Sunday, April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Lent Worship at 9:30 AM GATHERING. Prelude Ah, Holy Jesus arr. Susan Ullom Berns

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1 Sunday, April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Lent Worship at 9:30 AM GATHERING Prelude Ah, Holy Jesus arr. Susan Ullom Berns Welcome to worship at Vinje Lutheran Church. We want you to know that you are very welcome here. We want this to be a safe place, where we can bring our best and our worst, our peace and our pain. This is a place of healing and reconciliation. And now let us stand as we are able, to confess our brokenness and to hear God s word of forgiveness. Confession and Forgiveness During the season of Lent we are called to return to the Lord with all our heart. Let us confess our sin and seek reconciliation with God and neighbor. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Merciful God, you sent Jesus Christ to save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We fail in love, neglect justice, and ignore your truth. Have mercy on us and wash away our sin. Create in us clean hearts for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Behold, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation. Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. 1

2 Amen. Gathering Song What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine Hymnal #774 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain Leaning, leaning, (Leaning on Jesus, leaning on Jesus,) safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, (leaning on Jesus, leaning on Jesus,) leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain Text: Elisha A. Hoffman, Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Prayer of the Day Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 2

3 Welcome and Announcements WORD Scripture Reading Acts 2:43-47 Bible pg Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God Children s Message The Saint John s Bible artwork depicting this passage hangs in the fellowship hall near the piano. Please stand, as you are able Gospel Acclamation Hymnal, pg Augsburg Fortress Press; Reprinted with Permission OneLicense.Net A

4 Holy Gospel Matthew 5:43-48 Bible pg "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Glory to you, O Lord Praise to you, O Christ Please be seated Message The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song Hymn of the Day Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song Hymnal #808 1 Lord Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey; I'll tell ev'rybody about you wherever I go: you alone are our life and our peace and our love. Lord Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey. 2 Lord Jesus, I'll praise you as long as I journey. May all of my joy be a faithful reflection of you. May the earth and the sea and the sky join my song. Lord Jesus, I'll praise you as long as I journey. 3 As long as I live, Jesus, make me your servant, to carry your cross and to share all your burdens and tears. For you saved me by giving your body and blood. As long as I live, Jesus, make me your servant. 4 I fear in the dark and the doubt of my journey; but courage will come with the sound of your steps by my side. And with all of the family you saved by your love, we'll sing to your dawn at the end of our journey. 4

5 Sacrament of Holy Baptism Liv Hanson & Jack Hanson, children of Nick & Nakita Hanson Apostles Creed Hymnal pg. 105 Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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. Thanksgiving at the Font The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Let us welcome the newly baptized. We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world. Prayers Each petition ends Hear us O God, Your mercy is great. 5

6 Peace MEAL Offering An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. Anthem during the offering For Everyone Born arr. Tom Trenney Anthem text: For everyone born, a place at the table For everyone born, clean water and bread, A shelter, a space, a safe place for growing For everyone born, a star overhead. And God will delight when we are creators of justice And joy, compassion and peace: Yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, Justice and joy! For woman and man, a place at the table, Revising the roles, deciding the share, With wisdom and grace, dividing the power, A system that s fair. And God will delight when we are creators of justice And joy, compassion and peace; Yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, Justice and joy! For young and for old, a place at the table, A voice to be heard, a part in the song. The hands of a child, in hands that are wrinkled For young and for old, the right to belong. And God will delight when we are creators of justice 6

7 And joy, compassion and peace Yes, God will delight when we are creators of jusice, Justice and joy! Joy! For everyone born, a place at the table, To live without fear, and simply to be, To work, to speak out, witness and worship, For everyone born, the right to be free! And God will delight when we are creators of justice And joy, compassion and peace: Yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, Justice and joy, justice and joy, Justice and joy. Offertory For Such a Time as This Could it be that we are called for such a time as this? Could it be that we are called for such a time as this? Other verses: that you are called that I am called Jonathan Rundman 2015 Reproduced with Permission CCLI # Offering Prayer Merciful God, receive the sacrifice of our praise and thanksgiving and the offering of our lives, that following in the way of the cross, we may know the joy of the resurrection; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Words of Institution In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. 7

8 Lord 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, forever and ever. Amen. Music during Communion Lamb of God Hymnal pg. 154 Anthem Meditation from Thais Jules Massenet Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together Hymnal #471 1 Let us break bread together on our knees; let us break bread together on our knees. 8

9 Refrain When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; let us drink wine together on our knees. Refrain 3 Let us praise God together on our knees; let us praise God together on our knees. Refrain Text: African American spiritual Hymn Around You, O Lord Jesus Hymnal #468 1 Around you, O Lord Jesus, your own you gather still to share the feast you give us with grace our lives to fill. You say to us so lovingly, Take, eat! This is my body! Take, drink! This is my blood! 2 We hear your invitation, and heed, O Lord, your call; your word of consolation is spoken here to all. It draws us to your loving heart; it brings to us your blessing, which never will depart. 3 We are your own forever; until our final breath we will be true and never in joy, in grief, in death depart from you, for you are still among your people dwelling, as you have said you will. Text: Frans Mikael Franzén, ; tr. composite Text 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission OneLicense.Net A

10 Table Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God s grace. Prayer after Communion Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Benediction SENDING May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as children of the light, strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. Sending Song In Christ Called to Baptize Hymnal #575 1 In Christ called to baptize, we witness to grace and gather a people from each land and race. In deep, flowing waters, we share in Christ's death, then, rising to new life, give thanks with each breath. 10

11 2 In Christ called to banquet, one table we share, a haven of welcome, a circle of care. Although we are many, we share in one bread. One cup of thanksgiving proclaims Christ, our head. 3 In Christ called to witness, by grace we will preach the life-giving gospel; God's love we will teach. By grace may our living give proof to our praise in costly compassion reflecting Christ's ways. 4 Unite us, anoint us, O Spirit of love, for you are within us, around us, above. Equip us for service with gifts you bestow. In Christ is our calling. In Christ may we grow. Text: Ruth Duck, b Text 1995 Pilgrim Press. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted with permission OneLicense.Net A Dismissal Marked with the cross of Christ, go forth to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. 11