Living Savior Lutheran Church4616 Gharrett St Missoula, MT 59803

livingsaviormissoula.org 406.543.8222Pastor Justin Cloute pastor@livingsaviormissoula.org

November 5, 2017 Pentecost 22WELCOME TO WORSHIPWe’re happy you’re here to worship with us! We pray that the Lord bless you through his Word this morning.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of the greeters or anyone else who looks like they know what is going on.

Restrooms - We would ask that you use the restrooms out the back doors and down the hallway on left.

Parents, we are so glad that you have brought your little children to church this morning. If needed, there is a nursery out the back doors to the right.

We apologize for our mess as we remodel our sanctuary.

IN MEMORY OF ME*

TODAY’S FOCUS: FAITH GIVES JOY AND PEACEINVOCATION

* "Do This in Memory of Me" entire service by David Haas. Copyright 2003, GIA Publications, Inc.

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Reformation Sermon SeriesLuther’s Seal

During this Reformation time we see how Luther’s seal illustrates Scriptural truths in each part of it.

October 22 – The Foolishness of the Cross Saves (Black Cross) October 29 – Faith Changes Our Hearts and Lives (Red Heart) November 5 – Faith Gives Joy And Peace (White Rose) November 12 – Believers Have A Heavenly Inheritance (Blue Sky) November 19 – The Glory Of Christ And His Followers Lasts Forever (Gold Ring)

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINSP: God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and rich in love. He does not treat

us as our sins deserve nor punish us according to our guilt. Instead he looks upon us in compassion, forgives our sin, and heals our lives. Therefore, let us confess our sins in the presence of God and one another.

C: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy

on me

according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

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P: As tender as a loving father is to his child, so gentle is God with you. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so vast is God's love for you. As far as east is from west, so far God removes your sin from you. He renews your life through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Blessed be God who crowns us with mercy and love!

C: Blessed be God forever!

C (sings): This is the Feast

L: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb once slain, Whose blood was shed to give freedom for all. Power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and blessing; come give glory to Christ!

C: (Refrain)L: Sing out with joy, all people of God!

Join in the song of creation! Blessing and honor, glory and might to God and the Lamb forever more!

C: (Refrain)

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L: This is the feast for praise and rejoicing, For the Lamb, the one who was slain, Will come forth now and begin God's reign! Sing all you people, sing Alleluia!

C: (Refrain twice)

PRAYER OF THE DAYP: O Lord Jesus Christ, preserve the congregation of believers with your

never-failing mercy. Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

The Word†

FIRST LESSON Ezekiel 37:24-28Even during the time of exile and judgement, the Lord comforted his people promising to make a covenant of peace with them.

24 “‘My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd. They will follow my laws and be careful to keep my decrees. 25 They will live in the land I gave to my servant Jacob, the land where your ancestors lived. They and their children and their children’s children will live there forever, and David my servant will be their prince forever. 26 I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and increase their numbers, and I will put my sanctuary among them forever. 27 My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be my people. 28 Then the nations will know that I the Lord make Israel holy, when my sanctuary is among them forever.’”

VERSE OF THE DAYSung twice. Congregation is invited to join leader.

† The public reading from Scripture can be traced back to the synagogue service (Luke 4:16-21). From Apostolic times the reading of carefully chosen lessons from the Apostles and Evangelists has been the central part of Christian worship.

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THE GOSPELJohn 14:1-4, 25-27

Jesus comforts his disciples by assuring them that he is not leaving them, but that they can have hope and comfort that they will be with him.

1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

25“All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

NICENE CREEDWe believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

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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,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,and became fully human.

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,who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy Christian 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.

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THE SERMON TEXT John 14:25-2725“All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate,

the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

SERMON God Gives Peace In The Midst of PainJohn 14:25-27

OFFERING“Each person should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD’S PRAYERC: 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;

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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.

THE SACRAMENTP: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them up to the Lord.P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.C: It is right to give him thanks and praise.P: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places

give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who promised that wherever two or three come together in his name, there he is with them to shepherd his flock till he comes again in glory. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

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THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

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P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

The peace of the Lord be with you always.C: Amen.

LAMB OF GOD

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DISTRIBUTIONGuests: Living Savior practices member communion. We believe that in Communion we not only receive Our Savior’s true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins, but we are also confessing a oneness in the faith. For this reason, if you are not a member of Living Savior or the WELS, we want to share with you what we believe and teach before we ask you to join us for communion. Please speak to Pastor if you are interested in joining us for communion in the future. Thank you.Members: Personal Preparation for Holy Communion can be found on page 156 in the front of the hymnal.

THANKSGIVING

THE BLESSINGP: The Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.C: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN Go, My Children, With My Blessing | 332

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News and NotesBible Study: We will continue Bible study this week looking at vignettes from the Luther documentary. Today we will focus on how we serve God in our vocationChildren’s Sunday School: Today at 11:15 with Ms. Rachel and Mrs. Murphy.Church Council Nominations: The council is requesting nominations for men to serve in 2018. Please speak to Lyn Weege if you have a person you would like to nominate.Operation Christmas Child: Living Savior will be participating in Operation Christmas Child. You can help fill boxes with health products and a few toys which get shipped to children overseas. These boxes have a booklet about Jesus that teaches children about their Savior. The shipping costs $9 and also the cost of whatever you put into the box. If you’re interested in participating, materials are on a table by Vicar’s office. Filled boxes should be back to Living Savior by November 19th. More directions are on the table.New Koine’ CD – Koine’ has released their latest album, Cross, Heart, Rose, Sky, Ring, featuring some of Luther’s most powerful hymns. This truly is a wonderful way to meditate on some of the core truths of Holy Scripture and celebrate the Lutheran Reformation. You can order yours at koinemusic.com Bible Basics: Have questions or interested in learning more about the teachings of the Bible? Contact Pastor Cloute (543-8222 – cloutejr@hotmail.com) about the next round of Bible Information Classes.

Serving at Living Savior

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Music:Today: JonNext Sunday: Sheryl

Camera:Today: GilNext Sunday: Donavon

Greeters:Today: ClouteNext Sunday: Raynock/Mcquire

Cleaners:This Week: Knox

Fall Sermon Series: Cross (Oct 22), Heart (Reformation Sunday Oct 29), Rose (Nov 5), Sky (Nov 12), Ring (Nov 19)

Martin Luther’s explanation of his seal:

First, there is a black cross in a heart that remains its natural color. This is to remind me that it is faith in the Crucified One that saves us. Anyone who believes from the heart will be justified (Romans 10:10). It is a black cross, which mortifies and causes pain, but it leaves the heart its natural color. It doesn’t destroy nature, that is to say, it does not kill us but keeps us alive, for the just shall live by faith in the Crucified One (Romans 1:17). The heart should stand in the middle of a white rose. This is to show that faith gives joy, comfort, and peace—it puts the believer into a white, joyous rose. Faith does not give peace and joy like the world gives (John 14:27). This is why the rose must be white, not red. White is the color of the spirits and angels (cf. Matthew 28:3; John 20:12). This rose should stand in a sky-blue field, symbolizing that a joyful spirit and faith is a beginning of heavenly, future joy, which begins now, but is grasped in hope, not yet fully revealed. Around the field of blue is a golden ring to symbolize that blessedness in heaven lasts forever and has no end. Heavenly blessedness is exquisite, beyond all joy and better than any possessions, just as gold is the most valuable and precious metal.

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Music:Today: JonNext Sunday: Sheryl

Camera:Today: GilNext Sunday: Donavon

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