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 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 song following 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. Dr. Thomas Rogers... Senior Pastor Rev. Glenn Lucas... Associate Pastor Rev. Richard Schumm, Emeritus... Assistant to the Pastors Mrs. Donna Lucas... Principal Pam Howard... Preschool Director Chris Rogers... Music Director & Organist Kyle Salesky.Director of Family and Youth Ministries Call Us Abiding Savior Lutheran Church EL Toro Road Lake Forest, California Church Office... (949) School Office... (949) Preschool Office... (949) On the Web... facebook.com/abidingsaviorlakeforest

2 WELCOME Worship Service of Word and Song Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Saturday, September 10, :00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, :30 a.m. PRESENTATION OF NLSA AND WASC ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES 9:30 a.m. NLSA WASC OPENING CONGREGATIONAL SONG Please stand. Jesus Shall Reign Jesus shall reign where er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more. To Him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown His head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev ry morning sacrifice. People and realms of ev ry tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. Blessings abound where er He reigns: The pris ners leap, unloose their chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. Let ev ry creature rise and bring Honors peculiar to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud amen. Text: Isaac Watts, , alt. Text & Music: Public Domain Tune: attr. John C. Hatton, d. 1793; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 LSB 832 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net # 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. 2

3 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. Almighty God, have mercy upon 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. OLD TESTAMEN ESTAMENT READING EZEKIEL 34:11-24 For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country. I will feed them with good pasture, and on the mountain heights of Israel shall be their grazing land. There they shall lie down in good grazing land, and on rich pasture they shall feed on the mountains of Israel. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I myself will make them lie down, declares the Lord GOD. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them in justice. As for you, my flock, thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and male goats. Is it not enough for you to feed on the good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest of your pasture; and to drink of clear water, that you must muddy the rest of the water with your feet? And must my sheep eat what you have trodden with your feet, and drink what you have muddied with your feet? Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them: Behold, I, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you push with side and shoulder, and thrust at all the weak with your horns, till you have scattered them abroad, I will rescue my flock; they shall no longer be a prey. And I will judge between sheep and sheep. And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. And I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them. I am the LORD; I have spoken. 3

4 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. CONGREGATIONAL SONG Our Great God Eternal God, unchanging, mysterious and unknown; Your boundless love, unfailing, grace and mercy shown. Bright seraphim in ceaseless flight around Your glorious throne; They raise their voices day and night in praise to You alone. Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Repeat Lord, we are weak and frail, helpless in the storm. Surround us with Your angels, hold us in Your arms. Our cold and ruthless enemy, his pleasure is our harm. Rise up, O Lord, and he will flee before our sov reign God. Refrain Let ev ry creature in the sea and ev ry flying bird, Let ev ry mountain, ev ry field and valley of the earth; Let all the moons and all the stars in all the universe Sing praises to the living God who rules them by His Word. Refrain Words & Music by Mac Powell and Fernando Ortega 2002 New Spring Word Music, LLC All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI # EPISTLE READING 1 TIMOTHY 1: The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions. Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the glorious gospel of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted. I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 4

5 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand for the Reading of the Holy Gospel. THE HOLY GOSPEL LUKE 15: Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear [Jesus]. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, This man receives sinners and eats with them. So he told them this parable: What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost. Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost. Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You O Christ. 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. CHILDRE HILDREN S MESSAGE Prayer and member/guest cards will be collected during the singing of the following song: CONGREGATIONAL SONG 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. 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. 5

6 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. 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. Filled with wonder, Awestruck wonder At the mention of Your Name. Jesus, Your Name is Power Breath, and Living Water Such a marvelous mystery. Refrain Twice By Jennie Lee Riddle Copyright 2004 Gateway Create Publishing Used By Permission All Rights Reserved. CCLI # THE SERMON REV EV. TOM ROGERS 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 Beautiful Lord When the storm is raging all around me, You are the peace that calms my troubled sea. And when the cares of this world darken my day, You are the light that shines and shows me the way. 6

7 And, oh, the beauty of Your majesty, On the cross You showed Your love for me. Beautiful Lord, awesome and mighty; I m captured by this love I see. Beautiful Lord, tender and holy; Your mercy brings me to my knees. It s Your mercy that has made me free, beautiful Lord. When my sin is all that I can see, Your grace remains the shelter that I seek, And when my weakness is all I can give, Your gentle Spirit gives me strength again. Refrain Words & Music by Leeland Mooring and Marc Byrd 2006 Blue Raft Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI # DEDICAT EDICATION ION & COMMITMENT OF CHURCH & SCHOOL EDUCATORS 9:30 a.m. THE PRAYERS THE LORD ORD S PRAYER 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. 7

8 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 Jesus Paid It All And I hear the Savior say Thy strength indeed is small. Child of weakness watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all. Cause Jesus paid it all. All to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Lord now indeed I find Thy pow r and Thine alone Can change the leper s spots And melt the heart of stone. Refrain And when before the throne I stand in Him complete. Jesus died my soul to save My lips shall still repeat. Jesus paid it all. All to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Oh praise the One who paid my debt And raised this life up from the dead. Oh praise the One who paid my debt And raised this life up from the dead. Repeat Jesus paid it all. All to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Words & Music by Alex Nifong, Elvina M. Hall & John Thomas Grape Copyright 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) All rights reserved Used by permission CCLI #

9 You Led Me to the Cross You led me to the cross, and I saw the face of mercy in that place of love. You opened up my eyes to believe Your sweet salvation where I d been so blind. Now that I m living in Your all forgiving love, My every road leads to the cross. Jesus, keep me near the cross. I won t forget the love You ve shown. Savior, teach me of the cross; I won t forget the love, I won t forget the love You ve shown. And there s an empty tomb, That tells me of Your resurrection and my life in You. The stone lies rolled away, nothing but those folded grave clothes Where Your body lay. Refrain Words & Music by Matt Redman 1999 Thankyou Music (Admin. By EMI Christian Music Publishing) Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved. CCLI # PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit; one God, now and forever. Amen. 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 This I Believe Our Father everlasting The all creating One God Almighty. Through Your Holy Spirit Conceiving Christ the Son Jesus our Savior. I believe in God our Father I believe in Christ the Son I believe in the Holy Spirit Our God is three in One. I believe in the resurrection That we will rise again For I believe in the Name of Jesus. 9

10 Our judge and our defender Suffered and crucified Forgiveness is in You. Descended into darkness You rose in glorious life Forever seated high. I believe in God our Father I believe in Christ the Son I believe in the Holy Spirit Our God is three in One. I believe in the resurrection That we will rise again For I believe in the Name of Jesus. I believe in You I believe You rose again. I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord. I believe in You I believe You rose again. I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord. I believe in life eternal I believe in the virgin birth. I believe in the saints communion And in Your holy Church. I believe in the resurrection When Jesus comes again For I believe in the Name of Jesus. Refrain For I believe in the name of Jesus. For I believe in the name of Jesus. Words & Music by Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker Copyright 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. CCLI # Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ We Pray and Give Thanks for our Staff Member Milestones Serving Here at Abiding Savior Michele Dawes 5 years April Harer 5 years Emily Hebel 20 years We Pray and Give Thanks for our Sunday School Teachers & Helpers Danielle Babineau, Haley Babineau, Ivonne Campos, Karen Egley, Kim Randall, Pamela Reed 10

11 A Special Thank You We would like to thank you all for the blessings and best wishes as we celebrate our anniversary. We are truly blessed for being a member of this body of Christ. Blessings, Jim & Myrna Flowers The flowers which grace our altar this weekend are dedicated to the glory of the Lord in celebration of Danielle Bucur s birthday. Also, flowers are placed on our altar to the glory of our Lord by Marian VanAusdal in loving memory of her husband, Ray VanAusdal. We Pray For This Week Terry & Diane Haffey & Family, Dean & Angie Hall & Family, Louise Hall, Erik Haller, Kristen Halverson & Family, BP & Robin Hanrath & Family, Brenda Hanrath & Family, Robert & Dianne Hanson, Steve & Brenda Hantula & Family Keep in Your Prayers Prayers for strength and healing, guidance and blessing for: Patricia Howard Elizabeth Hurley Jeanne Kelly Brad Lucente Jon Ninke Bruce Olson Ross Marchand Jan McFarlane Crystal Nylander Bill Bartlett Leigh Bassler Amelia Carnevale Dorothy Carnevale Vincent Carnevale Nicole Duston Terri Green Alexander Hernandez Betsy Hotsko Brett Riedlinger Lee Seib Junko Shiki Denice Soresi Eileen Stewart Vernita Warsinski Ed Williams Judy Williams We pray for those who are ill: Irene Fabre Jeremy Kuester Larry Reimnitz Lou Torres Etsuko Busker Rosemary Colburn We pray for those who are recovering: Jeff Conrad Marcie Gerns Roger Gross Rocky Hewitt Michele Lyons June Thomas 11