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The Last Sunday of the Church Year, November 24, 2024

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH – LCMS

700 Main St.  P.O. Box 220   Clyman, WI  53016  

Rev. Daniel L. Bohn & Church 1(920) 341-2025   shepherdatzion@gmail.com

Worship Times: Sundays – 8:30am & Wednesdays – 7:00pm

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Music –  Dee Dee Wille      Elder – Dave Stuebe / Wed: Ralph Kohlhoff

Bulletin Announcements: Email: zionclyman@gmail.com

Congregation Information: Neal Kohlhoff Email: neal.kohlhoff50@gmail.com

Altar Guild for November:  Chris & Serene Seufzer               Thank you

 Guests.  Welcome to Zion.  We are happy to have you worship with us.  Please sign our guestbook located in the Narthex.  About Holy Communion:  We welcome to the Lord’s Table all who have repented of their sins and seek to amend their sinful life; all who believe that Jesus is truly present in, with, and under the bread and the wine; and all who believe that through the words “given and shed for you” forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given.  If this is your confession and you are a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, then come with a thankful heart and join us.   If you are a visitor and would like to commune, please talk with Pastor Dan before the service.  To help in preparing to receive Holy Communion open the front cover of the Burgundy hymnal or turn to pages 329 & 330.  Gluten free wafers are available, please talk with an Elder or Pastor before the service if you would appreciate them.

As We Gather The Last Sunday of the Church Year is about the end times, the day of judgment when Jesus Christ “will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,”  Christ, “whose kingdom will have no end.”  Often the last Sunday of the church year is known as the Sunday of fulfillment, when all the plans and promises of God’s salvation break forth in the resurrection of all flesh and eternal life in the new heavens and earth.  With the vision of the prophet Daniel, we are given a picture of the Father and the Son as the court of final judgment is about to be held.  Christ reminds us that we do not know the time or hour of His return, His warning is to be on guard and alert for when He returns as the judge of the world.

Ringing of the Bell and Welcome

Hymn  “The Day Is Surely Drawing Near”        LSB 508

 Invocation – In the name of the Father and of the X Son and of the Holy Spirit.      Amen.

 Opening Sentences Psalm 39 – We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.  O Lord, make me to know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!  Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you.  And now, O Lord, for what do I wait?  My hope is in you.

 Confession and Absolution – Most merciful Lord Jesus Christ, from Your exalted throne at the right hand of the Father You live and reign over all creation.  Receive our humble plea for mercy, life, and forgiveness of our sin, and grant to us Your life giving grace as You cleanse us in heart and soul.  All:  Merciful Savior, our Lord and King, we are sinful people.  We inherited the legacy of original sin from our first parents, Adam and Eve.  We are by nature sinful and unclean.  In our daily lives we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed.  We deserve Your eternal punishment.  Through the power of the Holy Spirit we repent of our sins and humbly ask Your grace and forgiveness as our Lord and Savior.  By the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, lead us to change what is sinful in our lives, that each day we may grow in righteousness and godly living to the glory of Your holy name.  Amen      Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen

 Prayer of the Day – Lord Jesus Christ, govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit so that, ever mindful of Your glorious return, we may persevere in both faith and holiness of living; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

 Old Testament Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 –   “As I looked, “thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat.  His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool.  His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.  A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him.  Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him.  The court was seated, and the books were opened.  Vs13-14  “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven.  He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.  He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him.  His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Our Epistle or New Testament Reading Revelation 1:4-8 – John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.  To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father–to him be glory and power for ever and ever!  Amen.  Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him.  So shall it be!  Amen.  “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Verse – Alleluia.  Christ said; “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”  Alleluia.

 Holy Gospel  Mark 13:24-37 – The Holy Gospel according St. Mark the Thirteenth chapter.       Glory to You, O Lord.   “But in those days, following that distress,” ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’  “At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.  And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.  “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.  Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door.  I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.  Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.  “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.  Be on guard!  Be alert!  You do not know when that time will come.  It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back–whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.  If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.  What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!'”      This is the Gospel of the Lord.   Praise to You, O Christ.

Hymn  “God Has Spoken by His Prophets”       LSB 583

Bible Study on views of the End Times

Apostles’ Creed –   I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.  And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayers of the Church

We gather our Tithes and Offerings

 Service of the Sacrament  

Preface   2 Timothy 4:22 – 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 Him thanks and praise.       Rejoicing in our Baptism, which creates faith in our hearts and daily renews us, we laud and magnify Your holy name. With joy we join in the unending praise of the angels and archangels and all the company of heaven in singing;

Sanctus                                                                       LSB 208

The Words of Our Lord – Consecration of the Elements

Proclamation of Christ  1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20 – As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.      Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 

The 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.

Pax Domini  The peace of the Lord be with you always.    Amen.

