3rd Sunday in Lent Saturday, March 3, 2018, 5:00 pm Sunday, March 4, 2018, 8:30 am Sharing the Shepherd s Love With All of God s Children Welcome to Worship! The third covenant in this year s Lenten readings is the central one of Israel s history: the gift of the law to those God freed from slavery. The Ten Commandments are one of the chief parts of Luther s catechism, a core piece of baptismal instruction. They begin with the statement that because God alone has freed us from the powers that oppressed us, we are to let nothing else claim first place in our lives. When Jesus throws the merchants out of the temple, he is defending the worship of God alone and rejecting the ways commerce and profit-making can become our gods. Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. PRELUDE On the altar are the Holy Communion kits which are taken to our people who, for a variety of reasons cannot attend worship, to help them share in our celebration of the Lord s Supper. WORDS OF WELCOME ORDER FOR CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS During the season of Lent we are called to return to the Lord with all our heart. We confess our sin and seek reconciliation with God and neighbor. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Merciful God, you sent Jesus Christ to save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We fail in love, neglect justice, and ignore your truth. Have mercy on us and wash away our sin. Create in us clean hearts for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Behold, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation. Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. ENTRANCE HYMN All My Hope on God is Founded Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Heritage Sunday 8:30 a.m. Festival 9:45 a.m. Celebrate! 11 a.m. Celebrate! 6 p.m. The Well Wednesday during Lent 12:10 p.m., 5:30 p.m. And 7:00 p.m. 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 Worship Notes Thank you for spending this time in worship! Prior to worship you may find it helpful to bookmark the scripture readings in your pew Bible. Large Print Bibles and bulletins are available from the ushers. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out www.goodshepherd Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP it is available for iphone and Android Smartphones Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Holy God, through your Son you have called us to live faithfully and act courageously. Keep us steadfast in your covenant of grace, and teach us the wisdom that comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. A TIME WITH CHILDREN Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. OLD TESTAMENT READING Exodus 20:1-17 Page 73 in the pew Bible After escaping from slavery, the Israelites come to Mount Sinai, where God teaches them how to live in community. The Ten Commandments proclaim that God alone is worthy of worship. Flowing from God, the life of the community flourishes when based on honesty, trust, fidelity, and respect for life, family, and property. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Page 173 in the pew Bible The word of the cross is pure foolishness and nonsense to the world because it claims that God is mostly revealed in weakness, humiliation, and death. But through such divine foolishness and weakness, God is working to save us. The center of Paul s preaching is Christ crucified. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 2
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (please stand) Thank You for your ministry today! Preaching Pastor Bob Caranicas GOSPEL READING John 2:13-22 Page 96 in the pew Bible Jesus attacks the commercialization of religion by driving merchants out of the temple. When challenged, he responds mysteriously, with the first prediction of his own death and resurrection. In the midst of a seemingly stable religious center, Jesus suggests that the center itself has changed. The Gospel of the Lord. SERMON Thanks be to God. HYMN OF THE DAY Canticle of the Turning Presiding (Sunday) Pastor Craig Schweitzer Anthem Organist / Pianist (Saturday) Vicki Martel (Sunday) Karen Petersen Interpreter for the Deaf Cori Quist Available by request All rights reserved. Used by permission. All Words & Music re-printed by permission. All Rights Reserved.. CCLI # 1164925. OneLicense.net #A-710780. CVLI License #502354650. SundaysandSeasons.com. Augsburg Fortress Annual Liturgies License 26440 3
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed 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. PRAYERS OF GOD S PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE OF JESUS The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. MINISTRY & MISSION HIGHLIGHTS INTRODUCTION OF INTERN PASTOR SELVA PERIANNAN OFFERING PRAYER 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; through Christ our Lord. OFFERING AND ANTHEM Our offering is a significant act of worship, and we now worship God through our giving. God s mission and ministry for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is completely dependent upon your faithful and generous giving. OFFERING SONG Create in Me a Clean Heart Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit. (Ps. 51:10-12) PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION 4
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Join us for Lenten Worship and Dinner on Wednesdays. Worship is held at 12:10 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Dinner is from 5-7:00 p.m. Lenten dinners are free-will offering. Funds raised go toward summer youth mission trips. This week s Menu March 7 Breakfast Preface. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Next week s Menu March 14 Pasta Bar THE SANCTUS WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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. 5
Ways to support GSLC s mission In Person Place checks or cash in an offering envelope and drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE MEAL Jesus died and rose again, and in this sacrament, our Lord Jesus is present with us in a special and mysterious way. Everyone is welcome at the Lord s Table and may receive the gifts of bread and wine. Gluten-free wafers and grape juice are available by request. HYMN Be Thou My Vision Online Scan the GSLC QR Code to set up and manage your one-time and recurring gifts. Kiosk Visit our Giving Kiosk in the Lobby/Narthex to set up a one-time gift. Text Set up a one-time or recurring donation by texting the amount you wish to give to 701-205-3394. Giving App Download the GivePlus Church to set up one-time or recurring donations. You can also manage and view your giving from the convenience of your smartphone! HYMN Good Soil For more information please visit the church office or call Melanie at 701-255-1001 6
