Welcome Please switch off your cell phone or turn it to silent mode. 请关闭手机或调至无声 Please take care of your children to ensure solemnity in worship. 请在神圣崇拜中照顾您的孩子

WELCOME TO ENGLISH WORSHIP 欢迎来到英文崇拜 Connect! Please take time before or after worship to greet those around you. If this is your first time, please introduce yourself to the pastor or other volunteers so that we can help you connect.

WELCOME TO ENGLISH WORSHIP 欢迎来到英文崇拜 Grow! In the new year we will start a Bible Reading plan. Are you ready to Join the Journey? Go! Invite a friend, family member, neighbor, classmate or coworker to English Worship next Sunday.

Reformation 2017: It's Still All About Jesus On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed "95 Theses" to the door of Church in Wittenburg, Germany. These 95 Theses concerned the teaching of Bible and Church practices that were not in keeping with those teachings. With this action, Luther began the Protestant Reformation of the Church. This year we celebrate 500 years since the Reformation. And during the months of September, October and November, we're asking a simple question: Is the Reformation still significant?

Reformation 2017: It's Still All About Jesus Today we see that the Reformation's significance is not about a new teaching in the church. It's not about Martin Luther or any of the other Reformers. No, the Reformation is about the old, original, apostolic teaching of the ETERNAL GOSPEL (Rev. 14) of Jesus Christ. This is the only message that faithful Christian churches have ever proclaimed.

Reformation 2017: It's Still All About Jesus The Reformation is about the re-discovery of the ETERNAL GOSPEL at a time when many people, and many churches had forgotten it. And the significance for us is the reminder that we should never trust in any gospel apart from the ETERNAL GOSPEL of sins forgiven and life given to us, by Jesus and through His cross. It's still all about Jesus!

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CALL to WORSHIP: (Psalm 42:1-3,8,11b / 诗篇 42:1-3,8,11b)  A: Put your hope in God,  C: for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God!    A: As the deer pants for streams of water,  C: so my soul pants for you, O God.

CALL to WORSHIP: A: My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. C: When can I go and meet with God?  A: My tears have been my food day and night,  C: while men say to me all day long, "Where is your God?"  

CALL to WORSHIP: A: By day the LORD directs his love,  C: at night his song is with me - a prayer to the God of my life.  A: Glory be to the Father and to the + Son and to the Holy Spirit, C: as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. A: Put your hope in God,  C: for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God! 

CONNECT TIME! (交流时段) P: For the next few minutes, find one or two people that you can talk with. This could be a friend or someone you are meeting for the first time. Introduce yourself and share an answer to one of the following questions with each other: What was the best part of your week? What was the hardest part of your week? Where did you see God at work this week?

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 1 A mighty Fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow’r are great, And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His name. From age to age the same, And He must win the battle.

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure: One little word shall fell him.

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 4 That word above all earthly pow’rs, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill, God’s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever. Amen.

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS P: In the name of the Father and the Son + and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 C: Amen

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the work of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You and worthily magnify Your holy name, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C: Amen.

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS P: If we say we have not sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (silence for personal confession)

P Most merciful God, C we confess that we are in bondage 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. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. But for the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. 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

P: Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for us and, for His sake, God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained servant 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. C: Amen!

PRAYER OF THE DAY(今日祷告) P: Let us pray: C: Almighty God, gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit upon Your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in Your Word, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all their enemies, and bestow on the Church Your saving Peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Musical Offering 诗班献诗 God, We Praise You!

God, we praise You! God, we bless You! God, we name You sovereign Lord! Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by Your church adored; All creation shows Your glory, heaven and earth draw near Your throne singing “Holy, holy, holy, Lord of hosts, and God alone!”

True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set the world ablaze, Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, join one growing song of praise, While Your church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity; Father, son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally.

Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Everlasting Son of God, Humble was Your virgin mother, Hard the lonely path You trod: By Your cross is sin defeated, Hell confronted face to face, Heaven opened to believers, Sinners justified by grace.

Christ, at God’s right hand victorious, You will judge the world You made; Lord, in mercy help You servants For whose freedom You have paid: Rise us up from dust to glory, Guard us from all sin today; King enthroned above all praises, Save Your people, God, we pray. Amen.

READINGS 读经 Revelation 14:6-7 (P449 NT) (启示录14:6-7) A: The first reading for today comes from Revelation chapter 14 , verses 6-7 found on page 449 in the New Testament. (Reading) A: This is the word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

READINGS 读经 Romans 1:16-17(p266 NT) (罗马书1:16-17) A: The second reading for today comes from Romans chapter 1, verse 16-17,found on page 266 in the New Testament. (Reading) A: This is the word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

P: Please rise for the reading of the Gospel. John 8:31-36(178 NT) (约翰福音 8:31-36) P: Please rise for the reading of the Gospel. P: The Holy Gospel for today is from the book of John chapter 8, verse 31-36 found on page 178 in the New Testament. P: Let us read God’s Word together:

31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."  33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?" 

34Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. A: This is the word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

It’s Still All About Jesus SERMON 讲道 Reformation 2017: It’s Still All About Jesus Pastor Shaun Daugherty

# Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word; Curb those who by deceit or sword Would wrest the kingdom from Your Son And bring to naught all He has done.

# Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Your pow’r make know, For You are Lord of lords alone; Defend Your holy Church that we May sing Your praise eternally.

# Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word 3 O Comforter of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth; Support us in our final strife And lead us out of death to life.

APOSTLES' CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And 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. 我信上帝，全能的父，创造天地的主。 我信耶稣基督，上帝的独生子，我们的主，因着圣灵成孕，从童女马利亚所生，在本丢彼拉多手下遇难，被钉在十字架上，死了，葬了。下到地狱。

APOSTLES' CREED He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. 第三天从死人里复活。后升天，坐在无所不能的父上帝的右边。将来必从那里降临，审判活人、死人。

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. 我信圣灵，一圣基督教会，圣徒一体相通，罪得赦免、肉身复活、并且永生。阿们。

PRAYERS of the CHURCH 教会的祷告 Each week we collect prayer requests from the congregation through the prayer cards. If you would like a prayer card, please raise your hand as the volunteers are coming down the aisles. Return the prayer cards to the pastor or volunteers following the service.

P: For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord:

P: For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For all pastors in Christ, for all servants of the Church, and for all the people, let us pray to the Lord:

P: For Xi Jinping, for all public servants, for the government and those who protect us, that they may be upheld and strengthened in every good deed, let us pray to the Lord: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For those work to bring peace, justice, health, and protection in this and every place, let us pray to the Lord:

P: For those who bring offerings, those who do good works in this congregation, those who toil, those who sing, and all the people here present who await from the Lord great and abundant mercy, let us pray to the Lord: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For favorable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord:

P: For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and need, let us pray to the Lord: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For faith and the salvation of our friends, family, neighbors and coworkers, let us pray to the Lord: P: For the provision of everything we need for life and godliness, that we might live repentant lives which give honor and glory to our Savior, Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord:

P: Almighty God, we thank You for Your great God of all mercy and love, as we begin this celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, send us Your Holy Spirit and open our hearts to believe the Eternal Gospel of Jesus Christ. Let us never be turned away from Jesus and His Cross, but instead let us there find the simple and holy declaration of Your love.

P: Teach us to confess our sins and to gladly receive Your forgiveness. Help us to live in the abundance and freedom which You have given to us by the shedding of His blood. And give us the wisdom, courage, and compassion to share this blessed message with the whole world. P For all this let us pray to the Lord: C: Lord, have mercy.

P: For the next few minutes, I invite you to find one or two people nearby you. Each of you should share one brief prayer request and then pray together. After a few minutes I will conclude our prayer time by praying for the petitions listed in the bulletin insert. (Pray with each other for the next few minutes!)

A: Gracious Father in Heaven, we thank you for hearing our prayers A: Gracious Father in Heaven, we thank you for hearing our prayers. Today, we pray for all of those special prayer requests from members of the congregation, especially … (The pastor/assistant will pray for the special prayer requests at this time) A: For all these and all the other prayers in our hearts and minds, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

LORD’S PRAYER 主祷文 A: Into your hands we entrust all for whom we pray, and we pray together the prayer that Jesus taught us, saying, 

Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. C: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. 我们在天上的父， 愿人都尊你的名为圣。 愿你的国降临，愿你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。 我们日用的饮食，今日赐给我们。

As we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, C: Forgive us our sins As we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. 免我们的债， 如同我们免了人的债。 不叫我们遇见试探， 救我们脱离凶恶。 因为国度、权柄、荣耀，全是你的，直到永远，阿们。

ANNOUNCEMENTS 公告 Following the worship service, please greet those around you. The pastor will be available to talk or pray with you in the lobby area.

BENEDICTION 祝福 P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26 愿耶和华赐福给你，保护你。 愿耶和华使他的脸光照你， 赐恩给你。 愿耶和华向你仰脸， 赐你平安。 C: Amen.

# 122 The Church’s One Foundation 1: The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord. She is His new creation By water and Word; From heav’n He came and sought her To be His holy bride, With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died.

# 122 The Church’s One Foundation 2: Elect from ev’ry nation, Yet one o’er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food. And to one hope she presses, With ev’ry grace endued.

# 122 The Church’s One Foundation 3: ‘Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore; Till with the vision glorious, Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.

# 122 The Church’s One Foundation 4: Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three in One. And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won; O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee. Amen

DISMISSAL A: Go in Peace. Serve the Lord! C: Thanks be to God!

Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 平安散去，服侍上帝 English Bible and hymnals are for use in the service only. Please bring the Bible and Hymnal to the collection points at the hall entrance.. 请把圣经和赞美诗集放到副堂门口的回收点

Website for English Worship Service www.szchurch.net www.szworship.org Connect: Pastor Shaun Daugherty shaun.daugherty@gmail.com 135-3770-6348