Reformation Sings

Chorale Service

Order for Worship

Prelude & Lighting of Candles

Call to Worship: Soli Deo Gloria - vs. 1,6

Text: Marty Haugen

Music: SOLI DEO GLORIA and refrain, Marty Haugen c 1999 GIA Publications, Inc.

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Confession & Forgiveness: “Heal This Old Heart”

Text: Rusty Edwards, based on Psalm 51

Music: Swedish folk tune TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA

Greeting of Peace:

P: The Lord does have mercy and is full of compassion. Hearing our cries of remorse, God has received us, pardoned us and loved us; let us forgive each other in love and share the peace of Christ. Peace be with you.

C: And also with you.

(All may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Please remain standing after returning to your seat.)

Gathering Song: “Before This Universe Began” (see Music)

Text: Lisa Frenz

Greeting

Praise Song: “Soli Deo Gloria” - vs. 1,5,6

Text: Marty Haugen

Music: SOLI DEO GLORIA and refrain, Marty Haugen c 1999 GIA Publications, Inc.

Prayer of the Day

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1st Scripture Reading Jeremiah 31:31-34

Scripture Song: “A Mighty Fortress” (Psalm 46)

Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890

Music: Martin Luther, 1483-1546

2nd Scripture Reading Romans 3:19-28

Gospel Song: “Thy Word” - vs. 1

Text: Psalm 119:105, Amy Grant, b. 1960

Music: Michael W. Smith, b. 1957; arr. Keith Phillips

EMI Christian Music Publishing (CCLI)

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Holy Gospel John 8:31-36

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Music for Meditation

Message

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Theme Song: “I Will Sing, I Will Sing”

Text: Max Dyer

Music: Max Dyer

The Copyright Company

Testimony of Faith:

Nicene Creed (inclusive language)

We believe in one God the Creator Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Creator before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Creator by whom all things were made; who for us, 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 on the right hand of the Creator. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Creator and the Son, who with the Creator and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Community Prayers

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Offering

Suggested Anthem: O Love, How Deep (arr. Ellingboe)

Stand

Offering Song: “As Saints of Old”

Text: Frank von Christierson, b. 1900, alt.

Music: English folk tune FOREST GREEN

Offering Prayer:

A: Let us pray, Lord of Love,

C: You gave us the greatest gift of all, our Savior Jesus Christ. We ask that you accept the gifts we bring: our possessions, our time and our talents. Use them as You will for your purpose. Thanks be to God. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer:

P: O God of all creation, hear my call, listen to the pleadings of my heart.

C: The Lord has promised good to me;

P: As you heard the words of your servants Abraham and Sara, Jacob, Naomi, Mary and Joseph,

C: God's Word my hope secures;

P: Respond also to me, speak to me and I shall listen.

C: God will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

P: Creator God, Mother and Father of all things

C: Come be with us, come join with us now and forever.

P: Living God, God of every blessing, be with us now and forever.

C: When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun,

P: Shower us with your love, fill us with your joy for all that you have made.

C: We've no less days to sing God's praise,

P: Bring us into communion, into the warmth of your household, into kinship with all creation.

C: Than when we'd first begun.

P: Spirit of God, Comforter and Inspiration

C: Come be with us, come join with us now and forever.

P: Word of God, live in us, for you are greater than we can comprehend,

C: Through many dangers toils and snares I have already come.

P: More glorious than any sun, more beautiful than any song ever sung.

C: ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,

P: Blessing and honor are yours for you are God and we are your people, yours to command.

C: And grace will lead me home.

P: Jesus Christ, Savior God and Friend,

C: Come be with us, come join with us now and forever.

P: For I received from the Lord

that which I also handed down to you—

that the Lord Jesus

in the night in which He was betrayed took bread;

and after giving thanks, He broke it and said,

“This is My body, which is for you;

do this in remembrance of Me.”

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, saying,

“This cup is the new covenant which is in My blood;

do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup,

you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. I Corinthians 11:23-26 (trans. Annal Frenz)

Lord's Prayer:

P: Let us pray,

C: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

Table Song: “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Text: Argentine traditional

Tune: ARGENTINE SANTO Argentine traditional

Holy, holy, holy,

my heart, my heart adores you!

My heart is glad to say the word:

You are holy, God!

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Distribution of Communion

Dismissal from Communion

Thanksgiving Song: “Remember and Rejoice” - vs. 1,4

Text: Ruth Duck, c 1992 GIA Publications, Inc.

Music: HEATH Mason and Webb, Cantica Lauda, 1850

Prayer

Blessing “The Lord Bless You” Text & music: Ronald E. Nitz (see Music)

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Community Announcements

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Sending Song: “The Church's One Foundation”

Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900

Music: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876, Tune: AURELIA

A: Go in Peace Serve the Lord.

C: Thanks Be to God!

Postlude