“The People of Christ Sharing the Love of Christ”

Christ Lutheran Church 300 East Monroe Street

Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 442-5844

Website: www.christaustin.org

Rev. John C. Stennfeld, Pastor

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COMMUNION ANNOUNCEMENT Here at Christ Lutheran Church we believe, teach and confess that Jesus Christ is the only Savior from sin, and that He alone is the way to eternal life. We believe, teach, and confess that in the Sacrament of Holy Communion the true body and blood of Jesus Christ is received along with the elements of bread and wine, and that the reception of this gift in faith is a means through which God Himself forgives our sins, strengthens us in faith, and unites us as His children. If your own personal beliefs are in complete harmony with these Biblical truths, if you are a baptized Christian who has been instructed in these Lutheran confessions, if you recognize the reality of sin in your life and desire to receive God’s forgiveness, and if you acknowledge that receiving Holy Communion at our table expresses an implied unity with us in the body of Christ you are welcome to join us at the table of our Lord.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Christ Lutheran Church is to connect people to Jesus through:

● Inspirational worship ● Loving service ● Caring fellowship ● Relevant education

so that they may know, and grow in, his love.

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EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 26, 2020

AS WE GATHER We are among the many who have struggled to believe in a world where it seems our enemies triumph and our own wills fail us. But the promises of God are not only for the present. They point us to that which is to come. To know the Lord is to know His promises without having seen them fulfilled. Gathering around His Word and Table, we meet those promises. His voice speaks of what will be, and in the flesh and blood of Christ, we taste the future that will come by His power and promise. To know the Lord in this way is to enjoy comfort in trial and to have hope that will endure the tests that come.

PRESERVICE MUSIC “Holy Ground” H.I.S. Band We are standing on holy ground, And we know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now, We are standing in His presence on holy ground.

I am standing on holy ground, And I know that there are angels all around. I will praise Jesus now, When I’m standing in His presence on holy ground. In His presence on holy ground. "Holy Ground" words and music by Christopher Beatty © Words and music: 1982 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, Birdwing Music Used by Permission. CCLI License #769388

WELCOME

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(please rise)

INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

Pastor: Do good, O Lord, to those who hold fast to Your name People: and to those upright in heart. Pastor: But those who turn aside to their crooked ways, People: the Lord will lead away with evildoers. Silence for self-examination Pastor: Let us confess our sins to God, our Father. People: O Lord, have mercy upon us poor, miserable sinners. We have

offended You in thought, word, and deed. We have sinned against our neighbor. Spare us, O God, who confess our sins to You and who hide not our faults from Your eyes. Restore the penitent and forgive us all our sins according to the promise of Your mercy revealed to us in Jesus Christ, our Lord. As He suffered and died to cover our sins, cover us with His righteousness, and grant us grace that today and every day we live upright, sober, and godly lives to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. Through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, our Savior, you have been made children of God in Baptism and live because of His mercy. As a called and ordained servant of Christ and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen. Pastor: May He who began this good work within you bring it to completion on the

day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Peace be with you. People: And also with you.

SONG OF PRAISE “Majesty” H.I.S. Band

Majesty…. Worship His Majesty. Unto Jesus be all glory, power, and praise. Majesty… Kingdom authority. Flow from His throne… unto His own… His anthem raise.

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So exalt, lift up on high, the name of Jesus. Magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus, the King. Majesty… Worship His Majesty. Jesus who died… now glorified… King of all Kings.

Majesty! “Majesty” words and music by Jack Hayford © Words and music: 1981 New Spring Used by Permission. CCLI License #769388

RESPONSIVE PSALM 125

Pastor: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, People: which cannot be moved, but abides forever. Pastor: As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people People: from this time forth and forevermore. Pastor: For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the

righteous, People: lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong. Pastor: Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, People: and to those who are upright in their hearts! Pastor: But those who turn aside to their crooked ways the LORD will lead astray

with evildoers, People: Peace be upon Israel! People: Glory be the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in

the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Psalm 125 from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. License #10004991.

SALUTATION

Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Pastor: Let us pray. Mighty God, Your love once called a people and made them Your chosen instrument from which You would bring forth Your Son. Grant to us the same love and grace that we might be Your own and live under You in

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Your kingdom forevermore; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

People: Amen. (please be seated)

OLD TESTAMENT READING Deuteronomy 7:6–9

(Because the Lord loves you, He has chosen you to be His treasured possession.)

EPISTLE Romans 8:28-39

(Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ our Savior.)

HYMN “God Works in All Things This We Know” H.I.S. Band By Rev. John C. Stennfeld Text: Romans 8:28

Tune: St. Anne God works in all things, this we know, For thus, His word, declares, To bring about the good for those Who are His heav’nly heirs. Those God foreknew, He also chose, To be just like His son, To live with Him in heav’n above, When life on earth is done. What shall we say when troubles come, When we have suffered loss? If God be for us, we still claim The vic’try of the cross! (please rise)

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 13:44-52 (The kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure.)

CREED Nicene Creed

People: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

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And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. (please be seated)

HYMN OF THE DAY “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” H.I.S. Band

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Hail Thee as the sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away;

*Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,

Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise;

Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow’ry meadow flashing sea,

Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee.

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Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest,

Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest!

Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine;

Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the Joy Divine. Mortals, join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began;

Father love is reigning o’er us, Brother-love binds man to man.

Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife;

Joyful music lifts us sunward In the triumph song of life. "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee" Text: Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933, alt. Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; adapt. Edward Hodges, 1796-1867 Text and music: Public domain.

SERMON Bitterness to Blessing Rev. John C. Stennfeld Text: Romans 8:28

OFFERING “Offertory” H.I.S. Band Words by John C. Stennfeld

Music by Fred Frieling

From the bounty of your blessing We return these gifts O Lord. These treasures you have given us, From your great love out poured.

Please use them for your glory. Build your kingdom far and wide. ‘Til everyone in every place Will, in your grace abide.

From the bounty of your blessing. From the bounty of your blessing. From the bounty of your blessing. (please rise)

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

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LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9–13

People: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20;

1 Corinthians 11:23–25

PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST

Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26

People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20

PAX DOMINI Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: Amen.

AGNUS DEI “To the Lamb” H.I.S. Band To the Lamb upon the Throne, Be the praise forevermore. Be the power and the glory, Be the strength and majesty.

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Chorus: We worship Thee, O Lamb of God, The Living Word. We lift up Your name and worship Thee. Ancient of Days, we give You praise, O Lamb upon the Throne.

Son of God, Son of Man, You became the Spotless Lamb; Suff’ring for me, You showed me mercy, Now You reign in majesty. (Chorus) “To The Lamb” Words and music by Shannon Wexelberg © Words and music: 1993 Christ For The Nations Music; Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing Used by Permission. CCLI License #769388 Copyright © 1993 Maranatha! Music and Christ for the Nations Music, Admin. by Maranatha! Music

DISTRIBUTION SONGS

“Have Thine Own Way” H.I.S. Band

Have Thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter; I am the clay. Mold me and make me, After Thy will, While I am waiting, Yielded and still.

Have Thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master today! Whiter than snow, Lord, Wash me just now, As in Thy presence, Humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way! Wounded and weary, Help me, I pray! Power all power, Surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!

Have Thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way! Hold o’er my being, Absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit, Till all shall see, Christ only always, Living in me! “Have Thine Own Way Lord" words and music by Adelaide Addison Pollard and George Coles Stebbins Public domain.

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“It is No Secret” H.I.S. Band

The chimes of time ring out the news; another day is through. Someone slipped and fell, was that someone you? You may have longed for added strength, your courage to renew. Do not be disheartened, for I have news for you. Chorus: It is no secret what God can do What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you. With arms wide open, He’ll pardon you, It is no secret what God can do.

There is no night, for in His light you’ll never walk alone. Always feel at home wherever you may roam. There is no power can conquer you, while God is on your side. Just take Him at His promise; don’t run away and hide. (Chorus)

It is no secret what God can do. “It is No Secret” words and music by Stuart Hamblen © Words and music: 1950. Renewed 1977 Hamblen Music Company Used by Permission. CCLI License #769388

(please rise)

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Pastor: Let us pray.

We give You thanks, O Lord, that You have set us apart by Baptism to be Your own people and given us the food of Christ’s flesh and blood to forgive our sins, strengthen our faith, and nourish us to everlasting life. Sustain us in this faith and in Your love so that temptation does not deceive us, earthly treasures distract us, or trials cause us to despair. Bring us at last into the holy joy of Your heavenly presence; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

People: Amen.

BENEDICTION

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HYMN “Jesus Please Watch Over Us” H.I.S. Band As we step from the edge of morning, Feet can’t tell where to take us; Here’s a light that will shine forever, Here’s the light that will guide us.

Chorus: Jesus, please watch over us. Jesus, please take care of us.

Trouble comes, and we search for safety, We forget that you hold us; Fill our minds so that we remember, Say once more that you love us.

(Chorus)

Danger meets us at every moment, Death is never in hiding; You are stronger than any danger, You are stronger than dying.

(Chorus)

In Your life is the Father’s welcome, In Your death there is freedom; Be our life and our death forever, Be our new resurrection.

(Chorus) "Jesus, Please Watch Over Us" words and music by Robin Mann © Words and music: 1986 Kevin Mayhew Ltd Used by Permission. CCLI License #769388

ANNOUNCEMENTS POSTLUDE H.I.S. Band

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______________________________ SERVING TODAY

PASTOR: Rev. John C. Stennfeld

FLOWERS: Given by the Brodbeck Family

In Memory of Andrew Bost

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Acknowledgment: Music is reprinted through CCLI license #769388 or through hymnal/songbook ownership or song is in Public Domain and not copyrighted. "Liturgy / Hymns from Lutheran Service Book copyright Concordia Publishing House"

Lutheran Service Book Hymn License #10004991

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THIS WEEK

TODAY: TODAY: Worship Service 9:30 A.M. Adult Discipleship 10:45 A.M. NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 A.M. Adult Discipleship 10:45 A.M.

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