C O God, when you went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness, the earth quaked,

P the heavens poured down rain at the presence of God, the God of Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

C Rain in abundance, O God, you showered abroad; you restored your heritage when it languished;

P your flock found a dwelling in it; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.

SPOKEN PETITIONS

PASSING OF THE PEACE

OFFERING CHANCEL SINGERS “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” Luther/arr. Hayes

SONG AFTER OFFERING “I Offer My Life” Moen

JESUS’ WORDS OF INVITATION

HOLY COMMUNION

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P Let us pray, C God of grace, in times of famine and despair,

be with us. In times of plenty, be with us. Through the bread and wine of Holy Communion, the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, be with us always to reassure us and speak kindly to us as you forgive our sins, deliver us from death and all evil, and grant us eternal salvation. Amen.

BLESSING P Now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will

see face to face. Now we know only in part; then we will know fully, even as we have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. Live in that love now and always.

C Amen.

CLOSING SONG ELW #654 “The Church’s One Foundation”

SENDING P Go in peace, serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

which is beyond the Jordan, they held there a very

great and sorrowful lamentation; and he observed a

time of mourning for his father for seven days. When

the Canaanite inhabitants of the land saw the

mourning on the threshing-floor of Atad, they said,

‘This is a grievous mourning on the part of the

Egyptians.’ Therefore the place was named Abel-

mizraim; it is beyond the Jordan. Thus his sons did for

him as he had instructed them. They carried him to the

land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field

at Machpelah, the field near Mamre, which Abraham

bought as a burial site from Ephron the Hittite. After he

had buried his father, Joseph returned to Egypt with his

brothers and all who had gone up with him to bury his

father. Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s

brothers said, ‘What if Joseph still bears a grudge

against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong

that we did to him?’ So they approached Joseph,

saying, ‘Your father gave this instruction before he

died, “Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of

your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.”

Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants

of the God of your father.’ Joseph wept when they

spoke to him. Then his brothers also wept, fell down

before him, and said, ‘We are here as your slaves.’ But

Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! Am I in the

place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to

me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a

numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no

fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.’

In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.

P This is the word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

PREPARING TO HEAR GOD’S WORD ELW #814 “Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am”

SERMON PASTOR CRAIG HANSON

SONG OF THE REFLECTION ELW #514 “Word of God Incarnate”

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE (PSALM 68) P Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered; let

those who hate him flee before him. C As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as

wax melts before the fire, let the wicked perish before God.

P But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy.

C Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds—

P his name is the Lord—be exultant before him. C Father of orphans and protector of widows is

God in his holy habitation. P God gives the desolate a home to live in; he leads

out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a parched land.

Lead Pastor, Stephen Sylvester x104 Pastor for Children, Youth & Family, Tim Maybee x105 Pastor for Seniors, Craig Hanson x106 Director of Music, Kyung Ko x111 Director of Tech and Operations, Brian Sanderson x112 Administrative Assistant, Deb Zitur x100 CYF Associates, Confirmation Ministry Charisse Froemke, x108 Children’s Ministry Danielle Draheim, x109 Youth Ministry Nick Gilbert, x107 Building Maintenance, Bill Roy Director of Children’s Choirs, Joy Rauner, 763-784-1971 Director of Bell Choirs, Rob Luebbert, 612-799-7301 Piano/Organ, Kyung Ko x111 Collaborative Piano/Organ, Nick Peter Nursery Attendants, Marianne Robeck, Christine Evans, Nancy Bultena OSLC Wedding Coordinator, Jennifer Rauner OSLC Funeral Coordinator, Jan Johnson

SUMMONING MUSIC

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: Beloved, we are God’s children, and the work of God’s

children is to worship.

Children and Youth: This is sacred space.

Adults: This is sacred time.

Children and Youth: Let us open our ears.

Adults: Let us invite God’s creative Spirit to move among us.

Children and Youth: Let us lift our hearts.

Adults: We give thanks to the Son who sets us free.

Children and Youth: This is the day that the Lord has made.

Adults: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

All: Come, let us worship the Lord!

SONG ELW #819 “Come, All You People”

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

SONG ELW #504 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

TODAY’S THEME

BLESSING AND DISMISSAL OF CHILDREN TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

SONG ELW #728 “Blest Are They”

GREETING

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P Let us pray.

C It is not enough, O God, for us to realize that we are not in your place, that we should not lord it over one another. We are called to go beyond that. We are called to love and provide for all your children, especially those who live on the margins. Speak to us through your Son who raises us up to new life that we might live our lives with this understanding. Amen.

