I Believe… In the Holy Spirit Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 7 th 2016

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

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: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and to serve him as his dear children… Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy. Confession of Sin

Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child. Confession of Sin

But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt. Confession of Sin

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord. Our Response of Praise

♫ All: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Oh, Taste and See

Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Oh, Taste and See

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

God’s Word to His People 1 Samuel 16:13-23 Life without the Spirit is filled with torment

God’s Word to His People Titus 3:4-8 The Spirit is poured out for our salvation

All Together Come and Gather Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us VBS Children

God’s Word to His People John 6:53-69 The Spirit reveals the mysteries of God

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 ~

Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord CW #176 Verses 1-3 Text: German hymn, 15th cent. (st. 1) Martin Luther, (st. 2-3) Setting: KOMM, HEILIGER GEIST, HERRE GOTT Tune: Eyn Enchiridion oder Handbüchlein, Erfurt, 1524

Verse 1: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord! May all your graces be outpoured On each believer's mind and heart; Your fervent love to them impart. CW #176

Verse 1: Lord, by the brightness of your light In holy faith your church unite From ev'ry land and ev'ry tongue; This to your praise, O Lord our God, be sung: Alleluia! CW #176

Verse 2: Come, Holy Light, Guide divine, And cause the Word of life to shine. Teach us to know our God aright And call him Father with delight. CW #176

Verse 2: From ev'ry error keep us free; Let none but Christ our Master be That we in living faith abide, In him, our Lord, with all our might confide. Alleluia! CW #176

Verse 3: Come, Holy Fire, Comfort true; Grant us the will your work to do And in your service to abide; Let trials turn us not aside. CW #176

Verse 3: Lord, by your pow'r prepare each heart, And to our weakness strength impart That bravely here we may contend, Through life and death to you, our Lord, ascend. Alleluia! CW #176

I B ELIEVE IN THE H OLY S PIRIT : T HE R EASON FOR B ELIEVIN ’ ACTS 13:1-5

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. Apostles’ Creed

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. Apostles’ Creed

The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. Apostles’ Creed

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Apostles’ 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

Holy Spirit, Light Divine CW #183 Verses 1-5 Text: Andrew Reed, Setting: SONG 13 Tune: attr. Orlando Gibbons, , alt.

Verse 1: Holy Spirit, Light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the gloom of night away; Turn the darkness into day. CW #183

Verse 2: Holy Spirit, Love divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; In your mercy pity me; From sin's bondage set me free. CW #183

Verse 3: Holy Spirit, Joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Fill me with your heav'nly peace; Let it grow and still increase. CW #183

Verse 4: Holy Spirit, Pow’r divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down ev’ry idol throne; Reign supreme and reign alone. CW #183

Verse 5: See, to you I give my heart; Cleanse my life in ev’ry part; Your own temple I would be Now and for eternity. CW #183

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

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

Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit CW #545 Verses 1-3 Text: German hymn, 19th cent. Setting: WERDE MUNTER Tune: Johann Schop,

Verse 1: Send, O Lord, your Holy Spirit On your servants now, we pray; Let them all be faithful shepherds That no lamb is led astray. CW #545

Verse 1: Your pure teaching to proclaim, To adore your holy name, And to feed your lambs, dear Savior, Make their aim and sole endeavor. CW #545

Verse 2: You, O Lord, yourself have called them For your precious lambs to care; But to prosper in their calling, They the Spirit’s gifts must share. CW #545

Verse 2: Grant them wisdom from above; Fill their hearts with holy love. In their weakness, Lord, be near them; In their prayers, Good Shepherd, hear them. CW #545

Verse 3: Help, Lord Jesus, help them nourish Our dear children with your Word, That in constant love they serve you Till in heav’n their song is heard. CW #545

Verse 3: Boundless blessings, Lord, bestow On your servants’ work below Till by grace to them is given Their reward, the crown of heaven. CW #545

I Believe… In the Holy Spirit Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 7 th 2016