All Saints' Sunday - Online Worship - November 3, 2024
All Saints’ Sunday
Upcoming Events
Sunday Worship - The Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
”Giving His All In Glory And Grace!”
November 10, 2024, 9:30AM
Faith Quest Sunday School meets next Sunday!
8th Grade Confirmation
November 10, 2024, 11:00AM
All are welcome, encouraged to visit the Prayer Cross as moved to do so.
Gathering In Glory & Grace
For All The Saints
Washam How
vs. 1
For all the saints
Who from their labors rest
All who by faith
Before the world confessed
Your name O Jesus
Be forever blest
Alleluia
Alleluia
vs. 2
You were their rock
Their fortress and their might
You Lord their captain
In the well-fought fight
You in the darkness drear
Their one true light
Alleluia
Alleluia
vs. 7
But then there breaks
A yet more glorious day
The saints triumphant
Rise in bright array
The King of glory
Passes on his way
Alleluia
Alleluia
vs. 8
From earth’s wide bounds
From ocean’s farthest coast
Through gates of pearl streams
In the countless host
Singing to Father
Son and Holy Ghost
Alleluia
Alleluia
Litany Seeing & Believing God’s Glory & Grace
BASED ON PSALM 23
Today, we celebrate with all the saints, God sets us apart to believe and to see anew God’s glory and grace, so we worship in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Friends, our God, The Good Shepherd, is a faithful God. In Christ alone our souls are restored, in forgiveness, in hope, in mission, and in the life to come. Let us take a moment of silence with all the saints to confess our sins and those times we have not trusted God’s glory and grace in The One who is our Rock, our Fortress, and our Might.
(silence for reflection)
Friends who trust The Good and Faithful Shepherd: The pastures are green again; the waters have been made still. While we were sinners, God made us saints. You are resurrected today! Live anew in God’s glory and grace: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. Be a new creation; live as saints right here, right now! Believe, see, trust anew, how great Thou art!
Song Anew In Glory & Grace
How Great Thou Art
Boberg
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Friends: Jesus, who calls us saints, shepherds our hearts in grace, walks with us through the darkest valleys, comforts us, sits with us in the midst of enemies, anoints us to overflowing! As saints, believe and see anew, forever sing, how great Thou art!
Song Anew In Glory & Grace
How Great Thou Art
Boberg
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Saints set apart by God: Receive anew God’s glory and grace. The Spirit is in your midst each day; The Good Shepherd is guarding your life forever. Give thanks, sing, believe, see: “How great Thou art!”
Song Anew In Glory & Grace
How Great Thou Art
Boberg
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Almighty and loving God, Good and Blessed Shepherd, today with all the saints, we thank you and praise you, for your abundant blessings and faithfulness. By your Holy Spirit, you set us apart, and you bless us with your glory and grace and so much more. Increase our faith, call us by name, to believe how great Thou art, to live anew in forgiveness, to boldly make known salvation and eternal life, to hold fast here and now to the hope and joy we have in you alone. With all the saints, in Jesus’s name, we pray. Amen.
Faith Quest Sunday School does not meet today.
The Old Testament
ISAIAH 25:6–9
On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord God will wipe the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
(New Revised Standard Version)
The New Testament
REVELATION 21:1–7
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
Song of Hope & Life Anew
He Knows My Name
Walker
vs. 1
I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in His hand
refrain:
He Knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call
vs. 2
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He’ll never leave me
No matter where I go
(refrain twice)
And hears me when I call
Gospel
JOHN 11:32–44
When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?” Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
Stating Our Faith in God
THE NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, The Father, The Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of The Father, God from God,
Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made,
of one Being with The Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven;
by the power of The Holy Spirit he became incarnate from
the virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried. On the third day
he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand
of The Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in The Holy Spirit, The Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from The Father and The Son.
