SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Memorial Day Weekend May 27 & 28, 2017 5:00 & 8:15 AS WE GATHER Where is eternal life? Eternal life is wherever Jesus is. That includes everywhere Jesus has been in His life on this earth serving, healing, teaching, living, dying, rising, and ascending. It includes everywhere Jesus will be living and reigning at the Father s right hand in His everlasting kingdom in the new creation. Eternal life is also everywhere Jesus is now coming among His people through His Word written, spoken, and proclaimed, and His Sacraments in water, bread, and wine. Finally, eternal life is wherever Jesus is with you in your thoughts, words, and acts of kindness in daily love and service to your neighbor. PRELUDE Organ RINGING OF THE BELLS - We Prepare our hearts and minds for worship WELCOME OPENING HYMN Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our Triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav nly king, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He s king, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love; Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heav nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! EASTER PROCLAMATION Men: Women: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19b 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. 1 John 1:8 9 Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your 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. [John 20:19 23] (OR) Seminary Student: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. John 1:12, Philippians 1:6 SERVICE OF THE WORD HYMN OF PRAISE This Is The Feast LSB 155 This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, Whose blood set us free to be people of God. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Power, riches, wisdom, and strength, And honor, blessing, and glory are His. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Sing with all the people of God, And join in the hymn of all creation: Blessing, honor, glory, and might Be to God and the Lamb forever. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. For the Lamb who was slain has begun His reign. Alleluia. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. 2
SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. THE PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. O King of glory, Lord of hosts, uplifted in triumph far above all heavens, leave us not without consolation but send us the Spirit of truth whom You promised from the Father; for You live and reign with Him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Please Be Seated) FIRST READING Acts 1:12 26 (A new witness to Jesus resurrection) 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. 14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. 15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said, 16 Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry. 18 (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 For it is written in the Book of Psalms, May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it ; and Let another take his office. 21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection. 23 And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place. 26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. EPISTLE 1 Peter 4:12 19; 5:6 11 (Suffering with grace) 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? 19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.... 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be 3
watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL VERSE Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven LSB 477, v. 1 Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heav n and voices raise: Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise; He who on the cross a victim For the world s salvation bled Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, Now is risen from the dead. HOLY GOSPEL John 17:1 11 (Jesus High Priestly Prayer) The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the seventeenth chapter. Glory to You, O Lord. 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. 6 I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ. APOSTLES CREED LSB 159 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. (Please Be Seated) 4
CHILDREN S MESSAGE Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven LSB 477, v. 2 Alleluia, Christ is risen! Death at last has met defeat: See the ancient pow rs of evil In confusion and retreat; Once He died, and once was buried: Now He lives forevermore, Jesus Christ, the world s Redeemer, Whom we worship and adore. HYMN OF THE DAY The Strife Is O er, the Battle Done LSB 464 Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! The strife is o er, the battle done; Now is the victor s triumph won; Now be the song of praise begun. Alleluia! The pow rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions hath dispersed. Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! The three sad days have quickly sped, He rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our ris n Head! Alleluia! He broke the age-bound chains of hell; The bars from heav n s high portals fell. Let hymns of praise His triumph tell. Alleluia! Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee, From death s dread sting Thy servants free That we may live and sing to Thee. Alleluia! Refrain SERMON PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Let us pray to our Father in heaven, who keeps us in His name and hears our prayers for the sake of Jesus. Lord God, Ruler of all, protect and defend Your Church from every attack of the devil who prowls and seeks to devour. Where he tempts, strengthen Your people to resist; where he gains a foothold, call them to repentance and holiness; and where he incites enemies against Your Word and Church, preserve Your saints in the faith. For the sake of our risen Savior, hear our prayer. Almighty God, as You provided Matthias to replace the departed Judas, so provide for Your Church pastors and missionaries today, that the Gospel of Jesus Christ might be proclaimed to all nations. For the sake of our risen Savior, hear our prayer. 5
