What does it mean to glorify the name of Jesus? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12, we see that Christ’s name is glorified when His people live in faith and obedience to His saving work. The Apostle Paul reminds the Thessalonians—and us—that glorifying Jesus means more than praise with our lips.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Michael P Walther; Reader: William Ellington

Order of service:

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, Nov 2, 2025

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 130
Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 1:10–18
New Testament reading is from 2 Thessalonians 1:1–12
Holy Gospel is from Luke 19:1–10

Songs and Hymns:

Behold a Host, Arrayed in Light
Text: Hans Adolf Brorson, 1694–1764; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Tune: Norwegian, 17th cent.
Text and tune: Public domain
In Christ Alone
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2001 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Come Harvest Time
Lowell Alexander, © 1990 Meadowgreen Music Company; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
Christ Be My Leader
Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith
Tune: Irish
© 1964, renewed 1992 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Keep the Feast
Ben Shive, Skye Peterson
© 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Beehive Hymns (BMI)
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Take My Life and Let It Be
Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836–79
Tune: William H. Havergal, 1793–1870
Text and tune: Public domain
Rise My Soul, the Lord is Risen
Jonny Robinson, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Rich Thompson
© 2024 City Alight Resources; Getty Music Hymns and Songs
© 2024 Getty Music Publishing; Love Your Enemies Publishing
© 2024 Messenger Hymns
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740

Liturgies:

Gloria in Excelsis
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Sanctus
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Agnus Dei
Text: Stephen P. Starke

Recording:

Audio:
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Announcements:

Sunday, Nov 2:
Worship Service (Pastor Michael Walther): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Sanctuary.

Adult Bible Study and Youth Confirmation: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Wednesday, Nov 5:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

Downstairs.

Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Thursday, Nov 6:
AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Downstairs.

Saturday, Nov 8:
Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
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