Wednesday, February 20, :45pm

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1 Wednesday, February 20, :45pm The East Koshkonong Lutheran Church 454 East Church Rd., Cambridge, WI Church Office: Phone ~ Fax eklc@bminet.com Pastor Dave Nelsestuen: Phone pastordaven2010@aol.com

2 Welcome visitors! First Week of Lent Thank you for observing a time of reflection & silence in the sanctuary prior to worship. ~Today s Worship Assistants~ Pastor ~ Pastor Dave Nelsestuen Reflection ~ Diane Luginbuhl Acolytes ~ Will Kaashagen & Katie Dieckhoff Greeter ~ Spencer Currie Ushers ~ Spencer DeForest, Thomas Stach, Noah Furseth & Bailey Furseth Organist ~ Marian Korth Opening Dialogue..Mark 14:18-19, 27-31, 38; 15:34,39 P: Keep awake, and pray with me. C: My spirit is willing, but my flesh is weak. P: One of you this night will betray me. C: Lord, is it I? P: Before the cock crows, you will all desert me. C: Lord, I will never deny you! P: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? C: Truly, this man was God's Son! Gathering Hymn. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High. #857 2X Greeting. P: God who created all, who bore the cross, and who dwells in us, be with you all. C: And also with you. Prayer. P: God of our hope, we journey with you to the foot of the cross. Stay with us when difficulty comes. Grant us courage and peace in the face of persecution. Turn our pain into joy, our mourning into dancing. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. C: Amen. The Reading Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel Acclamation Sung to the tune of O du liebe meiner liebe ALL: Jesus, may our hearts be burning with more fervent love for you; may our eyes be ever turning to behold your cross anew; till in glory, parted never from the blessed Savior's side, graven in our hearts forever, dwell the cross, the Crucified.

3 The Gospel John 16:16-33 Reflection......Diane Luginbuhl Hymn of the Day. Beneath the Cross of Jesus... #338 Prayers... P: Beneath the cross of Jesus, we lift up our joys and our sorrows to God. A brief silence. P: O Lord, amid the shifting sands of this world, C: be our rock and our foundation. P: In the fears and uncertainties of our lives, C: be our home and our resting place. P: When we lay our sins before you, C: be our comfort and our guide. P: As we gaze upon the cross of Christ, C: be our hope and our salvation. Here other prayers may be offered. The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Offering/Offering Prayer P: God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. Blessing... Page 255 Pastor: People of God, you have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer you who live, but it is Christ who lives in you. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus. Congregation: Amen Sending Hymn... In the Cross of Christ I Glory......#324 Pastor: Go in peace. Led by the cross of Christ. Congregation: Thanks be to God.

4 ~Prayer Requests ~ Thanksgiving to God for East Koshkonong Lutheran Church's mission and ministry. -Prayers for the ministries of John and Amy Lindstrom, Lindsay Stolen, and Jens Notstad. God's guidance and direction for -Please keep the family of Irene Swain in your thoughts and prayers as we express sympathy for their loss. -For peace in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and among all the nations of the world. God's protection and safety for those being deployed - Please remember all our veterans. Give them all God s comfort in their memories of war and service to their country. Healing and health concerns... -Erna Rude -Barbara Bergum -Ann Nottestad -Mary Walheim -Tom Kieffer -Caleb Wipperfurth -Leif Ehrke -Judy Luginbuhl Please note: If you have a prayer request and want it put in the bulletin, please write it down on the back of the communion/welcome card or notify the office before noon on Wednesday. Prayer requests will remain for 3 weeks unless otherwise requested. Prayer requests week Feb. 17, 2013 *Denotes new/changed request ~Meeting God Again, for the First Time~ This Week s Bible Readings Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week 9 Sunday Week 9 Monday Week 9 Tuesday Reading Through the Bible Quiz Question: The Ten Commandments first appear in Exodus 20. Where do they appear for a second time? Week 9 Reading Through the Bible Quiz Question: Where was Moses buried?

5 LENTEN WORSHIP WEDNESDAYS 6:45PM No Confirmation Classes Feb. 13-March 27, 2013 Confirmands attend mid-week worship During the Lenten season, each Wednesday evening we will gather for a supper at 6:00, with Lenten Worship beginning at 6:45p.m. The first supper is February 20th. All are invited to come enjoy a prayerful Lenten supper & worship! Wednesday, Feb. 20th 6:00pm Lenten Meal Hosted by: Worship Committee Wednesday, Feb 27th 6:00pm Lenten Meal Hosted by: Diane Luginbuhl to sponsor the Susan G. Koman Walk Wednesday, March 6 th: 6:00pm Lenten Meal Hosted by: ARK and Altar Guild Wednesday, March 13 th 6:00pm Lenten Meal Hosted by: Confirmation Class Wednesday, March 20 th 6:00pm Congregation Potluck! *Please bring the following according to the first letter in your last name: A-I ~ Desserts, J-N ~ Main Dishes, O-Z ~ Salads ~ Announcements~ Prayer Service every Wednesday this year there will be two opportunities for us to gather together to pray for our members. There will be a short (15 minute?) prayer service at 10:30a.m. and 7:00p.m each Wednesday. (during Lent the prayers will be included during the 6:45 Wednesday Lenten Worship Service). During these services we will pray for every member listed on the calendar for that week. All are welcome to come either at 10:30a.m. or 7:00p.m. for this group opportunity to offer prayer support to our members. If you know of someone who would like to be added to our Praying from Z to A list please let us know. ~Calendar of Events~ Wednesday, February 20, :30am Z-A Prayer Service 10:45am Staff Meeting 6:00pm Lenten Supper Service Thursday, February 21, :00am Men s Breakfast Sunday, February 24, :00am Worship 10:15am Sunday School 10:15am Coffee Hour hosted by Justice Circle Wednesday, February 27, :30am Z-A Prayer Service 6:00pm Lenten Supper Service

6 Easter Lilies Place your order early for Easter Flowers. This year s Easter Lilies are being ordered from Edgerton Floral These single lilies are wrapped in foil with a bow for $13.50!! Phone orders: Send orders and payment to: East Koshkonong Lutheran Church 454 E. Church Rd. Cambridge, WI Please return to office by March 3rd. Qty 6 Single Easter Lily....$13.50 Name: In Memory of: In Honor of: Given from: Phone: Amount enclosed: