The Order of Worship

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2 The Order of Worship astor ongregation ( ) Indicates appropriate times to make the sign of the cross as a reminder of our Baptism. It is not obligatory to do so. age numbers refer to service elements found in the front of Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp ); large numbers refer to service music and hymns ( ). Gathering Opening Voluntary When Morning Gilds the Skies John Adams, arr. The congregation may stand. Welcome Gentle and patient areful and persistent In grieving and in praise Through dawn and midday Unexpected and planned In a still small voice and in power Spontaneous and prepared Willing or protected Our God is eager to share with us, wherever we are in our journey. May we be diligent to listen. Entrance Hymn 720 We Are alled WE ARE ALLED onfession and Forgiveness Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Leader sings first time; ongregation joins second time

3 Greeting Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways. Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God puts us together. God s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of Jesus hrist our Savior. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus hrist, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Gloria 2

4 rayer of the Day Let us pray: Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus hrist, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The congregation may be seated. hildren ages 4 years through 3 rd grade are invited to attend the children s sermon in room 115. Word Lesson, pew Bible p Samuel 3:1-10 Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Sermon astor Jim Graeser The congregation may stand. hildren will return from the children s sermon. Hymn of the Day 793 Be Thou My Vision SLANE rayers Lord, in Your mercy, receive our prayer. eace We make peace with God and each other before coming to the Lord s table. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. The congregation may be seated. Meal Offering All Faithful Ones offering received during the month of January will support Outcry in the Barrio. Outcry in the Barrio Dallas is a residential inpatient home for alcoholics, drug addicts and the homeless in which the residents have a full schedule consisting of a Bible based curriculum focusing on the four tenets of Love, Authority, Supervision and Discipline. It is the mission of the home (and the many other homes located in several states and several countries) to transform crime and drug infested neighborhoods through the power of Jesus hrist, one individual at a time. If you wish to offer additional funds for this ministry, please use an envelope which may be found in the Narthex. hecks should be made out to King of Glory with Faithful Ones in the memo. The congregation may stand. Response Let Your Kingdom ome Marty erez; John Adams, arr. 3

5 rayer Let us pray: Merciful God, receive the gifts we bring, our selves, our time, and our possessions. Through this meal unite us as your body, shining with the light of your justice and mercy; for the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Words of Institution Lord s rayer The congregation may be seated. Agnus Dei 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, forever and ever. Amen. 4

6 Distribution of ommunion At King of Glory we welcome all who believe Jesus hrist is present for and with us in the bread and wine. If you would prefer not to receive wine, simply request white grape juice when served. Gluten-free wafers may also be requested. hildren and adults not communing are invited to come forward for a word of blessing. Open hands show you wish to receive communion; folded hands show you want a blessing. Hymns 496 One Bread, One Body ONE BREAD, ONE BODY 423 Shall We Gather at the River HANSON LAE The congregation may stand. Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen. rayer after ommunion Let us pray: O Morning Star, fair and bright, you have refreshed us again with heavenly food. You are our dearest treasure. Go with us now today, tomorrow, every day that we tell the story of your never-ending love and sing your praise both now and forever. Amen. Sending Benediction Just as we began, we end worship in the Name of the Triune God. The God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. Sending Hymn 574 Here I Am, Lord HERE I AM, LORD ommission Go in peace. Be the light of hrist. Thanks be to God. We are sent into the world, loving one another as hrist first loved us. losing Voluntary When Morning Gilds the Skies John Adams, arr. redit: Opening Dialogue from Joanie Thurman Williams, onsider Your all. ortions of the liturgy are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Other liturgical aids are from Sundays and Seasons 2011 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission. OneLicense #A Liturgy text and music: George Akerley. Used by permission. SERVING TODAY astor Jim Graeser, astor Olin Knudsen John Adams, bass/arranger Sarah armichael, violin Erika Morgan, vocalist John Bryant, percussion Stefan Karlsson, piano Larry Spencer, trumpet

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