Christ the Redeemer ——— C H U R C H ———

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 15th, 2019 A.D.

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God CALLS Us to Worship

† CALL TO WORSHIP from the PSALM OF THE DAY

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Amen!

I was glad when they said unto me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord!" Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. (Ps. 122:1-2)

To You I lift up my eyes, to the One enthroned in Heaven, Our eyes look to Yahweh our God, till He has mercy upon us! Amen! (Ps. 123:1,2)

† PROCESSIONAL HYMN: A Mighty Fortress is Our God pg. 336

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The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

And also with you! When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. He ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things. (Eph. 4:8,10)

† God CLEANSES Us of Our Sins

People of God, this is a trustworthy saying and deserving of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world save sinners. Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. (1 Timothy 1:15; James 4:6-10) (Please Kneel)

Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus

Christ your Son. Amen.

HYMN FOR MERCY: Franklin Kyrie (Luke 18:13) (next page)

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ABSOLUTION

Dear Children of God, lift up your heads and hear the good news! The Lord Christ compels you to accept the forgiveness of sins which He purchased for you by the mystery of His Incarnation, by His Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation, especially by His Agony and Bloody Sweat, by His Blessed Cross and Passion, by His Precious Death and Burial, by His Glorious Resurrection and Ascension, and by His sending of the Holy Ghost, our Lord Jesus Christ compels you to believe and receive Forgiveness and Absolution in His Name: For all who believe in Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Amen! Thanks be to God. Our sins are forgiven in Jesus’ Name!

And now, let us arise † and ascend into the heavenly City, into the Presence of Our Great God and Savior, and sing praises unto His Holy Name.

O Come let us worship Him. Hallelujah! † ASCENSION HYMN: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, pg. 267 (next page)

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† COLLECT FOR THE DAY

Let us pray together the Collect for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: O God, because without you we are not able to please you mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

God CONSECRATES Us by His Word

This is my Covenant with them, says the LORD: My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth,

Shall not depart from our mouth, or out of the mouth of our offspring, or out of the mouth of our children's offspring, From this time forth and forevermore. (Isa. 59:21)

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON – Jeremiah 4:11–12; 22–28 The Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!

† PSALM (pt.1): Psalm 1 (Suggested Tone K) 169 Let my cry come before you, | O LORD;*

give me understanding according | to your word! 170 Let my plea come be- | fore you;*

deliver me according | to your word.

171 My lips will | pour forth praise,*

for you teach me your | statutes. 172 My tongue will sing | of your word,*

for all your command- | ments are right.

173 Let your hand be ready to | help me,*

for I have chosen your | precepts. 174 I long for your salvation, | O LORD,*

and your law is | my delight.

175 Let my soul live and | praise you,*

and let your rules | help me. 176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your | servant,*

for I do not forget your com- | mandments.

Glory be to the Father, and | to the Son*

And to the Holy | Spirit

As it was in the be- | ginning,*

Is now, and will be forever. | Amen.

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THE EPISTLE LESSON – 1 Timothy 1:12–17 The Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!

† PSALM (pt. 2): Before Thee Let My Cry Come Near (Based on Psalm 119)

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† THE GOSPEL LESSON – Luke 15:1–10 (Please Stand)

The Gospel of Christ! Praise be to You, O Christ!

† THE NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible:

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Begotten of his Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made: Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost 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 Father. And He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped 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; And we look for the resurrection of the dead, And the life of the world to come. Amen.

† GLORIA PATRI (Lifting up Holy Hands - 1 Tim. 2:8)

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SERMON

TITHES & OFFERINGS

Remember the words of the Lord Jesus who said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

(Minister moves to the Lord’s Table at this time)

OFFERTORY HYMN: O God of Earth and Altar, pg. 369

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All things come from You O LORD, and of Your own have we given You. Amen. Amen. (1 Chronicles 29:14)

† DOXOLOGY (Lifting up Holy Hands - 1 Tim. 2:8) (Please Stand)

† PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

...O Lord, in your mercy, Hear our Prayers.

† THE LORD'S PRAYER : (Lifting up Holy Hands - 1 Tim. 2:8)

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.

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God COMMUNES with Us

† COMMUNION EXHORTATION & THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is good and right to do so.

It is very good, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing together...

† SANCTUS (Lifting up Holy Hands - 1 Tim. 2:8)

† INVITATION TO THE TABLE & PASSING OF THE PEACE

"Peace be with you." (John 20:19) And also with you.

(Pass the Peace of Christ to those around you, and make reconciliation with

those who have an offence against you, or you with them.)

