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Service of Praise and Celebration Installation of Pastor Aaron Rosenau Preservice Music “Above All” ~ Lenny LeBlanc and Paul Baloche ~ 1. Above all powers, above all kings, above all nature and all created things. Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began. 2. Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, above all wonders the world has ever known. Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there's no way to measure what You're worth. Chorus: Crucified, laid behind a stone, You lived to die, rejected and alone. Like a rose trampled on the ground, You took the fall and thought of me, Above all. “There Is None Like You”
~ Lenny LeBlanc ~ There is none like You, No one else can touch my heart like You do; I could search for all eternity long And find there is none like You. Chorus: Your mercy flows like a river wide and healing comes from Your hands; Suffering children are safe in Your arms, there is none like You. “Breathe”
~ Marie Barnett ~ 1. This is the air I breathe, This is the air I breathe, Your holy presence living in me. 2. This is my daily bread, This is my daily bread, Your very word spoken to me. Chorus: And I, I'm desperate for You. And I, I'm lost without You. 3. You are the air I breathe, You are the air I breathe, Your holy presence living in me. 4. You are my daily bread, You are my daily bread, Your very word spoken to me. (Chorus) Ending: I’m lost without you. I’m lost without you. This is the air I breathe. This is the air I breathe. “Ancient Words”
~ Lynn DeShazo ~ 1. Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world; They resound with God's own heart. O, let the ancient words impart. 2. Words of life, words of hope, Give us strength, help us cope. In this world where'er we roam, Ancient words will guide us home. Chorus: Ancient words, ever true, Changing me and changing you; We have come with open hearts, O, let the ancient words impart. 3. Holy words of our faith Handed down to this age, Came to us through sacrifice. O, heed the faithful words of Christ. 4. Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world, They resound with God's own heart. O, let the ancient words impart. (Chorus) — GATHERING — Invocation (Please stand and face the back of the sanctuary and the processional cross.) P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: The Lord in His goodness has sent us a shepherd. C: (with a shout) Blessed be the name of the Lord! P: It was He who gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
(Ephesians 4:11-13) C: Blessed be the name of the Lord! (Please turn to face the cross as it is carried to the front of the sanctuary.) Processional Song “In Christ Alone” / “The Solid Rock” ~ Keith Getty and Stuart Townend ~ ~ Mote/Bradbury (The Solid Rock)~ 1. In Christ alone, my hope is found. He is my light, my strength, my song. This Cornerstone, this Solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease. My Comforter, my All in all, here in the love of Christ I stand. 2. In Christ alone, Who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless Babe. This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. 'Til on that cross, as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied, For every sin on Him was laid, Here in the death of Christ I live. 3. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain. Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again. And as He stands in victory, Sin's curse has lost its grip on me. For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ. Bridge: On Christ, the Solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. (Repeat) 4. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me. From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand. 'Til He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand. — SERVICE of the WORD — Prayer P: Almighty God, grant your Holy Spirit and the wisdom which comes down from heaven, that your Word may not be bound but may have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people. Grant your blessing, O Lord, upon this church and the pastor whom you have called to serve here, that in unwavering faith, through words and actions, we may proclaim the glory of your name in
all the world and stand firm to the end. In the strong name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, our Savior and King. C: Amen! (Please be seated.) Reading from the Old Testament Isaiah 52:7-10 7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to L: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. C: (with a shout) His love endures forever! Reading from the New Testament 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 14
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15
And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 16
So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 18
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19
that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 21
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: (with a shout) Thanks be to God! Song of Praise “Forever”
~ Chris Tomlin ~ Verse 1 Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, Our God and King. ALL: His love endures forever. Leader: For He is good, He is above all things. ALL: His love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise. Sing praise, sing praise. Verse 2 Leader: With a mighty hand and outstretched arm, ALL: His love endures forever. Leader: For the life that’s been reborn, ALL: His love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise. Sing praise, sing praise. Chorus (Sung by all): Forever God is faithful. Forever God is strong. Forever God is with us, Forever and ever. Forever God is faithful. Forever God is strong. Forever God is with us, Forever and ever, forever. Verse 3 Leader: From the rising to the setting sun, ALL: His love endures forever. Leader: And by the grace of God we will carry on. ALL: His love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise. Sing praise, sing praise. (Chorus – Please stand) Bridge His love endures forever. Your love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise. Sing praise, sing praise. Chorus 2 Forever You are faithful. Forever You are strong. Forever You are with us, Forever, and ever. Forever You are faithful. Forever You are strong. Forever You are with us, Forever, and ever, forever. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. L: This is the Gospel of our Lord. C: (with a shout) Praise to you, O Christ! Sermon “Don’t Frame
This – Live It!”
