November 14, 2021 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Today we welcome Pastor Callista Isabelle as our celebrant and preacher. Next Sunday, November 21, we will welcome Pastor Tina Reyes to preside and preach.

In support of our goal of being a caring, inclusive, Christ-centered community, we

v care for God’s creation v promote the non-violence of Christ and care for those who suffer v participate in the Spirit toward a global religious community

+ The Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost + Lectionary 33

November 14, 2021 Setting One 10:00 a.m.

The responses of the assembly appear in bold type.

November begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ’s coming again. So the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of hope, fear, and disbelief that these predictions provoke in us, Hebrews sounds a note of confident trust. Christ makes a way for us where there is no way, and we walk it confidently, our hearts and bodies washed in baptismal water, trusting the one who has promised. The more we see the last day approaching, the more important it is to meet together to provoke one another to love.

GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God

PRELUDE from Voluntary in B Flat [Moderato] Music of Jonathan Battishill (1738-1801) CHORAL INTROIT Blessed Be the Holy Trinity Chant and setting by Healey Willan (1880-1968) Blessed be the Holy Trinity and undivided Unity! Let us give glory to God,

because God hath shown great mercy to us. Ps. O Lord, Our God, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth. Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Blessed be the Holy Trinity…

Following the Introit, the assembly rises for the Apostolic Greeting.

APOSTOLIC GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

THE CANTICLE OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY God be with you. And also with you. Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

The assembly is seated at the conclusion of the Prayer of the Day.

WORD God speaks to us in Scripture reading, preaching, and song

FIRST READING The deliverance of God’s people at the end Daniel 12:1-3 The book of Daniel is an example of apocalyptic literature, which is full of strange visions and symbolism. Arising during times of great persecution, apocalyptic literature is concerned with God’s revelation about the end time and the coming kingdom of God, when God will vindicate the righteous who have been persecuted. A reading from Daniel. “At that time Michael, the great ruler, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.” Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

PSALMODY Sung in alternation with the cantor Psalm 16

Protect me, O God, for I take ref- / uge in you; I have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, my good a- / bove all other.” All my delight is upon the godly that are / in the land, upon those who are noble a- / mong the people. But those who run after / other gods shall have their troubles / multiplied. Their libations of blood I / will not offer, nor take the names of their gods up- / on my lips. O Lord, you are my portion / and my cup; it is you who up- / hold my lot. My boundaries enclose a / pleasant land; indeed, I have a / goodly heritage. I will bless the Lord who / gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night / after night. I have set the Lord al- / ways before me; because you are at my right hand I / shall not fall. My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spir- / it rejoices; my body also shall / rest in hope. For you will not abandon me / to the grave, nor let your holy one / see the pit. You will show me the / path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for- / evermore.

SECOND READING The way to God opened through Christ’s death Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25 Images of worship and sacrifice are used throughout Hebrews to highlight what Christ has uniquely accomplished through his death. Because we have received forgiveness through Christ’s death, we live with sincere hearts by trusting in God’s promises and encouraging love and good works from each other.

A reading from Hebrews. Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.” For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that Christ opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for the one who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. The assembly welcomes the Gospel by standing at the instrumental introduction. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The cantor sings the proper verse for the day:

Be alert / at all times, * praying that you may have the strength to stand before the / Son of Man.

All repeat the alleluias after the verse.

HOLY GOSPEL The end and the coming of the Son Mark 13:1-8 In the last week of his life, Jesus warned his disciples concerning trials that were to come upon them and upon the world. He exhorts the listener: Do not be alarmed. The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. 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 Jesus 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 the one!’ 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 country against country; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. CHILDREN’S SERMON Deb Grupe SERMON Pastor Callista Isabelle In the Hymn of the Day we proclaim the word of God in song. The assembly is invited to stand at the final phrase of the introduction.

HYMN OF THE DAY My Lord, What a Morning # 438 BURLEIGH

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Eternal God, you hold firm amid the changes of this world. Hear us now as we pray for the church, the world, and everyone in need.

