October 27th: Confirmation Sunday
First Lutheran Church
Our mission is to know Jesus and to make Jesus known. -John 17WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN: "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Red 504
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
Lord, we
confess our lack of faith. We see a glimpse
of what we ought to be and we know we fall short of the goal. We desire faith that is solid and unchanging,
yet we crumble under trials and temptations.
We want to be strong, but we know our own weakness. Our sinful condition strips us of any
spiritual gain that we humanly devise. Lord, forgive us. Accept us as we are, unworthy for the task,
yet gifted for your purposes. Give us your
gift of faith. Amen.
Our
God is a great God and knows our needs for all areas of our life. God knows our
weakness and our unbelieving hearts, yet loves us enough to die on a cross and
provide forgiveness of our sin. Now the
focus is not on the faith that we can muster, but on the great gifts that our
Lord gives daily as we live in trust. God
has given us the gift of faith, faith for the moment, faith for every trial,
faith for every temptation, faith for every difficult situation. Praise God for this inexpressible gift of
faith.
This day brings joy
into our hearts and home, dear Lord. We thank you for the covenant you made
with us in Holy Baptism. You have
brought us through the study of your Word to know the meaning of our baptism,
to stand before the world and confess your name as the only true God, in whom
we have life eternal. You have blessed
us with a Christian home. For all of
this we thank you. We are grateful also
for our church, our congregation, our pastors and the teachers who have helped
us in learning Your Word. We are
thankful likewise for the sponsors who have assisted us in our
responsibility. Equip us all our days
for the demands of Christian witness.
Renew us each day, in our baptismal grace, so that we honor your holy
name and praise it forever. Amen.
SERMON: Osten Osero
“Do
not let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for
the believers in speech in conduct, in love and in purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD
your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
HYMN: "Borning Cry" Red 732
SERMON: Carter Nielsen
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and
who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 1:8
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who
believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."
John 3:16
SERMON: Maya Curtis
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21
“Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his
mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was
found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a
righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to
dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an
angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is
from the Holy Spirit. She will
bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will
save his people from their sins.’”
Matthew 1:18-21
SERMON: Wyatt Christian
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ
lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by
faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20
Be
strong in the Lord, & be of good courage; Your defender is he who is always
the same. Mount up with wings, as the eagle ascending; Vict'ry is sure when you
call on His name.
Be
strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; And be of good courage, for He is
your Guide.
Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; And rejoice for the vict'ry is yours.
Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; And rejoice for the vict'ry is yours.
Put on the armor the Lord has provided; place your
defense in His unfailing care.
Trust Him, for He will be with you in battle, Lighting your path to avoid ev'ry snare. (refrain)
Trust Him, for He will be with you in battle, Lighting your path to avoid ev'ry snare. (refrain)
Be strong in the Lord, and
be of good courage: Your mighty Commander will vanquish the foe.
Fear not the battle, for the vict'ry is always His; He will protect you
wherever you go. (refrain)
RITE OF CONFIRMATION, PRESENTATION
CONFESSION OF FAITH: APOSTLE'S CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to hell (to the dead). On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
HYMNS: "Spirit of Gentleness" Red 396, "Go My Children With My Blessing" Red 543, Music
PRAYER
Almighty
God, heavenly Father, confirm the work you have begun in these young
people. Grant that they may remain in
the fellowship of your church and in the faith of your gospel. Keep them so that nothing of this world may
lead them away from you and the truth they have confessed. Give them joy in obeying your Word. Grant that they may always know you more
intimately, love you more fervently and serve you more faithfully in word and
deed….for the welfare of all humanity, for the up building of your people and
the glory of your name, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed by 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.
HYMN: "Lift High the Cross" Red 660
[P] Go in peace and serve the Lord. [C] We will. Thanks be to God!
GOD BLESS OUR CONFIRMANDS:
- Wyatt Christian
- Baptized: 9/25/05
- Parents: Craig Christian & Abbiegail Bohatta
- Mentor: Cheryl Larson-Christian
- Sponsors: Gary Christian, Cheryl Larson-Christian, and Mandy Bohatta
- Ethan Clark
- Baptized: 12/12/04
- Parents: Dan & Kerrie Clark
- Mentors: Patti Anderson, Jon Buss, Bobbi Clausen, Linda Kuchenmeister
- Sponsors: Darren & Deb Palmberg, Ken & Billie Lucas
- Maya Curtis
- Baptized: 4/24/05
- Parents: Dave & Shayne Curtis
- Mentor: Wayne Sullwold
- Sponsors: Clint & Becky Curtis-Waalen
- Cole Madsen
- Baptized: 5/22/05
- Parents: David & Michelle Madsen
- Mentor: Gary Taxdahl
- Sponsors: Mike and Mella Schleusner
- Carter Nielsen
- Baptized: 9/25/05
- Parents: Dan & Hollie Severson, Jeffrey Nielsen
- Mentor: Abbie Bohatta
- Sponsors: Katie Nielsen, Micaela Schone, Matthew Sprester
- Logan Osero
- Baptized: 1/8/06
- Parents: Erin & Steve Osero
- Mentor: Norm Osero
- Sponsors: Dave & Michelle Osero, James Osero, Nathan Manwiller
- Osten Osero
- Baptized: 1/8/06
- Parents: Erin & Steve Osero
- Mentor: Dave Osero
- Sponsors: Dave & Michelle Osero, James Osero, Nathan Manwiller
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