Saturday, November 10th, 2012 Sunday, November 11th, 2012 Womens Thankoffering Service Holy Communion Now the

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INTRODUCTION Widows are visible everywhere in today's readings. Jesus denounces those scribes who pray impressive prayers but devour widows' houses. He commends the poor widow who in his view gave far more than the major donors. Jesus doesn't see her simply as an object of compassion or charity. She, like the widow of Zarephath who shares her last bit of food with Elijah, does something of great importance. Women of the Lutheran church have been gathering in the setting of Thankoffering services since the early 1900s. It is a tradition grounded in our celebration of community, meeting together as faithful women joyfully giving thanks and praise for what God has given to us. This year, in celebration of our 25th anniversary, the Thankoffering service features prayers, hymns, and litanies from Thankoffering services in years past (year noted in parentheses). CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags and a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed. An usher will gladly provide you with assistance. As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate all cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service. We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so that we may record your presence with us. PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE PEW Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, comfort the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your loves sake. Amen

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE WELCOME Please stand LITANY FOR GATHERING (2005-2006) One: In the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Let us remember the discipleship of courageous women of faith. Amen. One: The Lord delights in all those who come to the house of the Lord to praise and glorify Gods holy name. All: Happy are those whose hearts are filled with joy in serving the Lord! One: The Lord gives wisdom to those with humble and simple hearts. How wonderful it is to celebrate the discipleship of our faithful women. All: Happy are those whose hearts are filled with joy in serving the Lord! One: Listen, children of God. How mighty are the deeds of the Lord, which transform the hearts of the faithful. All: Happy are those whose hearts are filled with joy in serving the Lord! All: O God, pour out your wisdom once again upon the young and old, the faithful and courageous women of this congregation. Bless them so that their spirits are strengthened and renewed through the celebration of this Thankoffering service; through the merits of your beloved son, Jesus Christ, we beseech you for your guidance. Amen. GATHERING SONG: GREETING (2004) One: We hear you calling, O God. All: Make us bold to listen and to follow. One: The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Gather Us In (ELW 532) Adoro te devote arr. Cathy Moklebust

KYRIE Kyrie (ELW 157)

HYMN OF PRAISE: Now the Feast and Celebration

eating and drinking. 4When he lies down, observe the place where he lies; then, go and uncover his feet and lie down; and he will tell you what to do." 5 She said to her, "All that you tell me I will do." 13So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When they came together, the LORD made her conceive, and she bore a son. 14Then the women said to Naomi, "Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without next-of-kin; and may his name be renowned in Israel! 15He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age; for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has borne him." 16Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse. 17The women of the neighborhood gave him a name, saying, "A son has been born to Naomi." They named him Obed; he became the father of Jesse, the father of David. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. O God, you show forth your almighty power chiefly by reaching out to us in mercy. Grant us the fullness of your grace, strengthen our trust in your promises, and bring all the world to share in the treasures that come through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated CHILDRENS MESSAGE ANTHEM God, How Plenteous is Thy Bounty from the Schemelli Gesangbuch J. S. Bach,
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Silence for reflection on the reading PSALM: Refrain: Psalm 127

Tone:

FIRST READING: Ruth 3:15; 4:1317 Naomi (Ruths) mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and put on your best clothes and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished

Unless the LORD builds the house, their labor is in | vain who build it. Unless the LORD watches over the city, in vain the senti- | nel keeps vigil. 2 It is in vain to rise so early and go to | bed so late; vain, too, to eat the bread of toil; for you, LORD, give sleep to | your beloved. R

Children are a heritage | from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb | is a gift. 4 Like arrows in the hand | of a warrior are the children | of one's youth. 5 Happy is the one whose quiver is | full of them! Such a one will not be put to shame when contending with enemies | in the gate. R

