The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 1811 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN

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ADVENT MIDWEEK II December 8, 2021 Noon and 6:00 p.m. Worship Service

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PRESERVICE MUSIC “Be Comforted, My People” by Smith

! PREPARATION !

OPENING HYMN “Comfort, Comfort Ye My People” (LSB 347) 347 Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

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347 Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

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INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the ! Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

PSALM from Psalm 1 Pastor: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked nor stand in the way of sinners nor sit in the seat of mockers. People: But his delight is the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.

Pastor: He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. People: Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.

Pastor: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, People: nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

All: For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

347 Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

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PRAYER

! WORD !

FIRST READING Daniel 12:1-3

“At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

(following the reading …)

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

SECOND READING Ephesians 6:1-9

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

(following the reading …)

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL READING Matthew 25:31-46

Reader: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-fifth chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord.

31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on His right and the goats on His left.

34 “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited Me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit Me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and invite You in, or needing clothes and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick or in prison and go to visit You?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

41 “Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite Me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’

44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help You?’

45 “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’ 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

(following the reading …)

Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ.

SERMON HYMN “O Christ, Who Called the Twelve” (LSB 856) 856 O Christ, Who Called the Twelve

5 O Christ, the_apostles’ Lord,

The martyrs’ strength and song, The crucified and risen King To whom the saints belong: Though generations pass, Our tribute still we bring, Our hymns a sacrifice of praise, Our lives an offering.

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856 O Christ, Who Called the Twelve

5 O Christ, the_apostles’ Lord,

The martyrs’ strength and song, The crucified and risen King To whom the saints belong: Though generations pass, Our tribute still we bring, Our hymns a sacrifice of praise, Our lives an offering.

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SERMON Well Done Good and Faithful Servant: “What the Master Seeks” (part 2 of 3)

Matthew 25:14-21

Intro: What were his objectives?

I. What is represented by the talent? A. Knowledge of the Gospel B. Time and opportunity C. Abilities and a physical body D. Money and prayer power E. A planet to care for F. Your portfolio/You are only responsible for what you have

II. In what kind of return is the Master interested? A. Salvation of people B. The spiritual growth and preservation of His people C. Effectively carrying out your vocations and managing your gifts D. Mercy, kindness and countering evil E. Even the smallest of actions done because you are His disciple

III. What else matters to the Master? A. Humility (Luke 17:10) B. Love

Where do you think God has given you a real opportunity to make a difference?

In what areas do you think you can be a better manager?

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD’S PRAYER All: 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.

BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and ! give you peace. People: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN “Hark the Glad Sound” (LSB 349) 349 Hark the Glad Sound

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349 Hark the Glad Sound

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349 Hark the Glad Sound

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POSTLUDE “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”

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Serving Today - Midweek Advent I December 8, 2021 Noon Traditional Worship: Attending Elder: Tim Grunow Ushers: Barb Grunow and Judy Cameron Organist: Molly Wuertz

December 8, 2021 6:00 pm Traditional Worship: Attending Elder: Chris Gamble Organist: Molly Wuertz

Serving Sunday December 12, 2021 8:00 am Traditional Worship: Worship Assistant: Sarah Prentice Attending Elder: Barry Hampton Ushers: Darren Birge, Dennis Shelton Organist: Molly Wuertz

December 12, 2021 10:30 am Traditional Worship: Attending Elder: Bill Hosmon Ushers: Debbie Miller, Joel Budke Organist: Molly Wuertz

Serving Next Wednesday - Midweek Advent II December 15, 2021 Noon Traditional Worship: Attending Elder: Tim Grunow Ushers: Barb Grunow and Judy Cameron Organist: Molly Wuertz

December 15, 2021 6:00 pm Traditional Worship: Attending Elder: Ty Winiger Ushers: Will and Lori Smith Organist: Molly Wuertz

Well Done Good and Faithful Servant: “What the Master Seeks”

(part 2 of 3)

Advent Midweek II Redeemer Evansville

December 8, 2021