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“You Don’t Know Me But…” October 18, 2020

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October 18, 2020

Preservice Song: “Unfailing Love”

You have my heart And I am Yours forever You are my strength God of grace and power

And everything You hold in Your hand Still You make time for me I can’t understand

Praise You, God, of earth and sky How beautiful is Your unfailing love Unfailing love. And You never change, God You remain The Holy One, and my unfailing love, Unfailing love.

You are my Rock The one I hold on to You are my song And I sing for You.

And everything You hold in Your hand Still You make time for me I can’t understand Praise You, God of earth and sky How beautiful is Your unfailing love Unfailing love.

Friendship Celebration Lutheran Church ~ Missouri Synod

765 E Chinden Blvd. Meridian, ID 83646 www.friendshipcelebration.org

Email: [email protected] www.fclcpreschool.org

Church and Preschool Phone: 208-288-2404

Senior Pastor: Matt Henry Cell: 208-957-9364

Email: [email protected]

Founding & Kuna Mission Pastor: Tom Hausch Cell: 208-860-1274


Director of Christian Education: Brett Lindemood Cell: 208-982-1461


Preschool Director: Lori Jensen Office: 208-288-2404


Elders Serving: 8:15am John Biar~ 11:00am Michael Bracke

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And You never change, God You remain The Holy One, and my unfailing love, Unfailing love.

So I praise You, God of earth and sky How beautiful is Your unfailing love Unfailing love.

And You never change, God You remain The Holy One, And my unfailing love, unfailing love, unfailing love

© 2004 Bridge Building Music, Inc. (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)

Words & Music by Cary Pierce, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash Used by permission CCLI #782217

Welcome & Announcements

Invocation & Call to Worship

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen.

Leader: Sing to the LORD, praise His name; Congregation: Proclaim His salvation day after day. Leader: Declare His glory among the nations, Congregation: His marvelous deeds among all peoples.

—Psalm 96:2-3, NIV

Opening Song Set: “Thy Strong Word”

All: Thy strong Word did cleave the darkness; At Thy speaking it was done. For created light we thank Thee, While Thine ordered seasons run. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Men: Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death, Broke the light of Thy salvation, Breathed Thine own life-breathing breath.

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Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Women: Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteous; Bright with Thine own holiness, Glorious now, we press toward glory, And our lives our hopes confess. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

All: Give us lips to sing Thy glory, Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim, Throats that shout the hope that fills us, Mouths to speak Thy holy name. Alleluia, alleluia! May the light which Thou dost send Fill our songs with alleluias, Alleluias without end!

Public Domain

“Salvation Belongs to Our God”

Salvation belongs to our God Who sits upon the throne, And unto the Lamb; praise and glory, Wisdom and thanks, honor and power and strength

Be to our God forever and ever, Be to our God forever and ever, Be to our God forever and ever, Amen.

And we the redeemed shall be strong In purpose and unity, Declaring aloud praise and glory, Wisdom and thanks, honor and power and strength

Be to our God forever and ever, Be to our God forever and ever, Be to our God forever and ever, Amen.

And praise and glory, Wisdom and thanks, honor and power and strength.

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Be to our God forever and ever, Be to our God forever and ever, Be to our God forever and ever, Amen. A-men.

©1985 Restoration Music Ltd./UK Words & Music by Adrian Howard & Pat Turner

Used by permission CCLI #782217

Confession of Sins

Leader: God of Salvation, Congregation: In Christ You have done great things—our hearts are filled with joy. By your power You lifted us out of the wasteland of sin and brought us with joy and laughter into your kingdom. Salvation is your gift to us. But we confess that often we try to replace your gift with our own efforts. We try to complete what is already perfect; we try to add to what is already full; we try to earn what we already have. Forgive us for our foolishness. Help us to focus on your grace. Help us to live grateful lives in return. For Jesus’ sake alone. Amen.

—based on Psalm 126

Assurance of Forgiveness

Pastor: In Christ we have the forgiveness of sins and the riches of God’s grace. This grace was given to us: to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Congregation: Thanks be to God.

Sharing of the Pics (8:15am) Old Testament Isaiah 45:1-7 ESV

8:15am: David Reinke 11:00am: Phyllis Garner

Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped, to subdue nations before him and to loose the belts of kings, to open doors before him that gates may not be closed: 2“I will go before you and level the exalted places, I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, 3I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places, that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. 4For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I name you, though

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you do not know me. 5I am the LORD, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, 6that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. 7I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the LORD, who does all these things.

Holy Gospel Matthew 22:15-22 ESV

15Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. 17Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” 18But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? 19Show me the coin for the tax. ”And they brought him a denarius. 20And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” 21They said, “Caesar's.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” 22When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away.

Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed with Explanation

All: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Leader: What does this mean?

All: I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true.

Children’s Message

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Sermon Song: “Knowing You”

All I once held dear, built my life upon All this world reveres and wars to own. All I once thought gain I have counted loss Spent and worthless now compared to this:

Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You, There is no greater thing You’re my all, You’re the best You’re my joy, my righteousness And I love You, Lord

Now my heart’s desire is to know You more To be found in You and known as Yours To possess by faith what I could not earn All surpassing gift of righteousness

Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You, There is no greater thing You’re my all, You’re the best You’re my joy, my righteousness And I love You, Lord

Oh, to know the power of Your risen life And to know You in Your sufferings To become like You in Your death my Lord So with You to live and never die.

Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You, There is no greater thing You’re my all, You’re the best You’re my joy, my righteousness And I love You, Lord. Love You, Lord.

© 1993 And This Arr. 1997 Make Way Music, Ltd. Admin in North & South America by Integrity Music Inc.

Words & Music by Graham Kendrick Used by permission CCLI #782217

Sermon: “You Don’t Know Me But…” Isaiah 45 The story of Cyrus proves to be a surprising twist in the plan of salvation. God can use anyone—even people who don’t know Him—to accomplish His will of being known as the one true God.

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Chosen Instrument Cyrus, powerful king of Persia (559-530 BC) “shepherd” (Is 44:28) “anointed” (Is 45:1) The prophet ______________ was a member of his court Ezra 1:1-4 Name Calling “I call you by your name, I name you, though you do not know me.” Did Cyrus become a follower of the God of Israel? That People May Know “I am YHWH and there is no other.” The all-knowing God wants all to know Him. How will God be known? What will God be known for?

Life Group Questions

Head (what?) What is unique about Cyrus’ anointing? What would Cyrus end up doing for the people of Israel? What comfort is there in knowing God can / will use anyone?

Heart (so what?) How should knowing God can use anyone affect your interactions with others? When have you felt God grasp your hand to lead you through troubling times? What gifts have you seen in others who don’t believe in God?

Hands (now what?) What “open door” is God leading you through to impact the lives of others? How can discipling others help them to see their God-given gifts? How can you apply the story of Cyrus to your life?

Offering You may give your offering by giving online through the church website at www.friendshipcelebration.org, by signing up for automatic withdrawal which links to savings/checking account or debit/credit card (form is also available on church website), or by mailing your check to the church office.

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Prayers Pastor: Bless your church throughout the world by your Holy Spirit, draw the scattered flock of Christ into a visible unity, and make your church a sign of hope to our divided world. Grant that we who bear your Son’s name may be instruments of your peace, bringing peace to our homes, our communities, our nation, and our world. Congregation: Amen.

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory

forever and ever. Amen.

Words of Institution

Preparation for The Lord’s Table Holy Communion: We celebrate the Lord’s Supper today by receiving the Body and Blood of Christ which is given in, with and under the bread and wine. In this meal, we receive the forgiveness of sins, the promise of life everlasting and the strength we need to live faithfully. We invite to the Lord’s Table baptized believers who are truly repentant of sin and seek the grace in this meal, forgiving of one another as we have been forgiven, and gladly believe and confess the Real Presence of Christ in this meal. All people are welcome to come forward for a blessing. Participating in the meal is how the church proclaims the Lord’s death, resurrection and imminent return. Red wine is used to best visually convey the blood of Christ. For personal or medical reasons, white grape juice is also available in the center of the trays.

Distribution Songs: “Remember and Proclaim”

This bread, His flesh, this wine, His blood; Emblems of the love of God. We fear no wrath or piercing sword; We are redeemed, released, restored in Jesus.

Alleluia, we take this bread; Alleluia, we drink this cup; Remembering to proclaim His death Until He comes again.

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Come ev’ry soul weighted down with care; Anxious thoughts, uneasy prayers. Come and believe and find your rest; Come and receive the righteousness of Jesus.

Alleluia, we take this bread; Alleluia, we drink this cup; Remembering to proclaim His death Until He comes.

O Alleluia, we take this bread; Alleluia, we drink this cup; Remembering to proclaim His death Until He comes again. Until He comes again. Until He comes again.

© 2010 Consuming Praise Songs (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Words & Music by Mathew Linton & Wendy Wills

Used by Permission CCLI #782217

“My Faith Looks Up to Thee”

My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day, be wholly Thine.

May Thy rich grace impart, Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire!

While life’s dark maze I tread And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow’s tears away, Nor let me ever stray, from Thee aside.

When ends life’s passing dream, When death’s cold threatening stream, shall o’er me roll. Blest Savior then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!