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. This verse is one of the most famous in the Bible. At first it seems to be just a summary of the Christmas Story – good enough to frame and hang on a wall. Watch Out! Don’t miss the secret. This verse links us directly to the meaning of Pastor Aaron’s installation and to the power for effective life together in
the church. Choral Response “That’s Why We Praise Him” (Peace Children’s Choir) ~ Tommy Walker ~ 1. He came to live, live a perfect life; He came to be, the Living Word, our light. He came to die, so we’d be reconciled; He came to rise, to show his pow’r and might. Chorus: That’s why we praise Him, that’s why we sing; That’s why we offer Him our everything That’s why we bow down and worship the King, ‘Cause He gave His everything, ‘Cause He gave His everything, 2. He came to live, live again in us, He came to be, our conqu’ring King and friend He came to heal, and show the lost ones His love; He came to go, prepare a place for us. (Chorus) Chorus (sung twice) — RITE of INSTALLATION — P: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, the Reverend Aaron Rosenau has been called to serve as pastor of Prayer P: O God, You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and forever rejoice in His calling, His guidance and His consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. Vows of the New Pastor Reception by God’s People P: Will you, the members and friends of C: We will with the help of God. Installation and Blessing of the New Pastor The Laying on of Hands “Potter’s Hand”
~ Darlene Zschech ~ (The pastors circle around Pastor Rosenau as the congregation sings the song.) 1. Beautiful Lord, wonderful Savior, I know for sure all of my days are held in Your hand, crafted into Your perfect plan. 2. You gently call me into Your presence, guiding me by Your Holy Spirit. Teach me, dear Lord, to live all of my life through Your eyes. Chorus: I'm captured by Your holy calling; Set me apart—I know You're drawing me to Yourself, Lead me, Lord, I pray. Take me, mold me, use me, fill me: I give my life to the Potter’s hand. Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me: I give my life to the Potter’s hand. The Lord’s Prayer (spoken by 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. Blessings by Other Clergy (Please stand.) Prayer Song of Praise “Great is Thy Faithfulness” / “Amazing Love” ~ Thomas O. Chisolm and William M. Runyan/Billy Foote ~ 1. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father. There is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not. As Thou has been Thou forever wilt be. Chorus: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. (Chorus) 3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth; Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide. Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Chorus 2: Amazing love, how can it be? That You, my King, would die for me? Amazing love, I know it's true. It's my joy to honor You. In all I do, I honor You. Bridge: You are my King. You are my King. Jesus, You are my King. Jesus, You are my King. (Chorus 1) — PRAYERS and SENDING — Prayers of the Church + For the Rosenau family as they begin their life among us + For our congregation as we move into the future + For all Christian congregations and the mission of the Church + For pastors and all Christians to have courage in their witness + For the lost P: Lord God, You have called us your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us grace to go out with good courage, not where we are going but only that Your hand is leading us and Your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. Blessing P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor, and give you His peace. C: Amen. Closing Song “How Great is Our God” / “How Great Thou Art” ~ Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash/Stuart K. Hine ~ 1. The splendor of the King Clothed in majesty, Let all the earth rejoice, Let all the earth rejoice. He wraps Himself in light And darkness tries to hide. It trembles at His voice, It trembles at His voice. Chorus: How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is our God! And all will see how great, How great is our God! 2. Age to age, He stands And time is in His hands, Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End. The God-head, three in one, Father, Spirit, Son, The Lion and the Lamb, The Lion and the Lamb. Chorus 2: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Ending: How great Thou art! How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Post-Service Music “All Things are Possible”
~ Darlene Zschech ~ 1. Almighty God my Redeemer, My hiding place, my safe refuge, No other name like Jesus, No power can stand against You. 2. My feet are planted on this Rock And I will not be shaken, My hope it comes from You alone My Lord and my salvation. 3. Your praise is always on my lips, Your Word is living in my heart And I will praise You with a new song. My soul will bless You, Lord. 4. You fill my life with greater joy, And I delight myself in You And I will praise You with a new song. My soul will bless You, Lord. Chorus: When I am weak, You make me strong. When I'm poor, I know I'm rich. For in the power of Your name: Bridge: All things are possible. (Repeat 3 times) “Beautiful One”
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