Welcome to the Family Zoe Mae Orick Ellie Lou Brune Calab Phelps 4 th Sunday in Lent March 5 & 6, 2016
Ebenezer Lutheran Church Port Hudson The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 9100 Highway YY Leslie, Missouri Parsonage 573-459-6432 Church 573-459-6431 Rev. William F. Zastrow, Pastor Mary Sprick, Secretary ebenezerlutheran@hotmail.com ebenezerlutheranchurch.wordpress.com AS WE GATHER: This Sunday, sometimes call Rejoice Sunday, lifts the somberness of Lent a bit. The reason is all that God has already done for us in the past. The reading from Isaiah looks ahead to our day, when we know that the Lord has become my salvation. We have known what David rejoices over in the psalm: that when he confessed his transgressions, the Lord forgave the iniquity of my sin. God s forgiveness has reconciled us through Christ as completely, Paul writes, that it is as if the old has passed away; behold, the new has come. We can be confident that each day brings us closer to our last on earth, when, like the prodigal son, we shall hear our heavenly Father s welcome home. So, even in Lent, rejoice! PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning. Though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Fill us with such thanks, praise, and joy, that we may be Christ s ambassadors of reconciliation in all our daily relationships; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. HYMN Father Welcomes AGPS 95 2
Refrain: Father welcomes all his children to his family through his Son. Father giving his salvation, life forever has been won. Little children, come to me, for my kingdom is of these; life and love I have to give, mercy for your sin. (Refrain) In the water, in the word, in his promise be assured: those who are baptized and believe shall be born again. (Refrain) Let us daily die to sin, let us daily rise with him walk in the love of Christ our Lord, live in the peace of God. (Refrain) Pastor: People: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. HOLY BAPTISM page 199 of LW Saturday Zoe Mae Orick Sunday Ellie Lou Brune CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: People: Almighty God, heavenly Father, we confess that we are by nature sinful. We have failed to love You with our whole heart; 3
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have considered ourselves better than others; we have expected You to bless us in all things. For the sake of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Lord, forgive us, and by the power of Your Holy Spirit cleanse our hearts and minds that we might walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. Pastor: People: Christ Jesus, true man and true God, was obedient to His Father in all things and in our place. By His death He destroyed death, and by His rising opened eternal life to all who trust in Him for forgiveness. 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. May God strengthen you in your Lenten journey toward the joys of Easter. Amen. THE DIVINE SERVICE CONTINUES ON PAGE 8 OF HS 98 SUNDAY - THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION AFTER THE SERMON LW page 205 - Calab Phelps SERMON HYMN Great is Thy Faithfulness HS98 899 COMMUNION HYMNS Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise HS98 867 What is This Bread HS98 850 Come, Risen Lord HS98 856 4
OUR MISSION AND MINISTRY To our members and guests who are here with us today. May the Lord refresh you with peace and love during our worship services on this Fourth Sunday in Lent. Please join us here at Ebenezer again soon! Please sign the guest register near the front entrance with your name, address and Church affiliation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Welcome to our Family: - Zoe Mae Orick will be baptized this Saturday, March 5. The parents are Kathleen Lewis and Toni Orick. Sponsors are Jessica and Kevin Doll. Zoe was born December 4, 2015. - Ellie Lou Brune will be baptized this Sunday, March 6. The parents are Doug and Brandi Brune. Sponsors are Dawn Brune and Dane Brune. Ellie Lou was born February 9, 2016. - Calab Phelps, will become a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church through the Rite of Confirmation during our Sunday Service, March 6. Calab is our new grounds keeper at church. Blessings in his work and to Bridgette as well as they await the birth of their son, Wyatt. TODAY Chili and Soup Dinner This dinner is a fundraiser for Alec Ingram. Alec is a 5 th grader at Immanuel Lutheran School in Washington. He was diagnosed with bone cancer last spring and is currently taking chemo treatments. This dinner is from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM in our dining hall here at Church. There will be a freewill offering for the dinner. All proceeds will be given to the Ingram 5
family to be used to help with Alec s medical bills. If you are unable to attend, donations may be made. Make checks payable to Ebenezer Lutheran Church Thrivent Group. Thank you!! Lenten Services will be Wednesday, March 9 th. At 10:00 AM the service will be in the Church fellowship hall. At 7:00 PM we will be having regular Lenten Services in the Church. This year our Lenten services will be concentrated on the Lord s Prayer. The Lord s Prayer is a prayer for all seasons, no matter in what season of life you find yourself! The Lenten Services on this coming Wednesday, March 9 th will be Season of Thanks for Simple Things Fourth Petition. A Note of Appreciation Thank you for your thoughtfulness and kindness, taking time for benefits. This has been a very stressful time for me and is much appreciated, also thanks to those who prepared dinner and giving of household goods Very nice I m in the process of repairing my home, lots of work, but that s my home and you all are family. Thanks to all again. God Bless, Barb Bolm The Thank you card and note are on the bulletin board. Camp Trinity Spring Clean-up The weekend will begin Friday evening, March 11 th, with Joining Jesus on His Mission by Pastor Karsten, Eureka, Mo. It is open to all people, men, women and children beginning at 6:00 PM on the 11 th. Attendees are welcome to arrive at 6 for food and fellowship. Attendees may spend the night or just come for the evening. Saturday will be the Annual Spring Clean up Day at Camp Trinity. Breakfast will be served at 8 AM followed by devotions and various construction and clean-up 6
