Faith trusts in God’s great power Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, May 29 th 2016

Come, Now, Almighty King CW #193 Verses 1-4 Text: Unknown, c Setting: ITALIAN HYMN Tune: Felice de Giardini, , alt.

Verse 1: Come, now, almighty King; Help us your name to sing; Help us to praise. Father all-glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. CW #193

Verse 2: Come, now, incarnate Word; Put on your mighty sword; Our prayer attend. Come and your people bless, And give your Word success; Grant us your righteousness, Savior and Friend. CW #193

Verse 3: Come, holy Comforter; Your sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Your sev'nfold gifts impart; Now rule in ev'ry heart; Never from us depart, Spirit of Pow'r. CW #193

Verse 4: To the great One in Three Eternal praises be Forevermore! His sov'reign majesty May we in glory see And to eternity Love and adore. CW #193

Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you. Opening Verses

Pastor: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us. Confession of Sin

Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions. Confession of Sin

I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. Confession of Sin

But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. Confession of Sin

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Pastor: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord. ♫ All: Lord, have mercy. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)

Pastor: For the steadfast assurance that nothing…firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ. ♫ All: Christ, have mercy. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)

Pastor: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord. ♫ All: Lord, have mercy. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)

Pastor: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care: ♫ All: Amen. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)

Pastor: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise. O Lord, Our Lord

♫ All: O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. Almighty God, merciful Father, you crown our life with your love. O Lord, Our Lord

You take away our sin; you comfort our spirit; you make us pure and holy in your sight. You did not spare your only Son, but gave him up for us all. O Lord, Our Lord

O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. O Son of God, eternal Word of the Father, you came to live with us; you made your Father known; O Lord, Our Lord

you washed us from our sins in your own blood. You are the King of glory; you are the Lord! O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. O Lord, Our Lord

Pastor: Let us pray. (Pastor says the Prayer) ♫ All: Amen. Prayer of the Day

God’s Word to His People Joshua 5:13—6:5, 20 God brings down the walls of Jericho

God’s Word to His People Galatians 1:1-10 There is only one gospel for the world

Pastor: (Pastor says the Verse of the Day) Verse of the Day

♫ All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse of the Day

God’s Word to His People Luke 7:1-10 The faith of the Roman centurion

Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.  All: Praise be to you, O Christ! Gospel

Children’s Message “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” ~ Jesus ~

We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost CW #190 Verses 1-4 Text: German hymn, c. 13th cent. (st. 1) Martin Luther, (st. 2-4) Setting: NUN BITTEN WIR Tune: Joseph Klug, Geystliche gesangkBuchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524, alt.

Verse 1: We now implore God the Holy Ghost For the true faith which we need the most, That in our last moments he may befriend us And, as homeward we journey, attend us. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

Verse 2: Shine in our hearts, O most precious Light, That we Jesus Christ may know aright, Clinging to our Savior, whose blood has bought us, Who again to our homeland has brought us. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

Verse 3: O sacred Love, grace on us bestow, Set our hearts with heav'nly fire aglow That with hearts united we love each other, Of one mind, in peace with ev'ry brother. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

Verse 4: O highest Comfort in ev'ry need, Grant that neither shame nor death we heed That e'en then our courage may never fail us When the foe shall accuse and assail us. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

A P RAYER OF G REAT F AITH 1.Asks with humility 2.Asks with confidence LUKE 7:1-10

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. Nicene Creed

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Nicene Creed

Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human. Nicene Creed

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. Nicene Creed

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. Nicene Creed

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. Nicene Creed

We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Nicene Creed

We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Nicene Creed

Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer. Prayer of the Church

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Lord’s Prayer

All: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Lord’s Prayer

All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. Lord’s Prayer

Pastor: The Lord be with you. ♫ All: And also with you. The Sacrament

Pastor: Lift up your hearts. ♫ All: We lift them up to the Lord. The Sacrament

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. ♫ All: It is right to give him thanks and praise. The Sacrament

Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) Seasonal Sentence

♫ All: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory. You are my God, and I will exalt you. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)

I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)

Words of Institution

Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. ♫ All: Amen. The Sacrament

♫ All: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)

O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen. O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)

Come, Oh, Come Life-Giving Spirit CW #181 Verses 1-5 Text: Heinrich Held, Setting: KOMM, O KOMM, DU GEIST DES LEBENS Tune: J. Christoph Bach, 1680

