Confirmation Sunday - The Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost - Online Worship - November 14, 2021
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Today we are excited to confirm:
Kimberly Pearl Anderson
Levi Blaha
Allison Nicole Boche
Daniella Salome Eads
Ella Lynn Henderson
Mackenzie Cae Lassen
Jada Marie Lindell
Quintin Richard Morrisey
Addison Joy Sohre
There’s nothing worth more
That will ever come close
No thing can compare
You’re our living hope
Your Presence Lord
I’ve tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
In Your Presence Lord
Holy Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere
Your glory God
Is what our hearts long for
To be overcome
By Your presence Lord
Your presence Lord
bridge
Let us become
More aware
Of Your Presence
Let us experience
The glory of Your goodness
(repeat bridge 3x)
Holy Spirit
You are welcome here
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere
Your glory God
Is what our hearts long for
To be overcome
By Your presence Lord
Your presence Lord
Today we give thanks and believe and affirm anew, Holy Spirit, you are forever welcome here, every detail is confirmed and in the best hands of all, 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 confirm the glory and grace of our merciful Lord.
(silence for reflection)
Friends in Christ: Thanks be to God for his gifts of glory and grace in these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. The Lord is good, his compassion is affirmed in every detail. Sing and live anew! Affirm again and again, the Spirit of the living God!
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Melt me
Mold me
Fill me
Use me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Friends in Christ: One generation shall confirm and pass on the Lord’s works to another. Let us be ready for Christ himself, as we declare every detail of his splendor and majesty, as we affirm for one and all, the Spirit of the living God!
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Melt me
Mold me
Fill me
Use me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Loving God, you are the source of every blessing; your glory and grace come to us every day. Stir us up each day to affirm you, to thank you and praise you for your faithfulness. By your Spirit, confirm every detail in our lives. Increase our faith to believe and to see anew, to affirm your greatness provides us with all we need, for all good gifts are sent from heaven above. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?” Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
God has blessed God’s people with faith from the beginning of time. Long ago witnesses affirmed and confirmed all good gifts sent in Jesus’ glory and grace were sufficient for the Hebrew Christians considering returning to Judaism. Let us share our faith using these same words.
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. ...Without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. ...Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Amen.
DANIEL 12:1-3; HEBREWS 10:11-18; MARK 13:1-8
Details, details, details. Do you have enough to take care of, these days? Would you like a few more? How does your `to do' list look? Would you like to trade with someone? Would you like to give all those details to someone else to take care of? How would you feel if someone stepped in, thinking they can handle the details more efficiently than you? That they could get it organized, in order, accomplished better than you? As we reflect on Mark’s gospel, read stories from scripture, concerning the end times, how many of us would like to know all the details, want to make sure God has it all taken care of, would like to know more, or step in a little, or think we know how God will handle it all? Thanks be to God, Jesus and God's Word remind, empower, fill, command, surrender, calm each of us again today, to trust our true net worth is in God’s grace alone; there is no detail too small, that the Lord is not aware of, that God is not in control of, that God in glory and grace will not satisfy in God’s way in God’s time!
1. How are you at taking care of all the details?
A. Life is full of details. Can you keep up? God can!!
B. How are you at getting it all organized? Keeping it all straight? Does it ever feel overwhelming?
C. How are you at letting others take care of some of the details? How about those details you feel are most important?
2. How are you at trusting God; the details he is in charge of and oversees?
A. With regard to the end times, there are so many details that we do not know about, that we will never know.
i. Here are just a few of the details.
a. Mark 13:2 - Every stone will be cast down. Like the Temple, every foundation we build up for ourselves alone, will one day be destroyed.
b. Mark 13:3-4 - In Zechariah 14:1-4, the prophet predicts one day, one day from the Mount Of Olives, from which its high slopes Jerusalem and the Temple can be seen, one day the Messiah will come and return to establish his eternal kingdom.
c. Mark 13:5-6 - If you try to be in charge of every detail others may lead you astray. Likewise, if you do not follow Jesus with great detail, others might slip in. Make no mistake, if Jesus appears in your midst, you will know!
d. Mark 13:7-8 - If you are trying to count the days based upon `nation rising up against nation' and `rumors of war,' you might be led to believe the end times have been near for a long, long time.
e. Mark 13:8 - If you prefer to keep your eyes on other details, like earthquakes and famines, you too, might feel like the end is in sight.
f. Daniel 12:1-3 - There might be anguish, but we will also be delivered.
g. Hebrews 10:11-18 - Jesus has sat down at the right hand of God; he is waiting, waiting for you, for the end times, for that day when forgiveness is needed no more, when all will be perfect!
ii. If we trust God has a plan for us; if we trust God is active in our lives; let us trust God has the end times in control.
iii. Thanks be to God, God has a plan, and a watchful hand, even if at times that does not feel like enough for now.
