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... Director of Music & 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 Worship Service Reformation Sunday Sunday, October 30, :00 a.m. PRELUDE Ring Joyous With the Sound! arr. Douglas E. Wagner PRAISES RING WELCOME OPENING HYMN ABIDING PRAISE Thy Strong Word Thy strong word did cleave the darkness; At Thy speaking it was done. For created light we thank Thee, While Thine ordered seasons run. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, without end! Women: Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death, Broke the light of Thy salvation, Breathed Thine own life breathing breath. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, without end! Men: From the cross Thy wisdom shining Breaketh forth in conqu ring might; From the cross forever beameth All Thy bright redeeming light. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, without end! Give us lips to sing Thy glory, Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim, Throats that shout the hope that fills us, Mouths to speak thy holy name. Alleluia, alleluia! May the light which Thou dost send Fill our songs with alleluias, Alleluias without end! God the Father, light-creator, To Thee laud and honor be. To Thee, Light of Light begotten, Praise be sung eternally. Holy Spirit, light-revealer, Glory, glory be to Thee. Mortals, angels, now and ever Praise the holy Trinity! Text: Martin H. Franzmann, Tune: Thomas J. Williams, ; setting: Richard W. Hillert, b. 1923, alt. Text & Setting: 1969 Concordia Publishing House Tune: Public Domain LSB 578 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #

3 INVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Worshippers are invited to kneel for the Confession and Absolution. Those who desire not to kneel may sit or stand. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION 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. 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. 3

4 HYMN OF PRAISE God is Our Refuge and Strength by John A. Behnke CHAPEL CHOIR OIR, CONGREGATION Copyright 2005 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, MO. All rights reserved. Used by permission. SALUTATION AND COLLECT Pastor: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray. Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and, through the eternal gospel of Your Son, grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 4

5 FIRST READING REVELATION 14:6-7 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. HYMN CHRIS ROGERS OGERS, ORGANIST A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A mighty fortress is our God, A trusty shield and weapon; He helps us free from ev ry need That hath us now o ertaken. The old evil foe Now means deadly woe; Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight; On earth is not his equal. With might of ours can naught be done, Soon were our loss effected; But for us fights the valiant One, Whom God Himself elected. Ask ye, Who is this? Jesus Christ it is, Of Sabaoth Lord, And there s none other God; He holds the field forever. Text: Martin Luther, ; tr. composite Tune: Martin Luther, ; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 LSB 656 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net # EPISTLE READING ROMANS 3:19-28 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5

6 We stand for the Holy Gospel: HOLY GOSPEL Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, chapter eight. OHN 8: JOHN READING OF HOLY GOSPEL So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. They answered him, We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, You will become free? Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord! 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. CHILDREN HILDREN S MESSAG ESSAGE Prayer and member/guest cards will be collected during the singing of the following hymn: CONGREGATIONAL SONG ABIDING PRAISE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Though hordes of devils fill the land All threat'ning to devour us We tremble not, unmoved we stand; They cannot overpow'r us. Let this world's tyrant rage; In battle we'll engage. His might is doomed to fail; God's judgment must prevail! One little word subdues him. 6

7 God's Word forever shall abide, No thanks to foes, who fear it; For God Himself fights by our side With weapons of the Spirit. Were they to take our house, Goods, honor, child or spouse, Though life be wrenched away, They cannot win the day. The Kingdom's ours forever! 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. GARING OF OUR TIS 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. MUSICAL OFFERING OFFERTORY Please stand. Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing. Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown That we may be fed with the bread of life. Gather the hopes and dreams of all; Unite them with the prayers we offer. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come. PRAYERS 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 a 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. 7

8 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. 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. PEACE Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. AGNUS DEI Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Grant us peace, grant us peace. DISTRIBUTION SONGS Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word; Curb those who by deceit or sword Would wrest the kingdom from Your Son And bring to naught all He has done. Lord Jesus Christ, Your pow r make known, For You are Lord of lords alone; Defend Your holy Church that we May sing Your praise eternally. O Comforter of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth; Support us in our final strife And lead us out of death to life. Text: Martin Luther, ; tr. Catherine Winkworth, , alt. Tune: Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1543, ed. Joseph Klug; Setting: Hans Leo Hassler, , alt. Text & Music: Public Domain LSB 655 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #

9 Refrain: Amazing Grace (My Chains 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. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed. My chains are gone. I ve been set free, My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy reigns, 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. Refrain Twice 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. By John Newton, Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio Copyright 2006 worshiptogether.com songs Used By Permission All Rights Reserved. CCLI # Before the Throne of God Above Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea. A great High Priest whose name is Love, Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on his hands, My name is written on his heart; I know that while in heav n he stands No tongue can bid me thence depart. No tongue can bid me thence depart. When Satan tempts me to despair, And tells me of the guilt within, Upward I look and see Him there Who made an end of all my sin. Because the sinless Savior died, My sinful soul is counted free; For God the Just is satisfied To look on Him and pardon me, To look on Him and pardon me. Behold him there! The risen Lamb, My perfect, spotless righteousness, The great unchangeable I AM, The King of glory and of grace! One with Himself I cannot die, My soul is purchased by His blood; My life is hid with Christ on high, With Christ, my Savior and my God. With Christ, my Savior and my God. Words & Music by Charitie Lees Bancroft & Vikki Cook Copyright 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship Administered by Integrity s Hosanna! Music All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI #

10 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have nourished our souls and set us free from our sins through the body and blood of our Savior. As we abide in Your Word of truth, work through our lives to share the freedom of Christ with all the world; 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 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. Refrain: 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. 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. Refrain 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 # Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Flowers ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The flowers which grace our altar this weekend are dedicated to the glory of the Lord by Sheila Grossman in celebration of her mother, Judy Gorrell s birthday. 10

11 We Pray For This Week Larry & Joy Kuester, Nancy Kuntz & Family, Pastor Jim & Marian Kuntz, Peter & Cathleen Kusel & Family, Mike & Pam Lang, Sue Lange, Linda Langgle & Family, Terry Langohr & Family, Joel & Mary Langord, Bill Lapinski & 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 Roger Gross Rocky Hewitt Michele Lyons June Thomas 11