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Kurt Steinbrueck December 21, 2025

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Order of Service for December 21, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Song: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free,
From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art,
Dear desire of ev’ry nation, joy of every longing heart.

Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end;
by His life He brings us gladness, Our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.
Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall;
This the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all!

Born Thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king.
Born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit; rule in all our hearts alone.
By Thine all sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne.
© Public Domain

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: Merciful Father, King David writes, “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name.” (Psalm 8:1) Forgive us for failing to honor Your name and neglecting to regard it as the greatest treasure and most sacred gift we have.
C: We look for life in other names, brand names and famous names.

P: Your word says, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10)
C: We run to other names we think will save us, like money and merchandise.

P: Your word says, “In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.” (Psalm 33:21)
C: We trust in other names, big names and business names.

P: Your word says, “I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.” (Psalm 116:13)
C: We call on other names that promise everything, only to deliver nothing.

ALL: God, be merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.

P: Hear the good news! The name of Jesus is the name that is above every name—that includes the names sin, guilt, shame, regret, and remorse. In the powerful name of Jesus, you are absolved, forgiven, cleansed, washed, and set free.

ALL: He who promised is faithful, and He will do it!

Song: Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo. Gloria, in excelsis Deo.

Shepherds why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria, in excelsis Deo. Gloria, in excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord the newborn King.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo. Gloria, in excelsis Deo. © Public Domain

Old Testament Reading – Exodus 3:9–14

And now, behold, the cry of the people of Israel has come to me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”

Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – Hebrews 1:4–14

having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

For to which of the angels did God ever say,

“You are my Son, today I have begotten you”?

Or again,

“I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”?

And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says,

“Let all God’s angels worship him.”

Of the angels he says,

“He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.”

But of the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”

And,

“You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.”

And to which of the angels has he ever said,

“Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?

Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – Matthew 1:18–25

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name Immanuel”

(which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Song: Angels From The Realms of Glory (Emmanuel)

Angels from the realms of glory wing your flight o’er all the earth.
You who sang creation’s story now proclaim Messiah’s birth.
Come and worship. Come and worship.
Worship Christ the newborn King.

Shepherds in the field abiding watching o’er your flocks by night.
God with man is now residing yonder shines the infant light.
Come and worship. Come and worship.
Worship Christ the newborn King.

Chorus:
Emmanuel, Emmanuel,
You are the God who saves us, worthy of all our praises.
Emmanuel, Emmanuel,
Come have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus.
Come have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus.

Come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King.
God is with us, even now His love is here.
(Repeat)

His love is here.

Sermon – Series: “Something Better”
This Week: “A Better Name”

Prayers

Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Offering (Please click to give online)

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Song: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Joyful, joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love!
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, praising Thee, their sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness. Drive the gloom of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee. Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays.
Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flow’ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird, and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, fountainhead of love divine:
Joyful, we Thy heav’n inherit! Joyful, we by grace are Thine. © Public Domain

Closing Song Video:

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Kurt Steinbrueck December 14, 2025

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Order of Service for December 14, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: In our first lesson, through Jeremiah, God says, “I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” (Jer 31:34) Forgive us, Father, for we are prone to bury our guilt in our hearts.
C: But then it comes back to hurt us and haunt us.

P: Forgive us, Father, for we are prone to blame our guilt on someone else.
C: But this burdens other people and often destroys relationships.

P: Forgive us, Father, for we are prone to beating ourselves up with guilt.
C: But this leaves us down, depressed, and despondent.

P: And stuck in a pit of despair.
ALL: Lord, have mercy! Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!

P: Hear the best news you will ever hear! Christ Jesus provided purification for all your sin. In His name, you are forgiven. You are absolved. And you are free!
ALL: He who promised is faithful and He will do it!

Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving – Just As I Am

Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, and waiting not,
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come! © Public Domain

Old Testament Reading – Jeremiah 31:31–34

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – Hebrews 1:1–4

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – Luke 1:67–79

And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
    for he has visited and redeemed his people
and has raised up a horn of salvation for us
    in the house of his servant David,
as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,
that we should be saved from our enemies
    and from the hand of all who hate us;
to show the mercy promised to our fathers
    and to remember his holy covenant,
the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us
    that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,
might serve him without fear,
    in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;
    for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
to give knowledge of salvation to his people
    in the forgiveness of their sins,
because of the tender mercy of our God,
    whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
    to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Sermon Song: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear.

Chorus:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse free,
Thine own from Satan’s tyranny.
From depths of hell Thy people save,
And give them victory o’er the grave.

(Chorus)

O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav’nly home.
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.

Chorus:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer,
Our spirits by Thine advent here,
And drive away the shades of night,
And pierce the clouds and bring us light.

Sermon – Series: “Something Better”
This Week: “A Better Absolution”

Prayers

Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Benediction

Closing Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Offering (Please click to give online)

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

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Upcoming Events

Today, 6 PM – Christmas in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

Dec 18, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study (Zoom)

Dec. 24, 6 PM – Christmas Eve Worship
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Kurt Steinbrueck December 7, 2025

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Order of Service for December 7, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

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Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Song: I Just Wanna Be A Sheep

Chorus:
I just wanna be a sheep, baa baa baa baa.
I just wanna be a sheep, baa baa baa baa.
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
I just wanna be a sheep, baa baa baa baa.

Verse 1:
Don’t wanna be a goat…nope! Don’t wanna be a goat…nope!
Haven’t got any hope…nope! Don’t wanna be a goat…nope!

Verse 4:
Don’t wanna be a Sadducee. Don’t wanna be a Sadducee.
‘Cause they’re so sad you see. Don’t wanna be a Sadducee.

(Chorus)

Verse 5:
Just wanna be a child of God. Just wanna be a child of God.
Walkin’ the same path He trod. Just wanna be a child of God.

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:
P: We have come here today to worship the Lord. In worship we hear the Word of God, we receive God’s blessings, and respond with thanks and praise. We begin by seeking God’s blessing of forgiveness. He has promised to remove the guilt and shame of our sin through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

P: Heavenly Father,
C: Heavenly Father,

P: I have done things that were wrong.
C: I have done things that were wrong.

P: I have been mean to others.
C: I have been mean to others.

P: I have not obeyed my parents.
C: I have not obeyed my parents.

P: I have not obeyed You, God.
C: I have not obeyed You, God.

P: But I am very sorry.
C: But I am very sorry.

P: Please forgive me.
C: Please forgive me.

P: I love You very much.
C: I love You very much.

P: And I know You love me, too.
C: And I know You love me, too.

P: Amen.
C: Amen.

P: God has heard your apology. He loves you very much. God has told us that when we believe and trust in Him, He makes us His children. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. He has told me to tell you that you are forgiven. So, as His servant, I forgive you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: God Is So Good

God is so good. God is so good.
God is so good. He’s so good to me.
He died for me. He died for me so.
He died for me. He’s so good to me.
He loves me so. He loves me so.
He loves me so. He’s so good to me. © Public Domain

First Reading – Hebrews 1:3

God’s Son has all the brightness of God’s own glory and is like him in every way.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Message

Song:

He Shall Reign Forevermore

In the bleak mid-winter, all creation groans,
For a world in darkness, frozen like a stone,
Light is breaking, in a stable for a throne.

Chorus:
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.
Unto us a child is born, The King of kings and Lord of lords.
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.

If I were a wise man, I would travel far,
And if I were a shepherd, I would do my part.
But poor as I am, I will give to Him my heart.

(Chorus)

Here within a manger lies the One who made the starry skies,
This baby born for sacrifice, Christ, the Messiah.
Into our hopes, into our fears, The Savior of the world appears,
The promise of eternal years, Christ, the Messiah.

