*Confession of Faith: “Apostles’ Creed” Page 85

*The Prayers (bulletin pages 2-3)

*The Peace Page 86

Offering - Gift of Music by MarJean

*Offertory Prayer Page 87

*The Great Thanksgiving (#33) Page 90

*Lord’s Prayer: Traditional Version Page 91

Invitation & Distribution

Holy Communion is the Lord’s Supper for the Lord’s People: “All are welcome to receive the Lord's Body and Blood who are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit & believe that Jesus Christ, crucified & risen, is truly present in, with and under the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life & salvation.” We are practicing head of the aisle Communion tonight with individual cups. Gluten-free wafers & non-alcoholic wine (consecrated grape juice) are also available.

Lamb of God Page 92

Communion Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” #224

*Table Blessing Page 92

*Post-Communion Canticle: “Thank the Lord” Page 92

*Post-Communion Prayer Page 94

*Benediction Page 95

*Sending Hymn: “Let All Things Now Living” #557

*Dismissal Page 95

Postlude

The Prayers

A: Brothers and sisters in Christ, God’s Word tells us not to be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, to present our requests to God. So with the confidence that comes from having our sins covered by Jesus’ sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord,

C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For the blessings of the harvest-time, for the reminder of all the gifts of body and soul granted us by our loving heavenly Father, let us pray to the Lord, C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For the blessings of family & friends with whom we celebrate God’s goodness, and for a nationwide day set aside to truly “taste and see that the Lord is good,” let us pray to the Lord, C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For the wisdom to use our material blessings in a right and God-pleasing way, let us pray to the Lord, C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For those who suffer illness or injury, sorrow or adversity [names] , that God in His mercy would grant them healing and relief in their affliction, let us pray to the Lord, C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For the lonely, the sorrowful, the grieving and all others who carry burdens, that they would find comfort and strength in the love and promises of God, let us pray to the Lord, C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For persecuted believers all around the world, that their faith would not waver even as they make the good confession, and that their tormentors would be convicted of their sin by the believers’ conduct and confident hope, let us pray to the Lord, C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For the work of the Church around the world, that the Lord of the harvest would speedily raise up faithful workers to work in His vineyard, and that countless souls would be turned from sin and death, let us pray to the Lord, C: Lord, have mercy.

P: Into Your hands, O Father, we place all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy and offering our praise and thanksgiving, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

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Worship—Eve of Thanksgiving Nov. 23, 2016

6:00 p.m.

Lutheran Book of Worship—Setting II

* indicates stand as you are able

Prelude

Welcome/Announcements

*Gathering Hymn: “We Praise You, O God” #241

*Salutation and Prayer of the Day Page 82

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And Also with you.

P: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, your mercies are new to us every morning, and you abundantly provide for all our wants of body & soul, though we have not deserved your goodness. Give us your Holy Spirit, that we may heartily acknowledge your merciful goodness toward us, give thanks for all your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

First Lesson: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Psalm 100 Bulletin Page 4

Second Lesson: Philippians 4:6-20

*Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia” Page 83

*Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Children’s Message: “What Are You Thankful For?” Everything!

Sermon: “Give Thanks!” Pastor Steffenson

*Hymn of the Day: “Now Thank We All Our God” #534

Psalm 100—responsively

L: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! C: Serve the Lord with gladness! L: Come into his presence with singing! C: Know that the Lord, he is God! L: It is he who made us, and we are his; C: We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. L: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, C: And his courts with praise! L: Give thanks to him; bless his name! C: For the Lord is good; L: His steadfast love endures forever, C: And his faithfulness to all generations.

Minnesota Institute of Art! In honor of the 500th Anniversary of Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses (Oct. 31. 1517), a special exhibition is being offered, entitled: “Martin Luther: Art & the Reformation”. 500 years ago, Luther took a stand that shook Europe & changed the world. Now you can see the story of Martin Luther & the Reformation brought to life through astonishing artworks and historical objects, traveling outside Germany for the first time ever. The Exhibition runs from October 30-January 15. Call #612-871-3000 to reserve tickets. Address: 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN. Price of Tick-ets is $20.00 each, but with a Thrivent discount code (thriventmia) the price is only $10.00 per ticket. Allow yourself at least 2-4 hours to fully enjoy this exhibit. Contact Vicky and Bob Mulvihill if you wish to solicit their impressions and recommendations.

Thanks for worshiping with us this evening. Your presence is your gift to us. We pray that our Service of Word & Sacrament is a blessing to you. Sealed by the Ho-ly Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever we are praising, proclaiming and practicing Emmanuel – God with us – in daily life! Blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Visit us at: www.emmanuelofrochester.org

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Communication Cards/Offering Envelopes: The offering envelope, in your bulletin is also being used as a visitor and communication card. If you are visiting with us, please know that your presence is your gift to us. We have a generous congregation & ask only that you share your contact information with us. Members & visitors may use the communication envelopes to indicate a desire for a pastoral visit, a prayer concern, or changes in contact information. Envelopes may be placed in the offering basket. Thanks.

