All Saints Sunday

November 2, 2014
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

9:30 a.m.

Welcome to
Gustavus Adolphus!

All Are Welcome Here!

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church proclaims that the Gospel is
Gods gift to all people, to be shared unconditionally. We rejoice
in the manner in which diversity has enriched, nurtured and
challenged the life and ministry we share in Christ. We know that
the world is often an unloving place and that the experience of
alienation is all too common. Because Christ reconciles us, we
welcome people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, sexual
orientations, gender identities, physical and mental abilities,
educational levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We strive to
be an evermore welcoming community. Following the example of
Christ, we extend a most heartfelt welcome to all.
We at Gustavus Adolphus love to have children attend our
worship services. That is why we dont have Sunday school during
church! Children are always welcome to sit with their families
close to the front of the sanctuary so they are able to see the altar
and the action up close. It is always OK to leave during a service
to comfort your child. There is a comfortable room downstairs
immediately below the narthex for you to take your child.

GA is a diverse community
of faith. We celebrate that
diversity in our worship,
using a variety of traditional, contemporary, and
multicultural styles.
If you are a guest today, please
fill out the Blue Insert in
the bulletin and drop it in
the offering plate.
Please join us again. We
worship each Sunday
at 9:30 a.m.
We ask everyone to power off
their cell phones as they
will sometimes interfere
with our sound system.

Please stand as you are able.

GATHERING
PRELUDE
In Heaven Above

Norwegian Folk Hymn

Setting by Mark Sedio

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

Iris Katherine Krug
+ GATHERING SONG

ELW page 227

ELW HYMN 424

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Holy Baptism
Today we welcome Iris
Katherine Krug into the
family of Christ through the
sacrament of Holy Baptism.
Iris is the daughter of Amber
and William Krug. Her
sponsors are Crystal Ebert and
Jennifer and Sterling Donley.
We pray Gods richest
blessings on Iris, her parents,
and her sponsors.

Worship Notes
Numbers marked with the word
page in small case are found in
the front portion of ELW (the red
hardcover hymnal, Evangelical
Lutheran Worship) at the bottom left
and right corners of the page.
Numbers marked with the word
HYMN in caps are found in
the back portion of ELW in the
upper left and right corners of the
page.

+ GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
P
communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C
And also with you.
+ PRAYER OF THE DAY

WORD
FIRST READING
Revelation 7:917
9After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could
count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages,
standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm
branches in their hands. 10They cried out in a loud voice, saying,
"Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to
the Lamb!"
11And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the
four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and
worshiped God, 12singing,
"Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
and thanksgiving and honor
and power and might
be to our God forever and ever! Amen."
13Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in
white, and where have they come from?" 14I said to him, "Sir, you are the
one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out
of the great ordeal ;they have washed their robes and made them white in
the blood of the Lamb.
15For this reason they are before the throne of God,
and worship him day and night within his temple,
and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them.
16They will hunger no more, and thirst no more;
the sun will not strike them,
nor any scorching heat;

17for

the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd,

and he will guide them to springs of the water of life,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

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C

Word of God. Word of life.

Thanks be to God.

SECOND READING

1 John 3:13

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of
God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that
it did not know him. 2Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be
has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we
will be like him, for we will see him as he is. 3And all who have this hope in
him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

L
C

Word of God. Word of life.

Thanks be to God.

Introduction to the Day

All Saints celebrates the

baptized people of God, living
and dead, who are the body of
Christ. As November heralds
the dying of the landscape in
many northern regions, the
readings and liturgy call us to
remember all who have died in
Christ and whose baptism is
complete. At the Lord's table we
gather with the faithful of every
time and place, trusting that the
promises of God will be fulfilled
and that all tears will be wiped
away in the new Jerusalem.

+ GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

+ GOSPEL
Matthew 5:112
th
P The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 5 chapter.
C Glory to you, O Lord.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat
down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them,
saying:
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
they will be filled.
7"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of
God.
10"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and
utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account 12Rejoice and be
glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted
the prophets who were before you.

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C

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON
+ HYMN OF THE DAY

ELW HYMN 422

For All the Saints

(Please stand at the conclusion of the introduction.)
Stanza 1 All voices
Stanza 2 High voices
Stanza 3 Low voices

We are reminded that in holy

baptism God unites all the faithful into the one holy catholic and
apostolic church: the church on
earth and the church in heaven.

Stanza 4 All voices

Stanza 5 High voices
Stanza 6 Low voices
Stanza 7 All voices

+ COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

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Let us pray. O God, our help in ages past and our hope for years
to come: We give you thanks for all your faithful people who have
followed the light of your word throughout the centuries into our
time and place.
A

We remember with thanksgiving those who have loved and served

you on earth, who now rest from their labors, especially

Verna Anderson
Jerome Burns
Florence Espedal
Arlene Gleason
RoseMarie Habstritt
Wesley Johnson
Amy Laube
Jeanette Nyquist
Mildred Peterson
Mike Prawalsky
Elizabeth Worwa
A
C
P
C

Keep us in union with all your saints, and bring us with them to
the joyous feast of heaven; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord.
Amen.
Hear our prayers in the name of the good and gracious shepherd,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

Worshippers are invited to come forward and light a candle

in memory of a loved one.
During this time we will sing ELW hymn 728,
Blest Are They.
There is room at each table for several people to light candles
at one time.
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+ PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
A Remembering the saints who have gone before us and giving thanks
for Gods blessings, we pray for the church, all in need, and Gods
good creation.
Petitions follow. Each petition ends
A Lord, in your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
Following the final petition...
P Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your mercy. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen.
+ PEACE
P The peace of Christ be with you always.
C And also with you.