Chorus 2:
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.
Unto us a child is born, The King of kings and Lord of lords.
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore.
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Second Reading – Hebrews 10:1

For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Youth Message

Gospel Reading – John 1:6–14

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Song: Savior Of The Nations Come

Savior of the nations, come, virgin’s Son, make here Thy home!
Marvel now, O heaven and earth, that the Lord chose such a birth.

Not by human flesh and blood, by the Spirit of our God,
Was the Word of God made flesh
Woman’s Off-Spring, pure and fresh.

Thou, the Father’s only Son, hast o’er sin the vict’ry won.
Boundless shall Thy kingdom be; when shall we its glories see?
Praise to God the Father sing. Praise to God the Son, our King.
Praise to God the Spirit be ever and eternally. © Public Domain

Sermon – Series: “Something Better”
This Week: “A Better Glory”

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Offering (Please click to give online)

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Song: Hark the Glad Sound

Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes,
The Savior promised long!
Let every heart prepare a throne
And every voice a song.

He comes the prisoners to release,
In Satan’s bondage held;
The gates of brass before him burst,
The iron fetters yield.

He comes the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure,
And with the treasures of his grace,
To enrich the humble poor.

Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
Your welcome shall proclaim,
And Heav’n’s eternal arches ring
With your beloved name. © Public Domain

Closing Song Video:

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Upcoming Events

Today, 2 PM – Christmas Caroling
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home

Dec 11, 7 PM –Online Growth Group Bible Study (Zoom)

Dec 11, 7 PM –In-Person Growth Group Bible Study
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Dec 14, 6 PM – Christmas in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

Dec. 24, 6 PM – Christmas Eve Worship
Faith Lutheran Church

Serving Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, New Tampa, Lutz, and the Surrounding Communities

Kurt Steinbrueck November 30, 2025

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Order of Service for November 30, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Song: The Advent of Our King

Verse 1:
The advent of our King, our prayers must now employ;
And we must hymns of welcome sing in strains of holy joy.

Verse 2:
The everlasting Son, incarnate deigns to be;
Him-self a servant’s form put on to set His servants free.

Verse 3:
O Zion’s daughter rise to meet your lowly King;
Nor let you faithless heart despise the peace He comes to bring.

Verse 6
All glory to the Son, who comes to set us free;
With Father, Spirit, ever one through all eternity. © Public Domain

Invocation

Confession and Absolution:

P: In our first lesson Isaiah writes, “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.” (Isaiah 55:6–7) Let us seek the LORD—

C: For he will have mercy on us.
P: And our God will freely pardon.

(A time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

ALL: Most merciful Father, we confess that we frequently neglect the preaching and teaching of your Word and ignore its promises and power. Failing to listen to you, we listen to ourselves, our culture and the lying accusations of the enemy. We are broken because of it and are empty from it. We forsake our wicked ways and our evil thoughts.

P: God says through Isaiah, “My word that goes out from my mouth will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11)
Hear God’s Word of forgiveness. In Christ Jesus you are fully and forever forgiven, a child of the heavenly Father and a heir of everlasting life.

ALL: He who promised is faithful and he will do it!

Song: Jesus Messiah

He became sin, who knew no sin,
That we might become His Righteousness.
He humbled Himself and carried the cross.
Love so amazing, love so amazing!

Chorus:
Jesus Messiah, Name above all names,
Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel,
The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven,
Jesus Messiah, Lord of all.

His body the bread, His blood the wine,
Broken and poured out all for love.
The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn.
Love so amazing, love so amazing!

(Chorus)

All our hope is in You. All our hope is in You.
All the glory to You, God, The light of the world.

(Chorus)

Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 55:6–11

“Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call upon him while he is near;
let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – Hebrews 1:1–4

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – John 1:1–5

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Song: Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens

Verse 1
Speak, O Lord, Your servant listens,
Let Your Word to me come near;
Newborn life and spirit give me,
Let each promise still my fear.
Death’s dread pow’r, its inward strife,
Wars against Your Word of life;
Fill me, Lord, with love’s strong fervor
That I cling to You forever!

