Emmanuel Lutheran Church140 Cherry Avenue, NW, Warren, Ohio 44485

Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. KoeneOrganist & Choirmaster: Dean C. Hunt

8 NOVEMBER 2020 + 23rd SUN. AFTER PENTECOST+ 10:00 A.M. Legend: P =Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”►PLEASE BE AWARE that you will be seen on the video as you approach the altar to

receive communion. We should see this as bearing witness publicly to our faith. “As often as we eat this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

ORGAN VOLUNTARY “ARIA RELIGIOSO” VINCENT NOVELLO

ALL MAY MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS, THE SIGN MARKED AT BAPTISM; AS THE PRESIDING MINISTER BEGINS . (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +(STAND)

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN. P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

PLEASE KNEEL, IF YOU ARE ABLESILENCE IS KEPT FOR REFLECTION

P: God of all mercy,C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you, and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: AMEN.

P: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ and by his authority, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all

your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

THE GATHERING HYMN vs. 1,2

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

CANTICLE OF PRAISE “GLORY TO GOD”

P: THE PRAYER OF THE DAY O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN.

THE ASSEMBLY SITS

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD.

THE FIRST READING AMOS 5:18-24

PSALM PSALM 70

BE PLEASED, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; O LORD, MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME.

LET THOSE WHO SEEK MY LIFE BE ASHAMED AND ALTOGETHER DISMAYED; LET THOSE WHO TAKE PLEASURE IN MY MISFORTUNE DRAW

BACK AND BE DISGRACED. LET THOSE WHO SAY TO ME "AHA!" AND GLOAT OVER ME TURN BACK, BECAUSE THEY ARE ASHAMED. LET ALL WHO SEEK YOU REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN YOU;

LET THOSE WHO LOVE YOUR SALVATION SAY FOREVER, "GREAT IS THE LORD!" BUT AS FOR ME, I AM POOR AND NEEDY; COME TO ME SPEEDILY, O GOD. YOU ARE MY HELPER AND MY DELIVERER;

O LORD, DO NOT TARRY.

THE SECOND READING I THESSALONIANS 4:13-18

THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 25:1-13The Assembly Stands when the Gospel Acclamation begins.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Matthew the 25th chapter. (++)

C:

P: The Gospel of the Lord. After the Reading

C:

THE SERMON “BE READY FOR THE BRIDEGROOM” (Matthew 25:1-13)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played before the Hymn of the Day. ◄

THE HYMN OF THE DAY VS. 1, 2, 4

PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven,

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, (+)

and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONTHE READER PRAYS:”LORD IN YOUR MERCY.”CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”HEAR OUR PRAYER”

AT THE END OF THE PRAYERS:P: SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTOR

+ PEACE +P: THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

C: AND ALSO WITH YOU.THE CONGREGATION GREETS ONE ANOTHER WITH THE GREETING OF

“PEACE BE WITH YOU.”THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND OFFERING THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE

THE ASSEMBLY STANDS FOR THE OFFERTORY PRAYEROFFERTORY PRAYERA: God of all creation:C: 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. C: AMEN.

PREFACEP: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them to the Lord.P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy)

The Presiding minister continues:

P:… proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.P: Share with us the great and promised feast:C: Amen. Come Lord Jesus. P: Receive our inheritance with all your saints in light.C: Amen. Come Holy Spirit …..as victorious Lord of all.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (TRADITIONAL FORM)THE BREAKING OF THE BREADP: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.

AGNUS DEI “LAMB OF GOD”

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him. PLEASE BE SEATED

DISTRIBUTION(BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST COMMUNION, REPENT OF SIN AND TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS AND SALVATION, ENDEAVORING TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH ALL PEOPLE, ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, AS HE GIVES HIMSELF TO US IN THE EARTHLY ELEMENTS OF BREAD AND WINE. THOSE NOT YET READY FOR COMMUNION ARE INVITED TO THE ALTAR FOR

BLESSING. COMMUNION HYMN

THE POST COMMUNION BLESSING

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: AMEN.POST COMMUNION CANTICLE Song of Simeon

.

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER

A: Let us pray. C: Pour out upon us the spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

THE BENEDICTION P: 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. C:AMEN.

