TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten

Pre Worship:

                     “Good to Me”

                     “Majesty”          

                     “Shine On Us”

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 have messed up, 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 Savior

C:                   Amen.

                     Gathering Song: “Great Is the Lord”

p. 203            Greeting

p. 203            Kyrie

p. 204            Canticle of Praise: “Glory be to God…”

Prayer of the Day

P:                   Let us pray…

    O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, 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: Exodus 24: 12-18

                     L: The word of the Lord.

                     C: Thanks be to God.

                     Silence for reflection

                     Psalm: 99 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                     Silence for reflection

                     Second Reading: 2 Peter 1: 16-21

                     L: The word of the Lord.

                     C: Thanks be to God.

                     Silence for reflection

p. 205             Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia”

                       Holy Gospel: Matthew 17: 1-9

                       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: “Great and Awesome God”

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: “We’re So Thankful”

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 Transfiguration

p. 206             Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                       Eucharistic Prayer

P:                    For as often as we eat of this bread and drink of 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

                        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:

                     “I Surrender All”

                     “Holy Ground”

                     “Beautiful”

                     “All Hail King Jesus”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements

                     Sending Song: “The River Is Here”

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:          Harvey Pearson/Gloria Sebastian-Powell

Greeters:                           

Coffee Host:                    Care Committee 

Communion Servers:        Jim & Sharon Pope, Ellen Gleich, & Lorraine Hotton

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

Lesson Reader:                 Darlene Bathgate

Counters:                         Bruce Gillespie & Ron Leiren   

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

Please Pray for:                 Good Shepherd Lutheran, Stony Plain

                                        St. Michael’s Lutheran, Mystery Lake

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 26^th                                       Friendship Sunday

                            10:00 am        Worship Service

                            10:00 am        Sunday School

                            6:00 pm          Service at Points West Living

Monday                 4:00 pm          Boys’ Choir

Tuesday                10:00 am        Coffee Group

                            5:00 pm          Shrove Tuesday Supper

Wednesday           7:00 pm          Ash Wednesday Service

                            8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                    Joy Chapel

Friday                   7:00 pm          World Day of Prayer at St. Paul’s United Church

Sunday 5^th            10:00 am        Worship Service      

                           10:00 am        Sunday School

• ·         The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is on Tuesday, February 28^th, 5:00-7:00 pm.
• ·         The Ash Wednesday Service is on Wednesday, March 1^st, at 7:00 pm
• ·         The World Day of Prayer will be held at St. Paul’s United Church on Friday, March 3^rd, at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
• ·         Gospel Music Night, Saturday, March 11.  7:00pm Music begins, followed by Pie Auction, then coffee and pie will be served.  We welcome musical participation from the congregation or friends and family.  Congregation is asked to bring pies for auction and to serve with coffee after event.  We also welcome help in the kitchen to cut and serve pies.  Please invite friends and family.  This is a fun night for $10 each. Tickets available after church service and at church office. 
• ·         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