Words: Public Domain Music: © 2001 Word Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) Words by Ray Palmer, Music by Lowell Mason, Arr. by Bill Wolaver


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Closing Prayer

Pastor: Loving God, You have given us a share in the one bread and the one cup and made us one with Christ. Help us to bring your salvation and joy to all the world. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Congregation: Amen.

Blessing:

Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Congregation: Amen.

Closing Song: “Thine the Amen”

Thine the amen, Thine the praise Alleluias angels raise Thine the everlasting Head Thine the breaking of the bread Thine the glory, Thine the story Thine the harvest then the cup. Thine the vineyard, then The cup is lifted up, lifted up.

Thine the life eternally, Thine the promise let there be Thine the vision, Thine the tree All the earth on bended knee Gone the nailing gone the railing Gone the pleading gone the cry Gone the sighing gone the dying What was loss lifted high.

Thine the truly Thine the yes Thine the Table we the guest Thine the mercy all from Thee Thine the glory yet to be. Then the ringing and the singing Then the end of all the war Thine the living Thine the loving Evermore, evermore.

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Thine the kingdom Thine the prize Thine the wonderful surprise Thine the banquet then the praise Then the justice of Thy ways Thine the glory Thine the story Then the welcome to the least Then the wonder all increasing At Thy feast, at Thy feast.

Thine the glory in the night No more dying only light Thine the river Thine the tree Then the Lamb eternally Then the holy, holy, holy celebration jubilee, Thine the splendor Thine the brightness, Only Thee, only Thee.

©1983 Augsburg Publishing Words & Music by Herbert F. Brokering & Carl F. Schalk


Sharing of the Pics (11am)

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Friendship Celebration Announcements ~ October 18, 2020

Worship Plans: Worship Services will be held at 8:15am (indoors) and 11am (outdoors) for the month of October. We will livestream the 8:15 am service. The recorded service will be available on the church website and Facebook Live for viewing at any time.

Covid 19 Update: As you may know, the number and rate of positive tests for COVID-19 in Idaho is at an all-time high. Just as is common practice with stores, please put your facemask on before entering the building and only remove it when you leave. This is in consideration of others and to ensure the safest environment possible for all who gather for worship. Even though chairs are distanced in the sanctuary, please do not remove your facemask once seated. Exceptions are made for the actual moment of eating/drinking the elements of the Lord’s Supper, and for those who have medical conditions. As a reminder, the mask mandate for Ada County is still in effect and the church has a role to play in being responsible for the common good. If you have any questions, please contact your Elder or Pastor Matt. Thank you!

3rd – 6th Grade Youth Group: Meets today after church, October 18th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. We are going to play games (Outside if the weather permits), have a devotion together, eat lunch, and play more games. There is no cost for this event and lunch is provided along with a snack. Please have your child bring a mask with them to youth group.

Mite Offerings: A big thanks to everyone who turned in mite boxes and additional contributions on LWML Sunday. They received $230 in contributions! This money will go towards mission grants for the next LWML biennium. Thank you so much for your continued support of LWML.

Wreath Sales: Look for youth before and after church services to order your wreath for the holiday season. All sales go to help that youth attend servant trips, Camp Perkins retreats, youth group events, and/or the National youth Gathering. We have to turn in our wreath packets by November 2nd in order to have them here by Thanksgiving. Thank you in advance for supporting our youth. If your youth Jr/Sr Youth would like to participate, or you need more info, email Jennifer at: [email protected] or text: 208-608-2390.

Fall Festival and Hobo Stew: We will celebrate with a Fall Festival featuring Pastor Tom’s famous Hobo Stew on the evening of October 30th from 6:30-8:00pm. *UPDATE*: The Fall Festival will only take place at Friendship Celebration-Meridian. We hope that anyone who was planning on attending the Kuna festival will join us here at FCLC that night. If you would like to come, please RSVP to: [email protected] so we can get a head count of how many

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people are attending. Please RSVP by October 25th. Also, look for a sign up sheet for contributions of pre-cut beef, onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes for the Hobo Stew (or email what you’d like to bring to and we will add you to the sign up sheet).

Operation Christmas Child: Don’t forget to pick up your Operation Christmas Child boxes in the foyer (or decorate a shoebox of your own). Packed boxes are due back to the church by November 15th. For ideas on what to pack inside your box, visit: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/

Stanton Gala: Stanton Healthcare invites you to join their first-ever VIRTUAL Gala on Tuesday, Oct 20th at 7PM. You’ll be moved by the powerful stories of “Stanton Moms” who found HOPE in the midst of an unexpected pregnancy, chose LIFE for their babies, or found healing from the pain of a past abortion through Stanton’s ministry. Visit StantonGala.com to RSVP at NO COST and consider becoming a VIRTUAL HOST!

