Worship – November 22, 2020

Christ the King Sunday
Last Sunday after Pentecost

Prelude:

Composed by and played by Aidan Kesson

Opening Song:

O Day Full of Grace

Association of Lutheran Church Musicians

Prayer of the Day:

O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Song:

Lion and the Lamb

Performed by Becky Bruce and Laurie Barnard

Lessons & Gospel

Click each scripture to read in the Bible.

Today’s ReadingsSunday, Nov 8, 2020
1st LessonEzekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
PsalmPsalm 95:1-7
2nd LessonEphesians 1:15-23
GospelMatthew 25:31-46

First Lesson – read by Alan Mittermaier
Second Lesson – read by Mary Ann Debo
Gospel – read by Pr John
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ – Matthew 25:40

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David. Alleluia.

(Mark 11:9)

Sermon:

Christ is the King!

Pastor John Mittermaier

Song of the Day:

Borning Cry

performed by Joe Beal

Baptism

Rustin Matthew Gerling

plus Prayers of the People – read by Pr Steve

Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer

Rite of Retirement

Pastor John Mittermaier

Internship – Peace Lutheran
Oshkosh, WI 1977-78

Ordination – Grace Lutheran
Fremont, OH 9 July 1979

Pastor – Our Savior’s Lutheran
Menomonie, WI July 1979 – July 1989

Pastor – Faith Lutheran and Campus Ministry
Oxford, OH July 1989 – June 2002

Director of Development – Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio
Columbus, OH June 2002 – May 2007

Pastor – Zion Lutheran
Dayton, OH July 2007 – November 2020

Food for the Poor – 19 homes built in Haiti

A message from Pastor’s son, Jason, his wife, Mandy and new granddaughter, Madison.

A message from Food For The Poor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3A9C8JAUU0&feature=youtu.be

A message from ELCA Southern Ohio Synod

Hear the Benediction

Closing Song:

God Be With You

Performed by Joe Beal

Postlude:

Windor Toccata

Toccata from Symphonie No. 5

Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.