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This worship service begins with the pastor or leader greeting the congregation and leading them in the Lord's Prayer. They then continue with songs of praise and the recitation of the Phos Hilaron. The service includes the reading of the Opening Psalm and the Old Testament lesson, followed by the Epistle reading. Finally, the service concludes with the Gradual Psalm.
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The pastor or leader will greet the people The Lord be with you. And also with you.
All those gathered stand and everyone says the Lord’s Prayer Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. AMEN.
The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Open our lips, O Lord.And our mouths shall declare Your praise. (2x) O God, make speed to save us.O Lord, make haste to help us. (2x)
The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Let us praise the Lord.The Lord’s Name be praised.
The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung O joyful light, from the pure glory of the eternal heavenly Father, O holy, blessed Jesus Christ.
The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung As we come to the setting of the sun and see the evening light, we praise God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung Worthy are You at all timesto be praised with holy voices,O Son of God, O giver of life,and to be glorified in all the world
All those gathered may be seated.The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 119:137-144 (NIV) 137 Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right. 138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
All those gathered may be seated.The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 119:137-144 (NIV) 139 My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words. 140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
All those gathered may be seated.The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 119:137-144 (NIV) 141 Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts. 142 Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
All those gathered may be seated.The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 119:137-144 (NIV) 143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. 144 Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live.
After the Opening Psalm, the pastor or leader and all those gathered say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Old Testament lesson is read Proverbs 25:6-14 (NIV) 6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among great men; 7 it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes
The Old Testament lesson is read Proverbs 25:6-14 (NIV) 8 do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? 9 If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man's confidence,
The Old Testament lesson is read Proverbs 25:6-14 (NIV) 10 or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation. 11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
The Old Testament lesson is read Proverbs 25:6-14 (NIV) 12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear. 13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
The Old Testament lesson is read Proverbs 25:6-14 (NIV) 14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.
At the end of the reading, the reader says This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Epistle is read Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
The Epistle is read Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit-- just as you were called to one hope when you were called--
The Epistle is read Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
At the end of the reading, the reader says This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The pastor or leader then says or sings the Gradual Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 131:1-3 (NIV) 1 My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
The pastor or leader then says or sings the Gradual Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 131:1-3 (NIV) 2 But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
The pastor or leader then says or sings the Gradual Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 131:1-3 (NIV) 3 O Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.
After the Gradual Psalm, the pastor or leader and all those gathered say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:1-11 (NIV) 1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from dropsy.
The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:1-11 (NIV) 3 Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?" 4 But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him away.
The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:1-11 (NIV) 5 Then he asked them, "If one of you has a son or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull him out?" 6 And they had nothing to say.
The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:1-11 (NIV) 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.
The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:1-11 (NIV) 9 If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, 'Give this man your seat.' Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. 10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes,
The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:1-11 (NIV) he will say to you, 'Friend, move up to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
After the Gospel, the reader says This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, Lord Christ.
The Nicene Creed is said by all standing I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light of
The Nicene Creed is said by all standing 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, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and
The Nicene Creed is said by all standing was made man. 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
The Nicene Creed is said by all standing come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and
The Nicene Creed is said by all standing glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, universal, and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
The Nicene Creed is said by all standing I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. AMEN.
Then the pastor or leader says You who truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are reconciled and at peace with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, walking in His holy ways, and living by trying to do the next right thing, prepare to draw
Then the pastor or leader says near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to strengthen and comfort you. But first, let us make a humble confession of our sins to Almighty God.
All those gathered stand and say this General Confession Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all people, we acknowledge and lament our many sins and the wickedness we have committed time after time, by thought, word and deed against Your divine
All those gathered stand and say this General Confession majesty. We earnestly repent, and are deeply sorry for these our wrongdoings; the memory of them weighs us down, the burden of them is too great for us to bear. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. For Your Son
All those gathered stand and say this General Confession our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that from this time forward we may always serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
The pastor or leader pronounces this Absolution Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in His great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all who with sincere repentance and true faith turn to Him: have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and
The pastor or leader pronounces this Absolution strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Then the pastor or leader says 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.
Then the pastor or leader says It is indeed right, and our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to You, holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God.
The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we proclaim Your great and glorious name, for ever praising You and singing
The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might Heaven and earth are filled with Your Glory… Hosanna, Hosanna, in the Highest… Hallelujah, Hallelujah…