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Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Welcomes YouWelcomes You

““To fully know Christ’s love and in To fully know Christ’s love and in love make Him fully known to all”love make Him fully known to all”

February 17February 17thth & 18 & 18thth, 2013, 2013

Pastor Jeff WegnerPastor Jeff Wegner

Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurchLutheran Church

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENTFIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

AS WE GATHERAS WE GATHER

Each of us battles with temptation every day, and Each of us battles with temptation every day, and the results are too obvious to mention. Christ was the results are too obvious to mention. Christ was no stranger to temptation either. He battled, yet no stranger to temptation either. He battled, yet without sin. . . for us and our eternal righteousness. without sin. . . for us and our eternal righteousness. This message of victory gives us confidence as we This message of victory gives us confidence as we journey through the wilderness of sin in true journey through the wilderness of sin in true repentance.repentance.

OPENING HYMNOPENING HYMN

CW 200CW 200 A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA Mighty Fortress Is Our God


A mighty fortress is our God,A mighty fortress is our God,

A trusty shield and weapon;A trusty shield and weapon;

He helps us free from ev’ry needHe helps us free from ev’ry need

That has us now o’ertaken.That has us now o’ertaken.

The old evil foeThe old evil foe

Now means deadly woe;Now means deadly woe;

Deep guile and great mightDeep guile and great might

Are his dread arms in fight;Are his dread arms in fight;

On earth is not his equal.On earth is not his equal.CW 200, v.1 A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodCW 200, v.1 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God


With might of ours can naught be done;With might of ours can naught be done;

Soon were our loss effected.Soon were our loss effected.

But for us fights the valiant oneBut for us fights the valiant one

Whom God himself elected.Whom God himself elected.

You ask, “Who is this?”You ask, “Who is this?”

Jesus Christ it is,Jesus Christ it is,

The almighty Lord.The almighty Lord.

And there’s no other God;And there’s no other God;

He holds the field forever.He holds the field forever.CW 200, v.2 A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodCW 200, v.2 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God


Through devils all the world should fill,Through devils all the world should fill,

All eager to devour us,All eager to devour us,

We tremble not, we fear no ill;We tremble not, we fear no ill;

They shall not overpow’r us.They shall not overpow’r us.

This world’s price may stillThis world’s price may still

Scowl fierce as he will,Scowl fierce as he will,

He can harm us none.He can harm us none.

He’s judged; the deed is done!He’s judged; the deed is done!

One little word can fell him.One little word can fell him.CW 200, v.3 A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodCW 200, v.3 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God


The Word they still shall let remain,The Word they still shall let remain,

Nor any thanks have for it;Nor any thanks have for it;

He’s by our side upon the plainHe’s by our side upon the plain

With his good gifts and spirit.With his good gifts and spirit.

And do what they will—And do what they will—

Hate, steal, hurt, or kill— Hate, steal, hurt, or kill—

Though all may be gone,Though all may be gone,

Our victory is won;Our victory is won;

The kingdom’s ours forever!The kingdom’s ours forever!CW 200, v.4 A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodCW 200, v.4 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

INVOCATIONINVOCATION

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

People: Amen.People: Amen.

CONFESSION OF SINSCONFESSION OF SINS

Pastor: We have come into the presence of God, who Pastor: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and serve him as his dear created us to love and serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

People: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether People: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your against you and do not deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

CONFESSION OF SINSCONFESSION OF SINS

Pastor: God, our heavenly Father has forgiven all Pastor: God, our heavenly Father has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, he has removed your guilt our Lord Jesus Christ, he has removed your guilt forever. You are his own dear child. May God give forever. You are his own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to his willyou strength to live according to his will


PRAYER AND PRAISEPRAYER AND PRAISE

Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.Lord.

People: People: (sing)(sing)

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good.

Blessed are they who take refuge in him.Blessed are they who take refuge in him.

Your Word, O Lord, Is eternal; Your Word, O Lord, Is eternal;

it stands firm in the heavens.it stands firm in the heavens.

