Why are we here? Grace Lutheran Church February 11, :30am Worship Transfiguration of Our Lord

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1 Why are we here? Grace Lutheran Church February 11, :30am Worship Transfiguration of Our Lord

2 GATHERING Prelude Laudate Dominum Omnes Gentes Patti Drennan Ragazze Laudate Dominum omnes gentes Laudate eum omnes populi Quoninam confirmata est misere cordia ejus Et veritus Domini manet in aeternum Welcome Please Stand Confession and Forgiveness All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Praise the Lord, all ye nations, praise him, all ye peoples. For confirmed is His mercy and the and the truth of the Lord endures for eternity. CHILDREN are always welcome in worship! If you find you need additional space for movement, visit our Wiggle Worship Area in Fellowship Hall or our staffed Nursery available on the lower level. Loving God, 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. 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 2

3 children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Sharing the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The ministers and congregation extend to one another the gift of Christ s peace. Entrance Hymn Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies ELW #553 Greeting and Prayer of the Day The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, the resplendent light of your truth shines from the mountaintop into our hearts. Transfigure us by your beloved Son, and illumine the world with your image, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please sit WORD Reading 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 3 Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus sake. 6 For it is the God who said, Let light shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand 3

4 Gospel Acclamation Refrain below is sung first by cantor then repeated by congregation and sung again after the verse. Cantor sings verse: Jesus, on a mountain, in radiance did appear. He heard his Father speak, and proclaim for all to hear: The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. Holy Gospel Mark 9:2-9 2 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5 Then Peter said to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. 6 He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him! 8 Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 4

5 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please sit Sermon God says, Listen! Pastor Saïd Ailabouni Hymn of the Day How Good, Lord, to Be Here! ELW #315 Prayer of the People Let us pray. Have mercy, O God. MEAL Offertory Hosanna! Paul French Ragazze Refrain: Hosanna (repeated many times and in canon) Verse 1: The children of Jerusalem welcomed Christ the King. They carried olive branches and loudly praised the Lord. Refrain Verse 2: The children of Jerusalem welcomed Christ the King. They spread their cloaks before Him and loudly praised the Lord. Refrain: (3 part canon) Final Refrain: (3 part canon variation) Please stand Offertory Prayer Living God, your love for us is so unfathomable. Open our ears to hear the cries of your neediest children. Open our eyes to see human injustice. Open our minds to think about compassion in all circumstances. Continue to increase our willingness to give so that we may lead lives fully focused on ministry to others. We place these offerings upon your altar in gratitude for your guidance and love. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen. 5

6 Thanksgiving at the Table The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Please sit Lamb of God The Communion All are welcome. Communion is by intinction: please dip the wafer into the cup. White grape juice is found in the smaller portion of the divided cup. Ushers will direct you to one of the communion stations. Gluten-free wafers are available at each communion station. Gluten-free cups are available only on the small tables in the front of the Sanctuary. Please return by the side aisles. 6

7 Communion Music Hymns: Beautiful Savior ELW #838 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light ELW #815 Please stand Post-Communion Blessing and Prayer Benediction SENDING Closing Hymn Alleluia, Song of Gladness ELW #318 Dismissal Go in peace. Be the light of Christ. Thanks be to God. Postlude Sortie M Monnikendam Liturgy reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress, under license #14375-LIT. Texts reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress. Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A

8 Journey to the Cross Lent begins February 14 February 14 February 17 Ash Wednesday services 11:15 am & 7pm Lenten Retreat February 18 Give It Up Sunday Lenten Series February 21 March 18 Big God Questions Mid Week Worship & Discussion Series Grace Place Kids Crosswalk March 25 March 29 Palm Sunday Worship Maundy Thursday Worship 11:15 am & 7pm March 30 Good Friday Worship 7pm 8 Miss the Annual Meeting? Annual Reports available at the Welcome Center

9 Our Mission: To be the heart, hands, feet and voice of Christ in the world. Senior Pastor Saïd Ailabouni Associate Pastor Ben Sloss Pastor for Caring Ministries Leland Albright Director of Music Ministries Janet Kings Parish Nurse Ann Gornik, RN MSN Director of Grace Place Kids Ministry Rebecca Simms Genesis Ministry for Teens Director Keith Vedmore Older Adult Ministry Coordinator Alice Oscarson Director of Outreach & Communication Karen Janik For additional staff information. visit the Grace website Sunday Worship Times Traditional 8:15am and 9:30am Contemporary 11:00am Grace Place Kids at 9:30 & 11:00 Stream Worship Services LIVE. Click the Live Streaming button on the Grace Lutheran website. Grace Place Kids Sunday Mornings Preschool 3 6th Grade 9:30 & 11:00 am Genesis High School Sundays at 10:30-11:00am Genesis Confirmation (Gr 7-9) Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm 9

