Redeemer Lutheran Church The Church will stand forever Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, September 10th 2017

The Church’s One Foundation CW #538 Verses 1-5 Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Setting: AURELIA Tune: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-76

The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; Verse 1: The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is his new creation By water and the 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. CW #538

Yet one o'er all the earth; Her charter of salvation: Verse 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. CW #538

The Church shall never perish Her dear Lord, to defend, Verse 3: The Church shall never perish Her dear Lord, to defend, To guide, sustain, and cherish, Is with her to the end. Though there be those that hate her And strive to see her fail, Against both foe and traitor She ever shall prevail. CW #538

Though with a scornful wonder The world sees her oppressed, Verse 4: Though with a scornful wonder The world sees her oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keeping; Their cry goes up, "How long?" And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song. CW #538

Mid toil and tribulation And tumult of her war Verse 5: Mid toil and tribulation And tumult of her war She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. CW #538

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 All: 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 Exodus 6:2-8 The Living God preserves his Church

Psalm 34 ALL: Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed are they who take refuge in him. The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry.

Psalm 34 ALL: The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles

Psalm 34 ALL: The LORD is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The LORD redeems his servant; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

God’s Word to His People Revelation 7:1-8 All the Church will be saved

Verse of the Day ♫ All: God’s grace has surely been revealed Through Christ, his only Son. Grim death within the tomb is sealed, And life eternal’s won.

God’s Word to His People Matthew 16:13-20 Peter’s Confession reveals the Church’s Foundation

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 ~

Built on the Rock CW #529 Verses 1-5 Text: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872, Setting: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS Tune: Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1812-87,

Even when steeples are falling. Crumbled have spires in ev’ry land; Verse 1: Built on the Rock the Church shall stand Even when steeples are falling. Crumbled have spires in ev’ry land; Bells still are chiming and calling, Calling the young and old to rest, But above all the soul distressed, Longing for rest everlasting. CW #529

Surely in temples made with hands God, the Most High, is not dwelling Verse 2: Surely in temples made with hands God, the Most High, is not dwelling High above earth his temple stands, All earthly temples excelling. Yet he who dwells in heav'n above Chooses to live with us in love, Making our bodies his temple. CW #529

We are God's house of living stones, Built for his own habitation. Verse 3: We are God's house of living stones, Built for his own habitation. He through baptismal grace us owns Heirs of his wondrous salvation. Were we but two his name to tell, Yet he would deign with us to dwell With all his grace and his favor. CW #529

Telling how God did receive us. Th' altar recalls Christ's sacrifice Verse 4: Here stands the font before your eyes, Telling how God did receive us. Th' altar recalls Christ's sacrifice And what the sacrament gives us. Here sound the Scriptures that proclaim Christ yesterday, today, the same, And evermore, our Redeemer. CW #529

That, when the church bells are ringing, Many in saving faith may come Verse 5: Grant then, O God, your will be done, That, when the church bells are ringing, Many in saving faith may come Where Christ his message is bringing: "I know my own; my own know me. You, not the world, my face shall see. My peace I leave with you always." CW #529

2. Holding the Power of Heaven God’s Mighty Church of Power & Promise Built on the Rock 2. Holding the Power of Heaven Matthew 16:13-20

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. 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.

Installation of Sunday School Teachers

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.

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.

Through Jesus' Blood and Merit CW #445 Verses 1-4 Text: Simon Dach, 1605-59 Setting: ICH DANK DIR, LIEBER HERRE Tune: Musika Deutsch, Nürnberg, 1532, alt.

Through Jesus' blood and merit I am at peace with God; Verse 1: Through Jesus' blood and merit I am at peace with God; What, then, can daunt my spirit However dark my road? My courage shall not fail me, For God is on my side; Though hell itself assail me, Its rage I may deride. CW #445

There's nothing that can sever Me from the love of God, Verse 2: There's nothing that can sever Me from the love of God, No want, no pain, whatever, No famine, danger, sword. Though thousand foes surround me, For slaughter mark his sheep, They never shall confound me— The vict'ry I shall keep! CW #445

Yes, neither life's temptation Nor death's so trying hour, Verse 3: Yes, neither life's temptation Nor death's so trying hour, Nor angels of high station, Nor any other pow'r, Nor things that now are present, Nor things that are to come, Nor height, however pleasant, Nor depth of deepest gloom, CW #445

Shall from the love of God This child of heaven sever, Verse 4: Nor any creature ever Shall from the love of God This child of heaven sever, For in my Savior's blood This love has its foundation— God hears my faithful prayer— And as his new creation Keeps me his child and heir. CW #445

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less CW #382 Verses 1-4 Text: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Setting: MAGDALEN Tune: John Stainer, 1840-1901

My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; Verse 1: My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare to make no other claim But wholly lean on Jesus' name. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. CW #382

When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; Verse 2: When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. CW #382

His oath, his covenant and blood Support me in the raging flood; Verse 3: His oath, his covenant and blood Support me in the raging flood; When ev'ry earthly prop gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. CW #382

When he shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in him be found, Verse 4: When he shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in him be found, Clothed in his righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before his throne. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. CW #382

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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.

The Church’s Head CW #536 Verses 1-4 Lord Jesus Christ The Church’s Head CW #536 Verses 1-4 Text: Johann Mentzer, 1658-1734 Setting: REUTER Tune: Friedrich O. Reuter, 1863-1924

Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's head, You are her one foundation. Verse 1: Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's head, You are her one foundation. In you she trusts, before you bows, And waits for your salvation. CW #536

Built on this rock secure, Your Church shall endure Verse 1: Built on this rock secure, Your Church shall endure Though all the world decay And all things pass away. Oh, hear, oh, hear us, Jesus! CW #536

O Lord, let this your little flock, Your name alone confessing, Verse 2: O Lord, let this your little flock, Your name alone confessing, Continue in your loving care, True unity possessing. CW #536

Grant that they may remain Our only strength and comfort. Verse 2: Your sacraments, O Lord, And your saving Word To us e'er pure retain. Grant that they may remain Our only strength and comfort. CW #536

Help us to serve you evermore With hearts both pure and lowly. Verse 3: Help us to serve you evermore With hearts both pure and lowly. And may your Word, that light divine, Shine on in splendor holy CW #536

That we repentance show, In faith ever grow. The pow'r of sin destroy Verse 3: That we repentance show, In faith ever grow. The pow'r of sin destroy And evils that annoy. Oh, make us faithful Christians. CW #536

And for your gospel let us dare To sacrifice all treasure; Verse 4: And for your gospel let us dare To sacrifice all treasure; Teach us to bear your blessed cross, To find in you all pleasure. CW #536

Oh, grant us steadfastness In joy and distress. Verse 4: Oh, grant us steadfastness In joy and distress. Lord, for your mercy's sake, Let us by grace partake Of endless joy and glory. CW #536

Silent Prayer

Redeemer Lutheran Church The Church will stand forever Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, September 10th 2017