Welcome to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church! You are welcome to worship completely with us and participate in Communion and any other rituals. When it comes to Communion, you will be invited forward by the ushers where you can receive a wafer to dip into a chalice of either wine or grape juice. If you would like to drink from a chalice, move to the station by the altar. If you do not commune at this time, please come up for a blessing. Children are fully a part of our worship, and we are glad they are here. We want all ages to be together in worship. If you are a parent and would like to use our staffed nursery (located in our lower level), it is there for you. During the sermon time, children are welcome to sit with family or participate in Pray and Play Plus outside the sanctuary. This happens after the Time With Children portion of our worship. As Lutherans, we believe that God comes to us in worship and in our participation in it. If you don t know what you believe today, that is ok, God still comes. It is our hope that you feel like you belong here with us and that you are comfortable in our worship. You are welcome here no matter where you are on your faith journey. Thank you for being a part of our worship today. We are glad you are here, and we hope you will come again! Please help us to be good stewards of our environment! Return this booklet to the basket by the doors at the end of worship for use next week! Use from 3/17/19 through 4/7/10 1
PRELUDE March 17 Fughetta in G Minor Andre Raison March 24 Lamb of God, Pure and Holy Johann Pachelbel March 31 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Robert Hobby April 7 Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan-Williams WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS CANTICLE Change My Heart, O God ELW #801 Stand as you are able Refrain End To refrain 2
Pastor Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God, (kneel as you are able) All: We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. Pastor: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. CANTICLE REPRISE Change My Heart, O God ELW #801 GREETING GATHERING Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And also with you. 3
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PRAYER OF THE DAY Found on today s readings insert The assembly is seated. LENTEN CANTICLE The Glory of These Forty Days ELW #320 FIRST READING WORD Lector: A reading from God s Word, coming to us. All: Thanks be to God. PSALM SECOND READING Lector: A reading from... God s Word, coming to us. All: Thanks be to God. 5
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Stand as you are able. THE GOSPEL READING Lector: The Holy Gospel according to... God s Word, coming to us. All: Thanks be to God. The assembly is seated. JOYFUL NOISE March 10 Lead Me to the Cross Brooke Ligertwood March 24 Amazing Grace Chris Tomlin TIME WITH CHILDREN SERMON RESPONSE TO THE WORD HYMN OF THE DAY March 17 If You But Trust in God to Guide You ELW #769 March 24 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross ELW #335 March 31 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound ELW #779 April 7 My Song Is Love Unknown ELW #343 APOSTLES CREED Found in the back cover of your hymnal PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Assisting Minister:...Hear us, O God. All: Your mercy is great. SHARING OF THE PEACE Pastor: The Peace of the Lord be with you all All: And also with you OFFERING The assembly is seated. Offertory Anthem March 17 God Loved the World Michelle Kauffold, oboe Eric H. Miller March 24 Abendlied Robert Schumann Brenda Dittrich, oboe March 31 How Can I Keep from Singing Robert Hobby April 7 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Gil Martin 6
MEAL OFFERTORY PRAYER Stand as you are able. Assisting minister: Let us pray: God of all creation, all you have made is good and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world a sign of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. All: Amen THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eat This Bread ELW #492 The congregation will sing the refrain below while the choir will sing selected verses. Pastor: 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. Sing refrain: Jesus Christ, bread of life 7
Pastor: And we pray THE 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 Communion instructions Pastor: Taste and see that the Lord is good. 8
COMMUNION MUSIC March 17 My Faith Looks Up to Thee ELW #759 Mar. 24 Lamb of God Alexander Peloquin Suzanne Powell, soprano Rory Powell, tenor Mar. 31 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling ELW #608 Apr. 7 Communion Michele Miller, hand chimes Richard Purvis Stand as you are able. Pastor: You have received Christ s body and blood. May it strengthen you and give you peace. All: Amen COMMUNION PRAYER O God, We give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, The body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the Hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen COMMUNION CANTICLE Come with Us, O Blessed Jesus ELW #501 9
ANNOUNCEMENTS SENDING SENDING SONG March 17 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life ELW #719 March 24 In the Cross of Christ I Glory ELW #324 March 31 My Life Flows On in Endless Song ELW #763 April 7 Lead On, O King Eternal ELW #805 BENEDICTION O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen DISMISSAL Pastor: Go in peace serve the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE March 17 Fugue in A Major Friedrich Zachau Mar. 24 Andante con moto Johann Kindermann Mar. 31 Toccata in F Major Johann Kindermann Apr. 7 Toccata in C Gordon Young 10
Venture Forward Campaign Bible Study Series Our Venture Forward Bible Study series provides spiritual as well as financial benefits. Faith in God will be defined and strengthened, commitment to the church and to the Lord will be deepened and you, as participants, will discover that generous giving can be exciting and rewarding. Please participate in whichever of the following studies your schedules permit. Sunday, March 17 following worship, led by Pastor Justin Tuesday, March 19 at 9:30AM, led by Pastor Justin Tuesday, March 19 at 12:30PM, led by Bonnie Steketee Tuesday, March 26 at 9:30AM, led by Charlie Schroeder Sunday, March 31 following worship, led by Charlie Schroeder Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 Venture Forward Campaign Enrichment Gatherings St Paul members and friends are invited and encouraged to attend one of the Enrichment Gatherings designed to share information about our Venture Forward Campaign, as well as share Christian love and concern for one another. The meetings, scheduled between March 31 and April 17, are an opportunity to learn details and ask questions. No financial commitments will be asked for or received at these meetings. Please sign up on the lists on the table in the narthex. Sunday, March 31 from 2:00-4:00 pm, hosted by Clara Graham Monday, April 1 from 7:00-9:00 pm, hosted by Gary & Gerrie Spezia Wednesday, April 3 around 7:30 pm at St. Paul, following Agape Service Saturday, April 6 from 7:00-9:00 pm, hosted by Brenda & Justin Dittrich Monday, April 8 from 7:00-9:00 pm, hosted by Mike & Marie Zeller Wednesday, April 10 around 7:30 pm at St. Paul, following Agape Service Thursday, April 11 from 7:00-9:00 pm, hosted by Jennifer & Todd Callewaert Monday, April 15 at 5:30 pm at St. Paul, during Joyful Noise rehearsal Monday, April 15 at 7:00 pm at St. Paul, facilitated by Heidi Korte 11
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