Northdale Lutheran Church & Christian Academy. A Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Church and School. Pastor Matthew Guse (as of 01/2021). Principal Dane Mattes.

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John 19: 28-30 
New International Version (NIV) 
The Death of Jesus 
 
Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. 30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Three Words of Truth 
Call to Worship 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 119 "Were You There" 
Invocation and Dialogue 
Confession 
Absolution 
Light all seven Tenebrae candles 
The Word of God 
First Lesson: Isaiah 52: 13-53: 12 
The first candle is extinguished. 
Psalm 2 (read responsively) 
The second candle is extinguished. 
Second Lesson: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9 
The third candle is extinguished. 
Hymn of Response: Red Hymnal 139 (1,6,7) "Jesus, In Your Dying Woes" 
The fourth candle is extinguished. 
Gospel Lesson: John 19: 17-30 
The fifth candle is extinguished. 
Hymn of the Day: Red Hymnal 138 (1,2,4-6) "Oh, Perfect Life of Love" 
Sermon Text: John 19: 28-30 
Sermon Theme: It Is Finished! (Three Words of Truth) 
Offering 
LORD's Prayer 
The sixth candle is extinguished. 
The Burial: John 19: 31-42 
The seventh candle is carried from the chancel. 
Prayer and Meditation in silence. 
Loud Noise representing the rending of Christ's tomb is heard and the seventh candle is returned to burn in the chancel. 
Congregational Hymn: Red Hymnal 125 "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
Pianist/Organist: Lynn Marggraf 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder.

John 19: 28-30 
New International Version (NIV)
The Death of Jesus

Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. 30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Three Words of Truth
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 119 "Were You There"
Invocation and Dialogue
Confession
Absolution
Light all seven Tenebrae candles
The Word of God
First Lesson: Isaiah 52: 13-53: 12
The first candle is extinguished.
Psalm 2 (read responsively)
The second candle is extinguished.
Second Lesson: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9
The third candle is extinguished.
Hymn of Response

Good Friday Tenebrae 2019 - It Is Finished! (John 19:28-30 NIV) live

John 19: 14-18 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about noon. 
 
“Here is your king,” Pilate said to the Jews. 
 
15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” 
 
“Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. 
 
“We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. 
 
16 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. 
 
The Crucifixion of Jesus 
 
So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). 18 There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship 
Red Hymnal Evening Prayer -- Vespers "The Service of Light" (pp. 54-61) 
Let My Prayer Rise Before You (Psalm 141) 
Responsive Passion History Reading: Part V 
Seasonal Response: All we like sheep have gone astray and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. By His wounds we are healed. 
Devotion Hymn: Red Hymnal 110 (1,4,6,7) "My Song Is Love Unknown" 
Devotion Text: John 19: 14-18 
Devotion theme: Three Words of Truth: Take Him Away 
Thanksgiving: My soul proclaims the greatness of the LORD (Mary's Song of Praise: The Magnificat) 
Offering 
LORD, Have Mercy 
LORD’s Prayer 
Prayer for Peace 
Song of Simeon 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Lynn Marggraf 
 
See worship folder for announcements. 
9 plays during service.

John 19: 14-18 
New International Version (NIV)

It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about noon.

“Here is your king,” Pilate said to the Jews.

15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!”

“Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked.

“We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered.

16 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.

The Crucifixion of Jesus

So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). 18 There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle.

Holy Bible, New International Version,  Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Call to Worship 
Red Hymnal Evening Prayer -- Vespers "The Service of Light" (pp. 54-61)
Let My Prayer Rise Before You (Psalm 141)
Responsive Passion History Reading:  Part V
Seasonal Response: All we 

Midweek Lent 6 2019 - Three Words of Truth: Take Him Away (John 19: 14-18 NIV) live

We apologize to anyone who tried to watch the live-stream of Ash Wednesday's service. We had some technical problems that weren't able to get solved until recently. You can access the worship folders and a copy of the sermons at our website under the Resources tab. Click on the Worship Materials tab and you will find them there. 
 
Deuteronomy 26:5-10 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
Then you shall declare before the LORD your God: “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down into Egypt with a few people and lived there and became a great nation, powerful and numerous. 6 But the Egyptians mistreated us and made us suffer, subjecting us to harsh labor. 7 Then we cried out to the LORD, the God of our ancestors, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our misery, toil and oppression. 8 So the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with signs and wonders. 9 He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; 10 and now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, LORD, have given me.” Place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before him. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 121 "Jesus, Grant that Balm and Healing" 
Invocation 
Confession 
Red Hymnal 304 (4,6,7) "Jesus Sinners Does Receive" 
Prayer of the Day 
The Word of God 
Second Lesson: Romans 10:8b-13 
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 91 (p. 100) 
Refrain Tune: Jane Marshall. From Psalms Together. Copyright 1988 Choristers Guild. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. 
Gospel Lesson: Luke 4: 1-13 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 201 "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" 
Children's Sermon between verses 2 and 3 
Sermon Text (First Lesson): Deuteronomy 26: 5-10 
Sermon Theme: Remember His Goodness and Worship Him 
The Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
LORD's Prayer 
Hymn: Red Hymnal 117 (1-3,6,7) "O Dearest Jesus" 
Final Prayer 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Dane Mattes 
 
See worship folder for announcements.

