Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost -– November 17, 2024
The Order of Worship at 9:00 am
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 and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Standing HYMN 438
My Lord, What a Morning
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, our refuge, our delight, our beginning and our end. | Amen.
Let us come in truth before the one who loves us and has freed us from our sin.
Kneeling or seated
Eternal One, robed in majesty and mercy, we confess that sin has taken hold of us and we are complicit in its power. We are disturbed in spirit and our hearts cannot rest. Unbind us and set us free. Lead us again to the waters of rebirth, that we may live just and generous lives for the good of your world and the care of our neighbors, following in the servant way of Jesus. Amen.
These words are trustworthy and true: Christ bore our sins once, for all, on the cross, swallowing up death forever. For his sake, you are ☩ forgiven and God remembers your sin no more. Let your heart be glad again, and rejoice in your salvation. | Amen.
Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. | And also with you. Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen.
Seated
CHILDREN’S SERMON
Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL
Mark 13:1-8
In the last week of his life, Jesus warned his disciples concerning trials that were to come upon them and upon the world. He exhorts the listener: Do not be alarmed.
Before the reading: The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord. As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”
When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?” Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.”
After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.
Seated SERMON
Standing HYMN 785
When Peace Like a River
Pastor Mark H. Larson
Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Each portion of the prayers concludes: Merciful God, | receive our prayer. At the conclusion of the prayers: Amen
Rooted in God’s abundant love for the world, let us pray for our neighbors, the church, and all of creation.
O God, in the washing of water you set us free from the power of sin and death. Unite all the baptized in the covenant you have made with us, as we strive for your justice and peace in all the earth. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
By your merciful might you sustain all creation. Stir us from complacency with the harm we inflict on the earth, and urge us to adopt sustainable ways of life that protect and restore our planet. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
With a selfless power you protect all who take refuge in you. As nations rise against nations, defend all who are displaced or affected by war or violence especially for the people of Palestine, Ukraine, and Lebanon. Empower all people and nations to pursue peace. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
In your presence you give fullness of joy. Care for all for whom joy feels distant. Be present with persons experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, or any mental illness. Speak healing to all those who are sick or in need, we especially pray for…
Bring them healing and wholeness. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
Through the years you have gathered your church and this community for worship, fellowship, formation, and service. Enable us to look beyond the walls of our building to perceive where you are calling us forward. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
With thanksgiving we remember Elizabeth of Hungary, Doris Reickert, Mary Michael Foster, and all saints and angels who delight in your everlasting presence. As their lives inspire ours, provoke us always to love, holding fast to the confession of our hope in you. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
We offer our prayers to you, gracious God, trusting in your boundless love for all that you have made, through Jesus Christ our Savior. 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.
Seated
GATHERING OF GIFTS
MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio
Standing OFFERING PRAYER
Lord Jesus, our portion and our cup, you offered yourself in love for the world, and in this meal you nourish us with your life. Fill us with your abundance, that we may feed the hungry and welcome the stranger, trusting in your name. 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.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Holy are you, and blessed is your Son, Jesus Christ. By his death and resurrection, he conquered death and opened to us the way of eternal life. Through him, you called us to be your holy people, to live by faith, to work in love, and to bear witness to your grace.
On the night he was betrayed, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Drink from this, all of you. This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me."
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we, filled with your Spirit, may be renewed in our calling to live as your saints in this world.
Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, 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
Seated
Behold, God is making all things new. Take your place in the new creation. All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion.
Standing
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen
Let us pray. | Faithful God, you have spread before us a feast of rich food and drink
in the body and blood of your Son. Now send us out to labor with you, in service to the world you have made, and among the people you have made your home, in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
SENDING
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
BLESSING
The Ancient One, enthroned, the Crucified One, now risen, the Indwelling One, poured out, ☩ bless you now and forever. Amen.
Canticle of the Turning
SENDING
Go in peace. Encourage one another in Christ. | Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio
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LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for November 10: In person: 216, Online 180 NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Christ the King Sunday
Official Notice of CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: December 15 following 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services with an online option at 10:15 am
The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the 2025 Proposed Budget.
Please also join us following the 9:00 AM and 11:00AM Worship Services on Sunday, Nov. 17th, 24th, or Dec. 8th for Listening Posts to discuss the 2025 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 the Library or feel free to join the conversation online via Zoom. The link can be found in your Saturday Nov 16th update email from Redeemer.
Congratulations to the following members on their election to our Congregation Council for a 3year term beginning in 2025:
Frank Hull, Erica Fletcher, Liz Kim, Kevin Chunn, and Hallie Dillon
Join us for an installation service to be held during worship on Sunday, December 1. We want to thank all nominees for the Congregation Council for their willingness to serve our congregation in this important role. Your fellow members indeed value your gifts.
