Third Sunday After Easter

Third Sunday After Easter April 30, 2017 Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS) 200 South Main Street Catawba, NC 28609 Church Office: (828) 241-2371 The Rev. Gregory Alms, astor Email: pastor@redeemercatawba.com Website: www.redeemercatawba.com Welcome to Redeemer Lutheran Church! Welcome to all and we extend a special welcome to our guests. lease sign a Guest Card available in the pew in front of you. Introduce yourself to the astor, and please, come and worship with us again. Worship is a time when our Lord speaks and gives and we listen and receive his gifts of mercy, presence and forgiveness. We respond in prayer, praise and thanksgiving. Enter, please, in silence for prayer and meditation. lease keep a time before worship begins for silence and prayer and meditation. this prayer to prepare for worship: You may use Lord, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells. In the multitude of Your tender mercies prepare my heart that I may enter Your house to worship and confess Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, my God and Lord. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C 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) Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination. Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C 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. Amen. 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) Service of the Word Kyrie (Lord, Have Mercy) (Mark 10: 47) Here is prayer for use before taking Holy Communion: Lord, I am not worthy to be a guest at your holy table. But you are the friend of sinners, and you will not cast me out. This bread is your body, which bore my sins upon the tree. This wine is your blood, which purifies me from all guilt. At your invitation, I come rejoicing. Receive me, my Savior. Amen. RELUDE rocessional Hymn: Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia, #466 The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. In the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28: 19b) 1 2

This is the Feast (Revelation 4:8-11; 5; 6:12-14; 7:10-12) 3 Let us pray. O God, through the humiliation of Your Son You raised up the fallen world. Grant to Your faithful people, rescued from the peril of everlasting death, perpetual gladness and eternal joys; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Sit 4

SENIOR CHOIR ANTHEM He Loved Us To The End First Reading: Acts 2:14, 36-41 R C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Second Reading: I eter 1:17-25 R C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel rocessional Hymn: With High Delight, #483, verse 1 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. rayers of the Church (1 Timothy 2: 1-4) Sit Offering SENIOR CHOIR ANTHEM God is Our Refuge Offertory Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today ( as below) The Holy Gospel according to St. John. Gospel Reading Luke 24: 13-35 This is the Gospel of the Lord. ublic domain Service of the Sacrament reface Gospel rocessional Hymn: With High Delight, #483, verse 2-3 Sermon Nicene Creed C 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 ontius ilate. 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. 5 6 2 Timothy 4:22 Colossians 3:22

salm 136 It is truly good, right, and salutary... evermore praising You and saying: Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 21:9 The Words of Our Lord (Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14: 22-24, Luke 22: 19-20, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-25) 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 cup is the new testament in My (+) blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. roclamation of Christ 1 Corinthians 11:26 As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20 O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: Lord's rayer (Spoken by all) 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. Matthew 6:9-13 rayer of Thanksgiving Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 7 ax Domini (eace of the Lord) (John 20: 19) The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. (We greet one another, saying, The eace of the Lord. ) Agnus Dei (Lamb of God ) (John 1: 29) 8

Sit Distribution Hymns What is This Bread, #629 Christ The Lord is Risen Today: Alleluia, #463 Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, #918 If Christ Had Not Been Raised From Death, #486 (Tune: #368 O Sing of Christ) ost-communion Collect Let us pray... We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gif Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son's body and blood. Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Benediction (Numbers 6:24-26) ost Communion Hymn: He Is Arisen, Glorious Word #488 (as below) Sabbatical Blessing Leader: On the seventh day God rested and celebrated all of creation. God surveyed all that He had made and said, It is good. God has given us, His people, the Sabbath pattern as a time of renewal, a time to be reminded of whose we are, and what we are called to do, a time of rest that refreshes us for life. Leader: astor Alms, we work together in ministry here at Redeemer and have much to celebrate. We celebrate your encouragement, direction, and leadership in our work together as God s people in this place. Of this ministry together we say with confidence, It is good. We send you now on this Sabbatical journey confident that God will bless your every step, refresh your spirit, renew your mind, strengthen your body, and return you to us empowered for our continued task of ministry in Catawba, and in the world. Leader: Redeemer Congregation, during this time of Sabbatical, I ask you, the members of Redeemer; will you pray for this community, astor Alms and his family? Will you carry out your commitment to serve this community in God s name? Congregation: Yes, we will with God s help. ublic domain Leader: Redeemer Congregation, will you pray for, support and uplift astor David Moser as he serves among us as shepherd during the Sabbatical? 9 10

Congregation: Yes, we will with God s help. Leader: astor Alms, you have been given a gift of a sabbatical by the members of Redeemer. Will you pray for the members and ministry of this congregation? Will you use this time faithfully in ways that will renew and strengthen you as a shepherd in God s church? astor: Yes, I will with God s help. Congregation: We will miss you, even as we faithfully carry out with joy and hope the ministry to which we are called. As you attend to your Sabbatical, please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you, astor Alms and Suzanne. Know that we support you in every way, that we walk with you on your journey, and that we look forward with joy to your return. Leader: astor and Suzanne, we pray you God s blessings on your sabbatical. Congregation: May the strength of God pilot you. May the power of God preserve you. May the wisdom of God instruct you. May the hand of God direct you. May the shield of God defend you & your family and bring you all safely back to His flock at Redeemer. Hymn: Alleluia, Jesus is Risen, #474 OSTLUDE LEASE JOIN THE REDEEMER FAMILY FOR A SALAD LUNCHEON ON THE FRONT LAWN (weather permitting) AS WE GATHER IN LOVE TO GLORIFY GOD AND GIVE THANKS FOR ASTOR ALMS AND FAMILY. TAKING THE LORD S SUER AT REDEEMER The Lord s Supper is celebrated at Redeemer in the confession and glad confidence that, as he says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as he forgives and loves us, and any denial of His Holy Words, that they may show forth His death until He comes. lease fill out a Communion Registration Card (located in pew racks). If you are in any doubt about our confession of faith, are communing for the first time or are a member of another denomination, please speak to the astor before communing in person. Thank you. 11 SERVING REDEEMER THIS MORNING: am Fisher, Crucifier; Barbara Edwards, Tammy Littlejohn Torch Bearers; Jacob Eury, Wyatt Wesson, Acolytes; Redeemer Senior Choir; Barbara Sigmon, Director-Organist; The Reverend Greg Alms, astor; Carroll Yount, Derran Medlin, Elder-Servers; Cameron Bixby, Barbie Laney, Greeters; Hunter Burkett, Will Burkett, Michael Isenhour, Ryan Isenhour, Ushers. ALTAR FLOWERS are placed to the greater Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the gifts of astor Greg Alms and Suzanne; and for our Redeemer family, by Maria, Bob, Bryce and Tyler Bratton. CATAWBA VALLEY CHORUS will be in concert at Redeemer today at 3:00 p.m. G O D ' S E O L E R A Y rayers for the sick and suffering: James Schwark, (prostate cancer-father of Heather Cross); Jennifer Spencer; Johnny Galloway (Conover Rehab); Hannah arrish (MS, friend of Rebecca Alms); Betty Sherrill (mother-in-law Jackie Sherrill); Wilma Cambow (hospice-cousin Jackie Sherrill); Rex Sigmon (Friend of Trent Cloninger); Greyson Stephens (7-month old infant tongue cancer); Guy Lee (friend of Rodney Yount); Mark Herbert; Tim Wike (brother-in-law Jessica Bumgarner); Rae Hunsucker; Neil Sipe (family friend of Gary & Susan Witherspoon); Loree Clodfelter; Cameron McDaniel (family friend of Gary & Susan Witherspoon); Carolyn Elmore (Aunt of Kim Rose); John Scalf (friend of Alyssa Isenhour); Ann Steele; Sylvia Abernethy (sister of Mike Starnes); Noah Dyson (relative of Judy & Tim Carpenter); Joshua Bokaguard (Catawba Elementary Student); Diane Huffman (friend of the Starnes'). In thanksgiving for prayers answered on behalf of Rosemary Ballard. Get Ready for Next Sunday FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 7, 2017 Acts 2:42 47 ~ 1 eter 2:19 25 ~ John 10:1 10 The Crucified and Risen Lord Jesus Christ Is Our Good Shepherd Although we were straying like sheep, the Lord Jesus Christ has willingly suffered and died for us, bearing our sins in his body on the tree (1 eter 2:24 25). We are healed by His wounds (1 eter 2:24), and in His resurrection He gathers us to Himself as our Good Shepherd, by whose righteousness we have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Now through other shepherds whom He calls and sends in His name, He guards and keeps us in the green pastures of His Church, leading us beside the quiet waters of our Baptism and spreading the feast of His table before us. Since He has called us by the Gospel to be His own dear sheep, we also hear his voice and know his voice (John 10:3 4) in the faithful preaching of His Gospel, and we follow Him by faith. When we receive His Gospel, we have the abundant life and common unity of the entire flock under one Good Shepherd, in the apostles teaching and the fellowship and in the breaking of bread and the prayers (Acts 2:42). 12

YOU CAN READ THE BIBLE ON YOUR HONE BECAUSE OF LUTHER. W e love and treasure the Word of God. The Scriptures are our sole source for doctrine and practice. The Scriptures deliver Christ to us, and for this we rejoice. Luther desired that every person could have access to the Word of God. He translated the Bible into German so that every person could read it. A result of Luther s translation was the proliferation of Bible translations, and today, the multiplicity of media through which God s Word is freely available. The Word is to be read, taught and proclaimed. The Word informs us of God s love and instructs us in His will. Just as the Word made flesh came for the whole world, so God s written Word is given for all people. YOU CAN READ THE BIBLE ON YOUR HONE BECAUSE OF LUTHER. W e love and treasure the Word of God. The Scriptures are our sole source for doctrine and practice. The Scriptures deliver Christ to us, and for this we rejoice. Luther desired that every person could have access to the Word of God. He translated the Bible into German so that every person could read it. A result of Luther s translation was the proliferation of Bible translations, and today, the multiplicity of media through which God s Word is freely available. The Word is to be read, taught and proclaimed. The Word informs us of God s love and instructs us in His will. Just as the Word made flesh came for the whole world, so God s written Word is given for all people. THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 2016 LCMS LutheranReformation.org 2016 LCMS LutheranReformation.org 13 13