Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ!

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1 Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ! We thank God that you have joined us for worship. If you are visiting with us, we thank God you are here and pray our worship together will be a mutual blessing. If you are looking for a church home, we hope Abiding Savior can meet your needs. Please introduce yourself to one of the Pastors. We ask both members and visitors to kindly fill out attendance cards and pass them to the center aisle. The ushers will gather them during the song following the Children s Message. Feel free to add a prayer request for the Pastor to include in the congregational prayer. We love children here at Abiding Savior. Parents are encouraged to sit in the front pews so that young children can see what is happening during worship. If you should want to make use of our cry room or nursery, please ask one of our ushers for directions. Ministers Rev. Dr. Thomas Rogers... Senior Pastor Rev. Glenn Lucas... Associate Pastor Rev. Richard Schumm, Emeritus... Assistant to the Pastors Mrs. Donna Lucas... Principal Pam Howard... Preschool Director Chris Rogers... Music Director & Organist Kyle Salesky.Director of Family and Youth Ministries Call Us Abiding Savior Lutheran Church EL Toro Road Lake Forest, California Church Office... (949) School Office... (949) Preschool Office... (949) On the Web... facebook.com/abidingsaviorlakeforest

2 Worship Service of Word and Song First Sunday in Lent Saturday, February 13, :00 p.m. Sunday, February 14, :30 a.m. WELCOME OPENING CONGREGATIONAL SONG All Hail the Power of Jesus Name All hail the pow r of Jesus name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all. Crown Him, you martyrs of our God, Who from His altar call; Extol the Stem of Jesse s rod And crown Him Lord of all. Extol the Stem of Jesse s rod And crown Him Lord of all. O seed of Israel s chosen race, Now ransomed from the fall, Hail Him Who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all. Hail Him Who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all. Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We ll join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all. We ll join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all. INVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Worshippers are invited to kneel for the Confession and Absolution. Those who desire not to kneel may sit or stand. Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Pastor: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. 2

3 Pastor: Since we are gathered to hear God s Word and call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people, let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING DEU EUTERONOMY 26: When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance and have taken possession of it and live in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from your land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket, and you shall go to the place that the LORD your God will choose, to make his name to dwell there. And you shall go to the priest who is in office at that time and say to him, I declare today to the LORD your God that I have come into the land that the LORD swore to our fathers to give us. Then the priest shall take the basket from your hand and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God. And you shall make response before the LORD your God, A wandering Aramean was my father. And he went down into Egypt and sojourned there, few in number, and there he became a nation, great, mighty, and populous. And the Egyptians treated us harshly and humiliated us and laid on us hard labor. Then we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. And the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great deeds of terror, with signs and wonders. And he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. And behold, now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground, which you, O LORD, have given me. And you shall set it down before the LORD your God and worship before the LORD your God. And you shall rejoice in all the good that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is among you. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3

4 CONGREGATIONAL SONG Refrain: 10,000 Reasons Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I ll worship Your holy name. The sun comes up, it s a new day dawning, It s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the evening comes. Refrain You re rich in love and You re slow to anger. Your name is great and Your heart is kind. For all Your goodness I will keep on singing; Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. Refrain And on that day when my strength is failing, The end draws near and my time has come; Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years, and then forevermore! Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul; Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I ll worship Your holy name, I ll worship Your holy name, I ll worship Your holy name. Words & Music by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman 2011 Thankyou Music (Admin. By EMI Christian Music Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI # EPISTLE READING ROMANS 10:8B The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4

5 Please stand for the Reading of the Holy Gospel. THE HOLY GOSPEL LUKE 4: Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread. And Jesus answered him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone. And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours. And Jesus answered him, It is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve. And he took him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you, and On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. And Jesus answered him, It is said, You shall not put the Lord your God to the test. And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time. Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You O Christ. Worshippers are invited to stand and share the peace of the Lord with each other. Children can come down to the chancel steps for the children s message. CHILDREN HILDREN S MESSAGE Prayer and member/guest cards will be collected during the singing of the following song: CONGREGATIONAL SONG Refrain: Lord Lord, I Need You Lord I come, I confess. Bowing here, I find my rest. And without You, I fall apart. You re the one that guides my heart. Lord I need You, oh I need You. Ev ry hour I need You. My one defense, my righteousness; Oh, God, how I need You. Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more. Where grace is found is where You are. And where You are, Lord I am free. Holiness is Christ in me. Refrain So teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way. And when I cannot stand, I ll fall on You. Jesus You re my hope and stay. Lord, I need You, oh I need You. Ev ry hour I need you. 5

6 My one defense, my righteousness; Oh, God, how I need You. My one defense, my righteousness; Oh, God, how I need You. My one defense, my righteousness; Oh, God, how I need You. By Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill & Matt Maher 2011 sixsteps Music (Admin by EMI Christian Music Publishing) All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI # THE SERMON REV EV. TOM ROGERS APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. GATHERING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS God doesn t need our money, but in His grace He gives us the privilege to be stewards of everything He has entrusted to our care. We can do more together than separately. As one body in Christ, our congregation has agreed to offer our first fruits to support ministries and missions that enable us to communicate Christ s love to everyone, everywhere; and our love for Him. Your sacrificial gift enables this holy work. MUSICA USICAL OFFERING Pick Up Your Cross ABIDING PRAISE THE PRAYERS THE LORD ORD S PRAYER 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 for ever and ever. Amen. 6