Created to Be...Generous
We are asking every family to return their pledge of support to Redeemer’s ministries through our website, email, or by returning your pledge card in the mail or in-person.
Stewardship packets are available at the Welcome Desk in the Sims Atrium.
Final Sunday! It’s that time of the year – the Youth are selling Kringles for our major yearly fundraiser. We will be taking orders Nov. 3, 10, & 17. Price: $18 each, 3 for $47, (plus $3 processing for card payments). Orders will be available for pickup on Dec. 8 & 15.
New Members Class at 10 AM in the Reception Room
All those interested in learning more about Lutheran theology, the history of Redeemer, and joining Redeemer are invited to join Pr. Ruth Hamilton and John Garrigan for a 6-week class. For more information or to RSVP, please email Pr. Mark at mlarson@redeemer.org
Rejoicing Spirits
It’s time to rejoice again!! This special worship service is designed to be accessible to people of all abilities- yes, that means you! We are all beloved children of God with strengths and
weaknesses. People with disabilities and their caregivers need the support of their faith community. We all need to be reminded that whatever our abilities, we are enough. Come to be a friend and make some amazing new friends!
Meet in Rudisill Hall from 10:15 - 10:45 (before or after attending your usual service!)
HARVEST HOME CONCERT – NEW DATE AND TIME
Sunday, Nov 17 at 7 pm | Streamed Live at Redeemer.org & HarvestHomeConcert.org
The Harvest Home Concert is Redeemer’s musical celebration of Thanksgiving. This year we welcome the Midtown High School Mastery Treble Choir led by Kevin Hill, and soloists from Redeemer, Georgia State University, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. As a gift to the community, the concert is presented free of charge.
YOUTH
Confirmation at 9:45 AM
Fireside for 6-7th graders
2nd floor office for 8th graders
For more information, please contact Pastor Jonathan.
On Nov. 24 during the Faith Formation hour, the Youth will have a combined HS/MS service project preparing care bags for Georgia Tech students at Grace House, and we’ll also be decorating the Youth Lounge for Advent/Christmas!
On Dec. 8, the Youth are having our yearly Christmas party from 12:30-2:00. Join us for games, Chinese food, a gingerbread house build-off, and more! Bring sharable candy for decorating the gingerbread houses.
Group for Parents of Middle School Confirmands
Hallie Dillon is facilitating a group for all the parents of confirmation youth (6th-8th grade), to discuss the materials the confirmands are learning and for general mutual support. Meetings will be every week that confirmation classes occur, during the faith formation hour (9:45-10:45) in room 103. Contact Hallie at halliedillon@me.com or (404)862-5441 with any questions!
Children’s Christmas Program
Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings! (and all royalty!) We are preparing again for our children’s Christmas Program 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 during Sunday School on Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, with a Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 7: 9:30-11:00 am. The performance is Sunday, December 8: 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.
KEYSTONE MINISTRY
Thursday, Nov 21 | 12:45 – 3 PM Rudisill Hall - Enjoy a film and snacks, “The Sting”
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
“The Difficult Words of Jesus” – Meanings and Contexts
Led by Ed Scherlacher with Don Noland | Sundays 10 AM | Room 121
Inspired by Amy-Jill Levine’s book “The Difficult Words of Jesus,” this class will review sayings of Jesus that have been misinterpreted and used to marginalize “others” in history.
Be Still and Journey, Open to anyone interested
Led by Pat Cornwell | Sundays 10 AM | Room 119
“Shaped by the Word, The Power of Scripture in Spiritual Formation” by M. Robert Mulholland, Jr. For those who hunger for a deeper relationship with God and often struggle with barriers that keep us from being able to meditate and listen to God.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom
Currently studying 1st & 2nd Samuel. A full breakfast is served from 7 am.
Book Study with Pastor Jonathan Tuesdays | 5 PM
Join Pr Jonathan on Zoom as the group discusses “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer Reading is always encouraged but not required, your presence is enough!
Early Bird Bible Study led by David Ott Wednesdays | 4 PM | Reception room | Study on 1 and 2 Chronicles
Pastor’s Class led by Pastor Mark Wednesdays | 6 PM | In-person and online
“Seeing Salvation” The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus has shaped Western art for nearly two thousand years. Not only were they beautiful to look at, these images reflected and shaped the faith of both artist and viewer. Join us as we trace the life of Christ in image and art and discover how the greatest story ever told also became the framework for some of the greatest art ever seen.
The Seekers Bible Study led by Bill Pegram
Mondays | 1:30 PM | Reception Room/Zoom
Join us as we dig deep into the Gospel of Matthew. Light refreshments served.
