SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten

Pre Worship:

                     “Messiah”

                     “Let the River Flow”

                     “Here I Am to Worship”

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: “I Lift My Eyes Up”

p. 203           Greeting 

p. 203           Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

P:                  Let us pray…

O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up your life to all the world through your Son, 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 12: 1-4a

                     L: The word of the Lord.

                     C: Thanks be to God.

                     Silence for reflection

                     Psalm: 121 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                     Silence for reflection

                     Second Reading: Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17

                     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: 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

#336             Hymn of the Day: “Lamb of God”

p. 105           Apostle’s Creed

                    Installation of Church Council

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: “All of 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:                  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:

                     “All Heaven Declares”

                     “Isn’t He”

                     “Hallelujah, My Father”

                     “Lift Up Your Heads”

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:              Harvey Pearson/Gloria Sebastian-Powell

Greeters:                            Lorraine Hotton

Coffee Host:                        Beth Zazula 

Mar. Usher team                  Lorne Fedchuk fam., Jim Gleich fam. & Jan Nielsen

Lesson Reader:                    Donna Koch

Communion Servers:             Ron & Linda Leiren and Kevin & Darlene Bathgate

Counters:                          

Mar. Altar Guild:                   Lorraine Hotton & Sharron Pope 

Please Pray for:                    Grace Lutheran, Hinton

                                          St. Paul’s Mill Creek, Edmonton

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 12^th             10:00 am         Worship Service

                              10:00 am         Sunday School

                               4:00 pm          Service at GP Care Centre

Monday                    4:00 pm          Boys’ Choir

Tuesday                  10:00 am          Coffee Group

                               7:00 pm          Council Meeting

Wednesday               7:00 pm          Lenten Service

                               7:00 pm          PLBC Annual Meeting at Trinity

                               8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                        Joy Chapel

Sunday 19^th              10:00 am         Worship Service      

                               10:00 am         Sunday School

• ·         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