New Life Lutheran Church Clarksville, IA

A Congregation of the North American Lutheran Church

Presentation of the Augsburg Confession 28 June 2014

Divine Service with Holy Communion

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.

HYMN #229: A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Order of Confession and Forgiveness of Sins Bulletin

* Hymn of Praise “Glory be to God the Father” Bulletin

P The Lord be with you!

C And with thy Spirit.

P Let us pray…

C Lord God, heavenly Father, You preserved the teaching of the

apostolic Church through the confession of the true faith at Augsburg.

Continue to cast the bright beams of Your light upon Your Church that

we, being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed apostles, may walk

in the light of Your truth and finally attain to the light of everlasting

life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and

the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm Psalms 119:41-48

Second Reading: Galatians 2:16-21

Gospel Acclamation “Lord, Keep us Steadfast” #230

The Holy Gospel St. John 8:31-36

Sermon Pastor

HYMN #372: O Zion Haste!

* Prayer of the Church

Sharing of the Peace

Giving of Our Offering

* Offertory Response (“We Give Thee But Thine Own...”)

The Sacrament of the Altar

P Beloved hear these Words offered in the Augsburg Confession by the

Lutheran reformers: Of the Use of the Sacraments they teach that the

Sacraments were ordained, not only to be marks of profession among

men, but rather to be signs and testimonies of the will of God 2] toward

us, instituted to awaken and confirm faith in those who use them.

Wherefore we must so use the Sacraments that faith be added to believe

the promises which are offered and set forth through the Sacraments.

C We give thanks to God for the witness and faith of these men who

with great courage and conviction believed on the promises offered in

the Word and in the Holy sacraments.

P Let us draw near to God in faith to receive these elements of promise.

The Words of Institution

* Lord’s Prayer (Sung)

Prayer Before Communion (Spoke Together)

Lord, I am not worthy to be a guest at your holy table. But you

are the friend of sinners, and you will not cast me out. This

bread is your body, which bore my sins upon the tree. This wine

is your blood, which purifies me from all guilt. At your

invitation, I come rejoicing. Receive me, my Savior. Amen.

Post Communion Blessing and Prayer

Post Communion Hymn “Savior Again to Thy Dear Name” #262

* Benediction/Bell

Threefold Amen

HYMN #: 433 THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN EVERY AGE

Postlude

“I was glad when they said let us go unto the house of the Lord!”

Psalm 122

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.

PRESENTATION OF THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION 25 JUNE 1530 – AT 3 PM

ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy

Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

C: Amen

P: Make us to know your ways, O Lord, and teach us your paths.

Lead us in your truth and teach us, for you are the God of our

salvation; for whom we wait. (Psalm 25:4-5)

C: Amen

P: If we say we have fellowship with God while we walk in

darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we

walk in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the

blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:6-7)

P: Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love.

C:According to your abundant mercy, blot out our

transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity and

cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and

put a new and right spirit within us. Cast us not away from

your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from us. Restore

to us the joy of your salvation, and uphold us with a willing

spirit. Amen (Psalm 51:1-2, 10-12)

P: Let it be known to you, that through Jesus Christ, the

forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. (1 John 1:6-7)

He commanded us to preach and to testify that he is the one

appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. To him all

the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him

receives forgiveness of sins through his name. (Acts 10:42-43)

C: Amen

ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy

Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

C: Amen

P: Make us to know your ways, O Lord, and teach us your paths.

Lead us in your truth and teach us, for you are the God of our

salvation; for whom we wait. (Psalm 25:4-5)

C: Amen

P: If we say we have fellowship with God while we walk in

darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we

walk in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the

blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:6-7)

P: Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love.

C:According to your abundant mercy, blot out our

transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity and

cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and

put a new and right spirit within us. Cast us not away from

your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from us. Restore

to us the joy of your salvation, and uphold us with a willing

spirit. Amen (Psalm 51:1-2, 10-12)

P: Let it be known to you, that through Jesus Christ, the

forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. (1 John 1:6-7)

He commanded us to preach and to testify that he is the one

appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. To him all

the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him

receives forgiveness of sins through his name. (Acts 10:42-43)

C: Amen

HYMN OF PRAISE: GLORY BE TO GOD THE FATHER

1 Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit: Great Jehovah, Three in One! Glory, glory While eternal ages run! 2 Glory be to Him who loved us, Washed us from each spot and stain: Glory be to Him who bought us, Made us kings with Him to reign! Glory, glory To the Lamb that once was slain! 3 Glory to the King of angels, Glory to the Church’s King, Glory to the King of nations; Heav'n and earth, your praises bring! Glory, glory To the King of glory sing! 4 Glory, blessing, praise eternal! Thus the choir of angels sings: Honor, riches, pow'r, dominion! Thus its praise creation brings. Glory, glory, Glory to the King of kings! Copyright 1941 Concordia Hymnal Horatus Bonar Tune Name: Worcester

HYMN OF PRAISE: GLORY BE TO GOD THE FATHER

1 Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit: Great Jehovah, Three in One! Glory, glory While eternal ages run! 2 Glory be to Him who loved us, Washed us from each spot and stain: Glory be to Him who bought us, Made us kings with Him to reign! Glory, glory To the Lamb that once was slain! 3 Glory to the King of angels, Glory to the Church’s King, Glory to the King of nations; Heav'n and earth, your praises bring! Glory, glory To the King of glory sing! 4 Glory, blessing, praise eternal! Thus the choir of angels sings: Honor, riches, pow'r, dominion! Thus its praise creation brings. Glory, glory, Glory to the King of kings! Copyright 1941 Concordia Hymnal Horatus Bonar Tune Name: Worcester