GOD’S WORD Genesis 50:7-21 BIBLE PP. 42 So Joseph went up to bury his father. With him went up

all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household,

and all the elders of the land of Egypt, as well as all the

household of Joseph, his brothers, and his father’s

household. Only their children, their flocks, and their

herds were left in the land of Goshen. Both chariots and

charioteers went up with him. It was a very great

company. When they came to the threshing-floor of Atad,

Reformation Sunday 8:45 AM Worship October 30, 2016

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Created for Relationship-Called to Serve

9185 Lexington Avenue NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-784-1971 Office Hours: M-F, 8:30 - 4:30

www.oursaviorsonline.org Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA

PASTORAL EMERGENCY CONTACT PROCEDURE

After hours or on weekends when a person is in need

of emergency pastoral care, call the church office at 763.784.1971

During the voicemail, push 6 at anytime

and you will be connected to the pastor on call.

Organist: Nick Peter

Greeter: Esther Grindberg

Reader: Linda VanCleave

Coffee Hospitality: Noah’s Ark Preschool Communion Team #5 Head Ushers: Chuck Sikora/Verne Nelson

Sound/Video: Brian Sanderson, Al Williams, Stacey

Giemza, Don Lyk, Henry Schwartz, Nick Foreman,

Martin Remus.

S E R V I N G Y O U T O D A Y I N W O R S H I P

Young Families The most important thing for your child’s faith is YOUR faith! If you have kids in elementary school or younger, you are invited to the Young Families potluck and discussion group. Our next gathering is November 6 from 5:00-7:00 PM in Luther Hall. Bring a dish to share!

High School Mission Trip Registration is taking place for the 2016- 2017 High School Mission Trip to Tennessee. The dates are July 14 -22. Registration information can be found in the Narthex or outside of the CYF Associates Suite.

SALT Huddle All SALT students are required to attend the SALT Huddle on TODAY at 3:00. Huddles are an important time for planning, group check ins, fellowship, and bible study.

Veterans Night at Youth Club On Wednesday, November 9, Youth Club would like to invite all veterans to join us for dinner to so we can show you our appreciation in your service to our country!!! Please RSVP to Danielle x 109 by Monday, November 7. We hope to see you there!

Calling All Youth Singers/Musicians 6th - 12th Grade Would you like to participate instrumentally or vocally in the 2016 Christmas Concert, on Sunday, December 11, at 4 PM? If you would, please sign up on the narthex bulletin board or contact Kyung. Rehearsals are scheduled for Nov. 13, 2:30-4:00 PM, Dec. 4, 2:30-4:00 PM, and a dress rehearsal on Dec. 10, time TBD . Music we will be performing is on the OSLC Facebook page.

Sunday, October 30 *Reformation Sunday* 8:45 AM 3rdWay Worship 8:45 AM Sunday School 9:55 AM Faith & Fellowship 9:55 AM Dolce Ringers Rehearsal 10:45 AM ReNEW! Worship 10:45 AM Sunday School 3:00 PM SALT Huddle 4:00 PM SALT Set Up 6:00 PM Confirmation Workshop

Monday, October 31 *PULSE & BULLETIN DEADLINE* 10:00 AM Monday Morning Bible Study

Tuesday, November 1 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:15 AM Noah’s Ark Chapel Time 10:00 AM Quilters 10:30 AM Staff Meeting

Wednesday, November 2 3:45 PM Youth Club 6:00 PM Cherub Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM MS COW 7:00 PM Chancel Singers Rehearsal 7:30 PM HS COW

Thursday, November 3 1:00 PM Legacy Letters Meeting 5:30 PM Brownie Scout Troop 56277 Meeting 7:30 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Friday, November 4 9:15 AM Noah’s Ark Chapel Time

Saturday, November 5 8:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous 9:00 AM Cornerstone Rehearsal

Sunday, November 6 *All Saints Sunday* FIRST SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE 8:45 AM 3rdWay Worship 8:45 AM Sunday School 9:55 AM Faith & Fellowship 9:55 AM Dolce Ringers Rehearsal 10:45 AM ReNEW! Worship 10:45 AM Sunday School 12:00 PM Knitting for Neighbors 5:00 PM Young Families

Noah’s Ark Preschool Coffee is brought to you today by Noah’s Ark Preschool. Noah’s Ark opened its doors in 1971 at the direction of the church council, as a community

outreach of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. What began as a part-time preschool program for 3 & 4 year olds has grown to a full-day, full-week program (our doors open at 7 AM and close at 5:30 PM) in addition to the traditional 2 ½ hour per day program. Noah’s Ark is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has received a 4 star Parent Aware Rating (Minnesota’s highest rating). We currently have 135 students enrolled and 18 staff members. Our mission is to provide the church and community with a Christ centered, developmentally appropriate preschool program for children 3 through 5 years of age. The preschool provides a variety of activities that promotes the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of each child. Noah’s Ark depends on tuition and fund-raising to offer a quality program for our families. Stop by and browse our scholastic book fair display. Get a head start on Christmas shopping for the youngest on your Christmas list. TODAY, you have the opportunity to order a lovely wreath, door spray, table top Christmas tree, candlelit centerpiece or other item from our Mickman Greenhouse Holiday Fundraiser brochure. Your purchase of these items helps Noah’s Ark purchase new learning materials and toys for the preschool.