Your faithfulness continues forever.Your faithfulness continues forever.

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good.

Blessed are they who take refuge in him.Blessed are they who take refuge in him.

PRAYER OF THE DAYPRAYER OF THE DAY

Pastor: (Silence is kept for prayer.) Lord our strength, the battle of good and evil rages within and around us, and our ancient foe tempts us with his deceits and empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your Word, and when we fall, raise us up again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

People: Amen.

OLD TESTAMENTOLD TESTAMENTJoshua 7:16-26Joshua 7:16-26

1616Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was chosen. by tribes, and Judah was chosen. 1717The clans of Judah The clans of Judah came forward, and the Zerahites were chosen. He had came forward, and the Zerahites were chosen. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was chosen. Zimri was chosen. 1818Joshua had his family come forward Joshua had his family come forward man by man, and Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri, man by man, and Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was chosen. the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was chosen. 1919Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and honor him. Tell me what LORD, the God of Israel, and honor him. Tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.” you have done; do not hide it from me.” 2020Achan replied, Achan replied, “It is true! I have sinned against the LORD, the God of “It is true! I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I have done: Israel. This is what I have done: 2121When I saw in theWhen I saw in the


plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, shekels of silver and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.” ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.” 2222So So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent, and Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent, and there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. underneath. 2323They took the things from the tent, They took the things from the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites and spread brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites and spread them out before the LORD. them out before the LORD. 2424Then Joshua, together with Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the gold bar, his sons and daughters, his cattle, donkeys the gold bar, his sons and daughters, his cattle, donkeys and sheep, his tent and all that he had, to the Valley ofand sheep, his tent and all that he had, to the Valley of


Achor. Achor. 2525Joshua said, “Why have you brought this Joshua said, “Why have you brought this trouble on us? The LORD will bring trouble on you trouble on us? The LORD will bring trouble on you today.” Then all Israel stoned him, and after they had today.” Then all Israel stoned him, and after they had stoned the rest, they burned them. stoned the rest, they burned them. 2626Over Achan they Over Achan they heaped up a large pile of rocks, which remains to this heaped up a large pile of rocks, which remains to this day. Then the LORD turned from his fierce anger. day. Then the LORD turned from his fierce anger. Therefore that place has been called the Valley of Achor Therefore that place has been called the Valley of Achor ever since.ever since.

Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.People: Thanks be to God.

PSALMPSALM

Psalm 91 – CW p. 100Psalm 91 – CW p. 100

PSALMPSALM

RefrainRefrain

Keep me, keep me as the apple of your eye.Keep me, keep me as the apple of your eye.

Hide me, hide me in the shadow of your wings.Hide me, hide me in the shadow of your wings.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High*He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High*

will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord,* I will say of the Lord,*

““He is my refuge and my fortress,He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust.”my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 91 Psalm 91

PSALMPSALM

RefrainRefrain



You will not fear the terror of the night,*You will not fear the terror of the night,*

nor the arrow that flies by day.nor the arrow that flies by day.

If you make the Most High your dwelling,*If you make the Most High your dwelling,*

then no harm will befall you, then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.no disaster will come near your tent.

Psalm 91 Psalm 91

PSALMPSALM

For he will command his angels concerning you*For he will command his angels concerning you*

to guard you in all your ways;to guard you in all your ways;

They will lift you up in their hands,*They will lift you up in their hands,*

so that you will not strike your foot against a so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.stone.

Psalm 91 Psalm 91

PSALMPSALM

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*Glory be to the Father and to the Son*

and to the Holy Spirit,and to the Holy Spirit,

As it was in the beginning,*As it was in the beginning,*

is now, and will be forever, Amen.is now, and will be forever, Amen.

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Psalm 91Psalm 91

EPISTLE EPISTLE Hebrews 4:14-16Hebrews 4:14-16

1414Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. firmly to the faith we profess. 1515For we do not have a For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 1616Let us Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.our time of need.

Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.People: Thanks be to God.

