FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
March 11, 2018 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten
Pre Worship:
“We Are Your Church”
“Good to Me”
“For I’m Building a People of Power”
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.
Gathering Song: “Here I Am to Worship”
p. 203 Greeting
p. 203 Kyrie: “Have Mercy on us, Lord”
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
O God, rich in mercy, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world and rescued us from the hopelessness of death. Lead us into your light, that all our deeds may reflect your love, 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: Numbers 21: 4-9
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
Psalm: 107: 1-3, 17-22 (read responsively, verse by verse)
Silence for reflection
Second Reading: Ephesians 2: 1-10
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
p. 205 Gospel Acclamation: “We are turning”
Holy Gospel: John 3: 14-21
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Blessing of Sunday School
Sermon
Hymn of the Day: “Be Unto Your Name”
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
Offering Song: “Before You”
A: Offering Prayer
p. 206 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. 206 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. 208 The Lord’s Prayer
p. 208 “Lamb of God” (sung)
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray.
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.
Communion
Communion Songs:
“Breath”
“Glorify Your Name”
#592 “Just As I Am”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
Sending Song: “Blessed Be Your Name”
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: Chelsea Lokseth
Music: Praise Team
PowerPoint/Sound: Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Harvey Pearson
Greeters:
Coffee Host: Beth Zazula
Mar. Usher team: Jeff Meyaard Fam., Lorne Fedchuk fam. & Jan Nielsen
Communion Servers: Jack & Rita O’Toole, Ellen Gleich and Bill Grose
Lesson Reader: Trina Meyaard
Counters:
Mar. Altar Guild: Lorraine Hotton & Sharron Pope
Please Pray for: Grace Lutheran, Edson
St. Paul Lutheran, Ellerslie
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 11th 10:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School
Monday 4:00 pm Boys’ Choir
Tuesday 10:00 am Coffee Group
Wednesday 12: 00 pm Boys’ Choir
2:00 pm TLCW Afternoon Bible Study
7:00 pm Lenten Service
8:00 pm AA Meeting
Thursday Joy Chapel
Saturday 10:00 am Boys’ Choir
Sunday 18th 10:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School
6:00 pm Service at Points West Living
- · The Special Appeal for March and April 2018 is for Pastor Brian Rude and his ministry in El Salvador. If you give to this appeal, please write “Special Appeal” in the memo of the cheque or on the envelope.
- · 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.
- · Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church. Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently. In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.
- · 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.
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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
