1. I Believe…In Jesus Christ in all his glory and power
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, July 31st 2016

2. All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name CW #370 Verses 1-3 Text: Edward Perronet, , st. 1-3, abr., alt. ; A Selection of Hymns, London, 1787, st. 4-5, alt. Setting: CORONATION Tune: Oliver Holden, ; Desc. Michail E. Young, b. 1939, alt.

3. All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall;
Verse 1:
All hail the pow’r of Jesus’
name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all.
CW # 370

4. Hail, him, ye heirs of David’s line, Whom David Lord did call,
Verse 2:
Hail, him, ye heirs of David’s
line,
Whom David Lord did call,
The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown Him Lord of all.
CW # 370

5. Verse 3: Sinners whose love can ne’er forget
The wormwood and the gall,
Go, spread your trophies at his feet
And crown him Lord of all.
CW # 370

6. 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.

7. Confession of Sin
Pastor: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts.
Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

8. Confession of Sin
Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)
Pastor: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.
♫ All: Lord, have mercy.

13. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)
Pastor: For the steadfast assurance that nothing…firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ.
♫ All: Christ, have mercy.

14. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)
Pastor: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord.
♫ All: Lord, have mercy.

15. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)
Pastor: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care:
♫ All: Amen.

16. O Lord, Our Lord
Pastor: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise.

17. O Lord, Our Lord
♫ All: O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth.
Almighty God, merciful Father, you crown our life with your love.

18. O Lord, Our Lord
You take away our sin; you comfort our spirit; you make us pure and holy in your sight.
You did not spare your only Son, but gave him up for us all.

19. O Lord, Our Lord
O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth.
O Son of God, eternal Word of the Father, you came to live with us; you made your Father known;

20. O Lord, Our Lord you washed us from our sins in your own blood.
You are the King of glory; you are the Lord!
O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth.

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

22. God’s Word to His People
Isaiah 53:6-12
The Redeemer suffers for sin,
but is glorified in the end

23. God’s Word to His People
Philippians 2:5-11
God exalted Jesus over all because
of his humble service

24. (Pastor says the Verse of the Day)

25. 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!

26. God’s Word to His People
John 17:1-5
Jesus prays for his return to glory

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

28. 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 ~

29. On Christ’s Ascension I Now Build CW #173 Verses 1-3
Text: Josua Wegelin,
Setting: NUN FREUT EUCH, LIEBEN CHRISTEN
Tune: Etlich Cristlich lider, Wittenberg, 1524

30. On Christ's ascension I now build The hope of my ascension.
Verse 1:
On Christ's ascension I now build
The hope of my ascension.
This hope alone has always stilled
All doubt and apprehension;
For where the head is, there as well
I know his members are to dwell
When Christ shall come and call them.
CW #173

31. Since Christ returned to claim his throne,
Verse 2:
Since Christ returned to claim his throne,
Great gifts for me obtaining,
My heart shall rest in him alone,
No other rest remaining,
For where my treasure went before,
There all my thoughts shall ever soar
To still their deepest yearning.
CW #173

32. Oh, grant, dear Lord, this grace to me, Recalling your ascension,
Verse 3:
Oh, grant, dear Lord, this grace to me,
Recalling your ascension,
That I may serve you faithfully,
Adorning your redemption;
And then, when all my days will cease,
Let me depart in joy and peace
In answer to my pleading.
CW #173

33. Jesus’ Return to glory:
Our Big Brother is in Charge
Acts 9:1-19a

34. Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

35. Nicene Creed
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.

36. Nicene Creed Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human.

37. Nicene Creed For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

38. Nicene Creed
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

39. Nicene Creed
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

40. Nicene Creed We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

41. Nicene Creed
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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

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

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

45. 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.

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

47. The Sacrament
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
♫ All: And also with you.

48. The Sacrament Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
♫ All: We lift them up to the Lord.

49. The Sacrament Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
♫ All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

50. Seasonal Sentence
Pastor:
(Pastor says prayer)

51. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)
♫ All: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.
The whole earth is full of your glory.
You are my God, and I will exalt you.

52. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)
I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.
The whole earth is full of your glory.