Men’s Bible Study Breakfast: Each week, Emmanuel Men are meeting on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. at Oasis Church for Bible Study and a continental breakfast. A new Study on Revelation has begun. Read Revelation 17:1-19:10 in preparation for this week’s study.

Women’s Bible Studies: Emmanuel Women are studying the Book of Revelation. The afternoon Study is meeting twice a month on Thursday afternoons at Oasis Church (1pm). Next session: Thursday, December 1. An evening study is offered once a month at the home of Katie Siebenaler at 6:30pm. Next Session is Wednesday, December 21.

Worship at Madonna Towers Skilled Care Chapel: On the first and third Wednesdays of each month, Emmanuel members are invited to participate in a ministry to area seniors. Our next Worship Service will be on Wednesday, December 7 at 1:00 pm. Give Lee Pearce a call if you would like to participate in this wonderful ministry.

Saturday School & G.I.F.T. 2016: Join us at 5:10 p.m. each

Saturday in the Oasis Church Fellowship Hall as children learn Bible

Stories and grow in their walk with Jesus. Once a month, MarJean will

lead our children in music and the kids will provide a gift of music in

worship. The Kids Choir will sing in worship on Saturday, December

10. Each week, adults are meeting and participating in a GIFT (Growing

In Faith Together) Class, discussing Faith Webbing and Faith Stones.

The Plainview Community Choir: Directed by Jan Fiskum is presenting "Glory In The Highest" at the Plainview High School on December 4, at 7:00 p.m. Darald Bothun will once again serve as the Narrator! A Freewill Offering will be received!

“Blessing Bags” are being assembled in support of the East Gage Housing Complex for the homeless. Contact Jenna Serr if you would like to make a donation to this ministry project! Bags will be assembled by the Saturday School youth on Saturday, November 26.

PRAYING FOR OUR SCHOOLS: During the month of November, we are praying for Chatfield Elementary School. Thanks for keeping the staff & the students of our local schools in your prayers. This ministry is supported by a Thrivent Action Team Gift.

Deuteronomy 8:1-10—Remember the Wilderness

1 “The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the Lord swore to give to your fathers. 2 And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. 3 And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothing did not wear out on you and your foot did not swell these forty years. 5 Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you. 6 So you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and by fear-ing him. 7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, 8 a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, 9 a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. 10 And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.”

L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Philippians 4:6-20—Whatever is Commendable

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me — practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

WORSHIP SERVANTS:

Pianist: MarJean Damerval

Scripture Reader & Prayers: Leitha Bothun

Usher: Darald & Leitha Bothun

Acolyte: Ava Siebenaler

Communion Assistant: Darald Bothun

Sound: Don Holtan

Treats: Pie and Desserts provided by Emmanuel Members

Set up: Julie Steffenson

Take down: Janet Sunde and friends

Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Rochester, Minnesota 55901 Contact Information: 1815—38th Street NW, Rochester, MN Phone: 507-206-3048 www.emmanuelofrochester.org

Gospel Reading - Luke 17:11-19

P: The Holy Gospel According to St. Luke the 17th. Chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord.

11 On the way to Jerusalem [Jesus] was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

The Emmanuel Weekly

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016

Thanksgiving Eve—6 pm

“Praising, Proclaiming and Practicing

Emmanuel—God with us—in daily life!”

Gratitude!

A life characterized by gratitude is one that focuses on the more excellent things, as Paul

said so eloquently, “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” When we focus on all that God has given us, we have no other response than

gratitude. Thanks be to God!

The December Emmanuel Epistle Newsletter & Prayer Calendar are

available! Also, pick up your copy of the “Our Daily Bread” Devotional for December 2016 - February 2017.

CALENDAR ITEMS

Thursday, Nov. 24

Blessed Thanksgiving

to you and yours!

Saturday, November

26; Saturday School @

5:10pm; GIFT -

5:15pm; Advent I

Worship @ 6pm;

Coffee/Treats in the

Fellowship Hall

Tues, Nov. 29- Men’s

Bible Study Breakfast

at Oasis Church

(8am); Text Study at

10:30am

Thursday, December 1

Women’s Bible Study

at Oasis Church (1pm)

Saturday, Dec. 3;

Saturday School @

5:10pm; GIFT -

5:15pm; Advent II

Worship @ 6pm

Join Us For Pie/Dessert

Thanks to everyone who brought pie to share with their church friends tonight;

a foretaste of the Thanksgiving Feast awaiting us all. May God grant each of

us safe travels, thanks-giving and thanks-living in daily life. Special welcome to our Oasis friends worshiping with us this evening. Your presence is a gift to

us. May our shared worship be a gift to you. Our offering tonight will support

the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, caring for our neighbors in need.