Week Seven: The Christian Home Our Lutheran Legacy

For Christian Homes, O Lord, We Pray CW #500 Verses 1-5 Text: Richard S. Armstrong, b. 1924 (st. 1, 3-5) Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952 (st. 2) Setting: GOTTLOB, ES GEHT NUNMEHR ZU ENDE Tune: Johann S. Bach, 1685-1750

For Christian homes, O Lord, we pray, Verse 1: For Christian homes, O Lord, we pray, That you might dwell with us each day. Make ours a place where you are Lord, Where all is governed by your Word. CW #500

We are the children of your grace; Verse 2: We are the children of your grace; Our homes are now your dwelling place. In you we trust and daily live; Teach us to serve and to forgive. CW #500

We lift our eyes to you above. From you we gain the strength to live, Verse 3: United in a bond of love, We lift our eyes to you above. From you we gain the strength to live, The wish to share, the joy to give. CW #500

Protect us and our loved ones dear Verse 4: Protect us and our loved ones dear From pain and sorrow, want and fear; Yet when we must our burdens bear, "Your will be done“ shall be our prayer. CW #500

And when you call us all to rest, Then will we have a home more blest, Verse 5: And when you call us all to rest, Then will we have a home more blest, See all our care and sorrow cease, And find with Christ eternal peace. CW #500

Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.

Confession of Sin Pastor: Beloved in the Lord; let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

Confession of Sin All: 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.

Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie) ♫ All: Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Amen.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Prayer of the Day Pastor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

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

God’s Word to His People Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Christian faith in the home

O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. Psalm 78 All Speak Verse: O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will utter things from of old, what we have heard and what our fathers have told us.

We will not hide them from our children; Psalm 78 All Speak Verse: We will not hide them from our children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD. The LORD decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel,

so the next generation would know them, Psalm 78 All Speak Verse: so the next generation would know them, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.

God’s Word to His People Colossians 3:12-21 Life in the Christian home

(Pastor says the Verse of the Day)

(After the announcement of the Gospel the worship assembly responds:) ♫ All: Glory be to you, O Lord! Glory be to you, O Lord!

God’s Word to His People Matthew 19:1-15 Jesus teaches about marriage and blesses the children

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

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

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 ~

Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall CW #506 Verses 1-5 Text: Christoph C. L. von Pfeil, 1712-84 (st. 1-2, 4-5) Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, 1880 (st. 3) Setting: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS Tune: Joseph Klug, Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1535

Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall, Verse 1: Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all! A home that is not wholly his— How sad and poor and dark it is! CW #506

Oh, blest that house where faith you find Verse 2: Oh, blest that house where faith you find And all within have set their mind To trust their God and serve him still And do in all his holy will. CW #506

Oh, blest the parents who give heed Verse 3: Oh, blest the parents who give heed Unto their children's foremost need And weary not of care or cost. May none to them and heav'n be lost! CW #506

Blest such a house; it prospers well. Verse 4: Blest such a house; it prospers well. In peace and joy the parents dwell, And in their children's lives is shown How richly God can bless his own. CW #506

Then here will I and mine today A solemn promise make and say: Verse 5: Then here will I and mine today A solemn promise make and say: Though all the world forsake his Word, I and my house will serve the Lord! CW #506

Lutheran Legacy: The Christian Home Colossians 3:12-21

Create in Me ♫ All: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Create in Me Do not cast me away from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold, uphold me with your free Spirit.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: …let us pray to the Lord, All: Lord have mercy.

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

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

The Sacrament 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 good and right so to do.

Seasonal Sentence Pastor: (Pastor says prayer)

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) ♫ All: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power, God of might: Heav’n and earth are full of your glory.

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Words of Institution

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

O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) ♫ 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. Amen.

Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness CW #311 Verses 1-8 Text: Johann Franck, 1618-77 Setting: SCHMÜCKE DICH Tune: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662, alt.

Soul, adorn yourself with gladness; 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

Unto him whose grace unbounded Has this wondrous supper founded. 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

Hasten as a bride to meet him, And with loving rev'rence greet him, 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

Open wide the gates before him, Saying, as you there adore him: 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

He who craves a precious treasure Neither cost nor pain will measure, 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

Though the wealth of earth were proffered, 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

Now I kneel before you lowly, Filled with joy most deep and holy, 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

How by mystery surrounded, Depths that no one ever sounded. 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

Human reason, though it ponders, Cannot fathom these great wonders, 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

And that he his blood is giving With the wine we are receiving. 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

Lord, by love and mercy driven, You have left your throne in heaven 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

To forgo all joy and gladness And to shed your blood in sadness. 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

