1. 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Service with Communion p6

2. Opening sentences
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;
they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. (Rom 3:22b-24 NRSV)
In the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

3. A mighty fortress is our God LHS 195
Opening Hymn
A mighty fortress is our God LHS 195

4. 1. A mighty fortress is our God,
a trusty shield and weapon,
our faithful helper in all need,
no matter what may happen.
The old evil foe
now means deadly woe;
deep guile and great might
are his dread arms in fight;
on earth he has no equal.

5. 2. With our own might is nothing done;
we'd soon be lost, rejected.
But for us fights the very one,
whom God himself elected.
And who may this be?
Christ Jesus is he.
He is our great Lord,
there is no other God;
and he has won the battle.

6. 3. Though hordes of devils gather here,
all eager to devour us,
we tremble not, we do not fear,
they cannot overpower us.
This world's prince may still
scowl fierce as he will,
he does us no harm,
he's judged, he's overcome;
one little word can fell him.

7. 4. Despite all foes, the Word shall stand against all their endeavour; God's gifts and Spirit, close at hand, shall be with us forever. Though they cause distress, take all we possess, though they hurt and kill, we are victorious still; the kingdom's ours forever.
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Martin Luther
Tr composite, David Schubert (1990)

8. Confession and Absolution
Friends in Christ…ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us.
♫ Our help is in the name of the Lord.
He made heaven and earth.
I said, I will confess my sins to the Lord.
Then he forgave the guilt of my sin.

9. Almighty God, merciful Father, I, a poor helpless sinner, confess to you all my sins, and repent of all the evil I have done. I have deeply displeased you and deserve your punishment in time and in eternity.

10. But I am sorry for my sins, and I ask you, for the sake of the holy innocent sufferings and death of your dear Son Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me. Amen.

11. I ask each of you in the presence of God who searches the heart: Do you confess that you have sinned, and do you repent of your sins?
I do.
Do you believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed you from all your sins, and do you desire forgiveness in his name?
Do you intend with the help of the Holy Spirit to live as in God's presence, and to strive daily to lead a holy life, even as Christ has made you holy?

13. Hymn

14. Lord have mercy Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
♫ Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy).
Lord, have mercy.
Christe eleison (Christ, have mercy).
Christ, have mercy.
Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy).

15. Glory to God in the highest
and on earth peace, among those with whom he is pleased.
We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you,
we give thanks to you for your great glory,

16. O Lord God, heavênly king, God, the Father almighty
O Lord God, heavênly king, God, the Father almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. You take away the sin of the world; receive our prayer.

17. You are seated at the right hand of God the Father; have mercy on us
You are seated at the right hand of God the Father; have mercy on us. For you alone are holy, you alone are Lord, you alone, O Christ, with the Holy Spirit, are most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

18. Prayer of the day And also with you. ♫ The Lord be with you.
Let us pray:

19. Almighty and eternal God, in mercy you give the light of your gospel to your church. Keep us in sound teaching, so that we may firmly believe and faithfully follow your saving word, and finally, with its holy comfort, die in peace and joy. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

20. First reading - Jeremiah 31:31-34
After the reading:
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

21. Psalm 46

22. Second reading - Romans 3:19-28
After the reading:
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
♫ Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

23. Gospel - John 8:31-36 ♫ Glory be to you, O Lord After the reading:
This is the gospel of the Lord.
♫ Praise be to you, O Christ.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the gift of your word. Keep us faithful to your word, so that we may know the truth, and the freedom it brings.
Amen.

24. Children’s address

25. Hymn

26. Sermon

27. Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,

28. of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
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 truly human.

29. 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;
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.

30. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

31. Offering Hymn

32. Offertory Song
♫ Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.

33. Prayer of the Church
Response:

34. Hymn

35. Preface And also with you. We lift them up to the Lord.
♫ The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord.
For that is fitting and right.

37. Holy, Holy, Holy
♫ Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts; Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

38. Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. 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.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

39. Christ’s Words of Institution

40. Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Amen.

41. Lamb of God
♫ 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; grant us your peace. Amen.

42. Distribution

44. Post-Communion Song
Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all people; a light to reveal you to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.

45. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forevermore. Amen.

46. Greeting And also with you. For his love endures forever. Hallelujah!
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
Hallelujah!
For his love endures forever. Hallelujah!

47. Post Communion Prayer Let us pray.
Lord God, you constantly renew your church through the pure preaching of your word and the right administration of your sacraments. Renew our hearts, so that we may be strong in faith towards you and eager in good works towards all people. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

48. Let us bless
♫ Let us bless the Lord.
God be praised forevermore.

49. Blessing Amen. Amen. Amen.
♫ The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favour,† and give you peace.
Amen. Amen. Amen.

50. Now thank we all our God LHS 437
Closing hymn
Now thank we all our God LHS 437

51. 1. Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom the world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blest us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.

52. 2. O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us. Lord, keep us in your grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all harm in this world and the next.

53. 3. All praise and thanks to God who reigns in highest heaven, to Father and to Son and Spirit now be given: the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore, who ever was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Nun danket alle Gott
Martin Rinckart
Tr Catherine Winkworth (1858), alt.