Verse 1: Come, oh, come, life-giving Spirit, God from all eternity! May your power never fail us; Dwell within us constantly. Then shall truth and life and light Banish all the gloom of night. CW #181

Verse 2: Show us, Lord, the path of blessing; When we trespass on our way, Cast, O Lord, our sins behind you And be with us day by day. Should we stray, O Lord, recall; Work repentance when we fall. CW #181

Verse 3: With our spirit, Lord, bear witness That we are the saints of God Who rely upon him solely When we're chastened by the rod; For we know, as children should, That the cross is for our good. CW #181

Verse 4: Prompt us, Lord, to come before him With a childlike heart to pray; Sigh for us, O Holy Spirit, When we know not what to say. Then our prayer is not in vain, And our faith new strength shall gain. CW #181

Verse 5: Grant our hearts in fullest measure Wisdom, counsel, purity. That we always strive to please you, Working for you willingly. Let the gospel spread and grow, Bringing Satan's overthrow. CW #181

Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness CW #311 Verses 1-8 Text: Johann Franck, Setting: SCHMÜCKE DICH Tune: Johann Crüger, , alt.

Verse 1: Soul, adorn yourself with gladness; Leave behind all gloom and sadness. Come into the daylight's splendor; There with joy your praises render CW #311

Verse 1: Unto him whose grace unbounded Has this wondrous supper founded. Though he reigns above most holy, Deigns to dwell with you most lowly. CW #311

Verse 2: Hasten as a bride to meet him, And with loving rev'rence greet him, For with words of life immortal He is knocking at your portal. CW #311

Verse 2: Open wide the gates before him, Saying, as you there adore him: Grant, Lord, that I now receive you, That I nevermore will leave you. CW #311

Verse 3: He who craves a precious treasure Neither cost nor pain will measure, But the priceless gifts of heaven God to us has freely given. CW #311

Verse 3: Though the wealth of earth were proffered, Naught would buy the gifts here offered: Christ's true body, for you riven, And his blood, for you once given. CW #311

Verse 4: Now I kneel before you lowly, Filled with joy most deep and holy, As with trembling awe and wonder On your mighty work I ponder, CW #311

Verse 4: How by mystery surrounded, Depths that no one ever sounded. None may dare to pierce unbidden Secrets that with you are hidden. CW #311

Verse 5: Human reason, though it ponders, Cannot fathom these great wonders, That Christ's body must be boundless Since the souls it feeds are countless, CW #311

Verse 5: And that he his blood is giving With the wine we are receiving. These great mysteries unsounded Are by God alone expounded. CW #311

Verse 6: Lord, by love and mercy driven, You have left your throne in heaven On the cross for me to languish And to die in bitter anguish, CW #311

Verse 6: To forgo all joy and gladness And to shed your blood in sadness. By this blood redeemed and living, Lord, I praise you with thanksgiving. CW #311

Verse 7: Jesus, Sun of life, my Splendor, Jesus, Friend of friends most tender, Jesus, Joy of my desiring, Fount of life, my soul inspiring— CW #311

Verse 7: At your feet I cry, my Maker; Let me be a fit partaker Of this blessed food from heaven For our good, your glory, given. CW #311

Verse 8: Jesus, Lord of life, I pray you, Let me gladly here obey you. By your love I am invited; Be your love with love requited. CW #311

Verse 8: By this supper let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep love's treasure. Through the gift of grace you give me As your guest in heav'n receive me. CW #311

♫ All: Thank the Lord and sing his praise. Tell ev’ryone what he has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name. Thank the Lord

He renews his promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia! Thank the Lord

Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) ♫ All: Amen. Prayer

Pastor: (Pastor says blessing) ♫ All: Amen, Amen, Amen. The Blessing

God Be with You till We Meet Again CW #328 Verses 1-2 Text: Jeremiah E. Rankin, Setting: RANDOLPH Tune: Ralph V. Williams,

Verse 1: God be with you till we meet again, By his counsels guide, uphold you, With his sheep securely fold you— God be with you till we meet again. CW #328

Verse 2: God be with you till we meet again, 'Neath his wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still provide you— God be with you till we meet again. CW #328

Faith trusts in God’s great power Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, May 29 th 2016