St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue

Wauwatosa, WI 53213 October 25th, 2015

Reformation Sunday 8:30 a.m. Service

Prelude Welcome to Worship

Gathering(Please stand as you are able) Call to Worship God is Our Refuge

Reformation Call to Worship P If God is for us, C who can be against us. P We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are

called according to God’s purpose. C In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. P Almighty Lord, our ears are open to your Word. Our eyes are open to your

presence. C For the promises made through your prophet Jeremiah are certain and

sure: "This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them."

Gathering Song #504 A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Opening Litany P God gathers us together today with every community seeking renewal and new

life around the globe, uniting us as one people celebrating God’s gift of resurrection.

C The spirit of God is renewing the church!

2 P Where mission developers and missionaries are sharing the gospel in new

contexts, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Where we have not yet begun to share the good news, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Where communities are discerning new directions and praying for hope, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Where people of faith are struggling to see a way forward, searching for vision

and purpose, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Here, today, God breathes life into us, C The spirit of God is renewing the church!

Apostolic Greeting page 98 Prayer of the Day

P Let us pray, C Almighty God, gracious Lord, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, your

faithful people. Keep us steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort us in all temptations, defend us against all our enemies, and bestow on your Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

(Please be seated) Anthem God Wants Us to Praise Him by Ruth Elaine Schram This Little Light of Mine arr. by John Paradowski Praise Kids! Word Drama Martin and Katie Luther at Home Annette Olson and Steve Winters First Reading Jeremiah 31:31-34

The renewed covenant will not be breakable, but like the old covenant it will expect the people to live upright lives. To know the Lord means that one will defend the cause of the poor and needy [Jer. 22:16]. The renewed covenant is possible only because the Lord will forgive iniquity and not remember sin. Our hope lies in a God who forgets.

Responsive Psalm Psalm 46

L God of shelter, God of strength, C Mighty Fortress, saving God:

3 L even if the earth shudders, even if mountains tumble into sea depth, making the

waters churn and seethe, we shall not be afraid. C You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob. L Joy streams through your city, through your sacred dwelling. C You are with us, God; the city cannot fall. L At dawn you scatter the enemy; kingdoms topple, earth crumbles at the sound of

your voice. C You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob. L Come! Let us see God’s wonders, God’s saving deeds! C God breaks the bow, snaps the spear, burns the shield, and stamps out war. L “Be still!” says God, “Know that I hold power over all peoples.” C You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob.

Second Reading Romans 3:19-28

Paul’s words stand at the heart of the preaching of Martin Luther and the other Reformation leaders. No human beings make themselves right with God through works of the law. We are brought into a right relationship with God through the divine activity centered in Christ’s death. This act is a gift of grace that liberates us from sin and empowers our faith in Jesus Christ.

(Please stand as you are able) Gospel Acclamation #517 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word Gospel John 8:31-36

Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin.

Gospel Response P The Gospel of the Lord for you this day. C Thanks be to God. (Please be seated) Sermon The Rev. Gail Brodersen-Heins (Please stand as you are able) Hymn of the Day #654 The Church’s One Foundation [Prayer cards will be collected during the Hymn of the Day] The Apostles’ Creed page 105 or inside back cover of the Hymnal Prayers of Intercession page 105 Sharing the Peace of Christ page 106

4 Meal (Please be seated) Musical Offering Psalm 46 by John Ness Beck – Senior Choir & Brass

The congregation is asked to sing “A Mighty Fortress” on cue from the director.

Text  by  Rusty  Edwards  &  Frederick  Whitfield.  Text  copyright  ©  1997  by  Selah  Publ.  Inc.    All  rights  reserved.  Used  with  permission.  OneLicense.net  #A-­‐703603. (Please stand as you are able) Offertory #181 Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful

5 Offertory Prayer page 107 Confession & Forgiveness

P “Nathan said to David, ‘The Lord has put away your sin; you shall not die.’” C We come before you, Lord, seeking your forgiveness. P Almighty and Everlasting God, you are a God rich in forgiveness: C God of grace we confess that we have not followed you in all that we say and

do, that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed. We confess our broken relationships, our weak discipleship, and our basic insecurities. Renew us with your Spirit; give us strength of faith and courage to be disciples of faith, hope and love.

P “Thus it is written, that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins must be proclaimed in his name.” That Word is now proclaimed to you.

C We come before you, Lord, ready to receive good gifts from you. Amen. Words of Institution page 108 The Lord’s Prayer page 112 [Traditional Version] Invitation to Communion page 112 (Please be seated) Luther’s statement on Holy Communion What is communion? It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, under the bread and

the wine, instituted by Christ himself for us Christians to eat and drink. In this sacrament is given to us the forgiveness of sins, and where there is forgiveness of sins there is life and salvation.

We have, therefore, two principal sacraments in the church, baptism and the bread. Baptism leads us into a new life on earth; the bread guides us through death into eternal life.

Finally, the blessing of this sacrament is fellowship and love, by which we are strengthened against death and all evil. This fellowship is twofold: on the one hand we partake of Christ and all saints, on the other hand we permit all Christians to be partakers of us, in whatever way they and we are able; so that by this sacrament all self-seeking love is uprooted and gives place to love which seeks the common good of all, and through this mutual love there is one bread, one drink, one body, one community, --that is the true union of Christian brethren.

Call to Communion #481 Come to the Table Communion Hymn #484 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart

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P May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which you have now just received, strengthen you and keep you in his love and grace.

C Amen.

Post-Communion Canticle #207 Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise Prayer after Communion page 114 Sending (Please be seated) Today’s Highlights For more information on the church’s activities, please pick up the bulletin announcements from the Welcome Center, ask an usher or go to our website, www.StMattsLutheran.org. Temple Talk Curt Brewer, Stewardship Campaign (Please stand as you are able) Blessing page 114 Dismissal

A Go in peace. Christ has made you free. C Thanks be to God.

Postlude

It has been wonderful to have you share in the worship of our marvelous God. It is our prayer that you have been strengthened and refreshed for the upcoming week.

St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue

Wauwatosa, WI 53213 October 25th, 2015

Reformation Sunday 11:00 a.m. Service

Prelude

Welcome to Worship

Temple Talk Curt Brewer, Stewardship Campaign

Gathering(Please stand as you are able) Call to Worship God is Our Refuge

Reformation Call to Worship P If God is for us, C who can be against us. P We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are

called according to God’s purpose. C In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. P Almighty Lord, our ears are open to your Word. Our eyes are open to your

presence. C For the promises made through your prophet Jeremiah are certain and

sure: "This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them."

Gathering Song #504 A Mighty Fortress is Our God

2 Opening Litany

P God gathers us together today with every community seeking renewal and new life around the globe, uniting us as one people celebrating God’s gift of resurrection.

C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Where mission developers and missionaries are sharing the gospel in new

contexts, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Where we have not yet begun to share the good news, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Where communities are discerning new directions and praying for hope, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Where people of faith are struggling to see a way forward, searching for vision

and purpose, C The spirit of God is renewing the church! P Here, today, God breathes life into us, C The spirit of God is renewing the church!

Apostolic Greeting page 213 Prayer of the Day

P Let us pray, C Almighty God, gracious Lord, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, your

faithful people. Keep us steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort us in all temptations, defend us against all our enemies, and bestow on your Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Word (Please be seated) Drama Martin and Katie Luther at Home Annette Olson and Steve Winters First Reading Jeremiah 31:31-34

The renewed covenant will not be breakable, but like the old covenant it will expect the people to live upright lives. To know the Lord means that one will defend the cause of the poor and needy [Jer. 22:16]. The renewed covenant is possible only because the Lord will forgive iniquity and not remember sin. Our hope lies in a God who forgets.

Responsive Psalm Psalm 46

L God of shelter, God of strength, C Mighty Fortress, saving God:

3 L even if the earth shudders, even if mountains tumble into sea depth, making the

waters churn and seethe, we shall not be afraid. C You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob. L Joy streams through your city, through your sacred dwelling. C You are with us, God; the city cannot fall. L At dawn you scatter the enemy; kingdoms topple, earth crumbles at the sound of

your voice. C You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob. L Come! Let us see God’s wonders, God’s saving deeds! C God breaks the bow, snaps the spear, burns the shield, and stamps out war. L “Be still!” says God, “Know that I hold power over all peoples.” C You are with us, God our stronghold, God of Jacob.

Second Reading Romans 3:19-28

Paul’s words stand at the heart of the preaching of Martin Luther and the other Reformation leaders. No human beings make themselves right with God through works of the law. We are brought into a right relationship with God through the divine activity centered in Christ’s death. This act is a gift of grace that liberates us from sin and empowers our faith in Jesus Christ.

(Please stand as you are able) Gospel Acclamation #517 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word Gospel John 8:31-36

Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin.

Gospel Response P The Gospel of the Lord for you this day. C Thanks be to God. (Please be seated) Sermon The Rev. Gail Brodersen-Heins (Please stand as you are able) Hymn of the Day #654 The Church’s One Foundation [Prayer cards will be collected during the Hymn of the Day] Luther statement on Baptism What is baptism? Baptism is not simply water, but it is the water connected with God’s Word. What benefits does baptism confer? It works forgiveness of sins, delivers from death and the devil, and gives everlasting salvation to all who believe. It is not the just the water that does it, but the Word of God, which is in and with the water, and faith which trusts this Word of God in the water. For without the Word of God the water is simply water, and

4 no baptism. But with the Word of God, it is a baptism. Therefore, go forth baptizing in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. (Please be seated) Baptisms page 227 Sylvia Yi-Ting Hodges Finnegan Patrick Nickel Quinn Sawyer Steinberg (Please stand as you are able) The Apostles’ Creed page 229 (Please be seated) Congregation’s Welcome to the Baptized

C Sylvia, Finnegan and Quinn, we receive you as our own, and as God’s own children. We promise to pray for you, care for you and speak God’s Word to you. We promise to support your parents as they set about the holy task of raising you up in Christ. Welcome to God’s Family!

(Please stand as you are able) Prayers of Intercession page 218 Sharing the Peace of Christ page 218

Thanksgiving (Please be seated) Musical Offering Psalm 46 by John Ness Beck – Senior Choir & Brass

The congregation is asked to sing “A Mighty Fortress” on cue from the director.

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Text  by  Rusty  Edwards  &  Frederick  Whitfield.  Text  copyright  ©  1997  by  Selah  Publ.  Inc.    All  rights  reserved.  Used  with  permission.  OneLicense.net  #A-­‐703603.  

(Please stand as you are able) Offertory page 219, Salvation Belongs to Our God Thanksgiving for the Word page 220 The Lord’s Prayer page 221 [Contemporary Version]

Our Father in heaven,

6 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. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Sending (Please be seated) Today’s Highlights For more information on the church’s activities, please pick up the bulletin announcements from the Welcome Center, ask an usher or go to our website, www.StMattsLutheran.org. (Please stand as you are able) Blessing page 221 Sending Song By Grace We Have Been Saved Through Faith

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Text  by  Rusty  Edwards  &  Frederick  Whitfield.  Text  copyright  ©  1997  by  Selah  Publ.  Inc.    All  rights  reserved.  Used  with  permission.  OneLicense.net  #A-­‐703603.   Dismissal page 222 Postlude

It has been wonderful to have you share in the worship of our marvelous God. It is our prayer that you have been strengthened and refreshed for the upcoming week.