Faith and Fellowship In Luther Hall, 9:55 AM. TODAY, “Weakness from Strength: How God transforms our weaknesses.” How can we look at our problems in a new way? Slides and discussion. NEXT WEEK: On November 6, 13 and 20 we will be gathering in Luther Hall to view the movie “The Starfish Throwers.” The movie explores how three compassionate individuals--a sixth grader from South Carolina, a top chef from India and a retired school teacher from Minneapolis—struggle to restore hope to the hopeless. Each Sunday will include 20 minutes of the movie and 20 minutes of discussion.

Coffee Hospitality Needs You Shari has decided to switch to the supplies person, so we are still in need of a liaison between the servers, ministries and the Group Leader (Deb in the office). Please call the office if you can serve in this way.

Amazing Grays Event Our next event will be on Wednesday, November 16 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for a guided tour on Martin Luther: Art and Reformation honoring the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Cost is $10 and is limited to 30. Tickets go on sale in the office TODAY.

We’d Like to Know... If you’d like a pastoral visit before surgery or while hospitalized, please let the church office know. Hospitals do not inform us. We’d like to support you with prayer and our presence.

All Saints Sunday Next Sunday in observance of All Saints Sunday we will remember this past year's dearly departed and honor the baptized during 3rdWAY and ReNEW! worship.

Reformation Sunday TODAY we celebrate the 499

th anniversary of the beginning of

the Protestant Reformation, commemorating the October 31 date when Martin Luther nailed onto the Wittenberg church door disagreements with church practice and theology.

Coming Up Nov 7 6:45 PM Care Team Ministry Volunteer Meeting Nov 8 ELECTION DAY (OSLC IS A POLLING PLACE) Nov 9 7:30 PM Children’s Ministry Architect Meeting Nov 13 6:00 PM Confirmation Workshop Nov 16 11:30 AM Amazing Grays Event Nov 17 2:00 PM Thanksgiving Food Shelf Basket Prep 7:00 PM Endowment Foundation Meeting Nov 18 2:45 PM Faith on Friday 3:00 PM Thanksgiving Food Shelf Basket Prep 6:00 PM SALT to WAPO Nov 19 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Food Shelf Basket Distribution Nov 19-20 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat Nov 23 7:00 PM Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship/St. Joseph’s Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed) Nov 25 (Office Closed) Nov 27 First Sunday of Advent Nov 29 9:00 AM Care Team Ministry Leaders Meeting Dec 1 1:00 PM Legacy Letters Dec 3 8:30 AM Noah’s Ark Preschool Breakfast with Santa Dec 5 6:45 PM Care Team Ministry Volunteer Meeting Dec 8 7:00 PM Foundation Endowment Meeting Dec 9 6:00 PM 7th Grade Confirmation Retreat Dec 10 12:00 PM Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal 3:00 PM Young Families Christmas Cookies Dec 11 4:30 PM Christmas Concert Dec 15 11:00 AM Amazing Grays Christmas Party 2:00 PM Food Shelf Basket Prep Dec 16 2:45 PM Faith on Friday 3:00 PM Food Shelf Basket Prep Dec 17 9:00 AM Food Shelf Basket Distribution 1:00 PM Sunday School Program Rehearsal 2:00 PM Sunday School Christmas Program

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Daylight Savings Reminder

Turn your clocks back 1 hour at

2:00 AM

next Sunday morning,

November 6.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER San Isidro Labrador, our partner congregation in Guatemala Members and friends in need: Eleanor Yackel, Sue Koenker,

Diane Elkerton, Julie Fjeld, Sherri Nase, Alexander Knutson, Carter McAninch, Valerie Ebeling, Laurie Nelson, David Haugen, Lynn & David Boe, Russ DeZelar.

Shut-ins unable to worship with us include: Eunice Banta, Beulah Olson, Norma Zook, Ray Thorp, Fay McMorran, June Mattke, Delores Flor Ranum, Jeanine Stage, Helen Claypool, Gladys Hanson, Marlena McClanahan.

Prayer Chain Call Jeanne Zaske, 651-786-2852 or send an email to Larry

Swenson, prayerchain@oursaviorsonline.org