We apologize to anyone who tried to watch the live-stream of Ash Wednesday's service. We had some technical problems that weren't able to get solved until recently. You can access the worship folders and a copy of the sermons at our website under the Resources tab. Click on the Worship Materials tab and you will find them there.

Deuteronomy 26:5-10 
New International Version (NIV)

Then you shall declare before the LORD your God: “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down into Egypt with a few people and lived there and became a great nation, powerful and numerous. 6 But the Egyptians mistreated us and made us suffer, subjecting us to harsh labor. 7 Then we cried out to the LORD, the God of our ancestors, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our misery, toil and oppression. 8 So the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with signs and wonders. 9 He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with mil

Lent 1 2019 - Remember His Goodness and Worship Him (Deuteronomy 26: 5-10 NIV) live

Romans 10: 13-17 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 
 
14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 
 
16 But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship 
Red Hymnal Service of the Word (pp. 38-44) 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 195 "Holy,Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty" 
Invocation 
Confession of Sins 
Prayer and Praise 
Song of Praise "Oh Taste and See" 
Prayer of the Day 
First Lesson: Isaiah 6: 1-8 
Psalm of the Day: Psalm 85 (Red Hymnal p. 97) 
Refrain Tune: From The Psalmody for the Day, Series C. Copyright 1976 Fortress Press. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress. 
Second Lesson: Romans 10: 13-17 
Gospel Lesson: Luke 5: 1-11 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 566 "We All Are One in Mission" 
Sermon Text: Romans 10: 13-17 
Sermon Theme: We Need to Go! 
Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
LORD's Prayer 
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 573 "Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying" 
Prayer for Grace 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Dane Mattes 
 
See worship folder for announcements.

Romans 10: 13-17 
New International Version (NIV)

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

16 But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

Holy Bible, New International Version,  Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Call to Worship
Red Hymnal Service of the Word (pp. 38-44)
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 195 "Holy,Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty"
Invocation
Confession of Sins
Prayer and Praise
Song of Praise "Oh Taste and See"
P

Epiphany 5 2019 - We Need to Go! (Romans 10:13-17 NIV) live

Malachi 3: 1-4 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty. 
 
2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, 4 and the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be acceptable to the Lord, as in days gone by, as in former years. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship 
Gathering Rite: "Come, Come Emmanuel" by James J. Chepponis 
copyright 1995 GIA Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 
Invocation 
Confession and Absolution 
Prayer and Praise: Red Hymnal 12 (1,3,4) "Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes" 
First Lesson: Malachi 3: 1-4 (sermon text) 
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 24 (p. 73) 
Second Lesson: Philippians 1: 3-11 
Gospel Lesson: Luke 3: 1-6 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 16 "On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry" 
Sermon Text: Malachi 3: 1-4 
Sermon Theme: Be At Peace 
The Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Hymn: Blue Hymnal 702 "Prepare the Royal Highway" 
Final Prayer 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Dane Mattes 
 
See worship folder for announcements. 
 
Mid-Week Advent Worship: We annually have one, mid-week Advent worship opportunity. This year, we will offer this opportunity on Wednesday, December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to set aside some time during a busy month and focus on the promises of our God in anticipation of his coming. 
 
Annual Christmas Dinner/White Elephant Gift Auction: Our annual Christmas Dinner/White Elephant gift auction will be held on Sunday, December 16 after our second service. This is an annual gathering that is a blast. We ask each person to bring a gift to auction off and all of the proceeds help to fund our Women of Northdale who take care of the paraments and the decorations in our church. There will be a potluck dinner served that day. We will have a sign up sheet in the entryway if you are planning to attend, just so we know we have a variety of foods available. Set your calendars and plan to attend this great fun activity.

Malachi 3: 1-4 
New International Version (NIV)

“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty.

2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, 4 and the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be acceptable to the Lord, as in days gone by, as in former years.

Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Call to Worship
Gathering Rite: "Come, Come Emmanuel" by James J. Chepponis 
copyright 1995 GIA Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Invocation
Confessio

Second Sunday in Advent 2018 - Be At Peace (Malachi 3:1-4 NIV) sermon

Second Sunday in Advent 2018 - Be At Peace (Malachi 3:1-4 NIV) live

Matthew 27: 27-31 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
The Soldiers Mock Jesus 
 
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. 30 They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. 31 After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship 
Opening Hymn: Blue Hymnal 728 "Jerusalem the Golden" 
Invocation 
A Dialogue for Christ the King 
Prayer and Praise: Red Hymnal 239 (3,4) "Glory Be to God the Father" 
Prayer of the Day 
First Lesson: Ezekiel 34: 11-16;23-24 
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 47 (p. 85) 
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15: 20-28 
Gospel Lesson (Sermon text): Matthew 27: 27-31 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 217 "The Head that Once Was Crowned" 
Children's sermon between verses 3 and 4 of the sermon hymn 
Sermon Theme: Worship Your King 
The Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
LORD's Prayer 
Hymn: Red Hymnal 341 "Crown Him with Many Crowns" 
Final Prayer 
Blessing 
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 370 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" 
WELS Connection November 2018 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOftvyJH9tw) - This is the November 2018 edition of the WELS Connection, a monthly news video from our national church body - the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). This month we learn about one national church body's work to pass God's Gospel on to the next generation through an international youth rally and Kids Connection. Learn more by visiting http://www.wels.net/discipleship/ 
 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Lynn Marggraf 
 
See worship folder for announcements.

Matthew 27: 27-31
New International Version (NIV)

The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. 30 They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. 31 After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: Blue Hymnal 728 "Jerusalem the Golden"
Invocation
A Dialogue for Christ the King
Prayer and Praise: Red Hymnal 239 (3,4) "Glory Be to God the Father"
Prayer of the Day
First Lesson:

Christ the King 2018 - Worship Your King (Matthew 27:27-31 NIV) children's sermon

Romans 13: 1-10 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
Submission to Governing Authorities 
 
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 
 
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. 
 
Love Fulfills the Law 
 
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship 
Red Hymnal The Service of the Word (pp. 38-44) 
Opening Hymn: Blue Hymnal 785 (1,3,4,6,7) "O LORD of Nations" 
 
Text: copyright 2001 Laurie F. Guager. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. 
Tune and Setting: copyright 1998 Joseph Herl. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. 
 
Invocation 
Confession of Sins 
"Oh, Taste and See" 
Northdale Lutheran School covers Red Hymnal 490 "Love in Christ Is Strong and Living” as their anthem. 
 
First Lesson: Ezekiel 33: 7-11 
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 51a (p. 86) 
Second Lesson (Sermon text): Romans 13: 1-10 
Verse of the Day 
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 18: 15-20 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 617 "Christ, by Heavenly Hosts Adored" 
Sermon Text: Romans 13: 1-10 
Sermon Theme: Love in All Things 
Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 494 "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" 
Prayer for Grace 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Dane Mattes 
 
Announcements - Please see Worship Folder. 
 
Congregational Budget Meeting: We are holding a Congregational Meeting to approve the budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year after the ten thirty am service this morning. With a drop in enrollment this year, our budget has become very tight. Congregational support is greatly needed to help us meet the financial needs of our ministry. More information will be shared at this meeting. We encourage every member to join us for this important meeting. 
 
Sunday School Starts Today: Kickoff Sunday for Sunday School is today. It’s our goal to have every child at Northdale Lutheran participate in our Sunday School program. We meet in the school building at nine fifteen am every morning. Parents, please take this responsibility seriously as we work together with you to teach your children God’s Word and bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. See you next Sunday! 
 
Pastor Vann to Milwaukee: Pastor Vann will be traveling to Milwaukee this coming Wednesday through Saturday for the fall Board for Home Missions meeting. If you need pastor during this time, you can reach him at his cell phone number 813-787-4854 
 
Moms and Tots: The fall Moms and Tots sessions will be starting on Tuesday, September 18 and continue for the next eight Tuesdays. Sessions will be held at nine thirty am and eleven o’clock am each Tuesday morning. Spots are still available. Please register online at http://www.northdalelutheran.org/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=14933&sec_id=2325

Romans 13: 1-10 
New International Version (NIV)

Submission to Governing Authorities

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the 

Pentecost 16 2018 - Love in All Things (Romans 13:1-10 NIV) sermon

Romans 7: 15-25a 
Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) 
 
For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not keep doing what I want. Instead, I do what I hate. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 But now it is no longer I who am doing it, but it is sin living in me. 18 Indeed, I know that good does not live in me, that is, in my sinful flesh. The desire to do good is present with me, but I am not able to carry it out. 19 So I fail to do the good I want to do. Instead, the evil I do not want to do, that is what I keep doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who am doing it, but it is sin living in me. 
 
21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is present with me. 22 I certainly delight in God’s law according to my inner self, 23 but I see a different law at work in my members, waging war against the law of my mind and taking me captive to the law of sin, which is present in my members. 24 What a miserable wretch I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord! 
 
The Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV), New Testament & Psalms copyright 2017 
 
Call to Worship 
Luther's Morning Prayer 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 336 "Come unto Me, Ye Weary" 
Invocation 
Prayer and Praise 
Song of Praise: Red Hymnal 234 (1,3,5) "Praise to the LORD, the Almighty" 
Prayer of the Day 
First Lesson: Exodus 33: 12-23 
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 145 (p. 119) 
Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-30 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 372 "I Lay My Sins on Jesus" 
(between verse 3 and 4 of Sermon Hymn): Children's Sermon 
Sermon text: Romans 7: 15-25 
Sermon Theme: Find Your Rest in Jesus 
Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 411 "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" 
Prayer for Grace 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Tabitha Vannieuwenhoven 
See worship folder for announcements. 
 
VBS 2018 Registration Now Open: Registration is now open for our summer Vacation Bible School (VBS.) The VBS is called Splash Canyon: God's Promise on Life's Wild Ride. Our VBS will be held July 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Children beginning at age 3 through going into 5th grade are welcome to join us. The price is the same as last year: $30 online beforehand, $35 at the door on the first day. You can find the registration at http://www.northdalelutheran.org/page/2325/22970/Vacation-Bible-School-2018 This is a great event in which to invite family and friends. 
 
Don't forget to pick up your July newsletters so the church can save on postage.

Romans 7: 15-25a
Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)

For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not keep doing what I want. Instead, I do what I hate. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 But now it is no longer I who am doing it, but it is sin living in me. 18 Indeed, I know that good does not live in me, that is, in my sinful flesh. The desire to do good is present with me, but I am not able to carry it out. 19 So I fail to do the good I want to do. Instead, the evil I do not want to do, that is what I keep doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who am doing it, but it is sin living in me.

21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is present with me. 22 I certainly delight in God’s law according to my inner self, 23 but I see a different law at work in my members, waging war against the law of my mind and taking me captive to the law of sin, which is present in my members. 24 What a miserabl

Pentecost 7 2018 - Find Your Rest in Jesus (Romans 7:15-25a EHV) children's sermon

Jeremiah 28: 5-9 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
5 Then the prophet Jeremiah replied to the prophet Hananiah before the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the Lord. 6 He said, “Amen! May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied by bringing the articles of the LORD's house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. 7 Nevertheless, listen to what I have to say in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people: 8 From early times the prophets who preceded you and me have prophesied war, disaster and plague against many countries and great kingdoms. 9 But the prophet who prophesies peace will be recognized as one truly sent by the LORD only if his prediction comes true.” 
 
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Call for Worship: The Common Service (Red Hymnal pp. 15-25 ) 
Opening Hymn: 
Red Hymnal 452 "Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus" 
Invocation 
Confession 
"Lord , Have Mercy" 
Absolution 
Prayer and Praise 
Prayer of the Day 
Red Hymnal Psalm 89 (p. 98) 
Second Lesson: Romans 6: 1b-11 
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10: 34-42 
Nicene Creed 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 453 "Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spoke" 
Sermon: Only the Truth Brings True Peace! 
Thanksgiving 
Offering 
Installation of Officers (Both Services) - Officers follow: 
Dave Hartwig: Chairman 
Jeff Berg: Secretary 
Larry Blaisel: Treasurer 
Steve Ward: Evangelism/Outreach Elder 
Chris Teeples: Church Ministry Elder 
Nick Koren: School Ministry Elder 
Mike Laurin: Land and Facilities Elder 
 
Prayer of the Church 
LORD's Prayer 
Communion Hymn: 
Red Hymnal 465 "Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken" 
Red Hymnal 618 "Before the LORD We Bow" 
Song of Simeon 
Final Prayer 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Lynn Marggraf 
 
Announcements - Please see Worship Folder. 
 
The July 4th Parade is on Wednesday at 10: 00 am in downtown Lutz 
 
Principal Moving Fund: Our goal is to raise $10,000 by the end of June. To date, we have raised $7,020 toward this goal. We thank those who have donated already and ask for everyone else to join us in this effort. You can either donate by writing a separate check and putting “Principal Moving Fund” on the check and putting it in the offering plate. You can also give online using the “Principal Moving Fund” category. Thank you for your help in meeting this need. 
 
VBS (Vacation Bible School) Meeting: It’s time again to start planning for our 2018 Vacation Bible School. Our VBS is planned for July 16-20. We will be looking for many volunteers to help us with this. A meeting will be held on Monday, July 2 starting at 6: 30 p.m. for everyone who wants to help with our VBS. If you are interested in helping, you can talk with Kristin Phillips or Pastor Vann and they will get you more information. If you (or someone you know) are looking to register for VBS, you can do so at our church website: http://www.northdalelutheran.org.

