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Preston Meadow Lutheran Church

Thanksgiving Eve Worship—November 22, 2017—7pm

As we gather–

Every gathering for worship has elements of thanksgiving. When we are nourished with God’s

bounty in holy communion, when we partake of Jesus’ word that gives life to the world, and even

when two or three of us simply join our hearts in prayer to make our requests known to God, we do

so “with thanksgiving.” Let us give thanks to the Lord, who is good and whose mercy endures

forever.

Hearing assistance devices are available for your use.

Please notify an usher if you would like a unit.

GOD GATHERS US

Prelude

Welcome and Confession of Sin

P Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

who calls us into an everlasting hope,

who guides us to springs of the water of life,

who enlightens us with the Spirit of wisdom.

C Amen.

P One with the communion of saints in all times and places,

let us confess our sin against God and one another.

Please kneel as you are able. Silence for reflection and self‐examination.

P O God, our merciful Redeemer,

C we confess the ways we live only for ourselves.

We fail to see you in our neighbor’s face.

We turn our ears from voices that cry out.

We pass by the hungry and the oppressed.

In your great mercy, forgive our sin

and strengthen us for service to all in need;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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P In the mercy of almighty God,

Jesus Christ was given to die for you,

and for ☩ his sake,

God forgives you all your sin.

Blessed are you! Rejoice and be glad,

beloved people of God.

C Amen.

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Apostolic Greeting

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

C And also with you.

Prayer of the Day

P Let us pray.

Almighty God, your generous goodness comes to us new every day.

By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness,

give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience,

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C Amen.

INTO THE WORD

First Reading Deuteronomy 8: 7–18 Pew Bible p. 153

After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God

Psalm 100 The congregation reads responsively.

P Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.

C Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.

P Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his;

we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

C Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.

Give thanks to him, bless his name.

P For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,

and his faithfulness to all generations.

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Gospel Acclamation

A The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 17th chapter.

C Glory to you, O Lord.

Sermon Pastor Kate Knutson

Gospel Luke 17: 11–19 Pew Bible p. 876

A The Gospel of our Lord.

C Praise to you, O Christ.

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Hymn of the Day

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Litany of Thanksgiving

A Give thanks to the Lord who is good.

C God’s love is everlasting.

A Come, let us praise God joyfully.

C Let us come to God with thanksgiving.

A For the good world; for things great and small, beautiful and awesome;

for seen and unseen splendors:

C We thank you, God.

A For human life; for talking and moving and thinking together;

for common hopes and hardship shared from birth until our dying:

C We thank you, God.

A For work to do and strength to work; for the companionship of fellow workers;

for exchanges of good humor and encouragement:

C We thank you, God.

A For relationship; for the mystery and joy of two made one;

for mutual forgiveness and burdens shared:

C We thank you, God.

A For family; for lives together and meals shared;

for amusements and family pleasures:

C We thank you, God.

A For children; for their energy and curiosity; for their brave play and their

startling frankness; for their sudden sympathies:

C We thank you, God.

A For the young; for their high hopes; for their irreverence toward worn‐out ideas;

for their search for freedom; for their solemn vows:

C We thank you, God.

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A For growing up and growing old; for wisdom deepened by experience;

for rest in leisure; and for time made precious by its passing:

C We thank you, God.

A For your help in times of doubt and sorrow; for healing our diseases;

for preserving us in temptation and danger:

C We thank you, God.

A For the church into which we have been called;

for the good news we receive by Word and Sacrament;

for our life together in the Lord:

C We praise you, God.

A For your Holy Spirit, who guides our steps and brings us gifts of faith and love;

who prays in us and prompts our grateful worship:

C We praise you, God.

A Above all, O God, for your Son Jesus Christ, who lived and died and lives again for

our salvation; for our hope in him; and for the joy of serving him:

C We thank and praise you, Eternal God, for all your goodness to us.

A Give thanks to the Lord who is good.

C God’s love is everlasting. Amen.

‐ Reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook , Second Edition, © 2013, Faith Alive Christian Resources.

The Peace

P The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C And also with you.

