CONCORDIA S PURPOSE To Make the Love of Jesus R.E.A.L. in the Lives of All People 1 THE HOLY TRINITY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST May 31, 2015 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. AS WE GATHER You may be surprised that the word Trinity never appears in the Bible. This does not mean, however, that the doctrine, or teaching, of the Trinity is wrong. While the word Trinity is not seen in Scripture, we certainly see the work of the Trinity there. From creation to today s Old Testament Reading, from Jesus Baptism to His Great Commission, we see the Trinity at work time and time again. On this Holy Trinity Sunday, we celebrate that our Lord is the triune God one God in three persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We try to put this mystery of the Trinity into human words through song and in creeds, but we recognize that mere words fall short of describing our truly awesome God. In awe and wonder of the Holy Trinity, we simply join with the seraphim in singing, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory! (Isaiah 6:3). means to be seated means to stand, unless repeated standing is difficult [P: Pastor] [C: Congregation] PRELUDE Choir (10:45) Lamb of God (words and music by Twila Paris, Arranged by Mark Hayes) CALL TO WORSHIP
RINGING OF THE BELLS 2 OPENING HYMN L.U.Y.H. #44 To God Be the Glory (10:45) BAPTISM Gavin Brooks McCullough DOXOLOGY (LSB #805) + DIVINE SERVICE SETTING FOUR + INVOCATION, CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION P: In the name of the Father and the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Our help is in the name of the Lord. C: who made heaven and earth. P: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? C: But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. P: Since we are gathered to hear God s Word, 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. C: Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Silence for personal confession P: 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
3 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. C: Amen. (8:15 only) KYRIE (8:15 only) HYMN OF PRAISE Gloria in Excelsis
COLLECT OF THE DAY (10:45 service continues here) P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray together. ALL: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty, You are the one true God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Work through Your Church, through the preached word and administered sacraments, that many would be baptized and taught in Your holy name and confess and worship You, the eternal Trinity; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen. 4 OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 6:1 8 (The Lord commissions Isaiah as a prophet.) R: The Old Testament reading is from Isaiah, chapter six. (After the reading ) R: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. SECOND READING Acts 2:14a, 22 36 ( God has made Him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified. ) R: Epistle reading is from Acts, chapter two. (After the reading ) R: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God!
ALLELUIA VERSE 5 HOLY GOSPEL John 3:1 17 ( The Spirit gives birth to spirit. ) P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the third chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. (After the reading ) P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ NICENE CREED All: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life + of the world to come. Amen. We invite the children to come forward as we sing: L.U.Y.H. #31 Father, I adore you, Lay my life before you. How I love you! Jesus, I adore you, Lay my life before you. How I love you! Spirit, I adore you, Lay my life before you. How I love you! CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN #496 Holy Spirit, Light Divine 6 SERMON Title: My God is So Big TITHES, PLEDGES, AND OFFERINGS
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH P: As we recognize the Holy Trinity, we come before our heavenly Father as we pray in the name of the Son, in a faith sustained by the Holy Spirit. Father in heaven, we listen as Your voice quakes and Your glory thunders majesty. As the heavenly host bow down in praise to You, make our worship also pleasing in Your sight. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; C: the whole earth is full of His glory! P: Father in heaven, we listen as Your voice teaches and gives light to darkened eyes. Your Son teaches us that You loved the world so much that You sent Your only-begotten Son to be born, to live a perfect life, to die, and to rise. Grant us joy in believing this message of rescue. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; C: the whole earth is full of His glory! P: Father in heaven, we listen as Your voice strengthens us and sets our tongues ablaze with truth. As we await Your Son s return, empower us to share the Good News of Christ with young and old. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; C: the whole earth is full of His glory! P: Father in heaven, we listen to Your voice proclaim us forgiven, and we anticipate the day when we, like Isaiah, will see You sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, as we enter Your nearer presence. Keep us firm in the faith as we anticipate the awe of heaven and a happy reunion with the saints who have gone before us. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; C: the whole earth is full of His glory! [Special petitions may follow.] 7