Agnus Dei                                                                  LSB 210

Distribution Hymns:“The Clouds of Judgment Gather”  LSB 513                      “For Me to Live Is Jesus”  LSB 742  “Jesus Shall Reign” LSB 832

Nunc Dimittis                                                            LSB 211

Closing Prayer – We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.   Amen

Benediction

Dismissal – Go, live and serve in the peace of the Risen and Triumphant Lord, who was, who is and who is to come!  Amen!    Alleluia!  Thanks be to God.   Amen

 Hymn “Christ Is Surely Coming”    LSB 509

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 YES IN CHRIST    Saying Yes With Our Treasures

Needed per week to make budget: $3177

Attendance/Communed: 11/13/2024 = 12/10    11/17/2024 = 48/42

Giving: 11/17/2024: Envelopes = $1660   Plate = $20

Calendar of Events:

• TODAY November 24^th: Voters Special Meeting
• Wednesday November 27^th: Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7pm
• Saturday November 30^th: Decorating the Church for Christmas at 9am
• Wednesday December 4^th, 11^th, & 18^th: Advent Service at 7pm
• Thursday December 19^th: Quilting from 11am – 2pm
• Tuesday December 24^th: Christmas Eve Service at 7pm
• Wednesday December 25^th: Christmas Day Service at 8:30am

 Special Announcement – We will be having a voter’s special meeting immediately after the worship service TODAY to discuss and make possible decisions on reroofing the parsonage and the roof over the altar area/chancel of the church.

Happy Birthday:          Layla A 11/26              Jacob S  11/27

Dick W  11/27            Andrea H  11/30

Choir meets on Wednesday nights at 6pm in the Sanctuary.   We welcome everyone to join in the singing fun.

Handbell Choir will be starting in January.  All are invited.   Practices will be immediately following the Sunday service.

QUILTING – The quilters meet on Thursdays 11am to 2pm. If interested, contact Caroline Jeffers as they do not meet every Thursday. Donations of fabric, sheets (flat or fitted), and yarn are always appreciated. You do not have to know how to sew as there are many non-sewing tasks to be completed. All are welcome to join us for the quilting fun! We will meet next on Thursday, December 19th.

Advent theme this year will be: “His Name Shall Be Called” – Wonderful Counselor. Mighty God. Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace. These titles from Isaiah 9 describe the Savior who is to come, Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God in human flesh. During our 3 Wednesday services we will encounter the person and work of Christ as it was foretold by the prophet Isaiah.   Services will begin on Wednesday December 4^th, 11^th, & 18^th at 7pm.

Christmas Eve Service: December 24^th at 7pm.

Christmas Day Service: December 25^th at 8:30am.

 

The Gathering Source is in need of the following:

Canned Fruit,                                Cream of Mushroom soup            Ketchup

Canned Vegetables,                     Cream of Celery soup                   Mayo

Canned Spaghetti Sauce              Cream of Chicken soup                 Salad Dressing

Canned Tuna (Name Brand)         All canned soups                           Chili

Turkey Stuffing                              Cake Mixes                                    Cookie Mixes

Boxed Milk                                    Vegetable Oil                                 Saltines

All donations are greatly appreciated.

 

Special Prayers – We continue to pray for Wendy Sampson who had cataract surgery on Tuesday, November 19^th.    We continue to keep in our prayers, all in our congregation who are recovering from surgery, going through testing and in need of God’s comfort, healing and strength.

24^th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE – Saturday, December 14^th, 2024     11am – 1pm    $15 per box (3 Dozen in a box)   Also available…Homemade Caramel Corn $7 for a gallon bag    Pre-orders ONLY so order early                              Call 920-927-5734   Immanuel Lutheran Church  210 Lincoln Avenue, Reeseville, WI   Pickup in the Parish Hall.

Helen Kennedy’s 90^th birthday is on December 4^th. Since she moved to Madison and no longer drives, she has not been quilting. There are note cards on the white table in back of church, if you would like to write her a short birthday greeting. Please leave your cards in the basket and we will make sure the greetings get to her.

From the Board of Stewardship and Evangelism –   Isaiah 51:6 – “For the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment.” The things of this earth that hold our attention, that cause us worry, that tempt us away from the Lord, are all passing away. They will vanish like a garment. They are not for us to worry over, but rather to use for the Lord’s purposes. The things of this world are not ends in and of themselves, but only means to be used wisely by the children of the kingdom that has no end.

The Pewpoint – Theme of the Day –  In Repentance We Are Alert to the Coming of Christ.     The signs of the end are all around us, constant reminders that “heaven and earth will pass away.” But all of these signs are centered in the cross of Christ, whereby He has conquered sin and death, that we might be raised with Him in righteousness through His Word of the Gospel, which “will not pass away” (Mark 13:31). He is “the firstborn of the dead,” who in His great love “has freed us from our sins by his blood” (Rev. 1:5). His salvation is certain because “his dominion is an everlasting dominion” and His Kingdom “shall not be destroyed” (Dan. 7:14). For this purpose He came into the world, to reign in love through His voice of the Gospel, which is the truth (John 18:37). So is the righteousness of Christ “a light to the peoples,” which “will never be dismayed” because it is the justice of His cross and resurrection (Is. 51:4–6). As He “is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory,” so wait upon “the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life” (Jude 20–24).