1 GATHERING Core Value: Inclusion and Acceptance PRELUDE
GATHERING SONG
Crown Him With Many Crowns ELW 855
2 CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Leader: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. People: Amen.
Leader: Seeking reconciliation with God and neighbor, let us remember the gift of baptism and confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. God of mercy, People: we confess that we have sinned against you, against one another, and against the earth entrusted to our care. We are worried and distracted by many things, and we fail to love you above all else. We store up treasures for ourselves and turn away from our neighbors in need. Forgive us, that we may live in the freedom of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader: When we were laid low by sin and guilt, God made us alive together with Christ, forgiving us + all our trespasses by taking our sins to the cross. For freedom Christ has set us free: Rejoice in this good news! People: Amen.
3 CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. People: And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Leader: Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Core Value: Relevance and Resonance
FIRST READING Jeremiah 23:1-6 Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING Colossianss 1:11-20 Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL
The Holy Gospel according to Luke. Luke 23:33-43
Glory to you, O Lord. + The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
MESSAGE Dan Johnson
4 Only King Forever SONG OF THE DAY Words and Music by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Only King Forever Wade JoyeChris and Mack Brown Brock
140 VERSE C
1. Our God and firm foun - da - tion, our Rock the on - ly sol - id ground, 2. Un - matched in all Your wis -dom, in love and jus - tice You will reign,
5 Am F C
the na - tions rise and fall. King-doms once and ev - 'ry knee will bow. We bring our
10 Am
strong, now shak - en, we trust for - ev - er in Your name, the name ex - pec - ta - tions. Our hope is an - chored in Your name, the name
7 14 F C Am F
of Je - sus. We trust the name of Je - sus. of Je - sus. Oh, We trust the name of Je - sus.
CHORUS ( ) ( sus ) 19 C G C C/E
You are the on - ly King for - ev - er. Only King Forever - 2
23 F C/G
CCLI Song # 7011438 © 2013 Be Essential Songs | Elevation Worship Publishing For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 115585 Al-might -y God, we lift You high - er. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er.
27 F C C/E 5
For - ev - er-more You are vic - to - ri - ous. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er.
31 F C/G
Al-might -y God, we lift You high - er. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er.
1. INSTRUMENTAL 1
35 F C
For - ev - er-more You are vic - to - ri - ous.
2.
7 40 Am F C
You are vic - to - ri - ous.
INSTRUMENTAL 2
46 Dm C G Dm
BRIDGE
51 C G Dm C Play 5 times
We lift our ban - ner high; Only King Forever - 2
23 F C/G
SONG AlOF-might THE-y God, DAYwe liftcontinuedYou high - er. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er.
27 F C C/E
For - ev - er-more You are vic - to - ri - ous. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er.
31 F C/G
Al-might -y God, we lift You high - er. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er.
1. INSTRUMENTAL 1
35 F C
For - ev - er-more You are vic - to - ri - ous.
2.
7 40 Am F C
You are vic - to - ri - ous.
INSTRUMENTAL 2
46 Dm C G Dm
BRIDGE
51 C G Dm C Play 5 times
We lift our ban - ner high;
6 SONG OF THE DAY continued Only King Forever - 3
1. 56 G Dm C
We lift the name of Je - sus. From age to age You reign;
2. 60 G F C G
Your king -dom has no end. From age to age You reign; Your king -dom
CHORUS
65 C C/E F
has no end. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er. Al-might -y God, we lift
69 C/G F
You high - er. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er. For - ev - er-more
73 C C/E F
You are vic - to - ri -ous. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er. Al-might -y God, we lift
77 C/G F
You high - er. You are the on - ly King for - ev - er. For - ev - er-more
ENDING
81 C
Only King Forever - 4 You are vic - to - ri - ous.
85
7 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
SHARING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
Let us greet each other with the peace of Christ.
LITURGY OF THE TABLE Core Values: Connections & Relationships | Teamwork & Generosity OFFERING
OFFERING PRAYER God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. 8 Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Text: Public Domain (ref. Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 21:9) Tune: Tracy Fedke, b. 1975 Arr: Koiné Album: Visit; Track 12 q = 120 Capo 5
C Fsus C Fsus G
Vocals 4 & b 4 ∑ ∑ ∑ ∑
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10 COMMUNION SONG #1
Beautiful Savior ELW 838
11 Praise The Father Praise The Son COMMUNION SONG #2 Words and Music by Praise The Father Praise The Son Chris TomlinChris and Tomlin Ed and Cash Ed Cash
66 VERSE B /F F B /F F F/A
1. O sov-'reign God, O match -less the saints a - dore, the an - gels (2. These suf - fer) - ings, this pass - ing tide un - der Your wings I will a - (3. To the val - ley, for my soul; Thy great de - scent has made me
7 sus 4 B Dm Gm C
sing, and fall be - fore the throne of to You be - longs the high - est -bide, and ev - 'ry en - e - my shall flee; You are my hope and vic - to whole! Your word my heart has wel-comed home; Now peace like wa - ter ev - er
1. 2, 3. CHORUS 1 2(no3) (4) 8 F B /F F F/A B C
praise. 2. These suf - fer - ry. Praise the Fa - ther, praise the flows.
CCLI Song # 5203251 © 2008 sixsteps Music | Vamos Publishing | worshiptogether.com songs | Wondrously Made Songs For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 115585
12 COMMUNION SONG #2 continued Praise The Father Praise The Son - 2
2(no3) 7 7 2(no3) (4) 12 F F/A B C ° Dm F/A B C
Son, praise the Spir - it, Three in One; Clothed in pow - er and in
1. D.S. 7 (4) 16 F Gm C F B /F
grace, the name a - bove all oth - er names 3. To the
2. CHORUS 1 2(no3) (4) 2(no3) 7 20 F F/A B C F F/A B C °
names. Oh, praise the Fa - ther, praise the Son, praise the Spir - it, Three in
7 2(no3) (4) 7 (4) 24 Dm F/A B C F Gm C F
One; Clothed in pow - er and in grace, the name a - bove all oth - er names.
13 COMMUNION SONG #2 continued Praise The Father Praise The Son - 3
BRIDGE sus (4) 7 2 29 B C F C Dm B
Yours is the king - dom, Yours is the pow - er,
1. 2. (4) 2 (4) (4) 34 F C B C C
Yours is the glo - ry for - ev - er! er!
CHORUS 2 7 7 40 F/A B C/E F F/A B C ° Dm F/A
Praise the Fa - ther, praise the Son, and praise the Spir - it, Three in One; Clothed in
7 45 B C/E F Gm C/E
pow - er and in grace, the name a - bove all oth - er
Praise The Father Praise The Son - 4
7 7 48 Dm Gm C/E F
names, the name a - bove all oth - er names.
14 Christ Be All Around Me Words and Music by COMMUNION SONG #3 Leslie Anne Jordan, David Leonard, Christ Be All Around Me LeelandLeslie Mooring Anne and Jack JordanMooring
75 INTRO D F m/C Bm G
1. As I rise, 2. As I wait, (3. As I go,) VERSE
5 D F m/C Bm
strength of God, go be - fore, lift me up; heart of God, sat - is - fy and sus - tain; Hand of God, my de - fense, by my side;
8 G D F m/C
As I wake, eyes of God, look up - on, As I hear, voice of God, lead me on, As I rest, breath of God, fall up - on, 1. 2, 3. 11 Bm G G
be my sight. be my guide. be my guide, bring me peace. bring me peace,
CHORUS
14 A G D
A - bove and be - low me, be - fore and be - hind me; In Christ Be All Around Me - 2
17 Bm A G CCLI Song # 7016414 © 2014 Jack Mooring Music | Meaux Jeaux Music | Meaux Mercy | The Devil Is A Liar! Publishing | Integrity's Alleluia! Music | Integrity's Praise! Music For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 115585
ev - 'ry eye that sees me, Christ, be all a - round me; A - bove and be - low me, be -
20 D Bm 15
-fore and be - hind me; In ev - 'ry eye that sees me,
1. 22 A G D.S.
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah. 3. As I go,
2. INTERLUDE 25 G D Bm
yeah; Oh, oh,
28 A G D
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah; Oh, oh,
31 Bm A G
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah. Your
BRIDGE 1, 2, 3. 35 A Bm G D
life, Your death, Your blood was shed for ev - 'ry mo -ment, ev - 'ry mo -ment; Your Christ Be All Around Me - 2
17 Bm A G
COMMUNIONev - 'ry eye SONGthat sees #3me, continuedChrist, be all a - round me; A - bove and be - low me, be -
20 D Bm
-fore and be - hind me; In ev - 'ry eye that sees me,
1. 22 A G D.S.
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah. 3. As I go,
2. INTERLUDE 25 G D Bm
yeah; Oh, oh,
28 A G D
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah; Oh, oh,
31 Bm A G
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah. Your
BRIDGE 1, 2, 3. 35 A Bm G D
life, Your death, Your blood was shed for ev - 'ry mo -ment, ev - 'ry mo -ment; Your
16 COMMUNION SONG #3 continued Christ Be All Around Me - 3
4. CHORUS 39 D A F m G D
en - 'ry mo - ment. A - bove and be -low me, be - fore and be -hind me; In
43 Bm A F m G
ev - 'ry eye that sees me, Christ, be all a - round me; A - bove and be - low me, be -
46 D Bm A F m
-fore and be - hind me; In ev - 'ry eye that sees me, Christ, be all a - round me,
INTERLUDE
49 G D Bm
yeah; Oh, oh,
52 A F m G D
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah; Oh, oh,
55 Bm A F m G D
Christ, be all a - round me, yeah.
17 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son’s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. SENDING Core Value: Stepping Up & Out
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BLESSING
The blessing of the living God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, surround and sustain you, keep you from harm, and fill you with courage.
Amen.
18 SENDING SONG
Lift High The Cross ELW 660
19 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God. WE WILL! Altar Flowers In Memory of our Great Granddaughter Anezka Helen Potthoff In Our Prayers
~ In Memoriam ~ Barbara Anderson - Shirley Hanson - Quintin Johnson - Mitzi Kuhn Janet Porsee - Iona Ray - Emma Schley - Cook Story Joyce Vanderpool - Annabelle Wally
~ Love ~ To our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti, at Open Heart Kitchen and all of Livermore’s Homeless
~ Strength & Healing ~ Family of Barbara Anderson, Baby Dax, Tony DeTomaso, Family of Shirley Hanson, Joan Hottinger, Family of Linda Leigh-Kendall, Family of Mitzi Kuhn, Paul Lemmon, Eleanor Lucas, Donna Mapes, Alburo Pena, Family of Janet Porsee, Ray family, Coleen Royal, Max Schell, Family of Emma Schley, Sara Smith, Chadd and Priscilla Sommer, Family of Cook Story, Gloria Wallace, Family of Joyce Vanderpool
New Office Hours
Please make a note of the new weekday Church Office hours. Monday - Office closed, Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 20 Everyone at Holy Cross is on staff!
Holy Cross is a lot of things, but what it has never been is a church that is looking for more consumers and bystanders who wait to see who is going to step up to serve oth- ers. Historically when there has been a need, we've met it. This same level of commitment and energy exists today at Holy Cross!
We need you! There are a lot of moving parts to Holy Cross on Sundays and throughout the week. It takes dedicated people giving it their all for Holy Cross to thrive! Whether you're a paid staff member or an unpaid staff member, everyone at Holy Cross is on staff!
So, how's your serve? We'd love to know. As we close out 2019 and begin looking ahead to 2020, we'd like you to visit us online at holycrosslivermore.org/serve to let us know how you plan to serve at and through Holy Cross in this next year.
Here are a few focus areas as we approach the end of the year:
Ushers Communion Assistants Acolytes/Crucifers (cross-bearers) Fellowship Team Members Visiting our first-time visitors Kids Worship Team
How's your serve? Visit us online at holycrosslivermore.org/serve for more information!
Thank you for your service!
The Second Annual Men's Retreat registration is now active!
The location will be at Mt. Cross Outdoor Ministry in Felton, CA from Jan 31-Feb 2, 2020. Online Registration is via mtcross.org. The fee is currently $95 for early sign ups. Please join us along with men from other Lutheran congregations in Northern California as we enjoy the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains retreat center together. Please see Art Alm ([email protected]) or Rob Tomalka ([email protected]) for more specific particulars. SAVE THE DATE September 11 - September 13, 2020 Women's Retreat at San Damiano.
21 THIS WEEK AT HOLY CROSS
Sunday 11/24 9:30 am Sunday Worship Celebration Kids Worship 11:00 am Jesus and Juice Boxes 11:00 am Christmas Play Practice - Sanctuary 5:30 pm Interfaith Interconnect St Augustine’s Catholic Church - Pleasanton Monday 11/25 6:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop #999 6:00 pm Livermore Homeless Refuge (LHR) host Tuesday 11/26 6:00 pm LHR host Wednesday 11/27 10:00 am Adult Forum 12:00 pm AA Meeting 6:00 pm Music Team 6:00 pm LHR host 6:45 pm Women’s Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Practice Thursday 11/28 6:00 pm LHR host Friday 11/29 6:00 pm LHR host 8:00 pm AA Meeting Saturday 11/30 7:30 am Men’s Ministry 10:00 am Decorate for Advent and Christmas 11:00 pm Bundles Of Joy - tree set up 5:30 pm Eagle Court of Honor Sunday 12/01 9:30 am Sunday Worship Celebration First Sunday in Advent Kids Worship Noisy Offering - The Pedrozzi Foundation 11:00 am Jesus and Juice Boxes 11:00 am Christmas Play Practice - Sanctuary LAST DAY to place See's Candy Order
Happy Birthday
Gary Potter - November 25 - Ben Roller - November 25 Alan Brooks - November 27 - John Bost - November 29
22 “WHAT’S HAPPENING” The Altar Flower Chart for 2020 is now available and hanging on the wall near the water fountain in the narthex. If you have a specific date you wish to donate altar flowers please sign up soon. The cost shall remain the same for 2020. $55.00 per bouquet. You may always offer a second bouquet if your favorite date is taken. If you have questions please contact Lita Schaffer (925-447-1578/ [email protected]).
HELP WANTED - The Holidays are rapidly approaching, Advent Season is near. Please mark your calendars for Saturday Nov 30 at 10 am in the Church Sanctuary. We need your assistance to put up the Advent decorations, including the Christmas tree with Christmonds, and our beautiful Nativity Scene. The First Sunday in Advent is Dec 1. For questions or additional information please contact Art and Paula Alm (925-443-7098/ apalm2003@com- cast.net). Thank you.
Reverse Advent Calendar! Sue Bormolini found this idea several months ago and thought we could use it for the Food Pantry. It's a "Reverse Advent Calendar." Rather than open a door on the Advent Calendar to get candy, open a door and set aside one food item or one grooming item each day during Advent. The collection could be placed in a box, a paper bag or a collection place.
After we see all the food that is gathered and distributed during Thanksgiving and Christ- mas, we may forget that hunger continues into January and beyond. Therefore, this collction will be taken to the Food Pantry in January.
So, bring your collection of any size to the church in January and it will be taken to the Food Pantry. Some suggested items are: bar of soap tube of toothpaste chapstick bottle of lotion bottle of shampoo can of soup or chili box of crackers can of spam can or corn box of pasta many, many more ideas
Advent starts on December 1 and continues to Christmas. Any and all items we take to the Food Pantry are appreciated.
For questions or more information please contact Enoyse Sommer (707) 330-5163/[email protected]) Thank you.
Please contact the church office: [email protected]/925-447-8840 to share your prayer concerns. You can also go to holycrosslivermore.org (Reach>Prayer Requests.) All service songs, excluding Public Domain, used with permission via licensing with: CCLI #115585, GIA 2435, OneLicense.net #A706448, LicenSingOnline.org #607654 23 Attention Holy Cross Scholarship recipients: It's time to re-apply for your college scholarships for Spring Semester 2020. Applications can be done online at holycrosslivermore.org or obtain a written application from the Church Office. A most recent transcript is required, showing a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. The deadline for applications is Saturday Jan 11, 2020. Applications are for current Holy Cross mem- bers and their families. For more information, please contact Art Alm (925-443-7098/ [email protected]).
DECEMBER NOISY OFFERING - THE PEDROZZI FOUNDATION
Since 2008, Pedrozzi Foundation has provided college and vocational scholarships and resources to Livermore students. All students deserve the chance to pursue their education- al and career goals and the lack of finances or information should not be a barrier. In 2017, 20% of Pedrozzi scholarship recipients were the first in their families to attend college.The Pedrozzi Foundation strives to create an impact everyday by helping students achieve their dreams.
Please come on December 1st, with open hearts and your coins, cash, and checks (checks should be made out to “Holy Cross Lutheran Church” with “Pedrozzi Foundation” in the memo line. Let’s make some noise on December 1st!
Livermore Homeless Refuge arrives this week!
Community housing has begun for Livermore Homeless Refuge (LHR) and our first turn for a rotation begins this week. Holy Cross Lutheran Church will offer shelter Monday through Friday, November 25 through December 15, 2019. Thank you for your help in welcoming our guests. Lost and Found - Please check the "lost and found" box in the narthex this morning. You may find something you are missing. A nice black, hooded coat was turned in this week.
24 Prayer Shawl Ministry - will be going to lunch on December 5th for our last gathering of the year. Please contact Debbie Perez ([email protected]/(925) 519-8519) for questions.
INVITES YOU TO A THANKSGIVING SERVICE
WHEN: TODAY - Sunday, November 24, 2019, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. WHERE: St Augustine’s Catholic Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton You are invited to join with diverse religions in the giving of Thanks. A short reception will follow. For more information please contact Audrey Sato (rasato@[email protected]/925-846-7865).
Wednesday Adult Forum - “Confucius, Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad” is the title of our new series on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Music room. We are learning about some faiths and cultures other than our own. We have concluded our discussions on Confucius. This month we begin the video, followed by discussion, on the Buddha. We’d love to have you join us. For more information please contact Audrey Sato (rasato@[email protected]/925-846-7865).
COMING SOON BUNDLES OF JOY
Holy Cross will again celebrate babies and their mothers this Christmas. The Giving Tree will be set up in the church entryway the 1st Sunday in Advent and remain through Christmas. For those of you who wish to start your Christmas shopping early, the list of needed items is provided below.
Baby booties/socks Baby wash/diaper cream Newborn outfits Stuffed animal Onesies and Outfits 3-6 months Pacifiers Bibs Rattles Hats
We are asking you to provide only as many of the items as you wish. You are not asked to buy them all as they will be repackaged so each new mom receives all of the items.
25 November 24, 2019 Jeremiah 23:1-6 1Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter 17He himself is before all things, and in him the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. all things hold together. 18He is the head of 2Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of the body, the church; he is the beginning, Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd the firstborn from the dead, so that he might my people: It is you who have scattered my come to have first place in everything. 19For flock, and have driven them away, and you in him all the fullness of God was pleased to have not attended to them. So I will attend to dwell, 20and through him God was pleased you for your evil doings, says the Lord. 3Then I to reconcile to himself all things, whether on myself will gather the remnant of my flock out earth or in heaven, by making peace through of all the lands where I have driven them, and the blood of his cross. I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. 4I will raise up Luke 23:33-43 shepherds over them who will shepherd them, 33When they came to the place that is called and they shall not fear any longer, or be The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the the criminals, one on his right and one on Lord. 5The days are surely coming, says the his left. 34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive Lord, when I will raise up for David a them; for they do not know what they are righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king doing.”And they cast lots to divide his and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and clothing. 35And the people stood by, righteousness in the land. 6In his days Judah watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And saying, “He saved others; let him save this is the name by which he will be called: himself if he is the Messiah of God, his “The Lord is our righteousness.” chosen one!” 36The soldiers also mocked Colossians 1:11-20 him, coming up and offering him sour wine, 37 11May you be made strong with all the strength and saying, “If you are the King of the 38 that comes from his glorious power, and may Jews, save yourself!” There was also an you be prepared to endure everything with inscription over him, “This is the King of the patience, while joyfully 12giving thanks to the Jews.” 39 Father, who has enabled you to share in the One of the criminals who were hanged inheritance of the saints in the light. 13He has there kept deriding him and saying, “Are rescued us from the power of darkness and you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” 40 transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you Son, 14in whom we have redemption, the not fear God, since you are under the same 41 forgiveness of sins. sentence of condemnation? And we indeed 15He is the image of the invisible God, the have been condemned justly, for we are firstborn of all creation;16 for in him all things getting what we deserve for our deeds, but 42 in heaven and on earth were created, things this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he visible and invisible, whether thrones or said, “Jesus, remember me when you come 43 dominions or rulers or powers—all things have into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I been created through him and for him. tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” NEXT WEEK’S READINGS: Isaiah 2:1-5 • Romans 13:11-14 • Matthew 24:36-44