Paradise Lutheran Church - Thomasville, PA Christ The King .

Paradise Lutheran Church - Thomasville, PAChrist the King SundayNovember 21, 202110:15 a.m.WelcomePrelude“We Gather Together”Tone ChimesConfession and ForgivenessPastor: In the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.Pastor: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.Silence is kept for reflection.Pastor: Have mercy on us, O God.All: We confess that we have sinned against you and against our neighbor. We havebuilt walls instead of tables and have turned away the stranger. We have sought gloryfor ourselves and have treasured that which does not satisfy. Help us to love as youlove, to welcome those you send, and to treasure mercy and justice. Turn us from ourways to your ways, and free us to serve those in need. All: Amen.Pastor: God, who makes all things new, forgives your sins for † Jesus’ sake and remembersthem no more. Lift up your heads and your hearts. Yours is the kingdom of God.All: Amen.Gathering Song“Come, Thou Almighty King”

GreetingPastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of theHoly Spirit be with you all. All: And also with you.Kyrie“Have Mercy on Us, Lord”Hymn of Praise “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs”Sung to the tune of “Amazing Grace”1Come, let us join our cheerful songswith angels round the throne;Ten thousand thousand are their tongues,but all their joys are one.2“Worthy the Lamb that died,” they cry“to be exalted thus!”“Worthy the Lamb,” our lips reply,“for he was slain for us!”3Jesus is worthy to receiveHonor and pow’r divine;And blessings, more than we can give,Be Lord, forever thine.4Let all creation join in oneTo bless the sacred nameOf God who sits upon the throne,And to adore the Lamb.

Prayer of the DayPastor: Let us pray. Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to bepriest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by thepower of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, our Savior andLord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.All: Amen.Anthem“Beautiful Savior”Combined ChoirsFirst Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14As I watched,thrones were set in place,and an Ancient One took his throne,his clothing was white as snow,and the hair of his head like pure wool;his throne was fiery flames,and its wheels were burning fire.10A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence.A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attendinghim.The court sat in judgment,and the books were opened.13As I watched in the night visions,I saw one like a human beingcoming with the clouds of heaven.And he came to the Ancient Oneand was presented before him.14To him was given dominionand glory and kingship,that all peoples, nations, and languagesshould serve him.His dominion is an everlasting dominionthat shall not pass away, and his kingship is onethat shall never be destroyed.9Brief silence.L: The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 93 (spoken responsively)The LORD is king, robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed withstrength. The LORD has made the world so sure that it cannot be moved.2Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; you arefrom everlasting.3The waters have lifted up, O LORD, the waters have lifted up their voice;the waters have lifted up their pounding waves.4Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea,mightier is the LORD who dwells on high.5Your testimonies are very sure,and holiness befits your house, O LORD, forever and forevermore.1Second Reading: Revelation 1:4b-84bGrace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from theseven spirits who are before his throne, 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, thefirstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6and made us to be akingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever andever. Amen.7Look! He is coming with the clouds;every eye will see him,even those who pierced him;and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail.So it is to be. Amen.8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who isto come, the Almighty.Brief silence.L: The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia! Lord and Savior”

Pastor: The holy Gospel according to John, the eighteenth chapter.All: Glory to you, O Lord.Gospel: John 18:33-3733Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the Kingof the Jews?” 34Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you aboutme?” 35Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests havehanded you over to me. What have you done?” 36Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not fromthis world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep mefrom being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” 37Pilateasked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I wasborn, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to thetruth listens to my voice.”Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, O Christ.Children’s SermonSermonHymn of the Day“Rejoice, for Christ is King”

Apostles’ CreedI 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 powerof the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, wascrucified, 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 comeagain 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.Prayers of IntercessionAssisting Minister: Lord, in your mercy, All: hear our prayer.Sharing of the PeacePastor: The peace of Christ be with you always. All: And also with you.(Please remain at your seat and “share” the peace with those around you.)Offertory Response“Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring”Offertory PrayerAssisting Minister: Holy God, the earth is yours and everything in it, yet you have chosento dwell among your creatures. Come among us now in these gifts of bread and wine andstrengthen us to be your body for the world through Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen.DialogPastor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.Pastor: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord.Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PrefacePastor: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in allplaces.we praise your name and join their unending hymn:Thanksgiving at the TablePastor: Holy God, holy and mighty now and forever. All: Amen.Lord’s PrayerPastor: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray.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.

