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The Installation of Pastor John Orwig

Pastor John W. Orwig

St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

615 North Burritt

Buffalo WY 82834-1513

Presentation and design by Judith Williams

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Installation Service Gathering Music: Julie Silbernagel

Entrance Hymn: Lift High The Cross

Ministerial Procession: Pastors Bob Miller, Bighorn WY; Paul Ward, Wheatland WY; Paul Erbes,Gillette; Pastor Dan Bollman; Denver and Pastor John W. Orwig, Buffalo.

Confession and forgiveness

Greeting and Kyrie

Hymn of Praise: This is the feast

Prayer of the day: Pastors and congregation in unison

First Reading: Isaiah 42: 5-9 Pastor Bob Miller

Second Reading: Romans 10: 13-17 Pastor David Miers

Choir Anthem: The First Song of Isaiah by Jack Nobel White St. Luke’s Adult Choir

Alleluia:

Reading of the Gospel: Mark 4: 1-9 Pastor Dan Bollman

Sermon: Pastor Dan Bollman

Hymn: Here I am, Lord

PM: Having been authorized by the church to install John W. Orwig, our co-worker in the Gospel, as pastor of St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, I now ask for certification of this call.

R: We, of St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, after prayerful deliberation, have elected John W. Orwig to be pastor. I present him for installation.

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PM: Our Lord Jesus Christ says: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive

the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” John 20: 21-23

R: And again: “All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28: 18-20

Hear the words addressed to Timothy: Set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. “Take heed to yourself and to your teaching; hold to that, for by doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” 1 Timothy 4:12-16

PM: Pastor John Orwig, in the presence of this congregation will you commit yourself to this new trust and responsibility, and promise to discharge your duties in harmony with the constitutions of the church?

P: I will, and I ask God to help me.

PM: Will you preach and teach in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Confessions of the Lutheran church?

P: I will, and I ask God to help me.

PM: Will you love, serve and pray for God’s people? Will you nourish them with the Word and Holy Sacraments, leading them by your own example in the use of the means of grace, in faithful service and holy living?

P: I will, and I ask God to help me.

PM: Almighty God, who has given you the will to do these things, graciously give you the strength and compassion to perform them.

C: Amen.

PM: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

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PM: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C: Amen.

The presiding minister escorts the pastor to the font where a representative of the congregation , Wayne Wollmuth, says: “you have been called to be among us to baptize, to teach and to forgive sins.

They proceed to the pulpit. Joyce Crain says: “You have been called to be among us to proclaim the good news.”

They proceed to the Altar: Judith Williams says: “You have been called to be among us to lead worship and preside at the Holy Communion.”

PM: the peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: And also with you.

Sharing of the Peace:

Offering:

Offertory:

Solo: When Peace Like A River Diane Miller

The Great Thanksgiving:

Distribution:

Communion Hymns: Lamb of God,

Hymn: Thankful Hearts And Voices Raise

Blessing

Hymn: Go, My Children, With My Blessing

Doxology: Congregation

Dismissal:

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PM: And you, people of God, will you receive this messenger of Jesus Christ, sent by God to serve God’s people with the Gospel of hope and salvation? Will you regard him as a servant of Christ and a steward of the mysteries of God?

C: We will.

PM: Will you pray for him, help and honor him for his work’s sake, and in all things strive to live together in the peace and unity of Christ?

C: We will.

PM: The office of Pastor is now committed to you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

PM: The God of Peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. 5

C: Amen.

Acknowledgements

Acolyte: Jennifer Trabing

Council President: Don Willis

Choir Director: Kathy Brus

Presiding Minister: Dan Bollman, Assistant to Bishop Bjornberg

Ushers: Lois and Carl Madsen

Organist: Julie Silbernagel

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Pastors Paul Erbes, Dan Bollman, David Miers, Bob Miller, Paul Ward and John Orwig

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Carl and Lois Madsen

Julie Silbernagel

St Luke’s Stained Glass WindowsDiane Miller, Pastor Miller, Pastor John and Nancy

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Pastor Paul WardPastor Bob Miller

Pastor David MiersThe Choir

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Loretta Funk and Brandi Dearing

Pastor Bollman

The Choir

Pastor John accepting a welcome

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Justin Rogers, Chris Rogers and Don Willis Pat Loetterle

Carl Madsen and Don Willis

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Mr. And Mrs. Bressler and Brandi Dearing Rachel Kramer, Chris Rogers, Lois Madsen

After dinnerDessert

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Pastor John and Dianne Miller

After dinner

Joyce Crain and Amy Meyer

The welcome cake

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Freddie Williams

Lois Madsen

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Carl Madsen, Pat Loetterle Choir Rehersal

Lynette RandlemanFour Pastors

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