Verse 2
Oh, what blessing to be near You and to listen to Your voice;
Let me ever love and hear You, let Your Word be now my choice!
Many hardened sinners, Lord, flee in terror at Your Word;
But to all who feel sin’s burden
You give words of peace and pardon.

Verse 3
Lord, Your words are waters living
When my thirsting spirit pleads.
Lord, Your words are bread life-giving;
On Your words my spirit feeds.
Lord, Your words will be my light
through death’s cold and dreary night;
Yes, they are my sword prevailing and my cup of joy unfailing!

Verse 4
As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me; let Your words in me take root.
May Your Spirit e’er be near me that I bear abundant fruit.
May I daily sing Your praise, from my heart glad anthems raise,
Till my highest praise is given in the endless joy of heaven. © Public Domain

Sermon – Series: “Something Better”
This Week: “A Better Word”

Prayers

Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Offering (Please click to give online)

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Song: Go Tell It On The Mountain

Chorus:
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night,
Behold throughout the heavens there shone a Holy Light.

(Chorus)

The shepherds feared and trembled when lo, above the earth,
Rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior’s birth.

Chorus:
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.

Down in a lowly manger, the humble Christ was born,
And brought us God’s salvation that blessed Christmas morn!

Closing Song Video:

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Dec 6, 6 PM – 10 PM – Open House Christmas Party
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Dec 7, 2 PM – Christmas Caroling
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home

Dec 14, 6 PM – Christmas in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

Dec. 24, 6 PM – Christmas Eve Worship
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Order of Service for November 23, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

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Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Music

P: …For this we give thanks.

C: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, His love endures forever!

Song: Forever

Verse 1
Give thanks to the Lord our God and King. His love endures forever
For He is good, He is above all things. His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise

Verse 2
With a mighty hand and outstretched arm. His love endures forever
For the life that’s been reborn. His love endures forever

Pre-Chorus
Sing praise, sing praise
Sing praise, sing praise

Chorus 1
Forever God is faithful. Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us. Forever. Forever

Verse 3
From the rising to the setting sun. His love endures forever
And by the grace of God we will carry on. His love endures forever

(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus 2x)
© 2011 © This is Your Time Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)

Invocation

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Forgiveness.

P: …For this we give thanks.

C: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever!

Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: The Lord is gracious and merciful. He promises to forgive our sins. Therefore, upon this, your confession, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song: Give Thanks

Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One.
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One.
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His son.

And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich,
Because of what the Lord has done for us.
And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich,
Because of what the Lord has done for us.

Give thanks. Give thanks. We give thanks.

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Bible.

P: …For this we give thanks.

C: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever!

Old Testament Reading – Micah 6:6-8

“With what shall I come before the Lord,
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – Philippians 1:3-11

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – Luke 17:11-19

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Children.

P: …For this we give thanks.

C: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever!

Children’s Message

Song: Gratitude

Verse 1:
All my words fall short. I got nothing new.
How could I express all my gratitude?

Verse 2:
I could sing these songs, as I often do
But every song must end and You never do

Chorus:
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a Hallelujah. Hallelujah!
And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing, Hallelujah Hallelujah

Verse 3:
I’ve got one response. I’ve got just one move
With my arm stretched wide, I will worship You

Chorus:
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a Hallelujah. Hallelujah!
And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing, Hallelujah Hallelujah

Bridge:
So come on, my soul, oh, don’t you get shy on me. Lift up your song,
‘Cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord
(Repeat 2x)

Chorus:
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a Hallelujah. Hallelujah!
And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing, Hallelujah Hallelujah

Sermon – “Thanksgiving”

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Prayer.

P: …For this we give thanks.

C: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever!

Prayers

Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Offering (Please click to give online)

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Song: Glory be to God the Father

Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son,
Glory be to God the Spirit great Jehovah, Three in One!
Glory, glory while eternal ages run!

Glory be to him who loved us,
washed us from each spot and stain;
Glory be to him who bought us, made us kings with him to reign!
Glory, glory to the Lamb that once was slain!

Glory to the King of angels,
glory to the Church’s King,
Glory to the King of nations;
heav’n and earth your praises bring!
Glory, glory, to the King of glory sing!

Glory, blessing, praise eternal!
Thus, the choir of angels sings;
Honor, riches, pow’r, dominion!
Thus, its praise creation brings.
Glory, glory, glory to the King of kings! © Public Domain

Closing Song Video:

News and Announcements

Upcoming Events

Nov 20, 7 PM –Online Growth Group Bible Study (Zoom)

Nov 23, After Worship – In-person Growth Group Bible Study
Faith Lutheran Church (topic: Questions About Baptism)

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Dec 6, 6 PM – 10 PM – Open House Christmas Party
The Chmiel’s Home

Dec 7, 2 PM – Christmas Caroling
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home

Dec 14, 6 PM – Christmas in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

Dec. 24, 6 PM – Christmas Eve Worship
Faith Lutheran Church

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Order of Service for November 16, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

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Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Song: Praise To The Lord The Almighty

Praise to the Lord the Almighty, the King of creation.
O my soul, praise Him for He is your health and salvation.
Let all who hear, now to His temple draw near,
Joining in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord who o’er all things is wondrously reigning,
And as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen, all that is needful has been,
Sent by His gracious ordaining?

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him.
All that has life and breath come now with praises before Him.
Let the “Amen” sound from His people again.
Gladly forever adore Him.

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Our Heavenly Father asks us to come into His presence.
C: But we are sinful and unworthy.

P: Yes, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but Jesus Christ died on the cross that we may be forgiven and washed clean of all our sins by His blood spilled on the cross.
C: Lord, if You wash us, we will certainly be clean and pure.

P: We take a moment to bow before the His cross and silently reflect on our lives and confess our sins.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: Let us confess our sins together to the Lord.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not lived out our faith in our community. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I, therefore, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song: Beautiful Savior

Beautiful Savior, King of creation,
Son of God and Son of man.
Truly I’d love Thee, Truly I’d serve Thee
Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.

Fair are the meadows. Fair are the woodlands
Robed in the flowers of blooming spring
Jesus is fairer. Jesus is purer.
He makes our sorrowing spirit sing

Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of man.
Glory and honor, praise adoration,
Now and forever more be Thine! © 1957 New Spring

Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 65:17-25

“For behold, I create new heavens
and a new earth,
and the former things shall not be remembered
or come into mind.
But be glad and rejoice forever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem
and be glad in my people;
no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping
and the cry of distress.
No more shall there be in it
an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not fill out his days,
for the young man shall die a hundred years old,
and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.
They shall build houses and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
They shall not build and another inhabit;
they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,
and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
They shall not labor in vain
or bear children for calamity,
for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the Lord,
and their descendants with them.
Before they call I will answer;
while they are yet speaking I will hear.
The wolf and the lamb shall graze together;
the lion shall eat straw like the ox,
and dust shall be the serpent’s food.
They shall not hurt or destroy
in all my holy mountain,”
says the Lord.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – Matthew 25:1-13

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Song: Revelation Song (sit)

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. Holy, Holy is He.
Sing a new song to him who sits on Heaven’s mercy seat.

Chorus:
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come.
With all creation I sing, praise to the King of Kings.
You are my everything and I will adore You.

Clothed in rainbows of living color,
Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder.
Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be,
To You the only wise King.

(Chorus)

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder, at the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water,
Such a marvelous mystery.

Sermon – “The New Heaven and the New Earth”

Prayers

Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Offering (Please click to give online)

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Song: We Will Dance

Sing a song of celebration.
Lift up a shout of praise,
For the Bridegroom will come,
The Glorious One.
And Oh – We will look on His Face.
We’ll go – to a much better place.

Dance with all your might.
Lift up your hands and clap for joy,
For the time’s drawing near, when He will appear.
And oh – we will stand by His side,
A strong, pure spotless bride.

