Second Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017
Welcome to Trinity! q Thank you for worshipping with us today. If you are visiting, please fill out the pink slip on the front of this Order of Service and place it in the offering. We would love the opportunity to get to know you better. YOU are welcome at Trinity! Offerings - Trinity Lutheran is a tithing church. We support many mission partners throughout our community. We also dedicate a percentage of our offerings to the mission of the wider church through the NW MN Synod of the ELCA. We are able to support these ministries because of your offerings and tithes. Thank you for making a difference through your gifts. Radio Sponsorship - Listen to 9 a.m. Sanctuary Worship live on 740 AM and 107.3 FM. These dates are available for sponsorship: December 24 (11 p.m.), 31; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11. Please help us continue this important outreach ministry. Call Char at 218-236-1333 to sign up. Coffee & Conversation - Join us from 9:35-10:25 a.m. in the CLC! Sunday School - Join us at 9:35 a.m. in the classrooms! Sunday Morning Live - Join us at 9:35 a.m. in Room 238! What s new today? Prayer Concerns - Marcia Anderson, Margaret Stene, Clarice Leadbetter, Audra Luetjens, Jim Stenerson, Ellis Weiss, Sarah Nissen, Dana Willard, Gwen Johanson, Jennifer Peterson, Lynne Kovash, Al Bartz Deaths: Granddaughter of Doris Olich; Mother of Faye Fjeldseth Funeral: Jean Hohenstern If you have a prayer request, contact the office or use the back side of the pink slip. Holy Baptism - Meila Marlene Maher, child of Anthony & Brittany Maher, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. School of Discipleship - Join us at 9:35 a.m. in the Lounge for Honoring our Neighbor s Faith: Seventh-Day Adventist Church. BECAUSE OF... YOU If you have not yet filled out your commitment card for 2018, please do so today. Extra cards are available in the church office if needed. Thank you for your support of our mission & ministry. It s because of you!
News and Notes Churches United Giving Tree Select a tag from the Churches United for the Homeless giving tree in the narthex through Sunday, December 10. All giving tree gifts will directly benefit children & adults staying at the shelter. Gifts should be returned new, unwrapped and with the tree tag to Trinity s main office by Wednesday, December 13. For more information, contact Amanda Peterson at amandajpeterson@gmail.com. ELCA Good Gifts Tree This year, there will be an ELCA Good Gifts tree in the CLC and Sanctuary lobbies. You can choose an ornament and purchase a gift to help someone in need by using the special envelopes provided on the tables next to the trees. Place your envelope in the offering plate, and take home the ornament as a reminder of your giving! Gift cards are also available to acknowledge your gift. We hope you will participate in this ministry supporting our global church. New Life Center Donations Donations of winter gear for the New Life Center are being accepted throughout December. There is a donation box located in the Narthex. Holiday Potluck with TLCW Please join the Trinity Women for a potluck in the CLC at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 4. The Moorhead High Carolers will be singing for us. All are welcome men, women, old and young, children and families! The play area will be open in the CLC. Please bring a dish to share (it doesn t have to be homemade). If you need a ride, call the church office by December 3. Wednesday, December 6 4:45 p.m. - Wednesday School in Fellowship Hall 5:15 p.m. - Family Meal in CLC Menu: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies 6:30 p.m. - Worship in CLC Preaching: Matt Peterson See back page for full schedule of Wednesday activities. Sunday, December 10 CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS WORSHIP THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT 8:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Preaching: Pastor Matt Peterson 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Children s Christmas Worship 10:30 a.m. - Christian Life Center Preaching: Pastor Simon Fensom 9:35 a.m. - Sunday School 9:35 a.m. - Sunday Morning Live Texts for Third Sunday in Advent First Reading - Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Gospel - John 1:6-8, 19-28 Friday Fellowship: Christmas Potluck Join us on December 15 at 2 p.m. in the CLC for our Christmas potluck! Pastor Simon will lead us in devotions and one of the Moorhead High School choirs will present the program under the direction of Trinity member Rachel Horan. Sunday, November 26 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary - 160 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary - 99 10:30 a.m. CLC - 286 ATTENDANCE Wednesday, November 29 6:30 p.m. CLC - 210 TOTAL - 755
This Week at Trinity For complete schedule go to www.trinitymhd.org Monday, December 4 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study - Fry n Pan 10:00 a.m. Powerful Tools for Care Givers - Lounge 10:00 a.m. Senior Bible Study - CLC Classrooms 1:00 p.m. Bodacious Beaders - CLC Classrooms 6:30 p.m. TLCW Christmas Potluck - CLC Tuesday, December 5 9:00 a.m. Mission Workshop - Fellowship Hall 1:30 p.m. Knit Wits - Room 225 8:00 p.m. AA and Al-Anon Wednesday, December 6 9:00 a.m. Mission Workshop - Fellowship Hall 5:15 p.m. Trinity Chimes - Room 42 4:45 p.m. Children s Christmas Worship Practice - Room 46 4:45 p.m. Wednesday School - Classrooms 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Meal - CLC 5:30 p.m. 78 th on FiF - Room 238 5:45 p.m. Celebration Singers - Room 38 5:45 p.m. Joyful Noise - Room 46 5:45 p.m. Minims - Room 216 6:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Set-Up - Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Confirmation - CLC 6:30 p.m. Communion Worship - CLC 7:15 p.m. Cathedral Choir - Balcony 7:15 p.m. Senior High Youth - Room 238 8:00 p.m. Friends in Faith - Room 238 Thursday, December 7 1:30 p.m. Senior Ministry Team - Lounge 3:00 p.m. Trinity Foundation - Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch 5:00 p.m. Trinity Foundation Annual Meeting - Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch 5:30 p.m. Acappella Xpress - Sanctuary Friday, December 8 5:30 p.m. Adult Home Bible Study Christmas Potluck - CLC 7:30 p.m. Concordia Brass Holiday Concert - Sanctuary Saturday, December 9 10:00 a.m. Children s Christmas Worship Dress Rehearsal - Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. TLCW Past Presidents Luncheon - Doolittle s Sunday, December 10 3 re SUNDAY IN ADVENT 8:30 a.m. Communion Worship - Sanctuary 8:30 a.m. Worship Ensemble Rehearsal - CLC 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation - CLC 9:35 a.m School of Discipleship - Lounge 9:35 a.m. Sunday Morning Live - Room 238 9:35 a.m. Children s Christmas Worship Practice - Room 46 9:35 a.m. Sunday School - Classrooms 10:30 a.m. Children s Christmas Worship - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Communion Worship - CLC 3:00 p.m. Acappella Xpress Christmas Concert - Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Beer & Carols - Junkyard Brewing LESSONS & CAROLS OF KINGS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 7 P.M. SANCTUARY Invite your friends & neighbors!
