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San Marcos Lutheran Church3419 Grand Avenue San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 727-1509
www.sanmarcoslutheran.orgPastors: Rev. David Jorstad, Rev. Karla
Halvorson
Our mission is to know, accept and live the love of God, and
share it with others
Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on the journey of
faith, we welcome you!
Nov. 24, 2019 Christ the King 11:00 a.m.
PRELUDE “At the Name of Jesus” Arr. Robert J. Powell, Michael
Burkhardt
CARILLON BELLS
GATHERING HYMN (stand) “O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us” #431
St. 1-Unison; sts. 2, 3-harmony; st. 4-unison
WELCOME (sit)
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM(All may make the sign of the cross, the
sign marked at Baptism, as the pastor begins.)
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ✛ one God, full of compassion and
mercy, abounding in steadfastlove. Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER
GREETING (stand)The grace that is Christ’s gift to us, the love
of God, and the unity of the Spirit in the bond ofpeace be with you
all.And also with you.
2HYMN OF PRAISE “This Is the Feast”
PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray …O God, our true life, to serve
you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worshipyou, we
glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with
us, reign in usand make this world into a fit habitation for your
divine majesty, through Jesus Christ, ourSavior and Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now andforever.
Amen.
3LESSON Jeremiah 23:1-6
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The reading concludes: Word of God. Word of life. Thanks be to
God.
ALLELUIA VERSE (stand)
The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the twenty-third
chapter.Glory to you, O Lord.GOSPEL Luke 23:33-43The Gospel of the
Lord.Praise to you, O Christ
SERMON “THE POLITICS OF JOY”HYMN OF THE DAY (stand) “At the Name
of Jesus” #416 St.1-all; st. 2-higher voices; st. 3-all; st.
4-lower voices; st. 5-allPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (stand or
kneel)The assembly is invited into prayer: As disciples of Christ
Jesus called to love and serve allpeople, let us pray for the
church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. (A brief
silence)After each petition, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our
prayer.”Into your hands, O Holy One, we entrust all for whom we
pray, confident in your abundant andabiding mercy; through Jesus
Christ our Savior. Amen. PEACEThe peace of Christ be with you
always.And also with you. The people may greet one another with a
sign of peace.MUSIC DURING THE OFFERING “Alleluia Round” Choir
William Boyce
4OFFERTORY HYMN (stand) “Give Thanks”
OFFERING PRAYERMerciful God,You open wide your hand and satisfy
the need of every living thing. You have set this feastbefore us.
Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to embrace it. Open
our lives tolive it. We pray this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all
times and in all places givethanks and praise. . . we praise your
name and join their unending hymn:
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYERLORD’S PRAYERThe assembly is invited into
prayer: Gracious God, help us to pray for your agenda of Shalom to
be our agenda as well. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done, onearth 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 THE TABLEChrist comes to us in Holy
Communion. All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Please take
thebread and hold it, then dip it in either the red wine or white
grape juice. Gluten free bread isalso available. Those who do not
wish to receive communion may receive a blessing.
HYMN DURING COMMUNION “Jesus, Remember Me” #616 TABLE BLESSING,
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER (remain seated)
COMMUNITY TIME
BENEDICTION (stand)
SENDING HYMN “Joy to the World” #267 St. 1-Unison; sts. 2,
3-harmony; st. 4-unison
DISMISSAL Go in peace. Expect god’s love to change us!Thanks be
to God.
POSTLUDE “Now Thank We All Our God” Arr. A.W. Leupold6
“Give Thanks” Music: © 1998, Iona Community, GIA Publications,
Inc., exclusive North America agent Liturgical hymns, texts, and
music © 2006, ELCA. Published by Augsburg Fortress, Publishers.All
reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-706220
Thanks to all who have submitted their Pledge Cards/Time and
Talent Sheets for 2020. Ifyou haven't already done so you may
complete one today, place in the offering or mail to
the church. Extra copies are on the table in the church
entrance.All are welcome! As a community of the people of God, the
members of San Marcos LutheranChurch are called to welcome all
people, regardless of age, economic status, ethnic
background,gender, physical or mental ability, race or sexual
orientation. We affirm that in Christ “there isneither Jew nor
Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor
female.”(Galatians 3:28)
Nursery care is available all morning long. Ask an usher for
directions to the Nursery.Sunday School begins and ends during the
9:30 a.m. service. All children are welcome.
Large print bulletins and hymns are available on the narthex
table. Our Sanctuary is equippedwith a Hearing Loop. If your
hearing aid has a T-Coil, set it to the Hearing Loop
setting.Wireless headsets are also available at the back of the
Sanctuary (ask an usher).
We always have visitors at San Marcos Lutheran Church. In order
for everyone to feel welcome, please wear your name tag.
WORSHIP LEADERS Preaching : Pastor David Jorstad Liturgist:
Pastor Karla Halvorson Organist: Deacon Randall Sensmeier Choir
Dir.: Justine Hansen
Lector: Jill Adachi Greeter/Com: Sharon Phelps, Mikki Beck
Ushers: Daniel Weis, Jack Anderson Altar Guild: Fran Iverson,
Eleanor Adcock
WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Informal Worship 9:30-10:15 a.m. Traditional
Worship 11:00Refreshments/Fellowship between worship 10:15-11:00
am
Let Us Keep these People in Our Prayers:Pastor Christine Buma,
Mary Fawcett, Donna Huber, and Linda Kent.
