ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD THE HOLY TRINITY. Only, Only, Only

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1 ASENSION LUTHERAN HURH LUTHERAN HURH MISSOURI SYNOD THE HOLY TRINITY Only, Only, Only One of the most beloved hymns of the hurch is Holy, Holy, Holy. 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! (LSB 507:1) The threefold holy we sing in this work echoes the praise of the seraphim in today s Old Testament Reading. We could also say that there is a threefold only in today s Gospel. As we listen in on Jesus nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, we learn that we can believe heavenly things only by birth from above, only by a washing of water and Spirit, and only because Jesus speaks for the Father. On this Holy Trinity Sunday, we give thanks for these gracious gifts from the only true God the Trinity Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! May 22, :30 am

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3 GATHERING SONGS HERE I AM TO WORSHI Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness, Opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore You, Hope of a life spent with You. Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you re my God. You re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me. King of all days, oh so highly exalted, Glorious in heaven above. Humbly You came to the earth You created, All for love s sake became poor. Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you re my God. You re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me. Here I am to worship, Here I am to worship. LORD, I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH Lord, I Lift Your name on high; Lord, I love to sing Your praises. I m so glad You re in my life; I m so glad You came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay. From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high.

4 astoral Greeting ASTOR LARSON Worship Song All the eople Said Amen! You are not alone if you are lonely. When you feel afraid, you're not the only. We are all the same, in need of mercy, To be forgiven and be free. It's all you got to lean on, But thank God, it's all you need. And all the people said, amen. Whoa. And all the people said, amen. Give thanks to the Lord, for His love never ends. And all the people said, amen. If you're rich or poor, well, it don't matter. Weak or strong, you know love is what we're after. We're all broken, but we're all in this together. God knows we stumble and fall, And He so loved the world, He sent His son to save us all. And all the people said, amen. Whoa. And all the people said, amen. Give thanks to the Lord, for His love never ends. And all the people said, amen. Blessed are the poor in spirit who are torn apart. Blessed are the persecuted and the pure in heart. Blessed are the people hungry for another start, For theirs is the kingdom, the kingdom of God. And all the people said, amen. Whoa. And all the people said, amen. Give thanks to the Lord, for His love never ends. And all the people said, amen. INVOATION In the name of the Father Holy! and of the Son Holy! and of the Holy Spirit Holy! Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! God in three ersons, blessed Trinity! Amen.

5 ONFESSION and ABSOLUTION If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Merciful God, we confess to You all our sin that divides us from You and from one another. We do not do the good we want, but the evil we do not want is what we keep on doing. Good Lord, deliver us from evil, grant us Your forgiveness, and give us a new heart and spirit that we may serve You without fear. Upon this, your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus hrist I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. rayer of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the power of the Divine Majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen. Holy Baptism Olive Jane Scott, orter Walker Sharp LSB Baptism Hymn I Was There to Hear Your Borning ry WOV (Blue) 770

6 SERVIE OF THE WORD OLD TESTAMENT READING: roverbs 8:1-4, L Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: "To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. "The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began. When there were no oceans, I was given birth, when there were no springs abounding with water; before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth, before he made the earth or its fields or any of the dust of the world. I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep, when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep, when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth. Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SEOND READING: Acts 2:14a, Then eter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. David said about him: " `I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.' "Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the hrist, that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, " `The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." ' "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and hrist." L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

7 raise Song Glorify Thy Name Father, we love You, we worship and adore You, Glorify Thy name in all the earth. Glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name in all the earth. Jesus, we love You, we worship and adore You, Glorify Thy name in all the earth. Glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name in all the earth. Spirit, we love You, we worship and adore You, Glorify Thy name in all the earth. Glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name in all the earth. ongregation, please stand. The Holy Gospel: John 8:48-59 The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the eighth chapter. Glory to You, O Lord. The Jews answered him, "Aren't we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?" "I am not possessed by a demon," said Jesus, "but I honor my Father and you dishonor me. I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. I tell you the truth, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death." At this the Jews exclaimed, "Now we know that you are demon-possessed! Abraham died and so did the prophets, yet you say that if anyone keeps your word, he will never taste death. Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?" Jesus replied, "If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me. Though you do not know him, I know him. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and keep his word. Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad." "You are not yet fifty years old," the Jews said to him, "and you have seen Abraham!" "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds. The Gospel of the Lord. raise to You, O hrist.

8 hildren s Meditation KATHY JOHNSON ongregational Song Amazing Grace (My hains Are Gone) Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I'm found, Was blind but now I see. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; His grace has brought me safe thus far, His grace will lead me home. My chains are gone. I've been set free, My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy rains, Unending love, amazing grace. The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. My chains are gone. I've been set free, My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy rains, Unending love, amazing grace. My chains are gone. I've been set free, My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy rains, Unending love, amazing grace. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine. But God, who called me here below, Will be forever mine, Will be forever mine. You are forever mine. Sermon ASTOR LARSON Athanasian reed LSB