VERSE OF THE DAYVERSE OF THE DAY

ALL: It is written: “Worship the Lord your God, ALL: It is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” and serve him only.” (Matthew 4:10b)(Matthew 4:10b)

GOSPELGOSPELLuke 4:1-13Luke 4:1-13

11Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, by the Spirit into the wilderness, 22where for forty days he where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 33The devil The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” become bread.” 44Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’” shall not live on bread alone.’” 55The devil led him up to a The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. kingdoms of the world. 66And he said to him, “I will give And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. 77If you worship If you worship me, it will all be yours.” me, it will all be yours.” 88Jesus answered, “It is written:Jesus answered, “It is written:

GOSPELGOSPELLuke 4:1-13Luke 4:1-13

‘‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’” Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’” 99The The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. said, “throw yourself down from here. 1010For it is written: For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard “‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; you carefully; 1111they will lift you up in their hands, so that they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” 1212Jesus Jesus answered, “It is said: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the answered, “It is said: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” test.’” 1313When the devil had finished all this tempting, he When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.left him until an opportune time.

Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, O Christ People: Praise to you, O Christ

HYMN OF THE DAYHYMN OF THE DAY

CW 455CW 455 Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ YouRise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You

HYMN OF THE DAYHYMN OF THE DAYRise! To arms! With prayer employ you,Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you,

O Christians, lest the foe destroy you,O Christians, lest the foe destroy you,

For Satan has designed your fall.For Satan has designed your fall.

Wield God’s Word, a weapon glorious;Wield God’s Word, a weapon glorious;

Against each foe you’ll be victorious;Against each foe you’ll be victorious;

Our God will set you o’er them all.Our God will set you o’er them all.

Fear not the prince of hell—Fear not the prince of hell—

Here is Immanuel! Sing hosanna! Here is Immanuel! Sing hosanna!

The strong ones yield to Christ, our shield,The strong ones yield to Christ, our shield,

And we as conqu’rors hold the field.And we as conqu’rors hold the field.

CW 455, v.1 Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ YouCW 455, v.1 Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You

HYMN OF THE DAYHYMN OF THE DAYJesus, all your children cherish,Jesus, all your children cherish,

And keep them that they never perishAnd keep them that they never perish

Whom you have purchase with your blood.Whom you have purchase with your blood.

Let new life to us be givenLet new life to us be given

That we may look to you in heavenThat we may look to you in heaven

Whenever fearful is our mood.Whenever fearful is our mood.

Your Spirit on us pourYour Spirit on us pour

That we may love you more, Hearts o’erflowing;That we may love you more, Hearts o’erflowing;

And then shall we, From sin set free,And then shall we, From sin set free,

Sing praise through all eternity.Sing praise through all eternity.

CW 455, v.2 Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ YouCW 455, v.2 Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You

SERMONSERMONJoshua 7:16-26Joshua 7:16-26

TAKE GOD AT HIS WORD!TAKE GOD AT HIS WORD!

APOSTLES’ CREEDAPOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God the Father almighty, I believe in God the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth.maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried. was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell. He descended into hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.The third day he rose again from the dead.

APOSTLES’ CREEDAPOSTLES’ CREED

He ascended into heaven and is seated He ascended into heaven and is seated

at the right hand of God the Father almighty.at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

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

I believe in the Holy Spirit, I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Christian Church, the holy Christian Church,

the communion of saints, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.and the life everlasting. Amen.

