Emanuel Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Ohio bright.net Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018

Transcription

1 Emanuel Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Ohio bright.net Pastor James L. Castello yahoo.com cell phone Missionary to Japan, Hannah Jensen-Reinke Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 LBW Lutheran Book of Worship WOV With One Voice * Please stand as you are able (Please see page 10 for the 10:30 service.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Ringing of the Bell PRELUDE Come, Holy Traveler 8:00 service CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (you may remain seated) P In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. P God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. P With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin. Merciful God, C forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. We have spoken when we should have kept quiet. Silence. C We were silent when we should have said something. Silence. C We acted when we knew better. Silence. C We were still when we know we should have moved. Silence. 1 C For the wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P People of God, look to the Son, given to heal you and set you free because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life eternal life! C Amen HYMN Jesus Loves Me 1. Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so: Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so! Jesus from his throne on high, Came into this world to die; That I might from sin be free, Bled and died upon the tree. Refrain: Jesus loves me! He who died, Heaven s gate to open wide! He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in. Refrain: GREETING P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. 2

2 KYRIE HYMN OF PRAISE 3 4

3 THE SALUTATION PRAYER OF THE DAY P O God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen us to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. FIRST LESSON: Jeremiah 31: The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of 32 Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the 33 LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and 34 they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the LORD," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. 6 Indeed, you delight in truth deep within me, and would have me know wisdom deep within. 7 Remove my sins with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be pur- er than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; that the body you have broken may rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my wickedness. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spir- it within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spir- it from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain me with your boun- tiful Spirit. SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 5: So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; 6 as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." 7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because 8 of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he 9 suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all 10 who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. PSALM 51: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; in your great compassion blot out my offenses. 2 Wash me through and through from my wickedness, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my offenses, and my sin is ev- er before me. 4 Against you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are justified when you speak and right in your judgment. 5 Indeed, I was born steeped in wickedness, a sinner from my mother's womb. 5 6

4 * GOSPEL: John 12:20-33 (please stand as you are able) 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, 22 we wish to see Jesus." Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went 23 and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to 24 be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it 25 dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal 26 life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will 27 honor. "Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it is for this reason that I 28 have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will 29 glorify it again." The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." 30 Jesus answered, "This voice has come for 31 your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of 32 this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will 33 draw all people to myself." He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. * APOSTLES' CREED (please stand as you are able) C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. TITHES AND OFFERINGS How Great Is our God/How Great Thou Art -Bell Choir OFFERTORY (you may remain seated.) CHILDREN S SERMON HYMN LBW # 93 Jesus, Refuge of the Weary SERMON HYMN LBW # 106 In the Hour of Trial (you may remain seated) 7 THE PRAYERS (you may remain seated) A Renewed in the promises of baptism, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence. A We pray for the church. Guide us into a deeper knowledge of your love and grace. Increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and service. We pray for evangelists, pastors, prophets, teachers, and all servants of the church. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for the world. For seeds planted in hope of an abundant harvest. For fertile soils and sufficient rains. For shepherds and ranchers, farmworkers and seafood harvesters. 8

5 For flowers and berries. For orchards, vineyards, and citrus groves. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for the nations. For countries embroiled in long-term conflicts, and for communities scarred by political unrest and upheaval. Grant wisdom to the world's decision makers. Guide them to work for peace and the well-being of all people. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for this assembly. For those preparing for baptism. For visitors, newcomers, and those who are returning after an extended absence. Deepen us in faith. Fill us with hope, and draw us all into your loving presence. Lord, in your mercy, A With thanksgiving, we remember those who have died, especially those who have been witnesses and examples to us. Bring us with them to the promise of resurrection and life eternal with you. Lord, in your mercy, Here other intercessions may be offered. P We pray for those in need. For all who suffer in any way. For those who are lonely or isolated. For those seeking employment. For those who approach the hour of their death, and all who are ill (especially). Lord, in your mercy, P Trusting in your covenant of mercy, O God, we lift our prayers to you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. C Amen * LORD S PRAYER (please stand as you are able) P Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: C 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. Amen BENEDICTION HYMN Wonderful Cross/Near the Cross -Bell Choir ANNOUNCEMENTS Ringing of the Bell PRELUDE 10:30 a.m. Service Glorify Thy Name -Living Spirit CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (you may remain seated) P In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. P God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. P With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin. Merciful God, C forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. We have spoken when we should have kept quiet. Silence. C We were silent when we should have said something. Silence. C We acted when we knew better. Silence. C We were still when we know we should have moved. Silence. C For the wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P People of God, look to the Son, given to heal you and set you free because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life eternal life! C Amen HYMN WOV # 781 My Life Flows On in Endless Song GREETING P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. POSTLUDE Postlude on Irish 9 10

