Living Savior Lutheran Church4616 Gharrett St Missoula, MT 59803

livingsaviormissoula.org 406.543.8222Pastor Justin Cloute pastor@livingsaviormissoula.org

July 17, 2016 Pentecost 9WELCOME TO WORSHIPWe are happy that you are here to worship with us and pray that the Lord bless you through his Word in your time with us.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of the greeters or anyone else who looks like they know what is going on.

Follow signs for the restrooms near the table in back of entryway. Parents, we know how hard it can be to get to church in the morning

and are so thankful that you have brought your children. We enjoy hearing children in worship, but also understand that sometimes you may want to take them out. There is a small nursery room in the back of the church with an audio feed of worship for you.

THEME FOR TODAY’S SERVICETHE SON OF GOD RAISES US UP

OPENING HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty | 195 (v.1-3)

INVOCATIONP: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion

of the Holy Spirit be with you all.1

July Sermon Series Miracles of Jesus

July 3 – Jesus Drives out an Evil Spirit (Luke 4)

July 10 – The Great Catch of Fish (Luke 5)

July 17 –Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son (Luke 7)July 24 – The Feeding of the 5000 (Luke 9)

July 31 – Jesus Calms the Storm (Luke 8)

C: And also with you.CONFESSION OF SINS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORGIVENESSP: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and

serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

C: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

P: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all our sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, he has removed your guilt forever. You are his own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to his will.

C: Amen

P: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord:

C (sings): Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty | 195 (v.4)

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and

sea.Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,

God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Grant us, Lord, the spirit to think and do what is right that we, who cannot do anything that is good without you, may by your help be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ, your Son,

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our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

THE WORD OF GODTHE FIRST LESSON 1 Samuel 2:1-10We praise the Lord with Hannah at the birth of her son Samuel. God has power over nature, people, and all things. He even has the power to raise the dead.

1 Then Hannah prayed and said:

“My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high.My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.2 “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.3 “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance,for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.4 “The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with

strength.5 Those who were full hire themselves out for

food, but those who were hungry are hungry no more.She who was barren has borne seven children, but she who has had many sons pines away.6 “The Lord brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up.7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap;he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.for the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s;

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on them he has set the world.9 He will guard the feet of his faithful

servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the

place of darkness.“It is not by strength that one prevails;10 those who oppose the Lord will be

broken. The Most High will thunder from heaven; the Lord will judge the ends of the earth.

“He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.”

VERSE OF THE DAY Isaiah 55:11bP: Alleluia. My Word will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what

I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Alleluia.

HYMN OF THE DAY Lamb of God, We Fall Before You | 354

THE SERMON TEXT Luke 7:11-1711 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples

and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.”

14 Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” 15

The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.” 17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

SERMONJesus’ Heart Goes Out to You

Luke 7:11-17

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NICENE CREEDWe believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,of all that is,seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made,of one being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,and became fully human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.He suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose again in accordance with the

Scriptures. He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit,the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen.OFFERING“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD’S PRAYER 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.

THE SACRAMENTP: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them up to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.C: It is right to give thanks and praise.

P: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who promised that wherever two or three come together in his name, there he is with them to shepherd his flock till he comes again in glory. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

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THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD

DISTRIBUTIONAbout our Communion Practice: We invite members of Living Savior to receive the Lord’s Supper. If you have never communed with us before, we would like to make sure that you have an opportunity to learn all that we believe and teach before joining us in this expression of unity. We would love to have you join us in the future. Please speak to Pastor if you are interested. Thank you. Personal Preparation for Holy Communion can be found on page 156 in the front of the hymnal.

DISTRIBUTION HYMN Draw Near | 740 (next page)

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THANKSGIVINGP: God of all creation, in this meal you have bound us to yourself, at this

table we have tasted your goodness. Strengthen us by your grace that we might more perfectly praise you and more faithfully love one another through Jesus Christ our risen Lord.

C: Amen.

The Song of Simeon

THE BLESSINGP: The Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.C: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN Go, My Children, with My Blessing | 332News and Notes

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Adult Bible Study Join us today at 11:15 in the fellowship hall where we will continue our series on the “Greatest Bible Stories You’ve (probably) Never Heard.” Today we will be studying Moses’ selflessness.

Summer Camp – Healthy, Helping Hands Our summer camp is being held this week, Monday – Friday at 9am – 3pm. Please keep the camp in your prayers, stop by to check things out, or volunteer to help.

Summer Camp Volunteers – If you are volunteering for the Healthy Helping Hands Camp, please show up tomorrow morning (Monday) at 8:15am for a brief meeting before any campers arrive. Please be on time, because we have a lot to get ready before camp starts!

Summer Camp BBQ! EVERYONE is invited to join us to for a BBQ on Thursday night at 6pm. Come to enjoy some food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate our camp and its volunteers.

Your Time of Grace – Check out “Your Time of Grace” on Youtube or Facebook for daily video devotions for the whole family. This is an excellent

resource for family devotions!

No Growth Group – Due to the summer camp, we will not be meeting for our Growth Group this week.

Preschool Donations – Living Savior Preschool continues to grow and reach out with the gospel message to little ones. This year we are going to need to restock some supplies and perhaps also buy more tables and chairs. If you would like to give to this ministry, please designate it to “Living Savior Preschool” on a check or envelope.

SERVING AT LIVING SAVIOR

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Music:Today: JonNext Sunday: Mary

Camera:Today: DonavonNext Sunday: Gil

Greeters:Today: WeegeNext Sunday: Raynock/Mcguire

Cleaners:This Week: Bernthal/Johnson