Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Sharing God s Love with All! Transfiguration of Our Lord February 11, 2018, 9:15 am Welcome Confession and Forgiveness..Pages 94-96 ELW The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. One of the following or another confession is prayed. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection. P: Most merciful God, C: 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. P: The presiding minister announces God s Forgiveness.
The service continues with gathering song. Gathering Hymn. O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright! ELW #308 O Morning Star, how fair and bright! You shine with God s own truth and light, aglow with grace and mercy! Of Jacob s line, King David s son, our Lord and Savior, you have won our hearts to serve you only! Lowly, holy! Great and glorious, all victorious, rich in blessing! Rule and might o er all possessing! Lord, when you look on us in love, at once there falls from God above a ray of purest pleasure. Your word and Spirit, flesh and blood refresh our souls with heav nly food. You are our dearest treasure! Let your mercy warm and cheer us! Oh, draw near us! For you teach us God s own love through you had reached us. Oh, let the harps break forth in sound! Our joy be all with music crowned, our voices gaily blending! For Christ goes with us all the way - today, tomorrow, ev ry day! His love is never ending! Sing out! Ring out! Jubilation! Exultation! Tell the story! Praise to Christ, who reigns in glory! What joy to know, when life is past,
the Lord we love is first and last, the end and the beginning! He will one day, oh, glorious grace, transport us to that happy place beyond all tears and sinning! Amen! Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! Crown of gladness! We are yearning for the day of your returning. 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. Canticle of Praise.Glory to God in the highest...page 167-8 Prayer of the Day P: Almighty God, the resplendent light C: Amen. First Reading..2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm.... Psalm 50:1-6 L: The mighty one, God the Lord, has spoken; calling the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. C: Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, God shines forth in glory. L: Our God will come and will not keep silence; with a consuming flame before, and round about a raging storm. C: God calls the heavens and the earth from above to witness the judgment of the people. L: Gather before me my loyal followers, those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with sacrifice. C: The heavens declare the rightness of God s cause, for it is God who is judge. Second Reading.. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation (to be sung) C: Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. P: The Holy Gospel according to Mark the 9th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Lesson...Mark 9:2-9 P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon..Pastor Jonas Hymn of the Day.. Christ Be Our Light.... ELW #715 Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see. Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has pow r to save us. Make us your living voice. Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.
Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst. Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed. Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today. The Nicene Creed ELW Page 104 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. 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 to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic 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.
Prayers of Intercession (Each petition will end with P: Lord in your mercy ; please respond C: Hear our prayer. ) Sharing of the Peace Offering Offering Hymn.... Shine, Jesus, Shine v. 2....ELW #671 Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father s glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light. As we gaze on your kingly brightness, so our faces display your likeness, ever changing from glory to glory, mirrored here, may our lives tell your story. Shine on me, shine on me: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father s glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light. The Great Thanksgiving.. Page 172 P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord Page 173 Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. Eucharistic Prayer P: For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the mystery of faith. C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Lord s Prayer...Page 173 Holy Communion - Lamb of God.Page 174 Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace. Communion Hymn.. Beautiful Savior...ELW #838 Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I d love thee, truly I d serve thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, robed in flow rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, he makes our sorrowing spirit sing. Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shine brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels in the sky. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine! Post Communion Prayer Blessing C: Amen. Sending Hymn We Are Marching in the Light ELW #866 We are marching in the light of God, we are marching in the light of God. We are marching in the light of God, we are marching in the light of, the light of God. We are marching, marching, we are marching, marching, we are marching in the light of, the light of God. We are marching, marching, we are marching, marching, we are marching in the light of God. We are praying in the light of God, we are praying in the light of God. We are praying in the light of God, we are praying in the light of, the light of God. We are praying, praying, we are praying praying, we are praying in the light of, the light of God. We are praying, praying, we are praying, praying, we are praying in the light of God. We are singing in the light of God, we are singing in the light of God. We are singing in the light of God,
we are singing in the light of, the light of God. We are singing, singing, we are singing, singing, we are singing in the light of, the light of God. We are singing, singing, we are singing, singing, we are singing in the light of God. Dismissal P: Go in peace C: Thanks be to God. ************************************************************ Announcements Girl Scout French Toast Breakfast - The Daisy, Brownie, Junior & Cadette levels of Girl Scouts will serve a French Toast Breakfast on today from 8AM - noon, in our fellowship hall. Cost is $5 for age 10 to adult, $3 for age 5-9, free - 4 & under. Please come to enjoy French Toast, sausages, juice & coffee and to support our Girl Scouts! World Hunger Concert - A concert will be held on today at 2:00 PM in the Blair Lutheran Church. Our Saviour s Lutheran is 1 of 4 choirs participating. We will be raising awareness about hunger in our communities and provide support to ELCA World Hunger Appeal and our local community food pantries. A free-will offering will be accepted at the concert. Light refreshments will be served. Lenten Soup Suppers - We are looking for some great OSLC cooks to donate soup for the Wednesday s Lenten soup supper! All the proceeds for the soup supper are used for the Confirmation activities and Luther Park registration. Please sign up on the Youth & Family bulletin board at the back of the church or contact Patti Zimmerman at zimmerman@tcc.coop.
