GREETINGS of PEACE WORD INTROIT Psalm 38:1–4, 18, 22
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GREETINGS OF PEACE WORD INTROIT Psalm 38:1–4, 18, 22; antiphon: Isaiah 53:5 Pastor: He was wounded for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; People: upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His stripes we are healed. Pastor: O LORD, rebuke me not in Your anger, People: nor discipline me in Your wrath! Pastor: For Your arrows have sunk into me, People: and Your hand has come down on me. Pastor: There is no soundness in my flesh because of Your indignation; People: there is no health in my bones because of my sin. Pastor: For my iniquities have gone over my head; People: like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. Pastor: I confess my iniquity; People: I am sorry for my sin. Pastor: Make haste to help me, People: O Lord, my salvation! Pastor: He was wounded for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; People: upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His stripes we are healed. 1 PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray. Almighty God, graciously behold this Your family for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed and delivered into the hands of sinful men to suffer death upon the cross; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 (Isaiah describes a suffering servant who has “borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.”) Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PSALM Psalm 31 EPISTLE Hebrews 4:14–16 and 5:7–9 (Jesus’ death on the cross for us reveals that He sympathizes with all of our weaknesses and is the source of eternal salvation for all who trust in Him.) Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Gospel John 19: 17-30 Silence SERMON “He’s My Son” by Vicar Brian Barlow HYMN “Where You There When They Crucified My Lord” performed by Debbie Martinez 2 NICENE CREED People: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. 3 PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Pastor: Let us pray for the Church throughout the world, that churches flourish in their working of connecting people with the love of Jesus. Father God, by Your Holy Spirit, guide our church to present a clear witness to the love of Jesus. Let unity overcome division, truth overcome error, and love overcome strife; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. Pastor: Let us pray for the Synod President, Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison; District President, Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson; for our pastors, vicars, and teachers; for all servants of the Church; and for all the people of God. Lord of the Church, You bless our church with pastors and teachers, musicians, and custodians, deaconesses and Sunday School teachers, missionaries and theologians, and a wide variety of ministries to extend Your love to communities everywhere. Uphold and guide all whom You call to various ministries, that their work give glory to You and extend Your reign in all communities; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. Pastor: Let us pray for those who are new to the Christian faith and are preparing for Baptism or confirmation. Lord God, You bless our church with new people. Guide them as they learn and grow to love You. Protect them from distractions. Help them to find ways to live out their newly experienced faith in acts of service. Help our church to welcome new people with open arms; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. Pastor: Let us pray for those who do not believe in Jesus Christ, that the Holy Spirit would gently guide hearts to the love of God for us in Jesus. Merciful God, You often work in wonderfully mysterious ways. We ask that Your Spirit move powerfully in the lives of those who do not believe to draw them toward Your love in Christ Jesus. Enable those of us who believe to be good and faithful witnesses to the love of Christ. Keep us from placing unnecessary barriers in the way of the those who struggle to believe. Help us to be ready to rejoice when a lost sheep is found; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. Pastor: Let us pray for those who serve in public office, that God guide them to lead with wisdom, compassion, and concern for those most vulnerable in our society. God of power and might, bless the leaders of our nation, state, and local communities. Create in them the humility to lead as those who serve. Protect us from corrupt and unjust leaders. Guide all who serve in public office to seek the peace, well-being, freedom, and joy of the people they serve; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. Pastor: Let us pray for those in need: the sick, the dying, the oppressed, and the vulnerable. Compassionate God, Your special care of those in difficult circumstances is evident in the mercy Jesus showed to those who were poor, blind, lame, or rejected by the world. Bless those in trouble with healing, peace, and the love of those they need to help them through each day. Help us to notice people’s need and to respond with providing for both their physical and spiritual needs; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. Pastor: Finally, let us pray the prayer Jesus taught us: 4 LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9–13 People: 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. [All the lights are dimmed except for those shining upon the cross.] CONTEMPLATION OF THE CROSS Pastor: Behold, the life-giving cross on which was hung the salvation of the world. People: O come, let us worship Him. REPROACH Pastor: Thus says the Lord: What have I done to you, O My people, and wherein have I offended you? Answer Me. For I have raised you up out of the prison house of sin and death, and you have delivered up your Redeemer to be scourged. For I have redeemed you from the house of bondage, and you have nailed your Savior to the cross. O My people, Holy Lord God, holy and mighty God, holy and most merciful Redeemer; God eternal, leave us not to bitter death. People: O Lord, have mercy. HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” #175 St 1 5 REPROACH Pastor: Thus says the Lord: What have I done to you, O My people, and wherein have I offended you? Answer Me. For I have conquered all your foes, and you have given Me over and delivered Me to those who persecute Me. For I have fed you with My Word and refreshed you with living water, and you have given Me gall and vinegar to drink. O My people. Holy Lord God, holy and mighty God, holy and most merciful Redeemer; God eternal, allow us not to lose hope in the face of death and hell. People: O Lord, have mercy. HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” #175 St 2 REPROACH Pastor: Thus says the Lord: What have I done to you, O My people, and wherein have I offended you? Answer Me. What more could have been done for My vineyard than I have done for it? When I looked for good grapes, why did it yield only bad? My people, is this how you thank your God? O My people. Holy Lord God, holy and mighty God, holy and most merciful Redeemer; God eternal, keep us steadfast in the true faith. People: O Lord, have mercy. HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” #175 Sts 3-4 All leave in silence, as the altar is stripped of its veil. Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series A, Quarter 2.