FESTIVAL EUCHARIST Worship

Reformed for Mission S u n d a y , M a y 7 , 2 0 1 7

Reformation 500

Synod Assembly Of the

Southwestern Texas Synod of the ELCA

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PRELUDE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING

The assembly STANDS.

GATHERING SONG We are Marching in the Light of God ELW #866

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GREETING P Alleluia! Christ is risen. C Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! 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. KYRIE Leader: For peace in the world...let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain.

That we may live out...let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain.

For peace in our hearts...let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain.

For your Spirit to guide...let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain.

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HYMN OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Let us pray. O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. The assembly is SEATED.

WORD FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47 42[The baptized] devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apos-tles. 44All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45they would sell their pos-sessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Hechos 2:42-47 42 Y se dedicaban continuamente a las enseñanzas de los apóstoles, a la comunión, al partimien-to del pan y a la oración[a]. 43 Sobrevino temor a toda persona; y muchos prodigios y señales[b] eran hechas por los apóstoles[c]. 44 Todos los que habían creído estaban juntos y tenían todas las cosas en común; 45 vendían todas sus propiedades y sus bienes y los compartían con todos, según la necesidad de

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cada uno. 46 Día tras día continuaban unánimes en el templo y partiendo el pan en los hogares, comían juntos[d] con alegría y sencillez de corazón, 47 alabando a Dios y hallando favor con to-do el pueblo. Y el Señor añadía cada día al número de ellos los que iban siendo salvos. L La Palabra del Señor. C Gracias a Dios. PSALMODY Shepherd Me, O God ELW 780

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SECOND READING: 1 Peter 2:19-25 19It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 22“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” 23When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.  

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1 Pedro 2:19-25 19 Porque esto halla gracia, si por causa de la conciencia ante Dios, alguno sobrelleva penali-dades sufriendo injustamente. 20 Pues ¿qué mérito hay, si cuando pecáis y sois tratados con severidad lo soportáis con paciencia? Pero si cuando hacéis lo bueno sufrís por ello y lo soportáis con paciencia, esto halla gracia con Dios. 21 Porque para este propósito habéis sido llamados, pues también Cristo sufrió por vosotros, dejándoos[a] ejemplo para que sigáis sus pisadas, 22 el cual no cometio pecado, ni engaño alguno se hallo en su boca; 23 y quien cuando le ultrajaban, no respondía ultrajando; cuando padecía, no amenazaba, sino que se encomenda-ba a aquel que juzga con justicia; 24 y El mismo llevó[b] nuestros pecados en su cuerpo sobre[c] la cruz[d], a fin de que muramos al pecado[e] y vivamos a la justicia, porque por sus heridas[f] fuisteis sanados. 25 Pues vosotros andabais descarriados[g] como ovejas, pero ahora habéis vuelto al Pastor y Guardián[h] de vuestras almas.  L La Palabra del Señor. C Gracias a Dios. The assembly STANDS. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

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GOSPEL: John 10:1-10 P The holy gospel according to John. C Glory to you, O Lord. [Jesus said:] 1“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. 9I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” P The gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. EVANGELIO: Juan 10:1-10 P El Santo Evangelio según Juan. C Gloria a ti, Señor. 10 En verdad, en verdad os digo: el que no entra por la puerta en el redil de las ovejas, sino que sube por otra parte, ése es ladrón y salteador. 2 Pero el que entra por la puerta, es el pastor de las ovejas. 3 A éste le abre el portero, y las ovejas oyen su voz; llama a sus ovejas por nombre y las conduce afuera. 4 Cuando saca todas las suyas, va delante de ellas, y las ovejas lo siguen porque conocen su voz. 5 Pero a un desconocido no seguirán, sino que huirán de él, porque no conocen la voz de los extraños. 6 Jesús les habló por medio de esta alegoría, pero ellos no en-tendieron qué era lo que les decía. 7 Entonces Jesús les dijo de nuevo: En verdad, en verdad os digo: yo soy la puerta de las ovejas. 8 Todos los que vinieron antes de mí son ladrones y salteadores, pero las ovejas no les hicieron caso[a]. 9 Yo soy la puerta; si alguno entra por mí, será salvo; y entrará y saldrá y hallará pasto. 10 El ladrón sólo viene para robar y matar y destruir; yo he venido para que tengan vida, y para que la tengan en abundancia. P El Evangelio del Señor. C Alabado sea, oh Cristo. The assembly is SEATED. SERMON Bishop Ray Tiemann The assembly STANDS.

