REFORMATION SUNDAY OCTOBER 27, 2013

Silent Meditation

Prelude “A Mighty Fortress" V. Nelybhel

Organ, Brass and Percussion

Welcome and Announcements

Confession and Forgiveness

P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from

our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess

our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior

and Lord.

C: Amen

P: You may kneel for confession. Most merciful God,

C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned

against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have

left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our

neighbors as ourselves. 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

P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake

God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ,

and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in

the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

Hymn #652 “Built on a Rock” (ELW)

Page 147 The Salutation and Kyrie

Page 148 “Glory to God”

Insert Prayer of the Day

Children’s Time – Children’s Song: THE B-I-B-L-E (see back of program)

Insert First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Response: Thanks be to God!

FIRST ENGLISH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 800 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1350

(313) 884-5040 Fax: (313) 884-4460 www.feelc.org

Rev. Christina Veres Dr. Walter A. Schmidt Rev. Paul F. Keppler

Associate Pastor Senior Pastor Pastor Emeritus Renata Conger Robert H. Foster Christina Judson Education/Youth Coordinator Coordinator of Music Director of Bell Choirs

Anthem "God is our Refuge and Strength"

Good News Singers

Insert Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28 Response: Thanks be to God!

Page 151 Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia”

Insert Gospel Reading – John 8:31-36

Sermon “The Reformation" Dr. Walter A. Schmidt

Sermon Hymn #504 “A Mighty Fortress” (ELW)

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism (page 227, ELW) - Gabriel John Lawrence

The Apostles’ Creed - Page 105

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

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.

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

Offering

Offertory “A Mighty Fortress” Luther/Hayes

Good News Singers, Brass & Percussion

Hymn #186 Congregation Offertory “Create In Me” (ELW)

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.

Prayers of Intercession

P: Lord in your mercy. C: Hear our prayer.

Page 154 Lord’s Prayer

Page 155 Benediction and Dismissal

Hymn #654 “The Church's One Foundation” (ELW)

Silence for Reflection

Sharing of the Peace

Postlude “Salvation unto Us has Come” S. Drummond Wolff

Organ and Brass

SPEAKER SYSTEM for the hearing impaired is available. Please speak to one of the

ushers.

OUR HYMN BOARDS show the hymn numbers being sung today. They are found in

the back portion of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship red book. The hymns in ELW

follow the liturgies and resources in the front portion of the book and are noted by large

numbers on the top of the pages. The front portion of the book containing the liturgies

and resources are noted by page numbers at the bottom of each page. We use Worship

Setting 4 today beginning on page 147.

PLEASE FILL OUT a visitor or member card found in the pews and place the card in

the offering plate. We are blessed to have Christian friends from other places and

congregations visiting at worship today.

Musicians, under the direction of Nate Judson are: Rod Glusac, John Miller,

Paul Miller, Ted Pethick and Paul Sikorski. Musicians for Reformation are made

possible by our Music Enrichment Fund.

CHILDREN’S SONG

THE B-I-B-L-E

The B-I-B-L-E, yes, that’s the book for me, I stand alone on the Word of God, the

B-I-B-L-E.

(Descant) The B-I-B-L-E, yes, that’s the book for me, I stand alone,---

the B-I-B-L-E.

OUR MISSION: “GO MAKE DISCIPLES”

First English Lutheran Preschool Christmas Wreath Fundraiser

The preschool is selling fresh evergreen wreaths for Christmas. Proceeds will be used for required annual staff training and classroom items. Wreaths will be available for pick-up at Moehring Woods Florist on Mack Avenue or local delivery the week after Thanksgiving. Please make checks payable to First English Lutheran Preschool at time of order. Order form/payment may go in the box in the church office. Questions-call Chris @ 313.886.6544.

ORDERS ARE DUE MONDAY, NOV. 4, 2013 Thank you for your support!

Name___________________________ Phone Number__________________

CHECK ONE:

_____I would like to pick-up my wreath(s) at Moehring Woods Florist at 20923 Mack Avenue in GPW between Ridgemont and Hampton the week after Thanksgiving (December 2). You’ll receive a pick-up reminder!

OR

_____ I would like my wreath(s) delivered to this address. __________________________________________________

Wreath Description*

Quantity

Price

Total

24” Wreath-Red Bow $24

24” Wreath-Gold Bow $24

24” Wreath-Christmas Plaid Bow

$24

Total Amount Due

* Measurements are approximate.

First English Ev. Lutheran Church

800 Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Presents

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

Friday, Nov. 8, 2013

Dinner 6:00 PM Show 7:00 PM

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013

Dinner 6:00 PM Show 7:00 PM

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Matinee Performance 2:00 PM

Admission:

Dinner And Show - $18.00 ($13.00 Students)

Show Only - $10.00 ($7.00 Students)

For More Information, Please Call the Church Office at:

(313) 884-5040