Chorus
We will dance on the streets that are golden;
The glorious bride, and the Great Son of Man.
Every tongue and tribe and nation,
Will join in the Song of the Lamb.

Sing a song of celebration.
Lift up a shout of praise,
For the Bridegroom will come,
The Glorious One.
And Oh – We will look on His Face.
We’ll go – to a much better place.

Dance with all your might.
Lift up your hands and clap for joy,
For the time’s drawing near, when He will appear.
And oh – we will stand by His side,
A strong, pure spotless bride.

Closing Song Video:

News and Announcements

Upcoming Events

July 18, 7 PM – Council Meeting
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July 25, 7 PM – Growth Group Bible Study (In-Person)
Renee’s Home

July 27, 7 PM – Growth Group Bible Study (Online)
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Order of Service for November 9, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

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Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:
P: As we gather, today, let us cleanse our hearts and our consciences by confessing our sin to God.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: Let us confess our sins together to the Lord.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinful and unclean. We have sinned against you and against our neighbor in our thoughts, words, and actions. We are truly sorry for our sins and sincerely repent of them. We ask for Your mercy. For the sake of Jesus Christ’s bitter suffering and death, please forgive us and renew us that we may walk in Your Spirit to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: The Lord has heard your confession. Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song: This Is the Feast

Refrain:
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain,
Whose blood set us free to be people of God.

Refrain:
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
And honor, blessing, and glory are His.

Refrain:
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Sing with all the people of God,
And join in the hymn of all creation;
“Blessing, honor, glory, and might,
Be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.”

Refrain:
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

For the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia!

Refrain:
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Old Testament Reading – Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

What gain has the worker from his toil? I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – Luke 19:1-10

Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.

When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.

All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”

But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.”

Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Song: Come Thou Font

Verse 1:
Come Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Steams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above;
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, Mount of Thy redeeming love.

Verse 2:
Here I raise my “Ebenezer” Hither by Thy help I come.
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.

Verse 3:
Oh, to grace how great to debtor, Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wand’ring heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above.

Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above.
Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. © Public Domain

Sermon – “It’s Time to Eat!”

Prayers

Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Benediction

Closing Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Offering (Please click to give online)

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

News and Announcements

Upcoming Events

Today, After the Service – Pies in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

Nov 13, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study (Zoom)

Nov 13, 7 PM – In-person Growth Group Bible Study
Renee’s House

Dec 6, 6 PM – 10 PM – Open House Christmas Party
The Chmiel’s Home

Dec 14, 6 PM – Christmas in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

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Order of Service for November 2, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

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Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Opening Song: I Am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N

I am C
I am C-H
I am C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N
And I have C-H-R-I-S-T
In my H-E-A-R-T
And I will L-I-V-E-E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y © 1992 Word Music, LLC

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:
P: We have come here today to worship the Lord. In worship we hear the Word of God, we receive God’s blessings, and respond with thanks and praise. We begin by seeking God’s blessing of forgiveness. He has promised to remove the guilt and shame of our sin through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

P: Heavenly Father,
C: Heavenly Father,

P: I have done things that were wrong.
C: I have done things that were wrong.

P: I have been mean to others.
C: I have been mean to others.

P: I have not obeyed my parents.
C: I have not obeyed my parents.

P: I have not obeyed You, God.
C: I have not obeyed You, God.

P: But I am very sorry.
C: But I am very sorry.

P: Please forgive me.
C: Please forgive me.

P: I love You very much.
C: I love You very much.

P: And I know You love me, too.
C: And I know You love me, too.

P: Amen.
C: Amen.

P: God has heard your apology. He loves you very much. God has told us that when we believe and trust in Him, He makes us His children. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. He has told me to tell you that you are forgiven. So, as His servant, I forgive you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: Jesus Loves Me

Verse 1:
Jesus loves me this I know, For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong, They are weak, but He is strong.

Chorus:
Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so.

Verse 2:
Jesus loves me, He who died. Heaven’s gates to open wide.
He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in.

