Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost November 13, 2022 The Order of Worship at 9:00 am
We continue to monitor the latest information regarding the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
At this time, the wearing of face coverings onsite is optional and left to personal preference. Knowing that individuals and families have varying needs at this time, the balcony is reserved as a mask required area.
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As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we are gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.
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WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Standing
HYMN 773 Precious Lord, Take my Hand
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Precious Lord, take my hand; Lead me on; let me stand. I am tired; I am weak; I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord; lead me home.
When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near; When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry; hear my call; Hold my hand lest I fall. Take my hand, precious Lord; lead me home.
When the darkness appears and the night draws near, And the day is past and gone, At the river I stand, Guide my feet; hold my hand. Take my hand, precious Lord; lead me home.
Text and music © 1938, 1966 Unichappell Music Inc., admin. Alfred Publishing Used by permission onelicense.net A 725004
CONFESSION
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who is eager to forgive and who loves us beyond our days. | Amen. Dear friends, together let us acknowledge our failure to love this world as Jesus does.
Kneeling or seated God of mercy and forgiveness, we confess that sin still has a hold on us. We have harmed your good creation. We have failed to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you. Turn us in a new direction. Show us the path that leads to life. Be our refuge and strength on the journey, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and friend. Amen.
Beloved of God: your sins are forgiven ☩ and you are made whole. God points the way to new life in Christ, who meets us on the road. Journey now in God’s abiding love through the power of the Holy Spirit. | Amen
Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. | And also with you.
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us with your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may live through what is temporary without losing what is eternal, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen
Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your requests.
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CHILDREN’S SERMON
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THE HOLY GOSPEL
Luke 21:5 19
As history moves toward God’s fulfillment there will be frightening signs and events. Before the end, believers will draw strength from their relationship to God and will be given the words they need to testify and to endure without fear.
The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, [Jesus] said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.”
They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them.
“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.
“But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.”
The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.
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Seated
Standing HYMN 787 On Eagle’s Wings
4 Seated SERMON
Pastor Mark H. Larson
Text and music © 1979 OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used by permission onelicense.net #A 725004
Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
United with your saints across time and place, we pray for our shared world.
Reviving God, keep your church active in its mission and ministry. Encourage bishops, deacons, pastors, and lay leaders to risk boldly in their proclamation and fill them with wisdom and endurance for challenging times.
Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.
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Renewing God, as the northern hemisphere prepares for winter, make us mindful of the ordered beauty of your creation. Teach us to treasure cycles of rest and new life. Help us care for what you have made. Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.
Loving God, accompany all who make sacrifices for the sake of others. Safeguard first responders and active-duty military personnel. Grant peace to veterans and heal any wounds in body, mind, or spirit. Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.
Healing God, your people cry out to you. Sustain doctors, nurses, and hospital personnel in their tireless work. Uphold mental health professionals and those in their care. May the sun of righteousness rise on all who are sick especially: Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.
Uniting God, unite this assembly in its shared mission and ministry for the sake of the gospel. Highlight ways we can better work together and give us patience to work through disagreement. Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.
Consoling God, abide with all who grieve for loved ones who have died especially: The Robert Peppel family. Comfort us with the promise of resurrection and new life with you. Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.
Accept these prayers, gracious God, and those known only to you; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Standing PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you. Please share a sign of blessing with your fellow worshipers in whatever way is comfortable for you.
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MISSION MOMENT
GATHERING OF GIFTS
Hazel Lang Lutheran Towers Resident
Please use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer. MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio
Standing OFFERING PRAYER
Blessed are you, Maker of all things. As you have entrusted us with all that you have created, now gather our gifts, nourish us with this sacrament, and send us to those who hunger and thirst, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. | Amen
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you. | And also with you. Lift up your hearts! | We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. | It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Honor and glory be to you, Lord God of all the ages; we give you thanks for the joy of your creation, and praise for your liberating love.
Searching and yearning God, you enter the wilderness and sweep the dark corners of our world because you hate nothing that you have made and long to draw us back to your heart. In Christ Jesus, you came into the world to save sinners, to welcome them, and to eat with them. You spread a table in our sight and invite us to join you in glory.
