Service with Communion Simplified Spoken Form

Service with CommunionSimplified Spoken Form

This Service is a revision of the

“Simplified form of the communion service”

Released by the LCA Commission on Worship in

1989. 4

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

29th January, 2012

Opening sentenceM: The Lord God will raise up a

prophet like Moses from among your own people.

C: He will put his words in the mouth of the prophet and you shall heed such a prophet.

(based on Deut 18:15,18)

PREPARATIONM: In the name of the Father and of

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

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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: 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

HymnWe Sing:

Baptised into Thy name most holy

LH 277 CAL 293Ich bin getauft auf deinen Namen

Johann Jakob Rambach 1693-1735tr Catherine Winkworth 1827-78, alt


1. Baptised into your name most holy,

O Father, Son, and Spirit, Lord,I claim a place, though weak and

lowly,among the people you have called.With Christ I'm buried, dead to sin,and now your Spirit lives within.


2. My loving Father, here you take me

to be your own dear child and heir;my faithful Saviour, here you let methe fruit of all your sorrows share;come, Holy Spirit, comfort mewhen threatening clouds around I

see.


3. My faithful God, you will protect me.

Your covenant surely will abide;do not be angry and reject meif I should break it on my side.Have mercy when I come defiled;forgive, lift up, restore your child.


4. All that I am and love most dearly,

receive it all, O Lord, from me.Help me to make my vows

sincerelyand your devoted child to be.Let nothing that I am or ownserve any will but yours alone.

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Liturgy of the word

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

PRAYER OF THE DAYM: Let us pray that we accept the

authority of Jesus. C: Great and loving God, we

thank you for sending your Son Jesus with authority to teach and to heal.

PRAYER OF THE DAYMake us ready to listen to him in

all our doubts and confusion, and to trust in him in all our troubles. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READINGDeuteronomy 18:15-20 CEVThe Lord promises a prophet like Moses

R: The first reading for the fourth Sunday after Epiphany is written in chapter 18 of Deuteronomy beginning at verse 15.

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Moses said the Lord God will choose one of your own people to be a prophet just like me, and you must do what that prophet says.


16You were asking for a prophet the day you were gathered at Mount Sinai and said to the LORD, "Please don't let us hear your voice or see this terrible fire again - if we do, we will die!“


17Then the LORD told me: Moses, they have said the right

thing. 18So when I want to speak to them, I will choose one of them to be a prophet like you. I will give my message to that prophet, who will tell the people exactly what I have said.


19Since the message comes from me, anyone who doesn't obey the message will have to answer to me.


20But if I haven't spoken, and a prophet claims to have a message from me, you must kill that prophet, and you must also kill any prophet who claims to have a message from another god.

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

Psalm 111 CEV

R: The Psalm is Psalm 111 1Shout praises to the LORD! With

all my heart I will thank the LORD when his people meet.

C: 2The LORD has done many wonderful things! Everyone who is pleased with God's marvellous deeds will keep them in mind.

Psalm 111 CEV

R: 3Everything the LORD does is glorious and majestic, and his power to bring justice will never end.

C: 4The LORD God is famous for his wonderful deeds, and he is kind and merciful.

Psalm 111 CEV

R: 5He gives food to his worshipers and always keeps his agreement with them.

C: 6He has shown his mighty power to his people and has given them the lands of other nations.

Psalm 111 CEV

R: 7God is always honest and fair, and his laws can be trusted.

C: 8They are true and right and will stand forever.

R: 9God rescued his people, and he will never break his agreement with them. He is fearsome and holy.

Psalm 111 CEV

C: 10Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.

C: Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning is now and will be forever. Amen.

SECOND READING1 Corinthians 8:1-13CEV

Freedom and the conscience of your fellow believer

R: The second reading is written in chapter 8 of 1st Corinthians beginning at verse 1.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13In your letter you asked me about

food offered to idols. All of us know something about this subject. But knowledge makes us proud of ourselves, while love makes us helpful to others.

1 Corinthians 8:1-132In fact, people who think they

know so much don't know anything at all. 3But God has no doubts about who loves him.

4Even though food is offered to idols, we know that none of the idols in this world are alive. After all, there is only one God.

1 Corinthians 8:1-135Many things in heaven and on earth

are called gods and lords, but none of them really are gods or lords.

6We have only one God, and he is the Father. He created everything, and we live for him.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13Jesus Christ is our only Lord.

Everything was made by him, and by him life was given to us

7Not everyone knows these things. In fact, many people have grown up with the belief that idols have life in them. So when they eat meat offered to idols, they are bothered by a weak conscience.

1 Corinthians 8:1-138But food doesn't bring us any closer

to God. We are no worse off if we don't eat, and we are no better off if we do.

9Don't cause problems for someone with a weak conscience, just because you have the right to eat anything.