Join Faithful Hands Ministry for the First Fall 2024 Hat and Scarf Challenge!
We're collecting hats and scarves for the Food Ministries' Holiday Meals this Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you can make a scarf, cowl, or hat, by Thanksgiving, great! If not, you have until Christmas to contribute. Knit or crochet as many as you like just ensure scarves are at least 60 inches long and use any pattern you enjoy.
This is a wonderful way to support those who rely on our Food Ministry. Completed items can be dropped off in the Fall 2024 Challenge box in Room 119. Yarn is available in plastic containers in the same room. For questions or pattern ideas, contact Pat Cornwell at jpcorn90@gmail.com. Let’s revive this tradition.
For the Girls of Wellspring Living : our 13th Angel Tree : Sims Atrium
November 17 through December 15
Once again, we have the opportunity to shop for the girls of Wellspring Living – children (ages 12 – 17) who have been trafficked and who are on a path of restoration. Please take an ornament for your tree and return a gift card. On each ornament is a suggested gift card. Gift cards in any dollar value will be used for the girls’ school and craft supplies, meals, clothing, special outings, or for stocking the boutique where the girls can “shop” for special items as rewards for scholastic achievement. Write the value on your gift cards and place them in the box by the tree. Thank you Kathy Hill and the women of Northside Circle for the creation of the ornaments. Questions? Contact Charissa Schultz or Amy Carpenter via Realm.
Inspiritus Hope Tree
Each year, Inspiritus resettles a significant number of refugees as they begin their journey from surviving to thriving, and our Hope Tree campaign is the opportunity for us to give the gift of warmth to refugee and immigrant families. Our goal is to provide each of the 600+ clients we resettled this year with a warm coat for the winter, and this is made possible by the generosity of those who donate coats and monetary gifts to purchase coats. If you would like to donate a coat, you can do so in the Atrium. If you would like to donate so we can purchase coats, you can do so online at www.weinspirit.org/give-financially (Select Hope Tree from the drop down) Each year, we are humbled and grateful to bring smiles to the faces of those who have faced significant challenges in adjusting to their new lives.
Goshen Valley Giving Tree | November 17 - December 15
Help us create a Merry Christmas for the foster boys and girls living under Goshen Valley's care!
You can donate items in 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.
Thanksgiving Dinner Event Hosted by the Food Ministry
This Thanksgiving season, the Food Ministry invites everyone in need of a meal to join us for a special Thanksgiving dinner. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 26, featuring a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the classic fixings.
We’re excited to welcome partners from Aniz.org, River Edge, Lazarus, and the Public Defender’s Office, who will be on-site offering their services. Additionally, Hope Thru Soap will be stationed in the 4th Street parking lot to provide showers and other resources for our guests. As an added gesture, each guest will receive a toiletry kit to take with them.
A heartfelt thank you to Sheila Brock’s daughter, Kelsey Goldfarb, who organized a neighborhood effort to assemble 50 hygiene kits for the Food Ministry’s giveaway. The children enjoyed decorating the bags, and we are grateful to Kelsey and her team for their kindness in preparing these “blessing bags” for our guests.
Calendar for November 17 – November 22, 2024
Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Event Time Location
Worship
J.O.Y. choir
HS Youth
Budget Hearing
6th /7th grade confirmation
8th grade confirmation
Pr. Jonathan Class
Difficult Words of Jesus
Be Still & Journey
New members class
Children’s Sunday School
Rejoicing Spirits
Budget Hearing
Harvest Home Concert
Monday, November 18
The Seekers Bible Study
Carillon Ringers
Tuesday, November 19
Morning Bible Study
Pr. Jonathan Book Study
Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 20
Early Birds Bible Study
Wednesday Night Dinner
Seraphim Choir
Pastors Class
Redeemer Ringers Worship
Thursday, November 21
Keystone Movie Tolkien Group
Friday, November 22
Saturday, November 23
9:00 AM (Jazz) 11:00 AM
Organ & Choir
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
10:00 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 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 10:00 AM -10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6:00 PM
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
In-person/ On-Line
Room 211
Youth Lounge
Fireside Room 2nd floor office
Conference Room Room 121
Room 119
Reception Room
Various Rooms
Rudisill Hall
Sanctuary
Reception Room Hinely Music Hall
Reception Room Zoom
Rudisill/Zoom
Reception/Zoom
Sims Atrium Room 204
Rudisill Hall/Zoom Room 202
Sanctuary
Rudisill Hall Zoom
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Trapp .......................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233
STAFF
Seth Brown ................................................................... Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218
Brandon Davis ................................................... Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232
Robin Durdin Office Administration Director, ext. 204
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
Nate Humpherys Youth Director, ext. 230
Larry Lowe Security Officer
Stacey Williams Head of Security