Sunday Worship - November 1, 2020

​All Saints Sunday
TODAY we are the church as we worship in our own homes!

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Now is the Time to Worship 
VIDEO: Prelude “For All the Saints”   (vs 1-2)

For all the saints who from their labors rest, who Thee by faith before the world confessed;
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia!

VIDEO: Welcome and Introduction to the Day  

VIDEO:  All Saints Recognition
Today is All Saints Sunday where we remember the baptized who were laid to rest over the past year. Today we also remember the unbaptized who were claimed by a death Jesus suffered once for all. Today we remember the loved ones we’ve lost as we affirm Christ’s victory over sin and death. Today, we remember God’s promises to us in our baptism as we read the names of those we remember. 

The names may be read here. As each name is read, a candle is lit and a bell sounds. 

Let us pray,
Lord of every time, countless are the multitudes you have called by name and gathered to yourself. Comfort us as we grieve those who have died in the past year. In faith, may we join with them in ceaseless praise. Amen. 

VIDEO and JOIN IN: CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS  All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, 
in whose image we are made, 
who claims us and calls us beloved.
Amen.
 
Silence is kept for reflection.
 
Holy One,
we confess that we are not awake for you.
We are not faithful in using your gifts.
We forget the least of our siblings.
We do not see your beautiful image in one another.
We are infected by sin that divides your beloved community.
Open our hearts to your coming,
open our eyes to see you in our neighbor,
open our hands to serve your creation. Amen.
 
Beloved, we are God's children,
and Jesus, our Beloved, opens the door to us.
Through + Jesus you are forgiven,
by Jesus you are welcome,
in Jesus you are called to rejoice!
Let us live in the promises prepared for us
from the foundation of the world.
Amen.
 
VIDEO AND SAY (Prayer of the day):
Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

VIDEO: Children’s Word
 
VIDEO: First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17

9After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. 10They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" 11And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." 13Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?" 14I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. 16They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

VIDEO AND READ ALONG RESPONSIVELY: PSALM 34:1-10, 22

1I will bless the LORD at all times;
             the praise of God shall ever be in my mouth.
2I will glory in the LORD;
            let the lowly hear and rejoice.
3Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD;
            let us exalt God's name together.
4I sought the LORD, who answered me
            and delivered me from all my terrors.
5Look upon the LORD and be radiant,
            and let not your faces be ashamed.
6I called in my affliction, and the LORD heard me
            and saved me from all my troubles. 
7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear the LORD
            and delivers them.
8Taste and see that the LORD is good;
            happy are they who take refuge in God!
9Fear the LORD, you saints of the LORD,
            for those who fear the LORD lack nothing.
10The lions are in want and suffer hunger,
            but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good.
22O LORD, you redeem the life of your servants,
            and those who put their trust in you will not be punished.  

VIDEO: Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3

1See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. 3And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

VIDEO: Gospel Acclamation 

VIDEO: Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
 
1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

VIDEO: Sermon

VIDEO & SING ALONG – Hymn of the Day: “For All the Saint”  (vs 3-5)
 
O blest communion, fellowship divine, we feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful servants cometh rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!

VIDEO & JOIN IN: 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 
 
VIDEO: PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE   
 
Longing for Christ's reign to come among us, we pray for the outpouring of God's power on the church, the world, and all in need.

A brief silence.

Lord of all the saints, we praise you for evangelists and martyrs whose sacrifices witness to your gospel across time and space. Inspire us by their courage to carry our faith to new people and places around us. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Lord of every place, the universe proclaims your greatness from generation to generation. Bless the work of naturalists, conservationists, and park rangers who train our attention to the wonders of the world you have made. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Lord of every nation, guide this country—red states and blue states, rural voters and urban voters, young and old—as we share in another national election. Kindle hearts, eager to understand our common needs and seek our common good. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Lord of every blessing, your Son's blessing came to those living with poverty, grief, hunger, thirst, and persecution. Shape our vision of the saints to match his own. Awaken in us your call to serve all who suffer. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Grant healing touch to those who are ill (especially Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Wendy, Tamara, Randy, Jan, Rita, Carol and Gina.). And hear our prayers for our own personal needs and thanksgivings in these few moments of silence (pause for a moment.) 
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Receive our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, until that day when you gather all creation around your throne where you will reign forever and ever.
Amen.
 
VIDEO: THE LORD’S PRAYER  Our Father, who art in heaven… 
 
VIDEO: Musical offering  “Blest Are They”

Blest are they, the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of God.
Blest are they, full of sorrow; they shall be consoled.
 
 Refrain:  Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you! Holy are you!
                   Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the Kingdom of God!
 
Blest are they, the lowly ones; they shall inherit the earth.
Blest are they who hunger and thirst; they shall have their fill.     Refrain
 
Blest are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs.
Blest are they, the pure of heart; they shall see God.      Refrain
 
Blest are they who seek peace; they are the children of God.
Blest are they who suffer in faith; the glory of God is theirs.        Refrain
 
Blest are you who suffer hate, all because of me.
Rejoice, be glad, yours Is the Kingdom; shine for all to see.        Refrain

 
How to give your offering now
Your friends and fellow members are sharing their gifts and talents to help us worship in this virtual setting. Through all that we are, all we say and all we do we endeavor to make Christ known. Please consider your contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass.  Send your offering through one of these 4 convenient methods:  Mail your check to church // Use your bank website “send-payment” feature // Go to PLC website www.peacelutheranlz.com and click on “make a donation” // Download and use the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app
 
VIDEO AND JOIN IN:  OFFERING PRAYER
God of all goodness, generations have turned to you,
gathered around your table, and shared your abundant blessings.
Number us among them that, as we gather these gifts from your abundance,
and give thanks for your rich blessings, we may feast upon your very self
and care for all that you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and Servant.
Amen.

VIDEO: BLESSING
May the God of all creation, in whose image we are made,
who claims us and calls us beloved, who strengthens us for service,
give you reason to rejoice and be glad!
 
The blessing of God, Sovereign, + Savior, and Spirit, be with you today and always.

VIDEO AND SING ALONG:   
CLOSING HYMN “For All the Saints”  (vs 6-7)
 
Behold there breaks a yet more glorious day: the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the Kings of glory passes on his way. Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!

VIDEO: DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord.  Thanks be to God. 

VIDEO:  Announcements

THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com