1. Elk River Lutheran Church
As we enter this sacred place and time,
let us quiet our hearts and still our minds.
Prelude: Bea Bastyr
August 13, 2017
8:15am Service

2. Welcome to Elk River Lutheran Church
All are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.
We encourage children to participate in worship and communion.
Nursery is available, should you desire it.
Restrooms are located in fellowship area and lower level.

3. Here, we prepare our hearts and minds for worship.
Reflection                        
Here, we prepare our hearts and minds for worship.

4. Gathering Hymn (#632) “O God, Out Help in Ages Past”
VERSE 1
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home:

5. Gathering Hymn (#632) “O God, Out Help in Ages Past”
VERSE 2
Under the shadow of your throne your saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is your arm alone, and our defense is sure.

6. Gathering Hymn (#632) “O God, Out Help in Ages Past”
VERSE 3
Before the hills in order stood or earth received its frame, from everlasting you are God, to endless years the same.

7. Gathering Hymn (#632) “O God, Out Help in Ages Past”
VERSE 4
A thousand ages in your sight are like an evening gone, short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun.

8. Gathering Hymn (#632) “O God, Out Help in Ages Past”
VERSE 5
Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all our years away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the op'ning day.

9. Gathering Hymn (#632) “O God, Out Help in Ages Past”
VERSE 6
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, still be our guard while troubles last and our eternal home.

10. Confession and Forgiveness (p.94)
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. P

11. Confession and Forgiveness (p.94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p.94)
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P
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12. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P
Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. C
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13. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. C
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14. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) C
Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
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15. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. P C
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16. Greeting (p. 184)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. P C

17. Song of Praise: p. 204a
Glory be to God in heaven; peace, goodwill to all the earth. Mighty God of all creation, Father of surpassing worth: we exalt you, we adore you, we lift high our thanks and praise. Saints and angels bow before you; here on earth our songs we raise.

18. Song of Praise: p. 204a
Glory be to Christ forever, Lamb of God and Lord of love. Son of God and gracious Savior, you have come from heav’n above; on the cross you died to save us; now you reign at God’s right hand. Hear our prayer; restore, forgive us; in your promise firm we stand.

19. Song of Praise: p. 204a
Holy One we now acclaim you; Lord alone, to you we call; Holy One in faith we name you, God most high, yet near to all: Jesus Christ, with God the Spirit, in the Father’s splendor bright. For the peace that we inherit, glory be to God on high!

20. Prayer of the day P
Let us pray,
O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen. C

21. Reading: Romans 10:5-15
5Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.” 6But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down)

22. Reading: Romans 10:5-15
7“or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say? “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

23. Reading: Romans 10:5-15
10For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

24. Reading: Romans 10:5-15
14But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

25. Psalm Psalm 85:8-13
8I will listen to what the Lord God is saying; for you speak peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to you. 9Truly, your salvation is very near to those who fear you, that your glory may dwell in our land.

26. Psalm Psalm 85:8-13
10Steadfast love and faithfulness have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11Faithfulness shall spring up from the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

27. Psalm Psalm 85:8-13
12The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, and our land will yield its increase. 13Righteousness shall go before the Lord and shall prepare for God a pathway.

28. Please stand for the Gospel
Gospel Acclamation
Please stand for the Gospel

29. Gospel Acclamation  p. 205
Alleluia! Lord and Savior: open now your saving word. Let it burn like fire within us; speak until our hearts are stirred. Alleluia! Lord, we sing for the good news that you bring.

30. The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. P
5/3/2018
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
The holy gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord. P C
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31. 5/3/2018
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
22[Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee], while he dismissed the crowds.23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them.
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32. 5/3/2018
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
25And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
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33. 5/3/2018
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
  28Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
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34. 5/3/2018
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
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35. Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 The Gospel of the Lord P
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Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ P C
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36. Children are invited to come to the front.
5/3/2018
Children’s Message
Children are invited to come to the front.
9:00 am

37. Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
5/3/2018
Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
9:00 am

38. Hymn of the Day (#756) “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
VERSE 1 Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm has bound the restless wave, who bade the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep: oh, hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

39. Hymn of the Day (#756) “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
VERSE 2 O Savior, whose almighty word the winds and waves submissive heard, who walked upon the foaming deep, and calm amid the storm didst sleep: oh, hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

40. Hymn of the Day (#756) “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
VERSE 3 O Holy Spirit, who didst brood upon the chaos dark and rude, and bid its angry tumult cease, and give, for wild confusion, peace: oh, hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

41. Hymn of the Day (#756) “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
VERSE 4 O Trinity of love and pow'r, all trav'lers guard in danger's hour from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go; thus evermore shall rise to thee glad hymns and praise from land and sea.

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

43. Apostles’ Creed
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead.

44. Apostles’ Creed
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to Judge the living and the dead.

45. Apostles’ Creed
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

46. Prayers of Intercession
Called together in the Spirit’s embrace, let us pray for the mending of God’s world. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. P C

47. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
Sharing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. P C

48. Audrey & Katherine Horner
Offertory
Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
Audrey & Katherine Horner
With Bea Bastyr

49. Offering Prayer
Let us pray,
Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen. P C

50. The Great Thanksgiving (p. 190)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give
our thanks and praise. P C P C P C

51. Holy, Holy, Holy (p. 144b)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna, in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.

52. Words of Institution
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. P

53. The Lord’s Prayer C
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses…

54. The Lord’s Prayer
…as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. C

55. Communion Invitation
Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available.

56. Lamb of God (p 208)
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.

57. Lamb of God (p 208)
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray.

58. Lamb of God (p 208)
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.

59. Communion Hymn (#773)“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
VERSE 1 Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

60. Communion Hymn (#773)“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
VERSE 2 When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near, When my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, hold me hand lest I fall. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

61. Communion Hymn (#773)“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
VERSE 3 When the darkness appears and the night draws near, And the day is part and gone, At the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

62. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
VERSE 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.

63. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
Refrain It is well (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

64. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
VERSE 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed his own blood for my soul.

65. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
Refrain It is well (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

66. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
VERSE 3 He lives--oh, the bliss of this glorious thought; my sin, not in part, but the whole, is nailed to his cross and I bear it no more. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

67. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
Refrain It is well (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

68. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
VERSE 4 Lord, hasten the day when our faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll, the trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend; even so it is well with my soul.

69. Communion Hymn (#785) “When Peace like a River”
Refrain It is well (it is well) with my soul, (with my soul,) it is well, it is well with my soul.

70. Communion Blessing
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. P C

71. Communion Prayer P
Let us pray.
God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen. C

72. Community Announcements
Welcome guests! Thank you for worshipping with us. Please feel free to take home your worship bulletin for people and families to keep in your prayers. Visit for the latest information.

73. Blessing of Congregation
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen. P C

74. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
VERSE 1
My life flows on in endless song; above earth's lamentation, I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation.

75. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
Refrain No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?

76. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
VERSE 2
Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing?

77. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
Refrain No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?

78. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
VERSE 3
What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth.

79. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
Refrain No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?

80. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
VERSE 4
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing?

81. Sending Song (#763) “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
Refrain No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?

82. Special thanks to all who assisted during worship.
Postlude P
Go in peace. Share the Good News!
We will! Thanks be to God. C
Special thanks to all who assisted during worship.
If you would like to assist in worship or volunteer in other ways, please contact the office. Thanks.
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