6 PRAYER OF THE DAY P O God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen us to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. FIRST LESSON: Jeremiah 31: The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of 32 Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the 33 LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and 34 they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the LORD," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 5: So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; 6 as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." 7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries * GOSPEL ACCLAMATION and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because 8 of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through 9 what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal 10 salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. PSALM 51 -Living Spirit (3 verses), congregation - refrain 11 12

7 * GOSPEL: John 12:20-33 (please stand as you are able) 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, 22 we wish to see Jesus." Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went 23 and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to 24 be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it 25 dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal 26 life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will 27 honor. "Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it is for this reason that I 28 have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will 29 glorify it again." The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." 30 Jesus answered, "This voice has come for 31 your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of 32 this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will 33 draw all people to myself." He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. P The Gospel of our Lord. C Thanks be to God. CHILDREN S SERMON HYMN LBW # 148 Now the Green Blade Rises SERMON HYMN Lord, Your Hands Have Formed (you may remain seated) (turn the page...) 13 14

8 * APOSTLES' CREED (please stand as you are able) C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. TITHES AND OFFERINGS Shine On Us -Living Spirit OFFERTORY (you may remain seated.) THE PRAYERS (you may remain seated) A Renewed in the promises of baptism, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence. A We pray for the church. Guide us into a deeper knowledge of your love and grace. Increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and service. We pray for evangelists, pastors, prophets, teachers, and all servants of the church. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for the world. For seeds planted in hope of an abundant harvest. For fertile soils and sufficient rains. For shepherds and ranchers, farmworkers and seafood harvesters. For flowers and berries. For orchards, vineyards, and citrus groves. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for the nations. For countries embroiled in long-term conflicts, and for communities scarred by political unrest and upheaval. Grant wisdom to the world's decision makers. Guide them to work for peace and the well-being of all people. Lord, in your mercy, A We pray for this assembly. For those preparing for baptism. For visitors, newcomers, and those who are returning after an extended absence. Deepen us in faith. Fill us with hope, and draw us all into your loving presence. Lord, in your mercy, A With thanksgiving, we remember those who have died, especially those who have been witnesses and examples to us. Bring us with them to the promise of resurrection and life eternal with you. Lord, in your mercy, Here other intercessions may be offered. P We pray for those in need. For all who suffer in any way. For those who are lonely or isolated. For those seeking employment. For those who approach the hour of their death, and all who are ill (especially). Lord, in your mercy, P Trusting in your covenant of mercy, O God, we lift our prayers to you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. C Amen * LORD S PRAYER -Living Spirit will sing (please stand as you are able) BENEDICTION 15 16

