I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 28, 2016

Forever with the Lord CW #213 Verses 1-6 Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854, abr., alt. Setting: SCHUMANN Tune: Cantica Laudis, Boston, 195

Life from the dead is in that word, My immortality. CW #213 Verse 1: Forever with the Lord! Amen! So let it be. Life from the dead is in that word, My immortality.

While time on earth is spent, Absent from him I roam, CW #213 Verse 2: While time on earth is spent, Absent from him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day’s march nearer home.

My Father’s house on high, Home of my soul, how near CW #213 Verse 3: My Father’s house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times, to faith’s foreseeing eye The golden gates appear.

If you uphold me, I shall stand; With you I shall prevail. CW #213 Verse 4: Lord, be at my right hand, Then can I never fail. If you uphold me, I shall stand; With you I shall prevail.

Shall rend the veil in two, By death I shall escape from death CW #213 Verse 5: So when my dying breath Shall rend the veil in two, By death I shall escape from death To endless life with you.

How shall I love that word And oft repeat before the throne, CW #213 Verse 6: I’ll know as I am known; How shall I love that word And oft repeat before the throne, “Forever with the Lord!”

Opening Verses 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.

Confession of Sin 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.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie) 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.

O Lord, Our Lord 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.

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

God’s Word to His People Job 19:20-27 Job longs for better life after the resurrection

Psalm 84 All ♫ Refrain:

How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! Psalm 84 All ♫ Verses: How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty!

My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD. Psalm 84 All ♫ Verses: My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD.

Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Psalm 84 All ♫ Verses: Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.

Psalm 84 All ♫ Refrain:

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; Psalm 84 All ♫ Verses: Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;

I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Psalm 84 All ♫ Verses: I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

blessed are they who trust in you. Psalm 84 All ♫ Verses: O LORD Almighty, blessed are they who trust in you.

All : Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Psalm 84 All : Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Psalm 84 All ♫ Refrain:

God’s Word to His People 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:8 What we see is temporary; what is coming is eternal

(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!

God’s Word to His People John 11:17-27, 38-44 Jesus raises Lazarus, and promises to raise all believers

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

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 ~

Tune: Johann R. Ahle, 1625-73, alt. I Am Content! My Jesus Lives Again CW #158 Verses 1-4 Text: Johann J. Möller, 1660-1733 Setting: ES IST GENUG Tune: Johann R. Ahle, 1625-73, alt.

I am content! My Jesus lives again, In whom my heart is pleased. Verse 1: I am content! My Jesus lives again, In whom my heart is pleased. He has fulfilled the law of God for me God's wrath he has appeased. Since he in death could perish never I also shall not die forever. I am content! I am content! CW #158

I am content! My Jesus is my head; His member I will be. Verse 2: I am content! My Jesus is my head; His member I will be. He bowed his head when on the cross he died With cries of agony. Now death is brought into subjection For me, too, by his resurrection. I am content! I am content! CW #158

I am content! My Jesus is my light, My radiant sun of grace. Verse 3: I am content! My Jesus is my light, My radiant sun of grace. His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all: Sweet comfort, hope, and peace. This Easter sun has brought salvation And everlasting exultation. I am content! I am content! CW #158

I am content! Lord, set me ever free And wake me from the dead Verse 4: I am content! Lord, set me ever free And wake me from the dead That I may rise forevermore to be With you, my living head. The chains that hold my body, sever; Then shall my soul rejoice forever. I am content! I am content! CW #158

I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting My Death is Not My End Acts 20:7-12

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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 right to give him thanks and praise.

Seasonal Sentence Pastor: (Pastor says prayer)

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) ♫ 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.

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.

Behold a Host, Arrayed in White CW #550 Verses 1-3 Text: Hans A. Brorson, 1694-1764 Setting: GREAT WHITE HOST Tune: Norwegian folk tune, 17th cent.

Verse 1: Behold a host, arrayed in white, Like thousand snow clad mountains bright; With palms they stand Who is this band Before the throne of light? These are the saints of glorious fame, Who from the great affliction came CW #550

Verse 1: And in the flood Of Jesus' blood Are cleansed from guilt and blame. Now gathered in the holy place, Their voices they in worship raise. Their anthems swell Where God does dwell Mid angels' songs of praise. CW #550

Verse 2: Despised and scorned, they sojourned here; But now, how glorious they appear! Those martyrs stand, A priestly band, God's throne forever near. So oft in troubled days gone by, In anguish they would weep and sigh; CW #550

Verse 2: At home above The God of love Fore'er their tears shall dry. They now enjoy the Sabbath rest, The heav'nly banquet of the blest The Lamb, their Lord, At festive board Himself is host and guest. CW #550

Verse 3: O blessed saints, now take your rest; A thousand times you will be blessed For keeping faith Firm unto death And scorning worldly trust. For now you live at home with God; You toiled and sowed the Word abroad. CW #550

Verse 3: Rejoice and bring Your fruits and sing Before the throne of God. The myriad angels raise the song; O saints, sing with that happy throng! Lift up one voice; Let heav’n rejoice In our Redeemer’s song. CW #550

This Is the Feast of Victory CW #265 Verses 1-5 Text: John W. Arthur, 1922-80 Setting: FESTIVAL CANTICLE Tune: Richard W. Hillert, b. 1923

This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Refrain: This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia CW #265

Verse 1: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, Whose blood set us free to be people of God. This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia CW #265

Verse 2: Power, riches, wisdom, and strength, And honor, blessing, and glory are his This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia CW #265

Verse 3: Sing with all the people of God, And join in the hymn of all creation. This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia CW #265

Verse 4: Blessing, Honor, glory and might Be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia CW #265

Verse 5: For the Lamb who was slain Has begun his reign. Alleluia! This is the feast of victory for our God, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia CW #265

Keep a blank slide here for the ending of communion

Thank the Lord ♫ 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! Alleluia!

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

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

Jerusalem the Golden CWS #728 Verses 1-3 Text: Bernard of Cluny, 12th Century Setting: THAXTED Tune: Gustav Holst, 1874-1934, alt.

With milk and honey blest— The sight of it refreshes Verse 1: Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest— The sight of it refreshes The weary and oppressed. I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there, CW #728

What bliss beyond compare. To sing the hymn unending Verse 1: What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare. To sing the hymn unending With all the martyr throng, Amidst the halls of Zion Resounding full with song. CW #728

Oh, sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! Verse 2: Oh, sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! Oh, sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect, Where they who with their leader Have conquered in the fight CW #728

Are clad in robes of white. Jesus in mercy bring us Verse 2: Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white. Jesus in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest Where sings the host of heaven Your glorious name to bless. CW #728

The Christ is ever with them; The daylight is serene. Verse 3: The Christ is ever with them; The daylight is serene. The pastures of the blessed Are ever rich and green There is the throne of David; And there from care released, CW #728

The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast. Verse 3: The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast. To God enthroned in glory The Church’s voices blend, The Lamb forever blessed, The Light that knows no end. CW #728

Silent Prayer

I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 28, 2016