10 WE L C O M E 15 Months to 6 Years 10 We are glad you are here! New to Grace? Please fill out a blue pew card and place in the offering plate or drop at the Welcome Center. TODAY AT GRACE Coffee and Fellowship throughout the morning in Fellowship Hall 8:15am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00pm 11:00am Traditional Worship A Man Named Martin Study Traditional Worship Grace Place Kids Worship Genesis High School Ministry Contemporary Worship Grace Place Kids Worship Contact Us 200 North Catherine La Grange, IL In case of emergency, please contact Pastor Saïd Ailabouni (847) Grace Lutheran Preschool Monday - Friday 6:45am - 6:15pm Preschool Director, Heather Grant Please visit the Welcome Center for more information on opportunities at Grace. THIS WEEK AT GRACE Monday, February 12 1:30pm OPUS Movie Monday Tuesday, February 13 7:45am Men s Bible Study 8:00am Early Bird Quilting 10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:15am Women s Bible Study 6:45pm Men s Bowling League (Forest Lanes) Wednesday, February 14 10:15am Grace-ettes rehearsal 11:15am Ash Wednesday Worship 12:00pm OPUS Luncheon 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Genesis Confirmation 8:00pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 15 8:00am Tai Chi 9:00am Library Staffed 1:00pm Elizabeth Circle 1:30pm Bethlehem Woods Communion Service 6:15 pm TOPS 7:00pm Council Meeting Friday, February 16 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, February 17 8:30am Lenten Retreat Sunday, February 18 8:15am Traditional Worship 8:30am Pancake Breakfast 9:30am Traditional Worship 9:30am Grace Place Kids Worship 10:30am Mission Trip Meeting 10:35am GPK First Communion Parent Meeting 11:00pm Contemporary Worship 11:00am Grace Place Kids Worship

11 P r a y e r C o n c e r n s F e b r u a r y 1 1, Prayers of Consolation for the Carter family as they mourn the death of Steve s mother who passed away last week. And for the Piggott family as they mourn the death of Rich s father, Dick, who passed away on February 3. Prayers for Healing and Strength: Natalie Johnson Al Ewert Joan Sessions Jim Granger Ken Hall Betty Rossbach Jim Kopp David Anthony Kopp Maria Lobato-Martinez Virginia Reidel Joyce Ciner Rachel Settlage Heidi Svoboda Jim Bornhoeft Alice Oscarson Bill Wenig Lloyd Squires Al Mungai Marge Jung Those suffering from the effects of mental illness and addiction, their families and caregivers. Those being cared for by Stephen Ministers at Grace and the ministers that serve them. Prayers for Homebound Members: Lois Angstadt, Nadine Carlson, Martha Karlovic, Harry Krueger, Betty Lundy, Bernice Olson, Marvin Pries. Prayers for Missionaries: Philip Knutson and family serving in Southern Africa. Prayers for family and friends Jim Granger (son of Jim & Debbie Granger) Ron Davis (friend of Meribeth & John Tooke) Patrick Mroczek (friend of Dave & Bonnie Brown) Linda Parker Marshall (niece of Lyn Rains) Bruce Neumann (brother of Kerry Forsythe) Christine Campbell Peters (daughter of Marilynn and Ed Campbell) Peter Walke (friend of Helen Kwiatkowski) Jennifer Peyton (daughter of Art & Pat Grundke) William (nephew of Rebecca Simms) Prayer Requests for family and friends will remain on the prayer list For 3 months. Jenny Jones (daughter of Pastor Linda Jones) Jonas & Richard Rupkalvis (friends of the Naucases) Sydney Landa and Jenny Landa Susan Smith (cousin of Casey Brown) Barbara Munn (sister of Cathy Thoss) Chris Bogdan (father of Chris Bogdan) Joe Schuchmann (brother of Debbie Tubay) Jamy Durkin (friend of Mary Beal) Monica Gilmartin (friend of Karen Souder) Marissa Kerley (friend of Karen Souder) Please secure the permission of those we pray for before submitting them to be included in print. A COMPLETE LIST OF PRAYER CONCERNS INCLUDING ONGOING REQUESTS IS AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME CENTER God invites us to pray for each other. The Prayer Team humbly brings your requests before God. If you d like to serve as a part of the Grace Prayer Team, please contact Deborah Kraus at dbkraus@comcast.net 11

12 A Conversation about Peace and Justice Sunday, February 25 9:30 & 11:00 Worship 12 Pastor Saïd welcomes Bishop Younan, who served for 20 years as Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land 2018 Mission Trip Breckenridge, MN July Online registration is open! Teens entering 7th-12th grade & adult chaperones Informational meeting February 18 10:30am in Grace Cafe TOTALLY RAD TRIVIA NIGHT! February 24 Gather your friends for an exciting night of fun and facts and help raise money for the Genesis Mission Trip. 7:00pm Online registration available at Sunday Lenten Series begins February 18 Ash Wednesday services February 14 11:15 am & 7 pm Lenten Retreat Begin your Lenten Journey with Prayer and Meditation Saturday, February 17 8:30 noon Registration is available at the Welcome Center or online at Event Registration. $5 fee includes a continental breakfast BIG GOD QUESTIONS Am I accepted? Who is Jesus? Where is God when I am suffering? Wednesdays 11:15am Worship, Lunch & Discussion with Pr. Leland Wednesdays 7:00pm Meditative Worship and Discussion with Pr. Saïd Online Check out Pr. Ben s weekly video chat w/friends. Post your comments to join the conversation. Begins February 21