CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Concordia is the Church where the love of Christ is shared through our hearts, our hands, and our voices. FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT April 7, 2019 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! -Psalm 98:1a AS WE GATHER When sin reigns supreme in our hearts, we are not free. It s as if we are imprisoned and Satan is our jailor. He laughs and jeers at us, reveling in our misery and our fate in his hands. But, when we confess our sins and sincerely repent of them, God will set us free. Jesus sacrifice has atoned for our sins forever. Jesus told us that we just need to believe in Him. God s love for us is so strong and so deep, we cannot fully understand it. All we need to do, though, is believe. Oh, and don t feel shy about sharing your belief with others who don t yet know God s love for them. Just tell them, for that s what Jesus wants us to do, and let the Holy Spirit do the rest. (11:00) PRELUDE Choir Lamb of God Words and music by Twila Paris, Arranged by Mark Hayes ANNOUNCEMENTS (p.15-17) CALL TO WORSHIP and PASSING OF THE PEACE RINGING OF THE BELLS (Please stand and face the Cross) 1
+ DIVINE SERVICE SETTING ONE + (Hymnal, p. 151) 2 OPENING HYMN #811 Oh, That I had a thousand Voices INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Psalm 51:1 3; Amos 6:1, 4, 6 Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. People: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (Silence for reflection on God s Word and for self-examination) Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. People: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. 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. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. 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: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your 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 People: Amen. 3 INTROIT (Psalm 126) Pastor: 1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. People: 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, The LORD has done great things for them. Pastor: 3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. People: 4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! Pastor: 5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! People: 6 He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. (Please remain standing) PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray together. ALL: Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son,
our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Please be seated) 4 OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 43:16 21 (The Lord gives refreshment in the wilderness to His chosen people.) Reader: The Old Testament reading is from Isaiah, chapter 43. (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. EPISTLE READING Philippians 3:8 14 (Everything is counted as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus.) Reader: The Epistle reading is from Philippians, chapter three. (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! (8:00) Choir Anthem Lamb of God Words and music by Twila Paris, Arranged by Mark Hayes (Please stand for the reading of the Gospel Lesson) HOLY GOSPEL Luke 20:9 20 (The rejected Son of God is our cornerstone.) Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 20th chapter.
After the reading: Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. 5 APOSTLE S CREED All: 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. (Please be seated) We invite the children forward as we sing: LSB #588 Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. CHILDREN S TALK
SERMON HYMN #542 When I Behold Jesus Christ 6 SERMON Charles Heinemann It s Not Just About the Tenant Farmer TITHES, PLEDGES, AND OFFERINGS [Please take a moment and sign the attendance book at the end of the pew] (Please stand for the Prayers) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Pastor: Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Pastor: Visit, O Lord, the homes in which Your people dwell, and keep all harm and danger far from them. Grant that we may dwell together in peace under the protection of Your holy angels, sharing eternally in Your blessings. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ s holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Almighty and gracious God, You want all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Magnify the power of the gospel in the hearts of Your faithful people that Your church may spread the good news of salvation. Protect, encourage, and bless all missionaries who proclaim the saving cross that Christ, being lifted up, may draw all people to Himself. We especially remember.lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer.
