Repent or Perish 10:45AM

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1 Repent or Perish 10:45AM Peace Lutheran Church 2090 Commerce Drive North Mankato, MN 56003

2 Peace Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Synod Serving Christ with united hearts and hands and voices Church Staff Pastor Timothy Hartwig: Vicar Matthew Behmer: Church Office: Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool Teacher/Director: Joslyn Moldstad Phone: Divine Service Sunday 10:45 AM February 28, 2016 Third Sunday in Lent Welcome to Peace! The purpose of our congregation is to worship God, who gives life through Word and Sacrament; to serve one another in love and fellowship; and to proclaim forgiveness and salvation to all through Jesus Christ alone. Before Worship As you prepare to worship your Lord today, spend a few quiet minutes in prayer before the service. Review the lessons, the service notes, and pray this prayer: Prayer of the Day Almighty God, look with favor on Your humble servants and stretch out the right hand of Your power to defend us against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. For the Children A Cry-Room is available if your little ones need a moment. It is the first room on the left as you walk into the church building. Sound and video are piped into the room to enable you to hear and see the service. Facilities Restrooms are located down the hall and on the right side. 2

3 The Divine Service with Holy Communion Rite 1, p. 41 Opening Prayer P: O Lord, our Maker, Redeemer, and Comforter, we are assembled in Your presence to hear Your holy Word. We pray You to open our hearts by Your Holy Spirit, that through the preaching of Your Word we may be taught to repent of our sins, to believe on Jesus in life and death, and to grow day by day in grace and holiness. Hear us for Christ s sake. Amen. Opening Hymn: #246:1-2, God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It HOLY BAPTISM 1 P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. C: And also with you. CONFESSION OF SINS P: Our Savior Jesus Christ commanded Baptism when he said: Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All of us are born into this world with a deep need for Baptism. From our parents we inherit a sinful nature; we are without true fear of God and true faith in God and are condemned to eternal death. But Jesus took away our sin by giving his life on the cross. At our baptisms, he clothes us with the robe of his righteousness and gives us a new life by creating faith in him. Our sinful nature need not control us any longer. We recall what Baptism means for our daily lives as we speak these words: C: Baptism means that the sinful nature in us should be drowned by daily sorrow and repentance, and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death. It also means that a new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever. P: As baptized children of God we confess our sins: 1 This order, from Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal, incorporates Holy Baptism into congregational worship by combining the Sacrament of Baptism with the Confession of Sins. Martin Luther said that confessing sins and receiving forgiveness is nothing else than a reliving of Baptism. Thus this order provides opportunity not only to baptize but also to recall the lasting blessings of Baptism. 3

4 C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. P: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. The Rite of Baptism continues at the font. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM P: In obedience to the command of our Lord and trusting in his promise, you have brought this child to be baptized. Jesus told us: Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. It is in Baptism that God grants the new life of forgiveness, joy, and peace to little children. By the power of God s Word, this gracious water of life washes away sin, delivers from death and the devil, creates faith in Jesus Christ and gives eternal salvation to all who believe. Samuel, receive the sign of the cross on the head and heart to mark you as a redeemed child of Christ. The minister applies water to each of those present for Baptism as he says: Samuel Lawrence, I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The Almighty God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit has forgiven all your sins. By your baptism, you are born again and made a dear child of your Father in heaven. May God strengthen you to live in your baptismal grace all the days of your life. Peace be with you. EXHORTATION P: Brothers and sisters in Christ, our Lord commands that we teach his precious truths to all who are baptized. Christian love therefore urges all of us, especially parents and sponsors, to assist in whatever manner possible so that Samuel may remain a child of God until death. If you are willing to carry out this responsibility, then answer: Yes, as God gives me strength. 4

5 C: Yes, as God gives me strength. P: Let us pray. Merciful Father in heaven, we thank you for the blessing of Baptism by which you offer and grant the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. Help us to regard our baptisms as the robe of righteousness we are to wear all the days of our lives. Look with special favor on Samuel and grant him a rich measure of your Spirit that he may grow in faith and godly living. Make us willing to carry out our responsibilities to those who have been baptized, so that all of us may finally come to the blessed joys of heaven, through Jesus our Lord. C: Amen. Hymn #246:3-5, God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It The Salutation The Collect P: Let us pray one God, now and forever. The Lesson Exodus 3:1-8b, Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So Moses thought, "I will go over and see this strange sight-- why the bush does not burn up." 5

6 4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, "Moses! Moses!" And Moses said, "Here I am." 5 "Do not come any closer," God said. "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground." 6 Then he said, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob." At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God. 7 The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. 8 So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey-- the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. 10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt." 11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" 12 And God said, "I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain." 13 Moses said to God, "Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' Then what shall I tell them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'" 15 God also said to Moses, "Say to the Israelites, 'The LORD, the God of your fathers- - the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob-- has sent me to you.' This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation. Adult Choir, It is a Good Thing to Give Thanks by Paul Bouman It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High. To tell of your lovingkindnesses early in the morning and of your faithfulness in the night season; and on the psaltery, and on the lyre, and to the melody of the harp. For you have made me glad by your acts, O Lord; and I shout for joy because of the works of your hands. Lord, how great are your works! Your thoughts are very deep. It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High. (From Psalm 92) 6

7 The Epistle 1 Corinthians 10: For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered over the desert. 6 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: "The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in pagan revelry." 8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did-- and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. 9 We should not test the Lord, as some of them did-- and were killed by snakes. 10 And do not grumble, as some of them did-- and were killed by the destroying angel. 11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. The Holy Gospel Luke 13:1-9 P: The Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday in Lent is written in the 13 th chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke, beginning at the 1 st verse. 1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. 4 Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them-- do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish." 6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, 'For three years now I've been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?' 8 "'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.'" 7

8 The Creed P: Let us confess our holy faith in the words of the Nicene Creed: C: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By Whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, 8

9 Who spoke by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Christian and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, And I look for the Resurrection of the dead and the Life of the world to come. Hymn #286, Rock of Ages The Sermon Luke 13:1-9 Repent or Perish P: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus unto everlasting life. Amen. The Prayer of the Church P: Everlasting and merciful God, we beseech You in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: C: To have mercy upon us and to hear our prayer. P: Look in mercy upon Your Church. Protect it and sanctify it by Your truth. May Your Word be taught in its purity and Your Sacraments be rightly administered. Grant unto Your Church faithful pastors who shall declare Your truth with power and shall live according to Your will. Send forth laborers into Your harvest and open the door of faith unto all unbelievers and unto the people of Israel. In mercy remember the enemies of Your Church and grant to them repentance unto life. C: O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, hear us in the truth of Your salvation. Silent Prayer: Please pray for someone that you know who doesn t know Jesus as their Savior. Ask that God would give you and others opportunities to share the Gospel with them. P: Let Your protecting hand be over our country and over all who travel. Prosper what is good among us and bring to naught every evil counsel and purpose. Protect and bless Your servants, the President of the United States, the Governor of this state, 9

10 our judges and magistrates and all in authority. Fit them for their high calling by the gift of Your Spirit of wisdom and fear, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. C: Hear, O Lord, and have mercy! Lord be our helper. P: According to Your promise, O God, be the defender of the widow and the father of the orphan. Relieve and comfort the sick and the sorrowful (especially our brother/sister who is ill/grieving). Graciously help those who are assaulted by the devil and who are in peril of death. Be the strength of those who are suffering for the sake of Christ s holy name. Grant that we may live together in peace and prosperity. Bestow upon us good and seasonable weather; and bless us with upright Christian counsel in all that we undertake. C: O Lord, be with all in trouble. Hear their prayers to the honor of Your Name. P: We especially commend to Your care and keeping this Your congregation which You have bought with a great price. Keep from us all offenses and bind us together in the unity of Your holy love. Grant that the little ones who are baptized in Your name may be brought up in Your fear. At Your table give to those who there commune with You peace and life everlasting. C: Let all rejoice who trust in You; let them shout for joy because You defend them. P: Be merciful, O God, to all, according to Your great love in Christ Jesus, our Lord. When our final hour shall come, grant us a blessed departure from this world, and on the last day, a resurrection to Your glory. C: Amen. Grant us Your peace, O Lord! The Apostolic Benediction P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. The Offering The members of Peace Lutheran Congregation have joined together to do the Lord s work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:10) Please fill out the Friendship Register. 10

11 The Service of Holy Communion Peace Lutheran Church practices close communion. We ask that only members of the ELS and WELS partake of the Sacrament today. Visitors, please speak to the Pastor about receiving the Sacrament in the future. The Preface P: The Lord be with you. P: Lift up your hearts unto the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. 11

