Believers respond to God’s grace with faithful living Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, October 22nd 2017

Chief of Sinners Though I Be CW #385 Verses 1-3 Text: William McComb, 1793-1870 Setting: GETHSEMANE Tune: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901

Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed his blood for me, Verse 1: Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed his blood for me, Died that I might live on high, Lives that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am his and he is mine! CW #385

Oh, the height of Jesus' love, Higher than the heav'ns above, Verse 2: Oh, the height of Jesus' love, Higher than the heav'ns above, Deeper than the depths of sea, Lasting as eternity, Love that found me— wondrous thought!— Found me when I sought him not. CW #385

Comfort to a wounded heart: Peace that flows from sin forgiv'n, Verse 3: Only Jesus can impart Comfort to a wounded heart: Peace that flows from sin forgiv'n, Joy that lifts the soul to heav'n, Faith and hope to walk with God In the way that Enoch trod. CW #385

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: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and to serve him as his dear children… Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

Confession of Sin Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child.

Confession of Sin But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Our Response of Praise Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

Oh, Taste and See ♫ All: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

Oh, Taste and See Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him.

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

God’s Word to His People 2 Kings 21:1-15 God punishes Israel for their sin and impenitence

All Refrain: Psalm 118

The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Psalm 118 All Verse: The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.

The LORD’s right hand is lifted high; Psalm 118 All Verse: The LORD’s right hand is lifted high; the LORD’s right hand has done mighty things!

and will proclaim what the LORD has done. Psalm 118 All Verse: I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.

All Refrain: Psalm 118

I will give you thanks, for you answered me; Psalm 118 All Verse: I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.

The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; Psalm 118 All Verse: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118 All Verse: This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Psalm 118 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.

All Refrain: Psalm 118

God’s Word to His People Philippians 3:12-21 Strive to live up to the grace God has given

(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 Matthew 25:31-33 Jesus will judge on the Last Day

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

Drawn to the Cross CW #387 Verses: 1-4 Text: Genevieve M. Irons, 1855-1928 Setting: JUST AS I AM Tune: Joseph Barnby, 1838-96

Drawn to the cross, which you have blessed Verse 1: Drawn to the cross, which you have blessed With healing gifts for souls distressed, To find in you my life, my rest, Christ crucified, I come. CW #387

How well you know my griefs and fears, Verse 2: How well you know my griefs and fears, Your grace abused, my misspent years; So now to you with contrite tears, Christ crucified, I come. CW #387

Wash me and take away each stain; Let nothing of my sin remain. Verse 3: Wash me and take away each stain; Let nothing of my sin remain. For cleansing through your cross and pain, Christ crucified, I come. CW #387

To pledge my labor willingly, Which shall so sweet a service be Verse 4: To pledge my labor willingly, Which shall so sweet a service be That angels well might envy me, Christ crucified, I come. CW #387

What Will You Say on Judgment Day? Matthew 25:31-33

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.

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 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.

Tune: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-87 Love Divine, All Love Excelling CW #365 Verses 1-3 Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Setting: HYFRYDOL Tune: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-87

Love divine, all love excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down, Verse 1: Love divine, all love excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down, Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. CW #365

Jesus, you are all compassion, Boundless mercy from above. Verse 1: Jesus, you are all compassion, Boundless mercy from above. Visit us with benediction; Comfort us with heav'nly love. CW #365

Take away our love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be. Verse 2: Take away our love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be. End of faith as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. CW #365

We would ever seek your blessing, Serve you as your host above, Pray and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your perfect love. CW #365

Sanctify your new creation; Pure and spotless let us be. Verse 3: Sanctify your new creation; Pure and spotless let us be. Let us trust your great salvation, Won for us on Calvary, . CW #365

Till we lay our crowns before you, Till in heav'n we take our place, Verse 3: Till we lay our crowns before you, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till in glory we adore you, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. CW #365

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

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

Chief of Sinners Though I Be CW #385 Verses 4-5 Text: William McComb, 1793-1870 Setting: GETHSEMANE Tune: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901

Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me. Verse 4: Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me. All my wants to him are known; All my sorrows are his own. Safe with him in earthly strife, I await the heav'nly life. CW #385

Strengthen me, O gracious Lord, By your Spirit and your word. Verse 5: Strengthen me, O gracious Lord, By your Spirit and your word. When my wayward heart would stray, Keep me in the narrow way; Grace in time of need supply While I live and when I die. CW #385

Silent Prayer

Believers respond to God’s grace with faithful living Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, October 22nd 2017