Pastor: O father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need, look with favor upon Your servants. Assure them of your mercy and give them patience and comfort in their time of illness. We especially pray for... If it please You, restore them to health or give them grace to accept this time of illness with courage and hope. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: O blessed Jesus, even as You minister to all who are afflicted, look with compassion on those who have lost their health and freedom. We especially pray for those who are suffering from addictions, from mental illness, those who are homebound, and those in prison. We especially pray for Assure them of Your unfailing mercy, remove the fears that attack them, release them from their afflictions, and grant skill, patience, and understanding love to their families and all those who provide care for them. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Heavenly Father, into whose keeping we entrust our loved ones, help us to look to You in our time of sorrow, remembering the faithful cloud of witnesses with which we are surrounded. Grant that we may one day share in the joys of those who now rest in Your presence. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Lord, God of hosts, stretch forth Your almighty arm to strengthen and protect those who serve in the armed forces of our country. We especially remember We also pray for all police officers and first responders. Support them in times of conflict, and in times of peace keep them from all evil, giving them courage and loyalty. Grant that in all things they may serve with integrity and with honor. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. 7
Pastor: Lord, keep this nation under Your care. Bless the leaders of our land that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to the other nations of the earth. Grant that we may choose trustworthy leaders, contribute to wise decisions for the general welfare, be a nation of justice, and serve You faithfully in our generation. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Almighty God, we give thanks for all Your goodness and bless You for the love that sustains us from day to day. We praise You for the gift of Your Son, our Savior, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. We thank You for the Holy Spirit, the Comforter; for your holy Church, for the Means of Grace, for the lives of all faithful and just people, and for the hope of the life to come. Help us to treasure in our hearts all that You have done for us, and enable us to show our thankfulness in lives that are wholly given to You service. Lord, in Your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Into Your hands, O lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. 8 PREFACE + SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT +
9 PROPER PREFACE SANCTUS
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD 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 cup is the new testament in My + blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This so, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup. We proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. LORD S PRAYER Pastor: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: All: 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. PAX DOMINI Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: Amen. 10
AGNUS DEI 11 (Please be seated for the Distribution) Visitors, please review our Communion announcement found on the inside back cover of this bulletin DISTRIBUTION HYMNS L.U.Y.H, pg. 8 & 9 Great is Thy Faithfulness #427 In the Cross of Christ I Glory #430 My Son Is Love Unknown (At the conclusion of the Distribution, we stand and sing:)
NUNC DIMITTIS 12 POST COMMUNION THANKSGIVING Pastor: We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen.
BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. People: Amen. 13 CLOSING HYMN #730 What Is the World to Me Pastor: The worship is ended. People: The service now begins. Pastor: Go in peace and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE
IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD TODAY: 14 Officiants Organist Assisting Ministers Ushers Acolyte, 8;00 Acolyte, 11:00 Lector, 8:00 Lector, 11:00 Greeters, 8:00 Greeters, 11:00 Nursery Rev. Mark Moretz Charles Heinemann Mr. Dan Vermilya, Mr. Frank Waldron Mr. Jim Gann, Mr. Fred Tichnell Ed Asper/Chip Brown Maggie Brown, Dory Brown Zachary Miller, Sam Moretz Roland Foster Kathy Schleef Mr. & Mrs. Mike Flicek Homer Abbott/Eloise Kline TBD Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the Rudow families in loving memory of the birthdays of Belle Meyer, Marilyn Rudow and Ruth Rudow.
