6 10 74 http://txlcms.libraryhost.com/files/original/481213d02ed06253478db2156efcd88d.pdf dd159d6d213f138981717e5692867ca9 PDF Text Text The Chapel DEDICATION 10 SEPTEMBER 2023 We Are Loved & Sent WE EXIST TO GATHER, EQUIP, AND SEND FOLLOWERS OF JESUS -MISSIONARY DISCIPLES - OF ALL PEOPLE- �The Hebrew Scripture ORDER OF THE DEDICATION Gathering - Welcome Invocation, Opening Sentences, and Collect Prayer Hymn In Christ Alone Hebrew Scripture 1 Kings 8:22-30 Responsive Psalm Reading Psalm 100 Epistle Scripture Ephesians 4:1-6 (Tamil, ESV) Gospel Scripture Luke 19:1-10 Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Rev. Michael Newmann, Message President, Texas District, LCMS Spiritual Ferocity Luke 19:1 -10 Hymn We All Are One in Mission Dedicatory Prayers Greetings, Recognitions, and Acknowledgments Sending—Collect Prayers, Blessing and Doxology Reception Scan this QR code with your camera read, and app to remember, Our Story through the years @TheChapel 22Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven23 and said: "Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.24 You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised and with your hand you have fulfilled it—as it is today. 25 "Now Lord, the God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, ‘You shall never fail to have a successor to sit before me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants are careful in all they do to walk before me faithfully as you have done.'26 And now, God of Israel, let your word that you promised your servant David my father come true. 27 "But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!28 Yet give attention to your servant's prayer and his plea for mercy, Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.29 May your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, this place of which you said, 'My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place.30 Hear the supplication of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place, and when you hear, forgive. 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The Gospel Scripture He entered Jericho and was passing through.2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich.3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature.4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way.5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today."6 So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully.7 And when they saw it, they all grumbled, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." 8 And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold."’And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." �Officiants and Readers Rev. Michael Newman, President, Texas District LCMS Rev. 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Genesis 28:17 ��REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH And Student Center 1801 North Street Nacogdoches, Texas Dewyth D. Beltz, Pastor DEDICATION To the Living God Father, Son and Holy Ghost We Dedicate REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH as a token Of Faith in His Holy Word and Of our love to him and our fellowmen. May this House of Worship render comfort, Christian teaching, and all spiritual service to the members of our congregation, to this community and to the stranger within our gates. May all who enter here find and take with them a message from "Our Savior, the Son of God,” Who loved us and gave Himself for us . �THE SERVICE CF DEDICATION Sunday, March 25, 1962, 4:00 P. M. THE ORGAN PRELUDE-- THE HYMN OF INVOCATION "Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty" Open now thy gates of beauty, Zion, let me enter there, Where my soul in joyful duty Waits for Him who answers prayer. Oh, how blessed is this place, Filled with solace, light, and grace! Here Thy praise is gladly chanted, Here Thy seed is duly sown; Let my soul, where it is planted, Bring forth precious sheaves alone So that all I hear may be Fruitful unto life in roe. Lord, my God, I come before Thee, Come Thou also unto me; Where we find Thee and adore Thee, There a heav'n on earth must be. To my heart, oh, enter Thou, Let it be Thy temple now! Thou my faith increase and quicken, Let me keep Thy gift divine, Howsoe’er temptations thicken; May Thy Word still o’er me shine As my guiding star through life, As my comfort in my strife. Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee, Let Thy will be done indeed; May I undisturbed draw near Thee While Thou dost Thy people feed. Here of life the fountain flows, Here is balm for all our woes. PASTOR: O Lord, open Thou my lips; CONGREGATION: And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. PASTOR: Make haste, 0 God, to deliver me. CONGREGATION: Make haste to help me, O Lord. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. THE PSALMODY Responsive Reading from Psalm 96 PASTOR: Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song: CONGREGATION: Sing unto the Lord, all the earth. PASTOR: Sing unto the Lord, bless His Name: CONGREGATION: Show forth His salvation from day to day. PASTOR: Declare His glory among the heathen: CONGREGATION: His wonders among all people. PASTOR: For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised: CONGREGATION: He is to be feared above all gods. �THE HYMN OF THANKS----------------Now thank we all our God With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who from our mother’s arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. "Now Thank We All Our God" Oh, may this bounteous God Thro' all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us And keep us in His grace And guide us when perplexed And free us from all ills In this world and the next! All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven; The one eternal