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1 The Holy Trinity

2 Prelude A Kingsfold Suite David Dahl Announcements Entrance Hymn God, Whose Almighty Word Hymn 673 Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Prayer of the Day Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Children's Message Genesis 1:1-2:4a Pew Bible p. 1 This opening chapter of the Bible was first told to people whose lives were in great turmoil. God offers this love poem, promising God s people, As it was in the beginning, so now I am with you in these chaotic times in order to create life-giving order. A reading from Genesis, chapter 1:... Psalm 8 Refrain Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God!

3 O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! you whose glory is chanted above the heavens out of the mouths of in- fants and children; you have set up a fortress against your enemies, to silence the foe and avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set in their courses, what are mere mortals that you should be mind- ful of them, human beings that you should care for them? R Yet you have made them little less than divine; with glory and hon- or you crown them. You have made them rule over the works of your hands; you have put all things un- der their feet: all flocks and cattle, even the wild beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes along the paths of the sea. O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! R 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Paul tells the Corinthians to live with each other in the peace revealed in the love of God. As our contemporary worship is built on biblical language, you might recognize his greeting as one that often begins our worship together. A reading from Paul's letter chapter 13: [Paul writes:] Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God!

4 Gospel Acclamation Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew ends his gospel with these verses. The risen Jesus sends out his worshiping, yet doubting disciples. He promises to be with them always. The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 28th chapter: Glory to you O Lord. Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

5 Sermon Rev. Phil Ruge-Jones Hymn of the Day Come, Join the Dance of Trinity(Kingsfold) Hymn 412 Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of the church Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Sharing the peace of Christ The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Offering Offertory Hymn How Fair and Pleasant Art Thou Now The Silence Dupre Hymn 460

6 A: Offering Prayer Merciful God, you open wide your hand and satisfy the need of every living thing. You have set this feast before us. Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to embrace it. Open our lives to live it. We pray this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Great Thanksgiving (... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:)

7 Words of Institution Lord 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, forever and ever. Amen. Invitation to Communion Sharing the meal: Our communion bread is gluten-free and nonalcoholic wine is available. All are welcome at the Lord s table. Lamb of God Distribution All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly Hymn 461

8 Post Communion Prayer A: Jesus Christ, host of this meal, you have given us not only this bread and cup, but your very self, that we may feast on your great love. Filled again by these signs of your grace, may we hunger for your reign of justice, may we thirst for your way of peace, for you are Lord forevermore. Amen! Blessing May God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine, grant you the gifts of faith and hope. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. Sending Hymn Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen Hymn 548 Dismissal Go in peace. The spirit sends us forth to serve. Thanks be to God! Postlude Gloria Dupre Pastor Dean Simpson Pastor Phil Ruge - Jones Organist: Elaine Mann Quote for the Day: "The source of the mystery is that God should come so close, not that God is far away! That God should be so available, so concretely and fully present! In short, that God should love: that is the mystery at the heart of Christian revelation." -Douglas John Hall Grace Lutheran Church Rev. Dean W. Simpson Rev. Dr. Philip Ruge-Jones 202 West Grand Ave Join us for Sunday Service 10:00 am Visit us on the Web at Like us on facebook: Mail to: PO Box 965 Eau Claire WI Office Hours 10am-2pm Mon-Thurs Call ~ info@grace-church.org