First Reading – Matthew 22:1-2

And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son,

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Message “A Never-Ending Feast!”

Song: When the Saints Go Marching In

Oh, when the saints go marching in,
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,
When the saints go marching in.

And when the sun refuse to shine,
And when the sun refuse to shine,
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,
When the sun refuse to shine.

Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call,
Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call,
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,
When the trumpet sounds its call.

Second Reading – Isaiah 55:1-3

‘Listen! All of you who are thirsty,
    come here for water to drink!
You may have no money,
    but come here and buy food to eat!
Come and buy wine and milk!
    You do not need to pay any money. It is free!
Do not spend money on anything that is not real food.
You work hard for your money,
    so do not spend it on things which do not help you.
Listen carefully to me.
    Eat something that will make you strong!
    Enjoy the best food!
Come to me and listen carefully.
If you accept my teaching,
    you will have real life!
Then I will make a covenant with you,
    to be my people.
My promise will continue forever,
    like the promise that I made to King David.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Youth Message “Jesus Feeds Us. We Can Feed Others.”

Gospel Reading – Matthew 22:1-14

And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests.

“But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Song:God So Loved

Come all you weary. Come all you thirsty.
Come to the well that never runs dry.
Drink of the Water. Come and thirst no more.

Come all you sinners. Come find His mercy.
Come to the table. He Will satisfy.
Taste of His goodness. Find what you’re looking for.

Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.

Bring all your failures. Bring your addictions.
Come lay them down at the Foot of the cross.
Jesus is waiting there with open arms.

Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.

Chorus 2:
The power of Hell forever defeated.
Now, it is well. I’m Walking in freedom.
For God so loved, God so loved the world.

Bridge:
Praise God! Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him! Praise Him for the wonders of His love.
(Repeat)
His amazing love!

Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.

Chorus 2:
The power of Hell forever defeated.
Now, it is well. I’m Walking in freedom.
For God so loved, God so loved the world.

Bring all your failures. Bring your addictions.
Come lay them down at the Foot of the cross.
Jesus is waiting there with open arms.

Sermon – “There’s Something About Sharing a Meal”

Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Offering (Please click to give online)

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Song: For All The Saints

For all the saints who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Oh, may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old;
And win with them the victor’s crown of gold! Alleluia! Alleluia!

The golden ev’ning brightens in the west.
Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest.
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!

But lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of Glory passes on His way. Alleluia! Alleluia!

From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia!
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Closing Song Video:

News and Announcements

Upcoming Events

Nov 2, After the Service – Voter Meeting (2026 Budget)
Faith Lutheran Church

Nov 6, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study (Zoom)

Nov 9, After the Service – Pies in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

Dec 6, 6 PM – 10 PM – Open House Christmas Party
The Chmiel’s Home – 29708 Weybridge Way Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Dec 14, 6 PM – Christmas in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

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Kurt Steinbrueck October 26, 2025

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Order of Service for October 26, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

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Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Opening Song: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe does seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great and armed with cruel hate.
On earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide our striving would be losing.
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God’s own choosing.
You ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth His name, from age to age the same;
And He must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us.
We will not fear, for God has willed,
His truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him.
His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure.
One little word shall fell him.

That Word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also.
The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still!
His kingdom is forever.

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.

(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: The Lord is gracious and merciful. He promises to forgive our sins. Therefore, upon this, your confession, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: Cornerstone

My hope is built on nothing less,
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ name.

Chorus:
Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.
Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.

When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil.
My anchor holds within the veil.

Chorus:
Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.
Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.

He is Lord. Lord of all.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless, stand before the throne.

Old Testament Reading – Revelation 14:6-7

Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.”

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – Romans 3:19-28

Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – Matthew 11:12-19

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,

“‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Sermon Song: The Church’s One Foundation

The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
She is his new creation by water and the Word:
From heav’n he came and sought her to be his holy bride;
With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.

Elect from ev’ry nation, yet one o’er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses, with ev’ry grace endued.

Though with a scornful wonder the world sees her oppressed,
By schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed,
Yet saints their watch are keeping, their cry goes up, “How long?”
And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song.

Through toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation of peace forevermore;
Till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest,
And the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.

Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won:
O blessed heav’nly chorus! Lord, save us by Your grace,
That we, like saints before us, may see You face to face.

Sermon – “Sermon Title”

Prayers

Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Offering (Please click to give online)

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

Please see the announcements below as well.

God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Song: Your Grace Is Enough

Great is Your faithfulness oh God.
You wrestle with the sinner’s restless heart.
You lead us by still waters into mercy,
And nothing can keep us apart.

Pre-chorus:
So, remember Your people. Remember Your children.
Remember Your promise, Oh God.

Chorus:
Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough.
Your grace is enough for me.

Great is Your love and justice God of Jacob.
You use the weak to lead the strong.
You lead us in the song of Your salvation,
And all Your people sing along.

Pre-chorus:
So, remember Your people. Remember Your children.
Remember Your promise, Oh God.

Chorus (2x):
Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough.
Your grace is enough for me.
Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough.
Your grace is enough for me.

Closing Song Video:

News and Announcements

Upcoming Events

Oct 26, After the Service – Growth Group Bible Study
Faith Lutheran Church

Oct 30, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study
Zoom

Nov 2, After the Service – Voter Meeting (2026 Budget)
Faith Lutheran Church

Nov 9, After the Service – Pies in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

Dec 6, 6 PM – 10 PM – Open House Christmas Party
The Chmiel’s Home

Dec 14, 6 PM – Christmas in the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park – Large Pavilion

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Kurt Steinbrueck October 19, 2025

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Order of Service for October 19, 2025

You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:

Regular Bulletin

Large-Print Bulletin

Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.

Order of Service / Bulletin for This Week

Welcome

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: As we gather, today, let us cleanse our hearts and our consciences by confessing our sin to God.

(Time of silence for reflection and confession)

P: Today, we confess our sins by singing the song, “Lord, I Need You.”

Song of Confession: Lord, I Need You

Lord I come, I confess. Bowing here I find my rest
Without You, I fall apart. You’re the one that guides my heart

Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You. Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You

Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more.
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free. Holiness is Christ in me

Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You. Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You

So teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You.
Jesus You’re my hope and stay

Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You. Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You

P: The Lord has heard your confession. Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

Chorus:
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before, 0 my soul. I’ll worship Your holy name.

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning;
It’s time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing when the evening comes.

(Chorus)

You’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger.
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

(Chorus)

And on that day when my strength is failing,
The end draws near, and my time has come;
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending:
Ten thousand years and then forevermore! Forevermore!
(Chorus)

Old Testament Reading – Deuteronomy 10:12-21

“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the Lord, which I am commanding you today for your good? Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it. Yet the Lord set his heart in love on your fathers and chose their offspring after them, you above all peoples, as you are this day. Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no longer stubborn. For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe. He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the sojourner, therefore, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. You shall fear the Lord your God. You shall serve him and hold fast to him, and by his name you shall swear. He is your praise. He is your God, who has done for you these great and terrifying things that your eyes have seen.”

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge—even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you—so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading – Matthew 22:34-46

But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”

Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying,

“‘The Lord said to my Lord,

“Sit at my right hand,

until I put your enemies under your feet”’?

If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?” And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Sermon Song: Blessed Be the Tie That Binds

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;
The fellow-ship of kindred minds is like to that above.

We share our mutual woes, our mutual bur-dens bear,
And often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.

From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free
And perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity

Sermon – “The Sojourner / Immigrant”

Prayers

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

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Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.

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God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!

Closing Song Lyrics: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind but now I see

Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed!

Chorus:
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free.
My God, My Savior has ransomed me.
And like a flood his mercy reigns. Unending love, amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.

(Chorus x 2)

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call’d me here below, Will be forever mine…
Will be forever mine… You are forever mine. © 2006 Vamos Publishing

Closing Song Video:

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