Elk River Lutheran Church Musicians: Austin Follmer, Kara Hennig, Taylor Quinn October 16, 2016 10:30am Service

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord CHORUS Praise the Lord, o my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God, Even with my dying breath.

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord VERSE 1 He is the One who made the Heaven and earth, The sea and ev’rything in it. He is the One who keeps every promise forever. He gives justice to the oppressed And sets the pris’ner free.

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord CHORUS Praise the Lord, o my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God, Even with my dying breath.

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord VERSE 2 He is the One who feeds the hungry And opens the eyes of the blind. He lifts up the burdens of those beneath heavy loads; The stranger, He protects and righteous one, He loves.

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord CHORUS Praise the Lord, o my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God, Even with my dying breath.

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord BRIDGE The Lord will reign forever. Our God is King to all generations. The Lord will reign forever, our God. (REPEAT)   We will...

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord CHORUS . . . Praise the Lord, o my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God, Even with my dying breath.

Gathering Song: Praise the Lord CHORUS Praise the Lord, o my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God, Even with my dying breath.

Welcome to Elk River Lutheran Church You are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper. Children are invited to participate in worship and communion. Nursery is available, should you desire it. Restrooms: in fellowship area and lower level.

4/21/2018 Invocation P In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. C 9:00 am

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) 4/21/2018 Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P 9:00 am

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) 4/21/2018 Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. P C 9:00 am

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) 4/21/2018 Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. C 9:00 am

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) 4/21/2018 Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. C 9:00 am

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) 4/21/2018 Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. C 9:00 am

4/21/2018 Prayer of the Day P Let us pray. O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people, you are always ready to hear our cries. Teach us to rely day and night on your care. Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all this suffering world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. C 9:00 am

Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 22The same night [Jacob] got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. 24Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.

Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 25When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.”

Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 27So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.”

Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 29Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.” 31The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.

Reading: Psalm 121 A reading from Psalm. 1I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come? 2My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Reading: Psalm 121 5The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade at your right hand. 6The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. 7The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. 8The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.

Gospel Announcement (spoken) 4/21/2018 Gospel Announcement (spoken) The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. P C 9:00 am

4/21/2018 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 1Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. 2He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. 3In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justice against my opponent.’ 9:00 am

4/21/2018 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 4For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, 5yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.’ ” 6And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 9:00 am

4/21/2018 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 7And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? 8I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” 9:00 am

Gospel Response (spoken) 4/21/2018 Gospel Response (spoken) P The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. C 9:00 am

Children’s Song: Jesus Loves the Little Children 4/21/2018 Children’s Song: Jesus Loves the Little Children Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world; Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in His sight; Jesus loves the little children of the world. 9:00 am

Children are invited to come to the front. 4/21/2018 Children’s Message Children are invited to come to the front. —Laura Babneau, Children, Youth and Family 9:00 am

4/21/2018 Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas 9:00 am

Song of the Day: Give Me Jesus VERSE 1 In the morning when I rise, In the morning when I rise Give me Jesus.

Song of the Day: Give Me Jesus CHORUS Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus. You can have all this world, But give me Jesus.

Song of the Day: Give Me Jesus VERSE 2 And when I am alone, Give me Jesus.

Song of the Day: Give Me Jesus CHORUS Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus. You can have all this world, But give me Jesus.

Song of the Day: Give Me Jesus VERSE 3 And when I come to die, Give me Jesus.

Song of the Day: Give Me Jesus CHORUS Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus. You can have all this world, But give me Jesus.

Hannah Boese Henry Boese Ariah Budish Gracie Gilbertson Gavin Gifford 3rd Grade Bibles TylerBerklich Hannah Boese Henry Boese Ariah Budish Gracie Gilbertson Gavin Gifford Ian Lessard Jagger Sasse Greta Weber

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

Apostles’ Creed I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead.

Apostles’ Creed On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

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

The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Sharing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. P C

I Will Lift My Eyes

Words of Institution In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. C

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses… C

The Lord’s Prayer …as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. C

Communion Invitation Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Both wine and grape juice are available.

Communion Song: My Faith Has Founded

Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. P C

Community Announcements Welcome guests! Thank you for worshipping with us. Please take home your worship bulletin for people and families to keep in your prayers. Visit www.elkriverlutheran.org for the latest information.

Blessing of Congregation The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name VERSE 1 Blessed be Your name In the land that is plentiful, Where Your streams of abundance flow, Blessed be Your name.

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name VERSE 2 Blessed be Your name When I’m found in the desert place, Though I walk through the wilderness, Blessed be Your name.

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name PRE-CHORUS Ev’ry blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in, Lord, Still I will say,

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name CHORUS “Blessed be the name of Lord, Blessed be Your name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your glorious name.”

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name VERSE 3 Blessed be Your name When the sun’s shining down on me, When the world’s “all as it should be.” Blessed be Your name.

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name VERSE 4 Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering, Though there’s pain in the offering, Blessed be Your name.

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name CHORUS “Blessed be the name of Lord, Blessed be Your name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your glorious name.”

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name BRIDGE You give and take away, You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, “Lord, blessed be Your name.” (REPEAT)

Sending Song – Blessed Be Your Name CHORUS “Blessed be the name of Lord, Blessed be Your name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your glorious name.” “Blessed Be Your Name” by Matt Redman and Beth Redman, CCLI license on file.

Go in peace, Share the good news. We will. Thanks be to God. Sending Dialog P Go in peace, Share the good news. We will. Thanks be to God. C

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