Christmas Poinsettias Christmas poinsettias will decorate our Sanctuary on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! If you would like to purchase a poinsettia, please complete the order form below and drop it off with payment in the drop boxes located in the Narthex and CLC Lobby areas by Sunday, December 17. The cost is $11 per plant. Please make checks payable to Trinity Lutheran Church. Following the worship service on Christmas Day, you are welcome to deliver your plant to someone who is ill or a homebound individual, leave it in the Sanctuary for all to enjoy throughout the Christmas season, or take your plant home! Poinsettia Order Form Your Name: Phone: In Honor of In Memory of Price: $11 each Number purchased Total Cost DUE DEC. 17
2017 December Worship Schedule Sunday, December 3 8:30 a.m. - 2 nd Sunday in Advent - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. - 2 nd Sunday in Advent - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. - 2 nd Sunday in Advent - Christian Life Center Wednesday, December 6 6:30 p.m. - 2 nd Week in Advent - Christian Life Center Sunday, December 10 8:30 a.m. - 3 rd Sunday in Advent - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. - Children s Christmas Worship - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. - 3 rd Sunday in Advent - Christian Life Center Wednesday, December 13 6:30 p.m. - Children s Christmas Worship - Sanctuary Saturday, December 16 7 p.m. - Lessons & Carols of Kings Community Service - Sanctuary Sunday, December 17 8:30 a.m. - Lessons & Carols of Kings Worship Service - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. - 4 th Sunday in Advent - Christian Life Center Wednesday, December 20 6:30 p.m. - 4 th Week in Advent - Christian Life Center Sunday, December 24 10 a.m. - 4 th Sunday in Advent Communion Worship - Sanctuary 3 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship - Sanctuary 4:15 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship - Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship - Sanctuary 11 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Worship - Sanctuary Monday, December 25 10 a.m. - Christmas Day Communion Worship - Sanctuary Wednesday, December 27 6:30 p.m. - Carol Sing & Worship - Sanctuary Sunday, December 31 8:30 a.m. - Communion Worship - Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. - Communion Worship - CLC
Order of Service Sanctuary Sunday, December 3, 2017 The congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with bold type. Prelude Andrew Steinberg, Organist Welcome Call to Worship Pam Gahr, Violinist (8:30) A Litany for Advent - Shirley W. McRae Joyful Noise & Celebration Singers (10:30) Stay Awake Minims Gathering Hymn Prepare the Royal Highway #264 Invocation Blessed be the Holy Trinity, one God, who comes to wake us from sleep, who leads us into the light of grace. Amen. Confession & Forgiveness Let us prepare the way of the Lord by confessing our sin against God and neighbor. Silence for reflection and self-examination. God of all time, we confess that we have not prepared for your merciful reign among us. We ignore our neighbors in need and fail in the labor of justice and peace. In your mercy fo give us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your light and to seek the things that will e dure until Christ comes again in glory. Amen. Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. In Jesus Christ your sins are forgiven and all things are made new. Rejoice in this good news! Amen. 1
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. Kyrie Congregation sings refrains. Cantor sings verses. For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of all; For this holy house, for all who worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord... That we may live out your impassioned response to the hungry and the poor; That we may live out truth and justice and grace, let us pray to the Lord Prayer of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 2
Advent Candle Lighting First Lesson Isaiah 40:1-11 (8:30) Rebecca Grothe (10:30) Stan Iverson 1 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. 6 A voice says, Cry out! And I said, What shall I cry? All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. 9 Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, Here is your God! 10 See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Second Lesson 2 Peter 3:8-15a 8 Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud 3
noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. 11 Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? 13 But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. 14 Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; 15 and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation Gospel Mark 1:1-8 The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 1 st chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. 1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; 3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight, 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance 4
for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7He proclaimed, The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Pastor Simon Fensom Hymn of the Day Comfort, Comfort Now My People #243 Apostles Creed (8:30) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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 the Church (8:30) Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer. Holy Baptism (10:30) Meila Marlene Maher, child of Anthony & Brittany Maher Sponsors: Leah & Grant Jaeche Congregational Sponsor: Kathy Benson In baptism, our gracious God frees us from sin and death by joining us to the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are born children of a fallen humanity; by water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made members of the church, the body of Christ. Living with Christ and in the communion of saints, we grow in faith, love, and obedience to the will of God. 5
