The Feast of Christ the King was established in 1925 to counteract secularism and emphasize Jesus' eschatological and universal authority as king over all earthly rulers. It occurs on the last Sunday of Ordinary Time before Advent begins. The prayer calls for peoples divided by sin to be freed and brought together under Christ's gracious rule. The document discusses thanking God for being merciful, for the church community, for the hope and Spirit given to believers, and for Christ ruling as ascended King of kings over all authorities.

3. The Feast of Christ The King
- Established in 1925 to counteract “secularism”
- Occurs on the last Sunday of “Ordinary Time”
to stress it’s “eschatological importance” before
entering into a time of celebrating Christ’s birth
and anticipating Christ’s return
- Meant to focus on the rule/reign of Jesus Christ
over all other earthly rulers
- “If Jesus is Lord, Caesar is not!”

4. Prayer For Christ The King Sunday
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore
all things in your well beloved Son, the King of kings
and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples
of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin,
may be freed and brought together under
his most gracious rule; In the Name of Jesus,
who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever…
Amen.

6. An Expression of Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 26

7. Ephesians 1:15-23
I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your
love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease
to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation
as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes
of your heart enlightened, you may know what
is the hope to which he has called you, what are
the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints…

8. Ephesians 1:15-23, cont.
…and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power
for us who believe, according to the working of his great
power. God put this power to work in Christ when he
raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand
in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and
power and dominion, and above every name that is named,
not only in this age but also in the age to come.
And he has put all things under his feet and has
made him the head over all things for the church,
which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

9. O Lord, We Thank You For:
- Being a God who shows mercy to all (however…)

10. O Lord, We Thank You For:
- Being a God who shows mercy to all
- Providing VINTAGE as our church family

11. O Lord, We Thank You For:
- Being a God who shows mercy to all
- Providing VINTAGE as our church family
- Encouraging us with the hope to which we are called

12. O Lord, We Thank You For:
- Being a God who shows mercy to all
- Providing VINTAGE as our church family
- Encouraging us with the hope to which we are called
- Blessing us with the gift of the Spirit

13. O Lord, We Thank You For:
- Being a God who shows mercy to all
- Providing VINTAGE as our church family
- Encouraging us with the hope to which we are called
- Blessing us with the gift of the Spirit
- Ruling over all as ascended King of kings

14. O Lord, We Thank You For:
- Being a God who shows mercy to all
- Providing VINTAGE as our church family
- Encouraging us with the hope to which we are called
- Blessing us with the gift of the Spirit
- Ruling over all as ascended King of kings
- Adopting us into Your Kingdom family

15. What else can we express
our thanks to God for?

16. An Expression of Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 26

17. A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy
servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness
and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have
made. We bless you for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life; but above all
for you immeasurable love in the redemption
of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the
means of grace, and for the hope of glory…

18. A Prayer of Thanksgiving, cont.
And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your
praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving
up our selves to your service, and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom,
with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor
and glory throughout all ages.
Amen.

19. A Prayer of Paul Over You…
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation
as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your
heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which
he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious
inheritance among the saints, and what is the
immeasurable greatness of his power for us
who believe, according to the working of
his great power…Amen.

20. Hear, O Israel:
the Lord our God, the Lord is one;
you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul, and with all your mind,
and with all your strength.’
And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
There is no other commandment
greater than these.”
Mark 12