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5th Sunday after Pentecost,

23rd June, 2013

Service with Communion

The Service – Sing the Feast (ChatawaySetting)

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Opening sentence

M: There is no longer Jew or Greek, C: there is no longer slave or free, M: there is no longer male and female; C: for all of you are one in Christ

Jesus. (Gal 3:28 NRSV)

PREPARATIONM: In the name of the Father and of

the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen

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HymnWe sing our opening hymn:

A Mighty Fortress is our God v.1,3,4

LHS 195 CAL 293Ein feste Burg ist unser GottMartin Luther (1483-1546)Tr. ‘Church Book’, Philadelphia, 1868, alt.

A Mighty Fortress is our God1. A mighty fortress is our God,A trusty shield and weapon,Our faithful helper in all need,Our stay, whate’er may happen.The old evil foeNow means deadly woe;Deep guile and great mightAre his dread arms in fight;On earth is not his equal.

A Mighty Fortress is our God3. Though devils all the world should fill,All eager to devour us,We tremble not, we fear no ill,They shall not overpower us.This world’s prince may stillScowl fierce as he will,He can harm us none;He’s judged, for e’er undone;One little word can fell him.

A Mighty Fortress is our God4. The Word shall stand despite all foes -No thanks they for it merit -For God is with us, and bestowsHis gifts and Holy Spirit.And take they our life,Goods, fame, child, and wife:Though these all be gone,Yet have our foes not won;The kingdom ours remaineth.†

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Friends in Christ: Let us confess our sins to God our Father and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us.


C: We confess that we are born in bondage to sin

And cannot free ourselves.We have sinned against you in

thought, word, and deed,By what we have doneAnd by what we have failed to do.»


We have not loved you with our whole heart,

And we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves.

We deserve your eternal punishment. »


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.


M: I ask each of you in the presence of God who searches the heart: Do you confess that you have sinned, and do you repent of your sins?

C: I do.


M: Do you believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed you from all your sins, and do you desire forgiveness in his name?

C: I do.


M: Do you intend with the help of the Holy Spirit to live as in God’s presence, and to strive daily to lead a holy life, even as Christ has made you holy?

C: I do.


M: As a called and ordained servant of the word, I announce the grace of God to all of you. On behalf of my Lord Jesus Christ, and by his command, I forgive the sins of all of you who repent and believe, in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

♫ Lord Have MercyC: ♫ Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

♫ HYMN OF ADORATION: GLORY TO GOD IN THE

HIGHESTC: ♫ Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on

earth.Lord God, heavenly king,almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

♫ Glory to God : 2Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of

the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the

world:have mercy on us; you are seated at the right

hand of the Father:receive our prayer.

♫ Glory to God : 3For you alone are the holy

one, you alone are the Lord,you alone are the most high,Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

Liturgy of the word

GREETINGM: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY• M: Let us pray that we live in unity

with one another. C: Thank you, heavenly Father, that you have clothed us with Christ,

and made us one in him. Break down all barriers that divide

us, and teach us to live in harmony as members of your family. »

PRAYER OF THE DAYWe ask this through your Son, Jesus

our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READINGR: The first reading for the fourth

Sunday after Pentecost is written in the nineteenth chapter of 1st Kings beginning at verse one.

1 Kings 19:1-15a CEVElijah flees and meets God

1 Kings 19:1-15a Ahab told his wife Jezebel what Elijah

had done and that he had killed the prophets.

2She sent a message to Elijah: "You killed my prophets. Now I'm going to kill you! I pray that the gods will punish me even more severely if I don't do it by this time tomorrow.”

1 Kings 19:1-15a 3Elijah was afraid when he got her

message, and he ran to the town of Beersheba in Judah. He left his servant there, 4then walked another whole day into the desert.

1 Kings 19:1-15a Finally, he came to a large bush and sat

down in its shade. He begged the LORD, "I've had enough. Just let me die! I'm no better off than my ancestors." 5Then he lay down in the shade and fell asleep.

1 Kings 19:1-15a Suddenly an angel woke him up and

said, "Get up and eat." 6Elijah looked around, and by his head was a jar of water and some baked bread. He sat up, ate and drank, then lay down and went back to sleep. 7Soon the LORD'S angel woke him again and said, "Get up and eat, or else you'll get too tired to travel.”

