Opening Hymn #7: Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Collect of the Day
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A reading from the Prophet Malachi, Chapter 4, Verses 1 – 2a
See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings.
Psalm 98
1 Sing to the Lord a new song, *
for he has done marvelous things.
2 With his right hand and his holy arm *
has he won for himself the victory.
3 The Lord has made known his victory; *
his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.
4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *
and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *
lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
6 Sing to the Lord with the harp, *
with the harp and the voice of song.
7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn *
shout with joy before the King, the Lord.
8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *
the lands and those who dwell therein.
9 Let the rivers clap their hands, *
and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord,
when he comes to judge the earth.
10 In righteousness shall he judge the world *
and the peoples with equity.
A reading from the second letter to Thessalonians, Chapter 3, Verses 6 – 13
I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Sequence Hymn #592: Teach me, my God and King
A reading from the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 21, Verses 5 – 19
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.”
They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, `I am he!’ and, `The time is near!’ Do not go after them.
“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.
“But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.”
Parish Prayer List
Cheryl W., the Brokaw Family, Debbie L., Margo, Becky V., Sydney F., the Saver Family, Robert M., Amy C., Cindy W., the Gomez Family, Sue M., the Blanchard Family, Alex M., Ethan T., the Tiedemann Family, Amy A., the Merrill Family, Jaime B., Marilyn R., Polly T., Pat M.
Confession of Sin – See Bulletin
Offertory Choir Hymn
Communion Taizé – See Bulletin
Eucharistic Visit: Birgitta Clark
Closing Hymn #679: Surely it is God who saves me
The Altar Flowers are given by Barb Tool, to the Glory of God
and in honor of my parents, Gladys & Melvin Tool.
Serving today:
8:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Preaching: Deacon Christina Cernansky
Lectors: Stephanie Elder & Duncan Nims
Eucharistic Minister: Duncan Nims
Altar Guild: Sherrill Geddes
10:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Preaching: Deacon Christina Cernansky
Lectors: Al Borg-Borm & Laura Harbert
Eucharistic Minister: Laura Harbert
Altar Guild: Judy Lonsdale & Holly Melgard
Ushers: Mary Hill & Kelsey Bullinger
Sunday School: Sue Nims
Music Director: Shauna Emara
Music: Amy Hutchins
Camera: Aidan Sites
Coffee Hour: Rita Hess