Sunday, November 19, 2023 10:30 25th Sunday after Pentecost Service/Children’s Blessing Ceremony Sermon “Rejoice with me” Pastor Myung-seong Lee

Celebrant: Pastor Myung-sei Lee, Bible reading, Toshiro Saida, Pastor Myung-sei Lee, Lecture: Pastor Myung-sei Lee, Music, Music by Hideaki Hagimori, “Prayer,” C. Franck First song, Kodomo Sanbika No. 132, Confession of Sins by Kyrie Gloria, that I love you Word Section Song of the Word Special Prayer The Lord is merciful and just. The earth and all its people belong to you, and all that is ours is from you. Awaken hearts to serve You with justice and wisdom, and prepare us to rejoice in the day of Your coming. We pray through our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen First reading Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 (Old Testament p. 1470) Second reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (New Testament p. 378) Hallelujah Gospel reading Matthew 25: 14-30 (New Testament p. 49) Song of the Word Church No. 460 Heartfelt Sermon “Rejoice with me” Pastor Myung-sung Lee Song of Thanks Church No. 393 My Lord Jesus, Confession of Faith in Me Dispatch of the Apostles’ Creed Consecration Department Song: Church No. 281 After the Lord of Misaka Play: We are in the midst of life” JG Walther