9 HYMN Lord, I Lift Your Name on High (sing twice) POSTLUDE We Want to See Jesus Lifted High Reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Scripture quotations (except psalms) from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved. Used by permission. *** Have you noticed the crosses? *** Joseph, Guardian of Jesus Monday, March 19, is a day of remembrance for Joseph. Not much is known about him. He was a carpenter by trade. He kept civil and religious laws by going to Bethlehem for th the census and presenting Jesus in the temple on the 40 day after his birth. Joseph trusted in God as God led him by dreams. It is assumed he died before Jesus reached adulthood. Altar flowers Flowers are given to the glory of God by Brian & Dea Plummer in loving memory of Deb Graver. Newsletter The deadline for the April newsletter is noon tomorrow. Please be sure all your meetings are on the calendar by that time. Lenten Worship Please join us on Wednesday at 7 p.m. as we gather to worship. Caring Corner for March Community Pregnancy Center, Women s Health Resource (Check your March newsletter for other ways you can help...) washer/dryer outdoor shed spring seeding of the lawn lawn maintenance service on-going utilities (water, gas, electric) spring landscaping baby shampoo baby wash pacifier clips burp cloths new small toys baby bottles 8 oz. Crib sheets 18 mo-2t new boy clothing socks bibs bath towels bath washcloths diaper bags new mom hygiene items plain note cards 17 18

10 Power of Prayer This is the theme for the Maumee Valley Conference Spring Assembly to be held April 14 at St. Peter s Lutheran Church, Holgate. Penny Crisenbery from Living Hope Free Methodist Church in West Unity will be the speaker. She has served in ministry for 30 years as a mentor, teacher, and youth leader. Her passion is sharing God s work and encouraging women to grow deeper and stronger in their relationship with God through prayer...bring your Bibles! Registration is 8:30 a.m. followed by the program and meeting. Lunch will be served at noon following the conclusion of the program. Registration forms are available on the bulletin board by Pat s office. Lenten offerings Offerings received during Emanuel s Wednesday Lenten services will be divided equally among World Hunger, Henry County Transportation, Together We Can Make A Difference, PiLLars of Success, and Genacross (Lutheran Home). (This list has been updated from the original.) Statistics 3/07 (??) Offerings $ / (139) communed (80) Offerings $4,295 ($340 Bldg Fd; $5 Wrld Hngr; $100 Together We...) Simply Giving 3/05-3/11 $90 Gen Fd; $45 Bldg Fd; $25 Wrld Hngr; $25 Good Sam) This Week Today 2:00 p.m. Dartball Tournament at Trinity, Bryan Monday noon Newsletter deadline 7:00 p.m. Church Council 7:30 p.m. Naomi Circle Wednesday 3:15 p.m. After School Club 5:00 p.m. Soul Food 5:30 p.m. Emanubells 6:15 p.m Choir in the basement 7:00 p.m. WORSHIP after worship Living Spirit 6:00 p.m. WELCA Executive Board Thursday 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Good Friday The choir will be presenting a cantata on Good Friday, March 30, at 7:00 p.m. Entitled Tapestry of Darkness, the spoken word and music will paint an image of the last hours of Jesus life and his sacrifice for us. During the service, four of our youth will be involved in a unique visual art presentation. Please join us for this very special worship service and bring a friend. Activity Bags Activity/Busy/Church bags are available on the coat trees at each entryway and in the balcony. Please feel free to take one for your child to enjoy during the worship service, and then return it to the tree afterward. Devotionals Be sure to pick up a copy of the new Portals of Prayer or Christ in Our Home, available at both entrances. There are regular and large print editions of both devotionals available. Easter flowers ORDER TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Use the bulletin insert to order your choice of Easter flowers. TODAY is the deadline to order!! If the insert in your bulletin has already been removed, there are extra order blanks available at each entrance. Serving Today Pastor James L. Castello Worship & Music Coordinator & Organist - Angela Tonjes Bell Choir Director - Bill Panning Lay Assistant - 8:00 Carol Castello 10:30 Larr Etzler Sound Board - 8:00 Maxine Eickhoff 10:30 Ron Wiechers Acolytes - 8:00 Rudi Dachenhaus & Alyssa Kruse 10:30 Adara Hildebrandt & Emma Rowland Ushers - 8:00 Lee Weirauch, Casey Callaway, Ronnie Rohrs, Dave Schwab 10:30 Jeff Mires, Tom Schroeder, Paul Mowery, Dennis Ehlers Altar Guild - Maxine Eickhoff & Phyllis Kloos Prayer Chain Co-ordinator - Carol Castello ( ) or cjcast@yahoo.com 19 20