Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ! We thank God that you have joined us this morning 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 Sermon Hymn which follows 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. Glenn Lucas... Pastor Mrs. Donna Lucas... Principal Pam Howard... Preschool Director Chris Rogers... Music Director & Organist Kyle Salesky.Director of Family and Youth Ministries Don Harrell, Hank Hellfeld... Deacons Call Us Church Office... (949) 830-1460 School Office... (949) 830-1461 Preschool Office... (949) 837-4292 On the Web... www.abidingsavior.com facebook.com/abidingsaviorlakeforest @abidingsavior @aslc_youth
Worship Service of Word and Song The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, February 24, 2019 10:15 a.m. WELCOME Please stand. OPENING CONGREGATIONAL SONG Chorus: 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. Chorus 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. Chorus 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, 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) All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI Song #6016351 CCLI License #520682 INVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Worshippers are invited to kneel for the Confession and Absolution. Those who desire not to kneel may sit or stand. 2
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION 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. 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 GENESIS 45:3-15 Joseph said to his brothers, I am Joseph! Is my father still alive? But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence. So Joseph said to his brothers, Come near to me, please. And they came near. And he said, I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are yet five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not tarry. You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children s children, and your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. There I will provide for you, for there are yet five years of famine to come, so that you and your household, and all that you have, do not come to poverty. And now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. You must tell my father of all my honor in Egypt, and of all that you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here. Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck. And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them. After that his brothers talked with him. 3
Please stand for the Reading of the Holy Gospel. THE HOLY GOSPEL LUKE 6:27-38 [Jesus said:] But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. 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 Children going to Sunday School will be met at the back of the church in the center aisle. Prayer and member/guest cards will be collected during the following song: CONGREGATIONAL SONG You Are My King (Amazing Love) I m forgiven because You were forsaken, I m accepted; You were condemned. I m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me Because You died and rose again. I m forgiven because You were forsaken, I m accepted; You were condemned. I m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me Because You died and rose again. Chorus: Amazing love, how can it be, That You, my King, would die for me? Amazing love, I know it s true; It s my joy to honor You. In all I do, to honor You. I m forgiven because You were forsaken, I m accepted; You were condemned. I m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me Because You died and rose again. Chorus 4
You are my King You are my King, Jesus, You are my King, Jesus, You are my King. Amazing love, how can it be, That You, my King, would die for me? Amazing love, I know It s true; It s my joy to honor You. Amazing love, how can it be, That You, my King, would die for me? Amazing love, I know it s true; It s my joy to honor You, In all I do, to honor You. In all I do, to honor You. Words & Music by Billy James Foote Copyright 1996 worshiptogether.com songs Administered by EMI Christian Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI Song #2456623 CCLI License #520682 THE SERMON Loving Beyond Self Luke 6:27-38 REV EV. GLENN LUCAS 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. MUSICAL OFFERING Jupiter Jupiter by Edwin Franko Goldman TROY RANDALL ANDALL, TRUMPET CHRIS ROGERS OGERS, ACCOMP CCOMPANIST THE PRAYERS Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Pastor: Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. After each petition the prayer concludes: 5
Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Jesus Christ, our Lord. We pray together, 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. 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 How Deep the Father s Love for Us How deep the Father s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen One, Bring many sons to glory. 6
Behold the Man upon a cross, My sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice, Call out among the scoffers. It was my sin that held Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished. I will not boast in anything No gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer. But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer. But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom. Words & Music by Stuart Townend Copyright 1995 Thankyou Music. (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Arrangement by The Dispatch All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. CCLI Song #1558110 CCLI License #520682 Where Charity and Love Prevail Where charity and love prevail, there God is ever found. Brought here together by Christ s love, by love we are thus bound. With grateful joy and holy fear His charity we learn; Let us with heart and mind and soul now love Him in return. Forgive we now each other s faults as we our faults confess, And let us love each other well in Christian holiness. Let strife among us be unknown, let all contention cease, Be God s the glory that we seek, be ours His holy peace. Let us recall that in our midst dwells Christ, His only Son; As members of His body joined we are in Him made one. For love excludes no race or clan that names the Savior s name; His family embraces all whose Father is the same. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Let us pray. O God our Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled to serve You constantly; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 7
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 Resurrecting The head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now. The Savior knelt to wash our feet; Now at His feet we bow. The one who wore our sin and shame Now robed in majesty. The ra-di-ance of perfect love Now shines for all to see. Chorus: Your name, Your name is victory. All praise will rise to Christ our King. Repeat By Your Spirit I will rise from the ashes of defeat. In Your name I come alive to declare Your victory. By Your Spirit I will rise from the ashes of defeat. In Your name I come alive to declare Your victory. Words & Music by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Wade Joye & Matthew Ntlele 2015 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing All Rights Reserved Used by Permission CCLI Song #7051507 CCLI License #520682 Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Flowers ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The flowers which grace our altar this weekend are dedicated to the glory of the Lord in celebration of Nicole Bucur s birthday. 8
We Pray For This Week Peter & Janet Calhoun & Family, Lu Calloway & Family, Miguel & Ivonne Campos & Family, Curtis & Sarah Canett & Family, Daniel & Keri Carrillo & Family, Paula Carroll & Family, Kelly Cassaro & Family, Phil & Joan Ces & Family, Rebecca Chan & Family Keep in Your Prayers Prayers for strength and healing, guidance and blessing for: Elizabeth Hurley Jeanne Kelly Brad Lucente Crystal Nylander Brett Riedlinger Brian Adams Terri Green Alexander Hernandez Betsy Hotsko Patricia Howard Lee Seib Junko Shiki Denice Soresi Eileen Stewart Maggie Winn We pray for those who are ill: Irene Fabre Larry Reimnitz Lou Torres Etsuko Busker Rosemary Colburn We pray for those who are recovering: Jeff Conrad Rocky Hewitt June Thomas Prayer Partners Listen to what s needed. Pray for what s needed. People who wear this badge have been trained to lift up your joys and sorrows in private prayer. Look for them and feel free to pray with them! 9