Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers: Ruth Bath Betty Andress Beatrice Harmon Terry Rohrer Edna Burger Pearl Shaw Lori Lowery Ron Taylor Steve Slusser Scott Farley Cynthia Austin Merv Kreischer Bruce Zeisler Dick Sharrow Doyle Smethers Roger Bodwalk, Jr. Brenda Yohe Chuck Ziezler Vern Dubas Nan Zimmerman Kevin McDaniel Dan Whitmire Margaret Farley Evelyn Cragle Wayne Stausser Penny Slusser Amanda Lowery Linda Eroh William Pague Danielle Smith Tyler Smith Michael Steinruck Family and Friends of Larry Keller First Sunday in Lent Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Faith United Evangelical Lutheran Church Week of February 26, 2017: Thank you for your generosity and time! Worship Attendance...85 Weekly Tithe (Envelopes & Simply Giving) $1,286.00 Eternal Light... $15.00 Plate & Sunday School offerings $75.50 2017 Weekly Operating Budget ($2,122) Memorial Fund... $125.00 Improvement (envelopes). $586.00 2017 Mission Support donations YTD: $991.00 ~ World Hunger: $25.00 ~ The Capital Improvement Fund balance is $33,502.68. ~ Donations from this campaign will be used to pay for these FUEL Church Projects: Roof Replacement; Air Conditioning installation; and Replacement of Car- FAITH UNITED EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 801 E. Third St., Box 335 Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570)759-2469, office (570)231-4006, pastoral emergency fuelchurch@verizon.net Website: www.faithunitednescopeck.org The People of Faith United........Ministers Pastor Jessica Kingsborough....... Pastor Penny Slusser... Organist & Director of Music Mary Ann Naugle............. Board President Mary Skwierz.......Treasurer Daniel Dietterick Jr.... Congregational Secretary Daniel Dietterick Jr..........Financial Secretary Heather Boston (Helping Hands)........Custodian v v v Sunday, March 5th, 2017 10:30am WELCOME ONE AND ALL! The mission of Faith United ELC is creating a Christ-centered, Spirit driven gathering of excited Christians by: Providing meaningful w orship Reaching out and serving all people Communicating new opportunities for ministry 16 1
ORDER OF SERVICE P = Presiding Minister A = Assisting Minister C = Congregation ELW = red hymnal OSB = other song book (Best of the Best) This Week at F.U.E.L: Week of March 05, 2017 March 11, 2017 Tuesday: Choir 7:00pm Wednesday: Lenten Svc. @ Good Shepherd 7:00pm All Bulletin announcements will be due the Tuesday before Sunday Worship. Confession and Forgiveness P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and Holy Spirit. P: God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your Son. Jesus Christ our Lord. P: With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin. Please kneel or remain standing. P: Merciful God, C: forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. We have spoken when we should have kept quiet. We were silent when we should have said something. We acted when we knew better. We were still when we know we should have moved. For the wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P: People of God, look to the + Son, given to heal you and set you free because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life eternal life! C: Amen Gathering Hymn: ELW #326 Bless Now, O God, the Journey Greeting P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. 2 Fuel Announcements SECRETARY S OFFICE HOURS: Secretary s Hours will be Monday 9am-1pm and Thursday 9am-1pm All announcements needing to be placed in the bulletin must be in the secretary s mailbox or email no later than Wednesday s at 9:00am. Please feel free to leave a message on the answering machine by calling the office at 570-759-2469 or email fuelchurch@verizon.net. There is a need for an altar flower donor for the following dates in 2017: December 17 Palm Sunday Skit Practice, Skit Title: M-I-N-E, Skit Summary: An Easter story about little lambs and the Shepherd who changed their life. Children of all ages are welcome to take part in the skit. Skit Practice Dates are: Sunday, March 26th at 9am, Sunday, April 2nd at 9am Sunday, April 9th at 9am - Skit to take place during worship at 10:30am If you have any question please contact: Karen Ferry, Robin Seely, or Tina Baucher 15
Kyrie Helping with Worship Today Greeter: Rose & John Hanley Lector: Vicky Whitmire Ushers: Doug & Carla Farley, Willie Turnack, Betty Mowery Acolyte: Cade Ferry Communion Helper: Owen Ferry Communion Assistant: Aileen Waltman Assisting Minister: Tammy Frey Counters: Carl Whitmire, Robin Seely Helping with Worship 3/12/17 Greeter: Veronica Dietterick Lector: Rose Hanley Ushers: Todd & Rose Thomas, John Durkin, Carl Whitmire Acolyte: Jared Watts Communion Helper: Leah Watts Communion Assistant: Tammy Frey Assisting Minister: Bobby Frey Counters: Glenda Chapin, Lori Bankes Prayer of the Day P: Let us pray Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil rages within and around us, and the devil and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, and when we fall, raise us again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with 14 3
you and the holy spirit, one God, now and forever. First Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 L: A reading from Genesis. The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die. 3Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, Did God say, You shall not eat from any tree in the garden? 2 The woman said to the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; 3 but God said, You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die. 4 But the serpent said to the woman, You will not die; 5 for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, * knowing good and evil. 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves. L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Psalm 32 (chanted) favor and give you + peace. Announcements (Please see pages 14-15 in your bulletin) Sending Hymn ELW #618 Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer Dismissal A: Marked with the cross of Christ, Go forth to love and serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #14513-LIT WELCOME VISITORS! We are glad to have you with us this morning! If you do not have a church home, we invite you to join our fellowship. The flowers on the altar are presented to the Glory of God by Paul & Debby Nye In honor of her Parents Mr. and Mrs. Basil Turnack This month s Eternal Light has been sponsored by John and Rose Handley in memory of son John. This week s Bulletin has not been sponsored. If you are interested in sponsoring, please see the sign up sheet in the back of the sanctuary. Happy are they whose transgressions * are forgiven, And whose sin is * put away! 4 13