Breaking Bread in Friendship: Our FCLC Cookbook is available for purchase between services this Sunday, October 18th from 9:30-10:30am. The cost is $10. Please make checks payable to Friendship Celebration Lutheran Church. If you have preordered a cookbook or are interested in purchasing one and cannot pick it you this Sunday, please contact Joan Hammerson at the email address below. All PREORDERS not picked up by Friday, November 6th, will be added to those available for sale at the Christmas Shoppe in December. Folks in Kuna Lutheran Church who are interested in purchasing cookbooks, please contact Joan ([email protected])

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Private Trunk or Treat & Movie Night: October 24th from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. Come decorate a trunk or camping chair or space and wear a costume. There are prizes for those who have the best decorated space (Trunk or space) and for those who have the best costume. Bring candy and snacks to share and a movie for us to vote on to watch (Must be rated PG-13 or lower) out on the field.

Advent By Candlelight: On Saturday, December 5th from 9am-4pm we will be holding a special fundraiser to support a service for our community. Friendship Celebration Advent by Candlelight Christmas Shoppe. Since we can't have our special evening, we are hoping to have shifts of ladies working on that day. Also, set up and clean up help will be needed. If you have any questions, please call Mary Lou Heinrich at 208-321-2727. Please continue to create special things to share with our Treasure Valley Community. Thank you men and women of our church community! Blessings, Marla Olsen

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Treasured Home: Treasured Home is pleased to announce the IRS has approved their 501(c)(3) status! This means donations made to Treasured Home are tax deductible, backdated to June 19, 2019. Treasured Home is a recognized nonprofit organization with Idaho’s Secretary of State and is actively moving forward to establish the first home in the Treasure Valley.

Worship Anew is a 30-minute LCMS worship service on ABC on Sunday mornings, 8:30-9:00 am. This program is a great opportunity for people to hear the Word and respond in worship, especially for people who may not be able to gather during this time. Help spread the word! The broadcast is made possible by a joint effort of LCMS churches in the Treasure Valley and we need support to keep Worship Anew on the air. If you would like to give, please send your donation to Grace Lutheran Church, 2700 South Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605. If sending a check, please write “Worship Anew” in the memo line. Thanks very much! For more information or to view past broadcasts, go to www.worshipanew.org.

Feasts of the Bible: Did you know there are seven appointed feasts in the Bible? The feasts outline God’s redemptive plan as they all point to Jesus (Yeshua). Understanding the Jewish feasts and calendar helps us to appreciate their roots, fulfillment, symbolism, and promise. There is a lot to appreciate and discover! You are invited to join this ongoing class on Zoom on Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:15pm. The class will be 8 sessions. It’s not too late to join us! You can review the recorded sessions and handouts on the church website. To sign up, e-mail Pastor Matt at [email protected].

Gospel of John Bible Study: Matt Holmquist is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel of John. Meetings are each Sunday evening at 6:30pm on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining can email Matt at [email protected] and he will send the Zoom link.

Christian Education: Learning and growing in the Word is at the heart of Christian life. We need 2-3 people to serve on the Board of Christian Ed which oversees the preschool and education efforts at FCLC. Interested in serving? Please contact Becky Brune, 208-477-8158, [email protected]. Thank you!

Sharing of the Pics Continues! Don’t forget to send in your fun photos, family photos or anything that shares what you have been up to. Photos should be landscape orientation (turn your phone sideways), high resolution and .jpg format is preferred. Please email pictures to [email protected] by 9am Friday mornings to be included in the following Sunday’s video. The slideshow will be part of the online worship services which are available through Facebook Live and the church website. No names or information will be shared, just the picture. As photos are submitted, we’ll have a new slideshow each week as a way of helping us stay connected and mindful of one another.

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Prayer Chain-Prayer Requests: Call Jenny Kandler at 208-362-5410 or e-mail [email protected] to request prayer chain or if there are updates. If you email, also please call to let her know you’ve sent a prayer request via email. In the event that Jenny Kandler can't be reached for prayer chain, please call/notify, Donnette House (208-297-0775) at [email protected].

Stay Connected! FCLC’s Friendly 411 is an e-newsletter that comes directly to your email inbox on Thursday afternoons. If you are interested in signing up to receive the Friendly 411, please email the church office at [email protected] and mark the subject “Subscribe 411”. You may also request a PDF copy of our monthly Friendly Findings newsletter. Just include “Subscribe FF” to the subject line in your email. Our newsletter is also available online at our church website: www.friendshipcelebration.org.

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