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
After supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
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Now send down your Holy Spirit, that your people who have strayed like lost sheep may dwell in the paths of righteousness and that these gifts of bread and wine may be for us the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.
Find those who are lost; reach any who have strayed; pursue all who seem determined to wander further and further from your fold.
Heal your earth; where the fruitful land is waste and void, where the mountains are quaking, and the birds of the air have fled, bring hope, transformation, and deliverance.
Redeem your creation in the power of your Spirit and draw all things through the free gift of your Son into the glory of your presence, now and forever. | Amen.
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…
LORD’S PRAYER
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 COMMUNION
Christ spreads a table before you. Gather here with all the saints. Seated
All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link
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The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen
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Let us pray. | We give you thanks, most gracious God, that you have fed us with the bread of heaven and given us a foretaste of Paradise. Enliven us to be your body in the world and to serve those who are in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
SENDING
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
BLESSING
The God of peace, who creates all things and calls them good, who makes us alive in Jesus, and who breathes on us the Spirit of hope, ☩ bless you now and forever. | Amen.
HYMN 796 How Firm a Foundation
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SENDING
Go in peace. Be a blessing in the world. | Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio
LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for Nov 6: In person: 217, Livestream: 169, Facebook 30
NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Christ the King Sunday
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
December 11th following 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the 2023 Proposed Budget.
Please also join us following the 9:00 AM and 11:00AM Worship Services on Sunday, November 27th for Listening Posts to discuss the 2023 Proposed Budget. Members of the Church Council, the Finance Team and the Church Staff will be on hand to review the document and answer questions. You can attend in person in Rudisill Hall or feel free to join the conversation online via Zoom. The link can be found in your Saturday update email from Redeemer.
If you are unable to attend the November 27th Listening Posts, we will convene additional Listening Posts on Sunday, December 4th following both services in Rudisill or via Zoom.
We look forward to your participation in one or both of these Listening Posts and to vote upon the budget in the Congregational Meeting on December 11th , 2022
TODAY – Sunday, November 13
The Council Nominating Committee would like to thank those of you who submitted names for consideration and to those of you who expressed an interest in serving Redeemer. This year’s Council nominees are: John Thomas, Alisa Norvelle, Don Noland, Leith Fitch, Ann Ridenour, Bob Gibeling, Doug Dumont, Jeff Guthrie, Shelia Brock, and Brian Ludvigsen. Ballots have been sent via Simply Voting (due November 13 by 12:30 PM) and hardcopies (due November 11 by 5:00 PM). Contact Robin Durdin, rdurdin@redeemer.org or 404.874.8664 x204 if you need assistance.
Angel Tree for the Girls of Wellspring Living
For the 11th year, Redeemer members will have the opportunity to shop for the girls of Wellspring Living – children (ages 12 – 17) who have been sexually trafficked and who
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are on a path of restoration. Please take an ornament from the Angel Tree in Sims Atrium and return a gift card in the box provided. Please see the emailed Weekly Updates for the on-line gift option. Questions? Contact amy.carpenter@comcast.net.
Goshen Valley Gift Drive
Help us create a Merry Christmas for the girls and boys living under Goshen Valley’s care. From November 13- December 11, you can donate items two ways:
• donate gifts using the Amazon list, which will ship items directly to Goshen Valley
• donate household items using tags on the giving tree in Sims Atrium and bring the items to church with you.
This drive is hosted by the Children and Family Ministries Team. Speak to Dn. Mary with questions.
Inspiritus Angel Tree
Once again, Redeemer members will have the opportunity to provide gifts for new arrivals through Inspiritus and their outreach ministry. These gifts either through Amazon gift cards, or direct requests will be for children and adults.
On the back of each ornament will be a suggested gift card. Gift cards in any amount will be used for these families as they resettle here in the Atlanta area Write the value on your gift cards and place them in the box by the tree.
The Amazon wish list will be provided on Sunday for your ease of use. From the Inspiritus family, thank you, Redeemer.
Rejoicing Spirits Today!
