Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ!

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1 Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ! We thank God that you have joined us this morning for worship. If you are visiting with us, we thank God you are here and pray our worship together will be a mutual blessing. If you are looking for a church home, we hope Abiding Savior can meet your needs. Please introduce yourself to one of the Pastors. We ask both members and visitors to kindly fill out attendance cards and pass them to the center aisle. The ushers will gather them during the Sermon Hymn which follows the Children s Message. Feel free to add a prayer request for the Pastor to include in the congregational prayer. We love children here at Abiding Savior. Parents are encouraged to sit in the front pews so that young children can see what is happening during worship. If you should want to make use of our cry room or nursery, please ask one of our ushers for directions. Ministers Rev. Glenn Lucas... Pastor Mrs. Donna Lucas... Principal Pam Howard... Preschool Director Chris Rogers... Music Director & Organist Kyle Salesky.Director of Family and Youth Ministries Don Harrell, Hank Hellfeld... Deacons Call Us Church Office... (949) School Office... (949) Preschool Office... (949) On the Web...

2 Worship Service of Word and Song Reformation Sunday Sunday, October 28, :15 a.m. WELCOME Please stand. OPENING CONGREGATIONAL SONG All Hail the Power of Jesus Name All hail the pow r of Jesus name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all. Crown Him, you martyrs of our God, Who from His altar call; Extol the Stem of Jesse s rod And crown Him Lord of all. Extol the Stem of Jesse s rod And crown Him Lord of all. O seed of Israel s chosen race, Now ransomed from the fall, Hail Him Who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all. Hail Him Who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all. Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We ll join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all. We ll join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all. INVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Worshippers are invited to kneel for the Confession and Absolution. Those who desire not to kneel may sit or stand. Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Pastor: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. Pastor: Since we are gathered to hear God s Word and call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people, let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. 2

3 Almighty God, have mercy upon u us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. FIRST READING REVELATION 14:6-7 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water. EPISTLE READING ROMANS 3:19-28 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Please stand for the Reading of the Holy Gospel. THE HOLY GOSPEL JOHN 8: So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. They answered him, We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, You will become free? Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Worshippers are invited to stand and share the peace of the Lord with each other. Children can come down to the chancel steps for the children s message. 3

4 CHILDREN HILDREN S MESSAGE Prayer and member/guest cards will be collected during the following song: CONGREGATIONAL SONG Death Was Arrested Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin, Lost without hope with no place to begin; Your love made a way to let mercy come in, When death was arrested and my life began. Ash was redeemed only beauty remains; My orphan heart was given a name. My mourning grew quiet my feet rose to dance, When death was arrested and my life began. Chorus: Oh Your grace, so free, washes over me. You have made me new, now life begins with You. It s Your endless love pouring down on us. You have made us new, now life begins with You. Released from my chains, I m a pris ner no more. My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore. He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend, When death was arrested and my life began. Chorus Our Savior displayed on a criminal s cross. Darkness rejoiced as though Heaven had lost. But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand. That s when death was arrested and my life began. Chorus Oh, we re free, free; forever we re free. Come join the song of all the redeemed. Yes, we re free, free; forever amen! When death was arrested and my life began. Repeat When death was arrested and my life began. When death was arrested and my life began. Words & Music by Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, Paul Taylor Smith Copyright 2015 Seems Like Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Man) All rights reserved Used by permission CCLI # THE SERMON The Righteousness Of God Romans 3:19-28 REV EV. GLENN LUCAS 4

5 APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And 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 sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence 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. GATHERING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS God doesn t need our money, but in His grace He gives us the privilege to be stewards of everything He has entrusted to our care. We can do more together than separately. As one body in Christ, our congregation has agreed to offer our first fruits to support ministries and missions that enable us to communicate Christ s love to everyone, everywhere; and our love for Him. Your sacrificial gift enables this holy work. CONGREGATIONAL MUSICAL OFFERING Revelation Song Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. Holy, Holy, is He. Sing a new song to Him who sits on Heaven s Mercy Seat. Chorus: Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was and is and is to come. With all creation I sing Praise to the King of kings. You are my everything And I will adore You. Clothed in rainbows of living color. Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder. Blessing and honor, strength and Glory and power be To You the Only Wise King. Chorus Twice By Jennie Lee Riddle Copyright 2004 Gateway Create Publishing Used By Permission All Rights Reserved. CCLI Song # CCLI License # THE PRAYERS Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. After each petition the prayer concludes: Pastor: Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Jesus Christ, our Lord. We pray together, 5

