The  Ascension of our Lord

 

                               

 

 

 

 

May 13, 2010

7:00 pm

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

11555 N. US Highway 27

Decatur, IN 46733

 

 

Regarding participation in the Blessed Sacrament of Christ’s True Body and Blood: Because oneness at the altar presupposes oneness in faith and doctrine, we expect that all who commune at the Lord’s altar are members in good standing of an LCMS congregation. We ask that all who commune register on a communion card. All visitors should state their home LCMS congregation. First time visitors please speak to Pastor Dreyer. Individual cups are available as you approach the altar for those desiring them.

 

Ascension Divine Service

Opening Hymn  -  #493  "A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing"

The Order of Confession  -  page 184-185

service of the Word  -  page 186-189

       Introit, Kyrie, Gloria in Excelsis

Salutation and collect  -  page 189

The Holy Scriptures
   Response to readings – page 190-191

The Nicene creed  -  page 191

Hymn of the Day -  #492  "On Christ's Ascension I Now Build" 

The Sermon

THE OFFERTORY

The Offering

the prayer of the church  -  page 193

          With each petition Pastor will end...... “Lord, in Your mercy”

         Congregational response:     “hear our prayer.”

service of the Sacrament  -  page 194-198
   Distribution Hymns...... TLH #213 (see below),  #494

               TLH #213              

                1.  Hail the day that sees Him rise.  To His throne above the skies!

                      Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv'n, Reascends His native heav'n.

                2.  There the glorious triumph waits: Lift your Heads, eternal gates.

                      He hath conquered death and sin;  Take the King of Glory in!

                3.  See, the heav'n its Lord receives, Yet He loves the earth He leaves;

                     Though returning to His throne, Still He calls mankind His own.

                4.  See, He lifts His hands above; See, He shows the prints of love.

                     Hark!  His gracious lips bestow,  Blessings on His Church below.    

                5.  Still for us He intercedes;  His prevailing death He pleads,

                     New Himself prepares our place,  Harbinger of human race.

                6.  There we shall with Thee remain, Partners of Thy endless reign,

                     There Thy face unclouded see, Find our heaven of heavens in Thee.

      Nunc Dimittis  -  page 199

Closing Liturgy  -  page 200-202

Closing hymn -   #701   "Draw Us to Thee"