Sample of Traditional Service I LSB
Sample of Traditional Service I LSB
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THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
First Sunday after the Epiphany - A
Welcome to Lutheran Church! We thank God that you are here, and pray that God's Word will speak to your heart today. Visitors, we hope you will join us often as we gather around the Word. We want to know how we may serve you, so please introduce yourselves to those around you and to the Pastor. May God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – bless our time with him and with one another here in this House dedicated to his saving Name.
THE PRELUDE –
PASTORAL GREETING
Theme of Our Worship: Jesus, the Fulfiller of Righteousness
OPENING HYMN – Songs of Thankfulness and Praise – LSB, #394
Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to Thee we raise.
Manifested by the star To the sages from afar,
Branch of royal David's stem In Thy birth at Bethlehem:
Anthems be to Thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest.
Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme;
And at Cana wedding guest In Thy Godhead manifest.
Manifest in pow'r divine, Changing water into wine.
Anthems be to Thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest.
Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul;
Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might;
Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill.
Anthems be to Thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest.
Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord, Present in Thy holy Word,
Grace to imitate Thee now And be pure, as pure art Thou,
That we may become like Thee At Thy Great Epiphany,
And may praise Thee, ever blest, God in flesh made manifest.
Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
ALL: Amen! What great love he has shown us, that we are called his children!
(Confession and Absolution formatted as you will receive the Services:)
A SONG OF PRAISE – This is the Feast of Victory – LSB, page 155
ALL: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Women: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God.
ALL: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Men: Power, riches, wisdom and strength, and honor, blessing, and glory are his.
ALL: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Women: Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation: Blessing, honor, glory, and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
ALL: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Men: For the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia!
ALL: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
Pastor: Let us pray together to the Lord.
ALL: Father in heaven, at his baptism in the Jordan River You proclaimed Jesus to be Your Son, and You anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Grant that we, who are baptized in his Name and blessed with the same Spirit, may keep the covenant into which we have been called, may boldly confess our Savior, and may be heirs with him of eternal life. We pray in the Name of him in whom we have found our true identity, Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
THE OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 42:1-9
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
THE EPISTLE FOR THE DAY: Romans 6:1-11
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
THE ALLELUIA VERSE – LSB, Page 156
Alleluia! Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life! Alleluia! Alleluia!
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 3:13-17
Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
ALL: Praise to You, O Christ, Fulfiller of Righteousness!
(We Respond to the Word with the Word formatted as you will receive the Services:)
HYMN OF THE DAY – To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord – LSB, #406
To Jordan came the Christ, our Lord, To do His Father's pleasure.
Baptized by John, the Father's Word Was given us to treasure.
This heav'nly washing now shall be A cleansing from transgression,
And by His blood and agony Release from death's oppression.
A new life now awaits us.
O hear and mark the message well, For God Himself has spoken.
Let faith, not doubt, among us dwell And so receive this token.
Our Lord here with His Word endows Pure water, freely flowing.
God's Holy Spirit here avows Our kinship while bestowing
The Baptism of His blessing.
These truths on Jordan's banks were shown By mighty word and wonder.
The Father's voice from heav'n came down, Which we do well to ponder:
"This man is My Beloved Son, In whom My heart has pleasure.
Him you must hear, and Him alone, And trust in fullest measure
The word that He has spoken."
There stood the Son of God in love, His grace to us extending;
The Holy Spirit like a dove Upon the scene descending;
The Triune God assuring us, With promises compelling,
That in our Baptism He will thus Among us find a dwelling
To comfort and sustain us.
All that the mortal eye beholds Is water as we pour it.
Before the eye of faith unfolds The pow'r of Jesus merit,
For here it sees the crimson flood To all our ills bring healing;
The wonders of His precious blood The love of God revealing
Assuring us on pardon.
THE SERMON:
(The Nicene Creed for the Baptism of our Lord formatted as you will receive the Services:)
[If Holy Communion is not being celebrated, continue with THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH and the order of service that follows it, as it is detailed at the end of this service.]
