Reach, Teach, Rejoice!

Reach, Teach, Rejoice!

Lent 4 March 6, 2016 HYMN: CW 304 (verses 1-5) Please stand. Fighting Sadness St. Mark Lutheran Church and School 3930 S. 19th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 www.stmarklincoln.org School website www.stmarkles.org (phone) 402-423-1497 Pastor Teachers Joel Vogel Jeremiah Drews (4-8, Principal) Cell (740) 350-3261 Cell (402) 480-1940 Administrative Assistance Eva Van Egmond (K-3) Carolyn Schwede Cell (920) 210-9813 THE INVOCATION M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. C: And also with you. CONFESSION OF SINS M: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us. C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday This Week at St. Mark - Worship Service w/ Lord s Supper 7:00 pm - Bible Class Lexington Assisted Living Center 3:30 pm - Catechism Class - Choir 6:30 pm - Lenten Worship Service 7:00 pm - Bible Class 6:30 am - Snow Removal: Larry Hans - Church Cleaning: Sec. 1 Soyk Sec. 2 S. Stamps Sec. 3 Theiler - Daylight Savings Time Begins Set your clocks ahead one hour. WORD OF FORGIVENESS: M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. 2 15

PRAYER AND PRAISE LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie M: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord. M: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ. Building Project Congregational Family Response Statistics Category Actual to Date Target % of Target Participating Families 18 61 30% Non Participating Families 6 15 39% Total Responses to Date 24 76 32% % Response from Congregation 25% 80% 32% Down Payment Contributions $ 99,200 $ 400,000 25% Mortgage Payment Contributions $ 1,163.99 $ 6,120.00 19% M: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord. M: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care: M: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise. 14 3

After organ introduction, the congregation sings Oh, how blest is it to know, Were as scarlet my transgression, It shall be as white as snow By your blood and bitter passion, For these words I do believe Jesus sinners does receive. Jesus sinners does receive. Even I have been forgiven. And when I this earth must leave, I shall find an open heaven. Dying, still to him I cleave Jesus sinners does receive. PRAYER OF THE DAY M: Let us pray. Please be seated. Almighty God, we confess that we deserve to be punished for our evil deeds. But we ask you graciously to cleanse us from all sin and to comfort us with your salvation; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. THE WORD FIRST LESSON Isaiah 12:1-6 Boxtops, Best Choice UPC s, Labels for Education: St. Mark Lutheran School is collecting these items, which are located on many of the products you already purchase. Our school can redeem them for cash. Please give them to Tracy Jamison. Thank you! Easter Flowers The Ladies Aid will be purchasing Easter lilies, tulips and mums for the altar. If anyone is interested in helping to purchase these flowers a freewill donation will be accepted. Please make checks out to Elfi Lee and give to her, or put it in her church mailbox by March 13. 2016 Flower Chart is in the office on the door by the mailboxes. If you would like to commemorate a significant time in your life by beautifying our church altar with a gift of flowers, please sign by the week of your choice. Special Voter's Meeting There will be a voters meeting on Sunday, March 6th, at 9:15 am to extend a call to a new teacher to teach grades K-1. NELHS is having their annual Blood Drive on Friday, March 11th. If you would like to donate please call their front office (402) 728-5236 or email Pastor Haakenson (shaakenson@nelhs.org) to schedule an appointment. Our goal this year is 40 units. Martin Luther College is now accepting applications for one regular part-time Assistant Preschool Teacher at the Early Childhood Learning Center. A comprehensive description of this position and application can be secured by visiting www.mlc-wels.edu/hr. Applications will be accepted through 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Additional information and details can be obtained by contacting the Martin Luther College Human Resources Office at 507-354- 8221, ext. 399. 4 13

St. Mark News and Notes Nursery At St. Mark, we love children and encourage their worship, too! In the foyer, we have some children s busy bags hanging from hooks that you are most welcome to use in church. If your child becomes restless during the service and you feel you both could just use a little break, you re welcome to use our nursery. Ask an usher to lead you to the nursery. If you need a private place to feed your baby, there is a chair downstairs in the women s restroom along with a changing table. Most of us have or have had young children, so you re with caring people who understand what it s like to have little ones. Birthday Grant MacKenzie 3/10, Dale Dinges 3/11, Rose Jamison 3/11 Anniversaries Dave & Lisa Duffield 3/6 THANK YOU FOR SERVING Elders: Curt Jamison, Tyson Martin Ushers: Rainer Gartzke, Bill Marker (E) Brian & Trevor Wiles(L) Greeters: Bill & Valerie Ellsworth (E) Lisa Duffield, Lori Meyer (L) Organist: Cindy Krushenisky **************************************************** Please remember in your prayers Bruce Freese, Julie Nelson s brother Joe Merklinger Oriah Uecker, Tracy & Curt Jamison s niece Sarah Brauer, Margaret Booth s daughter Jacob Kander, Jean & Denny Riegsecker s nephew The First Song of Isaiah Congregation sings refrains Choir sings verses Refrain: Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and he will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing from the springs of salvation and on that day you shall say, Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name. [Refrain] Make his deeds known among the peoples; see that they remember that his name is exalted. Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things and this is known in all the world. [Refrain] Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion; ring out your joy, for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel. [Refrain] SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 VERSE OF THE DAY M: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Please stand. 12 5

GOSPEL Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 M: This is the Gospel of the Lord. THANKSGIVING After organ introduction, the congregation sings... Please be seated. HYMN: CW 379 SERMON CONFESSION OF FAITH: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. Amazing Grace The Nicene Creed 1. O Jesus, blessed Lord, to thee 2. Break forth, my soul, for joy and say: My heartfelt thanks forever be, What wealth is come to me this day! Who has so lovingly bestowed My Savior dwells within my heart On me thy body and thy blood. How blest am I! How good thou art! M: Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which have praised you here may glorify you in the world, that the eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his coming again, and that all who have received in his true body and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. THE BLESSING M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. HYMN: CW 319 On My Heart Imprint Your Image 6 11

Please be seated. Distribution hymns: Gethsemane (sung by duet) To see the King of heaven fall In anguish to His knees, The Light and Hope of all the world Now overwhelmed with grief. What nameless horrors must He see, To cry out in the garden: Oh, take this cup away from me Yet not my will but Yours, Yet not my will but Yours. To know each friend will fall away, And heaven's voice be still, For hell to have its vengeful day Upon Golgotha's hill. No words describe the Saviour's plight - To be by God forsaken Till wrath and love are satisfied And every sin is paid And every sin is paid What took Him to this wretched place, What kept Him on this road? His love for Adam's cursed race, For every broken soul. No sin too slight to overlook, No crime too great to carry, All mingled in this poisoned cup And yet He drank it all, The Saviour drank it all, The Saviour drank it all. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. OFFERING Please stand. PRAYER OF THE CHURCH The Lord's Prayer M: O Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray... C: 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. THE SACRAMENT We follow the historic Christian practice of close communion. We ask that only members of Saint Mark Lutheran or one of our sister congregations partake of the sacrament. If you are not a member, please speak to the pastor before communing. HYMN: CW 397 Just As I Am, without One Plea M: The Lord be with you. 10 7

M: Lift up your hearts. M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He made his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory for ever and ever. WORDS OF INSTITUTION M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. The peace of the Lord be with you always. 8 9