your pew via the side aisle. Children and others who do not wish to receive communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing. If you have not yet filled out a communion card this year please take the time to do that today. Music During Distribution: Lamb of God, quiet music Post-Communion Blessing P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Prayer after Communion A: Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage, Our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Blessing P: May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as children of the light, strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lords face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with 12 Happy are they to whom the Lord im-*putes no guilt, And in whose sprit there *is no guile! While I held my tongue, my bones with-*ered away Because of my groaning * all day long. For your hand was heavy upon me * day and night; My moisture was dried up as in the * heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and did not con-*ceal my guilt. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD. Then your forgave me the guilt* of my sin. Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in * time of trouble; When the great waters overflow, they* shall not reach them. You are in my hiding-place; you preserve * me from trouble; You surround me with shouts *of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way that *you should go; I will guide you* with my eye. Do not be like horse or mule, which have no *understanding; Who must be fitted with bit and bridle, or else they will * not stay near you. Great are the tribulations * of the wicked; But mercy embraces those who trust *in the LORD. Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice* in the LORD; All who are * true of heart. Anthem Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord - Harlan Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19 L: A reading from Romans. Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned 13 sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not reckoned when there is no law. 14 Yet death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who is a type of the one who was to come. 15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died through the one man s trespass, much more surely have the grace of 5
God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many. 16 And the free gift is not like the effect of the one man s sin. For the judgement following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brings justification. 17 If, because of the one man s trespass, death exercised dominion through that one, much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness exercise dominion in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.18 Therefore just as one man s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. 19 For just as by the one man s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man s obedience the many will be made righteous. L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Lenten Acclamation 6 P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 4th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Reading: Matthew 4: 1-11 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. Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory. Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Lord s Prayer P: 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. P: All who thirst, all who hunger, come and be filled with the goodness of God. Holy Communion As a member of the ELCA, Faith United celebrates open communion. All those who wish to receive the grace found in Christ are welcome to come forward to the table to share in communion. Following the usher s guidance, please come forward down the center aisle, and receive an individual cup. There are two chalices (pouring cups); the first contains wine and the second grape juice. When you have received the bread and wine (or juice), return to 11
Great Thanksgiving Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3The tempter came and said to him, If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread. 4But he answered, It is written, One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. 5Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6saying to him, If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, He will command his angels concerning you, and On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. 7Jesus said to him, Again it is written, Do not put the Lord your God to the test. 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; and he said to him, All these I will give you, if you will fall down and 9 P: It is indeed right, our duty and join their unending hymn: worship me. 10Jesus said to him, Away with you, Satan! for it is written, Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him. 11Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him. P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day: ELW #504 A Mighty Fortress is Our God Apostles Creed Eucharistic Prayer P: Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all. 10 A: As we journey together with Christ, we confess our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed. C: 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 into hell. 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 again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy 7
catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Joys and Concerns Prayers of the Church A: Lifting our voices and turning towards God, let us pray for the church, the earth, and all who are in need. (A brief silence) Holy God, lead your church on earth to do your will and strive for your kingdom. Teach us your ways and increase our understanding A: Show us how to care for your creation and to treasure the fruits of your creating. Guide our actions and increase our commitment. A: Give knowledge and wisdom to all leaders throughout your world, turn hardened hearts of stone towards your nourishing word and let the powerful become providers of daily bread. A: Rush to the aid of your people in times of distress. Send your peace and healing to those in need. (names). A: Guide those preparing for baptism, sponsors, and this whole assembly toward living into the promises made in baptism. Lead us to scripture, the holy supper, and toward your will for all creations. A: Accompany us on our Lenten journeys and inspire us by the witness of the saints who walked faithfully with you. P: Into your hands, merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast love; though Christ our Lord. 8 Peace P: The peace of the Christ with you always. C: And also with you. (The congregation shares a sign of peace by simply saying Peace be with you.) Offering Offertory Response Let the Vineyards Offering Prayer A: Let us pray...merciful God. Receive the sacrifice of our praise and thanksgiving and the offering of our lives, that following in the way of the cross, we may know the joy of the resurrection; thought Christ our Lord. 9