Called to Be Disciples Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 19 th 2012 The Christian Forgives

Welcome to Redeemer! As we continue our series looking at our life as Disciples of Christ, we turn our attention today to the Christians forgiveness. We rejoice in forgiveness given freely to us, and show our joy by forgiving others in every situation.

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Childrens Message Each week, our younger worshipers are invited to the front of church before the sermon hymn to hear a special message for them from Pastor Wolfe.

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Prayer before Worship Almighty father, your forgiveness is our greatest treasure. Guide our prayers and praise as we worship. Fill our hearts with joy and strengthen us by your Holy Spirit. In Jesus name, Amen.

Please be courteous and silence all pagers and cell phones. Thank You

This afternoon at 3 PM At the Mandan golf course $15 walking - $22.50 riding Hosted supper following at Dana Schlomers Directions are at the back of the church Redeemer Golf Outing

One of the church s most important responsibilities is in the training & instruction of its young people. Teachers needed Helpers needed Sunday School Orientation meeting Sunday August 26 th Talk to Ryan Scheid or Pastor

We are updating our directory information Please check one of the copies in the back of church to make sure your information is correct. Church Directory

The new alarm system is installed. All church key holders – Please talk to Pastor about how to operate the new system. New Alarm System

-Sept. 9 At Redeemer after church -Adults and teens -Highlight Bible Studies -Talk about our exciting opportunities -Snacks and refreshments will be provided

Called to Be Disciples Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 19 th 2012 The Christian Forgives

Blessed Are the Saints of God CW #394 Verses 1-3 Text: Joseph Humphreys, b Setting: VOLLER WUNDER Tune: Johann G. Ebeling,

Verse 1: Blessed are the saints of God; They are bought with Christ's own blood. They are ransomed from the grave; Life eternal they shall have. With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity.

Verse 2: They are justified by grace; They enjoy the Savior's peace. All their sins are washed away; They shall stand in God's great day. With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity.

Verse 3: They are lights upon the earth, Children of a heav'nly birth. One with God, with Jesus one, Glory is in them begun. With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity.

Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Pastor: Lord, how I love your law! All: I meditate on it all day long.

Opening Verses Pastor: Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, All: for they are ever with me. Pastor: I have more insight than all my teachers All: for I meditate on your statutes.

Opening Verses Pastor: How sweet are your words to my taste, All: sweeter than honey to my mouth! Pastor: All Scripture is God- breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

Opening Verses All: so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Pastor: Yet so often we have despised Gods Word and failed to gladly hear and learn it. For this and all our sins, we bow before God and humbly ask his forgiveness.

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. 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 All: 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.

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

Gods Word to His People Genesis 45:4-8 Joseph sees Gods plan and forgives his brothers

Psalm #32 All Refrain:

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sings are covered. When I kept silent, your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. All Verses:

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD, and you forgave the guilt of my sin. All Verses:

All Refrain:

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble. Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORDs unfailing love surrounds those who trust in him. All Verses:

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:

All Refrain:

Gods Word to His People Colossians 3:12-14 Forgive as the Lord forgave you

Childrens Message

In Hopelessness and Near Despair CW # 738 Verses 1-4 Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, Setting: NEWHOPE Tune: G. A. Hennig, b. 1966

Verse 1: In hopelessness and near despair, I cry to you, my Savior! My guilt is more than I can bear. I have not earned your favor.

Verse 1: You know me as I really am: How much is truth, how much is sham; Why should you heed my pleading?

Verse 2: I see my hearts condition now, My hearts diverse affections. Why do I love the things you loathe; Im torn in two directions:

Verse 2: Now prodigal, now Pharisee. O God, be merciful to me; Who else but you can help me?

Verse 3: I tremble as I feel your hand, Expecting retribution, Yet hear no curse or reprimand, But grace and absolution:

Verse 3: With you there is forgiveness, Lord, You speak the sweet consoling Word, And I am sure you love me!

Verse 4: Forgiven, free of guilt and shame, Grant me some time to render A gift to glorify your name, Love to reflect your splendor:

Verse 4: This world must know what I have learned, That you bestow what none has earned: The joy of full forgiveness!

Gods Word to His People Matthew 18:21-35 Forgive as you have been forgiven

Called to Be Disciples: The Christian Forgives 1)God teaches what forgiveness is 2)Jesus shows what forgiveness does

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support Gods work with our offerings.

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

Lords Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

Lords Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lords Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: Amen. The Blessing

Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive CW #493 Verses 1-4 Text: Rosamond E. Herklots, Setting: DETROIT Tune: A Supplement to the Kentucky Harmony, Harrisonburg, 1820

Verse 1: "Forgive our sins as we forgive," You taught us, Lord, to pray, But you alone can grant us grace To live the words we say.

Verse 2: How can your pardon reach and bless The unforgiving heart That broods on wrongs and will not let Old bitterness depart?

Verse 3: In blazing light your cross reveals The truth we dimly knew: What trivial debts are owed to us; How great our debt to you!

Verse 4: Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls And bid resentment cease; Then, bound to all in bonds of love Our lives will spread your peace.

Silent Prayer

Called to Be Disciples Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 19 th 2012 The Christian Forgives