12 The Proper Preface and Sanctus P: It is truly good, right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, You bid Your people cleanse their hearts and prepare with joy for the paschal feast. Renew our zeal in faith and life, and bring us to the fullness of grace that belongs to the children of God. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: The Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) 12

13 The Lord s Prayer P: 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. The Words of Institution P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: Drink of it all of you; this cup is the New Testament in My blood, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. 13

14 The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) 14

15 The Distribution Distribution Hymn #322, Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Living Bread Distribution Hymn #328, Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness The Collect of Thanksgiving P: Let us give thanks and pray: We thank You, Lord God Almighty, that You have refreshed us with these Your salutary gifts; and we beseech You of Your mercy, to strengthen us through the same in faith toward You, and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. The Benediction P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. 15

16 The Closing Hymn #593, On My Heart Imprint Thine Image The Closing Prayer P: O Lord, we render unto You our heartfelt thanks that You have taught us what You would have us believe and do. Help us, O God, by Your Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus Christ, to keep Your Word in pure hearts, that we thereby may be strengthened in faith, perfected in holiness, and comforted in life and death. Amen. Thank you to those who served in our service today: Adult Choir; Accompanist: Amanda Madson; Organist: Sara Traylor; The ushers; Cover artwork: Don Moldstad. To God be the Glory! Announcements ECM Baptized at the 10:45 service this morning is Samuel Lawrence, son of Alan & Karina Clennon, who was born on February 6 th. May God strengthen Samuel to live in his baptismal grace all the days of his life. TODAY - a group from Bethany Lutheran College will be having a bake sale (between services and after 2 nd service) to raise funds for the BLC Relay for Life. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. There will be a short presentation after 2 nd service today for all Thrivent members, to explain how Action Teams and Choice Dollars can benefit Peace and other organizations. CROSSED is meeting tonight from 6:15 to 8:00. We hope you ll use this time to connect with God and connect with others. Teens in grades 6-9 are invited to join in the faith, fun, and fellowship time. Bring a friend, your memory, your fastest set of feet. Peace is looking for volunteers for their English Conversation Ministry. In this ministry, volunteers share the basics of the Gospel Message with immigrant populations through small group English conversation sessions. Materials are prepared in advance for volunteers and there is no preparation required. The sessions are offered at Peace every Monday from 9:30am to 11:00am. Please contact Vicar Behmer if you are interested in volunteering. Solid Grounds Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 9:00am. Everyone is invited to attend! 16

17 The Peace/Mt Olive Moms On a Mission bible study group meets on Wednesdays, at Mt. Olive. You may drop off children with our childcare workers in the youth room any time after 8am, and then enjoy fellowship with other moms in the social hall. Our bible study begins at 8:45 and ends at 10am. All materials are provided. New moms welcome! Direct your questions or register to come by contacting Kristen Lukasek at mattlukasek@yahoo.com or The Lenten season is upon us. For the Wednesdays in Lent we will serve a meal from 5:15-6:15pm and have a Divine service at 6:30pm. The meals are provided by each group on the following days: 3/2 Group 4; 3/9 Group 5; 3/16 Group 6. Group members please watch for information from your leaders regarding these meals. Youth Choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 5:30pm during Lent. If your child is interested in joining please contact Anna Tecken (atecken@blc.edu; (712) ). Adult Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:30pm during Lent. We welcome new members! Please contact Eric Harstad (emh_music@hotmail.com) for more information. Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschoolers will present THE KING S STILTS by Dr. Seuss on Friday, March 18 th, at 10:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. Come and hear our rendition of the Dr. Seuss classic. Fellowship snacks will follow the play. Then, on Tuesday, March 22 from 6-8 p.m. we will host our Annual Preschool Open House. There will be face-painting, crafts, games and a special skit by our own Bethany Education Students. Bring your preschooler and register for fall, or volunteer and be a part of the fun! Sign-up sheets are near the kitchen and snack table. For more information, please call Joslyn or joslynmoldstad@gmail.com. Building Committee Update - Do you have a question for the Building Committee regarding the proposed preliminary building design on display in the narthex? The Building Committee is looking for your input prior to proceeding with completion of the design. There is a box in the narthex near the bulletin board where you can submit your questions. Please include your name and contact information. If you prefer you can submit your question to one of the following Building Committee Members: Todd Olsen - tolsen66@gmail.com; Tim Paulsen - tim@rhenryconstruction.com; Joni Wiederhoeft - joni.wiederhoeft@blc.edu; Karen Tetzloff - ktdzns@gmail.com. The last day to submit questions will be Sunday, March 27 th. We will be holding a Building Committee meeting that is open to the congregation. The Committee will address questions that have been submitted ahead of time as well as those that are asked in the meeting. The meeting will be at Peace on Monday, March 21 st, at 6:30pm. 17

18 Offering counters NEEDED for after second service. You would only be scheduled for one Sunday per month. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Brian Koch at Please prayerfully consider if you can serve Peace in this way. Thank you. HELP! We are in need of a few volunteers to record baptisms and the various choirs during the 10:45 service. You won't need to record the entire service - only the baptism and/or special music. If you would like to help, please contact Paul Fries ( ; paul.fries@blc.edu). NAVIGATORS NEEDED! We are starting a program to help new members feel at home at Peace. Only a small time commitment is involved. If you'd like to help with this important activity, we'd love to have you! Contact Paul Fries ( ; paul.fries@blc.edu) for more information. Group Three is responsible for Sunday morning refreshments in March. The information has been posted on Volunteer Spot. (check your or Volunteer Spot is a very easy way to view where help is still needed and to sign up for bringing, serving or cleaning up. The Sunday School Choir will be singing during the 10:45 service on Palm Sunday, March 20 th. Softball season is almost here! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those wishing to be on the Peace Softball team. Please fill out the information requested and sign. The first softball game is April 25 th! Any questions please contact Chris Harstad at harstadck@gmail.com. To watch our services live, go to: The service will start automatically when it is live (8:30AM). For recorded services, go to and you can choose which service you want to watch. Last week at Peace: Sunday Divine Service 314 Wednesday

19 Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School The Booster Club Pork Chop Lunch is on March 6 th, 10:30am 1:00pm. Peace is cochairing it this year with St. Paul s and St. Mark s. As an association congregation, Peace s members are asked to help out periodically with various functions at the school, and the Pork Chop Lunch is one of them this year. MVL is a blessing to the education of our children and it is important for our members to help support MVL even if you personally don t have a child attending there right now. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for a variety of ways you can help out. If you have any questions please contact Marilyn Paulsen at Please prayerfully consider this opportunity of service. Track Coaches Needed - MVL is looking for assistant track coaches for this spring. If you are interested please contact Craig Morgan at cmorgan@mvlhs.org or Job Opportunities Palmer Bus Service for MVL is looking for a bus driver for the Mankato Route. Training is available to get a license and you do get summers off! There are no student issues... They say Thank You when they get off the bus. Contact Randy Gieseke at Bethany Lutheran College has a position open for Director of Online Learning. The job description is posted on the bulletin board. Bethany Lutheran College Business Office has an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk / Receptionist, a part-time support staff position. The job description is posted on the bulletin board. Trinity Lutheran s Caring Arms Daycare is going to be in need if a few daycare workers starting in May. We will be losing some MLC graduates and will be looking to replace them. For more information you can call Connie Kurtweg at or Arden Enter at Bethany Lutheran College Events Band and Jazz Band Homecoming Concert - Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in Trinity Chapel. The Bethany bands with directors Adrian Lo and Erik Hermanson return from their spring break tour to Florida to play for the home audience. Free, with free will donations welcome. Sitar Concert - Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in Trinity Chapel. Dr. Hans Utter performs classical Indian sitar music in concert, accompanied by the Bethany String Band on several pieces. Free, with free will donations welcome. 19

20 Join Us For Supper! Lenten suppers will be served from 5:15-6:15PM every Wednesday during the Lenten season. We have awesome cooks in our congregation come and enjoy the food and fellowship! Midweek Lenten services are held Wednesdays at 6:30pm. The theme is Contrasts of the Cross: March 2 Sorrow and Joy March 9 March 16 Justice and Mercy Shame and Glory Easter Breakfast For many years now, the Peace Softball Team has done a wonderful job preparing and serving our Easter breakfast. This year will be no different as far as the wonderful meal is concerned. Menu: French toast, sausages, fruit, milk, juice and coffee. Message from the softball team: The free-will donation will go to the Building Fund. This year donations will be matched, up to $ ! We look forward to serving you breakfast (7:30-8:45) and hope you will join us in donating to the Building Fund. The softball season begins on Monday evening, April 25 th. We hope you will come and cheer us on this season! 20