Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church your rooms and shut the doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little 21 Immanuel Lutheran School & while until his wrath has passed by. See, the LORD is coming out of Children of Grace Preschool his dwelling to punish the people of the earth for their sins. The earth 20882 Walden Ave. Hutchinson, MN 55350 will disclose the blood shed upon her; she will conceal her slain no longer. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY PSALM 34 on page 80 NOVEMBER 4, 2018 SECOND LESSON - Revelation 7:9-17 HYMN - 555 “For All Your Saints, O Lord” 9 After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no We follow the Common Service on page 15. one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were PRAYER OF THE DAY wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10 Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one holy And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, Church, the body of Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow the who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” example of your blessed saints in lives of faith and willing service and 11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the with them at last inherit the inexpressible joys that you have prepared elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces for those who love you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who 12 before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Praise and lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to forever. our God for ever and ever. Amen!” FIRST LESSON - Isaiah 26:1-4,8,9,12,13,19-21 13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a they, and where did they come from?” 2 strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the 14 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. 3 have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because 15 4 and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore, “they are he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; is the Rock eternal. and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. 8 Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your 16 9 Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun name and renown are the desire of our hearts. My soul yearns for you 17 will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” righteousness. 12 VERSE OF THE DAY - Revelation 7:15 LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you 13 have done for us. O LORD, our God, other lords besides you have Alleluia. They are before the throne of God and serve him day and ruled over us, but your name alone do we honor. night in his temple. Alleluia. 19 But your dead will live; their bodies will rise. You who dwell in the dust, wake up and shout for joy. Your dew is like the dew of the 20 morning; the earth will give birth to her dead. Go, my people, enter GOSPEL - Matthew 5:1-12 ~~~Calendar of Events & Announcements~~~ 1 (Page 1 – November 4, 2018) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, Serving today: saying: Organist: Jane Vacek Altar Guild: Betty Rusch and Karen Plath Elder: Kori Leske 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Video: Mike Heine Recording: Josh/Alex/Andy Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed Ushers: Brad Duesterhoeft, Justin Black, Katlin Davis, Danielle Olson, are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who Tyler Olson, Lucas Plamann, Tom Schlueter, John Schlueter, Patrick 7 Schlueter, Chuck Nisse hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure Contacts 9 in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they Pastor Eugene DeVries 320-587-6138 [email protected] will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted Principal Brian Gephart 320-587-8945 because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [email protected] School office 320-587-4858 Broadcasting Mondays at 10:00 am & Sundays at 9 pm 11 on NuTelecom channel 10 or Mediacom channel 107.3 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely 12 Please note on our web site you will find the following: www.immanuelhutch.com say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, Monthly Calendar (under calendar) Weekly Bulletins (under service) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they “Like” us on Facebook persecuted the prophets who were before you. Gifts to Our Lord APOSTLES’ CREED Attendance Offerings October 28 133 Budget: $1930 Debt: $ HYMN - 551 “For All the Saints” Loose: $70 Missions: $325 Sunday School: $10 SERMON - Matthew 5:1-12 *approximate weekly expenses for the month of September were $4200.00 “Blessed Are the Saints of God” Living in God’s Grace this Week OFFERING Today, Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Monday: 7:00 p.m. Choir 8:00 p.m. Bible Study at ILC LORD’S PRAYER Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. Bible Study at Grace HYMN - 158 “I Am Content! My Jesus Lives Again” 7:00 p.m. Bible Study at Grace Wednesday 4:15 p.m. Confirmation BLESSING Thursday: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study at ILC Friday: 6:30 p.m. ILS School Play HYMN - 219 “Lord, When Your Glory I Shall See” Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Hymn Sing ✠ ✠ ✠ 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Elder’s Meeting On All Saints Sunday we remember our brothers and sisters who have 11:00 a.m. Birthday Celebrations finished their lives in faith in the past year. They now rest from their – Treats served in basement labors until the Lord returns. Among them are: Bob Theuringer, Arlys 2:00 Fellowship Committee Meeting Davis, Delores Hoff, Roy Strasmann, and Sam Davis. – Everyone Welcome! ~~~Calendar of Events & Announcements~~~ (Page 2 – November 4, 2018) Job opening for Church Bookkeeping Kindergarten through 8th Grade Children of Grace Pre-School Approximately 2-4 hours a week. [email protected] Job duties include, but not limited to, writing checks, mailing bills, https://www.facebook.com/immanuellutheranschoolhutchinson payroll, recording deposits, creating monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Council and Voters' meetings, and filing quarterly State and Federal payroll tax reporting. Mark your Calendars…. School Play is 6:30 - Friday, November 9th Church provides laptop, mouse, and printer. Church Basement Position is paid. School Fundraising: Please contact Bruce Trick or Rod Schmeling, if interested. SCRIP A current list of the gift cards available thru the school is posted on the bulletin board. You pay the face value of the card and the school receives the % listed. We also carry Cash wise/Coborns ($25, $50, $100) which does not show on this list. The money earned provides your Immanuel will have a hymn sing before children with their field trips throughout the year. Remember the cards are available worship next Sunday starting about 15 all year long. Thank you for your support of our School and Pre School. Karen Kohls minutes before the service begins, the elder for that Sunday will ask for people to suggest hymns for the congregation to sing. There is a new Schwans Fundraiser starting 10/22/2018. If you have ordered from Schwan’s in the past, please be sure to update your Campaign code to the new number - 42827. Immanuel Lutheran School will earn 20% on product purchased, and 40% on Gift Cards ($25) purchased The Fellowship Committee would like to celebrate through Schwan’s Cares from 10/22 through 12/6/18. After that the fundraiser will October, November & December Birthdays continue until 03/6/2019 at a rate of 5% return to the school. of the congregation. It's a great time to stock up on goodies for the holidays, and support the school as well. Sunday, November 11th after church we will be serving cake and coffee in the basement. Please join us for fellowship. Immanuel Lutheran School and Children of Grace Preschool are selling $20 discount cards to help pay for our new refrigerator and raise some Thanksgiving Services – Thursday, November 22 money for classroom needs.