projects throughout the camp grounds and buildings, including continuing the remodeling of the outdoor chapel. Lunch will be served at noon and day will conclude at 4 PM. If you can t commit to the whole time, join us when you are able. The entire event is free for all participants. Please RSVP Camp Trinity (573) 237-2072 if you are able to attend so they can prepare enough food and projects. You are also welcome to bring along appropriate tools if you are able, call for more info. Please see the registration forms on the table at the back of Church! Invitation St. John s Lutheran Church at Beaufort, Mo has invited all the ladies of our congregation to a Prayer Service and Salad Luncheon this next Thursday, March 10 th. The Prayer Service will begin at 11:00 AM. The Salad Luncheon follows the Prayer Service. Come let us lift up our voices in prayer to the Lord our God! Come and bring a friend! From Dorothy Segelhorst, Secretary Jesus Painter Coming to Immanuel, Washington Bringing Faith to life in living color through live painting performances is the goal of Mike Lewis, The Jesus Painter, Who will be sharing his gifts and talents at a live performance at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington. On Friday, March 18 th at 7:00 PM, Mike will present his Faith, Hope and Love presentation at this free performance. During the course of the evening he will share a Faith image as he walks through and illustrates Bible stories of faith. The Hope message he shares, shows a plant growing from a seed to a fruit bearing tree. The final painting of the evening will be the Face of Love as Mike walks us through Christ s demonstration of love to man. Mike and his team of artists have performed around the world. He has been on the main stage for many of the National Youth Gatherings over the last ten years or more. 7
Through their ministry they share, In becoming a vessel for God we allow Him to use our passions and abilities to bring more people into a growing personal relationship with their Savior, Jesus Christ. For Jesus Painter Ministries our gift and our passion is art. Therefore, we strive to use our artistic abilities to glorify God and advance His Kingdom. The event has been planned purposely for the week before Holy Week as an opportunity for all who join us to bring friends and family members who may have fallen away from the church. We pray the evening s performance will provide a wonderful segue to invite these friends back to their church the following week. All congregations and youth groups are invited to drive to Washington for an enjoyable, artistic and inspiring performance. If you have any questions, or would like further information, contact Alan Wunderlich at 636-239-4705. There is a poster on the bulletin board at the back of Church. Time is Running Out! Act Now! Thrivent Financial members have until March 31 st to direct any remaining 2015 Choice Dollars. After that date, Choice Dollars will expire. Your Choice Dollars make a positive impact to Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Thrivent Choice YTD $2,102.00 given to Ebenezer!! Thank you!! The Cancer Survivors, their families and friends will have a Relay for Life Dinner after worship on April 10 th in our fellowship hall. These people are from our congregation and community. Please put this date on your calendar. All proceeds from this will benefit the American Cancer Society s Relay for Life. During the service on April 10 will we will be celebrating a Sunday of Hope. As part of our Sunday of Hope, we will be including luminaria, candles lit inside bags filled with sand, each 8
one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer. We are giving you the opportunity to order a Luminaria In honor of or In Memory of of a loved one. These Luminaria will be used to decorate our sanctuary for this special service. Those Serving Today Organist Saturday Organist Sunday Head Usher Saturday Head Usher Sunday Altar Guild Acolytes Bell Ringer Laura Nichols Ruth Marschel Tracey Bade Wilbert Baumann Jenny Redhage and Julie Hilkerbaumer Kayleigh Crego Danielle Gerding Paige Thurmond Cody Adams Offerings and Attendance Weekly Contributions $1,530.00 Plate 248.87 Lenten Offerings 31.00 Sunday School 40.14 Edna Deppermann Memorials 20.00 $1,870.01 Attendance: Saturday Worship 22 Sunday Worship 81 Sunday School: Children 9 Adults 15 9
Lenten Worship: Lenten Offerings $198.00 Plate 42.00 $240.00 Attendance: Morning Worship 16 Evening Worship 35 This Week at Ebenezer Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Elders Meeting 7:00 PM Worship in fellowship hall 10:00 AM Confirmation 6:30 PM Choir 6:30 PM Worship 7:00 PM Worship 3:00 PM Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 13 th 10
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