Seventh Sunday of Easter
10:00 AM Service May 21, 2023
GATHERING
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Ringing of the Bell
Confession and Forgiveness
P: In the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen
P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen
(Silence is kept for reflection)
P: Most merciful God,
C: We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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.
P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By the grace you have been saved. In the name of +Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
C: Amen.
Hymn # 482 “I Come with Joy”
L: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ; the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
L: In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
L. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
L: For the peace of the whole world, for the well being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
L: For the holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
L: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
L: Let us pray:
All: O God of glory, your son Jesus Christ suffered for us and as-cended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
WORD
First Reading Acts 1: 6—14 Pg. 1691
R: Word of God, Word of life. C: Thanks be to God.
Psalm Psalm 68: 1—10, 32—35 Pg. 902
Refrain:
PS 68:1 May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee
before him.
PS 68:3 But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be
happy and joyful.
Refrain
PS:68:4 Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the
clouds--his name is the LORD--and rejoice before him.
PS 68:5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy
dwelling.
Refrain:
PS 68:32 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord,
Selah
PS 68:33 to him who rides the ancient skies above, who thunders with mighty
voice.
Refrain:
PS 68:34 Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose
power is in the skies.
PS 68:35 You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives
power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
Refrain:
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4: 12—14, 5: 6—11 Pg. 1891
R: Word of God. Word of life. C: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Sermon
(Please rise for the Gospel)
After the Gospel is announced, we sing
Gospel Reading John 17: 1—11 Pg. 1679
(After the reading of the Gospel, we sing)
(Please be seated)
Sermon Pastor Kris Franke Hill (Please Stand)
Hymn # 579 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission”
P: With the whole church, let us confess our faith:
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
The Prayers
L: . . .Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great.
Sharing of the Peace
L: The peace of Christ be with you always.
C: And also with you!
L: Let us share Christ’s peace with one another.
Offering
Offering Hymn #824 “This is My Father’s World”
(As the last verse is sung, please stand as the offering is brought forward.)
L: Let us pray.
All: Gracious God, all goodness flows from you. You bless us and you call us to be a blessing to a world in need. Accept these offerings as a sign of our whole lives returned to you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
MEAL
P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise. . . We praise your name and join their un-ending hymn:
The Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns
Hymn # 403 “Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song”
Hymn # 322 “Oh, Love, How Deep”
Blessing
Prayer after Communion
P: Let us pray, Gracious God, in you we live and move and have our being. With your word and this meal of grace, you have nourished our life together. Strengthen us to show your love and serve the world in Jesus’ name.
C: Amen.
SENDING
Benediction
Hymn # 855 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
L: Go in peace. Serve the Risen One. C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude