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WE GATHER

* GATHERING:   “Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now”.....  #527

* GREETING                                                                    pg. 147

P:  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.

* KYRIE                                                                          pg. 147

L:  In peace, let us pray to the Lord.   

C: Lord, have mercy

L:  For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to

    the Lord.        

C:  Lord, have mercy.

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.

C: Lord, have mercy.

L: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and   

    praise, let us pray to the Lord.     

C: Lord, have mercy.

L: Help, save, comfort, and defend us gracious Lord.     C: Amen.

* HYMN OF PRAISE           “This Is the Feast”         pg. 149

L:  This is the feast of victory for our God.  Alleluia.

C: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God.  Power and riches and wisdom and strength, and honor and blessing and glory are his.

This is the feast of victory for our God.  Alleluia. 

Sing with all the people of God and join in the hymn of all creation:  Blessing and honor and glory and might be to God and the lamb forever.  Amen.

This is the feast of victory for our God, for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign, Alleluia.  Alleluia.

* PRAYER OF THE DAY                            pg. 150

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WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

  THE READING I Thess. 1: 1-10             Bible, pg. 1837

* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (stand and sing) 

"Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!"

* HOLY GOSPEL        Matthew 22: 15-22            Bible, pg. 1535

   Say before the reading:  Glory to You, O Lord.       Say after the reading:    Praise to You, O Christ.

SERMON                       

* HYMN “We Give Thee but Thine Own”............................. #686

*APOSTLES CREED

      I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

      I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

      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.

* CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

   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. 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 and forgive us.  Amen.

   The pastor announces God’s forgiveness:

    P:   God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. 

             In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.  C: Amen.

* PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

* SHARING THE PEACE

   P: The peace of Christ be with you always.

   C: And also with you.

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WE SHARE THE LORD’S SUPPER

   OFFERING & SETTING THE TABLE

               We continue worship with our tithes and offerings.

       (please sign and pass the attendance pad located near the center aisle)

* OFFERING PRAYER 

        * THE GREAT THANKSGIVING             pg. 152

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

P:  Lift up your hearts.

C:  We lift them to the Lord.

P:  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C:  It is right to give our thanks and praise.

THE PREFACE

P:   Let us pray.  It is indeed right, our duty and our joy…

OUR RESPONSE:  “Holy, Holy”                  pg. 153

      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.

THANKSGIVING & LORD’S PRAYER

* WORDS OF INSTITUTION

* THE LORD’S PRAYER

P:  Let us join together in the prayer Jesus taught us…

 COMMUNION

   Scripture Song: “Lamb of God”                     pg. 154

   Hymn:   “O Christ, Our Hope”....................... #604

   Hymn:   “Take My Life, that I May Be”........... #685

* PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

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WE ARE SENT TO SERVE

* BLESSING

     P:  Receive the blessing:  The Lord bless you and keep you.   The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.  The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.

C:  Amen.

* SENDING SONG:  “God of Grace and God of Glory”........ #705

* DISMISSAL

     Go in peace. Serve the Lord. 

   Thanks be to God!