“vs. 1
In the morning,
When I rise,
In the morning,
When I rise 
In the morning,
When I rise,
Give me Jesus

ref:
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus 
You can have
All this world,
Just give me Jesus

vs. 2
When I am alone,
When I am alone ,
Oh, when I am alone,
Give me Jesus
(refrain)

Ending:
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus ,
You can have
All this world,
You can have
All this world,
 You can have
All this world,
Just give me Jesus”

Today we celebrate and give thanks, Jesus is with us in the morning, when we rise, whenever we feel alone, and makes us ready for every sign of love and grace, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.

Amen.

People of God: The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we have failed to be ready, to put our trust alone in our faithful God.

(silence for reflection)

Friends in Christ, be ready every day, always, to receive God’s grace in these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. The Lord has all things ready, he makes you ready, he is good to all, his compassion makes you new and clean. Believe anew! Come you, thankful people, come, to the One who makes ready every sign of love!

Loving God, today we give thanks you bless us with every good gift sent from heaven above. By your Spirit, keep us strong and faithful, ready to see you, ready to answer you, to call on you, and to praise you always. May we trust anew this Thanksgiving season; you are ready to provide us with every sign of love, granting us all we need, as we serve and glorify you alone. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied, ‘No! There will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’ But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

(New Revised Standard Version)

This Week's Children's Activity Sheet

**WISDOM OF SOLOMON 6:12-16; I THESS. 4:13-18; MATT. 25:1-13**

Much of what we experience, we try to get ready for. Surprises come our way, yet, we try to at least get ready for the expected, such as school assignments, appointments, work schedules, important calendar events. Jesus reminds us we are to be ready for him. As Christians, we know The Bridegroom is coming. Jesus comes to us through his signs of love, and through his faithful presence. Jesus tells us we do not know when or where he will come, only that he will. His presence may surprise us; the fact that he is present should never catch us off guard. As we hear in his parable today, Jesus invites us to be ready to see and to answer to and to call upon every sign of love, signs of light, wisdom, goodness and grace. Are we ready? In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the good news is Jesus is ready, he is ready for our sake. Thanks be to God, Jesus gets us ready, ready for every sign of love!

1. Be ready for every sign of love, for God's goodness and grace to bless you with "defining moments!" Matthew 25:1,10

A. God is with us, blessing us, in the events and experiences that impact and shape our lives. You will not want to miss them.

B. Be ready to have your life defined by Christ! Thanks be to God!

2. Be ready for every sign of love, for God's goodness and grace to call you into action! Matthew 25:8

A. There are times to watch, to learn, to let others do, and there are times to be ready to act.

B. What are you ready to do? Do you trust God is ready to help? Thanks be to God, God is counting on you!

3. Be ready for every sign of love, for God's wisdom and goodness and grace to break forth, to lead you, to speak to you, and to listen to you! The Wisdom Of Solomon 6:12-16;1 Thessalonians 4:18

A. When you are ready to pray, God is ready to listen.

B. When you are ready for wisdom and direction, God is ready to lead you.

C. When you are not sure if you're ready to pray, how to ask, or where to start, thanks be to God, God will be ready to speak.

4. We cannot be ready for all of life's changes! 1 Thessalonians 4:18

A. We are not always ready for how life can change in an instant.

B. Thanks be to God, God’s goodness and grace in Jesus, the Perfect Sign of Love, is ready to give us faith, make us ready in case life changes, change our lives and hearts along the way!

5. Thanks be to God, Jesus is ready for anything! God's goodness and grace are ready for us in every sign of love. When we need God most, God will not be somewhere else, doing something else. Let us indeed be ready for Jesus in every way, for Jesus is ready and waiting for us! 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Matthew 25:10-11

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.

Place your offering here

“vs. 1
Come, you thankful
People, come;
Raise the song of
Harvest home.
All is safely
Gathered in,
Ere the winter
Storms begin.
God, our maker,
Does provide,
For our wants
To be supplied.
Come to God’s
Own temple, come,
Raise the song
Of harvest home.

vs. 4
Even so, Lord,
Quickly come,
To your final
Harvest home.
Gather all
Your people in,
Free from sorrow,
Free from sin,
There, forever
Purified,
In your garner
To abide.
Come, with all
Your angels, come,
Raise the glorious
Harvest home!”