Let Us Also Remember in Prayer Those Who Are HomeboundDottie
Black, Margaret DeLano, Frank and Beverly Gift, Cathy Parisi,
Janice Phillips, BillRafnel, Marian Ramage, Carol Schwartz, Jackie
Skeggs, and Kris & Rose Marie Tange. Wealso continue to pray
for: Pacifica Synod Bishop Andy Taylor, ELCA Presiding
BishopElizabeth Eaton, and families of the latest casualties in
Afghanistan.
ADULT FORUMS AT 10:20 A.M. IN LUTHER HALLToday Come One Come
All! everyone is needed at this Adult Forum, to make CHRISTMAS
CARDS for God's Work Our Voices. Yes YOU can help. No artistic
skill needed.
Dec 1 John & Sue Walsh, Visitation Ministry part 1
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Dec. 15 John & Sue Walsh, Visitation Ministry part 17
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, DEC. 8TH AT 10:20 A.M. IN SANCTUARYA
brief meeting for the purpose of elections.
DIRECTORY PICTURESIf you requested your complimentary 8 x 10
picture sent back to SMLC for pick up, they are onthe table in the
Narthex. If your picture is not in this group, it will be coming in
a future shipment.
In lieu of our Thanksgiving Eve service we are invited to “A
Thanksgiving Gathering” (withthe 175 voice Interfaith Choir) this
Tues., Nov 26th at 7 pm in the California Center for theArts
Escondido. Tickets required for entrance to this gathering. Pick up
your FREE ticket in theNarthex, church office, or contact Pastor
Karla to pick them up at the event.
CAROLING PARTY, SAT., DEC. 7th, 3-6 PM Meet at church at 3:00
p.m. to pick up bells, cards, and song books; arrive at Village
SquareSkilled Nursing at 3:30 to sing in dining hall, then carol
down the halls! We will return to SMLCat 4:45 p.m. for a FREE
dinner, crafts, and singing around the Christmas tree!
THE CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S CHORUS CHRISTMAS CHORAL
CONCERTaccompanied by piano, flute, cello & violins
Nancy Shirley, DirectorFri., Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Sanctuary
Discount tickets available on table in Narthex for $5.00
(Cash/check to SMLC)
SACRA PROFANA CHOIRJuan Acosta, director
Sun., Dec. 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryDecember can be
filled with clichéd sentiments and melodies, but it can also be a
time of sincerereflection, hope, joy and reverence. On the
afternoon of Dec. 15th at San Marcos Lutheran,SACRA/PROFANA will
bring its own take on seasonal music featuring both familiar carols
innew settings, as well as new takes on ancient hymns and texts.
SACRA/PROFANA is San Diego’spremiere professional choral group of
20 voices with a mission to bring you, the discerninglistener,
fantastic choral music from all across time and space in an
accessible and engagingformat.Tickets may be ordered on line at
http://www.sacraprofana.org/concerts/ Use discount code"Lutheran"
for discount tickets.
FINANCIAL UPDATEAt the end of Oct. expenses exceeded income in
the General Fund by $26,142 YTD. Nov. andDec. giving is crucial in
order to end 2019 in the black. Together we can make sure that
themission and ministry of San Marcos Lutheran continues to thrive.
Thank you all for your generoussupport!
ATTENTION LADIES! Our annual Women’s Retreat in Oak Glen in the
mountains aboveRiverside is in the planning stages. Please SAVE
FEB. 28 - MARCH 2, 2020 (Fri. to Sun. /noon to noon.) The Lutheran
Camp and Conference Center is a beautiful, serene place tomeditate,
relax and enjoy the company of other women. The cost is $189 per
person. ContactPastor Karla or Marilyn Monell if the cost is a
problem, as we have partial or full scholarshipsavailable. All are
encouraged to donate to the scholarship fund or give a partial or
fullscholarship as a gift. Please plan to join us!
WE CAN RECEIVE YOUR OFFERINGS through PayPal, major credit &
debit cards.Donations can be made by using the "Donate" tab found
on the SMLC web page. Download a QRreader in order to use this code
to contribute from your phone.
SIMPLIFY YOUR GIVINGOn our website you can click on donate and
find two ways: PayPal or Vanco. Vanco allows you to set up a
recurring payment through your bank account as often as you like
and for any amount. You can change it at anytime. Up until now, I
had to do it for you; but now you can click on Sign In/Sign Up and
create your own recurring giving. If I have set you up, you will
need to create your own sign-in and inform me to delete the one
I’ve set up.You may also find the app on your phone. There you can
choose a credit card or bank account. Using a credit card on either
PayPal or Vanco does cost the church more in fees, but the
convenience and consistency in giving can be worth it.Eunice
Hanson, Bookkeeper
LIFE TOUCH PICTURE UPDATE For those who would still like to have
their pictures taken, we would like to offer one or more
photography days at SMLC. To do this, we need 20 people to commit
to have their picture taken. Why should you do this?
1. You will get a free 8x10 picture for you to keep.2. Everyone
in the directory will receive a free hard copy of the directory, as
well as
access to the mobile (online) version.3. It will help with
community building for our church.4. The quality of pictures is
very good. 5. You have the option of getting additional prints or
digital access if you choose.
http://www.sacraprofana.org/concerts/
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To sign up, contact Cindy Jorstad, [email protected], or
leave phone message/ text (619)518-8483. Please leave a good
contact number. Deadline is Dec. 1 st .
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