This month, Rejoicing Spirits is taking a break from our usual routine to support one of our favorite people- Mary Clara Haury- as she participates in a Songs for Kids event at Monday Night Garage at 3 pm on Sunday. The event features youth and young adults with disabilities and illnesses singing Taylor Swift songs, and Mary Clara has been practicing for months to be one of the performers! You are invited to attend, supporting MC and getting the word out about Rejoicing Spirits in the community. Tickets are $20; they benefit the organization and can be purchased at this link. Contact Deacon Mary if you would like to request a scholarship to cover part of the ticket. Meet at Monday Night Garage, or at Redeemer at 2:00 pm to carpool together. We will leave promptly at 2.
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Lutheran Towers 50th Anniversary!
Lutheran Towers Sunday is November 13th and we’re celebrating their 50th anniversary for the entire month of November.
You can help our Lutheran Towers neighbors by donating much needed items in boxes provided in the Sims Atrium. Check out the wish list below or go to https://www.lutherantowers.org/resident wishlist/:
Household Items
Blankets
Sheet Sets (All sizes Twin Queen Pillow and pillowcases
Towel and wash cloth sets
Throw/Lap Blankets
Toilet Tissue/ Paper Towels / Trash-Bags Dish Sets Pots and pan sets
Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning Dusting Kit with Extendable Handle
Laundry detergent Dish washing soap
Personal Items
Tooth paste & Toothbrush Body wash Pull-Ups Adult Diapers Slippers with Non-Skid Slippers Reading Glasses (various strengths)
Gift Cards
VISA Gift Cards
Kroger Publix Trader Joes Miscellaneous Walking Canes Grabber Tool Personal Buggy/ Shopping Carts
YOUTH
Our Kringles Youth Fundraiser continues through Sunday, November 20 . Help support our 2023 Middle School Mission Trip and High School Mission Trips by purchasing Kringles in person at our Youth Table in Sims Atrium. You can also purchase online with Credit Card only using this QR code. Kringles are $17 each. Check out our Holy Trinity Deal 3 for $45. Thanks for supporting our youth!
Our Middle School Parents will gather today from 10:00 am-10:45 am. This is fellowship based and a great time to connect with other Middle School Parents.
Middle School Youth Lunch Gathering Our Middle School Youth will gather for lunch on Sunday, November 20 after 11 AM service. Location TBD. Please give a heads up to Hillary if you plan on attending.
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YOUNG ADULTS
Young Adult Small Group
Our fall series continues with the book Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan, led by group member Robert Boyd. We meet from 10-10:45 in Katy’s Corner (corner of the upstairs hallway near the front elevator with comfy chairs). Reading in advance is not required. Join any week!
Young Adults Lunch Together today
Meet in Sims Atrium near the red doors after the 11:00 service on Sunday, November 13 to walk to lunch somewhere in the neighborhood. This is a casual time to catch up with each other and get to know other young adults at Redeemer. Come join us! Participants pay for their own meal, but assistance is available if it would help you participate.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Christopher’s Haven Service Opportunity
Christopher's Haven is a non-profit that provides housing for children with cancer and their families while they are in treatment at the Proton Therapy Center just down the street from Redeemer. We are developing a partnership so that Redeemer families can support them, starting in your own kitchen! Find more information on how to provide a meal or a sweet treat on the form. CLICK HERE to see the Sign Up form.
Children’s Christmas Program
Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings! (and Queens!) We are excited to have our Children's Christmas program back in person this year with our favorite songs and costumes! This is a meaningful way for our kids to make the good news of this ancient and beautiful story fresh each year. Rehearsals will be during Sunday School on October 23, November 6, November 13, and November 27, with a required Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 3: 9:30-11:00 am. The performance will be Sunday, December 4: 10 am (9:30 'call time' for performers). Ages 2- 5th grade are welcome. To register, fill out the Sunday School form. If you have already registered for Sunday School, no additional registration is needed.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Keystone Time Together *DATE CHANGE*
Mark your calendar for THURSDAY November 17th at 12-2pm and register for the next Keystone Time Together! Join us for an uplifting 30-minute worship service with communion in the sanctuary followed by lunch and fellowship. Register at this link or sign up at the welcome desk.
COMMUNITY
Peace Not Walls - A Conversation November 17, 7-8:30pm EST Online
We are a church that does God’s work in the world — restoring and reconciling communities. The ELCA is working for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel through our campaign, Peace Not Walls. Through accompaniment, advocacy and awareness-raising,
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Peace Not Walls connects ELCA members to our companions and promotes dignity, full respect for human rights, healing and reconciliation. With our Palestinian Lutheran companions, we also accompany Palestinians and Israelis, Jews, Christians and Muslims working together for peace with justice.
