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For Sunday, 23 November 2008 -- Christ the King Sunday -- we will hear the following readings:
       Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24
                    Psalm 95:1-7a
                                 Ephesians 1:15-23
                                                    Matthew 25:31-46

On this final Sunday of the church year, our gospel is Jesus' great story of judgment. In the end, the faithful are those who served Christ by ministering to those who are poor, hungry, naked, sick, or estranged. In the first reading God is the shepherd who seeks the lost, weak, and injured and feeds them with justice. We gather this day to celebrate the reign of Christ and his victory over death, yet awaiting the consummation of all things yet to come. Acknowledging Christ as our merciful ruler, we go forth that his reign may be known in our loving words and deeds.

The following volunteers are scheduled to assist November 23:
       Deacon - Connie Lisch
       Chalicist - Paul Walker
       Crucifer - John Niec
       Lector - Gail Long
       Petitioner - John DeLoach
       Greeters - George Bowers, Joan Hoyle
       Coffee Hour - Dan Wilkey & David Foertschbeck

We will sing these hymns on November 23:
       All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! (sung to the tune Coronation)
       Christ is the King! (Beverly)
       Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor (Bryn Calfaria)
       O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us (All Saints New)
       Crown Him with Many Crowns (Diademata)

O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of
service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace.
Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength
to serve the world you have made,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen

Evangelical Lutheran Worship, page 53

For Sunday, 30 November 2008 -- the First Sunday in Advent -- we will hear the following readings:
       Isaiah 64:1-9
                    Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
                                 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
                                                    Mark 13:24-37
Stir up your power, and come! The psalmist’s plea in Psalm 80:2 has become familiar to us in the Advent prayers. Isaiah wants God to rip the heavens open. Both cry out for an apparently distant, angry God to show up, to save, to restore. When we hear Jesus describing the coming of the Son of Man with stars falling from heaven, it can sound dire and horrible, not like anything we would ever hope for. But when we really look at the suffering of people God loves, we can share the hope that God would tear open the heavens and come.

The following volunteers are scheduled to assist November 30:
       Deacon - Ernest Lehr
       Chalicist - Louis Flake
       Crucifer - James Hicks
       Lector - Dan Wilkey
       Petitioner - Margaret Greenawald
       Greeters - Joe Blout & George Bowers
       Tellers - Joan Hoyle, Sharon Manson

Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come.
By your merciful protection
awaken us to the threatening dangers of our sins,
and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day,
for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen

Evangelical Lutheran Worship, page 18

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