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Welcome to
GRACE
LUTHERAN
CHURCH
A Celebration of 50 Years of Mission & Ministry
Worship Service and Holy Communion
September 24, 2006
10:00 am
Welcome and Announcements
Invocation
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In the name of the Father, and of the +
Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Confession and Forgiveness
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Almighty God, to whom all hearts are
open, all desires known, and from whom
no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts
of our hearts by the inspiration of your
Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love
you and worthily magnify your holy name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
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If we say we have no sin, we
deceive ourselves, and the truth is
not in us. But if we confess our sins,
God who is faithful and just will
forgive our sins and will cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.
(Silence for reflection and self-examination)
Most merciful God,
C We confess that we are in
bondage 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...
C …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
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Almighty God in his mercy has
given his Son to die for us and, for his
sake, forgives us all our sins. As a
called and ordained minister of the
Church of Christ and by his authority,
I therefore declare to you the entire
forgiveness of all your sins, in the
name of the Father, and of the + Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
C
Amen
Opening Song
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
#229 in the Green Hymnal
Greeting and Kyrie
(p.78 in the front of the Green Hymnal)
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C And also with you.
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In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
For the peace from above, and for our
salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
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A 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.
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For this holy house, and for all who
offer here their worship and praise, let us
pray to the Lord.
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Help, save, comfort, and defend us,
gracious Lord.
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Hymn of Praise
(p.81 in the front of the
Green Hymnal)
The Prayer of the Day
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Let us pray together:
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Most High God, whom the heavens
cannot contain, we give you thanks for
the gifts of those who have built this
house of prayer to your glory; we praise
you for the fellowship of those who by
their use have made it holy; and we pray
that all who seek you here may find you
and be filled with your joy and peace;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
First Reading from the Bible
Leviticus 25:1-2a, 8-12, 55
(p. 142)
The Psalm of the Day
Psalm 54
Refrain:
“The Lord upholds my life.”
Second Reading from the Bible
Ephesians 2:1-10 (p. 1422)
P Please stand for the reading of the Gospel.
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P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke,
the fourth chapter.
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Let us read together…
Luke 4:14-21 (p. 1231)
… The Gospel of the Lord.
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Today’s Message
The Rev. Dean
W. Nelson
Bishop of the
Southwest
California Synod,
ELCA
Hymn of the Day
Now All the Vault of
Heaven Resounds
#143 in the Green Hymnal
Apostles’ Creed
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Let us confess together that which we
believe in the words of the Apostles’ Creed:
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I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth…
C I believe in Jesus Christ, his only
Son, our Lord. He was conceived by
the power of the Holy Spirit and born
of the virgin Mary. He suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and
was buried. He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again. He
ascended into heaven, and is seated at
the right hand of the Father. He will
come again to judge the living and the
dead…
C I believe in the Holy Spirit, the
holy catholic Church, the communion
of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen
Prayers and Thanksgiving
Each petition will end with the words,
“Lord, in your mercy”,
to which you are asked to respond,
“hear our prayer.”
Sharing God’s Peace
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The peace of the Lord be with you all.
And also with you.
Please share God’s peace
with all those around you.
Our Offering
Choir Anthem: “ All Good Gifts”
-N. Sleeth
Offertory Song
(p.86 in the Green Hymnal)
Offertory Prayer
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Let us pray. Merciful Father,
we offer with joy and thanksgiving
what you have first given us – our
selves, our time, and our possessions,
signs of your gracious love. Receive
them for the sake of him who offered
himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
We Commune (p.88 in the Green Hymnal)
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It is indeed right and salutary…. And join in
their unending hymn:
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We remember Jesus in
the Bread and the Wine
The Lord’s Prayer
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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
If you are a baptized follower of Christ,
you are welcome to partake in
communion with us. It matters not
your age or your background; all God
looks at is your heart.
As you come to the rail, please feel free
to stand or kneel, whatever helps you
commune best.
If you are a baptized follower of Christ,
you are welcome to partake in
communion with us. It matters not
your age or your background; all God
looks at is your heart.
As you come to the rail, please feel free
to stand or kneel, whatever helps you
commune best.
Communion Blessing
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The body and blood of our Lord
Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep
you in his grace.
C Amen
A Pour out upon us the spirit of your
love, O Lord, and unite the wills of
those whom you have fed with one
heavenly food; through Jesus Christ
our Lord.
C Amen
Benediction
P Almighty God, Father,  Son,
and Holy Spirit, bless you now
and forever.
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Closing Song
Lift High the Cross
#377 in the Green Hymnal
Dismissal
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Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Thank you for worshiping with us!
GRACE
LUTHERAN
CHURCH
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