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St. Mark Lutheran Church and School 3930 S. 19th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

www.stmarklincoln.org School website—www.stmarkles.org 402-423-1497

Pastor Teachers

Joel Vogel Jeremiah Drews (6-8, Principal) Cell (402) 238-5213 Cell (402) 480-1940 Administrative Assistant Jocelyn Vogel (2-5)

Carolyn Schwede Cell (740) 350-3260

Office (402) 423-1497

Stephanie Peitsmeyer (K-1)

Cell (614) 935-2190

This Week at St. Mark

Monday - Worship Service 7:00 pm

Wednesday - Bible Class Lexington Assisted Living Center 3:30 pm

- Catechism 6:00 pm

- Choir 7:00 pm

Thursday - Bible Class 6:30 am

Friday - Kimbrough/Remmers Wedding Rehearsal 5:00 pm

- Snow Removal for Sunday—Larry Hans

Saturday - Kimbrough/Remmers Wedding 2:30 pm

- Church Cleaning: Sec. 1 Peitsmeyer Sec. 2 Randazzo

Sec. 3 Merklinger

Reach, Teach,

Rejoice!

COMPLETE BULLETIN

Ushers and Greeters are available in the narthex (entryway)

to answer any questions you may have and offer you any as-

sistance you may need.

Restrooms are located in the hallway to the north of the

sanctuary

We love having children in worship and encourage them to

sing and pray along with their parents. Children’s Bulletins

and Busy Bags are available in the entryway for your family

to use. If your child becomes a bit restless during the service

and you think they could use a break, we have a Nursery

Space in the church office that you can use. An usher can

guide you there.

Friendship Cards are found in the racks of each pew. We

ask that during the offering you fill out a card that we may

have a record of your visit and get to know you.

OUR THEME FOR TODAY – Mindful of Judgment

He will come to judge the living and the dead. We confess it every Sunday,

but often live like those are empty words. Moses’ psalm on the mortality of

man shakes us from our spiritual slumber. Today we pray that God keep us

ever mindful of the Last Judgment that we might be found in faith, fruitful

in both word and deed. Then there’s no need to fear Judgment Day; rather,

we can look forward to the day of our redemption.

We’re delighted you’ve chosen to worship with

us this morning. At St. Mark it’s our commit-

ment to you that we faithfully proclaim God’s

Word so that your faith may grow during your

time with us. Our goal is to make disciples of

Jesus Christ by proclaiming the good news of

what He has done for us. We welcome the op-

portunity to answer any questions you have.

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St. Mark News and Notes

Please remember in your prayers…

Ken Holm

Shirley Zacherson

Serving in God’s House today...

Elders: James Mullen, Bryan Hodges Ushers: Dan & Dawson Dorn (E) Chad Colson, Scott Meyer (L) Greeters: Detlef & Marcia Gartzke (E) Rich & Bev Randazzo (L) Organist: Cindy Krushenisky

Birthdays—Brittany Hodges 11/13 New Building Fund: If you would like to give specifically to the new building addition, please write “Building Addition Fund” on the enve-lope to be sure that the money is allocated correctly. Put the enve-lope in the offering plate. Box Tops for Education: St. Mark Lutheran School is collecting Boxtops for Education, which are located on many of the products you already purchase. Our school can redeem the Boxtops for cash. Please put your unexpired Boxtops in the designated box on the office bulletin board. Thank you! Poinsettias The Ladies’ Aid will be purchasing Christmas poinsettias for the church altar. If you wish to give a donation toward the pur-chase of the poinsettias to help cover the cost, please make your check out to Elfi Lee and put your donation in Amy Gartzke’s or Ka-ren Dinges’s mailbox. Thank you!

THE LORD’S PRAYER

C: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy king-

dom 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 BLESSING

M: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

C: Amen.

HYMN: 210 (verses 1-3,5) Who Knows When Death

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The Service

HYMN: CW 441 O God, Our Help in Ages Past

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy

Spirit. C: Amen.

Confession of Sins

M: If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the

truth is not in us.

