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Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 27/28, 2017 6:00 PM & 8:45 AM Holy Communion

First Lutheran Church, Kearney, NE

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Prelude “Be Strong in the Lord with Be Still My Soul” arr. Tom Fettke Betty Heggemeyer

WELCOME

P: Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Please stand

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

P: Just as God’s work of creation never ends, so the gifts received in baptism are renewed every day. P: We give you thanks, O God, for the waters of life: for water to bathe in, water to drink, for waters to play in and waters that inspire wonder, for water that gives life to our planet. C: We give you thanks, O God, for the waters of life. P: We give you thanks, O God for the waters of this place: for water from the rivers and aquifers, snow and rain. C: We give you thanks, O God, for the waters of this place.

P: We give you thanks for your salvation through water: for delivering Noah and his family through the floodwaters, for leading your people Israel through the sea into freedom, for preserving your prophet Elijah through the time of drought, for quenching the Samaritan woman’s thirst with living water. C: We give you thanks for your salvation through water.

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P: We give you thanks for the life of all the baptized, and for all who gather here; for baptismal sponsors, for children and grandchildren, for our brothers and sisters in Christ whom we have never seen but to whom we are bound. C: We give you thanks for the life of all the baptized. P: We give you thanks for life in Christ through your Holy Spirit: for our entry into Jesus’ death through these waters of baptism, for our new birth into a life of freedom and service, for our calling to be your people, sent out for the life of the world. C: We give you thanks, blessed and holy Trinity, now and forever. Amen

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GATHERING HYMN

“Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” ELW #392

Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898, alt. Music: Rowland H.Prichard, 1811-1887 Text and Music Public Domain

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GREETING

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. HYMN OF PRAISE

“Now the Feast and Celebration” ELW #167

Text and Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Text and music © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of OneLicense #A705218

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

L: Let us pray, O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

WORD

A Reading from Psalm 68

L: 1Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him. 2As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before the fire, let the wicked perish before God. 3But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy. 4Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds — his name is the LORD — be exultant before him. 5Father of orphans and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. 6God gives the desolate a home to live in; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a parched land. 7O God, when you went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness, 8the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain

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at the presence of God, the God of Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel. 9Rain in abundance, O God, you showered abroad; you restored your heritage when it languished; 10your flock found a dwelling in it; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy. 32Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the LORD, 33O rider in the heavens, the ancient heavens; listen, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice. 34Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel; and whose power is in the skies. 35Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel; he gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God! (Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35) L: Word of God. Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God. Please stand for the reading of the Gospel P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John C: Glory to you, O Lord. P: 1After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you

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have sent. 4I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. 5So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. 6I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; 8for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. 10All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. 11And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. (John 17:1-11)

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you O Christ. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE & “NOISY” OFFERING

Offering will be going to ELCA World Hunger SERMON “O Beautiful” Rev. Sylvia High Karlsson

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Please stand SERMON SONG

“Thine the Amen” ELW #826 Verses 1, 2, 4

Text: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926. Musicd: Carl F. Schalk, b. 1929. Text and music © 1983 Augsburg Publishing House. All Rights Reserved. Used by

Permission of LicenSing #621538 and OneLicense #A-705218

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APOSTLES’ CREED

L: Let us profess the faith in which we baptize today: C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

P: Rejoicing in the risen life of Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

(At the conclusion of each prayer)

L: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Joining our voices with your faithful ones in every time and place, we offer our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen.

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EXCHANGE OF PEACE

P: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you.

We greet one another in the name of the Lord using words such as, “Peace be with you.”

Please be seated

MEAL

OFFERING 6:00 “Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful with Fairest Lord Jesus” arr. Tom Fettke

Betty Heggemeyer

8:45 “My Tribute: To God Be the Glory” Andre Crouh Tom and Sue Anderson

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Please stand Communion Assistants please come forward at this time.

OFFERTORY RESPONSE

Text and music: Dwight Lilies, b. 1957; Text and music © 1984 Word Music All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of CCLI #1093735

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THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

P: Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars; beneath the sea; within each cell; with every breath.

C: We praise you, O God. P: Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future.

C: We bless you, O God.

P: We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now.

C: We thank you, O God.

P: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith:

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

P: We pray for the gift of your Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among your people, throughout the world. Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end.

C: Amen

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THE LORD’S PRAYER P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: C: 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

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: Everyone is invited and encouraged to come and share in this gift of love. Please let the Communion Assistant know if you want grape juice or a gluten-free wafer. Welcome to Christ’s table, the gifts of God for the people of God.

Please be seated “Lamb of God”

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COMMUNION MUSIC “Unto God Be the Glory” Gilbert Martin Betty Heggemeyer

Please stand

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

P: “Table Grace” (May the body and blood…)

L: Life-giving God, In the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of heaven to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection that we may show your glory to all the world; through the same Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. C: Amen

SENDING

BLESSING P: May God who has brought us from death to life fill you with great joy. Almighty God, Father, † Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C: Amen

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SENDING HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” ELW #855

Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894, sts. 1-3, 5; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903, st. 4. .Music: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893. Text and Music Public Domain

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DISMISSAL

L: Alleluia! Christ is risen. C: Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! L: You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news. C: Thanks be to God

POSTLUDE “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” from Katholisches Gesanguch

Betty Heggemeyer

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First Lutheran Church ~ 3315 G Avenue ~ Kearney, NE 68847 308-237-5544 ~ office@firstlutherankearney.org

Reverend Sylvia High Karlsson, Senior Pastor for the Transition

6:00 John Love, Assisting Minister 8:45 Julie Nugent, Assisting Minister 11:00 Jane Teply, Assisting Minister

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