P: Father in heaven, to You alone be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. 8 + SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT + (Hymnal, p. 208) PREFACE P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. PROPER PREFACE SANCTUS
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD 9 PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST P: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20 LORD'S PRAYER P: 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. Amen. PAX DOMINI P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: Amen. AGNUS DEI
10 COMMUNION INVITATION Baptized persons instructed regarding this Holy Meal, who sincerely repent of their sinful nature and sinful behavior, and wish to experience once again the forgiveness of God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, and truly believe that Jesus Christ is present in, with, and under the elements of Holy Communion, and are prepared to submit their lives and will to Jesus Christ as Savior are invited to come forward to receive Holy Communion. Children and others who have not yet been instructed may come forward to receive a blessing. DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Choir (8:15) Lamb of God (words and music by Twila Paris, Arranged by Mark Hayes) #507 Holy, Holy, Holy #636 Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness #618 I Come, O Savior to Thy Table NUNC DIMITTIS
POST COMMUNION PRAYER P: Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. 11
BENEDICAMUS AND BENEDICTION P: Let us bless the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. P: The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up His countenance upon you and + give you peace. C: Amen. 12 CLOSING HYMN #917 Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise ANNOUNCEMENTS (p.12-14) VERSE OF THE WEEK For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17) MISSION HYMN (sung together) Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Till all the world adore His sacred name. POSTLUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS TOWN HALL MEETING, TODAY, after late service, in the fellowship hall - regarding the completion of lower level.
This Week - Thursday Ladies Dinner Out, 6:00 p.m. (Runway s Resturant) 13 Our Mission of the Month for May is Fisher House. Our very own Frank Scheib was here May 3 to share with us about this ministry to our veterans. We will take a special free will offering after worship TODAY, over and above our normal giving. However, if you have other ways of helping get the word out about Fisher House, please contact Frank. HELP CAROL ROSICKY GET READY - JUNE 6 No men's group meeting on June 6. Instead, we will meet at church at 8:00 for coffee and donuts, then car pool to Carol Rosicky's home and do a few hours of yard work and general maintenance, so she can put her home on the market. Ladies and youth are also more than welcome. Let's return some of the blessing that Carol has been to Concordia. JUNE 7, 12 NOON - POT-LUCK PICNIC TO KICK OFF SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL. SIGN UP SHEET IS ON BULLETIN BOARD IN THE NARTHEX. JUNE 7- Also, sign up for Bible Jeopardy! during Sunday School MARK YOUR CALENDARS June 27 - Dr. Paul Maier will lead a Special Faith Formation and Enrichment Event. Fliers were placed in mailboxes. CCDC Open Houses June 28 and August 9. Spread the word! Considering a gift of stock for the Loving the Lost campaign? There are some tax advantages for doing so. Concordia has partnered with our very own Cort Meinelschmidt of Sentinel Capital Solutions to handle any stock transfers that may be given by our members. If you
have questions, please contact Pastor Emil, or our campaign directors, Fred and Jean Tichnell. 14 Shirley Morrison would like to remind everyone they can request Prayer Shawls to be made. Please complete the Prayer Shawl request form and put in Shirley s mailbox. The forms are located at the bulletin board to the left of mailboxes. CAN DRIVE FUNDRAISER The youth will collect all of your aluminum cans to scrap for a fundraiser to get them to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering. Start saving them! FOOD FOR THE POOR LUTHERAN COALITION: Don t forget! We continue to collect funds to help our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua serve the poorest of the poor. About $2 per week from all our member families would mean $10,000 to help alleviate their tremendous suffering. THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS: If you are a Thrivent member and have Choice Dollars available, you can direct them to Concordia! Our plan is to continue gathering these funds to be used to support a mission start in Franklin County, PA. It is never too late to receive offering envelopes. Please see Mitzi Bowman if interested. 301-733-3234 Call for instrumentalists! Concordia would love to have instrumentalists add to our holiday celebrations, accompany the choir or add to our services on special occasions, and as we prepare to begin a third worship service. If you think you'd like to serve the Lord in this way, please contact Pastor Emil or Kathy Schleef at 717-401- 0474/ksschleef@prodigy.net. Eagerly anticipating your calls!