After each portion of the prayers:

God, in your mercy, hear out prayer. We pray for Margret Connolly (mother-in-law of Jennifer Williamson) as she recovers from surgery.

We pray for healing and strength for Paul Lee, who is recovering. We pray for God’s comfort and peace for Richard (Dick) Sholts during illness. May God’s

strength and comfort also be with Sunny Sholts. We pray for strength and wisdom for Nick Peppes (colleague of Gail Heyne Hafer) who is

facing personal challenges.

We pray for God’s continued healing and strength for Roy Ledbetter’s daughter, Anna, at the completion of her medical treatment.

We pray for Carmen-Helena Téllez, colleague and friend of Dr. Mager, as she continues to recover from cancer surgery.

We pray for God’s spirit of healing to be with Janet (friend of Carroll and Ruth Dick) who is facing health problems.

We pray for God’s strength to be with Evonne Simmons as she lives with chronic illness. We pray for God’s spirit of healing and hope to strengthen and unite the peoples of the world

in care for one another in a time of pandemic. We pray for the safety and health of Debbie and Peter Kennedy’s daughter, Marie Stovall,

a respiratory therapist, as she cares for those ill with the COVID-19 virus. We ask for God’s spirit of care and protection to be with Marie and all those who care for the ill.

We pray for God’s strength and comfort in time of illness to be with Robin Evers, dear friend of Michael Orlando and Steve Slattery.

We pray God’s watch and care over the children who have been separated from their families at the US border and detained. We pray for their families, their guards, and our policy-makers.

We give thanks for Ronald Thompson’s (stepbrother of Kristin Soifer) recovery from the injury he sustained in a fall, and pray for him as he continues to face chronic illness.

We pray for healing and hope to be with Meredith Sallee (sister of Katy Koontz) during her treatment for cancer.

We pray for God’s healing comfort and strength to be with John Baker (brother of Vicki Lottes) at a time of serious illness. We pray for the well-being of Katie Hautamaki (friend of Linda Bristol) upon the discovery of a tumor. We pray for Joe Whelan (stepson to Tim Gutknecht) who is dealing with a genetic condition. We pray for the recovery of Candace and Evan Lee (dear friends of the Pelcak family). We pray for Michael Moentmann who lives with chronic illness. We continue our prayers for Marcie Dowell as she lives with a heart condition. May God’s peace comfort her during this time. We pray for Anne-Marie Bogdan (daughter of Marie Schroeder) as she lives with long-standing health conditions. May God’s comfort and strength be with her and her family.

God our protection and strength, we entrust to you all for whom we pray. Remain with us always, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. THE PEACE

The presiding minister greets the assembly with the peace of Christ, the people responding, “And also with you.” The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace. After greeting one another, the assembly is seated.

MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ

OFFERING THE VOLUNTARY from Voluntary in G minor

Allegro Music of Thomas Thorley (fl. 1780-1835)

GREAT THANKSGIVING

All are welcome at God’s table. Believing in the real presence of Christ in the holy meal, this church practices Eucharistic hospitality. We invite all persons to share in the Holy Eucharist. Children who do not commune are invited to come forward for the blessing.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (SANCTUS)

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

Holy God, our Bread of life, our Table, and our Food, you created a world in which all might be satisfied by your abundance. You dined with Abraham and Sarah, promising them life, and fed your people Israel with manna from heaven. You sent your Son to eat with sinners and to become food for the world.

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.

Remembering, therefore, his life given for us and his rising from the grave, we await his coming again to share with us the everlasting feast.

By your + Spirit nurture and sustain us with this meal: strengthen us to serve all in hunger and want, and by this bread and cup make of us the body of your Son.

Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty One, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those

who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. INVITATION TO COMMUNION

The presiding minister invites the assembly to Christ’s table, where all are welcome. The assembly is seated. LAMB OF GOD (AGNUS DEI)

Please proceed down the side aisles for communion, and return by the center aisle. The communion cups are pre-filled. Wine is clear; grape juice has a deeper color.

