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LITANY OF THE SAINTS (ELW 237) (announce page)

Let us remember all the beloved souls and saints before God, with thanksgiving.

The congregation may kneel.

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A moment of silence is observed.

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GATHERING SONG: Remember and Rejoice(ELW 454)

GREETING

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with

you all!

And also with you!

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CANTICLE OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your

Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith andcommitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you,through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and forever.

Amen.

Please be seated

A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

FIRST READING: Revelation 7:917

9After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation,

from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed

in white, with palm branches in their hands. 10They cried out in a loud voice, saying,

"Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!"11And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures,

and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12singing,

"Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdomand thanksgiving and honor

and power and might

be to our God forever and ever! Amen."13Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have

they come from?" 14I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These

are they who have come out of the great ordeal ;they have washed their robes and made them white

in the blood of the Lamb.15For this reason they are before the throne of God,

and worship him day and night within his temple,

and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them.16They will hunger no more, and thirst no more;

the sun will not strike them,

nor any scorching heat;17for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd,

and he will guide them to springs of the water of life,

and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALM: Psalm 34:110, 22

Refrain:

Tone:

I will bless the LORD |at all times;

the praise of God shall ever be | in my mouth.2I will glory |in the LORD;

let the lowly hear |and rejoice. R

3Proclaim with me the greatness |of the LORD;

let us exalt God's |name together.4

I sought the LORD, who|

answered meand delivered me from | all my terrors.

5Look upon the LORD |and be radiant,and let not your faces |be ashamed.

6I called in my affliction, and |the LORD heard me

and saved me from |all my troubles. R

7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who |fear the LORD

and de- |livers them.8Taste and see that the |LORD is good;

happy are they who take ref- |uge in God!9

Fear the LORD, you saints|

of the LORD,for those who fear the |LORD lack nothing.

10The lions are in want and |suffer hunger,

but those who seek the LORD lack nothing |that is good.22O LORD, you redeem the life |of your servants,

and those who put their trust in you will |not be punished. R

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SECOND READING: 1 John 3:13

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what

we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2Beloved, we are

God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when heis revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. 3And all who have this hope in himpurify themselves, just as he is pure.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.Please stand for the reading of the gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION AND VERSE

Verse: They are before the / throne of God,*

And the one who is seated at the throne will / shelter them.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12

The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.Glory to you, O Lord.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to

him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.5"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.6"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.7"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.8"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.9"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.10"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom

of heaven.11"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil

against you falsely on my account 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for inthe same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

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Please be seated

SERMON Pastor Charles Peterson

Silence for reflection and then we invite you to stand and sing:

HYMN OF THE DAY: Blest Are They(ELW 728)

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AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM

The presiding minister addresses the assembly with these or similar words.Dear friends, we give thanks for the gift of baptism and for Carol and Bradley, Amber and

Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam, one with us in the body of Christ, who are making public

affirmation of theirbaptism.

A sponsor presents each person making affirmation.

I present ______ who desire to make public affirmation of their baptism.

Let us pray.

Merciful God, we thank you for Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam,

whom you have made your own by water and the Word in baptism. You have called themtoyourself, enlightened themwith the gifts of your Spirit, and nourished themin the community of

faith. Uphold yourservantsin the gifts and promises of baptism, and unite the hearts of all whom

you have brought to new birth. We ask this in the name of Christ.Amen.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?I renounce them.

Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?

I renounce them.

Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?

I renounce them.

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is

seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the

forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Pastor: Let us pray for Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam and for all thebaptized everywhere:

Please remain standing.

That they may be redeemed from all evil and rescued from the way of sin and death: Lord, in your

mercy,

hear our prayer.

That the Holy Spirit may open their hearts to your grace and truth: Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

That they may be kept in the faith and communion of your holy Church: Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

That they may be sent into the world in witness to your love: Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

That they may be brought to the fullness of your peace and glory: Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Hear our prayers for those from our own congregation who seek healing and wholeness especiallyDelores, Sharon, Vivian, Frank, Rita, Stefan, Thomas, Norm and Helen, Dorothy and Frank,

Louise, Lin, Linda, Carl, Richard, Christina, Patricia, Bill, Helen, Rich, Laurel, Kathy, Marty and

Cindy, Delores, L. Jyll, Mrs. Young, Richard and Karen, reveal your loving presence to our

homebound members, including Irene and Olive, and keep Kristina in safety.Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Pastor may offer other prayers.