...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.”

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 Jesus Christ! 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!

“Grander earth
Has quaked before
Moved by the
Sound of His voice 
Seas that are shaken
And stirred 
Can be calmed
And broken
For my regard
Through it all,
Through it all,
My eyes are on You,
And it is well with me.

When peace
Like a river,
Attendeth
My way,
When sorrows
Like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot,
Thou hast taught
Me to say
It is well,
It is well,
With my soul

It is well
With my soul.
It is well
With my soul.
It is well
With my soul.
It is well,
It is well
With my soul.

So let go
My soul and
Trust in Him. 
The waves and wind
Still know His name.
So let go
My soul
And trust in Him.
The waves
And wind
Still know
His name.

Through it all,
Through it all,
My eyes are on You. 
Through it all,
Through it all,
It is well, 
Through it all,
Through it all,
My eyes are on You,
And it is well
With me.
”

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.

“vs. 1
People get ready,
There’s a train a-comin’
You don’t need no baggage,
You just get on board
All you need is faith,
To hear the diesels hummin’
You don’t need no ticket;
You just thank the Lord.

vs. 2
So people get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
Coast to coast
Faith is the key,
Open the doors
And board them
There’s hope for all
Among those loved the most

refrain:
Thank the Lord,
Thank the Lord,
Thank the Lord, ooh
(repeat)

vs. 3
There ain’t no room,
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind,
Just to save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances grow thinner
For there’s no hiding
Place against the Kingdom’s throne

Ending:
Thank the Lord,
Thank the Lord,
Thank the Lord,
Thank the Lord
(repeat 2x)
”

“Refrain:
And love will
Hold us together,
Make us a shelter
To weather the storm
And I’ll be
My brother’s keeper,
So the whole world will know
That we’re not alone

vs.
It’s waiting for you,
Knocking at your door
In the moment of truth
When your heart hits the floor
And you’re on your knees
(refrain)

Bridge:
This is the first day
Of the rest of your life
This is the first day
Of the rest of your life
‘Cause even in the dark
You can still see the light
It’s gonna be all right,
It’s gonna be all right
(refrain)
”

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Join us next Sunday, November 15, as we share and celebrate
the season of thanksgiving, “Thanks Be to God for Every Sign of Love, Even When Risky!” Worship to include a Children’s Message and a Sermon from Pastor Jamie! Worship to be 30 minutes, and to conclude with Holy Communion!

As we share worship in this new way, we are seeking volunteers to assist with greeting, ushering, serving communion, live streaming, AV ministry, set up, clean up, worship leaders, and more! You can access details and ways to sign up on our website and Facebook page! Thank you!

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!

For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets by the ushers as you exit the sanctuary. For those who wish to volunteer to serve on future Sundays, please see the SignUpGenius links in the LINK, and on our Facebook page. Thank you for giving in this blessed way!

For those who are not able to join us for worship, you are invited to receive drive-through communion, available Sundays, 10:15-10:30 a.m. at the front curb near the church entrance.

We hope having the service provided for you in this way, will touch you, comfort you,
reassure you, and grace you in some way! If you believe others you know would be blessed to receive this bulletin, the sermon notes, or our live stream links, please forward these to them.

In this time of social distancing, please trust that we are committed to doing everything possible to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and yet, please also trust that we are equally committed to keeping us socially and spiritually connected! On behalf of the Kingdom of God, thank you for the ways you make God and neighbor first!

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:

Acknowledgments for today’s service include: Litany Giving Thanks to God for Every Sign of Love – written based on Psalm 145. “Come, You Thankful People, Come” © 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. “Give Me Jesus” © 2006 Stolen Pride/Capitol CMG Publishing CCLI #4874344 “It Is Well” © 2013 Bethel Music Publishing CCLI #7021972 “People Get Ready” © 1964 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp CCLI #1155812 “Hold Us Together” © Meaux Mercy CCLI #5553657 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.

Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost - Online Worship - November 8, 2020

(silence for reflection)

Acknowledgments for today’s service include:

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