U AS WE GATHER U
Welcome to
Peace
Lutheran
Church
– a special welcome to our guests! Today we continue our series of messages based on the book of Romans, entitled “More Than Conquerors” – an in-depth look at one of the foundational writings of the Christian faith. The theme this morning comes from chapter 7 of Romans, where Paul addresses our constant struggle with sin and the hope we have in Christ alone. “Thanks be to God – through Jesus Christ our Lord!”
GATHERING MUSIC
10:30 a.m. “The Heart of Worship” Matt Redman
8:00 / 10:30 “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” Brian Doerksen
U PREPARATION U
PRAYER of CONFESSION
P: As we come into Your presence, Lord, and prepare ourselves to be fed by Your Word and sacrament, we say with Paul:
C: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do … I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; not the evil I do not want to do – this I keep on doing.”
(Romans 7:15, 18-19)
(prayer spoken by the pastor)
GOSPEL READING Matthew
16:13-18
(Peter confesses Jesus to be the Christ.)
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When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
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They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
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“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
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Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
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Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”
ASSURANCE of FORGIVENESS
WELCOME
SHARING of PEACE
(All worshippers are encouraged to share peace with each other. Make your way
around the room, saying something like: “The peace of the Lord be with you!”
Be sure to greet our guests.)
SONGS of PRAISE
8:00 a.m. “You Are My All in All” (DVD)
“Shout to the Lord”
(DVD)
10:30 a.m. “Welcome Holy Spirit” R. Critchley
“Open the Eyes of My Heart, LORD” Paul Baloche
(Children are invited to the front as we sing the final verse.)
U SERVICE OF THE WORD U
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE READING Romans 7:7-25 Page 1117 (LP: 1755)
(Paul deals with the battle between our renewed nature and our sinful nature.)
SERMON
“The Body of Death”
Sixth sermon in a series on Romans,
entitled “More Than Conquerors,”
OFFERING
(In response to His gracious, daily provision, as an act of adoration and praise, we give back a portion of what our Lord has entrusted to us. This is an opportunity for our members to respond in gratitude as stewards of God’s resources. Our guests need not feel obligated to contribute to the offering but may do so as the Holy Spirit leads. May God bless
every sacrifice we bring!)
SONG of RESPONSE
8:00 a.m. “Glorify Thy Name” (CD)
10:30 a.m. “Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Heart” Denny Cagle
U SERVICE of the SACRAMENT U
Regarding the Lord’s Supper
Peace
Lutheran
Church
and the other congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod share the Scriptural belief that the Lord’s Supper is a sacramental meal that brings us not only Christ’s true Body and Blood with the bread and wine, but also the forgiveness of sins and strength to amend our lives.
Those intending to commune with us may find it spiritually helpful to consider these questions:
1. Am I sorry for my sins?
2. Do I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior?
3. Do I believe He makes His Body and Blood present in this Meal?
4. Am I determined, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to change my sinful life?
PRAYERS of the CHURCH
PRAYER before COMMUNION
WORDS of INSTITUTION for the LORD’S SUPPER
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 the disciples saying: “Take, eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In
the same way also he took the cup after supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this is the New Covenant in my blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of all of your sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
DISTRIBUTION
(For the distribution, the ushers will guide worshippers to the front. The pastor will offer
a brief blessing for each ‘table.’ A longer blessing for all communicants will be spoken
after all have received communion.)
DISTRIBUTION SONGS
8:00 / 10:30 a.m. “Breathe”
(DVD)
10:30 a.m. “Spirit Song” John Wimber
PASTORAL BLESSING for all COMMUNICANTS
PRAYER of THANKSGIVING
BENEDICTION
P: 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 favor and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26)
C: Amen!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSING SONGS
8:00 a.m. “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” (DVD)
10:30 a.m. “The
Battle
Belongs to the Lord” Jamie Owens-Collins
“Sing to the King”
Billy Foote
The SENDING of GOD’S PEOPLE
P: GO IN PEACE—Connect, Celebrate, and Serve the Lord!
Let all the people say:
C: “Amen!”
(Psalm 106:48)
All lyrics in this bulletin are reprinted by permission – CCLI # 2647991
Copies of song lyrics are available upon request from the church office.
