St. Paul Lutheran Church “In Jesus’ name, Do justice, Love kindness, Walk humbly with God.” St. Paul is an open, affirming, and inclusive church, welcoming all who seek God. 515 South Wheaton Avenue - Wheaton, Illinois - 630-668-5953 All Saints’ Sunday

November 6, 2016

Jonah and God’s Mercy

All Saints Listing, St Paul Lutheran Church November, 2015-November, 2016 Lois Polzin

Jim Baumgardner

Helen Sinclair

Jerry Hutchison, uncle of Pr. Bill Hutchison John Chase, father of Dennis Chase Jacqueline M. Flaig, friend of Pr. Bill Hutchison Helen Demich, mother of Mark Demich Rick Rimbo, brother of Jan Rizzo Sandy Yurko, mother of Ed Yurko Mary Rose Schumm, mother of Steve Schumm Janet Cederquist, friend of Lydia Trevino Andrew Munguia, brother-in-law of Lydia Trevino Ann Kohn, mother of Terry Kohn Carolyn Seagren, mother-in-law of Tricia Seagren and grandmother of Ashley Seagren Carl Hildner, friend of Gene & Jean Siegel Lois S. Flora, friend of Lydia Trevino Barbara Skage, mother of Kimberly Olson Teresa Alvarez, sister of Eugenia Camacho James Larsen, former spouse of Jo Ann Larsen Alex Sweem, student at Wheaton Warrenville South High School David Knaak, friend of Paul & Susan Brinkman Robert Detmers, father of Renee Cabay & Terry Young Pat Reklau, sister of Fred Reklau

Welcome to St. Paul  

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Visiting today? We are glad you are here! Stop by the Welcome Center and receive a sweet gift. Please write your name and other information on the “welcome pad.” There are multiple areas and resources designed for children to experience and participate in worship according to their needs. Please see information for parents and "Children at St. Paul Wheaton" on the laminated page posted at the outside end of your pew. Assisted listening headphones are available for those having difficulty hearing. Members, please wear your nametag. Extras are located in the pew racks. About our Worship

We follow an ancient pattern through the liturgy (which literally means “the work of the people”). Some parts of the service may change each week, but there is a consistent flow: praising God, hearing God’s word, offering our prayers and gifts, celebrating communion, and being sent into the world for service. The format remains fairly constant, but the style will vary widely. Sometimes we sing with the pipe organ, and the ministers chant. Sometimes we worship accompanied by piano, guitars, drums, violins, flutes—or whatever our folk play. We range from Bach to blues, because we know that different styles connect to different people. So we all worship together, and change the style every few weeks. It’s one of the ways we minister to and with each other and build community. Thank you for being part of our worship and community today! *At the asterisk, stand as you are able. P: Presiding Minister A: Assisting Minister L: Lector C: Congregation ELW (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) Page Numbers are printed in the lower corners in the front portion of the hymnal. Hymn Numbers are large numbers printed beside hymn titles in the rest of the book.

Serving Today Presiding Minister Pr. Jared Olson Assisting Minister Brian Sogge Lector 8:30 Brad Kerr 11:00 Demetrios Pappageorge Communion Deacon 8:30 Betty Bradshaw 11:00 Kevin Hengst Bread Hosts 8:30 Ann Holmstrom 11:00 Larry & Ann Hill

Crucifer/Acolytes 8:30 Teresa Keys, Marina & Sherri D’Agostino 11:00 Jean Siegel, Bethany & Erika Huber Greeters 8:30 Jim & Barb DeBoer, Ron & Sue Lundal 11:00 Demetrios Pappageorge, Marilyn Sodergren Ushers 8:30 Craig Dickson, Scott Rambo, Mina Kerr, Tim McGinnis 11:00 Bryon Noeske, Terry Kohn, Paul Cook, Larry Hill

Altar Care Emily Breckman, Nancy Carlson, Linda Kelly Fellowship Heidi Carr, Pat Noeske Welcome Center 8:30 Ann Holmstrom 11:00 Mary Cox Counters Ann Holmstrom, Paul Cook, Ron Diehl Organist Carl Heine

Preparing to Worship Prelude

“Look Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious”

R.V. Williams

Welcome Children’s Message

Pr. Olson

Gathering Together in Worship Confession and Forgiveness

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P:

God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C:

Amen.

P:

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God,

C:

we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P:

God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of  Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.

*Entrance Hymn:

“For All the Saints” (vv. 1-3)

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*Greeting P: C:

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

*Hymn of Praise:

“Gloria”

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*Prayer of the Day P:

You see our failings, Lord, and know the weakness of our hearts. Set us right and fill us with love and zeal for the people whom you love, just as Jesus has shown us.

C:

Amen.

Responding to the Word of God Lesson

Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10 L:

The Lesson is from the book of Jonah.

Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, “Go at once to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah set out to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid his fare and went on board, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord. But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a mighty storm came upon the sea that the ship threatened to break up. Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried to his god. They threw the cargo that was in the ship into the sea, to lighten it for them. Jonah, meanwhile, had gone down into the hold of the ship and had lain down, and was fast asleep. The captain came and said to him, “What are you doing sound asleep? Get up, call on your god! Perhaps the god will spare us a thought so that we do not perish.” The sailors said to one another, “Come, let us cast lots, so that we may know on whose account this calamity has come upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.Then they said to him, “Tell us why this calamity has come upon us. What is your occupation? Where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?” “I am a Hebrew,” he replied. “I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” Then the men were even more afraid, and said to him, “What is this that you have done!” For the men knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them so. Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?” For the sea was growing more and more tempestuous. He said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you; for I know it is because of me that this great storm has come upon you.” Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring the ship back to land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more stormy against them. Then they cried out to the Lord, “Please, O Lord, we pray, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life. Do not make us guilty of innocent blood; for you, O Lord, have done as it pleased you.” So they picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging. Then the men feared the Lord even more, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows. But the Lord provided a large fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.”So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across.Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. Then he had a proclamation made in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: No human being or animal, no herd or flock, shall taste anything. They shall not feed, nor shall they drink water. Human beings and animals shall be covered with sackcloth, and they shall cry mightily to God. All shall turn from their evil ways and from the violence that is in their hands. Who knows? God may relent and change his mind; he may turn from his fierce anger, so that we do not perish.” When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. L: C:

Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Acclamation:

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Gospel

Luke 18:13 L:

The Holy Gospel according to Luke.

C:

Glory to you, O Lord.

But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ L:

The Gospel of the Lord.

C:

Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Pr. Jared Olson

*Thanksgiving for Baptism and Rite of Remembrance P:

When we were baptized . . . in a resurrection like his.

C:

Thanks be to God.

P:

Eternal God, maker of heaven and earth, who formed us from the dust of the earth, who by your breath gave us life, we glorify you.

C:

We glorify you.

P:

Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who suffered death for all humanity, who rose from the grave to open the way to eternal life, we praise you. We praise you.

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Holy Spirit, author and giver of life, the comfort of all who sorrow, our sure confidence and everlasting hope, we worship you.

C:

We worship you.

P:

To you, O blessed Trinity, be glory and honor, forever and ever.

C:

Amen.

P:

Let us pray.

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you today our sisters and brothers who have entered your promise this year, especially Jerry Hutchison, John Chase, Jacqueline M. Flaig, Helen Demich, Rick Rimbo, Sandy Yurko, Mary Rose Schumm, Janet Cederquist, Andrew Munguia, Ann Kohn, Lois Polzin, Carolyn Seagren, Carl Hildner, Lois S. Flora, Jim Baumgardner, Barbara Skage, Teresa Alvarez, Helen Sinclair, James Larsen, Alex Sweem, David Knaak, Robert Detmers, and Pat Reklau. We thank you for giving them to us to know and to love as companions in our pilgrimage on earth. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn, and encourage us by their witness to be bold in our proclamation of your goodness. Give us faith to see that death has been swallowed up in the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may live in confidence and hope until, by your call, we are gathered to our heavenly home in the company of all your saints; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C:

Amen.

During the singing you are invited to come down the side aisles for the candle lighting. Light a candle from the tapers held by the acolytes and place your candle in the rack in memory of a loved one. The flame represents resurrection and the undimmed witness of all those who have died in Christ. Please begin by placing candles in the top tier of the rack and work downward, so those behind you will not need to reach over a flame to place their candles. St. Paul Choir 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

“O Lux Beatissima” “Pilgrim’s Hymn”

H. Helvey S. Paulus

*Hymn of the Day:

“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”

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Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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 the People After each petition of the prayers: A:

God of mercy,

C:

Hear our prayer.

*Passing the Peace P:

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:

And also with you.

P:

Let us share the peace.

Offering St. Paul Choir

“Union”

arr. C. Heine

Offertory Response: “Take My Life, That I May Be”

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*Offertory Prayer A: We receive your gifts through no merit of our own, O God. Accept these humble offerings, and give us generous hearts after your own, that all might know the wideness of your mercy. C: Amen.

Sharing the Eucharistic Meal *The Great Thanksgiving P:

The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. P: It is indeed right . . . join their unending hymn.

*Sanctus:

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*Eucharistic Prayer *The Lord’s Prayer

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Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. The Distribution of Communion The body and blood of Christ are present in this sacrament, for the forgiveness of sin and the strengthening of faith. All people are welcome to share in this meal with us. Parents, if you have a young child who receives communion, please indicate that when the minister comes to you. Those who do not receive communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing; simply keep your hands folded. Come forward and receive the bread from the minister. Gluten-free bread is available. The gold chalice contains wine; you may drink directly from the cup or dip your bread into the wine. The pottery chalice contains non-alcoholic grape juice, which you may receive by dipping your bread into the juice. Return to your seat by the side aisles. If you would like communion brought to you, simply let an usher know.

Agnus Dei:

“Lamb of God

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Music During Communion Hymn:

“Let Us Break Bread Together”

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*Post-Communion Blessing P: C:

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the gifts of Christ’s body and blood strengthen, keep, and unite us, now and forever. Amen.

*Post-Communion Prayer A:

C:

We thank you, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have fed us in a way our hearts can understand, with the saving body and blood of Jesus Christ. Enliven us by your presence in this meal, that we may be your presence in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Going Out into the World Sent by God *Benediction P: May God the sower make you good and fertile soil. May Christ the seed bloom and grow in your words and actions. May the fruitful Spirit bring forth a bountiful yield in your lives. God the Father,  Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever. C: Amen. *Sending Hymn:

“For All the Saints” (vv. 5-7 )

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Announcements *Dismissal A: C: Postlude

Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. “Look Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious”

P. Manz