Christian Women s Retreat Worship Service

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1 Christian Women s Retreat Worship Service Riverport Inn & Suites - Winona, MN 10:00 a.m. - April 23, 2017 Paul D. Nolting, Pastor - Beth Kranz, Organist

2 Scriptural Theme: Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) Jesus said: In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father which 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Pre-Service Devotion: Psalm 4 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? 3 But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the LORD will hear when I call to Him. 4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. 6 There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. 2

3 ORDER OF SERVICE [Worship Supplement 2000, pp. 12ff] WELCOME & INVOCATION: Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: OPENING HYMN: (WS #787) Tune: Dale Wood. Tune 1978 Augsburg Fortress Publishers All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A

4 CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Text: from Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal 1993 Northwestern Publishing House. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A Pastor: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and serve Him as His dear children But we have disobeyed Him and deserve only His wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to Him and plead for His mercy. Congregation: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against You and do not deserve to be called Your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to Your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt. Pastor: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He has removed your guilt forever. You are His own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to His will. Congregation: Congregation (sings): Tune & Setting: 2000 John C. Reim. Used by permission. 4

5 GLORY TO GOD, WE GIVE YOU THANKS Text: Edwin LeGrice Kevin Mayhew Ltd. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A Tune: Walter Greatorex 1991 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Congregation: FIRST LESSON: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 After the LORD responded to Hannah s prayer for a child by giving her the gift of a son Samuel she offered a prayer of thanksgiving and praise extolling His power and presence. 5

6 ENSEMBLE: "The Potter's Hand" Words & Music by Darlene Zschech. Arr. Lloyd Larson. Copyright 2002 Hillsongs Publishing. All rights reserved. Admin. in the U.S. by Integrity's Hosanna! Music, Mobile, AL SECOND LESSON: Philippians 1:3-11 The apostle Paul prayed for the Philippians, so that their faith might continue, their love might abound, and their lives might be filled with fruits of righteousness. Pastor: Blessed are they who hear the Word of God and keep it. Tune & Setting: Kermit G. Moldenhauer 1993 Northwestern Publishing House. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A APOSTOLIC CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. 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. 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. 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. 6

7 HYMN OF THE DAY: Prayer Is the Soul s Sincere Desire (TLH 454) 7

8 SERMON: Text - Luke 22:41-42 (KJV) 41 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from Me: nevertheless not My will, but Thine, be done. THY WILL BE DONE! Pastor Paul D. Nolting 8

9 OFFERINGS PRAYER OF THE CHURCH & LORD'S PRAYER THE SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT Pastor: The Lord be with you. Congregation (speaks): And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C (speaks): We lift them up to the Lord. P: It is right and beneficial that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God.... Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we magnify Your glorious Name, evermore praising You and saying: Text: Stephen P. Starke (1955- ) 1998 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A Tune: Carl Schalk 1983 Augsburg Publishing House. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A

10 WORDS OF INSTITUTION DISTRIBUTION HYMNS (Sung during the Distribution as printed on the following pages) 10

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13 Text: Ernest Ryden ( ), st. 1 Board of Publication, Lutheran Church in America; Augsburg Fortress; Stephen P. Starke (1955- ) st Concordia Publishing House; Tune: public domain. Setting: 1998 by Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord with gladness. 13

14 BENEDICTION Congregation: 14

15 HYMN: Go, My Children, with My Blessing (WS #800) 1. Go, My children, with My blessing, Never alone. Waking, sleeping, I am with you; You are My own. In My love's baptismal river I have made you Mine forever. Go, My children, with My blessing-- You are My own. 2. Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure. Here you learned how much I love you, What I can cure. Here you heard My dear Son's story; Here you touched Him, saw His glory. Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure. 3. Go, My children, fed and nourished, Closer to Me; Grow in love and love by serving, Joyful and free. Here My Spirit's power filled you; Here His tender comfort stilled you. Go, My children, fed and nourished, Joyful and free. 4. I the Lord will bless and keep you And give you peace; I the Lord will smile upon you And give you peace: I the Lord will be your Father, Savior, Comforter, and Brother. Go, My children; I will keep you And give you peace. Amen. Worship Supplement Text 1983, Jaroslav J. Vajda, admin. by Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, the text, tune, and/or setting for this liturgy are in public domain. 15

16 We pray that this retreat has proven to be spiritually uplifting and a distinct blessing for each of you. May the Lord grant you all safe travel as you return home. We pray that you will be able to attend again, Godwilling, next year! 16