THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER ENTEOST September 9, 2018 A.D. Rev. Dr. ory J. Rajek (608) 359-2646 Faith Ev. Lutheran hurch ierre, SD Senior astor Website: www.faithluth.com Rev. Sam Handschke (314) 489-9181 Email: faith@faithluth.com Associate astor hurch hone (605) 224-2216 hurch Fax (605) 224-2226 A hrist aring eople Who Gather Around Word and Sacrament, Yoked Together, In ersonal Service to hrist in World Wide Missions T DIVINE SERVIE T OENING SONG Forever (hris Tomlin) Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King; His love endures forever. For He is good, He is above all things; His love endures forever. Sing praise sing praise. With a mighty hand, and outstretched arm; His love endures forever. For the life that s been reborn; His love endures forever. Sing praise sing praise. (Refrain) Sing praise, sing praise. Forever God is faithful, forever God is strong, Forever God is with us, forever forever. From the rising to the setting sun, His love endures forever. And by the grace of God, we will carry on; His love endures forever. Sing praise sing praise. (Refrain 2x) INVOATION In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. EXHORTATION Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. 1
Since we are gathered to hear God s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the gifts of our Lord Jesus hrist through Word and Sacrament, 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 hrist, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. ONFESSION and ABSOLUTION Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. 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 hrist, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. T WORD T INTROIT s 28:1-2, 6-7 (antiphon: 28:8) The LORD is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of his anointed. To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary. Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. The LORD is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of his anointed. SONG OF RAISE 10,000 Reasons (Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin) (refrain) Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul. Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul. I ll worship Your holy name. The sun comes up, it s a new day dawning. It s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me let me be singing when the evening comes. (refrain) 2
You re rich in love and You re slow to anger. Your name is great and Your heart is kind. For all Your goodness I will keep on singing ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. (refrain) And on that day when my strength is failing, the end draws near and my time has come, Still my soul will sing Your praise unending, ten thousand years and then forevermore. Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul. Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul. I ll worship Your holy name, Worship Your holy name. God, I ll worship Your holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul, I ll worship Your holy name. I ll worship Your holy name. God, I ll worship Your holy name. SALUTATION and OLLET OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O Lord, let your merciful ears be open to the prayers of Your humble servants and grant that what they ask may be in accord with Your gracious will; through Jesus hrist, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (lease be seated) OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 35:4-7a (The Lord will cure the diseases of his people.) After the reading: L This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SEOND READING James 2:1-10, 14-18 (Faith shows itself in works.) After the reading: L This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
(lease stand) ALLELUIA and VERSE HOLY GOSEL Mark 7:31-37 (Jesus heals a man who is deaf) The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the seventh chapter. Glory to You, O Lord. After the reading: This is the Gospel of the Lord. raise to You, O hrist. (lease be seated) HILDREN S MESSAGE (8:20 am only) SERMON SONG Stronger (Reuben Morgan and Ben Fielding) There is Love, that came for us, humbled to a sinner s cross. You broke my shame, and sinfulness. You rose again, victorious. Faithfulness none can deny; through the storm, and through the fire. There is truth that sets me free: Jesus hrist, who lives in me. (horus) You are stronger, You are stronger. Sin is broken; You have saved me. 4
It is written, hrist is risen. Jesus, You are Lord of all. No beginning, and no end. You re my hope, and my defense. You came to seek, and save the lost. You paid it all, upon the cross. (chorus 2x) SERMON Be Strong; Fear Not (Isaiah 35:4-7a) astor ory Rajek REED 8:20am Apostles Inside back cover of the Lutheran Service Book 11:00am Nicene Inside back cover of the Lutheran Service Book OFFERTORY I Love You Lord (Laurie Klein) I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice To worship You, O my soul, rejoice! Take joy, my King, in what You hear. May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear. OFFERING We gather our tithes, gifts of love, and our Building Together in Faith gifts. BLESSING OF BIBLES FOR 2ND GRADE STUDENTS 2nd Grade students are invited to come forward to the front of the church. lease stand in front of the table with Bibles. INSTALLATION OF SUNDAY SHOOL, MIDWEEK, AND BIBLE STUDY TEAHERS Any teachers for Sunday School, Midweek, or Adult Bible study are invited forward. lease stand in front of the communion rail. (lease stand) RAYERS OF THE HURH In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. For all the servants of the Word, that through their preaching and teaching, the healing waters of the Gospel may flow through the wilderness of this world, quenching thirst with the gift of 5
