New Life Lutheran Church NALC Worshiping at Unity Presbyterian Church

Rural Clarksville, Iowa

3rd Sunday in the Season of Easter 3 May 2014

Lutheran Book of Worship – Divine Service Setting 1

Prelude (please stand when indicated by *)

P: Let us approach God’s Throne of Grace: C: O Lord, our Maker, Redeemer and Comforter, We are assembled in Thy presence to hear Thy Holy Word. We pray Thee to open our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit that by the preaching of Thy Word we may be brought to repent of our sins, to believe on Jesus in life and in death, and to grow day by day in grace and holiness. Hear us for Christ’s sake. Amen. Brief Order for Confession & Forgiveness p. 56

HYMN #143: Now the Vault of Heaven Resounds * Greeting & Kyrie (“In peace let us pray to the Lord...”) p. 57-58 * Hymn of Praise “This is the Feast” p. 60-61 * Salutation & Prayer of the Day p. 62 First Reading: Acts 2:14a; 36-41 Psalm Psalm 116:1–14 Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17–25 Gospel Acclamation p. 62 * Holy Gospel: St. Luke 24:13–35 Sermon Pastor Kris Snyder

HYMN #147: Hallejuah Jesus Lives! * Apostles’ Creed p. 65 * Prayer of the Church & Sharing of the Peace p. 65-66 Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards...”) p. 66 * Great Thanksgiving & Sanctus p. 68-69 * Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 69, 71 Lamb of God & Distribution of Communion p. 72 Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord...”) p. 72

Benediction & Amen p. 74 Welcome & Announcements

HYMN #145: Thine is the Glory P Christ is Risen! C He has risen indeed, Alleluia! Postlude

Congregational Announcements

Welcome to worship!

New Life Lutheran Church exists to equip the faithful in their walk with the Lord. It also serves as a place and means of grace for the world. We gather to fulfill the commandment of the Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 28 – to go, make disciples, baptize, remember what He has taught us, and together yearn for the day of salvation when all things will be as He has promised.

Sacrament of the Altar We come to the table this morning at the invitation of the Lord, receiving the body and blood of Christ for the forgiveness of our sins. Baptized Christians who share this faith and wish to join us at the table are welcome. Young children may be brought forward for a blessing. The North American Lutheran Church practices open table communion whereby all who believe Christ is present in the Sacrament, have received instruction, and are baptized may receive the gifts that Jesus offers. Children and those not wishing to receive communion may come forward for a blessing by the pastor.

Who are we as the North American Lutheran Church?

Christ-Centered

We confess the apostolic faith in Jesus Christ according to the Holy Scriptures. We affirm the authority of the Scriptures as the authoritative source and norm, “according to which all doctrines

should and must be judged” (Formula of Concord). We accept the ecumenical creeds and the Lutheran Confessions as true witnesses

to the Word of God.

Mission-Driven

We believe that the mission of the Church is to preach the Gospel and to make disciples for Christ. We believe that making disciples

— in our congregations, in our communities and nations, and around the world — must be a priority of the Church in the

present age.

Traditionally-Grounded

We affirm the ecumenical creeds and the faithful witness of the Church across time and space. We endorse the form and practices

of the universal Church that are consistent with Scripture, particularly the office of the ministry and the tradition of worship

under Word and Sacrament. We seek dialogue and fellowship with other Lutheran churches and with faithful Christians of other

confessions.

Congregationally-Focused

We strive to be a church that is organized to facilitate the ministries of local congregations in a posture of servant-hood and

a spirit of partnership, through the provision of resources, connections and information.

New Life Lutheran Church

Clarksville, Iowa 3rd Sunday in Easter

3 May 2014