God, Whom earth and heav’n adore! For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. THE SERMAN THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY-(The Dedication offering will be gathered) THE HYMN OF FAITH---------------------------- "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. Or^holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With ev'ry grace endued. The Church shall never perish! Her dear Lord, to defend, To guide, sustain, and cherish, Is with her to the end. Tho' there be those that hate her, False sons within her pale, Against both .foe and traitor She ever shall prevail. Mid 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 as rest. Amen. PASTOR: Let my prayers be set forth before Thee as incense; CONGREGATION: And the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. THE NUNC DIMITTIS Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace according to Thy Word; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles; and the Glory �of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE KYRIE Lord, have mercy upon us. upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy THE LORD'S PRAYER PASTOR: The Lord be with you. CONGREGATION: And with Thy spirit. THE PRAYER: Eternal God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, accept our gratitude for the wonderful blessings You have given us that have made possible this day of dedication. We thank you for the faith begun and nurtured in us through Your Word and Sacraments. We ask now that You will turn our thoughts of gratitude into acts of worship and service. Be with us this day, and every day so that all we do may be done to Your Glory for Jesus sake. Amen PASTOR: Bless we the Lord. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God. PASTOR: The Benediction. THE DEDICATION SPEAKER --------------- The Reverend Albert F. Jesse President of the Texas District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod THE LITURGIST ------------------------- The Reverend Dewyth D. Beltz, Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church THE ORGANIST------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Paul Ftak. THE SOLOIST ---------------------------------------------- Miss Donna Lemke. �PASTOR: Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: CONGREGATION: Bring an offering and come into His courts. PASTOR: Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: CONGREGATION: Fear before Him, all the earth. PASTOR: Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad: CONGREGATION: Let the sea roar and the fullness thereof. PASTOR: Before the Lord; for He cometh, for He cometh to judge the earth: CONGREGATION: He shall judge the world with righteousness and the people with His truth. THE LECTION I Kings 8, 22-30 PASTOR: But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to Thee, O Lord. SOLO "How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings" THE ACT OF DEDICATION PASTOR: To Thee, 0 God, Our Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth, by whose favor we have this House of Worship CONGREGATION: We dedicate this church. PASTOR: To Thee, O Jesus Christ, The Son of God, our Savior CONGREGATION: We dedicate this church. PASTOR: To Thee,O Holy Spirit, Source of life and light, who dost sanctify and comfort us CONGREGATION: We dedicate this church. PASTOR: For the preaching and teaching of Thy Holy Word; for administration of the Sacraments CONGREGATION: We dedicate this church. PASTOR: For a place where sinners may receive comfort and assurance, where men may be turned to repentance and to faith in Thee, where all may be strengthened and .encouraged, where Thy praise may be sung, Thy Kingdom extended and Thy Glory revealed CONGREGATION: We dedicate this church. PASTOR: All that is within this House of God, the gifts of love and memorials from members and friends CONGREGATION: We dedicate to The, 0 LorC. PASTOR: I do now set apart this Sanctuary with all its furnishings and appointments, and dedicate them to the glory and honor of The Almighty God, and to the service of His Church, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. CONGREGATION: We, the member' of Redeemer Lutheran Church, also dedicate ourselves anew to the worship and service of our Triune God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. �REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND STUDENT CENTER CHANCEL AREA IN CHAPEL OF REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH �BRIEF HISTORY OF Redeemer Lutheran Church The history of Lutheranism in Nacogdoches began in the year of 1922. In June of that year the Reverend A. J. Niemann, a graduate of the St. Louis Seminary, was called by the Mission Board of the Texas District to serve North­ east Texas Lutherans. In the late fall of 1922 he and the Reverend G. H. Biar, then pastor of St. Mark's Church, Waco came to Lufkin and made a cursory canvass of the city. As far as Pastor Niemann can recall, they did not find anyone "even remotely claiming the name Lutheran." At Nacogdoches they had better success and Pastor Niemann started services there. His home base was at Tyler as he served Trinity Lutheran there and traveled by train and bus to serve the field in Nacogdoches. After a short time the work was dis­ continued in Nacogdoches. The next phase in the work of Lutheranism at Nacogdoches was in the fall of 1939 when the Reverend D. D. Dautenhahn was called to canvass the city of Lufkin and Nacogdoches and to report the findings to the Mission Board. The findings indicated that work should be permanently established in Lufkin and that work at Nacogdoches should be reserved until some future date. The date was April 27, 1940. The following year an article written by the Rever­ end Bewie, at that time mission