Thanksgiving Worship November 21 and 22, 2012

www.trinitymhd.org “Our mission as children of God is to live together in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, acting with compassion in the world as we proclaim the promises of God.”

Thanksgiving Worship

7 p.m. & 10 a.m. Sanctuary

Welcome to Trinity! Please sign our friendship folder at the end of each pew.

Prelude Call to Worship

Nun danket alle Gott

J.S. Bach

I believe that God has created me together with all that exists. God has given me and still preserves my body and soul: eyes, ears, and all limbs and senses; reason and all mental faculties. In addition, God daily and abundantly provides shoes and clothing, food and drink, house and farm, spouse and children, fields, livestock, and all property- along with all the necessities and nourishment for this body and life. God protects me against all danger and shields and preserves me from all evil. And all this is done out of pure, fatherly, and divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness of mine at all! Therefore, let us offer thanks and praise to the Lord our God. (Explanation of the First Article of the Creed of the Small Catechism by Martin Luther)

O Lord, our God, we will give thanks to you forever. Gathering Hymn

“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”

Apostolic Greeting

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.

Canticle of Praise

“Let All Things Now Living”

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray. Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

First Reading

Joel 2:21-27 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 126

(read responsively)

Second Reading

1 Timothy 2:1-7 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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Worship Participants Worship Leaders:

Communion Servers:

Pastor CJ Valenti (7) Pastor Laura Stancher and Pastor Lee Yarger (10) Pastor Matt McWaters and Pastor Lew Clefisch (7) Pastor CJ, Pastor Laura, Pastor Lee, Sherry Young (10) Pastor CJ, Pastor Matt, Pastor Lew, Sue Ellingson

Ushers: (7) Dennis Baldner, Harvey Bergstrom, Charley Johnson, Roger Olsen, Belinda Skauge, Carmen Walter, Wayne Winje, Larry Young, Mike Young (10) Scott Anderson, Don ‘Bucky’ Burgau, Scott Ellingson, Corey Elmer, Charles Gulsvig, Kris Gulsvig, Curt Kasper, Eric Stenehjem, John Wentzell Cathedral Choir Director: Organists:  

Michael Weber (7) Peggy Johnson (10) Craig Wagstrom

Gospel Acclamation

(sing) “Alleluia! Lord and Savior...Lord, we sing for the good news that you bring.”

Gospel

Matthew 6:25-33

Apostles’ Creed

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All sing before the gospel reading: Glory to you, O Lord. All sing after the gospel reading: Praise to you, O Christ!

Sermon Hymn of the Day

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Pastor CJ Valenti “Praise to the Lord”

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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 life everlasting. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Each petition concludes with “Hear us, O God,” congregation responds “Your mercy is great.”

Sharing the Peace

The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Worshippers are invited to greet one another, saying “Peace be with you.”

Offertory Anthem

“A Thanksgiving Prayer”

Cathedral Choir

The offering will be received during the hymn. The offering and Joyful-E-Giving cards will be brought forward to the altar.

Mission Moment

Thank you for your global mission support! As you are fed at your table today, your offerings are used to help feed the malnourished around the world through programs like ELCA World Hunger.

Offertory Prayer

Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.

Great Thanksgiving

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Sanctus

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Words of Institution Lord’s Prayer Distribution Hymns

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Table Blessing Post Communion Prayer

Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself to us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Blessing

The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance to Christ Jesus. Amen. The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The God of all grace, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

Sending Hymn

“Now Thank We All our God”

Dismissal

Go in thanksgiving and peace to love and serve the Lord! Thanks be to God.

Postlude

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News and Notes

Your Thanksgiving offerings will go to ELCA World Hunger Appeal. ELCA World Hunger Appeal responds to neighbors around the corner and around the world. Please use the envelope in your bulletin to give generously to fight hunger.

Sunday School will meet this Sunday! If you have family or friends visiting for the holiday, please bring them to church and Sunday School with you. We always have room for more! 18th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is Thursday, Nov. 22 from Noon-2 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moorhead. This joint effort by Trinity and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is a symbol of unity among denominations in ministry to those in need. All who are alone or have no dinner plans are welcome to join us. Pledge Cards: If you haven’t returned your 2013 pledge, blank cards are available at the information desk, worship entrance and visitor’s center. Please fill one out and place it in the offering. Thank you for your support of Trinity and all its ministries. Advent Funshop is coming! You are invited to an early afternoon of Advent merriment as we make crafts and enjoy treats together! This year the Advent Funshop is on Dec. 2 from 12-2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The Trinity youth will serve a meal in Fellowship Hall immediately after Sunday worship. Trinity Lutheran Church 210 7 Street South, Moorhead, MN 218-236-1333; Fax: 218-236-8918 Emergency Number: 218-329-6444 (after hours) Web site: www.trinitymhd.org Radio broadcast: 9 am: KVOX (740 AM) Telecast (Ch 99): Mhd Wed., 7 p.m. (Ch 99): Fgo Sun., 11:30 a.m.

A Thanksgiving Prayer Price & Besig

Thank you, Lord, for loving us all. For your gifts both great and small, For the faith which keeps us strong. Now we join in thankful song. For the beauty all around, Every sight and every sound, For the love and friendship we share, Lord, we bow in thankful prayer. We gather together to share in God’s blessing: The colors of autumn, the blossoms of spring, The gift of creation, the promise of salvation. For all His many wonders our thanks now we bring. Together we join in our song of thanksgiving, Now we join in worship and praise. With grateful rejoicing our voices we raise. Now with joy our voices we raise. All people and nations unite in celebration, All of us here united this day, To God be all honor and glory and praise! Offering God all glory and praise! Amen.