Redeemer Lutheran Church Always be Prepared Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, February 5th 2017

Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd CW #508 Verses 1-4 Text: Jane E. Leeson, 1807-82 Setting: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH, EHRENKÖNIG Tune: Geist-reiches Gesang-Buch, Darmstadt, 1698

Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, Children all are dear to you; Verse 1: Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, Children all are dear to you; May your loving arms enfold them In your care their whole life through. Gently tend and safely keep them In your mercy strong and true. CW #508

Tender Shepherd, never leave them, Never let them go astray; Verse 2: Tender Shepherd, never leave them, Never let them go astray; By your warning love directed, May they walk the narrow way. Thus direct them, thus defend them Lest they fall an easy prey. CW #508

By your holy Word instruct them; Fill their minds with heav'nly light. Verse 3: By your holy Word instruct them; Fill their minds with heav'nly light. By your pow'rful grace convince them Always to approve what's right. Let them feel your yoke is easy; Let them find your burden light. CW #508

Taught to love the holy praises Which on earth your children sing, Verse 4: Taught to love the holy praises Which on earth your children sing, With their lips and hearts, sincerely, Glad thank off'rings may they bring, Then with all the saints in glory Join to praise their Lord and King. CW #508

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 All: Lord, you have made it clear in your Word that you want us to continue to grow in our understanding of you. All too often we fail to take our Christian education seriously.

Confession of Sin We become complacent, failing to hear what you tell us and failing to tell others, including our own families, about you.

Confession of Sin Forgive us for our laziness and help us in our study and proclamation of your Word.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Our Response of Praise Little Lambs Children: Sing alleluia, sing alleluia, sing alleluia to the Lord.

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

God’s Word to His People 1 Kings 2:1-4 A father’s words to his son

Little Lambs Refrain: Psalm 111

Great are the works of the LORD; They are pondered by all who Psalm 111 All Verse: Great are the works of the LORD; They are pondered by all who delight in them.

Glorious and majestic are his deeds, And his righteousness endures Psalm 111 All Verse: Glorious and majestic are his deeds, And his righteousness endures forever.

He has caused his wonders to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and Psalm 111 All Verse: He has caused his wonders to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and compassionate.

Little Lambs Refrain: Psalm 111

The works of his hands are faithful and just; Psalm 111 All Verse: The works of his hands are faithful and just; All his precepts are trustworthy.

He provided redemption for his people; Psalm 111 All Verse: He provided redemption for his people; He ordained his covenant forever.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; Psalm 111 All Verse: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; All who follow his precept have good understanding.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Psalm 111 All Verse: 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.

Little Lambs Refrain: Psalm 111

God’s Word to His People 2 Timothy 3:10-17 God’s Word is our defense and foundation

Verse of the Day All ♫: The Lord gives wisdom sure, And from his mouth do flow The words of knowledge, truth, and light By which our faith does grow.

God’s Word to His People Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and the children

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 ~

Let the Children Hear the Mighty Deeds CW #512 Verses 1-4 Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (st. 1-3, 5) Bernhard Schumacher, 1886-1978 (st. 4) Setting: NUN DANKET ALL Tune: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662

Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God performed of old, Verse 1: Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God performed of old, Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. CW #512

Make unto them his glories known, His works of pow’r and grace, Verse 2: Make unto them his glories known, His works of pow’r and grace, And we’ll convey his wonders down Through ev’ry rising race. CW #512

Our lips shall tell them to our sons And they again to theirs Verse 3: Our lips shall tell them to our sons And they again to theirs That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. CW #512

Oh, teach them with all diligence The truths of God’s own Word, Verse 4: Oh, teach them with all diligence The truths of God’s own Word, To place in him their confidence, To fear and trust their Lord, CW #512

To learn that in our God alone Their hope securely stands, Verse 5: To learn that in our God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne’er forget his works, But walk in his commands. CW #512

Pass the Baton Judges 2:10-16

Apostles’ Creed 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.

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

Presentation of Bibles Madison Gross Brandon Hehr Carol Lang Ruger Himmelspach Adelynn Reinhard Levi Wolfe

Prayer of the Church Pastor: O Lord, you have revealed… deeper truths of your Word. All: Holy Spirit, hear our prayer that we may put self aside and rejoice in the truth that builds up.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Heavenly Father, send the Spirit of Jesus…longing to explore the mysteries of your grace. All: Holy Spirit, increase in us the knowledge of your truth.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: As you sent your Son... among us in Word and sacrament. All: Holy Spirit, instill in us a desire to teach others the wisdom of your ways.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: God of light, give to…shine ever brighter in this dark age. All: Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love so that others may see our good deeds and praise our Father in heaven.

(Special prayers and intercessions may follow) Prayer of the Church (Special prayers and intercessions may follow) Pastor: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions. (Silent prayer)

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Holy Spirit, renew the face… of Jesus every knee may bow. All: May your peace, which transcends all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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.

Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word CW #203 Verses 1-3 Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Setting: ERHALT UNS, HERR Tune: Joseph Klug, Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1543, alt.

Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word; Verse 1: Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word; Curb those who by deceit or sword Would seek to overthrow your Son And to destroy what he has done. CW #203

Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known, Verse 2: Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known, For you are Lord of lords alone; Defend your Christendom that we May sing your praise eternally. CW #203

O Comforter of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth. Verse 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. CW #203

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

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

Lord Jesus Christ, the Children's Friend CW #513 Verses 1-4 Text: Henry L. Lettermann, 1932-96 Setting: LAKEWOOD Tune: Barry L. Bobb, b. 1951

Lord Jesus Christ, the children’s friend, Verse 1: Lord Jesus Christ, the children’s friend, To each of them your presence send; Call them by name and keep them true In loving faith, dear Lord, to you. CW #513

In Christian homes, Lord, let them be Your blessing to their family; Verse 2: In Christian homes, Lord, let them be Your blessing to their family; Let Christian schools your work extend In living truth as you intend, CW #513

That caring parents, gracious Lord, And faithful teachers find reward Verse 3: That caring parents, gracious Lord, And faithful teachers find reward In leading these, to whom you call, To find in Christ their all in all. CW #513

That all of us, your children dear, Verse 4: That all of us, your children dear, By Christ redeemed, may Christ revere. Lead us in joy that all we do Will witness to our love for you. CW #513

Silent Prayer

Redeemer Lutheran Church Always be Prepared Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, February 5th 2017