“The People of Christ Sharing the Love of Christ”
Christ Lutheran Church 300 East Monroe Street Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 442-5844 Website: www.christaustin.org
Rev. John C. Stennfeld, Pastor
COMMUNION ANNOUNCEMENT
Here at Christ Lutheran Church we believe, teach and confess that Jesus Christ is the only Savior from sin, and that He alone is the way to eternal life.
We believe, teach, and confess that in the Sacrament of Holy Communion the true body and blood of Jesus Christ is received along with the elements of bread and wine, and that the reception of this gift in faith is a means through which God Himself forgives our sins, strengthens us in faith, and unites us as His children.
If your own personal beliefs are in complete harmony with these Biblical truths, if you are a baptized Christian who has been instructed in these Lutheran confessions, if you recognize the reality of sin in your life and desire to receive God’s forgiveness, and if you acknowledge that receiving Holy Communion at our table expresses an implied unity with us in the body of Christ you are welcome to join us at the table of our Lord.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Christ Lutheran Church is to connect people to Jesus through:
● Inspirational worship ● Loving service ● Caring fellowship ● Relevant education so that they may know, and grow in, his love.
- 1 - LENTEN MIDWEEK 5 March 24, 2021
PRELUDE
WELCOME
HYMN “Christ, the Life of All the Living” LSB #420
Christ, the life of all the living, Christ, the death of death, our foe, Who, Thyself for me once giving To the darkest depths of woe; Through Thy suff’rings, death and merit I eternal life in inherit Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus unto Thee.
Thou, ah! Thou, has taken on Thee Bonds and stripes, a cruel rod; Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, O Thou sinless Son of God! Thus didst Thou my soul deliver From the bonds of sin forever. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus unto Thee.
Thou hast borne the smiting only That my wounds might all be whole; Thou hast suffered, sad and lonely, Rest to give my weary soul; Yea, the curse of God enduring, Blessing unto me securing. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus unto Thee. - 2 -
Heartless scoffers did surround Thee, Treating Thee with shameful scorn And with piercing thorns they crowned Thee. All disgrace Thou, Lord has borne, That as Thine Tough mightiest own me And with Heav’nly glory crown me. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus unto Thee.
Thou hast suffered men to bruise Thee, That from pain I might be free; Falsely did Thy foes accuse Thee: Thence I gain security; Comfortless Thy soul did languish Me to comfort in my anguish. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee.
Thou hast suffered great affliction And hast borne it patiently, Even death by crucifixion, Fully to atone for me; Thou didst choose to be tormented That my doom should be prevented. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee.
Then, for all that wrought my pardon, For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the Garden, I will thank Thee evermore, Thank Thee for Thy groaning, sighing, For Thy bleeding and Thy dying, For that last triumphant cry, And shall praise Thee, Lord, on high.
"Christ, the Life of All the Living" Text: Ernst Christoph Homburg, 1605-81; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78, sts. 1-2, 5, 7, alt,; tr. Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book, St. Louis, 1912, sts. 3-4, 6 Tune: Das grosse Cantional, Darmstadt, 1687; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 Text and music: Public domain
- 3 - (Please rise) INVOCATION
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.
OPENING SENTENCES
Pastor: O Lord, open my lips, People: and my mouth will declare Your praise.
Pastor: Make haste, O God, to deliver me; People: make haste to help me, O Lord.
Pastor: As we turn our eyes to Holy Week, we behold Jesus’ final public appearance before His trial and crucifixion. People: He says that His soul is troubled.
Pastor: He prays, “Father, glorify Your name.” People: The Father’s voice echoes from the heavens.
Pastor: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” People: Jesus tells the people He will be lifted up, pointing them to the cross.
Pastor: The people fail to understand who Jesus is. People: But He encourages them to walk in the light, lest darkness overtake them.
Pastor: Then He hid Himself from them. People: Lord, grant that we walk in the light of Christ, lest darkness overtake us.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Pastor: O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen.
(Please be seated) PSALM Psalm 13
- 4 - HYMN “Abide with Me” LSB #878
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide. The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
I need Thy presence ev’ry passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
Come not in terrors, as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings; Tears for all woes a heart for ev’ry plea. Come friend of sinners, thus abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness. Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still if Thou abide with me!
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies. Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
"Abide with Me" Text: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847, alt. Tune: William H. Monk, 1823-89; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 Text and music: Public domain
(Please rise) GOSPEL READING Matthew 26:47-56
- 5 - (Please be seated) HYMN “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” LSB #427
In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time. All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.
When the woes of life o’ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo, it glows with peace and joy.
When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day.
Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide.
"In the Cross of Christ I Glory" Text: John Bowring, 1972-1872 Tune: Ithamar Conkey, 1815-67; setting: Service Book and Hymnal, 1958, alt. Text and music: Public domain
SERMON Series: The Death of Jesus Sermon 5: The Arrest Pastor John Stennfeld Text: Matthew 26:47-56
OFFERING
(Please rise) COLLECT
Pastor: O Lord, hear my prayer. People: And let my cry come to You.
Pastor: Lord Jesus Christ, You are the light of the world that has shined in our darkness. Guide our footsteps to walk in Your light and be freed from the darkness of the evil one, so that we might reflect Your light to others who still sit in darkness; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. - 6 - 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.
BENEDICTION
CLOSING HYMN “Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” LSB #423
Jesus, refuge of the weary, Blest Redeemer, whom we love, Fountain in life’s desert dreary, Savior from the world above: Often have Your eyes, offended, Gazed upon the sinner’s fall; Yet upon the cross extended You have borne the pain of all.
Do we pass that cross unheeding, Breathing no repentant vow, Though we see You wounded, bleeding, See Your thorn-encircled brow? Yet Your sinless death has brought us Life eternal, peace, and rest; Only what Your grace has taught us Calms the sinner’s deep distress.
Jesus, may our hearts be burning With more fervent love for You; May our eyes be ever turning To behold Your cross anew Till in glory, parted never
- 7 - From the blessed Savior’s side, Graven in our hearts forever, Dwell the cross, the Crucified.
"Jesus, Refuge of the Weary" Text: Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-98; tr. Jane F. Wilde, 1826-96, alt. Tune: Erbaulicher Musicalisher Christen-Schatz, Basel, 1745; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 Text and music: Public domain
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______SERVING TODAY
PASTOR: Rev. John C. Stennfeld
ORGANIST: Phyllis Trautner
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Acknowledgment: Music is reprinted through CCLI license #769388 or through hymnal/songbook ownership or song is in Public Domain and not copyrighted. "Liturgy / Hymns from Lutheran Service Book copyright Concordia Publishing House" Lutheran Service Book Hymn License #10004991
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