Christ The King Lutheran Church

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 Service for May 16, 2010

7th Sunday of Easter 

Welcome and Announcements:   - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Processional Hymn: "The Church's One Foundation " - Congregation - Michella Novy - Organist 

Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Collect- Rev. Charles Neugebauer

The First Reading:  Acts 1:12-26  (NIV) - Mike Jurgensen

(God unites the disciples in one accord.)

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk[a] from the city. 13When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

 15In those days Peter stood up among the believers[b] (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) 16and said, "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus— 17he was one of our number and shared in this ministry."

 18(With the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. 19Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

 20"For," said Peter, "it is written in the book of Psalms,
   " 'May his place be deserted;
      let there be no one to dwell in it,'[c] and,
   " 'May another take his place of leadership.'[d] 21Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22beginning from John's baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection."

 23So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen 25to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs." 26Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

Footnotes:
  1. Acts 1:12 That is, about 3/4 mile (about 1,100 meters)
  2. Acts 1:15 Greek brothers
  3. Acts 1:20 Psalm 69:25
  4. Acts 1:20 Psalm 109:8
Epistle:  Revelation 22:1-20  (NIV) - Mike Jurgensen

(John describes the glory we will experience as we are united with God in His kingdom in heaven.)

The River of Life

 1Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever. 6The angel said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place."

Jesus Is Coming

 7"Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book."

 8I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. 9But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all who keep the words of this book. Worship God!"

 10Then he told me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, because the time is near. 11Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let him who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy."

 12"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. 13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

 14"Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. 15Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

 16"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you[a] this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."

 17The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.

 18I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

 20He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon."
      Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Footnotes:
  1. Revelation 22:16 The Greek is plural.

Holy Gospel: John 17:20-26  (NIV) - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

(Jesus prays that His followers may experience the same unity which exists within the true Godhead.)

Jesus Prays for All Believers

 20[Jesus said] "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: 23I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. 24"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. 25"Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."

Children's Message: - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Hymn of the Day: "Lord of Glory, You Have Brought Us " - Congregation - Michella Novy - Organist 

Sermon Message: "Rolling Dices "

Rev. Mark Goble

Prayers of the Church:  - Rev. Charles Neugebauer and Congregation 

Offering

Doxology:  "Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow"-  Congregation - Michella Novy - Organist 

+THE SACRAMENT+

Preface  - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Sanctus:  "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth"-  Congregation - Michella Novy - Organist 

Lord's Prayer:  - Rev. Charles Neugebauer & Congregation

Words of Our Lord - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Agnus Dei: "O Jesus Christ, True Lamb of God"  - Michella Novy - Organist

Distribution: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"   - Sherman Strong - Solo

Distribution Hymns - Congregation - Michella Novy - Organist

Commissioning The Tanzania Mission Team (8:30) - -  Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Prayer of Thanksgiving - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Benedicamus - Rev. Charles Neugebauer

Recessional Hymn: "Now Thank We  All Our Lord" - Congregation -  Michella Novy - Organist 

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