CHRIST THE KING Sunday Worship
11-23-2025 10:00AM Worship (in person and online)
+ We Gather in God’s Presence +
OPENING RITE (using COLLOSIANS 1:11-20) :
L Grace to you and peace from God,
who has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the beloved (+) Son,
C Jesus, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sin…
L who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation and also the firstborn from the dead,
C and the head of the body, the church…
L and through whom God has brought reconciliation, peace, and unity to all things on earth and all things in heaven
C through the blood of his cross, HALLELUJAH!
L Let us worship Christ, eternal Son of God!
C Let us worship Christ, flesh and blood of Mary!
L Let us worship Christ, Lord and Savior of our lives!
C Let us worship Christ, seeking to bear his servant love to this world of sin and suffering!
L Christ is King!
C To God be the glory!
OPENING SONG: “TO GOD BE THE GLORY” Brown #264
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY:
Almighty God, we worship you, glorify you, and give thanks to you for your Son, Jesus Christ.
May Christ be present among us, rule within us, and bring peace and unity to this entire universe.
We want to be ready when the trumpet sounds, when the saints go marching in. Amen.
+ We Hear God’s Saving Word +
FIRST LESSON: JEREMIAH 23:1-6
[The SHEPHERD KING who will save God’s people!]
SECOND LESSON: COLOSSIANS 1:11-20
[The CHRIST who delivers and strengthens, unites and rules!]
GOSPEL VERSE: “Victory is mine, victory is mine, victory today is mine!
I TOLD SATAN ‘GET THEE BEHIND!’… victory today is mine!
(2) Joy is mine…
(3) Peace is mine…”
THE HOLY GOSPEL: LUKE 23:33-43
[The CRUCIFIED ONE who offers Paradise!] [THE ROCK – standing steady on Christ.]
SONG SELECTION: ALL SAINTS CHOIR
THE SERMON: Pastor Neil or Pastor Gwen
SONG RESPONSE: “DOWN AT THE CROSS” Brown #72
THE APOSTLES’ CREED… We confess our CHRISTIAN FAITH!
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born
of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into
hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead. (continued)
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the dead, and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE PRAYERS… We lift up our praises, the Church, the needs and burdens of this troubled world!
+ We Share God’s Holy Meal +
OFFERING OF TITHES (10% giving) AND GIFTS… We offer our TIME, ABILITIES, and MONEY to share God’s love!
Those in the Sanctuary can put their offering in the offering plate to share their gratitude and
their generosity in response to Christ’s love. Those farther away might: mail a check or money
order to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2169 74th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138… contribute online through bit.ly/stpetersgiving and set up a one-time donation or a
recurring weekly gift to selected categories… or text Give+ at 833-914-0896 and follow the instructions to register and record your contribution. Give gratefully. Give generously.
SONG SELECTION: ALL SAINTS CHOIR
THE OFFERTORY SONG: “Thank you, Lord… thank you, Lord… thank you, Lord… I just want to thank you, Lord!
(2) Been so good…
(3) Love you, Lord…”
OFFERING PRAYER led by the Communion Assistant:
God of grace and glory, we thank you for the gift of creation and the gift of our lives,
for the gift of salvation and the gift of Jesus Christ,
for the gift of your Holy Spirit and the gift of your Church.
Take our attitude of gratitude and transform it into caring and sharing towards the least, the lost,
and the lonely all over the face of this earth.
Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream. Amen.
THE PREFACE:
L The Lord be with you. C And also with you.
L Lift up your hearts! C We lift them up in love for God!
L Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give God our thanks and praise.
L We are the Body of Christ! C His Spirit is in us!
L Eternal God, today we celebrate your might and your majesty, your mercy and your love. Today we thank you for
the gift of Jesus Christ, his teaching and healing, his challenging and feeding, his servant-like living and sacrificial
dying. Today we thank you for the peace of salvation, the power of the Spirit and the promise of feasting together
with all the faithful in your eternal kingdom heavenly table. And today we sing with hearts filled with praise and joy…
C [singing]… (1) “O when the saints go marching in… O when the saints go marching in…
O Lord, I want to be in that number – when the saints go marching in!
(2) O when they gather ‘round that throne…
(3) O when they crown him King of kings…
(4) And on that hallelujah day… ”
THE EUCHARISTIC WORDS by the Celebrant, who recalls and re-enacts Jesus’ Holy Meal.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (together)
COMMUNION AND BLESSINGS… All believers in Jesus Christ are welcome at the Lord’s Table! The wine may be received from the pouring chalice; we also have grape juice on the tray. Praise the Lord for this community meal that renews our spirits, powers our faith, and reminds us of the future heavenly banquet that awaits us!
COMMUNION SONG: “WE WILL GLORIFY” Brown #281
COMMUNION SONG: “SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT” Brown #171
THE COMMUNION BLESSING by the Celebrant after all have communed.
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER by the Communion Assistant.
+ We Are Sent into God’s World +
THE BENEDICTION… We go forth in the POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT to testify, baptize, and serve!
CLOSING SONG: “KING OF MY LIFE” Brown #86