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“The Parable of the Talents” (1712) by Unknown Artist

The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, November 16, 2014



2 THE T WENTY -THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

HOLY COMMUNION THE T WENTY -THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Sunday, November 16, 2014 + 9:30 a.m.

LET OUR TALENTS AND TONGUES EMPLOY Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the coming day ofthe Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a thief in the night and urgesus to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts, while we stillhave time, for the greater and common good. In a world filled with violence and despair, we gatheraround signs of hope—word, water, bread and wine—eager to welcome the good news of Christ's

coming among us. + + + + + + + + + + + +

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

The GATHERING MUSIC

The WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT

Let us join together and say our Mission Statement.Come and see, Follow me, The gift of God, Jesus Christ, Has set us free.

The THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM The Thanksgiving for Baptism is celebrated during November.

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of Holy Baptism as the presiding ministerbegins.

In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

The pastor addresses the assembly. Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism,

we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness.Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.



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Water may be poured into the font as the pastor gives thanks. We give you thanks, O God,for in the beginning your Spirit

moved over the watersand by your Word you created the world,calling forth life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.Through the sea you led your people Israelfrom slavery into freedom.

At the river your Son was baptized by John andanointed with the Holy Spirit.By water and your Word you claim usas daughters and sons,making us heirs of your promise and servants of

all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustainslife,and above all we praise you for the gift of new lifein Jesus Christ.

Shower us with your Spirit,and renew our lives

with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praisethrough Jesus Christ our Lordin the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen.




The assembly faces the Cross as it enters the nave.The GATHERING HYMN How Firm a Foundation

The GREETINGThe presiding minister and the assembly greet each other .

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of theHoly Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.




The HYMN OF PRAISE This is the Feast of Victory for our God




The presiding minister prays the prayer of the day.

Let us pray…the prayer concludes…one God, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly is seated.

WORD God’s Word is proclaimed in Scripture reading and preaching

The FIRST READING Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Zephaniah (like the prophet Amos in last week's first reading) presents the day of the Lord as one of judgment and wrath. Descriptions of the last day in the New Testament include details taken fromOld Testament accounts of the day of the Lord.

7Be silent before the Lord GOD!For the day of the LORD is at hand;the LORD has prepared a sacrifice,he has consecrated his guests.

12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps,and I will punish the people

who rest complacently on their dregs,those who say in their hearts,"The LORD will not do good,nor will he do harm."

13Their wealth shall be plundered,and their houses laid waste.Though they build houses,they shall not inhabit them;

though they plant vineyards,they shall not drink wine from them.

14The great day of the LORD is near,near and hastening fast;the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter,the warrior cries aloud there.

15That day will be a day of wrath,

a day of distress and anguish,a day of ruin and devastation,a day of darkness and gloom,a day of clouds and thick darkness,

16a day of trumpet blast and battle cryagainst the fortified citiesand against the lofty battlements.

17

I will bring such distress upon peoplethat they shall walk like the blind;because they have sinned against the LORD,




their blood shall be poured out like dust,and their flesh like dung.

18Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them

on the day of the LORD's wrath;in the fire of his passionthe whole earth shall be consumed;for a full, a terrible end

he will make of all the inhabitants of the earth. The reading concludes:

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God.

The PSALMODY Psalm 90 After organ introduction, the choir or cantor will sing the refrain once, then repeated by all. Theassembly sings the refrain.

1Lord, you have | been our refugefrom one generation | to another.

2Before the mountains were brought forth,or the land and the | earth were born,

from age to age | you are God.3 You turn us back to the | dust and say,

"Turn back, O child- | ren of earth."4

For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when|

it is pastand like a watch | in the night; Refrain

5 you sweep them away | like a dream,they fade away suddenly | like the grass:

6in the morning it is | green and flourishes;in the evening it is dried | up and withered.

7For we are consumed | by your anger;

we are afraid because

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of your wrath.8Our iniquities you have | set before you,and our secret sins in the light | of your countenance. Refrain

9 When you are angry, all our | days are gone;




we bring our years to an end | like a sigh.10The span of our life is seventy years,perhaps in strength | even eighty;

yet the sum of them is but labor and sorrow,

for they pass away quickly and | we are gone.11 Who regards the power | of your wrath?

Who rightly fears your | indignation?12So teach us to num- | ber our days

that we may apply our | hearts to wisdom. Refrain

The SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Though we do not know and cannot calculate the day of Christ's return, we live faithfully in the hereand now as we anticipate the day when we will be given eternal salvation through our Lord JesusChrist.

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not needto have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the dayof the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 When they say, "There is peace andsecurity," then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upona pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! 4But you, beloved, are not indarkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; 5for you are all children of lightand children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6So then let us notfall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; 7for those who sleepsleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 8But since we belongto the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for ahelmet the hope of salvation. 9For God has destined us not for wrath but for

obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. 11Therefore encourage oneanother and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.

The reading concludes:

The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.




The assembly stands to welcome the Gospel.

The GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 25:14-30

Jesus tells a parable about his second coming, indicating that it is not sufficient merely to maintainthings as they are. Those who await his return should make good use of the gifts that God has provided them.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Holy +1 Gospel according to MatthewGlory to you, O Lord.

14For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted hisproperty to them; 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, toeach according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one who had received thefive talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents.17In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 18Butthe one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground andhid his master's money. 19 After a long time the master of those slaves came andsettled accounts with them. 20Then the one who had received the five talents cameforward, bringing five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me fivetalents; see, I have made five more talents.' 21His master said to him, 'Well done,good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put

you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' 22 And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, 'Master, you handed over to metwo talents; see, I have made two more talents.' 23His master said to him, 'Well

1 Using the thumb, the people may make three small signs of the cross, one on the forehead, one on the lips, and one on the breast whilesilently using the traditional prayer, “May the Good News of Jesus Christ be in my mind, and on my lips, and in my heart. Amen”




done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I willput you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' 24Then theone who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knewthat you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where

you did not scatter seed; 25so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in theground. Here you have what is yours.' 26But his master replied, 'You wicked andlazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where Idid not scatter? 27Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers,and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28So takethe talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 29For to all those

who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those

who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.30

As for this worthlessslave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping andgnashing of teeth.'

The reading concludes:

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

The assembly is seated.

The CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

The SERMON

Silence for reflection.

The HYMN OF THE DAY As Saints of Old




The CREED With the whole people of God, let us confess our faith.I believe in God, the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended into hell.On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again 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.




The assembly kneels or sits during November.

The PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLELet us pray to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the whole church andfor all the world.

After each petition

Let us pray to the Lord,Lord, hear our prayer.

The prayers concludeHoly and righteous God, we offer you our thanks and praise on behalf of all

your people, and we join with all creation in looking with joyful hope to thecoming of our Lord Jesus Christ, who shall rule the world with justice andmercy, through whom we offer our prayers and intercessions to you in theunity of the Holy Spirit now and forever.

Amen.

EUCHARISTIC MEAL God feeds us with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ

The PEACEThe peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

The worship leaders and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.The assembly is seated.

The OFFERING

The assembly stands as the gifts are brought forward.The OFFERTORY Shall We Gather at the River




The GREAT THANKGIVING

It is indeed right our duty and our joy…the Preface continues, concluding…

we praise your name and join their unending hymn:




The EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (November)Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal:

surrounded by evil and bordered by death we appeal to you,our Sovereign, our Wisdom, and our Judge…the prayer continues, concluding…

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

Amen

The LORD’S PRAYER (1789)

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: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.

The BREAKING OF THE BREAD This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Happy are we whoare called to his supper.Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall behealed.

The assembly is seated

The DISTRIBUTION OF THE HOLY SACRAMENT Access to the Lord’s Table is by invitation of the Lord himself. All baptized believers who trust that Christ is presented in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist are invited to come forward and receive Christ in the BlessedSacrament. Communion is distributed by coming up the center aisle at the direction of the usher and returning

along the side aisle. Those who do not wish to receive the Sacrament may come forward with their arms crossedand receive a blessing. Those who, for any reason, cannot receive the wine may receive the Sacrament under the form of bread alone. In doing so, a communicant still receives the whole Christ.

MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION




After all have returned to their places, the assembly stands.

The POST-COMMUNION BLESSINGThe Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in hisgrace.

Amen.

The POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray…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 banquetto 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 Lord. Amen.

SENDING God blesses us and sends us into mission

The BLESSINGSilence for reflection.

Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

The SENDING HYMN Abide with Me




The DISMISSALGo in peace. Serve the Lord.Thanks be to God.

The SENDING MUSIC

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Version Bible, Copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA .

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WORSHIP LEADERS Assisting Minister Kris WilliamsLector Rosemary McLaughlinCommunion Assistants: Rob & Pat Yeagley

Acolyte: Kacey RayUshers Larry Pottorf, Brad Hooser, Dave Porter, Robert Yeagley,

Rosemary McLaughlin & Jim McLaughlin Altar Guild Jeanne Hunston, Monica Kinsey, Vickie Ramsier & Lisa Ray



OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN CHRIST

REQUEST THAT YOU REMEMBER THE

FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS

WEEK:

+ For health and healing:Our Household: Linda Becknell,

Steve Fletcher, Martha GartnerOur Community: Karen

Lamadanie

+ For the family & friends of Fran Johnson.