1 Kings 19:1-15a 8So Elijah sat up and ate and drank.

The food and water made him strong enough to walk forty more days. At last, he reached Mount Sinai, the mountain of God, 9and he spent the night there in a cave.

1 Kings 19:1-15a While Elijah was on Mount Sinai, the

LORD asked, "Elijah, why are you here?" 10He answered, "LORD God All-Powerful, I've always done my best to obey you. But your people have broken their solemn promise to you.

1 Kings 19:1-15a They have torn down your altars and

killed all your prophets, except me. And now they are even trying to kill me!"

11"Go out and stand on the mountain," the LORD replied. "I want you to see me when I pass by.”

1 Kings 19:1-15a All at once, a strong wind shook the

mountain and shattered the rocks. But the LORD was not in the wind. Next, there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12Then there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire.

1 Kings 19:1-15a Finally, there was a gentle breeze, 13and

when Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his coat. He went out and stood at the entrance to the cave. The LORD asked, "Elijah, why are you here?" 14Elijah answered, "LORD God All-Powerful, I've always done my best to obey you. But your people have broken their solemn promise to you..

1 Kings 19:1-15a They have torn down your altars and

killed all your prophets, except me. And now they are even trying to kill me!"

15The LORD said: Elijah, you can go back to the desert near Damascus. And when you get there, appoint Hazael to be king of Syria

This is the Word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God .

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV R: The Psalm for today is Psalm 42

and 43 1As a deer gets thirsty for streams of

water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.

C: 2In my heart, I am thirsty for you, the living God. When will I see your face?

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV R: 3Day and night my tears are my

only food, as everyone keeps asking, "Where is your God?"

C: 4Sorrow floods my heart, when I remember leading the worshipers to your house. I can still hear them shout their joyful praises.

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV R: 5Why am I discouraged? Why am I

restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me,

C: 6and you are my God. I am deeply discouraged as I think about you from where the Jordan begins at Mount Hermon and from Mount Mizar.

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV R: 7Your vicious waves have swept

over me like an angry ocean or a roaring waterfall.

C: 8Every day, you are kind, and at night you give me a song as my prayer to you, the living LORD God.

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV R: 9You are my mighty rock Why have

you forgotten me? Why must enemies mistreat me and make me sad?

C: 10Even my bones are in pain, while all day long my enemies sneer and ask, "Where is your God?”

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV R: 11Why am I discouraged? Why am I

restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV C: 1Show that I am right, God!

Defend me against everyone who doesn't know you; rescue me from each of those deceitful liars.

R: 2I run to you for protection. Why have you turned me away? Why must enemies mistreat me and make me sad?

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV C: 3Send your light and your truth

to guide me. Let them lead me to your house on your sacred mountain.

R: 4Then I will worship at your altar because you make me joyful. You are my God, and I will praise you. Yes, I will praise you as I play my harp.

Psalms 42 and 43 CEV C: 5Why am I discouraged? Why am

I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God

C: Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

SECOND READING cevR: The second reading is written in

chapter 3 of Galatians beginning at verse 23.

Galatians 3:23-29 CEVWe are Christ's, justified by faith

Galatians 3:23-2923The Law controlled us and kept us

under its power until the time came when we would have faith. 24In fact, the Law was our teacher. It was supposed to teach us until we had faith and were acceptable to God.

Galatians 3:23-2925But once a person has learned to

have faith, there is no more need to have the Law as a teacher. 26All of you are God's children because of your faith in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:23-29• 27And when you were baptized, it was

as though you had put on Christ in the same way you put on new clothes. 28Faith in Christ Jesus is what makes each of you equal with each other, whether you are a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a man or a woman.

Galatians 3:23-2929So if you belong to Christ, you are

now part of Abraham's family, and you will be given what God has promised.

This is the Word of the Lord .C: Thanks be to God.

GOSPELM: The Holy Gospel is written in the

eighth chapter of St Luke beginning at verse twenty six.

C: Glory be to You O Lord.

Luke 8:26-39 CEV Jesus heals a man with demons

Luke 8:26-3926Jesus and his disciples sailed across

Lake Galilee and came to shore near the town of Gerasa 27As Jesus was getting out of the boat, he was met by a man from that town.

