Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Sharing God s Love with All! Third Sunday in Lent March 4, 2018, 9:15 am

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1 Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Sharing God s Love with All! Third Sunday in Lent March 4, 2018, 9:15 am Welcome Confession and Forgiveness..Pages ELW The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. One of the following or another confession is prayed. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection. P: Most merciful God, C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. P: The presiding minister announces God s Forgiveness.

2 The service continues with gathering song. Gathering Hymn.. Built on a Rock. ELW #652 Built on a rock the church shall stand, even when steeples are falling; crumbled have spires in ev ry land, bells still are chiming and calling - calling the young and old to rest, calling the souls of those distressed, longing for life everlasting. Surely, in temples made with hands God the Most High is not dwelling - high in the heav ns his temple stands, all earthly temples excelling. Yet God who dwells in heav n above deigns to abide us in love, making our bodies his temple. Christ builds a house of living stones: we are his own habitation; he fills our hearts, his humble thrones, granting us life and salvation. Where two or three will seek his face, he in their midst will show his grace, blessings upon them bestowing. P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. Kyrie...Page P: In peace, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

3 P: For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. P: For the peace of the whole world, for the well being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. P: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. P: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. C: Amen. Prayer of the Day P: Holy God, through your Son C: Amen. Senior Choir Anthem.... Cornerstone First Reading..Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm... Psalm 19 L: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims its maker s handiwork. C: One day tells its tale to another, and one night imparts knowledge to another. L: Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, C: their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world, where God has pitched a tent for the sun. L: It comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. C: It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat.

4 L: The teaching of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the simple. C: The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes. L: The fear of the Lord is clean and endures forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. C: More to be desired are they than gold, more than much finer gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. L: By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward. C: Who can detect one s own offenses? Cleanse me from my secret faults. L: Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. C: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation (to be sung) ELW Page 171 C: Let your steadfast love come to us, O Lord. Save us as you promised; we will trust your word. P: The Holy Gospel according to John the 2 nd chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Lesson...John 2:13-22 P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon..Pastor Jonas

5 Hymn of the Day. Canticle of the Turning..ELW #723 My soul cries out with a joyful shout that the God of my heart is great, and my spirit sings of the wondrous things that you bring to the ones who wait. You fixed your sight on your servant s plight, and my weakness you did not spurn, so from east to west shall my name be blest. Could the world be about to turn? My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn. Though I am small, my God, my all, you work great things in me, and your mercy will last from the depths of the past to the end of the age to be. Your very name puts the proud to shame, and to those who would for you yearn, you will show your might, put the strong to flight, for the world is about to turn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn. From the halls of pow r to the fortress tow r, not a stone will be left on stone. Let the king beware for your justice tears ev ry tyrant from his throne. The hungry poor shall weep no more, for the food they can never earn; there are tables spread, ev ry mouth be fed, for the world is about to turn.

6 Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn. The Nicene Creed ELW Page 104 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, True God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of Intercession (Each petition will end with P: Lord in your mercy ; please respond C: Hear our prayer. ) Sharing of the Peace Offering Offering Hymn.. Lead Me, Guide Me..(v. 1). ELW #768 Lead me, guide me, along the way;

7 for if you lead me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me. Lead me, guide me, along the way; for if you lead me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me. The Great Thanksgiving.. Page 172 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. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord Page 173 Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Eucharistic Prayer P: For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the mystery of faith. C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Lord s Prayer...Page 173 Holy Communion - Lamb of God.Page 174 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.

8 Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace. Communion Hymn. Be Thou My Vision ELW #793 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art: thou my best thought both by day and by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord. Thou my soul s shelter, and thou my high tow r, raise thou me heav nward, O Pow r of my pow r. Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise, thou mine inheritance, now and always: thou and thou only, the first in my heart, Great God of heaven, my treasure thou art. Light of my soul, after victory won, may I reach heaven s joys, O heaven s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Post Communion Prayer Blessing C: Amen. Sending Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory ELW #705 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your pow r; crown your ancient church s story; bring its bud to glorious flow r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage

9 for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. Lo! The hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. Cure your children s waring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom s goal, lest we miss your kingdom s goal. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Dismissal P: Go in peace C: Thanks be to God. ************************************************************ Announcements

10 First Communion Classes - An invitation is being extended to those families who wish their child to receive their First Communion this year. First Communion classes will meet during the Sunday School hour Feb. 25 th through March 18 th. Parents are asked to attend the first class with their child on Feb. 25 th. The final preparation for First Communion will be preparing and baking bread on Palm Sunday, March 25 th. If you are able to help with this activity, please let Pastor Peter know. First Communion will be received during Easter Sunday worship on April 1 st at 9:15 AM. If you will be out of town that day, please let Pastor Peter know so other arrangements can be made. Lenten Soup Suppers - We are looking for some great OSLC cooks to donate soup for the Wednesday s Lenten soup supper! All the proceeds for the soup supper are used for the Confirmation activities and Luther Park registration. Please sign up on the Youth & Family bulletin board at the back of the church or contact Patti Zimmerman at zimmerman@tcc.coop. Jogging for Jesus - The members of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Youth Group will be hosting our 2 nd Annual Jogging for Jesus 5K Run 3K Run/Walk. This years event will be held on Saturday, April am (Race check-in time is 10 10:45) at Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Main Street, Whitehall, WI. This year we are adding the Church Challenge to the event. The $20 registration fee includes: an event t-shirt (if registered by March 28th ), a chance to win local door prizes, and post race refreshments. Proceeds from this event will be used to help Our Saviour s Youth to go to the Youth Gathering in Houston, TX this June. If you have any questions about our group, this fundraiser, or need more registration forms, please feel free to contact Patti Zimmerman at zimmerman@tcc.coop or Easter Flower Orders: We are now taking orders for Easter flowers. Please be sure to order by Sunday, March 18 th to ensure delivery by

11 Easter. They are a wonderful way to remember or honor your loved ones during the Easter season and it also brings a touch of spring into the church. Orders can be taken to the church office or collected in the Narthex. Cost is $10 per plant. Faithfully Refurbished Sale & Auction: June 9, Spring cleaning? We'd love your donations of to-be-refurbished items such as solid wood furniture and painting supplies. Contact Mary Johnson ( ) or Nancy Lyngen ( ) to arrange pick-up or drop-off. Thank you! Faithfully Refurbished Planning Meeting: March 11, after church. See you there! Happy Birthday: Wishing a happy birthday this upcoming week to: Amanda Berg, Jada Moats, Jordyn Moats, Daniel Oates, Kay Speerstra, Maggis Lindberg, Delores Ausderau, Rose Rogers, Amy Klomsten, Valerie Pronschinske, Sarah Sosalla, and Megan Kjos. Coming Up This Week: Today - Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Monday - Praise Team Practice 7:00 PM Tuesday - Quilters 8:30 AM Church Council 7:00 PM Wednesday - Bible Study 9:15 AM Lenten Worship 5:30 PM Soup Supper 6:30 PM J Crew 6:30 PM Choir 7:00 PM Grace Lenten Worship 7:00 PM Sunday - Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM

12 ********************************************************** Pastor: Peter Jonas Assisting in Worship Today: Accompanist: Nancy Martinovici Church Secretary: Julie Haessig Ushers: Kneifl Family Office Phone: Communion Servers: Dave & Linda Schaefer Church Website: oslcwhitehall.org Videographer: Mary Speerstra Church Power Point:??? Office Hours: M & W 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM T & Th 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM