Believers find blessing and wisdom in the fear of the Lord Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, September 4th, 2016

Songs of Praise the Angels Sang CW #222 Verses 1-6 Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Setting: INNOCENTS Tune: French melody, 13th cent.

Songs of praise the angels sang, Heav'n with alleluias rang, CW #222 Verse 1: Songs of praise the angels sang, Heav'n with alleluias rang, When creation was begun, When God spoke and it was done.

Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born. CW #222 Verse 2: Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born. Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity.

Heav'n and earth must pass away; Songs of praise shall crown that day. CW #222 Verse 3: Heav'n and earth must pass away; Songs of praise shall crown that day. God will make new heav'ns and earth; Songs of praise shall hail their birth.

And shall man alone be still? Has he neither breath nor skill? CW #222 Verse 4: And shall man alone be still? Has he neither breath nor skill? No, the Church delights to raise Psalms and hymns and songs of praise.

Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice, CW #222 Verse 5: Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice, Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above.

Whispered with their final breath, CW #222 Verse 6: Whispered with their final breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death. Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their pow'rs employ.

Opening Verses Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you.

Confession of Sin Pastor: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and to serve him as his dear children… Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

Confession of Sin Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child.

Confession of Sin But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Our Response of Praise Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

Oh, Taste and See ♫ All: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

Oh, Taste and See Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him.

(Pastor says the Prayer) Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (Pastor says the Prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

God’s Word to His People Proverbs 9:8-12 Wisdom and instruction come from the Lord

Psalm 19 All ♫ Refrain:

The heavens declare the glory of God; Psalm 19 All ♫ Verses: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Their voice goes out into all the earth, Psalm 19 All ♫ Verses: Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

Psalm 19 All ♫ Refrain:

The law of the LORD is perfect, giving joy to the heart. Psalm 19 All ♫ Verses: The law of the LORD is perfect, giving joy to the heart.

The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19 All ♫ Verses: The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

They are more precious than gold; they are sweeter than honey. Psalm 19 All ♫ Verses: They are more precious than gold; they are sweeter than honey.

By them is your servant taught; in keeping them there is great reward. Psalm 19 All ♫ Verses: By them is your servant taught; in keeping them there is great reward.

Psalm 19 All ♫ Refrain:

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Psalm 19 All ♫ Verses: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Redeemer.

All : Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Psalm 19 All : 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.

Psalm 19 All ♫ Refrain:

God’s Word to His People Philemon 1, 10-21 Paul writes on behalf of the slave Onesimus

(Pastor says the Verse of the Day)

Verse of the Day ♫ All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

God’s Word to His People Luke 14:25-33 Jesus explains the cost of being a disciple

Gospel Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.  All: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Children’s Message “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” ~ Jesus ~

Jesus Christ, My Pride and Glory CW #464 Verses 1-4 Text: Johann G. Olearius, 1635-1711 Tune: Schäffer-Belustigung...Hirthen-Lieder, Altdorf, 1653, alt. Setting: ACH, WAS SOLL ICH SÜNDER MACHEN

Jesus Christ, my pride and glory, He, the true and living light, Verse 1: Jesus Christ, my pride and glory, He, the true and living light, Strengthens me with glorious might. Christ, revealed in sacred story, Whom I now as Lord confess, Teaches me true holiness. CW #464

Let me live to praise you ever, Jesus, now my heart’s delight; Verse 2: Let me live to praise you ever, Jesus, now my heart’s delight; You are leading me aright. Let me cling to you forever, All the fleshly lusts deny, And the devil’s hosts defy. CW #464

Grant me, Lord, your Holy Spirit That in all I follow him Verse 3: Grant me, Lord, your Holy Spirit That in all I follow him Lest the light of faith grow dim. Let me ever trust your merit; Let your blessing me attend; From all evil me defend. CW #464

From all pain and imperfection, Gracious Lord, deliver me; Verse 4: From all pain and imperfection, Gracious Lord, deliver me; Heaven's glory let me see. Keep me under your direction That the grace you gave to me I may praise eternally. CW #464

God Makes the Useless Useful 1) That was the story of Onesimus 2) That is the Story of Us

Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Apostles’ Creed I believe 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.

Apostles’ Creed The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Apostles’ Creed 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. Amen.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer.

Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Lord’s Prayer All: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lord’s Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Jesus, Jesus, Only Jesus CW #348 Verses 1-5 Text: Ludämilia Elisabeth, 1640-72 Setting: JESUS, JESUS, NICHTS ALS JESUS Tune: Das...vollkommenes Musikalisches Choral-Buch, Hamburg, 1715, alt

Can my heartfelt longing still. Lo, I pledge myself to Jesus, Verse 1: Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus Can my heartfelt longing still. Lo, I pledge myself to Jesus, What he wills alone to will, For my heart, which he hath filled, Ever cries, "Lord, as thou wilt." CW #348

One there is for whom I'm living, Whom I love most tenderly; Verse 2: One there is for whom I'm living, Whom I love most tenderly; Unto Jesus I am giving What in love he gave to me. Jesus' blood hides all my guilt— Lord, oh, lead me as thou wilt. CW #348

What to me may seem a treasure But displeasing is to thee— Verse 3: What to me may seem a treasure But displeasing is to thee— Oh, remove such harmful pleasure; Give instead what profits me. Let my heart by thee be stilled; Make me thine, Lord, as thou wilt. CW #348

Let me earnestly endeavor Thy good pleasure to fulfill; Verse 4: Let me earnestly endeavor Thy good pleasure to fulfill; In me, through me, with me ever, Lord, accomplish thou thy will. In thy holy image built, Let me die, Lord, as thou wilt. CW #348

Jesus, constant be my praises, For thou unto me didst bring Verse 5: Jesus, constant be my praises, For thou unto me didst bring Thine own self and all thy graces That I joyfully may sing: Be it unto me, my Shield, As thou wilt, Lord, as thou wilt. CW #348

Prayer Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

(Pastor says blessing) The Blessing Pastor: (Pastor says blessing) ♫ All: Amen, Amen, Amen.

Take the World, but Give Me Jesus CW #355 Verses 1-3 Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Setting: GIVE ME JESUS Tune: J. Paul Williams, b. 1937, and Donna L. Williams, b. 1940

Take the world, but give me Jesus! All its joys are but a name. Verse 1: Take the world, but give me Jesus! All its joys are but a name. But his love abides forever, Through eternal years the same. CW #355

Oh, the height and depth of mercy; Oh, the length and breadth of love! Refrain: Oh, the height and depth of mercy; Oh, the length and breadth of love! Oh, the fullness of redemption, Pledge of endless life above! CW #355

Take the world, but give me Jesus, Sweetest comfort of my soul. Verse 2: Take the world, but give me Jesus, Sweetest comfort of my soul. With the Savior watching o'er me, I can sing, though thunders roll. CW #355

Oh, the height and depth of mercy; Oh, the length and breadth of love! Refrain: Oh, the height and depth of mercy; Oh, the length and breadth of love! Oh, the fullness of redemption, Pledge of endless life above! CW #355

Take the world, but give me Jesus! In his cross my trust shall be Verse 3: Take the world, but give me Jesus! In his cross my trust shall be Till with clearer, brighter vision Face to face my Lord I see. CW #355

Oh, the height and depth of mercy; Oh, the length and breadth of love! Refrain: Oh, the height and depth of mercy; Oh, the length and breadth of love! Oh, the fullness of redemption, Pledge of endless life above! CW #355

Silent Prayer

Believers find blessing and wisdom in the fear of the Lord Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, September 4th, 2016