1. Redeemer Lutheran Church
God Gives
Sola Gratia
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, October 8th 2017

2. Grace Has A Thrilling Sound CW #381 Verses Text: Philip Doddridge, (st. 1, 3, 5) Augustus M. Toplady, (st. 2, 4) Setting: ENERGY Tune: William H. Monk,

3. Grace has a thrilling sound To each believer's ear;
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Verse 1:
Grace has a thrilling sound
To each believer's ear;
That peace with God through Christ is found
Is news I gladly hear.

4. Grace first inscribed my name In God's eternal book,
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Verse 2:
Grace first inscribed my name
In God's eternal book,
And grace has brought me to the Lamb,
Who all my sorrows took.

5. Grace led my wand'ring feet To tread the heav'nly road,
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Verse 3:
Grace led my wand'ring feet
To tread the heav'nly road,
And grace supplies each hour I meet
While pressing on to God.

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
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.

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 51:1-8
God’s salvation endures
for all generations

23. Choir Refrain:
Psalm 46

24. God is our refuge and strength, an every-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46
Choir Verse:
God is our refuge and strength,
an every-present help in trouble.

25. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
Psalm 46
Choir Verse:
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

26. though its waters roar and foam
Psalm 46
Choir Verse:
though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.

27. Choir Refrain:
Psalm 46

28. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
Psalm 46
Choir Verse:
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.

29. God is within her, she will not fall;
Psalm 46
Choir Verse:
God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.

30. Be still, and know that I am God;
Psalm 46
Choir Verse:
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

31. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
Psalm 46
Choir 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.

32. Choir Refrain:
Psalm 46

33. God’s Word to His People
Ephesians 2:1-9
Salvation is God’s gift to sinners

34. Verse of the Day Choir ♫: Alleluia.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.

35. God’s Word to His People
Matthew 20:1-16
Jesus teaches about God’s
generous love

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

37. 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 ~

38. 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.

39. 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.
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40. 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.
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41. 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.
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42. 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.
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43. Be still, and cherish God’s amazing grace
Matthew 20:1-6

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

45. 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.

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. Nicene Creed We believe in one holy Christian 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.

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

52. Prayer of the Church Pastor: …In your grace and mercy,
All: Lord, hear our prayer.

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

54. 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.

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

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

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

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

59. Seasonal Sentence
Pastor:
(Pastor says prayer)

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. Words of Institution

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

64. 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.

65. 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.

66. By Grace I’m Saved CW #384 Verses 1-5
Text: Christian L. Scheidt,
Setting: O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HÄTTE (DRETZEL)
Tune: Cornelius H. Dretzel, , alt.

67. grace free and boundless; My soul, believe and doubt it not.
Verse 1:
By grace I'm saved,
grace free and boundless;
My soul, believe and doubt it not.
Why waver at this word of promise?
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68. Has Scripture ever falsehood taught?
Verse 1:
Has Scripture ever falsehood taught?
So then this word must true remain:
By grace you, too, shall heav’n obtain.
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69. By grace God's Son, our only Savior,
Verse 2:
By grace God's Son, our only Savior,
Came down to earth to bear our sin.
Was it because of your own merit
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70. That Jesus died your soul to win? No, it was grace, and grace alone,
Verse 2:
That Jesus died your soul to win?
No, it was grace, and grace alone,
That brought him from his
heav'nly throne.
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71. By grace! Oh, mark this word of promise When you are by your sins
Verse 3:
By grace! Oh, mark this word of
promise
When you are by your sins
oppressed,
When Satan plagues your
troubled conscience,
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72. And when your heart is seeking rest. What reason cannot comprehend
Verse 3:
And when your heart is seeking
rest.
What reason cannot comprehend
God by his grace to you did send.
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73. By grace to timid hearts that tremble, In tribulation's furnace tried—
Verse 4:
By grace to timid hearts that
tremble,
In tribulation's furnace tried—
By grace, despite all fear and
trouble,
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74. The Father's heart is open wide. Where could I help and strength
Verse 4:
The Father's heart is open wide.
Where could I help and strength
secure
If grace were not my anchor
sure?
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75. By grace! On this I'll rest when dying; In Jesus' promise I rejoice.
Verse 5:
By grace! On this I'll rest when
dying;
In Jesus' promise I rejoice.
For though I know my heart’s
condition,
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76. I also know my Savior's voice. My heart is glad; all grief has flown
Verse 5:
I also know my Savior's voice.
My heart is glad;
all grief has flown
Since I am saved by grace alone.
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77. Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness CW #311 Verses 1-8
Text: Johann Franck,
Setting: SCHMÜCKE DICH
Tune: Johann Crüger, , alt.

78. Soul, adorn yourself with gladness;
Verse 1:
Soul, adorn yourself with gladness;
Leave behind all gloom and sadness.
Come into the daylight's splendor;
There with joy your praises render
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79. Unto him whose grace unbounded Has this wondrous supper founded.
Verse 1:
Unto him whose grace unbounded
Has this wondrous supper founded.
Though he reigns above most holy,
Deigns to dwell with you most lowly.
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80. Hasten as a bride to meet him, And with loving rev'rence greet him,
Verse 2:
Hasten as a bride to meet him,
And with loving rev'rence greet him,
For with words of life immortal
He is knocking at your portal.
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81. Open wide the gates before him, Saying, as you there adore him:
Verse 2:
Open wide the gates before him,
Saying, as you there adore him:
Grant, Lord, that I now receive you,
That I nevermore will leave you.
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82. He who craves a precious treasure Neither cost nor pain will measure,
Verse 3:
He who craves a precious treasure
Neither cost nor pain will measure,
But the priceless gifts of heaven
God to us has freely given.
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83. Though the wealth of earth were proffered,
Verse 3:
Though the wealth of earth were proffered,
Naught would buy the gifts here offered:
Christ's true body, for you riven,
And his blood, for you once given.
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84. Now I kneel before you lowly, Filled with joy most deep and holy,
Verse 4:
Now I kneel before you lowly,
Filled with joy most deep and holy,
As with trembling awe and wonder
On your mighty work I ponder,
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85. How by mystery surrounded, Depths that no one ever sounded.
Verse 4:
How by mystery surrounded,
Depths that no one ever sounded.
None may dare to pierce unbidden
Secrets that with you are hidden.
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86. Human reason, though it ponders, Cannot fathom these great wonders,
Verse 5:
Human reason, though it ponders,
Cannot fathom these great wonders,
That Christ's body must be boundless
Since the souls it feeds are countless,
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87. And that he his blood is giving With the wine we are receiving.
Verse 5:
And that he his blood is giving
With the wine we are receiving.
These great mysteries unsounded
Are by God alone expounded.
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88. Lord, by love and mercy driven, You have left your throne in heaven
Verse 6:
Lord, by love and mercy driven,
You have left your throne in heaven
On the cross for me to languish
And to die in bitter anguish,
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89. To forgo all joy and gladness And to shed your blood in sadness.
Verse 6:
To forgo all joy and gladness
And to shed your blood in sadness.
By this blood redeemed and living,
Lord, I praise you with thanksgiving.
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90. Jesus, Sun of life, my Splendor, Jesus, Friend of friends most tender,
Verse 7:
Jesus, Sun of life, my Splendor,
Jesus, Friend of friends most tender,
Jesus, Joy of my desiring,
Fount of life, my soul inspiring—
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91. At your feet I cry, my Maker; Let me be a fit partaker
Verse 7:
At your feet I cry, my Maker;
Let me be a fit partaker
Of this blessed food from heaven
For our good, your glory, given.
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92. Jesus, Lord of life, I pray you, Let me gladly here obey you.
Verse 8:
Jesus, Lord of life, I pray you,
Let me gladly here obey you.
By your love I am invited;
Be your love with love requited.
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93. By this supper let me measure,
Verse 8:
By this supper let me measure,
Lord, how vast and deep love's treasure.
Through the gift of grace you give me
As your guest in heav'n receive me.
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94. Keep a blank slide here for the ending of communion

95. 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.

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

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

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

99. Grace Has A Thrilling Sound CW #381 Verses Text: Philip Doddridge, (st. 1, 3, 5) Augustus M. Toplady, (st. 2, 4) Setting: ENERGY Tune: William H. Monk,

100. Grace taught my soul to pray And made my eyes o'erflow;
CW #381
Verse 4:
Grace taught my soul to pray
And made my eyes o'erflow;
His grace has kept me to this day
And will not let me go.

101. Grace all our work shall crown Through everlasting days;
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Verse 5:
Grace all our work shall crown
Through everlasting days;
The heav'nly home God gives his own
Shall echo with our praise.

102. Silent Prayer

103. Redeemer Lutheran Church
God Gives
Sola Gratia
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, October 8th 2017