Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty - Good Shepherd Lutheran

Pentecost 1 TRINITY SUNDAY M AY 19/22 IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2016 Faith trusts in the One True God Pentecost 2 Fai th trusts i n God’s great power Pentecost 3 Fai th trusts i n God —even in the face of death Pentecost 4 Fai th trusts i n God after contri ti on and repentance

Welcoming Song: C O ME , N OW , A L MIG HT Y K ING #193cw L E A D E R : We worship in the name of the living God, the Triune God! P E O P L E : We give honor and glory and praise to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, the Three -in-One.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3

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L: Let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation, P: L e t u s co m e b efo r e H i m w it h t h an ks g iv i ng a nd ex t o l H i m w it h m us i c a nd s on g ! L: God raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms. P : A t t he na me of J e s u s ev e r y kn ee s h o u ld b ow , ev e r y t o ng u e c o nf e s s t ha t Je s u s Ch r is t i s Lo r d , t o t h e g lo r y o f God t he Fa t h e r . L: Let us set our hearts and minds on things above, not on earthly things. P: O u r c it i ze n s h ip i s in he a v e n. A nd w e eag e rl y aw a it a Sav io r f r o m t he r e, t he L o rd J e s u s C h r i st . L: When Christ, who is your Life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. P: An d God , ou r Go d , w i l l w ip e a w a y ev e r y t ea r f r o m ou r ey e s. WE SING:

Eterna l Fa ther , Li ving S on a nd Holy Spi rit — T hre e - i n -O ne, Alleluia! Alleluia! To You and You a lone s hall be, Than ks - g ivin g p raise eter nall y! Alleluia! Alleluia! :: Tune: #171cw

PRAYER

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Almighty God and Father, You dwell in majesty and mystery; You fill and renew all creation by Your eternal Spirit. You manifest Your saving grace through our Lord Jesus Christ; in mercy cleanse our hearts and lips; free us from doubt and fear; let us ever worship You, one true immortal God, with the Son and Holy Spirit, living and reigning, now and forever.

PSALM

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D A Y — P S A L M 1 50 ( I N S E R T )

(C W- p g 1 2 2 )

We s i n g the p s al m r es p o nsi vel y b y t h e ha l f ver se. T h e L e f t ( B i b l e H i s t o r y W i n d o ws ) s i de si ng s th e fi rs t hal f . T h e Ri gh t ( C h o i r Wi n d o ws ) s i de res po nd s wi th t he sec on d h al f. A l l si ng t he r ef r ai n a n d al l si ng th e c l o si ng “ G lo r y B e”


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BIBLE READINGS

W E C ONFESS

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N UMBERS 6:22-27 J OHN 16:12-15

F AITH:

R OMANS 5:1-5

L UTHER ’ S E XPLANATION

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I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. All this He did that I should be His own, and live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He has risen from death and live and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.


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SONG

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O SPIRIT OF LIFE, O S PIRIT OF GOD

INSTRUCTION

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#186CW

GOD’S WORD

W E G AT H E R G O D ’ S G I F T S Believers generously return to the Savior a portion of what God has generously given to them. These are not dues, nor are they forced or billed payments. God does not want or need coercion. God blesses us with life -long opportunities to show our thanks to Jesus for His awesome salvation. Thank you for your generous gifts.

PRAYERS, LORD’S PRAYER, LORD’S SUPPER

WHAT

EXACTLY IS GOING ON WITH THIS VERY CLOSE COMMUNION?

Did you know some congregations don’t baptize babies because they teach babies don’t need it? Sadly, some trust their feelings instead of God’s Word. The Savior has revealed that babies and adults are all by nature sinful. All people need holy baptism’s


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mercies. But did you also know that some of those very same congregations also feel Jesus can’t really mean it when He restricted His Holy Supper. Is God’s Word is really true? no matter what my feelings are? no matter who teaches against Him? God’s holy Supper is not intended for those who may be harmed by it. That would be senseless, silly and sad, wouldn’t it? God wants to bless His people. Therefore, God counsels and encourages those to come for whom He prescribes His supper. It’s kind of like a delicious 4-piece pie: 1) all who are publicly united on God’s Word, who support His Gospel message; 2) all have been instructed in God’s Word 3) all who can examine themselves before eating and drinking 4) all who intend to live the holy and pure life that God is looking for, i.e. repentant sinners. God’s recipe certainly does delight many people, but it does not delight all. Why? Because God did not make it for all. There are some who think God should change His recipe and make His Supper more open for our day and age. Some think we should be able to pick and choose what part of Jesus’ meal is really cool and what pieces to complain about. Some actually teach that Jesus did not mean His words He said, “This IS my body, this IS my blood”. But God’s heart-healthy recipe for a blessed life is to hear what God says and then have my thinking shaped by God to fit God’s thinking, not the other way around. I need to be strong to take my stand with Jesus and for His Word in my culture of my day. As fellow WELS or ELS guests, please don’t hesitate to receive the Lord’s Supper with us. If you want to discover more about the Bible and Jesus Christ, we would love to help you. Let us introduce you to our pastor. He is always delighted to share more of what God says.


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Songs from the red song books, C HRISTIAN W ORSHIP , to use during the distribution of His Holy Supper: #195 (185, 194, 242, 243 if needed) Parting Song: C OME

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P RAYERS, S EE !

L ORD’ S B LESSING W ORDS &

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© 1981-2016 P AUL A.T ULLBERG

1. C OME AND SEE where the battle was fought and was won; C OME AND SEE where they crucified God’s own Son. Hear the Word that is written for you and for me: He is risen! He lives now in Victory! Victory! Jesus said: C OME AND SEE how I lived; how I died; For your sins I was taken and crucified. C OME AND SEE ! I’m a l-i-v e! And always will be! Trust in Me! Live for Me now in victory! Victory!

2.“And I give you My Word I AM coming back soon and I’ll never forget or abandon you. G O AND TELL all the nations how I set them free. Trust in Me! Live for Me now in victory! Victory! G O AND TELL the Good News: How the Savior arose! G O AND TELL how He conquered the Evil Foe! G O AND TELL of the freedom for all who believe! G O AND TELL ! G O AND TELL of His victory! Victory!

3. C OME AND SEE how for forty more days He appeared C OME AND SEE how He promised to calm their fear. G O AND TELL of the Spirit! To comfort and free, Holy Spirit, You came! Sent in victory! Victory! Praise the Father who loved us and gave His own Son! Praise the Christ, the Messiah, the Chosen One! Praise the Spirit Who opens our hearts to believe! Praise the Mighty Redeemer in victory! Victory! Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3

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There are many ways to help teach the children that Jesus will be sending us for this year’s VBS. Mark your calendars! Bring your friends! Please step up to help Clara Kammueller or step out to assist Shelly Tesnow, our VBS Team. There are all sorts of opportunities from teaching to tacos, from games to crafts, from stage set up and take down.

Sign up sheets are in church entryway. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3