24th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9 a.m. Worship
Prelude:
Announcements
Confession & Forgiveness
Opening Song "My Lord, What a Morning”
Greeting ELW p. 147
Kyrie ELW p. 147
Canticle of Praise ELW p. 148
Prayer of the Day
Reading: Amos 5:18-24
18 Woe to you who desire the day of the Lord! Why do you want the day of the Lord? It is darkness, not light, 19 as if someone fled from a lion and was met by a bear or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall and was bitten by a snake. 20 Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light, and gloom with no brightness in it? 21 I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. 22 Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them, and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals I will not look upon. 23 Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. 24 But let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children's Sermon
Gospel Acclamation "Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening?"
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
The holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 25th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten young women took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5 As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. 6 But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those young women got up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the wise replied, ‘No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ 10 And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was shut. 11 Later the other young women came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12 But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ 13 Keep awake, therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day "Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning" ACS 949
Quilt & Knitting Blessing
Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
Offering/Special Music
Offertory Hymn "Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful" ELW 182
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns: "How Beautiful"
"Blessed Assurance" ELW 638
"When Peace Like a River" ELW 785
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Sending Hymn: “Soon & Very Soon” ELW 439
Table Grace
Benediction
Dismissal
Adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2026 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #014958
Weekly Calendar:
We welcome Kylee Mullally as our worship music leader today while Sherry is away.
Sunday, Nov 8—8:30 a.m. Kool Kids Bell Choir (Spirit Center), 9 a.m Worship (Contemporary & Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (Spirit Center), Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex), Grace Notes Bell Choir (Spirit Center), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional), 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Tuesday, Nov 10—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex), 2 p.m. Card Ministry (Classroom #1), 7 p.m. Men’s group at Checkers Game
Wednesday, Nov 11—1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor), 7 p.m. Adult Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, Nov 12 – 6:30 p.m. Agape Bell Choir (Spirit Center)
Sunday, Nov 15—8:30 a.m. Kool Kids Bell Choir (Spirit Center), 9 a.m Worship (Contemporary & Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (Spirit Center), Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex), Grace Notes Bell Choir (Spirit Center), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional), 12:15 p.m. Council meeting (Spirit Center)
** Stephanie Avino, Office Administrator, will be out of the office November 16-20.
Announcements:
Office Update: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: Stephanie’s new e-mail address is: Churchoffice@communityinchrist.net
ALTAR GUILD is looking for new members. If you are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Lynn Maier (tmaier2@verizon.net or text to 917-371-6207). We will provide training and guidance along the way. We especially need members for the 11am service. Please consider helping out.
The CIC 2026 Angel Tree: Watch for angels to be available to take from the angel tree starting on November 8th. 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 29th. All gifts should be returned unwrapped with the angel attached to the gift. Additional information will be listed on each angel. 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 2026/2027: Tuitions for 2026/2027: $340.00 for 2-year-old classes, $310 for 3-year-old classes, $360.00
for 4-year-old & PK class and $370 for TK class. There is an $85 non refundable registration fee.
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Questions? 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: This month we will meet on Tuesday, November 10th, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, November 24th, at 6:30 p.m. We meet in Classroom One. Participants are asked to 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 will deliver this year’s quilts to Salisbury the week of November 9-13 to be shipped to the warehouse. Then we will take a break until January 14. Many thanks to everyone who donated fabric & sheets for the quilts. A great big thank you to a generous donor who provided money for shipping the quilts!! Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.
All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. The Women’s Group the 5:11s will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday November 22nd in between services in the fellowship hall. Contact Tracy Lyon (vikingtk@hotmail.com) or Susan Kullstam (skulls01@me.com) with any questions.
Middle & Sr High CLT Area-Wide Lock-In: On the evening of November 13th, we will head to Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in Belmont for a super fun night together. There'll be food, games, devos, great conversation, and a little sleep mixed in 😀. All Middle & SR High students are invited. *If you're going to the Youth Gathering, please make arrangements to attend as we will touch upon the first theme of the gathering. Reach out to Pastor Michael by Tuesday, November 10th at the absolute latest if you would like to attend.
Interested in Winter Camp Jan. 15-17, 2027 at Camp Agape? Sign your 3rd through 8th graders up by 1. Following the 1st QR Code to fill out registration information with Camp Agape and including the discount code of "CICLC2027" on the payment page to make your cost to the camp $0, 2. Following the 2nd QR Code to pay $75 per youth to CIC (or write a check with Winter Camp in memo line), 3. Telling Pastor Lisa you have done the first two steps. More information about travel to and from will come at a later date.
Sunday School Teachers: If you’ve ever had an interest in teaching Sunday School or would like to know more about it or would like to get connected with a current teacher to ask questions, talk to Pastor Lisa! Register your child for Sunday School here:
