Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
ALL SAINTS’ DAY
Saints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ
November 2, 2025
AS WE GATHER: “A great multitude from all tribes and peoples and languages,” cry out “salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne” (Rev. 7:9-17). Faith-filled saints from every place and time with unified voices eternally magnify the Lamb of God. As His beloved children, we too, “shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:1-3). Joined with the throng of angels and myriad of saints, we shall “serve him day and night in his temple” (Rev. 7:9-17). In our earthly tension vacillating between saint and sinner, faith and doubt, sacred and profane, we earnestly seek Jesus to calm our fears, comfort our spirits, and forgive our sins. The Holy Spirit, through faith in Christ propels us forward, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament, to our eternal home. In the midst of our constant struggle as believers, we need to be blessed. And so we are. The poor in spirit, the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the merciful, the pure, and the persecuted are all blessed and we will most certainly inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:1-12).
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/ Preacher Pastor Justin Kane
Organist Mr. Cyril Hasselbrook
Elder Mr. Jon Champion
Lay Reader Mr. Jon Champion
Greeters Kevin and Beth McCrindle
Door Greeter Brian Williams
TODAY WE REMEMBER THOSE SAINTS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US IN THE PAST YEAR:
Bonnie Buck
Randy Eichelberger
Steve Elliot
Hazel Erdman
Loretta McEnroe
Craig Olson
Clyde North
Janice Weber
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Responsive Prayer 2 Page 285
Announcements
Opening Hymn LSB 839 “O Christ, Our True and Only Light”
Opening Versicles LSB 285
First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17 Pew Bible Page 1921
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Pew Bible Page 1900
*Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Pew Bible Page 1501
Hymn LSB 919 “Abide, O Dearest Jesus”
Sermon
*Kyrie LSB 285
*Lords Prayer LSB 285
*Apostles’ Creed LSB 286
*Versicles LSB 286
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Almighty and everlasting God,
People: You knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Collects LSB 287
*Benedicamus and Blessing LSB 287
ALL SAINTS’ DAY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705