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ALL SAINTS3rd november, 2013

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.

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Opening sentenceM: God has made Christ the head

over all things for the church,C: which is his body, the fullness of

him who fills all in all. (Eph 1:22b,23 NRSV)

PREPARATIONM: In the name of the Father and of

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

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hymnBlessed are the heirs of heaven

LHS 484 CAL293Selig sind des Himmels ErbenFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803)Tr. Carl Doving, 1907, alt.

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Blessed are the heirs of heaven1. Blessed are the heirs of heaven,The dead who rise in Christ forgiven.They shall from death to life arise,After death’s short, restful slumberThey wake to pleasures without

number.To joy and bliss that never dies.

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Blessed are the heirs of heavenAll cares and sorrows cease,They rest in perfect peace.Hallelujah!Before God’s throne,To His dear Son,Their works of faith will follow on.

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Blessed are the heirs of heaven2. Glory, praise and glad thanksgivingBe unto God, the ever-living.And to the Lamb for sinners slain!Ransomed host that now victoriousHast won the crown of life all glorious.Extol the Lamb, enthroned to reign.

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Blessed are the heirs of heavenFor us Himself He gave,He sank into the grave,He is risen!He went beforeThrough death’s dark door;We follow to the heavenly shore.

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Blessed are the heirs of heaven3. Sun nor moon their light are castingWhere God in glory everlastingDispels the gloomy shades of night.Now the day we sought appeareth,O blessed sight, our soul it cheereth.The Lamb is now our sun and light.

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Blessed are the heirs of heavenWe weep and mourn no more,The former life is o’er.Hallelujah!Death’s shades now flee.We rise to seeThe dayspring of eternity.

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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

neighbour 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: Upon your confession, 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.

Peace be with you.C: Amen.

Liturgy of the word

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

PRAYER OF THE DAYM: Let us pray. C: Almighty God,

you bring your people together in one holy church, the body of our Lord. Lead us to follow your saints and to know the inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who love you.

PRAYER OF THE DAYWe 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.

FIRST READINGR: The first Reading for All Saints Day is

written in chapter seven of Daniel beginning at verse one.

Daniel 7:1-3,15-18 CEVDaniel's vision of the holy ones of the Most High

Daniel 7:1-3,15-181-2Daniel wrote:In the first year of King Belshazzar of

Babylonia, I had some dreams and visions while I was asleep one night, and I wrote them down.

Daniel 7:1-3,15-18The four winds were stirring up the

mighty sea,3when suddenly four powerful beasts came out of the sea. Each beast was different.

15 I was terrified by these visions, and I didn't know what to think.

Daniel 7:1-3,15-1816So I asked one of those standing there

and he explained, 17"The four beasts are four earthly

kingdoms. 18But God Most High will give his kingdom to his chosen ones, and it will be theirs forever and ever."

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

R: The Psalm is Psalm 149.1Shout praises to the LORD! Sing him a new song of praise when

his loyal people meet.C: 2People of Israel, rejoice

because of your Creator. People of Zion, celebrate because

of your King.

Psalm 149 CEV

R: 3Praise his name by dancing and playing music on harps and tambourines.

C: 4The LORD is pleased with his people, and he gives victory to those who are humble.

Psalm 149 CEV

R: 5All of you faithful people, praise our glorious LORD!

Celebrate and worship. C: 6Praise God with songs on your

lips and a sword in your hand. R: 7Take revenge and punish the

nations. C: 8Put chains of iron on their

kings and rulers.

Psalm 149 CEV

R: 9Punish them as they deserve; this is the privilege of God's faithful people.

Shout praises to the LORD! C: Glory to the Father, and the

Son, and the Holy SpiritAs it was in the beginning is now

and will be forever. Amen.

Psalm 149 CEV

SECOND READINGR: The second reading is written in

chapter one of Ephesians beginning at verse eleven.

Ephesians 1:11-23 CEVGod's blessings through Christ for his people

Ephesians 1:11-2311God always does what he plans, and

that's why he had Christ choose us. 12He did this so that we Jews would bring honour to him and be the first ones to have hope because of him.

13Christ also brought you the truth, which is the good news about how you can be saved.

