Christ The King Sunday - Online Worship - November 22, 2020
“We fall down,
We lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus,
The greatness of
Mercy and love
At the feet of Jesus.
And we cry
Holy, holy, holy,
And we cry
Holy, holy, holy,
And we cry
Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb.
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Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy,
Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons,
Blessed Trinity!
We fall down,
We lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus,
The greatness of
Mercy and love
At the feet of Jesus.
And we cry
Holy, holy, holy,
And we cry
Holy, holy, holy,
And we cry
Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb.”
Today, on this Christ the King Sunday, we fall down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus and cry holy, holy, holy; and we celebrate and trust every sign of your love and grace, as we give all our thanks and praise, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
People of God: In his hands are the depths of the sea, the heights of the hills are also his. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we fail to trust the goodness and grace of Christ our King.
(silence for reflection)
Friends, our God reigns to faithfully fill every need! Receive again His signs of love and grace in these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. Trust anew, beloved; you are blessed creatures of our God and King!
Loving God, today we remember you, our faithful King, forever remember us, providing us with every good gift sent from heaven above. Guard and watch over us; restore your Kingdom. Grant that we and all people, who are divided by sin, may be united in The One who is worthy, The King of all creation. Today we give you all thanks and praise, you send your Holy Spirit, to renew us once again, with every sign of your love and grace. In Christ The King, we trust and we pray. Amen.
Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Then he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You are the accursed, depart from me into eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’ Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.
(NRSV)
EZEKIEL 34:11-16,20-24; EPHESIANS 1:15-23; MATTHEW 25:31-46
What excites you so much, that it is on your heart all the time? Spouse, family, career, Jesus? Is your heart into action? Is your heart touched by those in need? Is your heart driven by all who are God's children and family? Is your heart into seeing Jesus in others? Jesus today tells us, `just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it unto me.' As we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, let us give thanks the King of kings, the Lord of lords, has his heart focused on us. Jesus satisfies our every hunger and thirst, and he fills our every need. Does Jesus do all this out of obligation or duty? No! Jesus' heart is into comfort and mercy, power and hope, life and grace, forever fixed on you! In this season of thanksgiving, let us give thanks for and celebrate, Jesus, our King, God’s Perfect Sign of Love!
1. Is your heart into action? "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1:20; Matthew 25:40
A. What motivates you, touches you, drives you? Obligation? Duty? How do you act differently when your heart is in it?
B. The King’s heart is into action, signs of love are active in our midst!
2. Is your heart into helping those in need, those who are different from you? "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." Matthew 25:40
A. What kind of hunger do you see?
B. What are people thirsting for?
C. What keeps us from reaching out to the strangers?
D. What leaves people naked or vulnerable?
E. Why are we hesitant to care for the sick?
F. What imprisons people? What keeps others away?
G. Every sign of God’s love, The King’s heart, graces one and all!
3. Is your heart into all of God's children, all of God's family? "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." Ephesians1:15, 22; Matthew 25:40
A. God has made us family. Life continues to pull us together.
B. Every sign of God’s love, The King’s heart, makes us family.
4. Is your heart into seeing Jesus, above all else? "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." Matthew 25:40
A. Do we know we can impact how others see Jesus? Would you like to do something for Jesus? God will help us do something incredible for Jesus by doing unto others, as Jesus does unto us!
B. Every sign of love, The King’s heart, moves in us and through us!
5. Thanks be to God for every sign of God’s love for The King’s heart is alive in Jesus, gracing one and all! Ezekiel 34:12,24; Ephesians1:18-19; Matthew 25:31-32, 40
A. Trust God does not do anything out of obligation, because `He has to.' The King’s heart is motivated by grace and mercy.
B. The King’s heart is big enough for every need, every child.
C. Trust as a shepherd cares for his flock, and as a king serves his people, far more so,
Jesus, our faithful King, our loving Savior, puts his heart and grace into every sign of love, now and forever!
Offering is available for our indoor services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.
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All creatures of
Our God and King,
Lift up your voice
With us and sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O burning sun
With golden beam,
And silver moon
With softer gleam.
refrain:
Oh, praise him!
Oh, praise him!
Alleluia,
Alleluia,
Alleluia!
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Let all things
Their Creator bless
And worship God
In humbleness.
Oh, praise him!
Alleluia!
Oh, praise the Father,
Praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit,
Three in One.
(refrain)”
..as we pray to you, Jesus,
Thanks be to you, God, for every sign of your love and grace.
All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Holy Communion will take place after the singing of “Better Is One Day.” If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.