1 Corinthians 8:1-1310You know all this, and so it

doesn't bother you to eat in the temple of an idol. But suppose a person with a weak conscience sees you and decides to eat food that has been offered to idols. 11Then what you know has destroyed someone Christ died for.

1 Corinthians 8:1-1312When you sin by hurting a

follower with a weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13So if I hurt one of the LORD'S followers by what I eat, I will never eat meat as long as I live.

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

GOSPELCEV

John the Baptist prepares the way CEV

Mark 1:21-28 M: The Holy Gospel is written in

Chapter 1 of the Gospel according to St Mark beginning at verse 21.

C: Glory to You O Lord

Mark 1:21-28 21Jesus and his disciples went to the

town of Capernaum. Then on the next Sabbath he went into the Jewish meeting place and started teaching. 22Everyone was amazed at his teaching. He taught with authority, and not like the teachers of the Law of Moses.

Mark 1:21-28 23Suddenly a man with an evil spirit

in him entered the meeting place and yelled,

24"Jesus from Nazareth, what do you want with us?

Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are! You are God's Holy One.”

Mark 1:21-28 25Jesus told the evil spirit, "Be quiet

and come out of the man!" 26The spirit shook him. Then it gave

a loud shout and left.

Mark 1:21-28 27Everyone was completely

surprised and kept saying to each other, "What is this?

It must be some new kind of powerful teaching! Even the evil spirits obey him."

Mark 1:21-28 28News about Jesus quickly spread

all over Galilee. M: This is the gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to you, O Christ.

PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL

M: Lord Jesus, thank you for comingwith God's authority and power.Help us to listen to what you say

and to obey you. C: Amen.

We Sing:

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds v.1,2,4

LH 161 CAL293John Newton (1725-1807), alt.

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How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

1. How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

In a believer’s ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his

wounds, And drives away his fear.


2. It makes the wounded spirit whole,

And calms the troubled breast; It’s manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest.


4. By You my prayers acceptance gain,

Although with sin defiled;Satan accuses me in vain,And I am owned a child.

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SERMON

HymnWe Sing as our freewill offerings are received:

Take Thou my hand and lead me

LH 301 CAL 293 So nimm denn meine Hände

Julie Hausmann 1825-1901 (1862)Tr composite, revised David Schubert (1988,

1997)


1. Lord, take my hand and lead me along life's way;

protect and guide and feed mefrom day to day.Without your care and favourI go astray;so take my hand, O Saviour,and lead the way.


2. Lord, take my heart and hide itwithin your grace;through pain and pleasure guide itto be at peace.Hold close your child, dear

Saviour,and stay with me,and help me trust wheneverI cannot see.


3. For when it seems you're hidingyour saving might,still you are safely guidingme through the night.So take my hand and lead mealong life's way;protect and guide and feed meto endless day.

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OFFERING PRAYERC: Thank you, Lord, for sending

your prophets,and especially for sending your Son Jesus, with your own authority and power to save us from sin and evil.

OFFERING PRAYERand to serve him by serving and

helping other people.Amen.

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Combined Baptism and Confirmation

Welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

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Holy baptismSCRIPTURAL COMMAND

Our Lord Jesus Christ says: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

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Holy baptismPRESENTATION

Since Melissa has been taught the word of God and has been prepared for holy baptism, I now present her to be baptised. And since Les has been taught the Word of God and has been prepared for confirmation, I present him to be confirmed.

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Holy baptismSIGNING WITH THE CROSS

Melissa, receive the mark of the holy cross †, as a sign that Christ the crucified has redeemed you.

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Holy baptismPRAYER

M: Let us pray.Eternal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: give Melissa your grace through rebirth by the Holy Spirit. Receive her according to your promise: ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.’

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Holy baptismPRAYER

Wash her clean and make her holy, so that she may enter your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen.

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Holy baptismRECEPTION OF GOSPEL

Melissa, receive the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ who says:

Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved.

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LORD’S PRAYER

Let us ask the blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ on Melissa and on Les, and pray together the prayer he has taught us.

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LORD’S PRAYER(We pray together)

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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

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Holy baptismTRANSITIONAL BLESSING

M: The Lord watch over you, as you go out and as you come in, now and forever.

C: Amen

Holy baptismRENUNCIATION AND CONFESSION

Melissa Lee Richardson, Leslie James Sells, do you reject the devil and everything he does, so that you will no longer be led by him?

Yes, I do.Do you believe in God, the Father

almighty, maker of heaven and earth?Yes, I do. 70

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Holy baptismDo you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son,

our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried? He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismDo you 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?

Yes, I do.

