1. I Believe… In the Holy Spirit Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 7 th 2016

2. We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost CW #190 Verses 1-4 Text: German hymn, c. 13th cent. (st. 1) Martin Luther, 1483-1546 (st. 2-4) Setting: NUN BITTEN WIR Tune: Joseph Klug, Geystliche gesangkBuchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524, alt.

3. Verse 1: We now implore God the Holy Ghost For the true faith which we need the most, That in our last moments he may befriend us And, as homeward we journey, attend us. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

4. Verse 2: Shine in our hearts, O most precious Light, That we Jesus Christ may know aright, Clinging to our Savior, whose blood has bought us, Who again to our homeland has brought us. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

5. Verse 3: O sacred Love, grace on us bestow, Set our hearts with heav'nly fire aglow That with hearts united we love each other, Of one mind, in peace with ev'ry brother. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

6. Verse 4: O highest Comfort in ev'ry need, Grant that neither shame nor death we heed That e'en then our courage may never fail us When the foe shall accuse and assail us. Lord, have mercy! CW #190

7. 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. Opening Verses

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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. Confession of Sin

11. (Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

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

13. ♫ 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

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

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

16. God’s Word to His People 1 Samuel 16:13-23 Life without the Spirit is filled with torment

17. God’s Word to His People Titus 3:4-8 The Spirit is poured out for our salvation

18. All Together Come and Gather Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us VBS Children

19. God’s Word to His People John 6:53-69 The Spirit reveals the mysteries of God

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

21. 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 ~

22. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord CW #176 Verses 1-3 Text: German hymn, 15th cent. (st. 1) Martin Luther, 1483-1546 (st. 2-3) Setting: KOMM, HEILIGER GEIST, HERRE GOTT Tune: Eyn Enchiridion oder Handbüchlein, Erfurt, 1524

23. Verse 1: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord! May all your graces be outpoured On each believer's mind and heart; Your fervent love to them impart. CW #176

24. Verse 1: Lord, by the brightness of your light In holy faith your church unite From ev'ry land and ev'ry tongue; This to your praise, O Lord our God, be sung: Alleluia! CW #176

25. Verse 2: Come, Holy Light, Guide divine, And cause the Word of life to shine. Teach us to know our God aright And call him Father with delight. CW #176

26. Verse 2: From ev'ry error keep us free; Let none but Christ our Master be That we in living faith abide, In him, our Lord, with all our might confide. Alleluia! CW #176

27. Verse 3: Come, Holy Fire, Comfort true; Grant us the will your work to do And in your service to abide; Let trials turn us not aside. CW #176

28. Verse 3: Lord, by your pow'r prepare each heart, And to our weakness strength impart That bravely here we may contend, Through life and death to you, our Lord, ascend. Alleluia! CW #176

29. I B ELIEVE IN THE H OLY S PIRIT : T HE R EASON FOR B ELIEVIN ’ ACTS 13:1-5

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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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. Apostles’ Creed

35. Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer. Prayer of the Church

36. All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Lord’s Prayer

37. All: 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

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

39. Holy Spirit, Light Divine CW #183 Verses 1-5 Text: Andrew Reed, 1788-1862 Setting: SONG 13 Tune: attr. Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, alt.

40. Verse 1: Holy Spirit, Light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the gloom of night away; Turn the darkness into day. CW #183

41. Verse 2: Holy Spirit, Love divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; In your mercy pity me; From sin's bondage set me free. CW #183

42. Verse 3: Holy Spirit, Joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Fill me with your heav'nly peace; Let it grow and still increase. CW #183

43. Verse 4: Holy Spirit, Pow’r divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down ev’ry idol throne; Reign supreme and reign alone. CW #183

44. Verse 5: See, to you I give my heart; Cleanse my life in ev’ry part; Your own temple I would be Now and for eternity. CW #183

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

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

47. Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit CW #545 Verses 1-3 Text: German hymn, 19th cent. Setting: WERDE MUNTER Tune: Johann Schop, 1600-65

48. Verse 1: Send, O Lord, your Holy Spirit On your servants now, we pray; Let them all be faithful shepherds That no lamb is led astray. CW #545

49. Verse 1: Your pure teaching to proclaim, To adore your holy name, And to feed your lambs, dear Savior, Make their aim and sole endeavor. CW #545

50. Verse 2: You, O Lord, yourself have called them For your precious lambs to care; But to prosper in their calling, They the Spirit’s gifts must share. CW #545

51. Verse 2: Grant them wisdom from above; Fill their hearts with holy love. In their weakness, Lord, be near them; In their prayers, Good Shepherd, hear them. CW #545

52. Verse 3: Help, Lord Jesus, help them nourish Our dear children with your Word, That in constant love they serve you Till in heav’n their song is heard. CW #545

53. Verse 3: Boundless blessings, Lord, bestow On your servants’ work below Till by grace to them is given Their reward, the crown of heaven. CW #545

55. I Believe… In the Holy Spirit Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, August 7 th 2016