the Spirit, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. For the gift of teachers, that God would raise up those who speak to the anxious of heart: Be strong; fear not! Your God will come and save you, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. For our ongress, our president, our justices and all in authority in our land, that God would grant them wisdom, courage, civility and honor as they carry out their difficult responsibilities, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. For all who suffer oppression from the evil one, for all who struggle under sickness or loneliness or grief, for all whom we have been asked to remember, especially, that hrist would grant them deliverance and healing according to His gracious will, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. For the faithful departed, let us offer our praise and thanksgiving, and ask for grace to join them in glorifying hrist forever, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Jesus hrist, our Lord. Amen. 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 8:20 am service continues on page 10 with the Benedicamus and Benediction. IN REGARD TO HOLY OMMUNION: According to Scripture, Holy ommunion should be celebrated by those who are: United in a common faith (1 or. 10:16-17, 21-22; Rom. 16:17); Repentant of sins (1 or. 5:11, Matt. 18:17-18); Able to examine their lives (1 or. 11:27-29); and believe that in this precious meal they receive the true body and blood of Jesus given and shed for the forgiveness of their sins (Luke 22:19-22). Since Scripture teaches that those people who do not fully understand the 6
meaning of this meal eat and drink to their own harm (1or. 11:27-29), and because the Lord s Supper is the supreme act of stating our unity in faith and doctrine, we would ask those people who are visiting with us to please speak with our pastors, before communing, in order that we might fulfill our responsibility of properly instructing people in the right use of the precious Sacrament. T SERVIE OF THE SARAMENT T 11:00 am Service REFAE 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. It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all, we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus hrist, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: SANTUS 7
RAYER OF THANKSGIVING In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, who ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their children from the tree of life. Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salvation by a second Adam, Your Son, Jesus hrist, our Lord, and made His cross a life-giving tree for all who trust in Him. We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through Jesus hrist. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood. Amen. WORDS OF OUR LORD Matt 26:26 28; Mk 14:22 24; Lk 22:19 20; 1 or 11:23 25 AX DOMINI The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. AGNUS DEI 8
(lease be seated) DISTRIBUTION SONG Jesus, Name Above All Names (Naida Hearn) Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord, Emmanuel, God is with us, blessed Redeemer, living Word. Jesus, loving Shepherd, Vine of the branches, Son of God, The rince of eace, Wonderful ounselor, Lord of the universe, Light of the world. Jesus, Way of salvation, King of kings, Lord of lords, The way, the truth, and the life, Mighty reator, my Savior and friend. Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service (LSB 848) Son of God, Eternal Savior (LSB 842) Jesus Shall Reign Where er the Sun (LSB 832) NUN DIMITTIS 9
OST-OMMUNION THANKSGIVING Let us pray. 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 hrist, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. BENEDIAMUS and BENEDITION Numbers 6:24 26 Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. 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 T give you peace. Amen. LOSING SONG ome, Set Your Rule (Rend ollective Experiment) ome, set Your rule and reign, in our hearts again, Increase in us, we pray, unveil why we re made. ome set our hearts ablaze with hope, like wildfire in our very souls, Holy Spirit, come invade us now. We are Your church; we need Your pow r in us. We seek Your kingdom first, we hunger and we thirst, Refuse to waste our lives, for You re our joy and prize. To see the captive hearts released, the hurt, the sick, the poor at peace, We lay down our lives for heaven s cause. We are Your church; we pray: revive this earth. 10
(horus) Build Your kingdom here, let the darkness fear; Show Your mighty hand, heal our streets and land. Set Your church on fire, win this nation back; hange the atmosphere, build Your kingdom here, we pray. Unleash Your kingdom s power, reaching near and far; No force of hell can stop Your beauty changing hearts. You made us for much more than this, awake the kingdom seed in us, Fill us with the strength and love of hrist. We are Your church; You are our hope on earth (chorus) Divine Service, Setting Four from Lutheran Service Book. reated by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 oncordia ublishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission. 11