The people greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace.

Offering—designated for North Texas Food Bank and ELCA World Hunger. 

Please take the time to sign our “Welcome to our Worship” booklet found at the end of each pew

so we may record your time with us today. If you are new to our community, we’d like to know

where you live so we might have the chance to be neighborly. We’re glad you’re with us today!

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Anthem “Simple Gifts” arr. Lloyd Larson

PMLC Sanctuary Choir

Offering Prayer

A Let us pray. We thank you, O God,

C for the good things you so richly provide;

for your wisdom given when we ask you;

for your love for us, unasked and undeserved.

Give us ever thankful hearts,

and always a sense of how much we owe to you.

Help us to serve you in obedience and love;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT THE TABLE

The Great Thanksgiving

P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you.

P Lift up your hearts.

C We lift them to the Lord.

P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy...and join their unending hymn:

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P Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal...now and forever.

C Amen.

Lord’s Prayer

C Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those

who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours,

now and forever. Amen.

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Communion

At Preston Meadow Lutheran, our communion table is “open.” That means that you don’t have

to be a member of PMLC to commune, or even a Lutheran. We welcome children of all ages to this

favorite meal of the church because we know that we come at Jesus’ invitation to receive his free

gift of grace. Parents, if your children are not yet communing, encourage them to fold their arms

over their chests to receive a blessing. If you are communing, simply open your hands and bread

will be given to you. Cups with white grape juice are located in the center of the trays; gluten‐free

wafers are available on request. Come and enjoy the free gifts of God!

Lamb of God

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Communion Hymn

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Table Blessing

P May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you

in his grace.

C Amen.

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Please stand.

INTO THE WORLD

Sending Prayer

A Let us pray. Almighty and gracious God,

C we give you thanks

for the fruits of the earth in their season,

and for the labors of those who harvest them.

Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty,

in the provisions for our necessities

and the relief of all who are in need,

to the glory of your name,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. - Reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook, Second Edition, © 2013, Faith Alive Christian Resources.

Blessing

P May our great God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit,

the source of all good things,

shower you with abundant blessings

so that your hearts overflow with endless gratitude.

C Amen ‐ Reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook , Second Edition,

© 2013, Faith Alive Christian Resources.

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Sending Hymn

“The New Doxology”

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Let every mouth the Lord proclaim.

Let earth and heaven sing God’s praise.

Let us exalt on bended knee

Praise God the holy Trinity

Praise God, Praise God, Praise God who saved my soul

Praise God, Praise God, Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise God, Praise God, Praise God who saved my soul

Praise God, Praise God, Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

© 2008 Thomas Miller/Gateway Create Publishing/Integrity's Praise! Music (all adm by Integrity's Praise! Music) c/o Integrity Media, Inc., 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, AL 36695

Sending

A Go in peace. Remember the poor.

C Thanks be to God.

Postlude

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Augsburg Fortress license no. 10240‐S;

CCLI license no. 2221727 & OneLicense.net license# A‐705394

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The flowers on the altar are given by:

Bob & Lynne Goetz in memory of our beloved daughter, Niki.

Rick Grady to the citizens of Plano.

Worship Leaders

Preacher: Pastor Kate Knutson

Presiding: Pastoral Intern Tony Katko

Assisting Minister: Dave Brenner

Lector: Laurel Thomas

Sanctuary Choir Director/Organist: Anne Abercrombie

Choir Accompanist: Hannah Abercrombie

Ushers: Alex & Jane Booras, Jim Crouse, Kevin Ericson, Dave Pollack

Head Usher: Jim McCarthy Altar Care: Marilyn Layher, Sonja Jasper, Holly Stephens

Bread Baker: Joyce Baumbach

Pastors:

Rev. Paul Mussachio, Lead Pastor ▪ Rev. Dr. Jackie Linden‐Schade, Pastor for Adult Discipleship

Rev. Kate Knutson, Pastor for Family Ministries ▪ Tony Katko, Pastoral Intern

6801 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75024 ▪ 972.618.2233 ▪ www.pmlc.org