THE HYMN IN RECESSION

A: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “VOLUNTARY IN D MINOR” WESLEY

Serving in WorshipMinisters:…………………………………………………………….. The People of GodAssisting Minister:……………………………………………………………..Patty DavisSacristan:……………………………………………………………………...Garry KiblerAltar Guild: …………………………………………………………...Karen DaubenspeckAcolyte Team:……………………..............Lindsay Naples, Derek Wilson, Addie WilsonOrganist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………………..Dean C. HuntPastor:…………………………………………………………The Rev. Eugene A. Koene SERVING NEXT WEEK

Assisting Minister: Patti Wentworth, Acolyte Team: L.Naples, A.Wilson, D.Wilson, Sacristan: Garry Kibler, Altar Guild: Karen Daubenspeck

►THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH ◄ MONDAY-THURS . MORNING PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL AT 9:30 A.M.

►MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER, 6:00 P.M. – CHURCH ELDERS ►Wednesday, 11 November - St. Martin of Tours Noon Holy Communion in the Chapel

Altar Vase 1 & 2: Given by the Pat Bryan Memorial Fund

(Many dates in November are Open/Available)

† Weekly Announcements †1 November 2020

-ST. MARTIN OF TOURS-HOLY COMMUNION – CHAPEL11 (WEDNESDAY) – 12 NOON

Is stewardship about money alone?

Of course not! It is important to remember that when we focus exclusively on giving in terms of money alone, we lose sight of the bigger picture. God calls us to be generous in all areas of our lives and invites us to explore the many opportunities to share ourselves through our time and talent. What does the Bible Say about stewards? The Bible has many stories about stewards. One thing that

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK (15 November)-24 th Sunday after Pentecost-

ZEPHANIAH 1:7, 12-18 PSALM 90:1-8 [9-11] 12 I THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 MATTHEW 25:14-30

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEKNovember 8-Anne Rowan,

12- Karletta Lightning, 14-Bonnie Kopp

NOVEMBER SPECIAL OFFERING:EMMANUEL FREE LUNCH

Stewardship Report for 1 November 2020

Attendance: 11/1/20-27, (In-person worship)Offering: $ TBA - Designated: $ TBA

they all have in common is that they tend to teach us how we can better take care of ourselves and also take care of the possessions that God has entrusted to us. Jesus said to his disciples, “Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat, nor about your body, what you shall put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.”    -Luke 12:22-23

► OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS◄→ Food Pantry News: The Food Pantry has begun Grocery

Distribution every THIRD THURSDAY from 11 AM until supplies last. This is a drive- thru In the Buckeye Avenue

Parking Lot and operating out of the Parsonage Garage.

→ Clothes Closet News: The Clothes Closet has reopened on Tuesdays on a limited basis. Masks are required and only a few people are allowed in at a time and all safety precautions are observed.

Please call Randy & Sue Engler for Food Pantry, Please call Lucille Bickel for Clothes Closet. NOTE: MONETARY GIFTS FOR THE CLOTHES CLOSET AND FOOD

PANTRY ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Dick Viola, Harlene Huffstetler, Charles Vasbinder, James Kibler, David Griffin, Carl Wollam, June Stroup, George Burin, Jr. Christine Sweitzer, Mary Sudik, Sally Garghill, Darlene Spelich, Anne Rowan, Harry Redmond, Virginia Morris, Cora Byers, June Roller, Billie Jo Smith, Billy Eckenrode, Shawn Bowker, Zack Bako, Felicia MacMillan, Sue Thomas, Sally Dolovy, Dave Cosma, John Beach, Lucille Bickel, Judy Pinto We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list:*Lee Sweitzer,*Ralph Koene,*Evelyn Koene, *Victoria Chuminski,*Teirian

McKinney,*Raygan Ray, *Roger Morgan, *Larry Wibert,*Evelyn Wibert, *Ken Detman, *Bernice, *Kathy DeNunzio, *Warner Taiclet, *John,*Rosalie May,*Hazel

Morgan, *Dwayne Phillips, *Monique Holmes, *Judy Coman, *Pan Vines, *Leslie Flower *Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list for two months. The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list and you wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office) or Dorothy Sunderman.