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th 500 Anniversary of the Reformation Service with Communion Contemporary Call to worship Rise up! For God has given us a new covenant: his word carried in our hearts. Rise up! For God has given us a gift beyond price: peace with him through Jesus Christ. Rise up! For God has given us freedom: a permanent place in his own family. Opening sentences Jesus said: 'If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.' (John 8:31,32 NRSV) In the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Opening Song We pray Psalm 46 Response: Jesus, you have set us free We are free indeed Song We lay down our sins and burdens to God Friends, God calls us to be still and know that he is God. Let’s confess our sins to God our Father, trusting that we have been justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Quiet time for personal reflection… Lord God, our heavenly Father, I confess that I have sinned against you, not only in my words and actions, but also in my secret thoughts and desires which I cannot fully know or understand, but which you know completely. I am sorry that I have displeased you, and repent of the evil I have done. For the sake of your dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, have mercy on me, forgive my sins, and graciously help me in my weakness. Amen. We share the peace of Christ Peace is ours through Christ, our Lord. Peace is ours. Amen! Peace is ours to receive with joy. Peace is ours. Amen! Grace and peace to you through Jesus Christ, our Lord. And also to you. Let us share God’s peace with each other. We pray the prayer of the day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: Lord God, you have given all Holy Scriptures for our learning. Lead us to hear them, read, note, learn, and inwardly digest them. Encourage and support us by your holy word, so that we may always hold onto the joyful hope of eternal life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. In whose name and power we pray. Amen. First reading - Jeremiah 31:31-34 After the reading: This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Second reading – Romans 3:19-28 After the reading: This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel - John 8:31-36 After the reading: The gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Jesus. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the gift of your word. Keep us faithful to your word, so that we may know the truth, and the freedom it brings. Amen. We confess our shared faith Luther’s explanation of the second article of the Apostles Creed I believe that Jesus Christ true God, Son of the Father from eternity, and also true human being, born of the virgin Mary - is my Lord. At great cost, he has saved and redeemed me, a lost and condemned person. He has freed me from sin, death, and the power of the devil, not with silver or gold, but with his holy and precious blood and his innocent suffering and death. All this he has done that I may be his own, live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness, just as he is risen from the dead and lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true. We listen to the Children’s address Song We listen to the message We sing an offering song We pray an offering prayer Heavenly Father, there is nothing that we could offer to you as a sacrifice for our sin. Yet in your great love, you have offered up your own Son, so that through him we may be put right with you. Accept the gifts we offer here today, as mere tokens of our gratitude for the great gift of salvation which you have given to us. Amen. We pray for the church, the world and ourselves Response: Lord of the Church Hear our prayer. We share God’s holy meal The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We sing Holy, Holy, Holy Lord Holy, holy, holy, Lord. God of power and might. You fill all of heaven and earth; save us, God on high! Let us praise the one who comes in the name of God. Praise! Praise! Praise! Praise! Praise to you on high! © 1975 Peter Schmidt and David Schubert. From ‘Worship Today’. Used by permission. Jesus’ Words of Institution We pray the Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. We sing ‘Lamb of God’ O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, Grant us your peace. © 1971 Robin Mann. Used with permission Distribution We pray our thanks to God The Lord be with you And also with you Let us pray: Lord God, you constantly renew your church through the pure preaching of your word… …one God, now and forever. Amen. Song God blesses us Be strong and courageous. Do not fear for the Lord is with you to be your strong tower, your mighty fortress. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look with favour upon you and give you peace. Amen