2nd Sunday of Lent March 17, :00 A.M.

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1 Prelude 2nd Sunday of Lent March 17, :00 A.M. GATHERING IN WORSHIP Please use the time during the prelude for quiet meditation to prepare yourself for worship. Call to Worship (Responsively) Unison: The LORD is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? Pastor: When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. People: Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. Pastor: One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. People: For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Unison: Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. Thanks be to God! May it be so! Hymn of Praise (BH #584) Faith of Our Fathers Invocation The Lord s Prayer (forgive us our sins ) Children s Message Scripture Readings Luke 13:31-35 Philippians 3:17-4:1-9 WORD Gloria Patri (BH #109) Pastoral Prayer Hymn of Preparation (BH #383) I am Thine, O Lord (vs. 1,2,4) Message Together; We Are ALL His People Pastor Mark Westlind RESPONSE Hymns of Response (BH #449) I Need Thee Every Hour Dwell on These Things Confession of Sin (Unison) Refuge of our hearts, we must speak of how we have not made you the center of our lives. We look for shelter in the false security of the world, not in your promises. Our fears are driven by our emotions and decisions, not by our trust in you. We look to the powerful, the beautiful, the athletic to be our role models, instead of the One who comes in your name. Have mercy on us, our Light and our Hope, and touch us with your forgiving grace. Fill our hearts with your presence, so we might recognize the One who has come to gather us up and lead us into your Kingdom, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. (Silent Reflection) Assurance of Pardon Responsively) Pastor: God does not give us up to the temptations and ways of the world, but shelters us with love, with hope, with grace. We are forgiven people. Our songs of joy are lifted to the One who forgives us and saves us. Unison: Thanks be to God! Amen.

2 Passing of the Peace Life Together Offering Offertory (TSGO #47) Rejoice in the Lord Always Doxology Prayer of Dedication SENDING Hymn of Dismissal (BH #264) Crown Him With Many Crowns (vs.1-3) Benediction Postlude Indicates those who are able should stand. Rev. Mark Westlind... Senior Pastor Pastor Alicia Reese..Associate Pastor Stuart Seale... Director of Music and Worship Betty Aardema and Nate Van Der Male Organists Christina Palazzolo. Director, Noah s Ark Preschool Amanda Fulton.. Assistant Director, Noah s Ark Preschool Karen Christakos.Church Secretary Joe Michalowicz Custodian Office Hours: Pastor Mark - Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only Pastor Alicia - Monday and Wednesday 2-5 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday 9 A.M. 5 P.M. Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church 9230 South Pulaski Road - Oak Lawn, IL Phone: (708) Fax: (708) Website: office@trinitycovoaklawn.org

3 NOTES OF INTEREST Childcare is offered for infants and younger children in the church nursery. If you need directions feel free to ask an usher for assistance. The altar flowers this morning are given by Bud Jaderholm and Family in memory of Lois Jaderholm. The rose on the altar this morning is in celebration of Gloria Vitro s first great-grandchild, Zander James Vitro, born Tuesday, March 12, 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Proud grandparents are Jim (Gloria s son) and Cathy Vitro. PRAYER CONCERNS: Svea Agner, Marjorie Cassady, Lori Cavallone, Chloe Johnson, Arlene Sladek, Lorraine Sorensen, Doris Wallace. *************** As a church family we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Kari and Mike Devine on the death of Kari s father, Gerald Monk McCready on Tuesday, March 12. Visitation is Sunday, March 17, from 2-8 P.M., Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103 rd St., Oak Lawn. Funeral mass Monday, March 18 at 10:30 A.M., Most Holy Redeemer Church, 3650 W. 96 th St., Evergreen Park. Peace be to the memory of Gerald. WELCOME TO TRINITY So that we can get to know you better and you can better know us, please complete the tear-off below and place in the offering plate. Thank you! Date: Name Phone Address

4 Note from thetreasurer Financial Summary thru February 2018 Preliminary EXPENSES VS. BUDGET Budgeted Expenses YTD $ 56,105 Actual Expenses YTD $ 55,602 Cost Savings/(Overrun) $ 3,503 GIVING VS. BUDGET Giving YTD $ 30,923 Budgeted Giving YTD $ 30,149 Giving Surplus/(Deficit) $ 774 ACTUAL INCOME VS. EXPENSES Income YTD $ 30,923 Expenses YTD $ 55,602 Actual Surplus/(Deficit) $ (24,679) Calendar for the Week: Today: 9 A.M. Adult Sunday School, Fireside Room 10 A.M. Nursery for Infants/Sunday School Pre-K 6th Grade 10 A.M. Worship 11:20 A.M. Confirmation Class Announcements: Thank You Arlene Sladek thanks everyone for their prayers, cards and concern as she continues to heal from her recent illness. Continued prayers are appreciated during her path to full recovery. Adult Sunday School - Class starts at 9:00 A.M., Fireside Room Dr. Troy Martin is leading the adult Sunday School class on March 10, 17, 24, and 31. We are fortunate to have him here again. His topic is "Jesus and the Gospels". All are welcome to attend. Paul Biscoff will be leading the Adult Sunday School class in April, except there will be no class on Easter Sunday. Paul's topic will be "The Human Church Seminar". Session 1 deals with Community - The Church, Session 2 is the Manger - The Incarnation, Session 3 Bread, Wine and a Cross - Redemption and Session 4 Tomb - Resurrection. Please join us at 9 A.M., there is always "coffee and" along with the wisdom of Paul's teaching. Noah s Ark s Preschool - Book Collection During the months of March and April, Noah s Ark Preschool is collecting new books to be donated to Advent Children s Hospital in Oak Lawn. To donate, please place your new books in the box in the Narthex. Your generosity and support are appreciated. Thank you! This Week: Mon.-Fri. 9 A.M. Noah s Ark Preschool Tues. 9:30 A.M. Women s Bible Study, Fireside Room Wed. 1st Day of Spring Thur. 7 P.M. Church Board meeting Next Sunday: Birthday Sunday 9:00 A.M. Adult Sunday School, Fireside Room 10 A.M. Nursery for Infants/Sunday School Pre-K 6th Grade 10 A.M. Worship 11:20 A.M. Confirmation Class March 24 Nursery Helper: Carol Byland

5 Today s Scripture: Luke 13: At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you. 32 He replied, Go tell that fox, I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal. 33 In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! 34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Philippians 3:17-4: Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. 4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.