(The Prayer of the Church formatted as you will receive the Services:)
PRAYER FOR OUR NATION – God Bless Our Native Land – LSB, #967
God bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand Through storm and night.
When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave,
Do Thou our country save By Thy great might.
Our fathers' God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light,
Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King!
THE OFFERING
THE VOLUNTARY –
AN OFFERTORY – What Shall I Render to the Lord – LSB, Page 159
What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me? I will offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call on the Name of the Lord. I will take the cup of salvation and will call on the Name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord now in the presence of all His people, in the courts of the Lord's House, in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.
REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION. Members of sister Lutheran congregations are, of course, invited to join us at the Lord's Table. Others are requested to consult with the Pastor before communing with us the first time. In this way you will help us be responsible in our administration of the Sacrament – and you, in turn, will be blessed as you commune with us.
NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with grape juice wine for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or wish to abstain from alcohol for personal reasons.
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Pastor: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
ALL: We lift them to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
ALL: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Pastor: It is truly good, right, and salutary .... evermore praising You and singing:
A SONG OF PRAISE – The Sanctus – LSB, Page 161
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow'r and might: Heav'n and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
Pastor: Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on us, and have given Your only-begotten Son so that whoever believes in him will not perish but will have eternal life.
ALL: Send now Your Holy Spirit into our hearts that he may establish in us a living faith. Prepare us joyfully to remember our Redeemer and faithfully to receive him as he comes to us in his body and blood. Amen.
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
Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
ALL: And also with you.
BEFORE WE COMMUNE – The Agnus Dei – LSB, Page 163
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; grant us peace.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
HYMN – O Lord, We Praise Thee – LSB, #617
O Lord, we praise Thee, bless Thee, and adore Thee, In thanksgiving bow before Thee.
Thou with Thy body and Thy blood dost nourish Our weak souls that they may flourish.
O Lord, have mercy!
May Thy body, Lord, born of Mary, That our sins and sorrows did carry,
And Thy blood for us plead In all trial, fear, and need. O Lord, have mercy!
Thy holy body into death was given, Life to win for us in heaven.
No greater love than this to Thee could bind us; May this Feast thereof remind us!
O Lord, have mercy!
Lord, Thy kindness did so constrain Thee That Thy blood should bless and sustain me.
All our debt Thou hast paid; Peace with God once more is made. O Lord, have mercy!
May God bestow on us His grace and favor That we follow Christ our Savior,
And live together here in love and union, Nor despise this blessed Communion!
O Lord, have mercy!
Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us, But that heav'nly-minded He make us;
Give Thy Church, Lord, to see Days of peace and unity. O Lord, have mercy!
HYMN – All Who Believe and Are Baptized – LSB, #601
All who believe and are baptized Shall see the Lord's salvation;
Baptized into the death of Christ, We are a new creation.
Through Christ's redemption we will stand Among the glorious heav'nly band
Of every tribe and nation.
With one accord, O God, we pray, Grant us Your Holy Spirit;
Help us in our infirmity Through Jesus' blood and merit.
Grant us to grow in grace each day By Holy Baptism that we may
Eternal life inherit.
A SONG OF THANKSGIVING – Thank the Lord – LSB, page 164
Thank the Lord and sing his praise; tell everyone what he has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name. He recalls his promises and leads his people forth in joy With shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Pastor: O God the Father, Fountain and Source of all goodness, in loving-kindness You sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh. We thank You that for his sake You have given us pardon and peace in this sacrament.
ALL: Do not forsake Your children, but always rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit, so we may be enabled to serve You constantly. We pray in the Name of him who has fed us with heavenly Food, Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor, and give you peace.
ALL: Amen! He will be with us always as we walk in faith and love.
CLOSING HYMN – Mighty Father, You Once Formed Me – (Tune: LBW, #725)
Mighty Father, You once formed me, Fed me, healed me, clothed me, warmed me.
You watch o'er my steps – wherever; Father, I am Yours forever.