HYMN OF PEACE : Franklin Agnus Dei (John 1:29) (Please be Seated) (next page)

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

In the night in which He was betrayed, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it. Let us pray.

Bread: Blessed are you, Lord God, King of the Universe, who gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater (Isa. 55:11). Through your goodness we receive this bread, which the earth has given and human hands have made, and through Your surpassing mercy You have given us the bread of life,

Blessed be God forever and ever. Amen.

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Then Jesus gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat, this is my Body which is given for you: Do this as my memorial." (1 Cor. 11:24) (Here the Minister Eats the Bread)

The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was broken for you, preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life. Feed on Him in your heart by faith and with thanksgiving, and remember that Christ died for you, and be thankful.

(The Distributer says: “The Body of Christ.” The Recipient replies: “Thanks be to God.”)

BREAD HYMN: O Bread of Life from Heaven, pg. 212

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In the same manner also, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and gave thanks. Let us Pray.

Wine: Blessed are you, Lord God, King of the Universe, who brings forth food from the Earth, and wine which makes the heart of man glad (Psalm 104:14-15). Through your goodness we receive this wine, fruit of the vine and work of human hands, and through Your surpassing mercy You have given us the blood of your Son,

Blessed be God forever and ever. Amen.

Jesus said, "Drink of it, all of you; for this is the blood of the New Covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you shall drink it, as my memorial." (1 Cor. 11:25) (Here the Minister Drinks the Cup)

The Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for you, preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this and remember that Christ's blood was shed for you, and be thankful.

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(The Distributer says: “Christ has redeemed us.” The Recipient replies: “Praise the Lord.”)

WINE HYMN: At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing, pg. 204

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Almighty God, we most heartily thank Thee for giving us the True Bread of Life that came down from heaven, even Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord: Grant that we, who have received this sacrament of His Body and Blood, may abide in Him, and He is us, that we may be filled with the power of His Eternal life, and serve Him with gladness and thanksgiving forever and ever. Amen. Amen.

CELEBRATION HYMN: Behold the Glories of the Lamb, pg. 296 (next page)

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God COMMISSIONS Us

† BENEDICTION & COMMISSIONING (Please Stand)

The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon You and give you peace. And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, rest upon you now, and remain with you forever, and ever. Amen. Amen. (Num. 6:24-26)

Jesus said "Go in to all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole Creation." (Mark

16:15)

The Earth shall be filled with the Glory of Yahweh! Thanks be to God. (Num. 14:21)

† COMMISSIONING HYMN: Mighty Lord, Extend Your Kingdom

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Go in Peace to Serve and Love the Lord Jesus Christ, and One Another!

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CALENDAR & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE – 9/15/19 4:00 PM at McGinnis’ FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP – 10/6/19 WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER SERVICE SCHEDULE (All Events at 7:00 pm)

- First Wed. 9/4 – Evening Service - Second Wed. 9/11 – Ladies Prayer and Study - Third Wed. 9/18 – Evening Service - Fourth Wed. 9/25 – Men’s Prayer and Study

UPCOMING CALENDAR

- Sept. 23 – 25 Presbytery in Carbondale, IL - Oct. 18 – 20 Fall Conference and Ball with Laurence Windham

HEIDELBERG CATECHISM

Third Part: Our Thankfulness

LORD'S DAY 42

110. Q. What does God forbid in the eighth commandment? A. God forbids not only outright theft and robbery[1] but also such wicked schemes and devices as false weights and measures, deceptive merchandising, counterfeit money, and usury;[2] we must not defraud our neighbour in any way, whether by force or by show of right.[3] In addition God forbids all greed[4] and all abuse or squandering of His gifts.[5] [1] Ex. 22:1; I Cor. 5:9, 10; 6:9, 10. [2] Deut. 25:13-16; Ps. 15:5; Prov. 11:1; 12:22; Ezek. 45:9-12; Luke 6:35. [3] Mic. 6:9-11; Luke 3:14; James 5:1-6. [4] Luke 12:15; Eph. 5:5. [5] Prov. 21:20; 23:20, 21; Luke 16:10-13. 111. Q. What does God require of you in this commandment? A. I must promote my neighbour's good wherever I can and may, deal with him as I would like others to deal with me, and work faithfully so that I may be able to give to those in need.[1] [1] Is. 58:5-10; Matt. 7:12; Gal. 6:9, 10; Eph. 4:28.

LEADERSHIP MEETINGS: TIMES AND LOCATION Session: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8:00 pm at Church Deacon: Every 2nd Tuesday at 5:15 pm at Church Consistory: Every 4th Wednesday at 8:30 pm at Church