* or: Christian; 'catholic' here means 'universal’

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Holy baptismDESIRE FOR BAPTISM

Melissa, do you want to be baptised? Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismBAPTISM

Melissa Lee Richardson, I baptise you in the name of the Father †

and of the Son †

and of the Holy Spirit †.

Amen.

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ConfirmationPromises

Candidates for Confirmation, Melissa and Les, Since you are God’s children through Holy Baptism,

do you intend to listen to the preaching of God’s word and to receive the supper of our Lord?

(The confirmees respond : Yes, I do.)

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ConfirmationPromises

Do you intend to remain faithful to the teaching of the Lutheran church, as you have learnt it from Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.

(The confirmees respond : Yes, I do.)

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ConfirmationLAYING ON OF HANDS

Melissa, God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given you new birth by water and the Spirit and has forgiven you all your sins, strengthen you with his Spirit, so that you receive eternal life.

C: Amen.

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ConfirmationLAYING ON OF HANDS

Les, the Father in heaven for Jesus’ sake renew in you the gift of the Holy Spirit, for strength in faith, growth in love, patience in suffering, and the hope of eternal life.

C: Amen.

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Confirmationprayer

Merciful God, since you alone give us the power to do what you want us to do: Let your Holy Spirit lead these people, so that they may follow Christ and remain in fellowship with him and his church . Help them to serve you willingly and to be a blessing to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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ConfirmationCommission

Newly confirmed members of Trinity Congregation: The Holy Spirit has prepared you to assume greater responsibility in the life and work of the church. Serve your Lord faithfully, as he calls you to work for him.

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ConfirmationAdmission to Sacrament of the Altar Les and Melissa, In the name of the Lord

Jesus Christ, I now admit you to the sacrament of the altar, and invite you to receive the body and blood of our Lord with joy and thanksgiving.

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ConfirmationRECEPTION

Members of Trinity Congregation: You have heard these people publicly confess the faith. Remember them in your prayers, encourage them to serve our Lord, and rejoice with them as they hear the word of God and receive the body and blood of Christ together with you. Set them a good example, so that they may live as God’s people, and finally reach their heavenly home.

• • (The congregation may respond with

applause)•

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ConfirmationRECEPTION

(The congregation may respond with applause)

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ConfirmationPRESENTATION OF CANDLE

Because you belong to the Lord, you are in the light. So live as children of the light.

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ConfirmationBlessing

The God of peace make you holy and

keep you from every fault until our Lord Jesus Christ† comes in his glory.

Amen.

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCHCall to prayer

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ speaks with authority, so that even the unclean spirits obey him. Let us pray to our heavenly Father in Jesus' name.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHResponse

M: Lord, hear our prayer,C: in Jesus' name.

Concluding prayer

M: Lord, only you can deliver us from evil, and keep us walking in your light and salvation.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHLet us always fear you, so that we

may live wisely, and so that we may continually join the whole church on earth and the hosts of heaven as they praise you forever. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen .

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.

PREFACEYou have sent your only Son to appear among us as a human

being, and through him you have fully revealed the light of your presence to us.

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.

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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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: Take and eat; this is † my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

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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, 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.

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 God.M: Come, everything is ready.

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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

I am the Bread of life

LHS 838 CAL293S. Suzanne Toolan

I am the Bread of life 1. I am the Bread of life;he who comes to me shall not

hunger,he who believes in me shall not

thirst.No one can come to meunless the Father draw him:

I am the Bread of life And I will raise him up, And I will raise him up, And I will raise him up, on the last day.

I am the Bread of life 2. The bread that I will giveis my flesh for the life of the

world,and he who eats of this bread,he shall live for ever,he shall live for ever:


I am the Bread of life 3. Unless you eatof the flesh of the Son of man,and drink of his blood,and drink of his blood,you shall not have life within you:


I am the Bread of life 4. I am the resurrection,I am the life;he who believes in me,even if he die, he shall live for ever:


I am the Bread of life 5. Yes, Lord, we believethat you are the Christ,the Son of God,who has come into the world:


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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.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

M: Let us pray.C: In all our doubts, dangers, and

confusion, teach us, Lord, what we ought to say and do.

As we have received the body and blood of Christ in this sacrament,give us the power to speak the truth and do your will.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

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. Be guided by love,

and serve the Lord in freedom.C: In the name of Christ. Amen.

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We Sing our Closing Hymn:

“O for a thousand tongues to sing” v.1,6,8

LHS 159 CAL 293Charles Wesley 1707-88, alt.

O for a thousand tongues to sing

1. O for a thousand tongues to sing

my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of our God and King, the triumphs of his grace.


6. He speaks, and listening to his voice

new life the dead receive, the mournful, broken hearts

rejoice, the humble poor believe.


8. My gracious Master and my God,

assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth

abroad the honours of your name.

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Morning teaPlease stay

a while and have a cuppa and chat with us.

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