Luke 8:26-39The man had demons in him. He had

gone naked for a long time and no longer lived in a house, but in the graveyard. 28The man saw Jesus and screamed. He knelt down in front of him and shouted, "Jesus, Son of God in heaven, what do you want with me? I beg you not to torture me!”

Luke 8:26-3929He said this because Jesus had already

told the evil spirit to go out of him. The man had often been attacked by the demon. And even though he had been bound with chains and leg irons and kept under guard, he smashed whatever bound him. Then the demon would force him out into lonely places.

Luke 8:26-3930Jesus asked the man, "What is your

name? He answered, "My name is Lots." He said

this because there were 'lots' of demons in him.

Luke 8:26-3931They begged Jesus not to send them

to the deep pit, where they would be punished. 32A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. So the demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and Jesus let them go.

Luke 8:26-3933Then the demons left the man and

went into the pigs. The whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and drowned. 34When the men taking care of the pigs saw this, they ran to spread the news in the town and on the farms.

Luke 8:26-3935The people went out to see what had

happened, and when they came to Jesus, they also found the man. The demons had gone out of him, and he was sitting there at the feet of Jesus. He had clothes on and was in his right mind. But the people were terrified.

Luke 8:26-3936Then all who had seen the man healed

told about it. 37Everyone from around Gerasa begged Jesus to leave, because they were so frightened.

When Jesus got into the boat to start back, 38the man who had been healed begged to go with him.

Luke 8:26-39But Jesus sent him off and said, 39"Go

back home and tell everyone how much God has done for you." The man then went all over town, telling everything that Jesus had done for him.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to You O Christ.

PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL

M: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for rescuing people in bondage to Satan.

Let us serve you as your free people. C: Amen.

NICENE CREEDC: We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all that is, seen and unseen.

NICENE CREEDC: 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.

NICENE CREEDC: 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.

* This means: us human beings

NICENE CREEDC: 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.

NICENE CREEDC: 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 worshipped and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.

NICENE CREEDC: We believe in one holy

Christian † 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.† or: 'catholic' Christian; here means 'universal'

We Sing: Where'er I go, whate'er my task

LH 579 CAL293Paul Flemming 1609-40

tr Catherine Winkworth 1827-78 (1858) alt

Where'er I go, whate'er my task

1. In all my ways, in every task,the counsel of my God I ask,who rules all things aright;unless he guides both thought and deedthe wisest plans cannot succeed;in vain is human might.


2. I lean upon his mighty arm;he keeps me safe from every harmand all calamity.If by his guidance I shall live,whatever's useful he will give,and naught can injure me.


3. To those I love he will be near,their heart with bounteous gifts will cheer;he is my shield and theirs;and he will grant beyond our thoughtwhat they and I alike have soughtwith all our fervent prayers.


4. Then let me never be afraid,but trust in him who all has made;on him reliant rest.Through life, wherever I may go,my loving God will always knowwhat for my need is best. †

SERMON

We sing We Sing as our free will offering is received:

I am baptized - O blessed day

LHS 828 CAL293A.C. Mueller (1948)

I am baptized - O blessed day1. I am baptized - O blessed dayon which my sins were washed away,when heaven’s grace upon me smiledand I became God’s holy child.

I am baptized - O blessed day2. O let me daily help receiveyour word of pardon to believe;when I am tempted, make me strongto choose the right and hate the wrong.

I am baptized - O blessed day3. So will I keep the promise givenwhen I was made an heir of heaven,my Saviour joyfully confess,and serve the Lord in holiness.

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♫ OFFERTORY SONG : ♫ C: Create in me a clean heart, O

God,and renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from your

presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit.

OFFERING PRAYERC: Loving heavenly Father,

you have made us yours and set us free to serve you. Teach us to give of ourselves out of thankfulness for all you have done.

Amen.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHCall to prayer

M: As those who belong to Christ, let us come as one before our Father and lay claim to his promise in the name of Jesus.

Response:

M: God of power and might,C: have mercy on us.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHConcluding prayer

M: Heavenly Father, in your Son Jesus Christ we are all your children through faith. In his name, hear the prayers we offer, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Liturgy of the

lord’s supper

♫ PrefaceM: The Lord be with you.♫C: And also with you.M : Lift up your hearts.♫ C: We lift them to the Lord.M : Let us give thanks to the Lord

our God.♫ C: It is right to give our

thanks and praise.

