October 27, 2024 - Confirmation

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St. Luke’s Graduating Class of 2024​​

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Welcome

 

Opening Song

“All Are Welcome” #641

 

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 

 

Cong: And also with you. 

 

Psalm 46 

Leader: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 

 

Cong: Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth be moved, and though the mountains shake in the depths of the sea; 

 

Leader: Though its waters rage and foam, and though the mountains tremble with its tumult. 

 

Cong: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 

 

Leader: God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be shaken; God shall help it at the break of day. 

 

Cong: The nations rage, and the kingdoms shake; God speaks, and the earth melts away. 

 

Leader: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 

 

Cong: Come now, regard the works of the Lord, what desolations God has brought upon the earth; 

 

Leader: Behold the one who makes war cease in all the world; who breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire. 

 

Cong: “Be still, then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” 

 

Leader: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 

 

Hymn of Praise

“Change My Heart, O God”#801

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Prayer of the Day

Leader: O Lord Jesus, it is with great joy that we come together this afternoon to celebrate the faith of these young people. Instill in them and us a renewed sense of your power and strength as well as your tender love and compassionate care. May the vows they take today be but the beginning of an even greater commitment. Strengthen them in their faith; encourage them in their walk with you; and may they never for a moment doubt that you are by their side. And all God’s people said loudly...Amen!

 

Gospel: Mark 10:46-52

    As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. 

 

The Gospel of the Lord...Thanks be to God.

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Meditation

Pastor Naomi Garber

 

Song of the Day

“We Walk By Faith” #635

 

Affirmation of Baptism - Class of 2024

 

Words of Institution 

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The Lord’s Prayer

 

Distribution

 

Communion Song

“Baptized and Set Free” #453

 

Communion Blessing and Benediction

 

Closing Song

“Sent Forth By God’s Blessing” #547

 

Go in peace, serve the Lord!...Thanks be to God!

 

Postlude