OFFERING OF GOD’S BELEIVING OFFERING OF GOD’S BELEIVING CHRISTIANCHRISTIAN

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHPRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Pastor: Having heard God's gracious Word, let us Pastor: Having heard God's gracious Word, let us come before Him with our prayers for the Church come before Him with our prayers for the Church around the world and for all people in their various around the world and for all people in their various needs. Let us pray for the Church here and needs. Let us pray for the Church here and wherever it is found. . . Guide and protect us, wherever it is found. . . Guide and protect us, heavenly Father that we may both believe and heavenly Father that we may both believe and confess our Lord's sacrifice and His resurrection. confess our Lord's sacrifice and His resurrection. Provide faithful leaders to resist temptation, speak Provide faithful leaders to resist temptation, speak Your Word clearly, and lead Your Word clearly, and lead Your people in growth Your people in growth of faith and numbers. Lord, in Your mercy,of faith and numbers. Lord, in Your mercy,

People: hear our prayer.People: hear our prayer.1 Timothy 2:1-41 Timothy 2:1-4


Pastor: Let us pray for the leaders of this and every Pastor: Let us pray for the leaders of this and every nation. . . .Raise up, we pray, people nation. . . .Raise up, we pray, people with the with the abilities and resources to maintain justice and dignity abilities and resources to maintain justice and dignity for all the citizens of their land. Move those who for all the citizens of their land. Move those who make, administer, and judge the laws of this and make, administer, and judge the laws of this and every nation to provide peace and security so that every nation to provide peace and security so that the Church may flourish. Guide the leaders of all the Church may flourish. Guide the leaders of all nations to seek peace and pursue righteousness. nations to seek peace and pursue righteousness. Lord, in Your mercy,Lord, in Your mercy,

People: hear our prayer.People: hear our prayer.1 Timothy 2:1-41 Timothy 2:1-4


Pastor: Let us pray for all in harm's way. . . . Merciful Pastor: Let us pray for all in harm's way. . . . Merciful Lord, guide and protect those who work for the Lord, guide and protect those who work for the defense of our nation and the security of our defense of our nation and the security of our communities. Move police, firefighters, and communities. Move police, firefighters, and emergency personnel to use every ability with emergency personnel to use every ability with which You have blessed them, giving them wisdom which You have blessed them, giving them wisdom at critical moments of decision and patience during at critical moments of decision and patience during ongoing stress. Lord, in Your mercy,ongoing stress. Lord, in Your mercy,

People: hear our prayer.People: hear our prayer.

1 Timothy 2:1-41 Timothy 2:1-4


Pastor: Let us pray for those who tend the sick, Pastor: Let us pray for those who tend the sick, elderly, and impoverished. . . .Lord Jesus elderly, and impoverished. . . .Lord Jesus strengthen with Your healing presence all health strengthen with Your healing presence all health care workers, counselors, and aid workers so that care workers, counselors, and aid workers so that they may be Your instruments to alleviate the they may be Your instruments to alleviate the suffering of those who are sick. Lord, in Your suffering of those who are sick. Lord, in Your mercy,mercy,




Pastor: Let us pray for our congregation. . . . O Holy Pastor: Let us pray for our congregation. . . . O Holy Spirit, grant us strength of faith to resist Spirit, grant us strength of faith to resist temptations, and courage to speak the faith You temptations, and courage to speak the faith You have planted in our hearts. Help us to give You the have planted in our hearts. Help us to give You the sacrifice of thanksgiving with our resources of time, sacrifice of thanksgiving with our resources of time, treasure, and abilities. May all who see us give You treasure, and abilities. May all who see us give You the glory. Lord, in Your mercy,the glory. Lord, in Your mercy,




Pastor: Let us pray for those near and dear to us Pastor: Let us pray for those near and dear to us [including…][including…]. Visit and relieve them, heavenly Father, so . Visit and relieve them, heavenly Father, so that they may receive each new day with joy, that they may receive each new day with joy, according to Your gracious will. Lord, in Your mercy,according to Your gracious will. Lord, in Your mercy,


Pastor: These and any other things You would have us Pastor: These and any other things You would have us ask of You, O God, grant to us for the sake of the ask of You, O God, grant to us for the sake of the sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and in whose name we further pray:Christ, our Lord, and in whose name we further pray:



People: People:

Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be your name, Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, As we forgive those who Forgive us our sins, As we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, But sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, And the glory are yours now and power, And the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.forever. Amen.


HYMNHYMN

CW 204 CW 204 O God, Our Lord, Your Holy WordO God, Our Lord, Your Holy Word

HYMNHYMN

O God, our Lord, Your holy WordO God, our Lord, Your holy WordWas long a hidden treasureWas long a hidden treasure

Till to its place It was by graceTill to its place It was by graceRestore in fullest measure.Restore in fullest measure.

For this today Our thanks we sayFor this today Our thanks we sayAnd gladly glorify you.And gladly glorify you.

Your mercy show And grace bestowYour mercy show And grace bestowOn all who still deny you.On all who still deny you.

CW 204, v. 1 O God, Our Lord, Your Holy WordCW 204, v. 1 O God, Our Lord, Your Holy Word

HYMNHYMN

Salvation true By faith in you—Salvation true By faith in you—That is your gospel’s preaching,That is your gospel’s preaching,

The heart and core Of Bible loreThe heart and core Of Bible loreIn all its sacred teaching.In all its sacred teaching.

In Christ we must Put all our trust,In Christ we must Put all our trust,Not in our deeds or labor;Not in our deeds or labor;

With conscience pure And heart secureWith conscience pure And heart secureLove you, Lord, and our neighbor.Love you, Lord, and our neighbor.


HYMNHYMN

Lord, you alone This work have doneLord, you alone This work have doneBy your free grace and favor.By your free grace and favor.

All who believe Will grace receiveAll who believe Will grace receiveThrough Jesus Christ, our Savior.Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

And though the foe Would overthrowAnd though the foe Would overthrowYour Word with grim endeavor,Your Word with grim endeavor,

All he has wrought Must come to naught—All he has wrought Must come to naught—Your Word will stand forever!Your Word will stand forever!


HYMNHYMN

Since you are mine, My Lord divine,Since you are mine, My Lord divine,Death holds no dreadful terrors;Death holds no dreadful terrors;

Your precious blood, My highest good,Your precious blood, My highest good,Has blotted out my errors.Has blotted out my errors.

My thanks to you- Your Word is true!My thanks to you- Your Word is true!Fulfill your promise ever,Fulfill your promise ever,

And mercy give While here I liveAnd mercy give While here I liveAnd heav’nly bliss forever.And heav’nly bliss forever.


CLOSING PRAYERCLOSING PRAYER

Pastor: Almighty God, grant to your Church the Pastor: Almighty God, grant to your Church the Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes from Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes from above. Let nothing hinder your Word from being above. Let nothing hinder your Word from being freely proclaimed to the joy and edifying of freely proclaimed to the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people, so that we may serve you in Christ’s holy people, so that we may serve you in steadfast faith and confess your name as long as steadfast faith and confess your name as long as we live, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives we live, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.now and forever.


BLESSINGBLESSING

Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be and abide with you all.be and abide with you all.


CLOSING HYMNCLOSING HYMN

CW 440CW 440 On Eagles’ WingsOn Eagles’ Wings


You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,

Who abide in his shadow for life,Who abide in his shadow for life,

Say to the Lord: “My refuge,Say to the Lord: “My refuge,

My rock in whom I trust!”My rock in whom I trust!”

RefrainRefrain

And he will raise you up on eagles’ wings, And he will raise you up on eagles’ wings,

Bear you on the breath of dawn,Bear you on the breath of dawn,

Make you to shine like the sun,Make you to shine like the sun,

And hold you in the palm of your hand.And hold you in the palm of your hand.

CW 440 v.1 On Eagles’ WingsCW 440 v.1 On Eagles’ Wings


Snares of the fowler will never capture you,Snares of the fowler will never capture you,

And famine will bring you no fear;And famine will bring you no fear;

Under his wings your refuge,Under his wings your refuge,

His faithfulness your shield.His faithfulness your shield.

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For to his angels he’s given a commandFor to his angels he’s given a command

To guard you in all your ways;To guard you in all your ways;

Upon their hands they will bear you up,Upon their hands they will bear you up,

Lest you dash your foot against a stone.Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

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Silent PrayerSilent Prayer

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