Prelude
Call to Worship and Announcements
P: God of shelter, God of strength,
C: Mighty Fortress, saving God
P: Even if the earth shudders, even if mountains slide into sea depths, making
the waters churn and seethe, we shall not be afraid.
C: You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob.
P: Joy streams through your city, through your sacred dwelling.
C: You are with us, God; the city cannot fall.
P: At dawn you scatter the enemy; kingdoms topple, earth crumbles at the
sound of your voice.
C: You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob.
P: Come! Let us see God’s wonders and saving deeds!
C: God breaks the bow, snaps the spear, burns the shield, stamps out war.
P: “Be still!” says God. “Know that I have power over all peoples.”
C: You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob.
Opening Hymn “A Mighty Fortress”…………………………………..(Vs. 1, 2, 4) .. ELW 504
Prayer of the Day
First Reading…………………………………………………………………………….Jeremiah 31:31-34
Second Reading…………………………………………………………………………..Romans 3: 19-28
Special Music
Gospel Reading………………………………………………………………………………….John 8:31-36
Sermon…………………………………………………………………………………….Pastor Mike Lemke
Hymn of the Day “Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”…. (Vs. 1, 2, 3) …ELW 517
The Nicene Creed…
C: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
Passing of the Peace
Offering
The Great Thanksgiving……………………………………………………………………… .ELW p. 152
The Sanctus ………………………………………………………(“Holy, Holy, Holy”) … ELW p. 153
The Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
The Lamb of God………………………………………………………………………………… ELW p. 154
Communion Distribution
The Post Communion Prayer…
P: We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the
healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this
gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake
of Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
Closing Hymn “Christ Be Our Light” ……………………………………. (Vs. 1, 2, 5) ELW 715
Blessing…
P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you
and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and grant you
peace. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P: Go in Peace! Serve the Lord!
C: Thanks be to God!