Faithfully Refurbished Sale & Auction 2018 will be held Saturday, June 9. NEW format for the event - nearly all items will be tagged with a price. Gates open at 8am. Tag Sale starts at 8:30. Auction begins at 10am. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED in key positions during the planning phase: Please contact Laura (715-797-5342) or attend our next planning meeting at 10:15 on today in the Church basement to express your interest. Diaper Party for Jesus - Join us next Sunday, Feb 18th during the church service for a diaper/baby shower for baby Jesus! Following the service there will be refreshments, snacks and games! Please bring a package of diaper or wipes. Diapers will go to the diaper closet that is in need of diapers for families of Trempealeau County and surrounding areas. Diaper sizes needed is mainly size 3 & 5 but any size is welcome. Any type of brand! Jogging for Jesus - The members of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Youth Group will be hosting our 2 nd Annual Jogging for Jesus 5K Run 3K Run/Walk. This year s event will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 11 am (Race check-in time is 10 10:45) at Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 36197 Main Street, Whitehall, WI. This year we are adding the Church Challenge to the event. The $20 registration fee includes: an event t-shirt (if registered by March 28th), a chance to win local door prizes, and post race refreshments. Proceeds from this trip will be used to help Our Saviour s Youth to go to the Youth Gathering in Houston, TX this June. If you have any questions about our group, this fundraiser, or need more registration forms, please feel free to contact Patti Zimmerman at zimmerman@tcc.coop or 715-530- 1350. Easter Flower Orders: We are now taking orders for Easter flowers. Please be sure to order by Sunday, March 18 th to ensure delivery by Easter. They are a wonderful way to remember or honor your loved ones
during the Easter season and it also brings a touch of spring into the church. Orders can be taken to the church office or collected in the Narthex. Cost is $10 per plant. Happy Birthday: Wishing a happy birthday this upcoming week to: Jamie Goplin, David Henrickson, Barbara Harms, Halaynna Macharia, Seth Olson, Jill Knudtson, David Anderson, Daytona Hensley, and Tiffany Hensley. Coming Up This Week: Today - Girl Scouts French Toast Breakfast 8:00 - noon Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Faithfully Refurbished Planning Meeting 10:15 AM Youth & Family 10:15 AM Monday - Praise Team Practice 7:00 PM Transition Team 7:00 PM Wednesday - Bible Study 9:30 AM Ash Wednesday Lenten Worship 5:30 PM Soup Supper 6:30 PM J Crew 6:30 PM Choir 7:00 PM Worship Team 7:30 PM Friday - Cub Scouts Chili Supper Sunday - Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Diaper Party for Jesus 10:15 AM ********************************************************** Pastor: Peter Jonas Email: pastoroslcwh@gmail.com Church Secretary: Julie Haessig Office Phone: 715-538-4334 Church Website: oslcwhitehall.org Church Email: osluthwh@gmail.com Assisting in Worship Today: Accompanist: Nancy Martinovici Ushers: Randall & Donna Lindberg Communion Servers: Rita Hegge & Karen Witte Videographer: Ellen Hauser Power Point: Barb Mathson
Office Hours: M & W 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM T & Th 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM