SUNDAYS OF LENT. March 5 - April THIS YEAR S Mid-Week Lenten Series & Worship Based on Luther s Small Catechism

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1 THIS YEAR S Mid-Week Lenten Series & Worship Based on Luther s Small Catechism Beginning Wednesday, March 8 th - 7PM Social Room March 8 th March 15 th March 22 nd March 29 th April 5 th Ten Commandments The Apostles Creed The Lord s Prayer Holy Baptism Holy Communion SUNDAYS OF LENT HOLY WEEK SERVICES at ST. JAMES April 9 9:00 a.m. Palm Sunday April 13 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar April 14 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Worship Service at St James April 16 9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion March 5 - April

2 LENTEN HYMNS =============================================== SUNDAYS OF LENT WORSHIP SERVICE Liturgy from Setting 4 [Minister response / Assembly response in bold, + please rise if able] 9:00 A.M. 1 st Sunday Lent - #326 Bless Now, O God, the Journey #325 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me #545 Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing WORDS OF WELCOME GATHERING 2 nd Sunday Lent #321 Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church #448 This Is the Spirit s Entry Now #660 Lift High the Cross 3 rd Sunday Lent #807 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #331 As the Deer Runs to the River #623 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me 4 th Sunday Lent #793 Be Thou My Vision #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound #722 O Christ, Your Heart Compassionate 5 th Sunday Lent #327 Through the Night of Doubt & Sorrow #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing #666 What Wondrous Love Is This Please remove announcement pages and any other inserts, return this service outline to the baskets provided at the doors so we may continue to use the outlines for upcoming services. Thank You ORGAN PRELUDE + CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism. [P] Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who brings us out of captivity into freedom, out of the wilderness into the promised land, out of death into life Amen Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection. [A] For self-centered living, and for failing to walk with humility and gentleness: [P] For longing to have what is not ours, and for hearts that are not at rest with ourselves: [A] For misuse of human relationships, and for unwillingness to see the image of God in others:

3 [P] For jealousies that divide families and nations, and for rivalries that create strife and warfare: [A] For reluctance in sharing the gifts of God, and for carelessness with the fruits of creation: [P] For hurtful words that condemn, and for angry deeds that harm: [A] For idleness in witnessing to Jesus Christ, and for squandering the gifts of love and grace: The presiding minister announces God s forgiveness: [P] In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. Through the Holy Spirit God cleanses us and gives us the power to proclaim the mighty acts of the one who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father; and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. + ENTRANCE HYMN +THE GREETING page PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. [See Today s Reading insert] Amen Please be seated. WORD Response after 1 st and 2 nd reading: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. FIRST READING PSALM SECOND READING + Stand to welcome the Gospel. Congregation sings bold print on Today s Reading insert. + THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Return to the Lord your God page THE GOSPEL IS ANNOUNCED: [P] The Holy Gospel according to Glory to you, O Lord. + The Gospel is proclaimed, concluding: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated. THE CHILDREN S TIME SERMON + HYMN OF THE DAY + THE APOSTLES CREED page THE PRAYERS of INTERCESSION [A] Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their need.. [Congregation responds after Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.] MEAL + THE PEACE IS SHARED [P] The peace of Christ be with you always. [C] And also with you. The peace is shared. All greet each other in the name of Christ. Peace be with you.

4 THE OFFERING is received as the Lord s Table is prepared. CHORAL OFFERTORY +OFFERING HYMN Create in Me a Clean Heart HYMN OFFERTORY PRAYER [A] Let us pray. 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. Amen + [P] GREAT THANKSGIVING page [P] PROPER PREFACE + HOLY, HOLY, HOLY page [P] EUCHARISTIC PRAYER + LORD S PRAYER page 154 Please be seated. COMMUNION Communion will be continuous. Please receive the bread, pick up an empty cup and proceed to pouring chalice. PLEASE NOTE: Each tray of communion cups contains cups filled with grape juice for individuals who prefer an alternate choice to the wine. After receiving, proceed back to seat. Ushers will direct. Anyone who experiences difficulty standing or walking, please remain in your seat and an usher will notify the Pastor who will bring the Holy Meal to you at the completion of the communing at the front of the chancel. LAMB OF GOD page 154 When all have communed, the assembly stands. + POST COMMUNION BLESSING The body and blood our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen + PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION [A] Let us pray. O God, in this holy meal you have embraced us and gathered us into your arms of compassion and protection. Release us now to go on our way in these forty days, ready to see our work as prayer, ready to fast from complacency, and ready to share with those in need; through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen SENDING + BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor, and grant you peace. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen + SENDING SONG Please be seated to enjoy the Postlude. ORGAN POSTLUDE + [A] DISMISSAL Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be to God ============================================================== WELCOME to St. James Lutheran Church! May you know God s grace, peace, joy, and love as we hear the Holy Scriptures read, hear the Word of God preached, receive the Holy Communion, sing, pray and worship together this morning in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. So that we can welcome you properly, visitors please sign our guest register located at the entrance door and at the close of the service please join us during the Fellowship Time in the Social Room that is located on the first floor, turn right at the bottom of the steps. Pastor Reis and the people of St. James

5 SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE at NAWAKWA Sunday, April 9 th 2:00-4:00 p.m. Please contact Sonja Hoke if interested in going to Camp Nawakwa for a tour and a chance to meet some of the summer staff. ============================================== UPCOMING HOSPITALITY / EVANGELISM COMMITTEE EVENT: Paint -Away & Lunch We will be having a Paint-Away Party and Lunch on Sunday, April 23rd with lunch starting at 11:15 am and painting fun begins at 12 noon. Tickets on sale March 26 th. Lunch & Painting - $30, Lunch only - $3.00 Space is limited to 40 people. See Cindy Rutkowski to purchase tickets or call to reserve a spot Any questions - please see Linda Kern, Cindy Rutkowski, or Anita Ashton. ================== ATTENDANCE & OFFERING Sunday, Mar. 12 th (90) Current - $2,710 Benevolence - $118, Building Fund - $10, Flowers/Bulletins - $78.85, Lenten Special - $20, Ash Wed./Lenten - $228, Sunday School (27) $24. Nickels the Lamb: Wellspan Cancer Patient Help Fund Store. TREASURER S MONTHLY REPORT February Actual Year to Date Current Receipts $11,620 $ 28,966 Current Expenses $13,956 $ 32,434 [$ 2,336] [$ 3,468] Current receipts DO NOT include Building Fund or Lenten Special Offering (Stewardship envelope receipts February $1,022) Current Benevolence Receipts $ 304 $ 969 Current Benevolence Disbursements $ 304 $ LENTEN SPEICAL OFFERING ENVELOPE receipts will be forwarded to the Lutheran Camping Corporation. ======================= PLEASE NOTE: The American Cancer Society has informed us that due to weather conditions Daffodil Sunday has been moved to Sunday, March 26 th. Please remember to pick up your daffodils after worship on the 26 th. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 25 N. Adams St., York, PA (717) Web Site - The Rev. Darcy M. Reis, Pastor 9:00 A.M. Worship Service - 10:30 A.M. Sunday School =============================================================== 3 rd Sunday Lent March 19, 2017 Announcements & Calendar of Events ====================================================== Let Us Remember in Our Prayers of the Church the following persons who are sick, shut-in, confined to the hospital, or have other needs: Nancy Hoachlander, Tina Hoff, Jean Ashton, June Yeager, Bill Meals, Sandra Markle, Josephine Shirey, Jay & Barb Barnhart, Rowan Neff, Beth Hoff, Pastor Kevin Broyhill and his family, Lori Joachim, Carol Henze, and Glendale Brown, We pray for all those mourning the death of loved ones and also for those in the military, especially for Brodey Decker, Travis Urey, and Michael Beck. TODAY S ALTAR FLOWERS are presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Gaye Lauer, a very special lady, a good friend and mother by Bill & Betty Lauer. TODAY S BULLETINS are sponsored to the Glory of God and in honor of Dave Smith on his March 17 th birthday and the March birthdays of my brothers, Stu and Bob Boyer by Norma Smith. COMMUNION WINE for the month of March is presented to the Glory of God and in honor of those serving in our military by Jane A. Dietz. COMMUNION CUPS for the month of March are sponsored to the Glory of God and in in memory of my mom, Rose Marie Achey, to commemorate her March 2 nd birthday, by Pat Reigert.

6 TODAY S WORKERS & SERVERS: USHERS: Team 8: Anita Ashton, Jean & Wes Ashton, Natalie Becker, Deb, Jim & Tom Meckley ASSISTING MINISTER: Rod Drawbaugh READER: Leah Strathmeyer ACOLYTE: Jacob Drawbaugh ALTAR: Peg Funkhouser, Nancy Hoachlander GREETERS: Barb Rhodes, Brian Funkhouser HSP. VISITOR: 3/19-3/25 Ron Herman NURSERY: Team 4: Ann Marie Loucks THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES Today 8:00 a.m. Men in Mission, Adult Room 9:00 a.m. 3 rd Sunday Lent Worship/Communion 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for ALL Mon., Mar. 20 th 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting Parlor Tues., Mar. 21 st Pastor & Secretary will be out of office today ARC NO meeting out for dinner 6:30 p.m. Social Ministry Committee Office Wed., Mar. 22 nd 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Lenten Service Social Room UPCOMING WEEK Sunday, Mar. 26 th 9:00 a.m. 4 th Sunday Lent Worship/Communion Deaconess Dr. Holly Hoffman, Kenyan Ministry 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for ALL 10:30 a.m. Board of Trustees Office Tues., Mar. 28 th 11:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch/Movie (Isaac s, White St.) 6:00-9:00 p.m. ARC Wacky Dance (Adult & Soc. Rms.) 6:30 p.m. Hospitality/Evangelism Comm. Parlor Wed., Mar. 29 th Secretary will be out of office today 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Parlor 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Lenten Service Soc. Rm. Sat., Apr. 1 st 8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakfast Blessings Soc. Rm. Next Sunday, March 26 th - Dr. Holly Hoffman, deaconess (diaconal minister) from Lower Susquehanna Synod, will inform us about the Kenyan ministry she and other healthcare professionals began volunteering in a few years ago. She will be preaching during worship and has also made herself available during the social time and afterward to answer questions. Please plan to join with us. BIBLE STUDY with the Pastor: THE GOOD NEWS! Bible study continues on Wednesday, March 29 th at 11:00 a.m. No evening sessions during Lent. UPCOMING Gospel Lessons: Mar. 26 th John 9:1-41, April 2 nd. John 11:1-45 NEXT BREAKFAST BLESSINGS Saturday, April 1 st 8:00 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Blessings extends our THANKS to everyone for your ongoing support of our outreach program. Personal and food items needed: Mar. 19 th 25 th Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Mar. 26 th Apr. 1 st - Pancake mix and individual snack items, Pop Tarts EASTER FLOWER order forms are now available on the pamphlet rack. Please use the form to purchase a 6 pot of tulips (approx. 5 blooms per pot). A variety of colors will be delivered to us, sorry we cannot accept specific color orders - $8.50 each. Deadline, April 2 nd. SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE invites you to participate in their Lenten project. The goal is 40 BASKETS OF PROMISE HEALTH KITS. We are encouraging each donor or donor family to donate a completed Personal Care Kit that consist of: 1 - dark colored bath towel, approx. 27 x packaged adult toothbrush oz. wrapped bar of soap 1 - packaged adult nail clipper Please put each completed kit in the marked box on the pool table in the social room. PASTORAL COVERAGE: When you have a pastoral need: hospitalization, an illness, or anything you would usually contact the pastor about, please call the Church Office ( ) or Pastor Darcy Reis at If you have an emergency pastoral need during non-office hours and cannot reach Pastor Reis please call Congregational Council President, Mike Cooper at or Non-emergency messages may be left on the answering machine and your call will be returned during office hours. PRAYER CHAIN please call BARB RHODES at with names of those who are in need prayer. Anyone interested in joining the Prayer Chain and praying for others is asked to please call Barb Rhodes to volunteer. ======================