ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

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1 ASENSION LUTHERAN HURH THE LUTHERAN HURH MISSOURI SYNOD LITTLETON, OLORADO August 20, :00 am ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER ENTEOST A rumb For Me AS WE GATHER et dogs know the right place to be at mealtime: under the table. They know you don t need a special seat; these dogs are happy to get crumbs of people food. And we rejoice to receive what we don t deserve: whatever blessings God bestows on us, disobedient sinners that we are. In the Old Testament Reading, God promises that He would call us foreigners to His table, and here we are. Even the disobedience of God s Old Testament people has proven good for us, as we see everyone receiving mercy from a gracious God. The anaanite woman in the Gospel saw herself in the position of a dog, trusting she would receive crumbs from the family table. But the bread crumb falling to earth she and we have received is none other than the Son of God, the Bread of Life. The crumb each of us receives is priceless! As we gather around Word and Sacrament, we get no stale food, but the nourishment we need for abundant life each day until we join saints and angels at the eternal feast in heaven.

2 RESERVIE MUSI GATHERING SONGS Open The Eyes Of My Heart/Holy, Holy, Holy Open the eyes of my heart Lord, Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You, I want to see You Open the eyes of my heart Lord, Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You, I want to see You To see You high and lifted up Shining in the light of Your glory our out Your power and love As we sing holy holy holy Open the eyes of my heart Lord, Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You, I want to see You Open the eyes of my heart Lord, Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You, I want to see You Holy holy holy Holy holy holy Holy holy holy I want to see You Holy holy holy Holy holy holy Holy holy holy I want to see You I want to see You Baloche/Dykes Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty Early in the morning Our song shall rise to Thee Holy holy holy Merciful and mighty God in three persons Blessed Trinity Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty All Thy works shall raise Thy name In earth and sky and sea Holy holy holy Merciful and mighty God in three persons Blessed Trinity SHOW US HRIST (M) repare our hearts O God Help us to receive Break the hard and stony ground Help our unbelief lant Your Word down deep in us ause it to bear fruit Open up our ears to hear Lead us in Your truth HORUS: Show us hrist show us hrist O God reveal Your glory Through the preaching of Your Word Until every heart confesses hrist is Lord Your Word is living light Upon our darkened eyes Guards us through temptations Makes the simple wise Your Word is food for famished ones Freedom for the slave Riches for the needy soul ome speak to us today HORUS Bridge: HORUS Where else can we go Lord Where else can we go You have the words of eternal life (REEAT) Bob Kauflin Doug lank

3 ASTORAL GREETING ongregation, please stand. INVOATION ontemporary Service: Order of Worship ASTOR LARSON In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. OENING SONG LET IT RISE Davis Let the glory of the Lord rise among us, Let the glory of the Lord rise among us; Let the praises of the King rise among us, let it rise. Let the songs of the Lord rise among us, Let the songs of the Lord rise among us; Let the joy of the King rise among us, let it rise. O, let it rise. O, let it rise.

4 ONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Our gracious God has promised to hear and forgive for Jesus sake. Let us therefore go to Him, confessing our sins. Silence for reflection on the Word of God and for self-examination. reator God, we confess our sinful thoughts, words, and deeds, as well as our sinful condition. We are not the creatures You intend us to be. Forgive us and rescue us from our unrighteousness that we may reflect Your righteousness and holiness. romised Savior, we confess that we are not only in the world, but too often act as part of it. We are as aliens in Your kingdom of grace. Forgive us and graciously treat us as Your own people for Your own name s sake. Holy Spirit, omforter, we confess that we have wandered from the truth and sought to fulfill our own wants and desires. Forgive us, renew in us pure hearts, and guide us to walk in Your ways each day as long as we live. Our heavenly Father sent His Son into the world to bear the sins of all. He has opened the kingdom of heaven to all who trust in Him for salvation. As a called and ordained servant of hrist and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all of your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Holy Baptism Jensen Franc Lawrenz LSB (Sung as the Baptismal arty comes forward)

5 WORD OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 (God promises to listen to the prayers of Gentiles.) This is what the LORD says: "Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed. And foreigners who bind themselves to the LORD to serve him, to love the name of the LORD, and to worship him, all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it and who hold fast to my covenant--these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." The Sovereign LORD declares--he who gathers the exiles of Israel: "I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered." Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. EISTLE: Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, (God s mercy extends to all people.) I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I make much of my ministry in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy as a result of God's mercy to you. For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

6 ongregation, please stand. HOLY GOSEL: Matthew 15:21 28 (A anaanite woman begs Jesus for help and is granted her request.) The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fifteenth chapter. Glory to You, O Lord. Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A anaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. He replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs." "Yes, Lord," she said, "but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." Then Jesus answered, "Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted." And her daughter was healed from that very hour. This is the Gospel of the Lord. raise to You, O hrist. HILDREN S MESSAGE astor Larson SONG OF THE DAY HUNGRY Kathryn Scott Hungry I come to You for I know You satisfy I am empty but I know Your love does not run dry HORUS: So I wait for You, So I wait for You I'm falling on my knees Offering all of me Jesus You're all this heart is living for Broken I run to You for Your arms are open wide I am weary but I know Your touch restores my life HORUS So I wait for You, So I wait for You So I wait for You, So I wait for You I'm falling on my knees Offering all of me Jesus You're all this heart is living for I'm falling on my knees Offering all of me Jesus You're all this heart is living for

7 SERMON Tomorrow Worry or Wonder? astor Larson Text: salm 8 RAYER SHARING OF THE EAE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. You may now greet one another in the name of the Lord using...eace be with you THE OFFERING OFFERTORY GRAE arolyn Hamlin Friends & Family of Michael & Jenna Lawrenz OFFERTORY RAYER Let us pray, Heavenly Father, receive these gifts, symbols of the time, abilities, and resources we place at Your disposal in thanks for Your eternal grace, mercy, and peace. Receive them for the sake of Your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. HOLY OMMUNION AT ASENSION The Lord, our Host, invites to his Supper those who are baptized into the hristian faith, confess him as Savior, have examined themselves, truly repent of sins, believe the Risen Lord is present in the sacrament with his true body and blood, and resolve to live faithfully and obediently. For those with an intolerance to alcohol, the center ring of the tray contains grape juice. Gluten free wafers are available to those with wheat allergies. hildren who have not been instructed, yet desire a blessing, are invited to come forward with arms crossed. ome, for the Supper is ready! When receiving the bread and wine, the communicant may respond with Amen!, a word of affirmation and belief.

8 HOLY OMMUNION OUR LORD S BODY AND BLOOD REFAE 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 Him thanks and praise. THE WORDS OF ONSERATION In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord s death until he comes.

9 O OME TO THE ALTAR YOUR GRAE IS ENOUGH Great is Your faithfulness, O God; You wrestle with the sinner's restless heart. You lead us by still waters into mercy And nothing can keep us apart. HORUS: So, remember Your people, Remember Your children, Remember Your promise O God. Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, for me. Maher Great is Your love and justice, God of Jacob; You use the weak to lead the strong. You lead us in the song of Your salvation, And all Your people sing along. HORUS Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, for me. Remember Your people, Remember Your children, Remember Your promise O God. Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, for me. Yeah, Your grace is enough; Heaven reaches out to us. Your grace is enough for me. God, I sing: Your grace is enough; I'm covered in Your love. Your grace is enough for me, for me. HE KNOWS MY NAME DISTRIBUTION SONGS Are you hurting and broken within Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is calling I have a Maker, He formed my heart. Before even time began, my life was in His hand. He knows my name, He knows my ev ry thought. He sees each tear that falls and hears me when I call. hris Brown HORUS: O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus hrist Leave behind your regrets and mistakes ome today there's no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling HORUS X2 Oh what a Savior Isn't he wonderful Sing alleluia hrist is risen Bow down before him For he is Lord of all Sing alleluia hrist is risen Oh what a Savior Isn't he wonderful Sing alleluia hrist is risen Bow down before him For he is Lord of all Sing alleluia hrist is risen HORUS X2 Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you've found I have a Father, He calls me His own. He ll never leave me no matter where I go. He knows my name, He knows my ev ry thought. He sees each tear that falls and hears me when I call, He hears me when I call. Walker

10 OMMUNION BLESSING The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. BENEDITION The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. LOSING SONG FOREVER Tomlin Give thanks to the Lord Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good He is above all things His love endures forever Sing praise sing praise With a mighty hand And an outstretched arm His love endures forever For the life that's been reborn His love endures forever Sing praise sing praise Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever forever From the rising to the setting sun His love endures forever And by the grace of God We will carry on His love endures forever Sing praise sing praise Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! ONGREGATIONAL ONERNS

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12 Serving in Worship OFFIIANT and ELEBRANT BATISM ASTOR DIRETOR OF MUSI MINISTRIES Rev. John Larson, astor The Rev. Tim Lindeman, astor and roud Grandpa Michael Zehnder ELDER 8:00 Norm Finfrock 10:00 Bill Redden RAISE TEAM 10:00 Youth Band LETOR 8:00 Ted Lemke 10:00 Mike Reimnitz AOLYTE 8:00 Josh Federico 10:00 Tyrus ierce USHERS 8:00 Barry Kratzer, Members of the ongregation 10:00 Jason Dierking, Members of the ongregation SERVER 10:00 Les Young ALTAR GUILD FLOWERS LI License # Joyce Dowdy, Rita Kratzer, Deb Shiflet Edna & Linda Achziger in loving memory of arla Achziger