THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Three

Pre Worship:

#807             “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

#676             “Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak”

#244             “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers”

#742             “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

Welcome                                                                            

Gathering 

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                  Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all.

C:                 Amen.

P:                Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and one another.

                   Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                Loving God,

C:                 we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways.  Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of ourselves than we ought.  Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live again as your children.  Amen.

P:                Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right.  Even when we are broken, God puts us together.  God’s love never runs out.  God never tires of calling us beloved children.  Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of + Jesus Christ our Saviour.

C:                 Amen.

#514            Gathering Song: “O Word of God Incarnate”

p. 138           Greeting

p. 139           Canticle: “Glory to God in the highest . . .”

Prayer of the Day

P:                  Let us pray…

Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord Amen.

Word

                     First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10

                     L: The word of the Lord.

                     C: Thanks be to God. 

                     Silence for reflection

                     Psalm: 62: 5-12 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                     Silence for reflection

                     Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31

                     L: The word of the Lord.

                     C: Thanks be to God.

                    Silence for reflection

p. 142           Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia”

                     Holy Gospel: Mark 1: 14-31

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ 

                    Silence for reflection

                    Blessing of Sunday School

                    Sermon

#579            Hymn of the Day: “Lord, You Give the Great Commission”

p. 105          Apostle’s Creed

A:                 Prayers of Intercession

                   Sharing of the Peace

A:                The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:                 And also with you.

Meal

                     Offering

#656             Offering Song: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”

A:                 Offering Prayer

p. 144           Great Thanksgiving

P:                 The Lord be with you.

C:                  And also with you.

P:                  Lift up your hearts.

C:                   We lift them to the Lord.

P:                  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C:                  It is right to give our thanks and praise.

                    Preface for Epiphany

p. 144            Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                     Eucharistic Prayer

P:                  For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

C:                 Christ has died.  Christ has risen.  Christ will come again.

p. 145           The Lord’s Prayer

p. 146           “Lamb of God” (sung)

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace.

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

#815             “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”

#714             “O God of Mercy, God of Light”

#773             “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”

#516             “Almighty God, Your Word is Cast”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements 

#434             Sending Song: “Jesus Shall Reign” 

A:                 Dismissal 

                    Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book).         Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S           CCLI Licensing #407530

THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY

Presiding Minister:            Pastor Greg Anderson

Worship Assistant:             Sheryl Lokseth     

Music:                              Dr. Pope

PowerPoint/Sound:            Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Don Mayer

Greeters:                          Ann Hall

Coffee Host:                     Gloria Sebastian-Powell

Jan. Usher team:              Tim Warr fam., Kevin Bathgate fam. & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:         Ron & Linda Leiren, Gib Balderston & Diane Primeau

Lesson Reader:                 Linda Leiren

Counters:                         Kevin Bathgate &

Jan. Altar Guild:                Gloria Sebastian-Powell & Donna Curry

Please Pray for:                Christ the King Lutheran, Ft. McMurray

                                       St. John of Golden Spike 

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 21^st          10:00 am        Worship Service

                           10:00 am        Sunday School

                           6:00 pm          Service at Pioneer Lodge

Monday                4:00 pm          Boys’ Choir

                           7:00 pm          Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. Paul’s

Tuesday                10:00 am        Coffee Group

Wednesday            8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                     Joy Chapel

Saturday                8:00 am          Men’s Breakfast

                            2:00 pm          Senior’s Tea

Sunday 28^th           10:00 am        Worship Service     

                             10:00 am        Sunday School

                             11:30 am        Pot-luck Lunch

                             12:30 pm        Annual General Meeting

• ·         “Want the best seat on Sunday mornings?” Get involved with the Audio/Sound Ministry Team here at Trinity Lutheran Church. We will train you! And in a short period of time you will be a valuable part of the Worship Service. “Contact Donald Mayer via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , phone 780-296-6702 or drop by the sound booth after a service for more information.”                                                       
• Sewing for ‘We Care’ Menstrual Pad Kits for School Girls in Third World Countries, will resume at a later date.

• ·         The toys in the playroom at Trinity are getting pretty worn.  If you, your kids, or grandkids are finished with some of their toys that are still in good condition, please consider donating to Trinity’s playroom or nursery.  Thanks very much.  Diane Primeau

• ·         The Jasper Adventure Weekend will be held on March 2^nd-4^th. If you are planning to go, the registration deadline is getting close. For more information, please check the parish caller or call Linda at 780-532-4730 (h) or 780-831-6353 (c).

• ·         The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School.  The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.

• ·         Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service?                                         * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available.  Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit.                                           * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.

• ·         Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office. 

• ·         If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.

• ·         The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea.            PowerPlus number: 1323-4978          Thanks!! Chelsea