COMMUNION MEDITATION from Voluntary in G minor I. Adagio Music of William Goodwin (ca. 1720-1784)

COMMUNION ANTHEM Chorale: From God Shall Naught Divide Me VON GOTT WILL ICH NICHT LASSEN

Setting by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) Words translated by Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878)

1. From God shall naught divide me, For He is true for aye, And on my path will guide me, Who else should often stray; His right hand holdeth me; For me He truly careth, My burdens ever beareth Wherever I may be. 2. When our help and affection Shall unavailing prove, God grants me His protection And shows His pow’r and love. He helps in ev’ry need, From sin and shame redeems me, From chains and bonds reclaims me, Yea, e'en from death I'm freed.

3. Yea, when the world shall perish With all its pride and power, Whatever worldlings cherish Shall vanish in that hour. But though in death they make The deepest grave our cover, When there our sleep is over, Our God will us awake.

The assembly stands for the Table Blessing. TABLE BLESSING The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.

POSTCOMMUNION CANTICLE Come with Us, O Blessed Jesus # 501 WERDE MUNTER MEIN GEMÜTE

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Sovereign God, in this meal you give us a foretaste of the great feast to come. Keep us faithful to you, that we, with all your saints, may at length celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The assembly is seated when the Prayer after Communion is concluded.

SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world

ANNOUNCEMENTS Brief announcements are made, especially those related to the assembly’s participation in God’s mission in the world. The assembly stands for the Blessing. BLESSING DISMISSAL

The assisting minister dismisses the assembly, the people responding: Thanks be to God. The assembly remains standing as the ministers depart. ORGAN RECESSIONAL Trumpet Voluntary in C

Slow – Andante Music of John Travers (1703-1758)

Those wishing to listen to the postlude may be seated near the organ.

Conversationalists are invited to the Narthex.

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Special choral and instrumental music for this service: The communion anthem is a straightforward chorale setting by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621). The first significant composer of Protestant church music, Praetorius composed many hundreds of choral settings, of great diversity and various degrees of complexity. His best known work is surely his setting of the beloved carol, Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming. He left two major compendia of music, The Muses of Sion (1605-10) for vocal music; and Terpsichore (published 1612) for instrumental dance music. Organ music consists of works by lesser known English composers of the middle to late 18th century. Most English composers of the time were greatly influenced by the music of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), composer of the celebrated oratorio, Messiah [1742]. Handel’s idiom essentially characterized the English style for almost a century after his lifetime. This morning’s featured musicians include our prelude composer, Jonathan Battishill (1738-1801) who was both a skilled organist and a gifted tenor; Thomas Thorley, from Suffolk (flourished, 1780-1835), author of our spirited voluntary; and William Goodwin (ca. 1720-1784), organist of St. Bartholomew at the Royal Exchange, who composed the communion meditation. The composer of our postlude, John Travers (1703-1758), was organist to the Chapel Royal from 1737 until his death. [Choral and organ music for this service was to have been sung and played on October 24, but was cancelled due to Dr. Mager’s indisposition. We hear it today instead.] Acknowledgments: Service liturgy and music reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW), Copyright © 2021 Augsburg Fortress, and from Sundays and Seasons, Copyright © 2021 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #37725.

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TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS

Celebrant and Preacher The Rev. Callista Isabelle Assisting Minister KJ Monahan First Lector & Communion Assistant Evelyn Meyer Second Lector & Communion Assistant Sue Flesch Communion Assistant Pastor Roy Ledbetter Musicians Members of Bethel Chancel Choir Dr. Stephen Mager, organist and music director Audio-Visual Engineers Claire Eads

Liam Connolly Nathan Schroeder Marc Gahala

Stephen Mager, DM, Organist and Music Director

The Rev. Tina Reyes (she/her/ella), Campus Pastor, LuMin St. Louis Deb Grupe, Director of Child, Youth, and Family Ministry

Eric Townsley, Custodian, custodian@bethelstl.org Anna Burkemper, Church Administrator, office@bethelstl.org

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