Redeemer Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 2507 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78201

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1 Redeemer Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 2507 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX (210) , (210) , (210) FAX Web Site: August 20, th Sunday after Pentecost Divine Service Setting 3

2 - 2 - Pastor: Michael Bailey Organist: Carolyn Gisler The Opening Hymn Sing Praise to the God of Israel....#936 Invocation pg 184 The Confession of Sins..... pg 184 The Absolution..... pg 185 The Introit pg 186 The Kyrie pg 186 Gloria in Excelcis.pg 187 The Salutation pg 189 The Collect for the Day pg 189 THE LESSONS The First Lesson Isaiah 56:1, Thus says the LORD: Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed. 6 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD, to minister to him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be his servants, everyone who keeps the Sabbath and does not profane it, and holds fast my covenant 7 these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. 8 The Lord GOD, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, declares, I will gather yet others to him besides those already

3 - 3 - gathered. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God The Epistle Lesson Romans 11:1-2, 13-15, I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? 13 Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry 14 in order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them. 15 For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? 28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies of God for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 Just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now receive mercy. 32 For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God

4 - 4 - Please rise Alleluia pg 190 The Holy Gospel Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 15 th chapter. Congregation: Glory be to Thee, O Lord! 21 And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon. 23 But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, Send her away, for she is crying out after us. 24 He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25 But she came and knelt before him, saying, Lord, help me. 26 And he answered, It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs. 27 She said, Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered her, O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire. And her daughter was healed instantly. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Congregation: Praise be to Thee, O Christ. Apostles Creed......pg 192 Please be seated The Hymn: In Christ There Is No East or West...#653 The Sermon Romans 11:1-2, 13-15

5 - 5 - The Offertory...pg 193 The Offerings Received Prayer of the Church.pg 193 The Lord s Prayer...pg 196 The Salutation and the Benedicamus... pg 201 The Benediction... pg 202 The Closing Hymn: Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer.#918 A WARM WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! We gather together to worship our loving God, and receive guidance and strength to live as His children and do His will in our daily lives. In all of our activities we are endeavoring to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ in such a way that others will want to know and love Him as we do. It is our prayer that your worship on Sunday was meaningful, and that you felt our warm welcome. We invite you to join us often for worship and study of God s word. In this loving fellowship, there is a place for YOU! Redeemer s Mission Statement: Redeemer Lutheran Church exists for the sole purpose of preaching, teaching, promoting, sharing, and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that through us God s Holy Spirit might work to make others His Disciples. Please join us on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. for prayer time and a movie! See Fritz for more details. Please Pray For: (These folks would love to hear from you) Josefina Gomez Dorothy Heath Edna Moellering (former member) Petra Oquendo Ruth Szentes Lourdes Vargas

6 - 6 - Marge and Warren Kellerman- in Morningside Manor Serving Redeemer Today: Altar Guild: Lynda Villejo Ushers: Steve Nahnsen, Fritz Norman, Tait Norman Communion Assistant: Pastor Bailey will be in the office, as follows: Tuesdays: Aug 22, 29 Saturdays: Aug 26 Office hours will be from 9:00 to 2:00 unless otherwise announced. Pastor Bailey s cell phone number is Did you know that our Sunday sermons are digitally recorded and can be heard on our Redeemer website? LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES Lutheran Hour- WOAI (1200 AM station) on Sunday mornings at 6:00 a.m. Please keep your pledges up to date. Stewardship Sentence: Matthew 15:27 Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table. These are the words of faith, for faith means receiving what God gives. And God has given us so much more than just the crumbs that fall from the table He has given us life, salvation, body and soul, eyes and ears, possessions and income. That s where our stewardship starts: with faith in the God who is the greatest Giver. Luther Quotes: I confess that I have deserved something more terrible. Therefore be merciful to me. If thou dost not want me to be an heir, see to it that I remain a servant (Luke 15:19). Indeed, as the Canaanite woman says, I do not refuse to be a dog in Thy house so that I can at

7 - 7 - least eat the crumbs which chance to fall to the ground and otherwise are wasted (Matt. 15:27). Thou dost not owe me a thing by any right. Therefore I cling to Thy mercy. LW 4:55 Lectionary Summary: The Church Lives Under the Cross of Christ and Prays in the Hope of His Mercy By her persistent prayer that Jesus would have mercy and help her (Matt. 15:22, 24), and even in the face of His initial silence and apparent rejection (Matt. 15:23 26), the Canaanite woman boldly confessed her faith in Him (Matt 15:27 28). Her beautiful example encourages us to cling to the words and promises of the Gospel, even in the face of the Law that accuses and condemns us. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable (Rom. 11:29), and His Law has consigned all to disobedience for the very purpose that he may have mercy on all (Rom. 11:32). Hence, the woman s faith and hope were not disappointed, but her prayers were answered in the mercy of Christ. Not only does He grant us the crumbs from His table, but He also feeds us with the children s bread in the house of His Father (Matt. 15:26 27). He has brought us to His holy mountain, and He makes us joyful in His house, where He hears our prayers and accepts our sacrifice of praise upon the altar of His cross (Is. 56:7).