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1993 West Church Street, Freeport, IL 61032
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+ August 9, 2008 +

5:30 Worship – Installation Service

Installation Service

Pastor Richard “Ros” Schultz as Associate Pastor

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The pastors who where part of the Installation service said the following scripture passages over Pastor Schultz …

President Gilbert – Jeremiah 1:6-8
”Ah, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am only a child” But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.

Pastor Dan Behmlander, Rock Falls – I Peter 5:5-6
Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, cloth yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand that he may lift you up in due time.

Pastor Terry Theiss, Pecatonica & Pastor Willis Schwichtemberg, Immanuel Freeport - Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Pastor Mike Winkelman, Morrison – I Chronicles 28:20
”Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.”

Pastor Stephen Precht, Redeemer Freeport – 2 Thes 2:16-17
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

INSTALLATION OF THE

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

(LSB Agenda, Pages 174-181)

Installing Officer: Pastor Dan Gilbert, President of the Northern Illinois District, LCMS

OPENING WORDS (Agenda, Pages 174-175)

THE INVOCATION
Leader: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Leader: Beloved in the Lord, through the Church’s usual order, the Reverend Richard “Ros” Schultz has been called by the Lord of the Church to be Associate Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Freeport, Illinois.

THE SALUTATION
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.

THE PRAYER
Leader: O almighty God, by Your Son, our Savior, You have always given to Your Church on earth faithful shepherds to guide and feed Your flock. Therefore we pray, make all pastors diligent to preach Your holy Word and to administer Your means of grace, and grant Your people wisdom to follow in the way that leads to life eternal; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

People Amen.

(The congregation is seated)

Participants: Clergy of Circuit 13W and other clergy of the Northern Illinois District

THE SCRIPTURE
Leader: Hear what Holy Scripture says concerning the institution of the Office of the Holy Ministry.
(Assisting ministers will join in reading the Scriptures under the guidance of the presiding minister.)

THE INSTITUTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE HOLY MINISTRY (Agenda, Pages 175-176)

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE HOLY MINISTRY (Agenda, Pages 176-177)

THE STRENGTH AND PROMISE IN THE OFFICE OF THE HOLY MINISTRY (Agenda, Page 178)

THE QUESTIONS TO THE PASTOR-ELECT (Agenda, pages 178-179)

THE INSTALLATION (Agenda, pages 180-181)
The Question to the congregation
The Final Question
The Installation
The Prayers
The Blessings

PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL GIFT FROM CONGREGATION
By Robert Brock, Dean of Elders

ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING RECEPTION
By Pastor Willis R. Schwichtenberg

*** THE SPECIAL HYMN OF PRAISE
(RISE and sing as participants return to their seats – Sing through twice)

            Immanuel, Our God is with us...
            And if God is with us,
            who could stand against us?
            Our God is with us, Immanuel.

(Following the installation the newly installed pastor assumes the role of the presiding minister, including the Collect for the Church.)

THE BLESSING OF THE RECEPTION/FOOD
(Led by Associate Pastor, Richard “Ros” Schultz)

Leader: Lord God, Heavenly Father, You provide nourishment for all people. We praise and thank You for the food and beverage which are part of our fellowship this evening. Bless the hands that have prepared these gifts; may these good gifts strengthen our bodies for service to You and may our time together be a blessing to all, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People: Amen.

THE COLLECTS

Leader: Merciful God, we humbly implore You to cast the bright beams of Your light upon Your Church that we, being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed apostles, may walk in the light of Your truth and finally attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

People: Amen.

Leader: O Lord, the God of all grace, You have called Your Church to minister in the Name of Your Son, our great High Priest. By Your Word and Spirit inspire men to offer their lives for the sacred ministry that, ministering in the Name of Christ, they may draw many into Your kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

People: Amen.

Leader: Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

People: Amen.

“The Lord’s Prayer” (sung)

Our Father, which 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,

THE BENEDICTION (with sung triple “Amen”)

*** CLOSING HYMN LSB # 922 “Go, My Children”
(Verses 1, 2, 4)

Go, My children, with My blessing, Never alone.
Waking, sleeping, I am with you; You are my own.
In My love’s baptismal river
I have made you Mine forever.
Go, My children, with My blessing—You are My own.

    Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure.
    Here you learned how much I love you, What I can cure.
    Here you heard My dear Son’s story;
    Here you touched Him, saw His glory.
    Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure.

       I the Lord will bless and keep you And give you peace;
       I the Lord will smile upon you And give you peace:
       I the Lord will be your Father,
       Savior, Comforter, and Brother.
       Go, My children; I will keep you And give you peace.
<# 887 from CPH Worship Supplement 98; Words by Jaroslav J. Vajda; Tune: “Ar Hyd Y Nos,” Text copyright 1984; Reprint Permission through CCLI License # 591831>

*** RECESSIONAL

*** SILENT PRAYER/POSTLUDE

RECEPTION: Please stay for the informal reception in the church fellowship hall on the lower level. Several stations of food and beverage are being provided. Thanks to the special committee led by Jeff Martin and Shawn Boldt.

MISSION STATEMENT: Immanuel Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered family in mission, sharing the good news of the love of God in Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament.

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