9 RAYER OF THE HURH Blessed be the kingdom of our God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Blessed be His kingdom now and forever, to the end of all the ages! That we may with one voice confess that God is one and manifest this same unity both with God and with all who wear His name by Baptism, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That we may faithfully proclaim the love of the Father for us sinners, the saving will and purpose of hrist who suffered and died for us on the cross, and the power of the Spirit to teach us to believe in God, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That everywhere people may bow the knee and confess this faith and that the nations of the world may provide freedom, justice, and peace so that God s people may fulfill their baptismal calling of worship, witness, love, and service, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That the hurch may not depart from this saving truth but honor God s Word with faith, that through the hurch, faithful men may be raised up to serve as pastors, and that the institutions and agencies of this hurch may faithfully do the Lord s bidding as He desires, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That the sick, the suffering, and the dying may know God s comfort and care, healing, and grace in all circumstances, [especially... ], and for those whom we name before the Lord in our hearts now [pause], let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That we may rejoice in the delight of the Lord to save us and respond with delight to serve Him with our talents, honor Him with our tithes and offerings, and worship Him in Spirit and truth, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That we may come to the Lord s Table with faithful and repentant hearts to receive there the precious flesh and blood of hrist, to strengthen us in this faith, and to equip us for His service, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That we may rejoice in all things and give thanks to the Lord that it has been His delight to reveal Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and to manifest His power and glory in saving us sinners and giving to us everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Blessed are You, O Lord, and blessed is Your eternal and everlasting kingdom. In the name of Jesus and for the sake of His all-sufficient merits, we plead before You to grant us all things needful and to deliver us from all things harmful. Blessed be the kingdom of our God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, to the end of the ages. Amen. HOLY HOLY HOLY

10 Sharing of the eace 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 Offertory Song Revelation Song THE OFFERING 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 ev'rything and I will adore You. lothed 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 ev'rything 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, yeah. 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 ev'rything and I will adore You. 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.

11 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. SERVIE OF THE SARAMENT 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. It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, who with Your only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit are one God, one Lord. In the confession of the only true God, we worship the Trinity in person and the Unity in substance, of majesty coequal. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of pow r and might: Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The Words of onsecration 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.

12 DISTRIBUTION SONGS WE REMEMBER YOU In broken bread and the cup that we share. We remember You. In broken bread and the cup that we share. We remember You. We remember You, Jesus. We remember Your love for us. We remember the blood You shed. We remember You. FILL ME Fill me with Your Spirit and take Him not away. Fill me with Your power to walk in Your way. Fill me with Your love; let me love You more today. Fill me. Lord Jesus, I pray. Guide me with Your light; let it shine on my way. Guide me with Your truth; let me know You more each day. Take my hand and guide me lest I wander astray. Guide me, Lord Jesus, I pray. LORD I NEED YOU Lord, I come, I confess. Bowing here, I find my rest. And without You, I fall apart. You're the one that guides my heart. Lord, I need You, oh, I need You. Ev'ry hour I need You. My one defense, my righteousness; Oh, God, how I need You. Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more. Where grace is found is where You are. And where You are, Lord, I am free. Holiness is hrist in me. Lord, I need You, oh, I need You. Ev'ry hour I need You. My one defense, my righteousness; Oh, God, how I need You. ontinued, next page...

13 So, teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way. And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You. Jesus, You're my hope and stay. Lord, I need You, oh, I need You. Ev'ry hour I need You. My one defense, my righteousness; Oh, God, how I need You. BLESSING, HONOR and GLORY Blessing, honor, glory to the Lamb. Holy, righteous, worthy is the Lamb. Death could not hold Him down, for He is risen! Seated upon the Throne, He is the Lamb of God! Blessing, honor, glory to the Lamb. Holy, righteous, worthy is the Lamb. Death could not hold Him down, for He is risen! Seated upon the Throne, He is the Lamb of God! Blessing, honor, glory to the Lamb. Holy, righteous, worthy is the Lamb of God. JESUS LOVES ME Jesus loves me, this I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, They are weak but He is strong. Alleluia, allelu, alleluia, allelu, Alleluia, allelu, alleluia, allelu, Alleluia. Jesus loves me, He who died, Heaven s gate to open wide. He will wash away my sins, Let His little children in. Alleluia, allelu, alleluia, allelu, Alleluia, allelu, alleluia, allelu, Alleluia. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I m found, Was blind, but now I see. Alleluia, allelu, alleluia, allelu, Alleluia, allelu, alleluia, allelu, Alleluia.

14 ommunion Benediction The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. ost ommunion rayer We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. Benediction 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. Benediction Song He Is Exalted He is exalted the King is exalted on high; I will praise Him. He is exalted forever exalted and I will praise His name! He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign; Heaven and earth rejoice in His Holy name. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high. He is exalted the King is exalted on high; I will praise Him. He is exalted forever exalted and I will praise His name! He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign; Heaven and earth rejoice in His Holy name. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high.

15 ongregational oncerns REOGNITION OF 2016 HIGH SHOOL GRADUATES Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Soli Deo Gloria

16 Serving in Worship OFFIIANT and ELEBRANT The Rev. John R. Larson, astor ELDER 8:00 Bill Redden 10:30 Don Loptien MUSIIANS 8:00 Ann Kaneko, Meg Lewis SINGERS & BAND 10:30 The Agapes raise Team LETOR 8:00 Joyce Dowdy 10:30 Jeanette Nelson AOLYTE 8:00 hrissy oon 10:30 Tyrus ierce USHERS 8:00 Hank eepgrass, Members of the ongregation 10:30 Members of the ongregation SERVER 10:30 ollin Brinkman ALTAR GUILD Sherry Hitztaler, Dawn Munson, athy Utecht FLOWERS Mark & Sandra Loptien in joyful celebration of their 31st Wedding Anniversary LI License #