6 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. HOLY COMMUNION REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION As Lutheran communicants, we believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in this holy supper. Be mindful of the words of St. Paul: Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. (1 Corinthians 11:28) Are you truly sorry for your sins? Do you believe your sins are forgiven because Jesus died for them? Do you believe that Jesus gives you His own body and blood in the sacrament as a seal of that forgiveness? Do you have the sincere intent to do better in living the Christian life? Then come, and receive assurance and strength from Jesus. NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with grape juice wine for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or who, for personal reasons, wish to abstain from wine. Also we have gluten-free communion wafers available for those who need them. They are in the small plastic containers on the wafer trays (patens). The empty plastic containers may be placed in the bags with the used communion cups. WORDS OF INSTITUTION Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this is My blood of the new testament, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. THE PEACE Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. DISTRIBUTION SONGS Wonderful Maker You spread out the skies over empty space, said, Let there be light; To a dark and formless world Your light was born. You spread out Your arms over empty hearts, said, Let there be light; To a dark and hopeless world Your Son was born. 6

7 Chorus: You made the world and saw that it was good. You sent Your only Son, for You are good. What a wonderful Maker, what a wonderful Savior. How majestic Your whispers, and how humble Your love. With a strength like no other, and the heart of a Father. How majestic Your whispers, what a wonderful God. No eye has fully seen how beautiful the cross, and we have only heard The faintest whispers of how great You are. Chorus Words & Music by Matt Redman and Chris Tomlin Copyright 2002 Thankyou Music All Rights Reserved. Used b y Permission. EMI Christian Music Publishing CCLI Song # CCLI License # In the Shadow of the Cross In the shadow of the cross, Let everything fall into place, again. Jesus Christ my Sacrifice, How I need to find your grace, again. Chorus: And nothing I can do could add to all You ve done, So let my soul be satisfied. As I receive Your favor, I will overcome. So in my life be glorified. Jesus Christ, my Perfect Priest, How You understand my weaknesses. Thank You for Your gift to me. Through Your sufferings I now possess this peace. Chorus Let my soul be satisfied. Let my soul be satisfied. In my life be glorified. In my life be glorified. Words & Music by Paul Oakley Copyright 1999 Thankyou Muisc (Admin. By EMI Christian Music Publishing) All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI Song # CCLI License # PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Let us pray. O God our Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled to serve You constantly; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 7

8 BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen! CLOSING CONGREGATIONAL SONG A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A mighty Fortress is our God, A Sword and Shield victorious. He breaks the cruel oppressor's rod And wins salvation glorious The old satanic foe Has sworn to work us woe. With craft and dreadful might He arms himself to fight. On earth he has no equal. No strength of ours can match his might. We would be lost, rejected. But now a Champion comes to fight, Whom God Himself elected. You ask who this may be? The Lord of hosts is He. Christ Jesus, mighty Lord, God's only Son, adored. He holds the field victorious. Though hordes of devils fill the land All threat'ning to devour us We tremble not, unmoved we stand; They cannot overpow'r us. Let this world's tyrant rage; In battle we'll engage. His might is doomed to fail; God's judgment must prevail! One little word subdues him. God's Word forever shall abide, No thanks to foes, who fear it; For God Himself fights by our side With weapons of the Spirit. Were they to take our house, Goods, honor, child or spouse, Though life be wrenched away, They cannot win the day. The Kingdom's ours forever! Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Flowers ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The flowers which grace our altar this weekend are dedicated to the glory of the Lord in celebration of John and Julie Taylor s 28 th wedding anniversary. Also, flowers are placed on our altar to the glory of our Lord in loving memory of Irene Westergard and Maxine Montgomery. 8

9 We Pray For This Week Derek & Natsuko Whelply, Scott & Marie Whitehouse & Family, Don & Erika Wichmann, Greg Wichmann, Steve & Abby Wichmann & Family, Cliff Williamson & Family, Margaret Winn, Tonimarie Withey & Family, Blake Witte, Glenn & Maureen Witte Keep in Your Prayers Prayers for strength and healing, guidance and blessing for: Elizabeth Hurley Jeanne Kelly Brad Lucente Crystal Nylander Brett Riedlinger Brian Adams Terri Green Alexander Hernandez Betsy Hotsko Patricia Howard Lee Seib Junko Shiki Denice Soresi Eileen Stewart Maggie Winn We pray for those who are ill: Irene Fabre Larry Reimnitz Lou Torres Etsuko Busker Rosemary Colburn We pray for those who are recovering: Jeff Conrad Rocky Hewitt June Thomas Prayer Partners Listen to what s needed. Pray for what s needed. People who wear this badge have been trained to lift up your joys and sorrows in private prayer. Look for them and feel free to pray with them! 9