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Welcome to Worship
Reformation Sunday
10:00 AM Service October 27, 2024
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Ringing of the Bell
Confession and Forgiveness
L: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.
C: Amen.
L: Let us confess our sin and come to God for healing. Silence is kept for reflection.
Gracious God,
C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have honored you with our lips, but have harmed our neighbors with our tongues. The cravings at war within us cause conflicts and disputes. In our desire to be first we make distinctions among ourselves. We place the needs of the poor and the suffering last. In your great mercy, forgive us our sins. Draw near to us with grace in time of need, and turn us to follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
L: God promises to forgive our iniquity and to remember our sin no more. By grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, the source of eternal healing, your sins are forgiven.
C: Amen.
Hymn # 665 “Rise, Shine, You People”
Greeting:
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
L: Liturgist P: Pastor C: Congregation R: Reader
Hymn of Praise
Glory In The Highest
Refrain:
Verse 1 Shaper of the Universe, Thanks and praise we sing. Loving Father, Caring Mother hold us in your wings. Refrain Verse 2 Jesus Christ the Lamb of God, You wash our sins away.
At your table all are welcome. Hear us as we pray. Refrain
Verse 3 Holy Spirit source of life, burning wild and free You are God the three-in-one such a mystery. Refrain Jonathan Rundman CCLI Song #5819016 © 2006 Rundman, Jonathan For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use.
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L: Let us pray
C: Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trail, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
WORD
First Reading Jeremiah 31: 31—34
The renewed covenant will not be breakable, but like the old covenant it will expect the people to live upright lives. To know the Lord means that one will defend the cause of the poor and needy (Jer. 22:16). The renewed covenant is possible only because the Lord will forgive iniquity and not remem-ber sin. Our hope lies in a God who forgets.
31The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new cove-nant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. 33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and re-member their sin no more.
R: Word of God, Word of life. C: Thanks be to God.
Psalm Psalm 46
Refrain
Ps. 46: 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Ps. 46: 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, and though
the mountains shake in the depths of the sea; Ps. 46: 3 though its waters rage and foam, and though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
Ps. 46: 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.
Ps. 46: 5 God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be shaken; God shall help it
at the break of day. Ps. 46: 6 The nations rage, and the kingdoms shake; God speaks, and the earth melts away.
Refrain
Ps. 46: 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Ps. 46: 8 Come now, regard the works of the Lord, what desolations God has
brought upon the earth; Ps. 46: 9 behold the one who makes war to cease in all the world; who breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire. Ps. 46:10 “Be still, then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” Ps. 46: 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Refrain
Second Reading: Romans 3: 19—28
Paul’s words stand at the heart of the preaching of Martin Luther and other Reformation leaders. No human beings make themselves right with God through works of the law. We are brought into a right relationship with God through the divine activity centered in Christ’s death. This act is a gift of grace that liberates us from sin and empowers our faith in Jesus Christ.
19Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. 21But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, 22the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, 23since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; 24they are now jus-tified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed; 26it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.
27Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.
R: The word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Sermon Pastor Chris Steubing
Please Stand
Gospel Acclamation
The Gospel according to Mark
(After the Gospel is announced, we say)
Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel: John 8: 31—36
Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin.
31Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 33They answered him, “We are descendants of Abra-ham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?” 34Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”
(After the reading of the Gospel, we say)
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
(Please be seated)
Sermon Pastor Chris Steubing
Remain seated
Hymn #729 “The Church of Christ in Every Age” vs. 1-3, 5
The Apostle’s Creed
L: Together with the whole church, we confess our faith:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
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.*
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.
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.
The Prayers
L:. . . .God of Grace,
C: Hear our prayer.
The Peace
L: The peace of Christ be with you always.
C: And also with you.
L: You may share the peace with one another.
Offering
Offering Hymn “By Grace We Have Been Saved” (Insert)
The offering is collected as the hymn is sung. Please stand on the last verse as the offering is brought forward.
Let’s pray,
All: Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the earth and nourish your whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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MEAL
P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise. . . We praise our name and join their unending:
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.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
P: Remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray…
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, 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, for-ever and ever. Amen.
Invitation to Communion
P: Christ has set the table with more than enough for all. Come!
Communion Distribution---All are welcome at the Lord’s table. The cups contain wine (red) or grape juice (white). Those who do not normally receive communion, are free to come forward for a blessing.
Communion Hymns
Hymn # 654 “The Church’s One Foundation” Vs. 1—4
Hymn # 517 “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”
Blessing
P: The body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
Amen.
Prayer after Communion
P: Let us pray. O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Benediction
P: 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.
Hymn # 504 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
L: Go in peace. God is at work in you.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Our thanks to those who serve as our worship leaders::
Our Reader—Kathy Lenhardt
Our Liturgist—Don Gillett
Organist—Jimmy Cheung
Choir and Hand Bell Director—Wendy Kuenemann
Pastor—Rev. Chris Steubing