Pastor: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy,

through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of baptism.

Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam, You have made public profession of

your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism:to live among God's faithful people,

to hear the word of God and share in the Lord's supper,

to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,

to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

The pastor will ask each to respond in turn.

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I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

The minister addresses the assembly.People of God, do you promise to support these sisters and brothersand pray for themin their life

in Christ?

We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

Those making affirmation may kneel. The presiding minister prays for God's blessing.

Let us pray.We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give us new birth, cleanse

us from sin, and raise us to eternal life.

Stir up in Carol and Bradley, Amber and Stephen, Jill, Sean and Adam the gift of your Holy Spirit:the spirit of wisdom and understanding,

the spirit of counsel and might,

the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord,the spirit of joy in your presence,

both now and forever.

Amen.

Those making public affirmation face the assembly. A representative of the congregation

addresses the assembly.

Let us rejoice with these sisters and brothers in Christ.

We rejoice with you in the life of baptism.Together we will give thanks and praise to God

and proclaim the good news to all the world.

PEACE

The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.

The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

Please be seated.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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OFFERTORY SENTENCES

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OFFERING PRAYER

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Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one

bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom,for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.

Amen.

DIALOGUE

PREFACE

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

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We give you thanks, Father, through Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, whom you sent in this end of

the ages to save and redeem us and to proclaim to us your will.

He is your Word, inseparable from you, through whom you created all things, and in whom you

take delight. He is your Word, sent from heaven to a virgin's womb. He there took on our natureand our lot and was shown forth as your Son, born of the Holy Spirit and of the virgin Mary.He, our Lord Jesus, fulfilled all your will and won for you a holy people; he stretched out his hands

in suffering in order to free from suffering those who trust you.

He is the one who, handed over to a death he freely accepted, in order to destroy death, to break the

bonds of the evil one, to crush hell underfoot, to give light to the righteous, to establish his

covenant, and to show forth the resurrection, taking bread and giving thanks to you, said:

Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

In the same way he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:

This cup is the new covenant in my blood,

shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering, then, his death and resurrection, we take this bread and cup, giving you thanks that

you have made us worthy to stand before you and to serve you as your priestly people.

Send your Spirit upon these gifts of your church; gather into one all who share this bread and wine;

fill us with your Holy Spirit to establish our faith in truth, that we may praise and glorify you

through your Son Jesus Christ; through whom all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father,with the Holy Spirit, in your holy church, both now and forever.

Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER

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INVITATION TO COMMUNION

The reign of God is at hand. Come, taste the joy prepared for you.

Please be seated or you may kneel.

LAMB OF GOD

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DISTRIBUTION HYMN:Bapti zed in Water(ELW 456)

SONG AFTER COMMUNION: Now, Lord, You let Your Servant Go

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Please stand

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all peoples, the bread of lifeand the cup of salvation. Send us from this banquet to invite others into these good things, to let

justice roll down like waters, and to care for the least of our sisters and brothers; through Jesus

Christ, our Sovereign and our Savior.Amen.

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SENDING OF COMMUNION

Gracious God, you took the form of a servant, offering yourself as food, comfort, and strengthto a sick and hurting world. Anoint with a servant heart those who take your word and sacrament

to our sisters and brothers in their homes/in prisons/in hospitals. Grant grace, mercy, healing, and

hope to those who feast on your body and blood and receive your words of new life. May we allrecognize that we have a place and a home in the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

BLESSING

The blessing of almighty God, the Father of glory, + Jesus Christ our peace, and the Spirit of truth,

be upon you and remain with you always.

Amen.

SENDING SONG: For All Your Saints, O Lord(ELW 427)

DISMISSAL

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Go in peace. Share the good news.

Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Boure, from Organ Concerto #7 Georg Friedrich Hndel