GOSPEL Mark 12:3844 The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
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SECOND READING: Hebrews 9:2428 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. 25Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year after year with blood that is not his own; 26for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. We invite you to please stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (sung twice):
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As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation." 41 He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on." The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated SERMON Pastor Karen Asmus-Alsnauer Please stand and sing: HYMN OF THE DAY: For the Fruit of All Creation (ELW 679) APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. 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.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION In communion with the saints of every time and place, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God's creation. Please kneel or sit as you are able Each petition ends with: Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Finally, let us confess our sins to God, seeking forgiveness and life. Silence is kept for reflection and self-examination. Steadfast and saving God, have mercy on us. In so many ways we cause or suffer brokenness: envy, ambition, conflict, boasting, hard hearts, lashing tongues, dishonor for the poor. In your compassion, forgive our sins and heal our hurts. Bring forth from us a harvest of righteousness, the fruits of gentleness and peacemaking, the sheaves of wisdom and justice; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. God the Father sent Jesus, the Son of God, so that you could receive mercy and find grace in your time of need. Continue to pray for one another; care for those who are wandering; and seek the good, that you may live. Hear this word as from Christ himself, in the power of the Holy Spirit: God's love is healing balm for your wounds. Your transgressions are forgiven, in the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SPECIAL MUSIC AT THE OFFERING You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore We invite you to please stand and sing: PRESENTATION OF GIFTS HYMN: Praise and Thanksgiving

OFFERING PRAYER (1999) Merciful God, you have shown us what is good and showered us with abundance. Accept these offerings, that, nurtured by your Word, filled with your spirit of compassion, and fed at your table, we may share with gladness and joy all that you have shared with us, until all creation is satisfied and content, through Christ our Lord. Amen. DIALOGUE

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. LORD'S PRAYER PREFACE by the pastor Make us bold, O merciful God, to address you as Abba as we pray: 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.

FRACTURE AND INVITATION TO COMMUNION God gives food to those who hunger. Come, be fed, be healed. Lutherans believe the true body and blood of Christ are really present in the Supper of our Lord under the form of bread and wine and are there distributed and received. All baptized persons are welcomed to Communion when they are visiting this congregation. If you wish to commune, please come forward to receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ with your hands cupped. If you cannot or do not wish to commune you may come forward with your hands crossed over your chest for a blessing. LAMB OF GOD Please sing all invocations.

SPECIAL MUSIC DURING COMMUNION: Knit our Hearts Together (text below) Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am (ELW 814) Knit our hearts together like Jonathan and David Knit our hearts together like Ruth and Naomi Make us one; make us one, like the Father and the Son There are no divisions beneath your love We invite you to stand PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BLESSING (1998) God bless you with courage, with peace and with love, that you may be empowered to freely live for God and freely give for others. In the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. SENDING SONG: We Are Called (ELW 720) DISMISSAL Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Fantasia in c J. S. Bach

The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Martin Luther on the occasion of our mutual birthday, November 10th. Presented by Beth Tucker

COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, November 11, 2012 Martin, Bishop of Tours, died 397 Martin's pagan father enlisted him in the Roman army. Approached by a beggar, Martin cut his cloak in half and gave part to the man, whom he later understood as representing Christ. He asked to leave the army, but was jailed instead. After his release, he became a preacher, and later a bishop. Sunday, November 11 Sren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, died 1855 Kierkegaard was a Danish theologian whose writings also gave rise to the modern philosophy of existentialism. He frequently attacked the complacency of the state church of his day, as well as its desire to be accepted by polite society rather than be a stumbling block. Saturday, November 17 Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, died 1231 Born in Hungary, Elizabeth was betrothed to the son of the Landgrave of Thuringia, and at age four was taken to be raised with him at the Wartburg Castle. Ten years later they were married. She was very generous to the poor, and after her husband's death she lived in cruel hardship until her own death at age twenty-four.
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The bulletin cover is given to the Glory of God. Presented by the WTLC Board

The Altar flowers are administered by the worship committee. The 2012 Altar Flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the lower lobby and there is attached to it a tear-off sheet for donors to complete and hand into the office or place in the offering plate for proper publication in the bulletin. If you would like to purchase flowers for worship in memory of or in honor of someone, please sign up. The cost is $35 per arrangement, and checks should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church. The contact person is Beth Tucker 614.855.9988 or by email: eatucker@wowway.com ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH? We receive members throughout the year by Baptism, Affirmation of Faith, Confirmation, Letter of Transfer, and New Member Instruction. Please contact the church office with any questions. 224-6818.

Please feel free to take your bulletin and happenings with you. If you wish to discard your bulletin, a recycling box is located at the exit. Thank you.

Special thanks to Pastor Karen Asmus-Alsnauer for sharing her message on this day of Thankoffering.