Sunday Nov 20, 2022 - Order of Worship at 9 am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta GA USA

Christ the King Sunday - November 20, 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.

Please use the links available on the viewing page to let us know that you are worshiping with us, to submit any prayer requests, to let us know if you need help or are available to help a neighbor, and to continue giving financially to support the ongoing ministries of Redeemer.

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 855 Crown Him with Many Crowns

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, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with us, reign in us, and make this world into a fit habitation for your divine majesty, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen

Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your requests.

Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON

Standing

THE HOLY GOSPEL

Luke 23:33-43

Amid scoffing and slander from those who sarcastically call him Messiah and king, Jesus reveals that to be Messiah and king is to give one’s life for others. Here he uses his power to welcome a despised sinner to paradise but puts his own death into God’s hands.

The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. ⟦Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”⟧ And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let

him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”

One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

United with your saints across time and place, we pray for our shared world. We pray for your church. Embolden denominations and faith based organizations in creative and collaborative ministries and increase our work for the sake of the gospel.

Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.

We pray for the earth. Protect waterways from pollution and animal habitats from destruction. Guide us in careful stewardship of waters, plant life, and animals.

Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.

We pray for the nations of the world. Instill in every leader’s heart a desire for justice and peace. Support the work of international collaborations that seek the goals of health and joy for all people (especially).

Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.

We pray for all who are undermined or oppressed. Amplify the voices of the unheard and break open stubborn systems of injustice. Bring about your righteousness and fill us all with your redeeming light.

Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.

We pray for this assembly. Guide our pastor’s, deacon, and council members in discernment, and nurture new leaders with fresh ideas. Give this congregation a spirit of discipleship and service.

Lord, in your mercy, | receive our prayer.

We give thanks for all who have died in the faith (especially). Console us who mourn and comfort us with the beautiful promise of life in your kingdom.

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.

Please let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m Worshiping link as you would the attendance pad at church.

Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS

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.

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

Standing

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen

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 890 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

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 13: In person: 240, Livestream: 160, Facebook 19

NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER First Sunday of Advent

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

December 11 following 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services

The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the 2023 Proposed Budget.

The 2023 Annual Budget has been prepared by Staff and the Finance Ministry team and is linked here: 2023 ELCR Financial Budget Document Link

Please also join us following the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Worship Services on Sunday, November 27th, and Sunday, December 4th 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. 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. The vote will be held live following the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Worship services with an additional Zoom only meeting at 10:30 AM.

Master Planning Update

Thank you to those who came by to meet our architects in Sims Atrium. Your continued engagement in the Master Planning process keeps us taking Faithful Steps forward together as a congregation. Members of our Management Team are working hard with our consultants to bring together a comprehensive and accurate summary of the dreams we visioned together for Redeemer’s future. We appreciate your patience as we strive for excellence in our duty to represent all the voices that were heard. Our next step is to thoughtfully review the data and summary compiled by our consultants and share that information with Redeemer’s Council and Congregation. Members of our Management Team will also be sharing an overview of the prevalent visioning themes identified in our last phase during Ministry Team meetings in the next couple months. We hope to see you at your next meeting!

TODAY Sunday, November 20

Thank you to our Nomination Committee for their leadership through the 2022 election process and to those willing to be nominated: your fellow members indeed value your gifts.

Congratulations to the following Redeemer members on their election to our Congregation Council beginning in 2023: Jeff Guthrie, Alisa Norvelle, Doug Dumont, John Thomas, and Leith Fitch. They will be installed Sunday, December 4. We thank God for blessing Redeemer with these committed leaders and ask for your prayers and support for them as they work on your behalf.

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 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.

Lutheran Towers 50th Anniversary!

The 50th anniversary continues through the 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)

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!

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.

Our High School Youth will gather on Sunday, November 27 after 11 AM service to help decorate the Youth Lounge together for Christmas. Please give a heads up to Hillary if you plan on attending.

Youth Christmas Party Youth grades 6 12 are invited to our annual Youth Christmas Party! Please join us in the Youth Lounge on Sunday, December 4 from 12:30pm 3:00pm for lunch and a whole bunch of Christmas fun! Lunch will be from Panda Express. Bring a wrapped gift ($10 or less) for our non-gag gift exchange. RSVP to Hillary by Wednesday, November 30 for food ordering purposes and further details.

Youth Holiday Event @ Lutheran Towers

Mark your calendars as we will be heading to Lutheran Towers on Sunday, December 11 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm to do a holiday party with the residents. We will be doing:

• Christmas carols and sing along

• Cookie decorating contest

• Christmas card writing and decorating

• And more! If your youth or youth and family are interested in being a part of this event, please contact Paul Isaacson.

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!

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Advent Celebration

On December 4th, after the Christmas Program, please plan on staying for brunch in the atrium and activities to help your family prepare for a meaningful Advent season. We will have cookie decorating, a service project for Christopher’s Haven, advent wreath making, and more! No RSVP required.

Family Christmas Eve Service

At 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve we are excited to return to our in person Family Christmas Eve service! We love to have our kids help out and lead this special service for their friends, families, and our visitors. Please fill out this short form to express interest if you would like to help. Deacon Mary will then work with you to find the right role for your child.

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- be prepared!

If your family is participating, we have one more rehearsal during Sunday School on November 27, with a required Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 3: 9:30 11:00 am. Parents on dress rehearsal day you will sign in your kids and help them pick out their costume, label it with their name, and put it in their SS classroom for the next day. Then, you are free to go until pick up time or stay and help out. The performance will be Sunday, December 4: 10 am (9:30 'call time' for performers).

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

On November 22nd the Lutheran Community Food Ministry will host their annual “A Time to Share Beyond Soup Thanksgiving Meal.”

This event will feature a special Thanksgiving meal prepared by Chef Michael, that will feature turkey with all the fixings. In addition, we will have several of our community partners including Hope Through Soap who will provide showers, grooming, and fresh clothing. We are also expecting a special visit from our Mayor Andre Dickens. We are expecting around 250 people in our dining room, and we still need volunteers to help set

up tables and tents, prepare plates, serve meals, watch traffic, provide hospitality, and clean up.

We are also providing a meal at a second event in the afternoon in Decatur, GA serving homeless citizens with our partner, the Atlanta Public Defenders Office. Please check with Pastor Bonner or Stephanie Hart our volunteer coordinator if you are interested in volunteering. Pastor Ron can be reached at rbonner@redeemer.org

COMMUNITY

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

Calendar for November 20 November 26, 2022

Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links

Sunday, November 20, 2022

Event Time

Worship

Youth Team Mtg. High School SS Prayer, Mindfulness

Children’s Sunday School YA Small Group Be Still and Journey Coffee with Pastor MS Lunch Outing

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 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 2:00 PM

Location

In-person/ Livestream Reception

Youth Lounge Room 121 Various Rooms

Katy’s Corner Room 119 Sims Atrium Off Site

Monday, November 21

Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Hinely Music Hall Tuesday, November 22

Morning Bible Study LCFM Thanksgiving Pr Jonathan book study

Wednesday, November 23

7:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom

Leona Fehn Memorial 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Sanctuary Thursday, November 24

Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 25

Church Office Closed Saturday, November 26

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER

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 Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224

STAFF

Bob Boyd .........................................................................

Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232

Kofi Broadnax ..................................................................................... Property Administrator, ext. 210 Alexa Brooks Receptionist, ext. 200 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