As parents and sponsors, do you present Meila Marlene Maher for the sacrament of holy baptism? We do. In Christian love, you have presented Meila for holy baptism. You are entrusted with the following responsibilities: to live with her among God s faithful people, to bring her to the word of God and the holy supper, teach her the Lord s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, place in her hands the holy scriptures, and nurture her in faith and prayer, so that she may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace. As parents and sponsors, do you promise to help her grow in the Christian faith and life? We do. (congregation stands to join in the confession of faith) I now ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, to reject sin, and to confess the faith of the church, the faith in which we baptize. Do you renounce the devil, the powers of this world, and the ways of sin that draw you away from God? We do. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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. Let us pray for the whole people of God and for all people according to their needs. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer. (prayers conclude with...) We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family, and through the sea you led your people of 6
Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By the baptism of Jesus death and resurrection you set us free from the power of sin and death and raise us up to live in you. Pour out your Holy Spirit, the power of your living Word, that those who are washed in the waters of baptism may be given new life. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. Meila Marlene Maher, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life. Sustain Meila with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever. Amen. Meila Marlene, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. Amen. Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Through Baptism God has made Meila Marlene a new member of the priesthood we all share in Christ Jesus, that we may proclaim the praise of God and bear God s creative and redeeming word to all the world. We welcome you into God s family. We receive you as a fellow member of the body of Christ, child of the same heavenly Father, and servant with us in the kingdom of God. Sharing the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. 7
Offertory Offertory Prayer Savior of the nations, come. Make your home here in us. Feed us with your love, that our faith shines ever new and our lives reveal your light. Amen. Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Words of Institution On the night in which he was betrayed... 8
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 Distribution Trinity Lutheran practices open communion; all are welcome at the table of the Lord. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing. If you prefer to receive communion at your seat, please inform an usher. Grape juice and gluten free wafers are available. Distribution Music Be Thou My Vision #739 What Feast of Love #487 Hark, the Glad Sound! #239 Blessing May the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. Post Communion Prayer God for whom we wait, you come to us in the broken bread and the cup we share. Make us ready always to welcome Christ into our hearts, and send us forth to be your people in the world, announcing your coming among us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Benediction The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. 9
Announcements Sending Hymn Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers #244 Dismissal Go in Peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Postlude Andrew Steinberg, Organist The worship has ended, now the service begins.
Order of Worship The congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with bold type. Christian Life Center Sunday, December 3, 2017 Pre-Service Music CLC Worship Band Welcome Call to Worship Gathering Song Invocation A Litany for Advent - McRae Joyful Noise & Celebration Singers Pam Gahr, Violinist Messiah Blessed be the Holy Trinity, one God, who comes to wake us from sleep, who leads us into the light of grace. Amen. Confession & Forgiveness Greeting Kyrie Prayer of the Day 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. Kyrie Eleison The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Advent Candle Lighting First Lesson We Light the Advent Candles Isaiah 40:1-11 Tyler Bormann 1 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground
shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. 6 A voice says, Cry out! And I said, What shall I cry? All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. 9 Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, Here is your God! 10 See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Second Lesson 2 Peter 3:8-15a 8 Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. 11 Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? 13 But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. 14 Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; 15 and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Children s Message Alleluia Verse Alleluia 2
Gospel Mark 1:1-8 1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; 3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight, 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed, The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Pastor Matt Peterson Song of the Day Every Valley Apostles Creed Prayers of the Church Sharing of the Peace Offertory Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. We Are an Offering Savior of the nations, come. Make your home here in us. Feed us with your love, that our faith shines ever new and our lives reveal your light. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. 3
Words of Institution On the night in which he was betrayed... Lord s Prayer Invitation to Communion Distribution Songs Blessing Post Communion Prayer Trinity Lutheran practices open communion; all are welcome at the table of the Lord. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing. If you prefer to receive communion at your seat, please inform a host. Grape juice and gluten free wafers are available. Show Us Your Kindness, O God I Will Bind Up the Hurts of My People May the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. God for whom we wait, you come to us in the broken bread and the cup we share. Make us ready always to welcome Christ into our hearts, and send us forth to be your people in the world, announcing your coming among us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Benediction Announcements Sending Song Dismissal Prepare the Royal Highway Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Post-Service Music CLC Worship Band The worship has ended, now the service begins.