1. In the Forgiveness of Sins
I Believe…
In the Forgiveness of Sins
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, August 21st 2016

2. Jesus Sinners Does Receive CW #304 Verses 1-4
Text: Erdmann Neumeister,
Setting: MEINEN JESUM LASS ICH NICHT
Tune: Neu-verfertigtes Darmstädtisches
Gesang-Buch, 1699, alt.

3. Jesus sinners does receive; Oh, may all this saying ponder.
Verse 1:
Jesus sinners does receive;
Oh, may all this saying ponder.
Who in sin's delusions live
And from God and heaven wander.
Here is hope for all who grieve—
Jesus sinners does receive.
CW #304

4. We deserve but grief and shame, Yet his words, rich grace revealing,
Verse 2:
We deserve but grief and shame,
Yet his words, rich grace revealing,
Pardon, peace, and life proclaim;
Here their ills have perfect healing
Who with humble hearts believe—
Jesus sinners does receive.
CW #304

5. Sheep that from the fold did stray Are not by the Lord forsaken;
Verse 3:
Sheep that from the fold did stray
Are not by the Lord forsaken;
Weary souls who lost their way
Are by Christ, the shepherd, taken
In his arms that they may live—
Jesus sinners does receive.
CW #304

6. Come, O sinners, one and all, Come accept his invitation.
Verse 4:
Come, O sinners, one and all,
Come accept his invitation.
Come, obey his gracious call;
Come and take his free salvation!
Firmly in these words believe—
Jesus sinners does receive.
CW #304

7. 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.

8. Rite of Baptism
Pastor: Our Savior Jesus Christ commanded baptism when he said…
We recall what baptism means for our daily lives as we speak these words:

9. Rite of Baptism
All: Baptism means that the sinful nature in us should be drowned by daily sorrow and repentance,
and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death.

10. Rite of Baptism
It also means that a new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.

11. Confession of Sin
Pastor: As baptized children of God we confess our sins:
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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. Rite of Christian Baptism
Shi’Hanna Little Bear
Laycia Little Bear

16. Exhortation to the congregation
Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ…
then answer: Yes, as God gives me strength.
All: Yes, as God gives me strength.

17. (Pastor says the Prayer)
Baptismal Prayer
Pastor: Let us pray.
(Pastor says the Prayer)
All: Amen.

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

19. God’s Word to His People
Jeremiah 31:31-34
God promises a covenant of forgiveness

20. Psalm 85
All ♫ Refrain:

21. You showed favor to your land, O LORD;
Psalm 85
All ♫ Verses:
You showed favor to your land, O LORD;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

22. You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.
Psalm 85
All ♫ Verses:
You forgave the iniquity of your people
and covered all their sins.

23. Show us your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation.
Psalm 85
All ♫ Verses:
Show us your unfailing love, O LORD,
and grant us your salvation.

24. Psalm 85
All ♫ Refrain:

25. I will listen to what God the LORD will say;
Psalm 85
All ♫ Verses:
I will listen to what God the LORD will say;
he promises peace to his people, his saints.

26. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
Psalm 85
All ♫ Verses:
Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.

27. Love and faithfulness meet together;
Psalm 85
All ♫ Verses:
Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.

28. All : Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
Psalm 85
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.

29. Psalm 85
All ♫ Refrain:

30. God’s Word to His People
Romans 3:28-4:8
Forgiveness means righteousness
given through faith

31. God’s Word to His People
Matthew 18:21-35
Jesus teaches a parable on forgiveness

32. 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 ~

33. As We Forgive CW #493 Verses 1-4
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

34. "Forgive our sins as we forgive," You taught us, Lord, to pray,
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.
CW #493

35. How can your pardon reach and bless The unforgiving heart
Verse 2:
How can your pardon reach and bless
The unforgiving heart
That broods on wrongs and will not let
Old bitterness depart?
CW #493

36. In blazing light your cross reveals The truth we dimly knew:
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!
CW #493

37. Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls And bid resentment cease;
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.
CW #493

38. “I Believe in the Forgiveness of sins:
I Choose to Forgive As I Have Been Forgiven
2 Corinthians 2:6-11

39. Jesus Sinners Does Receive CW #304 Verses 5-7
Text: Erdmann Neumeister,
Setting: MEINEN JESUM LASS ICH NICHT
Tune: Neu-verfertigtes Darmstädtisches
Gesang-Buch, 1699, alt.

40. With a penitent confession. Savior, show me mercy, too;
Verse 5:
I, a sinner, come to you
With a penitent confession.
Savior, show me mercy, too;
Grant for all my sins remission.
Let these words my soul relieve—
Jesus sinners does receive.
CW #304

41. Oh, how blest it is to know, Were as scarlet my transgression,
Verse 6:
Oh, how blest it is to know,
Were as scarlet my transgression,
It shall be as white as snow
By your blood and bitter passion,
For these words I do believe—
Jesus sinners does receive.
CW #304

42. Jesus sinners does receive. Even I have been forgiven.
Verse 7:
Jesus sinners does receive.
Even I have been forgiven.
And when I this earth must leave,
I shall find an open heaven.
Dying, still to him I cleave—
CW #304

43. In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

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

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

46. Lord’s Prayer
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.

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

48. (Pastor says blessing)
The Blessing
Pastor:
(Pastor says blessing)
All: Amen.

49. How Sweet the Sound CW #379 Verses 1-4
Amazing Grace-
How Sweet the Sound CW #379 Verses 1-4
Text: John Newton, (st. 1-3)
John P. Rees, 19th cent. (st. 4)
Setting: NEW BRITAIN
Tune: Columbian Harmony, Cincinnati, 1829, alt.

50. Amazing grace-how sweet the sound- That saved a wretch like me!
Verse 1:
Amazing grace-how sweet the sound-
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind but now I see.
CW #379

51. The Lord has promised good to me; His Word my hope secures.
Verse 2:
The Lord has promised good to me;
His Word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
CW #379

52. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come;
Verse 3:
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
CW #379

53. When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun,
Verse 4:
When we've been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.
CW #379

54. Silent Prayer

55. In the Forgiveness of Sins
I Believe…
In the Forgiveness of Sins
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, August 21st 2016