Conq'ring Savior, You once bought me, Shed Your blood, so keenly sought me.
Safe from sin, death, hell – whatever; Savior, I am Yours forever.
Vibrant Spirit, You once claimed me, Made me new within and tamed me.
I'll trade earth for heav'n – whenever; Spirit, I am Yours forever.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I'll sing this to all who'll hear it:
There's no one like You – whoever; Triune God, I'm Yours forever.
(Words by Howard W. Kramer. Used by permission.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
THE POSTLUDE –
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[When the service does not include Holy Communion, the Kyrie may be inserted after the Confession and Absolution at the beginning of the service.]
THE KYRIE (Sung) – LSB, page 152
Pastor: In peace let us pray to the Lord.
ALL: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
ALL: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
ALL: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
ALL: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
ALL: Amen.
[After the Sermon continue with THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH and the service that follows.]
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Father in heaven, we rejoice this day that, at his Baptism by John, our Lord Jesus declared that thus he was fulfilling all righteousness. In his words we find great assurance that as our Brother he lived for us, to win Your gift of righteousness for us.
ALL: We rejoice even more because, at his Baptism, You declared him to be Your Son, whom You love, and in whom You are well pleased. That our salvation was won by none other than the Son of God gives us even greater assurance.
Pastor: Anoint us with his Spirit, Father, so his gift of salvation will move us and empower us to imitate him in lives that display Your righteousness.
ALL: Then we will indeed consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to You in Christ Jesus – and will do our best to display to those around us that Christ lives in us.
Pastor: We bring some of them, our families and friends, to You again this day, seeking that help and healing for those experiencing difficult times, and rejoicing with those who are celebrating happy circumstances. We name before You . . . . In our hearts we commend to Your care also these who are near and dear to each of us . . . . Deepen their awareness that, whether in good times or bad times, You are with them to guide and bless them.
ALL: Lead all of us, Your children, to put our trust in You and to follow Your Son faithfully in lives of Christian discipleship.
Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us and bless us as we pray in his Name:
ALL: 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.
PRAYER FOR OUR NATION – God Bless Our Native Land – LSB, #967
God bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand Through storm and night.
When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave,
Do Thou our country save By Thy great might.
Our fathers' God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light,
Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King!
THE OFFERING
THE VOLUNTARY –
AN OFFERTORY – Create in Me – LW, Page 175
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Your presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your free Spirit.
HYMN – All Who Believe and Are Baptized – LSB, #601
All who believe and are baptized Shall see the Lord's salvation;
Baptized into the death of Christ, We are a new creation.
Through Christ's redemption we will stand Among the glorious heav'nly band
Of every tribe and nation.
With one accord, O God, we pray, Grant us Your Holy Spirit;
Help us in our infirmity Through Jesus' blood and merit.
Grant us to grow in grace each day By Holy Baptism that we may
Eternal life inherit.
Pastor: O God the Father, we have been fed once again with heavenly Food, the Good News of our Lord Jesus. We have tasted the Truth of Your forgiving love.
ALL: Renew our hearts and redirect our spirits so we may carry this life-giving experience with us into the days ahead. We want to walk in ways that please You, for You have brought us into the Kingdom of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor, and give you peace.
ALL: Amen! He will be with us always as we walk in faith and love.
CLOSING HYMN – Mighty Father, You Once Formed Me – (Tune: LBW, #725)
Mighty Father, You once formed me, Fed me, healed me, clothed me, warmed me.
You watch o'er my steps – wherever; Father, I am Yours forever.
Conq'ring Savior, You once bought me, Shed Your blood, so keenly sought me.
Safe from sin, death, hell – whatever; Savior, I am Yours forever.
Vibrant Spirit, You once claimed me, Made me new within and tamed me.
I'll trade earth for heav'n – whenever; Spirit, I am Yours forever.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I'll sing this to all who'll hear it:
There's no one like You – whoever; Triune God, I'm Yours forever.
(Words by Howard W. Kramer. Used by permission.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
THE POSTLUDE –
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