Ephesians 1:11-23You put your faith in Christ and were

given the promised Holy Spirit to show that you belong to God. 14The Spirit also makes us sure that we will be given what God has stored up for his people. Then we will be set free, and God will be honoured and praised.

Ephesians 1:11-2315I have heard about your faith in the

Lord Jesus and your love for all of God's people. 16So I never stop being grateful for you, as I mention you in my prayers. 17I ask the glorious Father and God of our Lord Jesus Christ to give you his Spirit.

Ephesians 1:11-23The Spirit will make you wise and let

you understand what it means to know God.

18My prayer is that light will flood your hearts and that you will understand the hope that was given to you when God chose you.

Ephesians 1:11-23Then you will discover the glorious

blessings that will be yours together with all of God's people.

19I want you to know about the great and mighty power that God has for us followers.

Ephesians 1:11-23It is the same wonderful power he used

20when he raised Christ from death and let him sit at his right side in heaven. 21There Christ rules over all forces, authorities, powers, and rulers. He rules over all beings in this world and will rule in the future world as well.

Ephesians 1:11-2322God has put all things under the

power of Christ, and for the good of the church he has made him the head of everything. 23The church is Christ's body and is filled with Christ who completely fills everything.

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

C: Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You

have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia.

GOSPELM: The Holy Gospel is written in the

chapter six of the Gospel according to St Luke beginning at verse twenty.

C: Glory be to you, O Lord.

Luke 6:20-31 CEVBlessed are the poor and the persecuted

Luke 6:20-31M: 20Jesus looked at his disciples and

said: God will bless you people who are poor.

His kingdom belongs to you! 21God will bless you hungry people. You will have plenty to eat! God will bless you people who are crying. You will laugh!

Luke 6:20-3122God will bless you when others hate

you and won't have anything to do with you. God will bless you when people insult you and say cruel things about you, all because you are a follower of the Son of Man.

Luke 6:20-3123Long ago your own people did these

same things to the prophets. So when this happens to you, be happy and jump for joy! You will have a great reward in heaven.

Luke 6:20-3124But you rich people are in for trouble.

You have already had an easy life! 25You well-fed people are in for trouble. You will go hungry! You people who are laughing now are in for trouble. You are going to cry and weep!

Luke 6:20-3126You are in for trouble when everyone

says good things about you. That is what your own people said about those prophets who told lies.

Luke 6:20-3127This is what I say to all who will listen

to me: Love your enemies, and be good to everyone who hates you. 28Ask God to bless anyone who curses you, and pray for everyone who is cruel to you. 29If someone slaps you on one cheek, don't stop that person from slapping you on the other cheek.

Luke 6:20-31If someone wants to take your coat,

don't try to keep back your shirt. 30Give to everyone who asks and don't ask people to return what they have taken from you. 31Treat others just as you want to be treated.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise be to you, O Christ.

PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL

M: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for becoming poor for our sakes.

Bless us who are poor in spirit, and make us children of your kingdom.

C: Amen.

APOSTLE’S CREEDC: I believe in God, the Father

almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

APOSTLE’S CREEDAnd 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.

APOSTLE’S CREEDHe 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.

APOSTLE’S CREEDI believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy

Christian* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

*or: Catholic; ‘catholic’ here means ‘universal’

We sing:

Love divine, all loves excelling,

LHS 164 CAL 293

Love divine, all loves excelling

1. Love divine, all loves excelling,Joy of heaven, to earth come down,Fix in us Your humble dwelling,All Your faithful mercies crown.Jesus, Your are all compassion,Pure unbounded love You are;Visit us with Your salvation,Enter every trembling heart.


2. Come, almighty to deliver,Let us all Your grace receive;Suddenly return, and never,Never more Your temples leave.You we would be always blessing,Serve You as Your hosts above;Pray, and praise You, without ceasing,Glory in Your perfect Love.