+ For Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Youngstown as they close and concludetheir ministry.

+ For our Presiding Bishop ElizabethEaton, our Bishop Abraham Allende, thestaff of our synod and congregation, allpastors and lay leaders.

+ For the God-pleasing use of ourbodies, our time, our talent, and ourtreasure for the service to God and the

world.

+ For a deeper, more accurate,unsentimental, more just perspective onthe world around us.

+ For the Christian faithful in every

country, especially in the Middle East

+ For the President, Governor, Mayor,and all who hold authority in the nationsof the world.

+ For the safety of the men and women

in our Armed Forces

+ For peace and justice in the world.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDERS

Poinsettia Orders for Christmas Eve, will be taken on four Sundaysduring the month of November (2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd). They are $11.00

each. They may be given In Memory of, In Honor of or To the Gloryof God. Please make checks payable to St. Paul. $1.50 from eachPoinsettia ordered will go toward youth activities. If you have anyquestions you may contact Jeanne Hunston at 868-7694.




COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE W EEK

Monday, November 17, 2014Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, died 1231

Born in Hungary, Elizabeth was betrothed to the son of the Landgrave of Thuringia, and atage four was taken to be raised with him at the Wartburg Castle. Ten years later they weremarried. She was very generous to the poor, and after her husband's death she lived incruel hardship until her own death at age twenty-four.

Sunday, November 23

Clement, Bishop of Rome, died around 100

Clement was the third bishop of Rome. He is best remembered for a letter he wrote to thecongregation in Corinth, still struggling with the same problems that led to Paul's lettersto them. As did Paul, he focused on the need for love among Christians.

Sunday, November 23

Miguel Agustín Pro, martyr, died 1927

Pro grew up in a time when the Mexican revolutionaries accused the church of siding withthe wealthy. He became a Jesuit priest, and worked on behalf of the poor and homeless.Falsely accused of throwing a bomb at a government official, he was executed, but notbefore crying out "Long live Christ the King!"

Our Use of God’s Gifts

Weekly Income: $2,331.37 (Nov. 9th)

Current Fund: $2,035.00Loose Offering: $56.00Reimbursed: $237.37

Reimbursed—cards: $3.00




THIS W EEK AT ST. P AUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, November 169:30am Holy Communion10:45am Christian Education11:00am Chancel choir practice12:00pm Catechism

Monday, November 1710:00am-1:00pm Visitation hours for Fran Johnson1:00pm Holy Communion celebrating the life of Fran Johnson7:00pm Congregation Council

Tuesday, November 18Epistle Deadline7:00pm Discipleship Team meeting

Wednesday, November 195:45pm Bell practice

Thursday, November 209:00am Project day at the Church

Friday, November 219-11:00am Minerva Community Outreach food distribution

Saturday, November 228:00am Men’s bible study

The Feast of Christ the King, Sunday, November 239:30am Festival Holy Communion10:45am Congregation budget meeting

11:00am Chancel choir practice




PROJECT D AY

Help is needed at the church on Thursday, November 20th from 9:00-11:00am. There aresome small projects around the church that need to be completed and anyone who cancome help out would be greatly appreciated.

SPECIAL OFFERING

A love offering will be taken on Sundays in November for Gary & Judy Lautzenheiser inappreciation for their years of service. The box is located in the rear of the sanctuary.

R OTARY DINNER

The Annual Rotary Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 11 th at 6:00pm.The sign-up sheets are now posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Desserts, serversand clean-up crew are needed.

FYI

There will be a Congregation meeting immediately following the service next Sunday,November 23rd. Please plan to attend.

FROM THE W ORSHIP TEAM

Beginning in Advent we will be simplifying the worship folders to include the use of thepew copies of Lutheran Book of Worship (1978). This is to reduce some of the pages usedeach week.




Come and see. Follow me.

The gift of God, J esus Christ, has set us free

ST. P AUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 515 E. Line Street • Minerva, Ohio 44657

Office – (330) 868-4918 www.facebook.com/stpaulminerva

Pastor: The Rev. Steven Woyen, STS • Director of Music: Paula Patterson

Office Secretary: Becky DavisMissionaries to the Republic of South Africa: The Rev. Tessa Moon Leiseth & Jon Leiseth

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