Invitation to CommunionPastor: This is Christ’s table, and he is the host of this meal. So come: you who have muchfaith and you who would like to have more; you who have been here often and you whohave not been for a while; you who have tried to follow Jesus and you who havefailed. Come; Christ promises to meet us here.Those worshiping at home are invited to share communion using the bread and wine or grape juicethey have prepared. If there are others worshiping with you, you are invited to say to one another,“The body and blood of Christ, given and shed for you.”“Lamb of God”Communion hymn: “Crown Him With Many Crowns”

Blessing after CommunionPastor: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in hisgrace. All: Amen.Post-Communion Canticle“Thankful hearts ”Post-Communion PrayerAssisting Minister: Let us pray. Blessed Jesus, at this table, you have been for us both hostand meal. Now send us forth to extend our tables and to share your gifts until that daywhen all feast together at your heavenly banquet. All: Amen.AnnouncementsBlessingPastor: God, the beginning and the end, who has written your name in the book of life, †bless and keep you in grace and peace from this time forth and forevermore. All: Amen.

Sending Hymn“Soon and Very Soon”DismissalPastor: Led on by the saints before us, go in peace to serve the Lord. All: Thanks be toGod.Postlude“Toccata on ‘Old Hundredth”Young(Some worship materials from Sundays and Seasons, copyright 2020, Augsburg Fortress; Bible selections arefrom the New Revised Standard Version.) Used by permission. All rights reserved. Musical selections used bypermission under CCLI license #2248273 or Augsburg/ELW #12039-L

IN OUR PRAYERS:For healing/comfort/peace: Louise Stambaugh, Foy Stambaugh, Allison Trump, CarlGruver; Kaleb Trump, Nancy and Jerry Frey-Markell, Chris and Ron Schwartz, BobMarkle, Linda Riley, Penny Nace, Samantha Zorbaugh, Pamela Hamberger, MorganHoward, Jon Reed, Debbie Teal, Haylie SevilleFor those in prison, especially Patrick, Cliff, Henry, Keith, and BrandonFor those who mournWELCOME to Paradise! How blessed we are to have such a fabulous church family!Blessings to all this week.THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the Glory of God by the Rexroth family in memoryof Walter and Pauline Roach.THE BULLETINS are given to the Glory of God by Greg and Roxann Harrell in honor ofthe baptism of Cassidy Noelle Kinard.RESERVE ALTAR FLOWERS OR BULLETINS: sign up to sponsor the altarflowers or bulletins — add your information to the book in the narthex.WORSHIPING SAFELY TOGETHER: Masks are expected to be worn by anyone who is not vaccinated; they are stronglyencouraged for everyone. The section of pews closest to the piano has been marked for required masking and socialdistancing. Offering plates are located by the entrances. Please put your offering in before worshipbegins, as we will be bringing the offering forward to the altar during worship. (If youforget, there will be a plate still available at the back at the end of worship!) Congregational singing is now allowed; you're encouraged to wear a mask or sing quietlyto minimize the risk. As you share the peace, you are welcome to move around the sanctuary; however, pleaserefrain from handshakes and hugs. To receive Holy Communion, come forward to the pastor’s communion station to receivea wafer. Then proceed to pick up a cup, which a server will fill with wine. When you leave, please dispose of any trash with you. Bulletins may be taken with youor placed in the box either on the table shelf outside the office or in the narthex forrecycling. Thank you!ADVENT BEGINS NEXT WEEK! Devotionals are available in the narthex.Look for a small book called “Heaven and Nature Sing.” It has a Scripture reading,reflection, and prayer for each day of the Advent and Christmas seasons. Feel free to takeone for your household! If you ordered a wreath kit, it is available to pick up today. Joinus next Sunday, November 28, at 3 p.m. in person or on Zoom to put it together!PICK UP A COLORING SHEET to help us make an Advent display! Each weekof Advent will focus on a different theme: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. A coloring sheet