Institution of Holy Communion Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, July 5 th 2015 Tools of Grace Power of Holy Communion

Welcome to Redeemer! Today our summer series on the tools God uses to connect us to Christ continues with our first look at the second sacrament, Holy Communion. As we remember the night Jesus instituted the Supper we see his plan to bless us through it.

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Children’s 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.

Young Worshipers There are children’s bulletins coloring pages & quiet bags with crayons and books available in the back of church for our young worshipers.

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Prayer Before Worship Jesus, light of the world, once again we gather to celebrate your victory over death and sin. Help us always keep our blessed end in mind as we go through life and fill us with sure and certain hope. Bless us as we worship together in your name, Amen.

Mission of the Month July & August LWMS Selected Missions

2015 VBS Aug 3 rd -7 th Bible Stories Crafts Games Snacks Music Are you interested in sharing God’s word with children? We are in need of helpers for this summer’s VBS program. Talk to Jessie Wolfe if interested.

July 4 th Parade Thank you to everyone who helped with this year’s parade float.

Teen Summer Activities Mission trip July 30 th – August 5 th Milwaukee & Chicago areas $150 – limited to 6 youth

We are happy to welcome our newest called worker, Ms. Debra Tjernagel, to Redeemer Church.

Redeemer Booth Mandan Flea Market July 11 th & August 8 th Promoting our church & its ministries Crafters may sell their items too Volunteers needed to help man the booth

Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, July 5 th 2015 Tools of Grace Institution of Holy Communion Power of Holy Communion

Oh, Bless the Lord, My Soul CW # 238 Verses 1- 5 Text: Isaac Watts, Setting: ST. THOMAS Tune: Aaron Williams,

Verse 1: Oh, bless the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join And aid my tongue to bless his name Whose favors are divine.

Verse 2: Oh, bless the Lord, my soul! Nor let his mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness And without praises die.

Verse 3: 'Tis he forgives my sins; 'Tis he relieves my pain; 'Tis he that heals my sicknesses And makes me young again.

Verse 4: He fills the poor with good; He gives the suff'rers rest; The Lord has judgments for the proud And justice for th‘ oppressed.

Verse 5: His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known, But sent the world his truth and grace By his beloved Son.

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. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

Confession of Sin All: 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 All: 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.

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

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

God’s Word to His People Exodus 12:1-14 The Passover

Psalm #30 All ♫ Refrain:

Sing to the LORD, you saint of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; All ♫ Verses:

weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. All ♫ Verses:

All ♫ Refrain:

To you, O LORD, I called; to the LORD I cried for mercy. Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help. All ♫ Verses:

You turned my wailing into dancing, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. 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:

God’s Word to His People Colossians 1:3-6 Thankful for faith that springs from the gospel

Pastor: (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! Verse of the Day

God’s Word to His People Matthew 26:17-19, Jesus institutes Holy Communion

♫ All: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Children’s Message

The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord CW #135 Verses 1-5 Text: Haquin Spegel, Setting: GOTTLOB, ES GEHT NUNMEHR ZU ENDE Tune: Johann S. Bach,

Verse 1: The death of Jesus Christ, our Lord, We celebrate with one accord; It is our comfort in distress, Our heart's sweet joy and happiness.

Verse 2: He blotted out with his own blood The judgment that against us stood; He full atonement for us made, And all our debt he fully paid.

Verse 3: That this forever true shall be He gives a solemn guarantee; In this his holy supper here We taste his love, so sweet, so near.

Verse 4: His Word proclaims and we believe That in this supper we receive His very body, as he said, His very blood for sinners shed.

Verse 5: A precious food is this indeed— It never fails us in our need— A heav'nly manna for our soul Until we safely reach our goal.

Holy Communion: Your Heavenly Brother’s Last Will & Testament

Apostles’ Creed All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Apostles’ Creed All: 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.

Apostles’ Creed All: He descended into hell. 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 All: 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. Give us today our daily bread.

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

Not All the Blood of Beasts CW #128 Verses 1-5 Text: Isaac Watts, Setting: SOUTHWELL Tune: William Daman, c

Verse 1: Not all the blood of beasts On Israel's altars slain Could give the guilty conscience peace Or wash away the stain.

Verse 2: But Christ, the heav'nly Lamb, Takes all our sins away, A sacrifice of nobler name And richer blood than they.

Verse 3: In faith I place my hand On that dear head divine, As penitently here I stand And lay on him my sin.

Verse 4: My soul looks back to see The burden you did bear When hanging on the cursed tree— I know my guilt was there!

Verse 5: Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice And sing his bleeding love.

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

Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. ♫ All: Amen, Amen, Amen. The Blessing

Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name CW #321 Verses 1-4 Text: John Ellerton, Setting: ELLERS Tune: Edward J. Hopkins,

Verse 1: Savior, again to thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise. Once more we bless thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly bending, wait thy word of peace.

Verse 2: Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way; With thee began, with thee shall end the day. Guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon thy name.

Verse 3: Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the coming night; Turn thou for us its darkness into light. From harm and danger keep thy people free, For dark and light are both alike to thee.

Verse 4: Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life, Our balm in sorrow and our stay in strife. Then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace.

Tools of Grace Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, July 5 th 2015 Institution of Holy Communion Power of Holy Communion