On Palm Sunday, April 14, at the 8:00 a.m. Service we would like to assemble any children in the Narthex prior to the service so that they can parade into the sanctuary during the opening hymn behind the cross while waving palm branches. 15 On Palm Sunday, April 14, at the 11:00 Service, we will be hosting Open Arms Preschool families and the Preschool Children will be singing three songs that Pastor Mark has been teaching them. We will modify the worship at this service and we will not be having Holy Communion at this service. We would like the congregation and the congregational leaders to be here to meet and greet our guests and help with the Hospitality/Welcome Center. Thank you for your support of Open Arms Preschool, and your partnership in ministering to the preschool families. New Member Class in the planning. Our Spring New Member Class will begin on Sunday May 5 th and end on Sunday June 23 rd, totaling 8 weeks. If anyone is interested in becoming a member or would just like to hear more about what it means to be Christian, or more specifically Lutheran, you are invited to join this class. If interested, please email Pastor Mark at pastormarkmoretz@gmail.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS [Please check the newsletter for additional announcements] Email addresses: Church: concordia.hagerstown@gmail.com Open Arms: openarms.hagerstown1@gmail.com This week: - Monday - PA Evening Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. (Amt home) Wednesday LifeLight Bible Study, 12:00 p.m. Soup & Sandwich Supper, 5:45 p.m. Midweek Lenten Worship, 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Pekari - Introduction and Background to the I AM passages recorded in the Gospel of John Understanding the Purpose of John s Gospel. Gluten-free wafers are now available. Please let Pastor Mark know at the Communion Rail if you prefer these. Mission of the Month for April is Military Bible Sticks. A wheelchair has been placed in the coat closet in the Narthex. It s purpose is to make it easier for those with cardiac, respiratory, or other problems to get to the bathrooms at the end of the hall or to make access to any part of the church easier for them. This wheelchair is not to leave church 16
property so it is available for anyone who may need it in the building or parking lot area for transport. There is another wheelchair, several walkers, and wheeled walkers in the Medical Lending Closet for the convenience of anyone in the congregation who may need to borrow them for short term use at home. Anyone who has a light weight transport type wheelchair that they would like to donate to the Lending Closet, please see Jean Tichnell. CHURCH SIGN MESSAGE All church events can be advertised on the Electric Sign. Please contact: John Mark Eberly at emark353@comcast,.net or Chip Brown, 301-797- 1703. Keep messages short and to the point. No need to call the Pastor or any Board Member for approval. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES Contact Ron Bucher at 301-582- 2285 and leave an answer. All articles must be submitted three weeks in advance in order to have time to submit to the paper. Micah s Backpack We are packing for seventeen students now. Lots of kids to share God s love with! Our current needs are small cans or microwavable vegetables and dinner items. Thanks! Church Envelopes: It is that time of year! If you do not already have church offering envelopes and would like to have them, please let Mitzie Bowman know. You can place a note in her mailbox or give her a call 301-733-3234. Mailboxes: A continued warm welcome to all of our regular visitors! Concordia serves four states and provides three 17
Worship Services every Sunday in addition to other Ministries and activities. Communication is a challenge! There are enough mailboxes for everyone who desires a mailbox to have one. It is our most used form of giving and receiving communication. Email and Facebook are also used to help inform everyone of activities and events. Please contact Rosella Rogers or Jean Tichnell if you don t have a mailbox or if you would prefer your mailbox to be located in the Outreach Center instead of the Narthex. Thank you. ChurchTrac: If there is a change in any of your personal information especially phone number or email address please contact Jean Tichnell @304-274- 0025 or jeantich@comcast so the info can be changed in ChurchTrac. Thank you! Prayer Shawl Ministry Request forms to have a prayer shawl made for you or a loved one are on the bulletin board to the left of the mailboxes. Please complete the form and put it in Jane O Farrell s mailbox. If anyone would like to share their talent of knitting or crocheting for this ministry please contact one of the members: Jane O Farrell, and Cheryl Dawson. Group meets the 2 nd Wednesday of every month. FOOD FOR THE POOR LUTHERAN COALITION: Don t forget! We continue to collect funds to help serve the poorest of the poor. $2 per week from all our member families would mean $10,000 to help alleviate their tremendous suffering. 18
Worship with us! Sunday in the Sanctuary: Traditional (Liturgical) Service, 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday in the Outreach Center Praise Service, 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated at all Sunday Services 19 Sunday School meets in the Education Wing, 9:30 a.m. Together With Jesus: Parents, two s & three s Noah s Ark (Parents) Early Childhood Ages 4-6 Promised Land or Lion s Den (Chip Brown) Elementary Grades 2-5 Promised Land (Becky Brown & Maggie Brown) Middle School/Upper Grades Grades 6-8 (plus high school) Luther Room (Sylvia Shives, Bob Keane) High School, Young Adults Class/Leader plans pending Adult Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall (Pastor William Pekari) Open Arms Preschool Registration required for 2, 3, or 4 day AM program Contact Karla Baker: 301-824-7464 (cell: 240-672-5554)
LENTEN SCHEDULE 2019 Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 20 Lenten Midweek 1 March 13 God s Story, Our Story Lenten Midweek 2 March 20 Against This City Lenten Midweek 3 March 27 Put Christ to the Test Lenten Midweek 4 April 3 Ambassadors for Christ Lenten Midweek 5 April 10- Press On Toward the Goal Maundy Thursday April 18 The Cup of Salvation Good Friday April 19 Blood and Water Easter Sunday April 21 Whom Are You Seeking?