7 HOLY COMMUNION REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION As Lutheran communicants, we believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in this holy supper. Be mindful of the words of St. Paul: Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. (1 Corinthians 11:28) Are you truly sorry for your sins? Do you believe your sins are forgiven because Jesus died for them? Do you believe that Jesus gives you His own body and blood in the sacrament as a seal of that forgiveness? Do you have the sincere intent to do better in living the Christian life? Then come, and receive assurance and strength from Jesus. NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with grape juice wine for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or who, for personal reasons, wish to abstain from wine. Also we have gluten-free communion wafers available for those who need them. They are in the small plastic containers on the wafer trays (patens). The empty plastic containers may be placed in the bags with the used communion cups. WORDS OF INSTITUTION Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: 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, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. THE PEACE Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. DISTRIBUTION SONGS Lead Me To The Cross Savior I come, quiet my soul, Remember redemption s hill, Where Your blood was spilled, for my ransom. Refrain: Everything I once held dear, I count it all as loss. Lead me to the cross, where Your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, k Lord, I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to You. Oh, lead me. Lead me to the cross. You were as I, tempted and tried, human. The word became flesh, bore my sin in death. Now, You re risen. Refrain To Your heart. To Your heart. To Your heart. To Your heart. 7

8 Lead me to the cross, where Your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to You. Oh, lead me. Lead me to the cross. Words & Music by Brooke Fraser Copyright 2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. by Integrity s Hosanna! Music) All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. CCLI # Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble? Did you feel the mountains tremble? Did you hear the oceans roar? When the people rose to sing of Jesus Christ, the risen One? Did you feel the people tremble? Did you hear the singers roar? When the lost began to sing of Jesus Christ, the saving One? And we can see that, God, You re moving, A mighty river through the nations; When young and old will turn to Jesus. Fling wide, you heavenly gates! Prepare the way of the risen Lord! Open up the doors! Let the music play! Let the streets resound with singing. Songs that bring Your hope, songs that bring Your joy. Dancers who dance upon injustice. Did you feel the darkness tremble When all the saints join in one song, And all the streams flow as one river To wash away our brokenness. And here we see that, God, You re moving, A time of jubilee is coming, When young and old return to Jesus. Fling wide, you heavenly gates! Prepare the way of the risen Lord! Open up the doors! Let the music play! Let the streets resound with singing. Songs that bring Your hope, songs that bring Your joy. Dancers who dance upon injustice. Open up the doors! Let the music play! Let the streets resound with singing. Songs that bring Your hope, songs that bring Your joy. Dancers who dance upon injustice. Did you feel the mountains tremble? Did you hear the oceans roar? When the people rose to sing of Jesus Christ, the risen One? By Martin Smith Copyright Curious? Music UK (Admin. EMI Christian Music Publishing) All Rights Reserved Used By Permission CCLI #

9 PRAY RAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit; one God, now and forever. Amen. BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen! CLOSING CONGREGATIONAL SONG God of This City You re the God of this city, You re the King of these people, You re the Lord of this nation, You are. You re the light in this darkness, You re the hope to the hopeless, You re the peace to the restless, You are. You re the Lord of creation, The Creator of all things, You re the King above all kings, You are. You re the Strength in the weakness, You re the Love to the broken, You re the Joy in the sadness, You are. There is no one like our God, there is no one like our God! Greater things have yet to come, And greater things are still to be done in this city! Where glory shines from hearts alive With praise for You and love for You in this city. Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done here. There is no one like our God, there is no one like our God! There is no one like You, God, there is no one like You, God! Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done here. Aaron Boyd, Andrew McCann, Ian Jordan, Peter Comfort, Peter Kernoghan, Richard Bleakley Copyright 2006 sixsteps Music (Admin. By EMI Christian Music Publishing) All rights reserved Used by permission CCLI # Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. 9

10 Flowers The flowers which grace our altar this weekend are dedicated to the glory of the Lord by Marian VanAusdal in celebration of family birthdays. We Pray For This Week Dale Niksch, David & Shelly Nimmo, Jon & Joy Ninke, Charles & Ann Nixon, John Norton & Family, Michael & Maria O Brien, Karen O Brien, Patrick & Debbie O Donogue & Family, Trish Ollry & Family, Eric Olson & Family Keep in Your Prayers Prayers for strength and healing, guidance and blessing for: Brad Lucente Jon Ninke Bruce Olson Ross Marchand Jan McFarlane Crystal Nylander Lee Seib Bill Bartlett Leigh Bassler Nicole Duston Alexander Hernandez Betsy Hotsko Patricia Howard Elizabeth Hurley Jeanne Kelly Brett Riedlinger Junko Shiki Denice Soresi Eileen Stewart Vernita Warsinski Ed Williams Judy Williams We pray for those who are ill: Irene Fabre Jeremy Kuester Larry Reimnitz Lou Torres Etsuko Busker Rosemary Colburn We pray for those who are recovering: Jeff Conrad Roger Gross Rocky Hewitt June Thomas 10