FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Three

Pre Worship:

#456             “Baptized in Water”

#807             “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

#574             “Here I Am, Lord”

#774             “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

Welcome                                                                         

Gathering 

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                  In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C:                 Amen.

P:                During the season of Lent we are called to return to the Lord with all our heart.  Let us confess our sin and seek reconciliation with God and neighbour.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                 Merciful God,

C:                 you sent Jesus Christ to save the lost.  We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way.  We fail in love, neglect justice, and ignore your truth.  Have mercy on us and wash away our sin.  Create in us clean hearts for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour.  Amen.

P:                 Behold, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation.  Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins, and bring us to everlasting life; through + Christ our Lord.

C:                 Amen.

#504           Gathering Song: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

p. 138         Greeting

p. 138         Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

P:                Let us pray…

Holy God, heavenly Father, in the waters of the flood you saved the chosen, and in the wilderness of temptation you protected your Son from sin. Renew us in the gift of baptism. May your holy angels be with us, that the wicked foe may have no power over us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Word

                   First Reading: Genesis 9: 8-17

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God. 

                   Silence for reflection

                   Psalm: 25: 1-10 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                   Silence for reflection

                   Second Reading: 1 Peter 3: 18-22

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God.

                   Silence for reflection

p. 142           Gospel Acclamation: “Return to the Lord”

                     Holy Gospel: Mark 1: 9-15

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ 

                   Silence for reflection

                   Blessing of Sunday School

                   Sermon

#517            Hymn of the Day: “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”

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

#779            Offering Song: “Amazing Grace”

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 Lent

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

                     Eucharistic Prayer

P:                  With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s Passover from death to life as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

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:

#338             “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

#801             “Change My Heart, O God”

#733             “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

#485             “I Am the Bread of Life”

A:                 Prayer after Communion 

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements 

#618             Sending Song: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer”

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/Janice Warr

Greeters:                           

Coffee Host:                     Gloria Sebastian-Powell

Feb. Usher team:              Alexa Oilund, Joyce Boyce, Connie Peters fam. & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:        

Lesson Reader:                 Kim Chambers

Counters:                         Kevin Bathgate &

Feb. Altar Guild:                Gloria Sebastian-Powell & Linda Leiren

Please Pray for:                 Glory Lutheran, Sherwood Park

                                       St. John of Northmark, Woking 

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 18^th           10:00 am      Worship Service

Monday                                     Office Closed

Tuesday               10:00 am        Coffee Group

Wednesday          2:00 pm          TLCW Afternoon Bible Study

                           7:00 pm          Lenten Service

                           8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                    Joy Chapel

Saturday               8:00 am          Men’s Breakfast

                            2:00 pm          Senior’s Tea

Sunday 25^th            10:00 am        Worship Service     

                             10:00 am        Sunday School

                             4:00 pm          Service at GP Care Centre

• ·         Interested in becoming a Member?  All those who are interesting in becoming a church member or have questions about membership, please speak with Pastor Greg.

• ·         The annual World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 2, 7:00 pm at Forbes Presbyterian Church.  Everyone Welcome.

• ·         The TLCW Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, February 21st (not the 14th) at 2:00pm at the Church. 
• ·         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