THE HOLY TRINITY

May 27, 2018                                                                                                      10:00 am

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten

Pre Worship:

                     “I Will Follow”

                     “Sanctuary”

                     “Grace Like Rain”

Welcome                                                                      

Gathering 

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                  Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love.

C:                   Amen.

P:                  Trusting God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                 Eternal God our creator,

C:                 in you we live and move and have our being.  Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands.  Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires.  By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

P:                  Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus .  God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us.  In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we were still sinners; and for his sake, God + forgives you all your sins. 

C:                  Amen.

                    Gathering Song: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”

p. 203           Greeting

p. 203           Kyrie: “Have Mercy on us, Lord”

p. 204           Canticle: “Come let us join . . .”

Prayer of the Day

P:                  Let us pray…

God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Word

                   First Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-8

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God. 

                   Silence for reflection

                    Psalm: 29(read responsively, verse by verse)

                    Silence for reflection

                    Second Reading: Romans 8: 12-17

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God.

                   Silence for reflection

p. 205           Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”

                     Holy Gospel: John 3: 1-17

                     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: “Glorify Your Name”

p. 104           Nicene 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: “How Great Are Your Lord”

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 the Holy Trinity

p. 206           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. 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:

                     “Father I Adore You”

                     “Holy, Holy”

                     “We Believe in God”

A:                  Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements 

                     Sending Song: “There Is a 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:            John Lehners        

Music:                             Praise Team

PowerPoint/Sound:           Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Don Mayer

Greeters:                         Trina Meyaard

Coffee Host:                    Care Committee   

May Usher team:             Jim & Karen Shannon, Kim Chambers, Lorraine Fedchuk & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:       Jim & Sharon Pope and John Lehners & Donna Koch

Lesson Reader:               Donna Koch

Counters:                       Bruce Gillespie & Ron Leiren

May Altar Guild:              Debbie Bezovie & Kim Chambers

Please Pray for:               Lord of Life Lutheran, Edmonton

                                     ABT Synod Youth Gathering

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 27th            10:00 am        Worship Service      

                             10:00 am        Sunday School        

Tuesday                 10:00 am        Coffee Group

Wednesday             8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Sunday 3rd              10:00 am        Worship Service

                             10:00 am        Sunday School

                             6:00 pm          Service at Points West Living

  • ·         The Special Appeal for May & June 2018 is for Peace Lutheran Bible Camp.  If you give to this appeal, please write “Special Appeal” in the memo of the cheque or on the envelope.
  • ·         TLCW Ladies Supper Out - will be held at the Golden Star Restaurant on Monday, June 4th @ 6:30 pm.  Please sign up on the sheet on the TLCW board by the kitchen.
  • ·         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.
  • ·         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