secretary, appeared in the "Texas Lutheran Messenger" of the Lutheran Witness. It had this to say about Nacogdoches: "Nacogdoches has a population of about 6,000. It fairly oozes Texas History, for it is the oldest settlement in East Texas, having been begun in 1716. Here is also the Old Stone Fort, a home and trading post, built of great brown stones, moved from its original site and now on the grounds of Stephen F. Austin College. This fort was built in 1778. Many flags have flown over Nacogdoches." "We should like to raise the flag of Lutheranism also. But the canvass showed that at present we are not justified in establishing a separate post at Nacogdoches. Our missionary will keep a loving eye on Nacogdoches, hoping that at some future time we shall have reason to enter there also." The field was entered on December 1, 1957, when the Reverend Dewyth Beltz, pastor of First Lutheran Church of Lufkin conducted the first service in the Wesley Student Center which the group rented for Worship purposes. There were 28 people present at this first Lutheran Worship Service which was conducted at 8:00 A. M. At this time the Lutheran group gave themselves the official name of Redeemer Lutheran Church. The following June the Sunday School department was organized by Redeemer Lutheran. Worship Services were con­ ducted at the 8:00 A. M. hour until the first Sunday of October, 1959 when it was changed to 9:00 A. M. This time change was a definite asset to the congregation. In January, 1960 a formal congregation organization was adopted at a meeting which was called to organize an effort to cause the group to grow. The publicizing of the church services and congregations existence was accelerated from that date. The growth was steady and rewarding. Then on April 30, 1961 a letter was received by the Reverend Dewyth Beltz announcing a major gift of monies from the Womens Missionary League of the Texas District Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, to the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Nacogdoches to use to purchase property. Also a large �gift of monies from an anonymous Lutheran Layman given to purchase properties. The announcements were received as a blessing from God and were the key to the future of the congregations development. Several months of exploration started immediately and was climaxed by the purchase of the former residence of the Thomas Bakers at 1801 North Street in Nacogdoches, to be transferred to the church January 1, 1962. Planning the details of the renovation and remodeling of the property took until January 18 when at the Regular Annual Meeting of the congregation a complete plan was adopted. Work by congregation members began immediately. In addition, many individuals as friends of the congregation, came forth to give many hours of work, great values of talent, energy and interest to make it all possible. The women of the congregation sewed the altar paraments and hangings as well as the curtains and draperies. The men built the chancel area, painted, repaired and renovated. As a whole, much was done that would not have been accomplished if it had been necessary to purchase the labor or talent. Today, March 25, 1962, ends the period devoted to establishing a beginning of the Lutheran Church in Nacogdoches and begins the period of development through dedication to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Present Officers of the Congregation President-- ——--- --------------------------------------Mr. Charles Haas Treasurer---------------------------------------------------- Mr. Paul Ftak Secretary ——------------------------------------- Mr. Philip Isett Trustees —----—--------------- - —------------------- Mr. Roy Anderson Mr. Hans Fischer Mr. Fred Schwiem Ushers---------------------------------------------------- Mr. Roy Anderson Mr. Hans Fischer Pastor ■The Reverend Dewyth Beltz �THE SYMBOLS Paraments and Stoles WHITE Liturgical color-- the color of the Godhead, eternity, robe of the glorified Christ and the Angels, perfection, joy, purity. Agnus Dei-------- --The lamb is a symbol of Christ. It is one of the favorite, and most frequently used symbols in all periods of Christian art "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:29 Greek Cross-------- Depicts the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus Christ for all sinners. The circle at the center of the cross represents eternity or heaven which is Christ's gift to all believers. "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures." I Corinthians 15:3 RED Liturgical Color-- The Color of fire, fervor, blood, martyrdom, love victorious truth of Christian teaching based on the blood and righteousness of Christ. The IHS Symbol---- This is an abbreviation of the Greek word for "Jesus." The word "Jesus" means "Savior". "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save His people from their sins." GREEN Liturgical Color-- The color color in nature. of the permanence and the freshness of It of of abiding life; reminds us of our Christian our religious dominant eternity, faith, hope. Trefoil and Triangle--This inscription refers to the Holy Trinity--Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." "There are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." II John 5:7 VIOLET Liturgical Color-- The color of royal mourning and repentance. The Cross and Crown--The crown, from very early days, has been the mark of victory or distinction. It depicts Jesus as the true Son of God and ruler of heaven and earth. "All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth." Matthew 28:18. The cross reminds us how this Royal Son of God has provided salvation for us through His suffering and death upon the cross. This sym­ bol also suggests the reward of the faithful in heaven. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." Revelation 2:10 �OTHER SYMBOLISM USED IN THE CHAPEL CROSS-- ——---- The cross is the focal point of the entire chancel area. It is a continual reminder of Christ’s suffering and death upon the cross for the redemption of the world. The wooden cross, suspended from the ceiling, dramatizes the Christ of Calvary, sent from heaven to save lost mankind. The free sus­ pension of the cross suggests that we cannot earn Christ or reach heaven alone, but He freely gives us salvation, miraculously wonderfully, through faith in His redeeming blood. RED DOSSAL CURTAIN-—The red is the color of blood. It especially reminds us of the blood of Christ which was shed for the remission of sins and the salvation of mankind. "The Blood of Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.” I John 1:7 ALTAR—---—--------The Altar is supported by three legs to remind us of the one true God, the Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. "There is none other God but one." I Corinthians 8:4 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all." II Corinthians 13:14 PULPIT-------------- Christ is symbolized by the one main support of the pul­ pit, He is the true foundation of the church. "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." I Corinthians 3:11 The four side supports suggest the four corners of the world where the Word of God should be proclaimed. "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15. The upturned book support suggests how the Word of God points us heaven­ ward through Christ. CANDLE STICKS------- The candle sticks were hand made in Palestine from olive wood taken from the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem. The candle light depicts the light of Christ into the hearts and lives of men. Jesus said: "I am the Light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 The candles are also called sacramental candles symbolizing the true body and blood of Christ which the believer receives in the Lord’s Supper. BAPTISMAL FONT------The font is supported by three legs like the altar symbolizing the Holy Trinity in whose name every person is to be baptized. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Matthew 28:19. The great need by all for baptism is evidenced in scripture: "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3:5 �ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The congregation of Redeemer Lutheran Church wishes to acknowledge with thanks the many who have helped to make this day of dedication possible---- We wish to extend a special thanks to the members of First Lutheran Church of Lufkin for having mothered Redeemer Lutheran of Nacogdoches. It was through their foresight and willingness to share their pastor that Redeemer Lutheran made its beginning in December of 1957. To the Lutheran Women's Missionary League of the Texas District we say thank you for the gift of $7,000 and to the Christian layman of the Texas District who provided an additional $5,000 toward the purchase of the beautiful site of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Student Center. We wish to thank the Reverend A. O. Rast, secretary of missions of the Texas District, for his aid, counsel, and direction, and to the members of the Mission Board for considering the importance of the Lord's work in Nacog­ doches and to the many fellow members in the Texas District who have helped to support the work of Redeemer Lutheran Church. We wish to thank the following for making the chancel furnishings: Mr Ben Haynes who made the pulpit and lectern; Mr. Charles Winkelmann who made the altar, hanging cross, and baptismal font; Mr. James Bryan who made the kneeling rails and supervised the building of the chancel area; and Mr. William Howard who drew the detailed drawings of the furniture. Also we wish to thank the following who have given thank-offerings and gifts which have helped to complete and beautify our church and property. Hanging Cross---------------------------- Mr. and Mrs. George H. Beltz Violet Altar Hanging and Stole------------ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwiem Candle Sticks -------------------------------- Miss Margaret Bracher Baptismal Font------------------------- Mr. and Mrs. William Stroemer Bible Markers in Liturgical Colors-- Reverend and Mrs. Dewyth Beltz Altar Service Books---------------------------Miss Margaret Bracher Candle Lighter —------------------------ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haas Picture (Sailman's "Head of Christ")-- Misses Karen and Sandra Ftak Dossal Curtain----------------------------- Lutheran College Students Offering Plate------------------------ Mr. and Mrs. Reinhard Woelfel Gift to Organ Fund------------ ----------- - Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ftak Architectural Design-- Wilbur Kent, AIA - Floyd Marcellos, Associate Refrigerator for Kitchen----------------- Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson Lead Covered Electrical Cable---------- Texas Power and Light Company Electrical Wiring------------------------------------ Mr. D. B. Dean We extend our thanks.to the Reverend Albert F. Jesse, president of the Texas District of the Lutneran Church - Missouri Synod, for serving as our guest dedication speaker. Finally, we wish to thank all who gave of their time, talents, and treasure to make this Dedication Day possible and memorable. And to all for your presence on this festive occasion. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Dedication service bulletin for Redeemer Lutheran in Nacogdoches Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Dedication service bulletin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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