C: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will for-

give us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

M: Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

C: Holy God, gracious Father, I am sinful by nature

and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words, and ac-

tions. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not

loved others as I should. I deserve your punishment both

now and forever. But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins

with his holy life and innocent death. Trusting in him, I

pray: God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Silence for meditation and reflection.

Absolution

M: God, our gracious Father, has forgiven all your sins. He sent

his only Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Savior. Jesus paid the pen-

alty for your guilt by his death on the cross and freed you from

death by his resurrection from the grave. You are at peace with

God. Live in the comfort and joy of his forgiveness.

C: Amen.

Lord, Have Mercy - Kyrie , e le ison

M: In peace let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

M: For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to

the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

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M: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the

Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

M: For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and

praise, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

M: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. C: Amen.

Glory to God in the Highest - Gloria in excelsis

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M: Provide wisdom and insight to the leaders of our nation as

they address the terrors and tragedies of our world. Lead

them to cooperate with others to bring down evil and offer

relief. Prosper the work of Christian missionaries who pro-

claim the gospel in warring and peaceful nations. C: Protect our cities and neighborhoods from crime and disas-

ters.

M: Hold in your care, Lord, those who are experiencing physical

and emotional pain and all who are afflicted by disease or

facing death. (Especially bless….) Pour out your compassion

on the grieving and comfort the mourners who miss someone

they loved. C: Move us to pray for these brothers and sisters and to help

when we can.

M: Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

Silent prayer

M: Whether we pray together or alone, you have promised to

hear and answer us because of the work of your Son Jesus.

Give us patient and willing faith to accept your blessings in

whatever way you send them. In your love and wisdom pre-

pare us for the day when you will take us to be with you for-

ever. C: Hear us for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

OFFERING

HYMN: CW 243 Oh, Worship the King

M: Blessed Lord, you have given us your Holy Scriptures for our

learning. May we so hear them, read, learn, and take them to

heart, that being strengthened and comforted by your holy

Word, we may cling to the blessed hope of everlasting life,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

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M: Give your Word power as it works in our hearts and minds.

Clear away our confusion and demolish our doubts. Destroy

the apathy that often attacks us. Send your Spirit to strengthen

our confidence in your promises and our desire to live accord-

ing to your will. C: Take away our love of sinning and restore us each day by

your grace.

M: The signs of the times warn us that the end of time is near. Pro-

tect us from skeptics and deceivers who sneer at your truth.

Spare us and Christians around the world from all forms of

hate and persecution. Keep your Word pure among us and

guard us against the attacks of Satan. C: Give us courage to carry the cross with patience and joy.

M: Fill us with honest realism to recognize that your Son may re-

turn at any time. Cure us of complacency and keep us alert for

his coming. Convince us that the terrors and troubles around us

predict the final days of our world. C: As we wait for Christ, lead us to the comfort of your Word.

M: When we stand before you at the Last Judgment, look away

from our sins and hold in your heart the perfect sacrifice of

your Son, our Savior Jesus. Keep your promise and judge us by

his merits so that we may gain the paradise he gained for all. C: Keep our faith focused on Jesus as we approach your holy

throne.

M: Instill in the hearts of our children a desire to follow you as

they prepare for life. Help them distinguish between what is

passing and eternal, between instant thrills and lasting joy. En-

courage more young people to prepare for service in the public

ministry of the gospel. C: Mold us and move us to be authentic examples for our

youth.

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The Word

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Let us pray.

Lord God Almighty, so rule and govern our hearts and minds

by your Holy Spirit that we may always look forward to the end

of this present evil age and to the day of your righteous judg-

ment. Keep us steadfast in true and living faith and present us at

last holy and blameless before you; through your Son, Jesus

Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

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FIRST READING Daniel 7:9,10

M: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 90 Congregation sings refrains and Gloria

Pastor sings verses

SECOND READING Romans 2:2-11

M: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Pastor sings refrain; congregation repeats

Pastor sings verse; congregation sings final refrain

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GOSPEL Matthew 25:31-46

M: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

HYMN: CW 207 The Day Is Surely Drawing Near

SERMON

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Christian Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of the Church

M: Loving God and Lord, you created the universe that sur-

rounds us and the globe on which we live. You control all

things through your Son who sits at your right hand in glory. C: Comfort us with the promise of your eternal presence.