With The Father and The Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
Believe & See God’s Glory & Grace
ISAIAH 25:6-9; REVELATION 21:1-7; JOHN 11:32-44
We live in a society where people and products and services constantly try to differentiate themselves from each other. `How is this different from that?’ `What does that one offer, that no one else does?’ `How is that person unique from the others?’ In our reading from John today, Jesus proclaims, `Did I not tell you that if you believe you would see the glory of God?’ On this All Saints’ Sunday, we are blessed to celebrate and proclaim once again that we are “set apart” as saints, to see our net worth is in grace alone, we are made unique and differentiated from the rest of the world by The One who is different from all the others, by The One who is more unique than all the rest, by The Only One who can provide what he offers, by our Brother, by The One set apart for our salvation’s sake. As `all the saints,’ let us celebrate and give thanks, for in Jesus, God is every day, for all eternity, blessing us to believe and to see, we can come forth, we are unbound and let go, we are alive, we are resurrected, we live anew, in God’s glory and grace!
1. As `all the saints’ let us boldly believe and see and trust anew, we live, and we will live forever, thanks to God’s glory and grace!
Isaiah 25:7; Revelation 21:6-7; John 11:40-42
A. As `all the saints’ we live believing we will truly live, we will see and celebrate the complete glory and grace of God still to come!
B. As `all the saints’ even in our preoccupation with heaven, we are invited, graced, to believe and to see, the blessed assurance, the glory of God every day!
C. As `all the saints’ we believe, we see, we live reassured by, comforted by, convicted by, driven by, God’s glory and grace right here, right now! Thanks be to God for all we believe and see here, all around us, in our presence, lives, hearts, spirits!
2. As `all the saints’, believe and see, `resurrection’ is from God, the glory and grace of God!
Isaiah 25:7; Revelation 21:4; John 11:32,40,42-44
A. Boldly believe and see, as Jesus called out to Lazarus, Jesus will forever call you, his saints by name, to “come forth.”
B. Boldly believe and see, as Jesus raised Lazarus, Jesus will raise up all that is down in your life, all that you think it is too late to unbind, to let go of, to resurrect, Jesus gives life to, breathes life into, raises up.
C. Boldly believe and see, God gives more than resuscitation, more than restoration, God resurrects, makes you and all things new, creates new creations, gives you new life!
3. As ‘all the saints’, believe and see, each of us are created, set apart forgiven, saved, anew, to be God’s own, as we give thanks for God’s abundant glory and grace!
Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:1-3,6; John. 11:34-37,40
A. `If you believe, you will see the glory and grace of God’: As Jesus came to Mary and Martha, as others saw Jesus weep, you as his saints will see Jesus come to you, his compassion for you.
B. Clearly see as Jesus saw the saint in others, and defines your net worth in God’s grace alone, as Jesus saw one and all as God’s children, God will open our eyes and hearts to see others as fellow saints, as God’s children, to believe and see, the One who blesses us to call each other brother and sister, calls you, “my brother,” and “my sister,” in glory and grace.
4. “Did I not tell you that if you believe you would see the glory of God!” Thanks be to God, we are God’s very own! We are here and now, for all eternity, set apart, saved, assured, sent, gifted, as `all the saints’ showered with faith to boldly believe, to see, to live anew in the glory and grace of God!
John 11:40
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.
Song of Glory & Grace Anew
It Is Well With My Soul
Spafford/Bliss
vs. 1
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
refrain:
It is well
(It is well)
With my soul
(With my soul)
It is well
It is well
With my soul
vs. 4
And Lord haste the day
When my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trumpet shall sound
And the Lord shall descend
Even so
It is well
With my soul
(refrain)
...as we pray to you, Jesus, ...
Bless us as your saints, as you set us apart, in your glory and grace.
Almighty God, in Jesus we know the resurrection and the life.
In you, even though we die, we will live, forever.
In you, even though we weep and our hearts are troubled,
you give us faith to believe again.
In you, we have a dwelling place prepared by you just for us.
In you, we have the blessed assurance our Savior will come
again and bring us home.
In you, we have a Good Shepherd who watches over us
and helps us lie down in green pastures
and to once again walk by still waters.
In you, we have a rod and a staff which will comfort us in the midst of our
darkest valleys in whatever life and death bring our way.
In you, we fear no evil, our cup overflows and we live with you our whole
life long, we live in the house of The Lord, now and forever.
In you, we live a new life in The One who forever calls our name.
In you, we share our assurance, our conviction, our joy by telling others.
God of all goodness and every comfort, today as your people, together with all the saints who are set apart and called by name, we give you thanks for those who have touched and filled and impacted our lives. We also gather to support one another through your Holy Spirit, as we remember the emptiness and the sorrow and the loss we feel because those we love have died.
Today we remember those servants already commended into your care, those lambs of your own flock received in mercy, those saints resting in light. Today we especially remember: (names read)
Lord, today we take a moment of silence to share with you others who we remember in our hearts at this time.
(silence)
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ; thanking you for blessing us through the lives of others, for blessing us with the gift of life, strengthening us as the people of God, with the life giving treasurers of hope, peace and community; trusting anew you are forever with us as our lives and spiritual journeys and walks in faith continue.
Amen.
Holy Communion will take place during our service. 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.
For those worshiping with us in person, we receive communion through intinction; that is, you will receive the bread, the host, then dip into the glass of choice, either a red wine in the chalice closest to the host, or in a light colored non-alcoholic grape juice. All are welcome.
We also offer gluten free and pre-packaged options. Please take these options before arriving at the host to receive a blessing.
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.
Song During Holy Communion
People Need The Lord
Nelson, McHugh
vs. 1
Ev’ryday they pass me by
I can see it in their eyes
Empty people filled with care
Headed who knows where
On they go through private pain
Living fear to fear
Laughter hides their silent cries
Only Jesus hears
refrain:
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He’s the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
People need the Lord
vs. 2
We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who’s lost
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear
They must hear the words of life
Only we can share
(refrain)
People need the Lord
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 believe and see in God’s glory and grace, you are set apart with all the saints. In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us go, set apart with all the saints, in the comforting peace of Christ, celebrating the life giving love of God, and serving in new ways the Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
Going Anew in Glory & Grace
Awake My Soul
Tomlin
refrain:
Awake awake
Awake my soul
God resurrect these bones
From death to life
For You alone
Awake my soul
vs. 1
Breathe on me
Breath of God
Breathe on me
Breathe on me
Breath of God
Breathe on me
I come alive
I’m alive
When You breathe on me
I come alive
I’m alive
When You breathe on me
(refrain twice)
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Today, Sunday, November 3rd, we celebrate and share All Saints’ Sunday! “All The Saints: Believe, See, God’s Glory And Grace!” Today our Faith Quest Sunday School ministry meets! This morning’s service includes special prayers of remembrance for our loved ones who have gone before us, those who are forever celebrated with all the saints! 7th grade Confirmation Class meets today at 11 a.m.
Join us next Sunday, November 10th, as we celebrate The Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost! “Giving His All In Glory And Grace!” Next Sunday, our Faith Quest Sunday School ministry meets! Next Sunday, 8th grade Confirmation Class meets at 11 a.m.
As we share our worship, we give thanks for every volunteer as you bless our ministry, greeting, ushering, nursery, serving communion, live streaming, AV ministry, set up, clean up, fellowship, 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. 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.
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From everyone on every level of leadership and service, 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 gift of God’s light, love and grace!
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Seeing & Believing God’s Glory And Grace – written based on Psalm 23. “For All The Saints,” “How Great Thou Art,” “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. “For All The Saints” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #2645678 “How Great Thou Art” © 1953 Stuart K. Hine, Manna Music, Inc., OL #198390 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “He Knows My Name” © 1996 Doulos Publishing, CCLI #2151368 “When Peace, Like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)” Words and Music Public Domain, OL #97579 4771887 “People Need The Lord” © 1983 River Oaks Music CCLI #18084 “Awake My Soul” © 2012 A Thousand Generations Publishing CCLI #6453172All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.