B. Thanks be to God, our true net worth is in God’s grace alone; every day, for all time, when it comes to the end times, when it comes to the now times, when it comes to each of us, God in glory and grace is in control of every last detail!
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vs 1
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
vs 2
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
vs 3
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
(repeat first verse)
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Pastor:
Do you believe in God The Father?
Candidates:
I believe in God, The Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, The Son of God?
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 into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God The Holy Spirit?
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.
...Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Father in heaven, for Jesus’ sake, stir up in (name) the gift of your Holy Spirit; confirm his/her faith, guide his/her life, empower him/her in his/her serving, give him/her patience in suffering, and bring him/her to everlasting life.
Candidate: Amen.
The peace of The Lord be with you always.
And also with you.
... As we pray, Jesus, ...
Affirm us in your Spirit and grace.
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 closing Benediction. 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.
In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus took bread and gave thanks; broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat, this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the 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.
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
Or 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)
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
The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace, this day, and on into life everlasting.
Amen.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you gave your Son both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of the godly life. Enable us to receive him always with thanksgiving, and to conform our lives to his, through Jesus Christ, the Lord of life. 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 and affirm all of God’s glory and grace! 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 and confirming the love of God, and serving the Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
Refrain:
Ev’rywhere I go
On this road high and low
Where I go I go with You
So I won’t be afraid
This is my hope come what may
Where I go I go with You
Where I go I go with You
vs 1
There’s a city
That calls me by name
There’s a city
That calls me by name
Yes as I run this race
I am cheered by the saints
There’s a city
That calls me by name
vs 2
There’s a future
That runs through my veins
There’s a future
That runs through my veins
And there’s nothing on earth
That can stand in the way
There’s a future
That runs through my veins
(refrain)
bridge:
Your breath upon these bones
Your fire in my soul
Your Kingdom is my home
And I don’t walk alone
Ev’rywhere I go
On this road high and low
Where I go I go with You
So I won’t be afraid
This is my hope come what may
Where I go I go with You
Ev’rywhere I go
On this road high and low
Where I go I go with You
So I won’t be afraid
This is my hope come what may
Where I go I go with You
Where I go I go with You
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Today we celebrate The Affirmation of Baptism, The Rite of Confirmation! Faith Quest Sunday School meets today!
Today we share The Affirmation of Baptism, The Rite of Confirmation! We pray God’s blessings on these friends in faith and their families!
Kimberly Pearl Anderson – Mark 4:1-8
Levi Blaha – Psalm 116:1-9
Allison Nicole Boche – Joshua 1:9
Daniella Salome Eads – Psalm 40:1-3
Ella Lynn Henderson – Joshua 1:9
Mackenzie Cae Lassen – John 3:16
Jada Marie Lindell – Matthew 17:20
Quintin Richard Morrisey – Proverbs 30:5
Addison Joy Sohre – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Join us next Sunday, November 21, Christ The King Sunday, as we share The Rite of Confirmation! “Forever Confirmed In The King Of Glory And Grace!”
As we share worship in this 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!
All who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. Communion is now offered once again during worship, 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 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.
For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving!
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 gift of God’s light, love, and grace!
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Thanking God for All His Glory and Grace, written based on Psalm 145. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” based on the LBW. © 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 Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “Holy Spirit” © 2011 Jesus Culture, CCLI #6087919 “Spirit of The Living God” © 1935, 1963 Moody Press CCLI #2151368 “This Little Light of Mine” © Words and Music Public Domain, this arr. © Horace Clarence Boyer, OL #01998 “People Get Ready” © 1964 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp CCLI #1155812 “What a Beautiful Name” © 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing CCLI #1380826 “Everywhere I Go” © All Essential Music, CCLI #7050066 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.
