Deliver Us From Evil

This Sunday is our penultimate sermon on The Lord’s Prayer, “Deliver Us From Evil” (Ephesians 6:10-20). C. S. Lewis says there are “two equal and opposite errors” in our contemporary views about devils: 1) not believing they exist; and 2) having an unhealthy interest in them. He says he believes in devils because he believes in angels, and that devils are simply fallen angels. Jesus teaches us to pray that God will guide us away from evil if we but ask. Each week in this sermon series we have seen Jesus encouraging us to pray, with the net effect being we would learn to trust God more. Come and join us this Sunday as we hear more about the inclusive prayer Jesus teaches us to pray, join our hearts and voices together in worship, and receive the blessed Sacrament when Jesus himself again comes to us.

We Gather to Worship

Prelude: Prelude from “Ascension Triptych”, Anthony Giamanco

Welcome

Gathering Hymn: “How Firm a Foundation”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 16:16-34

Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21

Choir Anthem: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel: Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon “Deliver Us From Evil”, Pastor Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “Lead Me, Guide Me”

Luther’s Explanation to the Lord’s Prayer: The seventh petition

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Dear Christian People All, Rejoice”, arr. by Johann Pachebel

The Great Thanksgiving

Holy, Holy, Holy and Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Go, My Children, with My Blessing”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Sortie for Ascension Day”, Franklin D. Ashdown