3. Finish then Your new creation,Pure and spotless let us be;Let us see Your great salvation,Perfectly restored in You;Changed from glory into glory,Till in heaven we take our place,Till we cast our crowns before You,Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

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SERMON

Hymn AND OFFERING

We sing our next hymn

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

V. 1,5-7LH 161 CAL293John Newton (1725-1807), alt.


• 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. • • 5. Jesus, my shepherd, guardian,

friend, • My prophet, priest, and king, • My Lord, my life, my way, my end, • Accept the praise I bring. • • 6. Weak is the effort of my heart, • And cold my warmest thought; • But when I see You as You are, • I’ll praise You as I ought.• • 7. Till then I would Your love

proclaim • With every fleeting breath; • And may the music of Your name • Refresh my soul in death.• •


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.


5. Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend,

My prophet, priest, and king, My Lord, my life, my way, my end, Accept the praise I bring.


6. Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see You as You are, I’ll praise You as I ought.


7. Till then I would Your love proclaim

With every fleeting breath; And may the music of Your name Refresh my soul in death.

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OFFERING PRAYERC: Heavenly Father,

there is nothing that we could offer to you as a sacrifice for our sin.

Yet in your great love, you have offered up your own Son, so that through him we may be put right with you.

OFFERING PRAYERAccept the gifts we offer here today,

as mere tokens of our gratitude for the great gift of salvation which you have given to us.

Amen.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHCall to prayer

M: God has raised Jesus Christ to sit at his right hand. Let us therefore pray to our Father in heaven through his Son for all the world and all the saints.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHResponse

M: God of all saints, C: lead us to your kingdom.

Concluding prayer

M: God of life, we give thanks for the love you have shown to the world through all your saints, and we celebrate our continuing communion with them in love and prayer.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHHear the prayers of all your saints for

the sake our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

MEMORIAL RITE FOR THOSE

WHO HAVE DIED IN THE FAITH

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INTRODUCTIONM: Grace and peace to you from

Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

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INTRODUCTIONFriends in Christ: Today we remember

members of this congregation and our Christian friends and relatives whom our heavenly Father has called out of this life. We remember them and thank God for the gifts he has given us through them.

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WORD OF GODM: Our Lord Jesus Christ says:Do not be worried and upset. Believe in

God and believe also in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house, and I am going to prepare a place for you. I would not tell you this if it were not so.

(John 14:1,2 TEV)

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WORD OF GODAnd the apostle John says:I heard a voice from heaven saying,

'Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord'. 'Yes', says the Spirit, 'they will enjoy rest from their labours, because the results of their service goes with them'. (Rev 14:13 composite)

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PRAYERM: Let us pray.Gracious heavenly Father, we praise

you for the glorious company of the saints who have finished the course of their lives in faith, and now rest with you from all their work.

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PRAYERWe thank you today for those who have

departed from this life and remember them in gratitude before you.

Sustain us in life and death, and let perpetual light shine on us and on all your faithful people.

C: Amen.

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BLESSINGM: Blessed are those who mourn, for

they will be comforted.And the peace of God, which passes all

understanding, keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus.

C: Amen.

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LITURGY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

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.

PREFACEIn your saints you have given us a pledge

of our inheritance that, surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses, we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us and receive with them the unfading crown of glory.

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.

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COMMUNION INVITATIONM: Jesus says: 'My flesh is true food and

my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood remain in me, and I in them.'

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.

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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: Almighty God,

you bring your people together in one holy communion, the body of our Lord. Lead us to follow your saints and to know the inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who love you.

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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

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, God stands by us

today and every day.C: In the name of Christ. Amen.

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hymn

Blessed Assurance

LHS 863 CAL 293Frances Jane van Alstyne 1820-1915

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hymn1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is

mine;O what a foretaste of glory divine!Heir of salvation, purchase of God,born of his Spirit, washed in his

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hymnThis is my story, this is my song,praising my Saviour all the day

long:this is my story, this is my song,praising my Saviour all the day long.

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hymn2. Perfect submission, perfect

delight,visions of rapture now burst on my

sight;angels descending, bring from

aboveechoes of mercy, whispers of love:

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hymn3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,I in my Saviour am happy and blest,watching and waiting, looking

above,filled with his goodness, lost in his

love: › ›

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Go in peace, God stands by us today

and every day.Please stay

a while and have a cuppa and chat with us.

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