Seventh Sunday after Epiphany February 24, 2019 JJ J Area Churches Together ACT Parish DeGraff/Murdock Area Pennock Area Sunburg Area Bethesda Lutheran Mamrelund Lutheran Hope Lutheran Buffalo Lake Lutheran St. John s Lutheran Monson Lake Lutheran
Order of Service Confession and Forgiveness Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who creates us and forms us, who redeems us and calls us, who unites us and sends us. Amen. Gathered in God s presence, let us confess our sin. Silence for reflection and self-examination Almighty God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We seek our own way. We divide the body of Christ. In your mercy, cleanse us and heal us. Let the words of our mouths, the thoughts of our hearts, and everything that we do be filled with faith, hope, and love. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake God forgives you all your sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen. Gathering Hymn ELW 836 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee 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 O Lord Jesus, make us instruments of your peace, that where there is hatred, we may sow love, where there is injury, pardon, and where there is despair, hope. Grant, O divine master, that we may seek to console, to understand, and to love in your name, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. First Reading Genesis 45:3-11, 15 3 Joseph said to his brothers, I am Joseph. Is my father still alive? But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, Come closer to me. And they came closer. He said, I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6 For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. 7 God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. 8 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. 9 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 delay. 10 You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children s children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. 11 I will provide for you there since there are five more years of famine to come so that you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty. 15 And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him. The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Gospel Luke 6:27-38 The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 6 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. [Jesus said:] 27 But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day ELW 644 Although I Speak with Angel s Tongue Apostles Creed 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. Prayers of Intercession
Offering Offertory Let the vineyards be fruitful Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing. Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with the bread of life. Gather the hopes and the dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer now. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come. Words of Institution In the night in which he was betrayed 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. Holy Communion OSB 153, 164 Benediction Announcements Sending Hymn ELW 886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Pastoral Staff Contact Information Pastor Daniel Croonquist Pastor Michelle Kleene Email: croondw7@gmail.com Email: mkleene89@gmail.com Cell Phone: 220-3055 Cell Phone: 226-3535 If you would like a pastoral visit please contact Pastor Dan or Pastor Michelle Lisa Carlson, Roland Froehlich, Kelly Rodenberg, Beverly Johnson, Obert Gjerde, Gwen Thayer, Jon Froehlich, Paul Giinthir and Addyson Hamstad March 2018 Worship Schedule St. John s - 8am Buffalo Lake 8:15am Bethesda and Monson Lake 9:30am Hope 10:45am Mamrelund 11am March 3 - Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36 March 10 - Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13 March 17 - Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Luke 13:31-35 March 24 - Isaiah 55:1-9, Luke 13:1-9 9th-12th graders the High School Youth Gathering is right around the corner! Our theme this year is "Walk Humbly" based on Micah 6:8, "Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God". The event will be held in Alexandria at Lake Geneva Bible Camp, April 5th & 6th. We have a fantastic event planned with singer/songwriter AGAPE, nightlife, inspirational speakers and much more. The cost is $50/student (non-refundable). Please write your check to the ACT Parish. To register or if you have questions contact Pastor Michelle. Deadline to register is next Sunday, March 3rd! Today, Sunday, February 24 12:30pm ACT Parish council at Buffalo Lake Monday, February 25 9am Hope s Quilting Tuesday, February 26 9:30am Coffee & Conversation at Bethesda 1pm - Coffee & Conversation at Hope Wednesday, February 27 6:30-8pm Confirmation 7 th -9 th grade at Mamrelund 7pm Hope s Choir Thursday, February 28 (note-one week later than usual) 5-7pm - W.O.W. Women of Worship (formerly MOPS) at Bethesda Saturday, March 2 7am Men s Breakfast & Bible Study at Sherrie s Café, Kerkhoven
Wednesday, March 6 7pm Ash Wednesday Service at Mamrelund Saturday, March 9 Spring ahead! Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour before going to bed! 6:30pm Trivia Night at St. John s, please bring an appetizer, beverage will be provided Sunday, March 10 - Daylight Saving Time begins! 1:30pm registration, 2pm Lakeland Conference Spring Assembly at Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar. Wednesday, March 13 6-6:45pm Lenten supper at St. John s & Hope with 7pm worship service to follow Thursday, March 14 9:30am Lakeland Conference Pastors meeting Sunday, March 17 5-7pm Mamrelund s Annual Spring Churchmen's Fish Fry. Cost: Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5 & Under 6 eat free. Wednesday, March 20 6-6:45pm Lenten supper at Marmrelund & Hope with 7pm worship service to follow Wednesday, March 27 6-6:45pm Lenten supper at St. John s & Hope with 7pm worship service to follow Saturday, April 6 9am - Registration & Refreshments for the Spring Gathering at Kerkhoven Lutheran Church. Gathering event starts at 9:30am. Guest speaker is Marie Henricksen from Arco, MN speaking on Laugher & Joy! Cost is $10 which includes lunch. Registration deadline is Friday, March 29. Please mail your registration to Laurie Rothers, 20181 County Rd. 8, Glenwood, MN 56334. You can also register the day of the Gathering. Please make check payable to: Lakeland Conference.