23rd Sunday After Pentecost
November 16, 2025
9 a.m. Worship
Prelude
Announcements
*Confession & Forgiveness
Opening Song “Sing Unto the Lord a New Song”
Greeting
Kyrie ELW p. 147
Canticle of Praise "This is the Feast"
Prayer of the Day
Psalm 98
1 Sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvelous things, whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory.
2 O Lord, you have made known your victory, you have revealed your righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3 You remember your steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
5 Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song.
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy before the king, the Lord.
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it, the world and those who dwell therein.
8 Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, who comes to judge the
earth.
9 The Lord will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.
Sunday School Music
Children's Message
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel: Luke 21:5-19
The holy Gospel according to Luke, the 21st chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
5 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, [Jesus] said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” 7 They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” 8 And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray, for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them. 9 “When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.” 10 Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom; 11 there will be great earthquakes and in various places famines and plagues, and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. 12 “But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. 13 This will give you an opportunity to testify. 14 So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance, 15 for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and siblings, by relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. 17 You will be hated by all because of my name. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your souls.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day “Down By The Riverside”
Apostles' Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Peace
Offering & Special Music: "Goin' Up A Yonder" Ladies Choir
Offertory Hymn: “As the Grains of Wheat” ELW 465
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer (Sung)
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns: "Canticle of the Turning" ELW 723
"God Bestows on Every Sense" ACS 1069
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Sending Hymn: “The River Is Here”
Dismissal
Adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2025 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, November 16—9 a.m.—Worship (Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (begins in sanctuary), Coffee Fellowship (Narthex), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional), 12:15 p.m. Council Meeting (Spirit Center), 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Tuesday, November 18—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex)
Wednesday, November 19— 11:30 a.m. Happy Times Seniors Lunch (Killington's Restaurant), 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
Thursday, November 20—6 p.m. Agape Bell Choir (Spirit Center), 7 p.m. Carillon Bell Choir (Spirit Center)
Sunday, November 23—9 a.m.—Worship (Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (begins in sanctuary), Coffee Fellowship (Narthex), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional)
Announcements:
Have you joined CIC's new online photo directory yet? The directory is through a program called Church Center, which
is also an app. Follow the QR code to get started.
November Grocery Cart: In lieu of a grocery cart collection this month, please see the Angel Tree announcement. Your generosity continues to make a difference in the lives of many in and around our neighborhood.
The CIC Angel Tree: Watch for angels to be available to take from the angel tree starting on November 9th. Please consider taking an angel or two to brighten someone’s holiday this year! There will be both GIFT and HOME MEAL ANGELS available. Most gifts should be returned by November 30th. Additional information will be listed on the angels. This year the recipients of our angel tree will be: East Lincoln Christian Ministry and Lutheran Services Carolinas Foster Care Program. More information about these ministries can be found on their websites listed below. If you have any questions about the angel tree please contact Kathy Shugarman – shugs02@gmail.com
East Lincoln Christian Ministry - elcmdenver.com
Lutheran Services Carolinas- lscarolinas.net
Preschool Registration for 2025/2026: Tuitions for 2025/2026: $320.00 for 2-year-old classes, $300 for 3-year-old classes, $350.00
for 4-year-old & PK class and $360 for TK class. Tuition is due on the 1st of the month, with a one time supply fee of $55, due with the
first payment.
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Calling All Community Helpers: At CIC Weekday Preschool, we LOVE learning about the people who work in our community! We’re looking for “community helpers” to visit our preschoolers and give a short, fun talk about what they do. In the past, we’ve had visits from a pilot, a dentist, a chef, a nurse, and more. The kids are always full of questions and love the experience. If you or someone you know has a job that would wow a group of curious 2- to 5-year-olds, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Morgan Naum at preschooldirector@communityinchrist.net to learn more!
Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.
Card Ministry: Will meet on Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom #1. All are welcome and no experience is needed! Please enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.
Quilting Ministry: The quilting group joined with the prayer shawl group on Sunday, November 9 at both services for the blessing of our work. On Thursday, November 13 the quilters delivered the quilts to Salisbury for pickup for Lutheran World Relief. We will not meet on Thursday, November 27 Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.
Mark your December Calendars! The season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 30th ! Midweek Advent Worship starts on Wednesday, December 3rd, with a soup and sandwich supper at 6 p.m. and worship beginning at 7 p.m.
* Advent devotionals from Augsburg Fortress for adults and activity packs for families are available later in the Narthex!
* The Blue Christmas service is Monday, December 15th, at 7 p.m.
* The Christmas Program is Sunday, December 21st, at one service at 10 a.m.
* Christmas Caroling will take place on Sunday, December 21st, following worship.
December will be here before we know it! Go ahead and mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 2nd, at noon to help decorate the sanctuary and narthex! This includes hanging garland, assembling and decorating trees, setting out the narthex nativity, and putting out the yard nativity if we have a truck and hands to do it! Lunch will be provided.
The Bells of Lake Norman presents "How the Bells Stole Christmas" at CIC on Saturday, December 13th at 6 p.m.
All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. 1st Thessalonians 5:11, we are a women’s group that “encourages one another and builds one another up, just as you are doing.” We meet monthly between services to discuss ways we can continue to encourage and build each other up and support our church. Contact Jill Brooks (jlkbrooks@gmail.com) with any questions.
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Please refer to the newsletter for ways to connect with this group.