53. Words of Institution

54. The Sacrament Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
♫ All: Amen.

55. O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
♫ All: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

56. O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

57. If Your Beloved Son, Oh God CW #393 Verses 1-5
Text: Johann Heermann, (st. 1-4)
Neu-vermehrtes vollständiges Gesangbuch, 1661 (st. 5)
Setting: NUN FREUT EUCH, LIEBEN CHRISTEN
Tune: Etlich Cristlich lider, Wittenberg, 1524

58. If your beloved Son, O God, Had not to earth descended
Verse 1:
If your beloved Son, O God,
Had not to earth descended
And in our mortal flesh and blood
Had not sin's power ended,
Then this poor, wretched soul of mine
In hell eternally would pine
Because of my transgression.
CW #393

59. But now I find sweet peace and rest; Despair no more reigns o'er me.
Verse 2:
But now I find sweet peace and
rest;
Despair no more reigns o'er me.
No more am I by sin oppressed,
For Christ has borne sin for me.
Upon the cross for me he died
That, reconciled, I might abide
With you, my God, forever.
CW #393

60. I trust in him with all my heart; Now all my sorrow ceases.
Verse 3:
I trust in him with all my heart;
Now all my sorrow ceases.
His words abiding peace impart;
His blood from guilt releases.
Free grace through him I now obtain;
He washes me from ev'ry stain,
And pure I stand before him.
CW #393

61. All righteousness by works is vain; The law brings condemnation.
Verse 4:
All righteousness by works is vain;
The law brings condemnation.
True righteousness by faith I gain;
Christ's work is my salvation.
His death, that perfect sacrifice,
Has paid the all-sufficient price;
In him my hope is anchored.
CW #393

62. My guilt, O Father, you have laid On Christ, your Son, my Savior.
Verse 5:
My guilt, O Father, you have laid
On Christ, your Son, my Savior.
Lord Jesus, you my debt have paid
And gained for me God's favor.
O Holy Spirit, Fount of grace,
The good in me to you I trace;
In faith and hope preserve me.
CW #393

63. I Know that My Redeemer Lives CW #152 Verses 1-8
Text: Samuel Medley,
Setting: DUKE STREET
Tune: attr. John C. Hatten, c

64. I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives.
Verse 1:
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives.
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever-living head.
CW #152

65. He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save.
Verse 2:
He lives triumphant from the grave;
He lives eternally to save.
He lives all glorious in the sky;
He lives exalted there on high.
CW #152

66. He lives to bless me with his love; He lives to plead for me above.
Verse 3:
He lives to bless me with his love;
He lives to plead for me above.
He lives, my hungry soul to feed;
He lives to help in time of need.
CW #152

67. He lives to grant me rich supply; He lives to guide me with his eye.
Verse 4:
He lives to grant me rich supply;
He lives to guide me with his eye.
He lives to comfort me when faint;
He lives to hear my soul’s complaint.
CW #152

68. He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears.
Verse 5:
He lives to silence all my fears;
He lives to wipe away my tears.
He lives to calm my troubled heart;
He lives all blessings to impart.
CW #152

69. He lives, my kind, wise, heav’nly friend;
Verse 6:
He lives, my kind, wise, heav’nly friend;
He lives and loves me to the end.
He lives, and while he lives I’ll sing;
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.
CW #152

70. He lives and grants me daily breath;
Verse 7:
He lives and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death.
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring me safely there.
CW #152

71. He lives all glory to his name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same.
Verse 8:
He lives all glory to his name!
He lives, my Jesus, still the same.
Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives:
“I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES!”
CW #152

72. Keep a blank slide here for the ending of communion

73. Thank the Lord ♫ All: Thank the Lord and sing his praise.
Tell ev’ryone what he has done.
Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name.

74. Thank the Lord
He renews his promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

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

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

77. All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name CW #370 Verses 4-5 Text: Edward Perronet, , st. 1-3, abr., alt. ; A Selection of Hymns, London, 1787, st. 4-5, alt. Setting: CORONATION Tune: Oliver Holden, ; Desc. Michail E. Young, b. 1939, alt.

78. Let ev’ry kindred, ev’ry tribe On this terrestrial ball
Verse 4:
Let ev’ry kindred, ev’ry tribe
On this terrestrial ball
To Him all majesty ascribe
And crown him Lord of all.
CW # 370

79. Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall!
Verse 5:
Oh, that with yonder sacred
throng
We at his feet may fall!
We’ll join the everlasting song
And crown him Lord of all.
CW # 370

80. Silent Prayer

81. I Believe…In Jesus Christ in all his glory and power
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, July 31st 2016