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HYMN OF THE DAY You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore ELW 817

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION A With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. Prayers may be offered by worshippers at the various prayer stations around the worship space or may be offered silently at your seat as music is played. P Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. C Amen. PEACE P The peace of Christ be with you all. C And also with you. Worshippers may share the peace with one another. The assembly is SEATED.

MEAL

OFFERING During the offering, photos will be displayed representing the congregations of our Synod ac-tive in mission and ministry. Contributions will be received from individuals, congregations and conferences for Global Church programs. OFFERTORY Let Us Go Now to the Banquet ELW 523

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OFFERTORY PRAYER A Let us pray. Be known to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, as you were made known to the disciples. Receive these gifts, and the offering of our lives, that we may be your risen body in the world. C Amen.

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GREAT THANKSGIVING Presiding: Rev. Nelson Velázquez Iglesia Luterana San Pablo, San Antonio P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFACE

P It is indeed right...their unending hymn:

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

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LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION P Now let us feast this day on Christ, the bread of heaven, Hallelujah! All believers are invited to receive Holy Communion. Please come forward at the ushers’ in-struction to receive the elements by intinction, the dipping of the bread into the cup. Wine and grape juice are available. The bread is gluten free. LAMB OF GOD

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DISTRIBUTION SONGS You are Holy

You are Holy (echo) You are mighty (echo)

You are worthy (echo) Worthy of praise (echo) I will follow (echo) I will listen (echo)

I will love you (echo) All of my days (echo)

Chorus 1: I will sing to and worship the King who is worthy.

I will love and adore him I will bow down before him. Repeat

You’re my prince of peace and I will live my life for you.

Chorus 2: You’re my Lord of Lords, you’re my king of kings

you’re almighty God, Lord of everything. You’re Emmanuel, you’re the great I am,

You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb. You’re my living God, you’re my saving grace, You will reign forever, you are ancient of days. You’re the alpha, omega, beginning and end,

You are Savior, Messiah, Redeemer and friend. You’re my prince of peace and I will live my life for you.

© 1994 Imboden Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Martha Jo Publishing (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)

CCLI License #2719812 / CCLI Song #2332149

In the Secret

In the secret, in the quiet place In the stillness You are there.

In the secret, in the quiet hour I wait, Only for You,'cause I want to know You more;

Refrain: I want to know You, I want to hear Your voice I want to know You more.

I want to touch You, I want to see Your face I want to know You more.

I am reaching for the highest goal,

that I might receive the prize. Pressing onward, pushing every hindrance aside,

Out of my way, 'cause I want to know you more Refrain

In the secret, in the quiet place In the stillness You are there

CCLI Song # 1810119 Andy Park © 1995 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Vineyard Music USA)

For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2719812

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

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COMMUNION BLESSING PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A Let us pray. 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 SONG “Go!”

Go out and pray like it all depends on prayer Go out and work like it all depends on work

Go out and love ‘til the final day, ‘til He comes! Go out and sing the greatest song you know

Go out and study His word so we all can grow Into the fullness of the likeness of His Son

God is calling us to pray God is calling us to work

God is calling us to love, sing, and study his word Disciples, now it’s time to

1-2-3-4 GO!

DISMISSAL A Alleluia! Christ is risen. C Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! A You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news. C Thanks be to God. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26827. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Participants Presiding Minister – Rev. Nelson Velasquez Assisting Minister – Rev. Barbara Beale Preacher – Bishop Ray Tiemann Lectors – Matthew Sternadel Cantor – Allison Gomulka Communion Assistants Team 1 – Rev. Sue Briner, Rev. Nelson Velasquez, Rev. Barney Matocha Team 2 – Bishop Ray Tiemann, Arthur Delgado, Denise Delgado Team 3 – Rev. Judith Spindt, Leslie Ahrens, Rev. Sue Irvin Team 4 – Rev. Barbara Beale, Kim Schneider, Matt Schneider Ushers – Rebecca Klimek, Donald Foeh, Kaylene Foeh, Larry Schilling Usher Coordinator – Pr. Paul Muehlbrad and Pr. Chris Heinold Hospitality – Barbara Hartman, Val Gomulka, Allison Gomulka, Jane Conner-Hill Musicians – Ronnie Bruns, Howard Gloor, Alison Gomulka, Lauren Gomulka, Tammy Guettner, Darryl Haug, Sharon Jaks, Leah Matocha