In order to better serve you in this troubling times, the way we receive Communion has changed slightly. You will be offered a self-contained Communion serving. Each capsule has two layers. The first layer is a thin, clear, cellophane layer which reveals the host. Under the second layer you will find the alcohol free juice. Volunteers will be happy to take you waste after you receive Communion.
The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
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.
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, as you give thanks for every sign of God’s love and grace in Christ The King! In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us go in the peace of Christ, celebrating the love of God, giving thanks for every sign of love, together serving The Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
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Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His throne;
Hark how the heav’nly
Anthem drowns,
All music but its own.
Awake my soul and sing
Of Him who died for me,
And hail Him as
Thy matchless King,
Through all eternity.
refrain:
Majesty!
Lord of all!
Let ev’ry throne
Before Him fall!
The King of kings,
O come adore
Our God who reigns
Forevermore!
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Crown Him the Lord of life,
Who triumphed o’er the grave
And rose victorious
In the strife,
For those He came to save.
His glories now we sing,
Who died and rose on high,
Who died, eternal life to bring,
And lives that death may die.
(refrain)
Forevermore!
bridge:
All Hail, Redeemer,
Hail!
For He has died
For me.
His praise and glory
Shall not fail,
Throughout eternity!
All Hail, Redeemer,
Hail!
For He has died for me.
His praise and glory
Shall not fail,
Throughout eternity!
(refrain)
Praise God,
Who reigns
Forevermore!
You’re the God
Who reigns
Forevermore!”
At this time we will transition to offering Holy Communion. As a reminder, to better serve you in this troubling times, the way we receive Communion has changed slightly. You will be offered a self-contained Communion serving. Each capsule has two layers. The first layer is a thin, clear, cellophane layer which reveals the host. Under the second layer you will find the alcohol free juice. Volunteers will be happy to take you waste after you receive Communion.
Upon leaving your seats and receiving Communion, we ask that you please leave the building and return to your vehicles.
For your safety and the safety of our community, we ask that once you leave your seated area and return to your vehicles that you avoid congregating near your vehicles.
We will continue to sing songs during Communion, and you are welcome to leave at any time. Drive Through Communion will begin at 10:15 and run until 10:30.
“You were the Word
At the beginning,
One with God
The Lord Most High.
Your hidden glory
In creation,
Now revealed in
You, our Christ.
What a beautiful Name it is,
What a beautiful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus Christ,
My King.
What a beautiful Name it is,
Nothing compares to this.
What a beautiful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.
You didn’t want heaven
Without us,
So Jesus,
You brought heaven down.
My sin was great,
Your love was greater;
What could separate us now?
What a wonderful Name it is,
What a wonderful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus
Christ, my King.
What a wonderful Name it is,
Nothing compares to this.
What a wonderful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.
What a wonderful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.
Death could not hold You,
The veil tore before You.
You silence the boast of
Sin and grave.
The heavens are roaring
The praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again.
You have no rival,
You have no equal.
Now and forever God,
You reign.
Yours is the Kingdom,
Yours is the glory,
Yours is the Name
Above all names.
What a powerful Name it is,
What a powerful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus Christ,
My King.
What a powerful Name it is,
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.
What a powerful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.
What a powerful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.”
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Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. Communion will be offered to you following the closing song as you exit the sanctuary, as we share pre-packaged single servings of communion, including a wafer and grape juice. Carefully pull back the first tab to expose the host, the body of Christ, given for you; then pull back the second tab to expose the blood of Christ, shed for you! Please ask for assistance or clarification as you are served!
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A most holy and blessed Sunday to each of you and your loved ones! From everyone on every level of leadership and service, please know during these days, days filled with new opportunities, possibilities, information to process and evaluate, and yet, still so many questions, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org
We pray The Holy Spirit breathes anew on us to be God’s people and to be God’s Church, as together we make known and we trust anew God’s gifts of hope, peace, justice, clarity, calm, and comfort forever break forth in new ways for you and your loved ones, today, and as we share every sign of God’s love and grace!
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Giving Thanks to God for Every Sign of Love – written based on Psalm 95. “Holy, Holy, Holy” “All Creatures of Our God and King” © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice Hymnal Supplement © 1995 Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia; and Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 by Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” based on the LBW. “We Fall Down” © 1998 worshiptogether.com songs CCLI #2437367 “Crown Him (Majesty)” © 2013 Alletrop Music CCLI #1380826 “What a Beautiful Name” © 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing CCLI #1380826 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.