The Order of Worship astor ongregation ( ) Indicates appropriate times to make the sign of the cross as a reminder of our Baptism. It is not obligatory to do so. age numbers refer to service elements found in the front of Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp. 94-331); large numbers refer to service music and hymns (151-893). Gathering Opening Voluntary Blest Be the Tie That Binds John Adams, arr. The congregation may stand. Dialogue God is the True Vine, And we are the branches. onnected to God; onnected to bear fruit! onnected to God; Or we wither away. onnected to God; Or useless! We come to worship God, who is the True Vine. God, teach us how to remain connected so that we might bear good fruit. Entrance Hymn Let the River Flow Darrell Evans
Greeting Alleluia! hrist is risen. hrist is risen indeed. Alleluia! The grace of our Lord Jesus hrist, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Gloria 2
rayer of the Day Let us pray: O God, you give us your Son as the vine apart from whom we cannot live. Nourish our life in his resurrection, that we may bear the fruit of love and know the fullness of your joy, through Jesus hrist, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Word Gospel pew Bible p. 878 John 15:1-8 Young readers Adventure Bible p. 1259 The gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The congregation may be seated. hildren ages 4 years through 3 rd grade are invited to attend the children s sermon in room 115. Sermon astor Jim Graeser The congregation may stand. hildren will return from the children s sermon. Hymn of the Day They ll Know We Are hristians By Our Love eter Scholtes 3
Nicene reed 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 hrist, 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 ontius ilate; 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. rayers Lord, in Your mercy, receive our prayer. eace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. We make peace with God and each other before coming to the Lord s table. The congregation may be seated. 4
Meal Offering All Faithful Ones offering received during the month of April will support Dallas Area Interfaith. Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) is an organization of institutions, established in 1990 to provide a vehicle for citizens to impact the decisions that affect their daily lives. If you wish to offer additional funds for this ministry, please use an envelope which may be found in the Narthex. hecks should be made out to King of Glory with Faithful Ones in the memo. I Love to Tell the Story William E. Fischer I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know it's true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else would do. I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story: how pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet! I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy word. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, I'll sing the old, old story that I have loved so long. Katherine Hankey The congregation may stand. Response rayer 5 Let us pray: Be known to us O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, as you were made known to the disciples. Receive these gifts, and the offering of our lives, that we may be your risen body in the world. Amen.
Great Thanksgiving 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 our thanks and praise. Words of Institution Lord s rayer 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. The congregation may be seated. Agnus Dei Distribution of ommunion At King of Glory we welcome all who believe Jesus hrist is present for and with us in the bread and wine. If you would prefer not to receive wine, simply request white grape juice when served. Gluten-free wafers may also be requested. hildren and adults not communing are invited to come forward for a word of blessing. Open hands show you wish to receive communion; folded hands show you want a blessing. Hymns 595 Jesus Love Me! JESUS LOVES ME 592 Just As I Am, without One lea WOODWORTH The congregation may stand. 6
Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen. rayer after ommunion Let us pray: Life-giving God, in the mystery of hrist s death and resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of heaven to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to Jesus resurrection that we may show your glory to all the world; through the same Jesus hrist, our risen Lord. Amen. Sending Benediction Just as we began, we end worship in the Name of the Triune God. May God who has brought us from death to life fill you with great joy. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. Sending Hymn 537 On Our Way Rejoicing HERMAS Dismissal We are sent into the world, loving one another as hrist first loved us. Alleluia! hrist is risen. hrist is risen indeed. Alleluia! You are the body of hrist raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God. Alleluia! losing Voluntary Blest Be the Tie That Binds John Adams, arr. redit: Opening Dialogue written by Safiyah Fosua, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist hurch. ortions of the liturgy are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Other liturgical aids are from Sundays and Seasons 2011 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission. OneLicense #A-705448. Liturgy text and music: George Akerley. Used by permission. 7
SERVING TODAY astor Jim Graeser, astor Olin Knudsen John Adams, bass/arranger Sarah armichael, violin Erika Morgan, vocalist John Bryant, percussion Josh Hanlon, piano Larry Spencer, trumpet 8