Jeremiah 28: 5-9 
New International Version (NIV)

5 Then the prophet Jeremiah replied to the prophet Hananiah before the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the Lord. 6 He said, “Amen! May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied by bringing the articles of the LORD's house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. 7 Nevertheless, listen to what I have to say in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people: 8 From early times the prophets who preceded you and me have prophesied war, disaster and plague against many countries and great kingdoms. 9 But the prophet who prophesies peace will be recognized as one truly sent by the LORD only if his prediction comes true.”

Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Call for Worship: The Common Service (Red Hymnal pp. 15-25 )
Opening Hymn:
Red Hymnal 452 "Let Us Ever Walk with

Pentecost 6 2018 - Only the Truth Brings True Peace! (Jeremiah 28:5-9 NIV) live

Exodus 3: 1-15 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
Moses and the Burning Bush 
 
 
3 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” 
 
4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” 
 
And Moses said, “Here I am.” 
 
5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 Then he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God. 
 
7 The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. 8 So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. 9 And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. 10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” 
 
11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 
 
12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.” 
 
13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” 
 
14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” 
 
15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ 
 
“This is my name forever, 
 the name you shall call me 
 from generation to generation. 
 
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Call to Worship 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 545 "Send, O LORD, Your Holy Spirit" 
Invocation 
Confession of Sins 
Sacrament of Baptism for Jonathan Marshall Mosakowski 
Exhortation 
Prayer and Praise 
Song of Praise: Red Hymnal 239 (2,4) "Glory Be to God the Father" 
Prayer of the Day 
Second Lesson: Romans 4: 18-25 
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 119c (p. 111) 
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 9: 9-13 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 596 "Let Me Be Yours Forever" 
Children's sermon between the 2nd and 3rd verse 
Sermon Text: Exodus 3: 1-15 
Sermon: Marvel at God's Mercy 
Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Red Hymnal 543 "God of the Prophets" 
Final Prayer 
Blessing 
 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
Pianist/Organist: Mark Thiesfeldt (his last Sunday) 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder. 
 
See worship folder for announcements. 
 
We are currently raising the $10,000 principal moving funds for the Mattes family and hope to have it by the end of June. This money was not budgeted as part of our yearly budget which was approved for this fiscal year. So we will need to raise the money outside of our budget to cover these costs. To date, we have raised $6,405 toward this goal. We thank those who have donated already and ask for everyone else to join us in this effort. You can either donate by writing a separate check and putting “Principal Moving Fund” on the check and putting it in the offering plate. You can also give online using the “Principal Moving Fund” category. Thank you for your help in meeting this need. 
 
We are excited that in just a few weeks, the Mattes family will be making their move to join us in our ministry here at Northdale. We want to welcome them into our Northdale Family. So we will hosting a gift card shower for them. A display has been put up in the entryway to the church. Just purchase a gift card for them (it could be anything! Publix, Target, any restaurant, even a VISA or MasterCard Check card) and put it in the sand bucket in the entryway. This is a great way to help welcome our new principal and his family.

Exodus 3: 1-15 
New International Version (NIV)

Moses and the Burning Bush


3 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.”

4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!”

And Moses said, “Here I am.”

5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 Then he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.

7 The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. 

Pentecost 3 2018 - Marvel at God's Mercy (Exodus 3:1-15 NIV) sermon

Matthew 21: 1-11 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem 
 
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” 
 
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 
 
5 
“Say to Daughter Zion, 
 ‘See, your king comes to you, 
gentle and riding on a donkey, 
 and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” 
 
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, 
 
“Hosanna to the Son of David!” 
 
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” 
 
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 
 
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 
 
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” 
 
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Passion Sunday 
Call to Worship 
Palm Sunday Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11 
Opening Hymn and Palm Processional: Red Hymnal 131 "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" with Tune: VALET WILL ICH DIR GUBEN (7676 D) Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635, alt. 
Prayer of the Day 
The Passion of Our LORD According to St. Matthew 
Red Hymnal 98 (1) "Jesus, I Will Ponder Now" 
Part One; Matthew 26: 1-35 
Red Hymnal 312 (1) "Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared" 
Part Two: Matthew 26: 36-56 
Red Hymnal 472 (1) "Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray" 
Part Three: Matthew 26: 57-75 
Red Hymnal 117 (3) "O Dearest Jesus" 
Matthew 27: 1-26 
Red Hymnal 105 (1) "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" 
Matthew 27: 27-56 
Red Hymnal 125 (1,3) "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" 
Matthew 27: 57-66 
Red Hymnal 105 (5) "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" 
Sermon theme: First the Cross ... then the Glory! 
The Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
The LORD's Prayer 
Hymn: Blue Hymnal 716 "No Tramp of Soldiers' Marching Feet" 
Final Prayer 
Blessing 
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 133 (5) "Ride On, Ride On in Majesty" 
WELS Connection March 2018 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NybsWUJ7HZs&list=PLsqXQXAcelPHt7jgKVyiWsrX3IQ7wth8f) - This is the March 2018 edition of the WELS Connection, a monthly video of news from our national church body - the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). This month we learn about our WELS school systems. 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Mark Thiesfeldt 
 
See worship folder for announcements. 
 
Sign ups for Easter Breakfast and Easter Lilies are on the table in the mailbox room. Please stop by and sign up where appropriate.

Matthew 21: 1-11
New International Version (NIV)

Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

5 
“Say to Daughter Zion,
    ‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
    and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna t

Palm Sunday 2018 - First the Cross ... then the Glory! (Matthew 21:1-11 NIV) sermon

Technical Difficulties - Sound fixed during sermon 
 
Isaiah 25: 6-9 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare 
 a feast of rich food for all peoples, 
a banquet of aged wine— 
 the best of meats and the finest of wines. 
7 
On this mountain he will destroy 
 the shroud that enfolds all peoples, 
the sheet that covers all nations; 
8 
 he will swallow up death forever. 
The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears 
 from all faces; 
he will remove his people’s disgrace 
 from all the earth. 
The Lord has spoken. 
 
9 In that day they will say, 
 
“Surely this is our God; 
 we trusted in him, and he saved us. 
This is the Lord, we trusted in him; 
 let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship: "The Service" 
 
FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, WE WILL BE PREVIEWING THIS LITURGY ENTITLED, “THE SERVICE.” OUR NEW HYMNAL COMMITTEE HAS ASKED US TO PREVIEW THIS SERVICE AND SHARE OUR COMMENTS ABOUT IT. THEY ARE CONSIDERING USING THIS SERVICE WITH THREE DIFFERENT MUSICAL SETTINGS FOR THE NEW HYMNAL. THIS ORDER OF SERVICE IS BOTH OLD AND NEW. IT IS A VERSION OF THE HISTORIC LITURGY OF THE WESTERN CHRISTIAN CHURCH. THE PROGRESSION OF THE SERVICE IS FAMILIAR TO WORSHIPERS IN OUR CHURCH BODY, AND THERE ARE SOME ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE THAT ARE NEW OR DIFFERENT. 
 
THE TEXT OF THE SERVICE IS BEING PRESENTED AS THE STANDARD LITURGICAL TEXT FOR THE NEW HYMNAL. THE PROGRESSION AND BASIC TEXTS WILL ENCOURAGE CONTINUITY AND FAMILIARITY, AND THE MUSICAL SETTINGS WILL OFFER VARIETY. TODAY, WE CONTINUE INTRODUCING THE NEW MUSICAL SETTINGS WHICH ARE BEING OFFERED. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED AS WE LEARN THIS NEW LITURGY. PLEASE JOIN IN SINGING ONLY WHEN YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE DOING SO. YOU MAY CHOOSE TO JUST LISTEN FOR A WEEK OR TWO UNTIL YOU HAVE LEARNED THE NEW MELODIES. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE ANY COMMENTS YOU MAY HAVE WITH PASTOR VANN. 
 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 550 “Behold a Host, Arrayed in White” 
Invocation 
Confession of Sins 
Absolution 
Lord, Have Mercy 
"Glory to God in the Highest" copyright 2009, 2017 (WELS) by Ricky Manalo, CSP. OCP Publications. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission. 
Prayer of the Day 
First Lesson: Isaiah 25: 6-9 
Red Hymnal Psalm 119 (p. 109) 
Second Lesson: Revelation 20: 4-6 
"Gospel Acclamation" copyright 2009 by Ricky Manalo, CSP. OCP Publications. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission. 
Gospel Lesson: John 11: 32-44 
Sermon Hymn: Blue Hymnal 730 “Blessed Are They” 
Sermon Text: Isaiah 25: 6-9 
Sermon Theme: God’s Saints Rejoice! 
Nicene Creed 
Prayer of the Church 
Preface to Communion 
"Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)" copyright 2009 by Ricky Manalo, CSP. OCP Publications. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission. 
Prayer of Thanksgiving 
Lord's Prayer 
Words of Institution 
"Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)" copyright 2009 by Ricky Manalo, CSP. OCP Publications. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission. 
Distribution Hymns: 
Red Hymnal 310 “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table” 
Red Hymnal 551 “For All the Saints” 
Offering 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Lynn Marggraf 
Guest Pastor: Paul Werner (Pastor Vann’s father-in-law) 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder. 
9:00 am Choir Practice prior to Bible Study

Technical Difficulties - Sound fixed during sermon

Isaiah 25: 6-9
New International Version (NIV)

On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare
    a feast of rich food for all peoples,
a banquet of aged wine—
    the best of meats and the finest of wines.
7 
On this mountain he will destroy
    the shroud that enfolds all peoples,
the sheet that covers all nations;
8 
    he will swallow up death forever.
The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears
    from all faces;
he will remove his people’s disgrace
    from all the earth.
The Lord has spoken.

9 In that day they will say,

“Surely this is our God;
    we trusted in him, and he saved us.
This is the Lord, we trusted in him;
    let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Call to Worship: "The Service"

FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, WE WILL BE PREVIEWING THIS LITURGY ENTITLED, “THE 

All Saints Day 2017 - God's Saints Rejoice! (Isaiah 25:6-9 NIV) sermon

All Saints Day 2017 - God's Saints Rejoice! (Isaiah 25:6-9 NIV) with  fixed sound

Jeremiah 23: 1-6 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
The Righteous Branch 
 
 
23 “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the LORD. 2 Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,” declares the LORD. 3 “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. 4 I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the LORD. 
 
5 
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, 
 “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, 
a King who will reign wisely 
 and do what is just and right in the land. 
6 
In his days Judah will be saved 
 and Israel will live in safety. 
This is the name by which he will be called: 
 The LORD Our Righteous Savior. 
 
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The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation is Tuesday! 
Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone. 
Jesus Christ Alone is the Rock. 
 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 200 "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" 
Invocation 
Dialogue 
All Sing to the Tune of Red Hymnal 538 "The Church's One Foundation" lyrics beginning Preserve Your Word, O Savior 
A Litany of Remembering 
First Lesson: 2 Kings 22: 1-11;23: 1-3 
Red Hymnal Psalm 85 (p. 97) 
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 2: 1-14 
"Gospel Acclamation" copyright 2009 by Ricky Manalo, CSP. OCP Publications. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission. 
Gospel Lesson: John 8: 31-36 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 199 "In Trembling Hands, Lord God, We Hold" 
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23: 1-6 
Sermon Theme: Here We Stand! 
Apostles' Creed 
Offering 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Hymn: Red Hymnal 289 "Preserve Your Word, O Savior" 
Prayer 
Blessing 
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 293 "God's Word Is Our Great Heritage" 
Written for the Lutheran Church's 300th Anniversary of the Reformation in 1817 as the 5th Stanza of "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Lynn Marggraf 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder. 
9:00 am Choir Practice prior to Bible Study 
 
Don't forget to pick up your November newsletters so the church can save on postage.

Jeremiah 23: 1-6
New International Version (NIV)

The Righteous Branch


23 “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the LORD. 2 Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,” declares the LORD. 3 “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. 4 I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the LORD.

5 
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD,
    “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch,
a King who will reign wisely
    and do what is just and right in the land.
6 
In his days Judah will be saved

Reformation Sunday 2017 (500th Anniv.) - Here We Stand! (Jeremiah 23:1-6 NIV) sermon

Reformation Sunday 2017 (500th Anniv.) - Here We Stand! (Jeremiah 23:1-6 NIV)

Due to Hurricane Irma this Saturday evening service is the only service this weekend. 
 
Mark 7 :31-37 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man 
 
31 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. 
 
33 After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. 34 He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). 35 At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly. 
 
36 Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. 37 People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship: "The Service" 
 
FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, WE WILL BE PREVIEWING THIS LITURGY ENTITLED, “THE SERVICE.” OUR NEW HYMNAL COMMITTEE HAS ASKED US TO PREVIEW THIS SERVICE AND SHARE OUR COMMENTS ABOUT IT. THEY ARE CONSIDERING USING THIS SERVICE WITH THREE DIFFERENT MUSICAL SETTINGS FOR THE NEW HYMNAL. THIS ORDER OF SERVICE IS BOTH OLD AND NEW. IT IS A VERSION OF THE HISTORIC LITURGY OF THE WESTERN CHRISTIAN CHURCH. THE PROGRESSION OF THE SERVICE IS FAMILIAR TO WORSHIPERS IN OUR CHURCH BODY, AND THERE ARE SOME ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE THAT ARE NEW OR DIFFERENT. 
THE TEXT OF THE SERVICE IS BEING PRESENTED AS THE STANDARD LITURGICAL TEXT FOR THE NEW HYMNAL. THE PROGRESSION AND BASIC TEXTS WILL ENCOURAGE CONTINUITY AND FAMILIARITY, AND THE MUSICAL SETTINGS WILL OFFER VARIETY. WE WILL WORK WITH JUST THE NEW TEXT FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS. AFTER THAT, WE WILL INTRODUCE THE NEW MUSICAL SETTINGS WHICH ARE BEING OFFERED. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED AS WE LEARN THIS NEW LITURGY. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE ANY COMMENTS YOU MAY HAVE WITH PASTOR VANN. 
 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 235 "Praise the Almighty; My Soul, Adore HIM" 
First Lesson: Isaiah 34:5-7a 
Red Hymnal Psalm 146 (p. 120) 
Second Lesson: Acts 3:1-10 
Gospel Lesson: Mark 7: 31-37 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 428 "Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me" 
Sermon Text: Mark 7: 31-37 
Sermon Theme: Jesus Does Everything Well 
Apostles' Creed 
Prayer of the Church 
Offering 
Final Hymn: Blue Hymnal 782 "Lord, Support Us All Day Long" 
Prayer 
Lord's Prayer 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Lynn Marggraf 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder.

Due to Hurricane Irma this Saturday evening service is the only service this weekend.

Mark 7 :31-37
New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man

31 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him.

33 After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. 34 He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). 35 At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.

36 Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. 37 People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

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Pentecost 14 2017 - Jesus Does Everything Well (Mark 7:31-37 NIV) sermon

1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
Warnings From Israel’s History 
 
 
10 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness .... 
 
11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 
 
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Call for Worship 
 
Martin Luther's Morning Prayer 
Red Hymnal 471 "Renew Me, O Eternal Light" 
Hymn of Praise: Red Hymnal 234 (1,3,5) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" 
First Lesson: Exodus 16: 15-31 
Red Hymnal Psalm 34 (p. 80) 
Gospel Lesson: John 6: 24-35 
Sermon Hymn; Red Hymnal 402 "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" 
Sermon Text (2nd Lesson): 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13 NIV 
Sermon Theme: You Are Privileged People 
Apostles' Creed 
Red Hymnal 485 "We Give Thee but Thine Own" 
Commissioning of Staff for the New School Year 
Invocation for the Start of the New School Year 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Red Hymnal 331 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" 
Prayer for Grace 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Mark Thiesfeldt 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder. 
Thursday Night Bible Study is the People's Bible: Leviticus. We just started Thursday August 3.

1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13
New International Version (NIV)

Warnings From Israel’s History


10 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness ....

11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way 

Pentecost 10 2017 - You Are Privileged People (1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13 NIV) sermon

The file for the live stream may have been corrupted. Here is the latest from my backups. We had 15 views in the live stream. 
 
1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
Warnings From Israel’s History 
 
 
10 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness .... 
 
11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call for Worship 
 
Martin Luther's Morning Prayer 
Red Hymnal 471 "Renew Me, O Eternal Light" 
Hymn of Praise: Red Hymnal 234 (1,3,5) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" 
First Lesson: Exodus 16: 15-31 
Red Hymnal Psalm 34 (p. 80) 
Gospel Lesson: John 6: 24-35 
Sermon Hymn; Red Hymnal 402 "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" 
Sermon Text (2nd Lesson): 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13 NIV 
Sermon Theme: You Are Privileged People 
Apostles' Creed 
Red Hymnal 485 "We Give Thee but Thine Own" 
Commissioning of Staff for the New School Year 
Invocation for the Start of the New School Year 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Red Hymnal 331 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" 
Prayer for Grace 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Pianist/Organist: Mark Thiesfeldt 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder. 
Thursday Night Bible Study is the People's Bible: Leviticus. We just started Thursday August 3.

The file for the live stream may have been corrupted. Here is the latest from my backups. We had 15 views in the live stream.

1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13
New International Version (NIV)

Warnings From Israel’s History


10 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness ....

11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And 

Pentecost 10 2017 - You Are Privileged People (1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 11-13 NIV)

2 Kings 6:8-17 
New International Version (NIV) 
 
 
Elisha Traps Blinded Arameans 
 
8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 
 
9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. 
 
11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” 
 
12 “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” 
 
13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city. 
 
15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. 
 
16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 
 
17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 
 
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 
 
Call to Worship 
Blue Hymnal Divine Service I (pp. 15-27) 
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 446 "I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus" 
First Lesson: 2 Kings 6:8-17 (also Sermon Text) 
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 46 (p. 84) 
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 
Gospel Lesson: Mark 6: 45-56 
Nicene Creed 
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 440 "On Eagles' Wings" 
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 6: 8-17 
Sermon Theme: It's What You Don't See 
Offering: Red Hymnal 483 "Lord of All Good" 
Prayer of the Church 
Lord's Prayer 
Communion Hymns: 
Red Hymnal 473 "Savior, I Follow On" 
Red Hymnal 444 "If You But Trust in God to Guide You" 
Song of Simeon 
Blessing 
 
Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House 
 
Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House 
Pianist/Organist: Mark Thiesfeldt 
 
Announcements - See Worship Folder. 
Thursday Night Bible Study is the People's Bible: Leviticus. We just started last Thursday. 
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2 Kings 6:8-17
New International Version (NIV)


Elisha Traps Blinded Arameans

8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.”

9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.

11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?”

12 “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong f

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