Join Mary Peterson, our Synod's Peace Not Walls representative, and Allison Lizdas, Assistant to the Bishop, for a conversation about Peace Not Walls and how you can get involved this Advent. Register here
Harvest Home Concert
Saturday, Nov 19 | 7 pm
This 16th concert will be streamed live at Redeemer.org and HarvestHomeConcert.org during and can be viewed after the concert. With guest soloists and the music of Aaron Copland, Stephen Paulus, and seasonal favorites we will focus on Home...as much our destination as where we are from...the place where we are welcomed, known and loved. Masks are optional, but the balcony remains a mask-required area for those who desire additional protection.
Christmas Program- You’re Invited!
Our Children's Christmas Program is back! This year it will be held on Sunday, December 4th at 10 am in the sanctuary. After the program, there is brunch in the Sims Atrium for the whole congregation and Advent activities for kids and their families. Please plan to attend the program and support our kids as they tell this ancient and beautiful story in their own way.
Live Nativity@ Bethlehem Village
Sunday, December 11 | 1-4 PM
Get ready! LiveNativity@BethlehemVillage will again be our gift to our Midtown friends and neighbors. The people of Redeemer will again re enact what life might have been like in Bethlehem the day after Jesus was lowly, yet heavenly born in their midst. Presented on Redeemer Green, Costumed Redeemer artisans, musicians, shepherds, angels, Pharisees, Wise Men, Roman soldiers, census-takers and townspeople will tell this story to our neighbors through their everyday village activities.
Please consider volunteering a specific skill or role, or just to lend a hand to share your joy with our neighbors. For more information contact Don Noland dfnoland@gmail.com or Janet Preston janethaury@gmail.com
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Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Event Time
Location Worship
Confirmation Large Group High School SS Prayer, Mindfulness Children’s Sunday School YA Small Group Middle School Parents
Confirmation Small Groups Be Still and Journey Coffee with Pastor Rejoicing Spirits
Monday, November 14
Quilters
Carillon Ringers
Tuesday, November 15
Morning Bible Study Reads and Reels
Pr Jonathan book study Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 16
Early Birds Bible Study Wednesday night dinner Faithful Hands Pastor’s Class Seraphim Cherubim Worship Redeemer Ringers
Thursday, November 17
Keystone Luncheon Lectionary Study
Liberation Thoughts II Tolkien Group
Friday, November 18 -
Saturday, November 19
Harvest Home Concert
9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
In-person/ Livestream Fireside Youth Lounge Room 121 Various Rooms Katy’s Corner Library Various rooms Room 119 Sims Atrium Monday Night Garage
9:30 AM 12:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Fireside Hinely Music Hall
7:30 AM 9:30 AM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
4:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
12:00 PM 1:30 PM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom Zoom Rudisill/Zoom
Reception/Zoom
Sims Atrium Room 119 Rudisill Hall Room 204 Room 203 Sanctuary Room 202
Sanctuary/Atrium Zoom Zoom Zoom
7:00 PM 10:00 PM Sanctuary/Atrium
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731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759
The Rev. Mark H. Larson
Senior Pastor, ext. 201
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner ........................................... Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203
The Rev. Jonathan Trapp ............................................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233
The Rev. Jenny McLellan
STAFF
Bob Boyd .........................................................................
Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224
Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232
Property Administrator, ext. 210 Alexa Brooks ........................................................................................................ Receptionist, ext. 200
Kofi Broadnax
Seth Brown Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Michael Clarke LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org Robin Durdin .......................................................................... Office Administration Director, ext. 204 Kate Elkins .................................................................................................. Preschool Director, ext. 252 Kira Garvie................................................................................ Organ Scholar, kgarvie@redeemer.org
David Hansen Adult Choral Director, ext. 236
Sarah Hawbecker Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck.................................................. Children & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227
Jennifer Isaacson ..................................................................... Financial Information Director, ext. 237 Hillary Nelson .......................................................................... Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Stacey Williams Head of Security
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