Week Eight: The Christian in Society Our Lutheran Legacy

Where’er the Sun CW #84 Verses 1-5 Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun CW #84 Verses 1-5 Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Setting: TRURO Tune: Charles Burney, 1726-1814

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; Verse 1: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more. CW #84

To him shall endless prayer be made Verse 2: To him shall endless prayer be made And endless praises crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. CW #84

People and realms of ev'ry tongue Verse 3: People and realms of ev'ry tongue Praise his great love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. CW #84

Blessings abound where'er he reigns: Verse 4: Blessings abound where'er he reigns: The pris'ner leaps, unloosed his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. CW #84

Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Worship and honor to our King; Verse 5: Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Worship and honor to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud amen. CW #84

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 Daniel 6:1-24 Daniel obeys God rather than men

All Refrain: Psalm 146

Pastor : Praise the LORD, O my soul. Psalm 146 Pastor : Praise the LORD, O my soul. All : I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

Pastor : Do not put your trust in princes, Psalm 146 Pastor : Do not put your trust in princes, All : in mortal men, who cannot save.

Pastor : Blessed is he whose hope is in the LORD his God, Psalm 146 Pastor : Blessed is he whose hope is in the LORD his God, All : the maker of heaven and earth.

All Refrain: Psalm 146

Pastor : The LORD gives food to the hungry, Psalm 146 Pastor : The LORD gives food to the hungry, All : the LORD sets prisoners free.

Pastor : The LORD gives sight to the blind, Psalm 146 Pastor : The LORD gives sight to the blind, All : the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down.

Pastor : The LORD watches over the outcast Psalm 146 Pastor : The LORD watches over the outcast All : and sustains the fatherless and the widow.

Pastor : The LORD remains faithful forever. Psalm 146 Pastor : The LORD remains faithful forever. All : He upholds the cause of the oppressed.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Psalm 146 ♫ 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.

All Refrain: Psalm 146

God’s Word to His People 1 Peter 2:11-25 Christian life in an unchristian world

(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 Luke 3:7-14 John the Baptist’s call for repentance and contentment

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

Concordia Publishing House Victory's Won Concordia Publishing House

In Jesus, the vict’ry’s won! Share the news with ev’ryone! The sacrifice of God’s own Son— King of all salvation!

Shout that God is mighty! Fear not, His word is true! Through sin and pain He comes to save Jesus’ vict’ry’s won for you!

In Jesus, the vict’ry’s won! Share the news with ev’ryone! The sacrifice of God’s own Son— King of all salvation!

Shout that God is mighty! Fear not, His word is true! Through sin and pain He comes to save Jesus’ vict’ry’s won for you!

In Jesus, the vict’ry’s won! Share the news with ev’ryone! The sacrifice of God’s own Son— King of all salvation!

In Jesus, the vict’ry’s won! Share the news with ev’ryone!

In Jesus, the vict’ry’s won! Share the news with ev’ryone! The sacrifice of God’s own Son— King of all salvation!

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 ~

of Christ We Go CW #518 Verses 1-5 Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go CW #518 Verses 1-5 Text: James Quinn, b. 1919 (st. 1-2, 4-5) Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952 (st. 3) Setting: LLEDROD Tune: Llyfr Tonau Cynulleidfaol, Wales, 1859

Forth in the peace of Christ we go; Verse 1: Forth in the peace of Christ we go; Christ to the world with joy we bring, Christ in our minds, Christ on our lips, Christ in our hearts, the world’s true King. CW #518

King of our hearts, Christ makes us kings; Verse 2: King of our hearts, Christ makes us kings; Kingship with him his servants gain. With Christ the Servant-Lord of all, Christ’s world we serve to share Christ’s reign. CW #518

Priests to the world, yes, royal priests Verse 3: Priests to the world, yes, royal priests As members of Christ’s family, Cleansed by the great high-priestly death, We preach atonement full and free. CW #518

Christ on our lips, his Word we speak. Verse 4: Christ on our lips, his Word we speak. Prophets are we whose deeds proclaim Christ’s truth in love that we may be Christ in the world, to spread Christ’s name. CW #518

We are the Church; Christ bids us show Verse 5: We are the Church; Christ bids us show That in his Church all nations find Their hearth and home where Christ restores True peace, true love to humankind. CW #518

The Christian in Society Lutheran Legacy: The Christian in Society 1 Peter 2:11-25

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.

Most Wonderful CW #373 Verses 1-5 O Jesus, King Most Wonderful CW #373 Verses 1-5 Text: attr. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 Setting: ST. AGNES Tune: John B. Dykes, 1823-76

O Jesus, King most wonderful, O Majesty renowned, Verse 1: O Jesus, King most wonderful, O Majesty renowned, O Conqueror invincible, In whom all joys are found, CW #373

When once you visit darkened hearts, Then truth begins to shine, Verse 2: When once you visit darkened hearts, Then truth begins to shine, Then earthly vanity departs, Then kindles love divine. CW #373

O Jesus, Light of all below, O Fount of life and fire, Verse 3: O Jesus, Light of all below, O Fount of life and fire, Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire, CW #373

May ev'ry heart confess your name, Forever you adore, Verse 4: May ev'ry heart confess your name, Forever you adore, Enkindled with the Spirit's flame To love you more and more. CW #373

Oh, may our tongues forever bless And honor you alone, Verse 5: Oh, may our tongues forever bless And honor you alone, And may we in our lives express The image of your own! CW #373

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

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

Before the Lord We Bow CW #318 Verses 1-5 Text: Francis S. Key, 1779-1843 Setting: DARWALL'S 148TH Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

The God who reigns above And rules the world below Verse 1: Before the Lord we bow, The God who reigns above And rules the world below In boundless pow'r and love. Our thanks we bring; In joy and praise Our hearts we raise To heav'n's high King. CW #618

The nation you have blessed May well your love declare, Verse 2: The nation you have blessed May well your love declare, From foes and fears at rest, Protected by your care. For this fair land, For this bright day Our thanks we pay— Gifts of your hand. CW #618

May ev'ry mountain height, Each vale and forest green, Verse 3: May ev'ry mountain height, Each vale and forest green, Shine in your Word's pure light And its rich fruits be seen! May ev'ry tongue Be tuned to praise And join to raise A grateful song! CW #618

Earth, hear your Maker's voice; Your great Redeemer own. Verse 4: Earth, hear your Maker's voice; Your great Redeemer own. Believe, obey, rejoice, And worship him alone. Cast down your pride! Your sin deplore And bow before The Crucified! CW #618

And when in pow'r he comes, Oh, may our native land Verse 5: And when in pow'r he comes, Oh, may our native land From all its rending tombs Send forth a glorious band, A countless throng, And, joyful, sing To heav'n's high King Salvation's song! CW #618

Silent Prayer

Pastor Yigezu from Ethiopia

Week Eight: The Christian in Society Our Lutheran Legacy