MIDWEEK LENT March 27, :00 pm

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1 MIDWEEK LENT March 27, :00 pm Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 6550 Fairmont Boulevard Yorba Linda, California (714) March 27, 2019

2 Pastor Glenn Wenzel Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod QUIET MEDITATION OPENING RESPONSES M: Jesus Christ is the Light of the World C: the light no darkness can overcome M: Stay with us, Lord, for it is evening C: and the day is almost over. M: Be our light and scatter the darkness, C: and hear our evening hymn of praise. HYMN: CW 111 Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross we spend, Life and health and peace possessing From the sinner s dying friend. 2 Here we rest in wonder, viewing All our sins on Jesus laid; Here we see redemption flowing From the sacrifice he made. 3 Here we find the dawn of heaven While upon the cross we gaze, See our trespasses forgiven, And our songs of triumph raise. 2 March 27, 2019

3 4 Oh, that, near the cross abiding, We may to the Savior cleave, Naught with him our hearts dividing, All for him content to leave! 5 Lord, in loving contemplation Fix our hearts and eyes on you Till we taste your full salvation And your unveiled glory view. M: May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, C: through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14) M: Having cancelled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us, C: Jesus took it away, nailing it to the cross. (Colossians 2:14) M: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith C: who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2) 3 March 27, 2019

4 PRAYER C: Lord God, you are merciful and tenderhearted, abounding in love and faithfulness. Turn to us in our anguish over sin and hear our cry for mercy that we may be at peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. C: (Congregation will sing CW page 55 evening prayer) Let my prayer rise before you as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. O Lord, I call to you; come to me quickly; hear my voice when I cry to you. Let my prayer rise before you as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. C: Let our prayers be acceptable in your sight. Come and help us in time of need that we may sing your praise in holy joy now and forever, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 4 March 27, 2019

5 PSALM: Psalm 32 (CW page 78) *Refrain*Remember your mercy, O Lord; remember your mercy and love. Blessed is he whose transgressions are for_giv_en,* whose sins are _cov_ered. When I kept silent, your hand was heavy up_on_ me;* my strength was sapped as in the heat of _sum_mer. Then I acknowledged my _sin_ to you* and did not cover up my in_iq_uity. I said, I will confess my transgressions _to_ the LORD, * and you forgave the guilt _of_ my sin. *Refrain* You are my _hid_ing place;* 5 March 27, 2019

6 you will protect me from _trou_ble. Many are the woes of the _wick_ed,* but the LORD S unfailing love surrounds those who _trust_ in him. *Glory be to the Father and _to_ the Son** *and to the Holy _Spir_it,* *as it was in the be_gin_ning,** *is now, and will be forever. _A_men.* *Refrain* 6 March 27, 2019

7 GOSPEL: Passion Reading II - Luke 22:39-54 (EHV) 39 Jesus left and went out to the Mount of Olives, as was his custom. His disciples followed him. 40 When he reached the place, he told them, Keep praying that you may not enter into temptation. 41 He withdrew from them about a stone s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done. 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 As he was in agony, he prayed more fervently. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling to the ground. 7 March 27, 2019

8 45 When he rose from prayer, he went to the disciples and found them sleeping as a result of sorrow. 46 He said to them, Why are you sleeping? Get up and keep praying so that you may not enter into temptation. 47 While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd appeared, and the man called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said to him, Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss? 49 When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, Lord, should we strike with a sword? 50 Then one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus responded, Stop! No more of this! Then he touched the servant s ear and healed him. 52 Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come out against him, Have you come out as you would against a robber, with swords and clubs? 53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour when darkness rules. 54 Then they seized him, led him away, and brought him into the high priest s house. The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version TM (EHV TM ) copyright 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. RESPONSES M: All we like sheep have gone astray, C: and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. 8 March 27, 2019

9 All: By His wounds we are healed. HYMN: CW 104 Go to Dark Gethsemane SERMON: Luke 22:39-54 Follow Jesus to Gethsemane HYMNS: CW 116 In the Hour of Trial 1 In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me Lest by base denial I unworthy be. When you see me waver, With a look recall, Nor for fear or favor Ever let me fall. 2 With forbidden pleasures Should this vain world charm Or its tempting treasures Spread to work me harm, Bring to my remembrance Sad Gethsemane Or, in darker semblance, Cross-crowned Calvary. 3 Should your mercy send me Sorrow, toil, and woe, Or should pain attend me On my path below, 9 March 27, 2019

10 Grant that I may never Fail your cross to view; Grant that I may ever Cast my care on you. 4 When my life is ending, Though in grief or pain, When my body changes Back to dust again, On your truth relying, Through that mortal strife, Jesus, take me, dying, To eternal life. LORD, HAVE MERCY (Kyrie) M: In the closing hours of this day, hear us as we pray, O Lord: C: Lord, have mercy. M: For the well-being of people everywhere, for the growth of your church in all the world, and for the strengthening of all who serve and worship here, we pray, O Lord: C: Christ, have mercy. M: For one another, young and old, for your blessings that come with every stage of life, and for joy in doing your will, we pray, O Lord: C: Lord, have mercy. M: For our public servants who work day and night to bring 10 March 27, 2019

11 protection, justice, learning, and health to this and every place, we pray to you, O Lord. C: Lord, hear our prayer M: For favorable weather and bountiful harvests, for clothing and food, for health of body, mind and spirit, and for deliverance from all sin and every form of evil, we pray to you, O Lord: C: Lord, hear our prayer. 11 March 27, 2019

12 M: For the faithful who have gone before us, who have shared with us our good news, whose souls are now at rest in your heavenly kingdom, we give you thanks, O Lord: C: Thanks be to God. M: In thanksgiving for your many and varied gifts to us, we now commend ourselves to your care. Be our shield and strength, O Lord. C: Amen. LORD S PRAYER 12 March 27, 2019

13 LUTHER S EVENING PRAYER C: I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me this night. Into your hands I commend 13 March 27, 2019

14 my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen. BENEDICTION M: May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: Amen. Please Be Seated THE CLOSING HYMN: CW 588 Abide with Me, stanzas 1-2, 5, 7 1 In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me Lest by base denial I unworthy be. When you see me waver, With a look recall, Nor for fear or favor Ever let me fall. 2 With forbidden pleasures Should this vain world charm Or its tempting treasures Spread to work me harm, Bring to my remembrance Sad Gethsemane 14 March 27, 2019

15 Or, in darker semblance, Cross-crowned Calvary. 5 I need thy presence ev ry passing hour. What but thy grace can foil the tempter s pow r? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me! 7 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heav n s morning breaks, and earth s vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! SILENT MEDITATION THE OFFERING You may leave your offering in the offering plate on the table in the back of church. 15 March 27, 2019