FIRST EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor, Rev. Dr. Jean Rabary

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November 21, 2009 ~ 5:30 P.M.

Christ the King Sabbath

Holden Evening Prayer Service

WELCOME

SERVICE OF LIGHT pg. 2

EVENING HYMN pg. 3

EVENING THANKSGIVING pg. 4

PSALMODY, READINGS AND CANTICLES pg. 4

(Silence for meditation)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P Let us pray…

C Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

First Reading: Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14 Pew bible pg. 724

R The Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Second Reading: Rev. 1:4b–8 Pew bible pg. 994-5

R The Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL: John 18:33–37 Pew bible pg. 881

P The Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON

SERMON HYMN ELW #855

“Crown Him With Many Crowns”

THE ANNUNCIATION pg. 8

THE MAGNIFICAT pg. 8

LITANY AND PRAYERS pg. 10

OFFERING

OFFERTORY PRAYER

P God of abundance,

C all that we have is yours. Receive these gifts and all who gather at your table, for the sake of the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

P The Lord be with you.

C And also with You.

P Lift up your hearts.

C We lift them to the Lord.

P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C It is right to give him thanks and praise.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P Come to Christ, the tree of wisdom; be sheltered, be fed.

SHARING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

We invite all baptized Christians who desire the forgiveness, strength and guidance we receive through the real presence of Christ in Holy Communion. We also invite young children who have not yet attended Communion classes and adults who are not yet baptized to come forward for the blessing. Please indicate if you or a child would prefer a blessing.

DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION

FINAL BLESSING pg. 12

BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISMISSAL

P Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

SENDING HYMN ELW #660

“Lift High the Cross”

POSTLUDE

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First Evangelical Lutheran Church

313 East Fayette ~ Manchester, IA 52057

Phone: 563-927-3420

Email: firstlu@iowatelecom.net