MEAL
OFFERING (An offering is gathered for the mission of the church,
including the care of those in need.)
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
When the Saints Go Marching In
+ OFFERTORY

Gustavus Bells
arr. Stephenson
ELW HYMN 184

Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful

+ GREAT THANKSGIVING

Continuing Prayer Concerns

Aleigha Arvidson; Sundra Arvidson;
Roy Aeschlimann; Paul Banitt;
Jane Bjorge; Jean Boyce;
Gail Bradford; Charline Burns;
Kris Campbell; Mike Diem;
Ron Dorumsgaard; Vi Dorumsgaard;
David Evans; Katie Falang;
Ed Femrite; Joann Femrite;
Ted Femrite; Renae Frasee;
Kara Fraser; Kimberly Garner;
Betty Honl; Beth Huble;
Olive Kohlan; Brian & Eileen Kopp;
Matthew Kroschel; Irene Mattson;
Lloyd Marengo; Jeff McQuarrie;
June Mondeng; James Ott;
Cathy Pearl; Kayleen Pederson;
Karl Pope; Evie Ramin;
Jim Rorwick; Carol Ryan;
Imogene Schopf;
Arden & Joyce Swanson; Vi Tefft;
Ardyce Titus; Alvina Vaughn;
Marion White; Andrew; Sveah;
members who are homebound or in
nursing homes.
We pray for the newly baptized, Iris
Katherine Krug, her parents, and her
sponsors.
Our continual prayers are offered for
peace. We pray for the all of the
worlds governments, leaders, and
peoples, especially for those who work
toward peace.
To have someones name added to
or removed from this list, contact
Pastor Marggi or Phil Holzman.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy.we praise

your name and join their unending hymn:
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+ THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Please join us for
The Lords Supper
All are invited to join us in the Lords
Supper. We believe that Christ is
present in the bread and wine and that
we receive Gods grace and forgiveness
through this meal. Those adults and
children not communing with us are
invited to come forward to receive a
blessing. Please receive a wafer and dip
it into the larger chalice containing
wine or into the smaller chalice
containing grape juice.
There are gluten-free wafers available
for those who need them. Simply
indicate this to the communion server.

+ THE LORDS PRAYER

C 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.
INVITATION AND DISTRIBUTION
COMMUNION SONG

Lamb of God

COMMUNION SONG

ELW HYMN 423

Shall We Gather at the River

Andy Sobiech, pianist
COMMUNION SONG

ELW HYMN 490

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

+ POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
A
O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast
for all peoples, the bread of life and the cup of salvation. Send us
from this banquet to invite others into these good things, to let
justice roll down like waters, and to care for the least of our sisters
and brothers; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C
Amen.

Flowers
The flowers today are presented
by Judith & Lester Maki in
memory of loved ones.

SENDING
+ BLESSING
+ SENDING SONG

ELW HYMN 414

Holy God, We Praise Your Name

+ DISMISSAL
A
Go in peace. Christ is with you.
C
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE

Jeffrey Blersch

Fugue on Holy God, We Praise Your Name

You are always welcome to stay and listen to the postlude.
Todays piece is a fugue on the tune of our sending song.

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Our Core Values at

Gustavus Adolphus
Lutheran Church

love
joy
hope
compassion
spirituality
forgiveness
acceptance
respect

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church

1509 27th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Website: www.gachurchmpls.org
Email: info@gachurchmpls.org
Church Phone: 612-789-7256
If you reach the voicemail system, dial a staff members extension
or remain on the line to leave a general message.
Church Staff
The Rev. Dr. Marggi Pleiss-Sippola, Pastor (Ext. 10)
pastormarggi@gachurchmpls.org
Phil Holzman, Associate in Ministry (Ext. 11)
Worship & Music, Childrens Ministries, Parish Administration
philh@gachurchmpls.org
Diane Ott-Hager, Lay Minister (Ext. 12)
dianeh@gachurchmpls.org
Nicholas Tangen, Minister of Welcome & Community (Ext. 13)
nickt@gachurchmpls.org
Paul Frank, Finance Manager (Ext.14)
paulf@gachurchmpls.org

Gods Mission for

Gustavus Adolphus
Church
To build
community
where God is at
the center.

Joel Lurvey, Contemporary Choir Director

joel.lurvey@gmail.com

Serving Today
Ministers
Presiding Minister
Assisting Minister
Minister of Worship & Music
Lector
Acolyte
Bus Driver
Ushers

The Baptized people of GA Church

Pastor Marggi Pleiss-Sippola
Carlotta Rosebrock
Phil Holzman, Associate in Ministry
Kim Huseonica
Calvin Huseonica
Jon Stoewer
Mike Madden, Lon Rosebrock,
Kathy & Dave Schuette