Jesus, Sun of life, my Splendor, Jesus, Friend of friends most tender, 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

At your feet I cry, my Maker; Let me be a fit partaker 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

Jesus, Lord of life, I pray you, Let me gladly here obey you. 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

By this supper let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep 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

One and All, Rejoice CW #377 Verses 1-10 Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice CW #377 Verses 1-10 Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Setting:NUN FREUT EUCH, LIEBEN CHRISTEN Tune: Etlich Cristlich lider, Wittenberg, 1524

With exultation springing, And, with united heart and voice Verse 1: Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice, With exultation springing, And, with united heart and voice And holy rapture singing, Proclaim the wonders God has done, How his right arm the vict'ry won. How dearly it has cost him! CW #377

Fast bound in Satan's chains I lay; Death brooded darkly o'er me. Verse 2: Fast bound in Satan's chains I lay; Death brooded darkly o'er me. Sin was my torment night and day; In sin my mother bore me. Yet deep and deeper still I fell; Life had become a living hell, So firmly sin possessed me. CW #377

Verse 3: My own good works availed me naught, No merit they attaining; My will against God's judgment fought, No hope for me remaining. My fears increased till sheer despair Left naught but death to be my share And hell to be my sentence. CW #377

But God beheld my wretched state Before the world's foundation, Verse 4: But God beheld my wretched state Before the world's foundation, And, mindful of his mercies great, He planned my soul's salvation. A Father's heart he turned to me, Sought my redemption fervently; He gave his dearest treasure. CW #377

He spoke to his beloved Son: "'Tis time to have compassion. Verse 5: He spoke to his beloved Son: "'Tis time to have compassion. Then go, bright Jewel of my crown, And bring mankind salvation. From sin and sorrow set them free; Slay bitter death for them that they May live with you forever." CW #377

The Son obeyed his Father's will, Was born of virgin mother, Verse 6: The Son obeyed his Father's will, Was born of virgin mother, And, God's good pleasure to fulfill, He came to be my brother. No barb of pomp or pow'r he wore; A servant's form like mine he bore To lead the devil captive. CW #377

To me he spoke, "Hold fast to me— I am your rock and castle. Verse 7: To me he spoke, "Hold fast to me— I am your rock and castle. Your ransom I myself will be; For you I strive and wrestle. For I am yours, your friend divine, And evermore you shall be mine; The foe shall not divide us. CW #377

"The foe shall shed my precious blood, Me of my life bereaving. Verse 8: "The foe shall shed my precious blood, Me of my life bereaving. All this I suffer for your good; Be steadfast and believing. Life shall from death the vict'ry win; My innocence shall bear your sin, And you are blest forever. CW #377

"Now to my Father I depart, The Holy Spirit sending Verse 9: "Now to my Father I depart, The Holy Spirit sending And, heav'nly wisdom to impart, My help to you extending. He will a source of comfort be, Teach you to know and follow me, And in all truth will guide you. CW #377

Verse 10: "What I on earth have lived and taught Be all your life and teaching; So shall my kingdom's work be wrought And honored in your preaching. Take care that no one's man-made laws Should e'er destroy the gospel's cause. This final word I leave you." CW #377

Keep a blank slide here for the ending of communion

Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) ♫ All: In peace, Lord, you let your servant now depart according to your word

Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for ev’ry people, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory, the glory of your people Israel.

Prayer Pastor: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. All: And his mercy endures forever.

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

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

Bless Our Loved Ones, Holy Father CW #504 Verses 1-6 Text: Isabella S. Stephenson, 1843-90 Setting: STEPHANOS Tune: Henry W. Baker, 1821-77

Bless our loved ones, Holy Father; Hear our anxious prayer; Verse 1: Bless our loved ones, Holy Father; Hear our anxious prayer; By your mercy keep them always In your care. CW #504

Jesus, Savior, let your presence Be their light and guide; Verse 2: Jesus, Savior, let your presence Be their light and guide; Keep, oh, keep them in their weakness At your side. CW #504

When in sorrow, when in danger, When in loneliness, Verse 3: When in sorrow, when in danger, When in loneliness, In your love look down and comfort Their distress. CW #504

May the joy of your salvation Be their strength and stay! Verse 4: May the joy of your salvation Be their strength and stay! May they love and may they praise you Day by day! CW #504

Holy Spirit, let your teaching Sanctify their life; Verse 5: Holy Spirit, let your teaching Sanctify their life; Send your grace that they may conquer In the strife. CW #504

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God forever true, Verse 6: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God forever true, Bless them, guide them, save them, keep them Close to you. CW #504

Silent Prayer

Week Seven: The Christian Home Our Lutheran Legacy