1. Redeemer Lutheran Church
Always be Prepared
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, February 5th 2017

2. Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd CW #508 Verses 1-4
Text: Jane E. Leeson,
Setting: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH, EHRENKÖNIG
Tune: Geist-reiches Gesang-Buch, Darmstadt, 1698

3. Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, Children all are dear to you;
Verse 1:
Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd,
Children all are dear to you;
May your loving arms enfold them
In your care their whole life through.
Gently tend and safely keep them
In your mercy strong and true.
CW #508

4. Tender Shepherd, never leave them, Never let them go astray;
Verse 2:
Tender Shepherd, never leave them,
Never let them go astray;
By your warning love directed,
May they walk the narrow way.
Thus direct them, thus defend them
Lest they fall an easy prey.
CW #508

5. By your holy Word instruct them; Fill their minds with heav'nly light.
Verse 3:
By your holy Word instruct them;
Fill their minds with heav'nly light.
By your pow'rful grace convince them
Always to approve what's right.
Let them feel your yoke is easy;
Let them find your burden light.
CW #508

6. Taught to love the holy praises Which on earth your children sing,
Verse 4:
Taught to love the holy praises
Which on earth your children sing,
With their lips and hearts, sincerely,
Glad thank off'rings may they bring,
Then with all the saints in glory
Join to praise their Lord and King.
CW #508

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. Confession of Sin
All: Lord, you have made it clear in your Word that you want us to continue to grow in our understanding of you.
All too often we fail to take our Christian education seriously.

9. Confession of Sin
We become complacent, failing to hear what you tell us and failing to tell others, including our own families, about you.

10. Confession of Sin
Forgive us for our laziness and help us in our study and proclamation of your Word.

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

12. Our Response of Praise Little Lambs Children:
Sing alleluia, sing alleluia, sing alleluia to the Lord.

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

14. God’s Word to His People
1 Kings 2:1-4
A father’s words to his son

15. Little Lambs Refrain:
Psalm 111

16. Great are the works of the LORD; They are pondered by all who
Psalm 111
All Verse:
Great are the works of the LORD;
They are pondered by all who
delight in them.

17. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, And his righteousness endures
Psalm 111
All Verse:
Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
And his righteousness endures
forever.

18. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and
Psalm 111
All Verse:
He has caused his wonders to be
remembered;
The LORD is gracious and
compassionate.

19. Little Lambs Refrain:
Psalm 111

20. The works of his hands are faithful and just;
Psalm 111
All Verse:
The works of his hands are faithful
and just;
All his precepts are trustworthy.

21. He provided redemption for his people;
Psalm 111
All Verse:
He provided redemption for his
people;
He ordained his covenant forever.

22. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
Psalm 111
All Verse:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning
of wisdom;
All who follow his precept have good
understanding.

23. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
Psalm 111
All Verse:
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.

24. Little Lambs Refrain:
Psalm 111

25. God’s Word to His People
2 Timothy 3:10-17
God’s Word is our defense
and foundation

26. Verse of the Day All ♫: The Lord gives wisdom sure,
And from his mouth do flow
The words of knowledge, truth, and light
By which our faith does grow.

27. God’s Word to His People
Mark 10:13-16
Jesus and the children

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

29. 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 ~

30. Let the Children Hear the Mighty Deeds CW #512 Verses 1-4
Text: Isaac Watts, (st. 1-3, 5)
Bernhard Schumacher, (st. 4)
Setting: NUN DANKET ALL
Tune: Johann Crüger,

31. Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God performed of old,
Verse 1:
Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God performed of old,
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
CW #512

32. Make unto them his glories known, His works of pow’r and grace,
Verse 2:
Make unto them his glories known,
His works of pow’r and grace,
And we’ll convey his wonders down
Through ev’ry rising race.
CW #512

33. Our lips shall tell them to our sons And they again to theirs
Verse 3:
Our lips shall tell them to our sons
And they again to theirs
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
CW #512

34. Oh, teach them with all diligence The truths of God’s own Word,
Verse 4:
Oh, teach them with all diligence
The truths of God’s own Word,
To place in him their confidence,
To fear and trust their Lord,
CW #512

35. To learn that in our God alone Their hope securely stands,
Verse 5:
To learn that in our God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may ne’er forget his works,
But walk in his commands.
CW #512

36. Pass the Baton
Judges 2:10-16

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

38. Apostles’ Creed
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.

39. Apostles’ Creed 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.

40. Apostles’ Creed
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.

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

42. Presentation of Bibles
Madison Gross
Brandon Hehr
Carol Lang
Ruger Himmelspach
Adelynn Reinhard
Levi Wolfe

43. Prayer of the Church
Pastor: O Lord, you have revealed… deeper truths of your Word.
All: Holy Spirit, hear our prayer that we may put self aside and rejoice in the truth that builds up.

44. Prayer of the Church
Pastor: Heavenly Father, send the Spirit of Jesus…longing to explore the mysteries of your grace.
All: Holy Spirit, increase in us the knowledge of your truth.

45. Prayer of the Church
Pastor: As you sent your Son... among us in Word and sacrament.
All: Holy Spirit, instill in us a desire to teach others the wisdom of your ways.

46. Prayer of the Church
Pastor: God of light, give to…shine ever brighter in this dark age.
All: Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love so that others may see our good deeds and praise our Father in heaven.

47. (Special prayers and intercessions may follow)
Prayer of the Church
(Special prayers and intercessions may follow)
Pastor: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.
(Silent prayer)

48. Prayer of the Church
Pastor: Holy Spirit, renew the face… of Jesus every knee may bow.
All: May your peace, which transcends all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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

50. Lord’s Prayer 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.

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

52. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word CW #203 Verses 1-3
Text: Martin Luther,
Setting: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Tune: Joseph Klug, Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1543, alt.

53. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word;
Verse 1:
Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word;
Curb those who by deceit or sword
Would seek to overthrow your Son
And to destroy what he has done.
CW #203

54. Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known,
Verse 2:
Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known,
For you are Lord of lords alone;
Defend your Christendom that we
May sing your praise eternally.
CW #203

55. O Comforter of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth.
Verse 3:
O Comforter of priceless worth,
Send peace and unity on earth.
Support us in our final strife,
And lead us out of death to life.
CW #203

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

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

58. Lord Jesus Christ, the Children's Friend CW #513 Verses 1-4
Text: Henry L. Lettermann,
Setting: LAKEWOOD
Tune: Barry L. Bobb, b. 1951

59. Lord Jesus Christ, the children’s friend,
Verse 1:
Lord Jesus Christ, the children’s friend,
To each of them your presence send;
Call them by name and keep them true
In loving faith, dear Lord, to you.
CW #513

60. In Christian homes, Lord, let them be Your blessing to their family;
Verse 2:
In Christian homes, Lord, let them be
Your blessing to their family;
Let Christian schools your work extend
In living truth as you intend,
CW #513

61. That caring parents, gracious Lord, And faithful teachers find reward
Verse 3:
That caring parents, gracious Lord,
And faithful teachers find reward
In leading these, to whom you call,
To find in Christ their all in all.
CW #513

62. That all of us, your children dear,
Verse 4:
That all of us, your children dear,
By Christ redeemed, may Christ revere.
Lead us in joy that all we do
Will witness to our love for you.
CW #513

63. Silent Prayer

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