Holy God, faithful Creator, remember all who suffer illness, affliction and injury [including ]. Grant healing and recovery according to Your will, strengthen their faith, and protect them from every assault of the evil one upon body, mind and soul. For the sake of our risen Savior, hear our prayer. With grateful hearts on this Memorial Day, we thank you, Lord, for the men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. They died honorably, protecting the life and liberty of so many others. Lord, make us appreciative of the blessings we enjoy as Americans, and of the lives which were given that we might live in peace in this land. For the sake of our risen Savior, hear our prayer. (Special Petitions) Hear our prayers through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Please Be Seated) GATHERING OF OFFERINGS SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT PREFACE 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. PROPER PREFACE 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, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in whom, with whom, and through whom we have eternal life by His living, dying, and rising again; by His presence with us now in Word and Sacrament; by His walking with us as we serve and love other people in this world; and by His living and reigning at Your right hand forever and ever in Your coming kingdom. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing: SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9 LSB 161 Holy, holy, holy Lord God of pow r and might: Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 6
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD LSB 162 LORD S PRAYER LSB 162 Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: 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. Matthew 6:9 13 PAX DOMINI The Peace of the Lord John 20:19 LSB 163 The peace of the Lord be with you always. AGNUS DEI Lamb of God John 1:29 LSB 163 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. (Please Be Seated) DISTRIBUTION HYMNS God Bless Our Native Land LSB 965 God bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand Through storm and night. When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. So shall our prayers arise To God above the skies; On Him we wait. Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye, To Thee aloud we cry: God save the state! Before You, Lord, We Bow LSB 966 Before You, Lord, we bow, Our God who reigns above And rules the world below, Boundless in pow r and love. Our thanks we bring In joy and praise, Our hearts we raise To You, our King! The nation You have blest May well Your love declare, From foes and fears at rest, Protected by Your care. For this bright day, For this fair land Gifts of Your hand Our thanks we pay. May ev ry mountain height, Each vale and forest green, Shine in Your Word s pure light, And its rich fruits be seen! May ev ry tongue Be tuned to praise And join to raise A grateful song. 7
Earth, hear your Maker s voice; Your great Redeemer own; Believe, obey, rejoice, And worship Him alone. Cast down your pride, Your sin deplore, And bow before The Crucified. And when in pow r He comes, Oh may our native land From all its rending tombs Send forth a glorious band, A countless throng, With joy to sing To heav n s high King Salvation s song! Alleluia, Jesus Is Risen LSB 474 Alleluia! Jesus is risen! Trumpets resounding in glorious light! Splendor, the Lamb, Heaven forever! O what a miracle God has in sight! Refrain: Jesus is risen and we shall arise: Give God the glory! Alleluia! Walking the way, Christ in the center Telling the story to open our eyes; Breaking our bread, Giving us glory: Jesus our blessing, our constant surprise. Refrain Jesus the vine, We are the branches; Life in the Spirit the fruit of the tree; Heaven to earth, Christ to the people, Gift of the future now flowing to me. Refrain Weeping be gone; Sorrow, be silent: Death put asunder, and Easter is bright. Cherubim sing: O grave, be open! Clothe us in wonder, adorn us in light. Refrain City of God, Easter forever, Golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb, River of life, Saints and archangels, Sing with creation to God the I AM! Refrain POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE LSB 164 Thank the Lord and sing His Praise, tell ev ryone what He has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear His name. He recalls His promises and leads His people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia, alleluia! BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24 26 LSB 166 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. CLOSING HYMN Christ, By Heavenly Hosts Adored LW 499 Christ, by heav nly hosts adored, Gracious, mighty, sov reign Lord, God of nations, King of kings, Head of all created things, By the Church with joy confessed, God the Son forever blessed, Pleading at your throne we stand, Save your people, bless our land. 8
On our fields of grass and grain Send, O Lord, the kindly rain, And through-out this spacious land Crown the labors of each hand. Let your kind protection be Over commerce on the sea. Open, Lord, your bounteous hand; Bless your people, bless our land. Give us rulers faithful, true, Such as love and honor you; Let the powers you ordained Be in righteousness maintained. In the people s hearts increase Love of piety and peace. Thus united, we shall stand One wide, free, and happy land. POSTLUDE Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series C, Part 2. Copyright 2015 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series A, Part 2. Copyright 2016 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Text 2015 Ascension Lutheran Church. Used by permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #100012046 Organ 9