PREFACEM: It is indeed right and good,

Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. »

PREFACEOn this day he overcame death by his resurrection and opened up for us the way to eternal life with you. And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name:

♫ HOLY, HOLY, HOLYC: ♫ Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER & WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: All praise and thanks be to you, eternal God, holy Father, together with your only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, who unites your people in love. We thank you for creating all things. We thank you for calling and rescuing your chosen people.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER & WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Above all we thank and praise

you for keeping your promise to the people of old and sending your Son Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection for our salvation we remember as he comes to us in this holy meal.

C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the

night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said,

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Take and eat; this is † my body,

which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: In the same way he took the

cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said,

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Drink of it, all of you; this is †

my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

C: ♫ Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.

M: Send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen our faith so that we who receive the body and blood of Christ may live as true members of the body of your Son.

C: Amen. Come, Holy Spirit.

M: Join our prayers with those of your servants of every time and every place, and unite them with the ceaseless petitions of our great high priest until he comes as victorious Lord of all.

C: Through him, with him, in him,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all honour and glory is yours,almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.

LORD’S PRAYERC: 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.

LORD’S PRAYERLead us not into temptation, but

deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the

glory are yours,Now and forever. Amen

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Peace

M: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: Amen

COMMUNION INVITATION

M: Jesus says:'The bread that God givesis he who comes down from heavenand gives life to the world.'C: Thanks be to GodM: Come, everything is ready.

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♫ Lamb of GodC: ♫ Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace.

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DISTRIBUTIONDuring the distribution the Minister or his assistant says:

Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you.

Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

COMMUNION hymn: O Bread of life from heaven

LH 290 CAL293O esca viatorum Latin hymn, c 1661

Tr. Philip Schaff (1869), alt.

COMMUNION hymn: 1. O Bread of life from heaven,to weary pilgrims given,O manna from above:The souls that hunger, feed them,the hearts that seek you, lead them,with your most sweet and tender love.

COMMUNION hymn: 2. O fount of grace redeeming,O river ever streamingfrom Jesus' holy side!Lord, come, yourself bestowingon thirsting souls, and flowingtill all our wants are satisfied.

COMMUNION hymn: 3. Jesus, this feast receiving,your word of truth believing,we you unseen adore;grant, when our life is ended,that we, to heaven ascended,may see your glory evermore.

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DISMISSALM: The body and blood

of our Lord Jesus Christ make you strong in body and soul to life eternal.

Go in peace.†C: Amen.

♫ POST-COMMUNION SONG:

C: ♫ Thank the Lord and sing his praise; tell everyone what he has done.Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name.

♫ POST-COMMUNION SONG:

C: ♫ He recalls his promises and leads his people forth in joywith shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia. Alleluia.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

M: Let us pray.C: Thank you, Lord, for this healing

gift. Strengthen our faith, so that we do not

set our hearts on earthly things, but love the things of heaven. »

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

As we are surrounded by things that are passing away, help us to cling to those that will last forever.

We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

CONCLUSIONBLESSING

M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favour,†

and give you peace. C: Amen.

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DISMISSALM: Go in peace. You are children of

God through faith in the Lord. C: In the name of Christ. Amen.

We sing our closing hymn:

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, LH 347 CAL 293

Arglwydd, arwain trwy’r anialwchWilliam Williams (1717-1791)Tr. St. 1: Peter Williams, 1771

Sts. 2,3: William Williams, c. 1772•

1. Guide me, O our great Jehovah,Pilgrim through this barren land.I am weak, but You are mighty;Hold me with Your powerful hand:Bread of heaven, Bread of heavenFeed me now and evermore.Feed me now and evermore.

2 .Open now the crystal fountainFrom which healing waters flow.Let the fire and cloudy pillarLead me all my journey through:Strong deliverer, Strong deliverer,O be still my strength and shield.O be still my strength and shield.

3. When I tread the verge of Jordan,Bid my anxious fears subside;Death of death, and hell’s destruction,Land me safe on Canaan’s side:Songs of praises Songs of praisesI will ever give to You.I will ever give to You. †

Go in peace. You are children of God

through faith in the Lord.

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