Luther Park Bible Camp

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1 Why come to Bible camp? Luther Park is a place that is set away from the world. It is a place where we can explore faith through games, songs, and conversations. Luther Park is an intentional community meant to equip us as young and young at heart Christians. We come to camp so that we can grow and learn and come back into the busyness of our everyday lives with the reminder that God loves us and will be with us always to the very end of the age. We are your ministry. Please use your ministry and share it with others. Luther Park Bible Camp When can I visit camp? All are Welcome to the Christ Walk on Thursdays The Christ walk is an interactive portrayal of Jesus' life and ministry. We walk around camp and are asked to think about how we would react to the different events that shaped Jesus' teachings. This is a great worship experience for the whole family or a group of friends. The Christ Walk begins 8pm in the Amphitheater most Thursday nights during the summer. CHOSEN You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit-fruit that will lastand so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. Luther Park Bible camp, in partnership with Lutheran Congregations, ministers in a natural setting as Jesus did, reaching out and touching people of all ages with the good news of salvation. Prepare the way of the Lord. Isaiah 40:3 John 15:16

2 GATHERING SONGS Chosen Worship led by Luther Park Staff Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord Congregation: OK. We will. Thanks be to God Leader: Our worship has ended, let our service begin. WELCOME SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOCATION Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit SONG: CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS (From the WOV Hymnal) Leader: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Leader: Gracious God Congregation: have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

3 that they are not alone and give them hope in your son s resurrection. Gracious God, we are chosen Leader: Father into your hands we commend all for whom we pray trusting in your mercy and grace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. It s in Your Son s name that we pray, 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 Leader: Go out into this week. Blessed by the greatness and glory of God Filled with the humility and love of Jesus Christ Led by the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit. SENDING SONG Leader: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. KYRIE Leader: Jesus Christ our Lord Congregation: Lord have mercy. Leader: Heavenly Father, You have chosen us and knit us together in full respect for one another. Light the fire of kindness among us all, that we may show affection for each other, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord have mercy. Leader: O Lord Our Savior, give all in authority the wisdom and strength to know your will and to do it. Help us to remember that we are called to serve the people as lovers of truth and justice, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord have mercy. Leader: O Lord, our Creator, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us fellow makers in your creation. Give us wisdom and reverence to use the resources of nature, so that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty; through your son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord have mercy. Leader: Almighty & most merciful God, we call to mind before you all those whom it would be easy to forget: the homeless, the destitute, the sick, the aged and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken

4 in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrows into joy through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord have mercy. SONG Leader: Almighty God, guide our minds, till our imaginations control our wills, so that we may be wholly Yours. Use us as You will, always to Your glory and welfare of Your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord have mercy. Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, You have chosen us as your called brother s and sister s in Christ to share Your good news of love. Help us to be affirmed in this calling and to live out our faith and love towards one another. Amen WORD Scripture: Message: Song: RESPONSE THE CREED Response: Yes, I believe! Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord? Do you believe that Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried? Do you believe that Jesus was descended into hell, on the third day he rose again, he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead? Do you 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 OFFERING (songs by Luther Park staff) OFFERTORY RESPONSE SONG : PRAYERS of the PEOPLE L: Let us pray for the church and the whole world according to their needs. Almighty God, you have chosen us. You have come to us and called us by name, even before we are born you named us. Gracious God, we are chosen We pray that You place and develop an inherent wisdom in the leaders of our nation. May your guiding and powerful hand lead them down the correct path to equip us to better serve this world You so willingly gave to us. Gracious God, we are chosen. We pray for the beautiful and natural world You have blessed us with. May You always stir up in us a desire and will to work together to keep the world abundant and growing. Gracious God, we are chosen. We pray for those who are vulnerable and weak in the world. We pray especially for We ask that You place your gentle hand of comfort upon their shoulders and reassure them through Your Word

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