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Christ our Lord. Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BENEDICTION 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 Lord s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. DISMISSAL Marked with the cross of Christ, go forth to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. SENDING HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory POSTLUDE 7
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3rd Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 4, 2018 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sharing the Shepherd s Love With All of God s Children Welcome to Celebrate Worship! The third covenant in this year s Lenten readings is the central one of Israel s history: the gift of the law to those God freed from slavery. The Ten Commandments are one of the chief parts of Luther s catechism, a core piece of baptismal instruction. They begin with the statement that because God alone has freed us from the powers that oppressed us, we are to let nothing else claim first place in our lives. When Jesus throws the merchants out of the temple, he is defending the worship of God alone and rejecting the ways commerce and profitmaking can become our gods. Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. PRELUDE On the altar are the Holy Communion kits which are taken to our people who, for a variety of reasons cannot attend worship, to help them share in our celebration of the Lord s Supper. WORDS OF WELCOME GATHERING SONG All the Earth Will Sing His Praises ORDER FOR CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS During the season of Lent we are called to return to the Lord with all our heart. We confess our sin and seek reconciliation with God and neighbor. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Merciful God, you sent Jesus Christ to save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We fail in love, neglect justice, and ignore your truth. Have mercy on us and wash away our sin. Create in us clean hearts for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Behold, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation. Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Holy God, through your Son you have called us to live faithfully and act courageously. Keep us steadfast in your covenant of grace, and teach us the wisdom that comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. SONG Mighty to Save A TIME WITH CHILDREN Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Heritage Sunday 8:30 a.m. Festival 9:45 a.m. Celebrate! 11 a.m. Celebrate! 6 p.m. The Well Wednesday during Lent 12:10 p.m., 5:30 p.m. And 7:00 p.m. Worship Notes Thank you for spending this time in worship! Prior to worship you may find it helpful to bookmark the scripture readings in your pew Bible. Large Print Bibles and bulletins are available from the ushers. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out www.goodshepherd Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP it is available for iphone and Android Smartphones Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. OLD TESTAMENT READING Exodus 20:1-17 Page 73 in the pew Bible After escaping from slavery, the Israelites come to Mount Sinai, where God teaches them how to live in community. The Ten Commandments proclaim that God alone is worthy of worship. Flowing from God, the life of the community flourishes when based on honesty, trust, fidelity, and respect for life, family, and property. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL SONG Glorious Day GOSPEL READING John 2:13-22 Page 96 in the pew Bible Jesus attacks the commercialization of religion by driving merchants out of the temple. When challenged, he responds mysteriously, with the first prediction of his own death and resurrection. In the midst of a seemingly stable religious center, Jesus suggests that the center itself has changed. The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON SONG OF RESPONSE All of Creation AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed 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. PRAYERS OF GOD S PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE OF JESUS The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. MINISTRY & MISSION HIGHLIGHTS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com INTRODUCTION OF INTERN PASTOR SELVA PERIANNAN OFFERING PRAYER 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; through Christ our Lord. 2
OFFERING AND SONG God of Wonders Our offering is a significant act of worship, and we now worship God through our giving. God s mission and ministry for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is completely dependent upon your faithful and generous giving. PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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. INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE MEAL Jesus died and rose again, and in this sacrament, our Lord Jesus is present with us in a special and mysterious way. Everyone is welcome at the Lord s Table and may receive the gifts of bread and wine. Gluten-free wafers are available by request and the chalice is divided to provide wine on the darker side and grape juice on the lighter side. Thank You for your ministry today! Preaching Pastor Bob Caranicas Presiding Pastor Craig Schweitzer Worship Team Robert Hart Bill Thompson Erin Hill-Oban Erin Jacobson Mike Gilbertson Drew Wyum SONG More Precious than Silver SONG You Never Let Go POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Christ our Lord. Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BENEDICTION 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 Lord s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises by Paul Baloche 2003 Integrity's Hosanna! Music All rights Reserved. Mighty to Save by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan 2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. in U.S. & Canada by Integrity s Hosanna! Music) All Creation Words and Music Brian Doerksen and Steve Mitchinson Copyright 1999 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), administered by Mercy/Vineyard Publishing in North America. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission God of Wonders words and music by Marc Byrd and Steve Hindalong 2000 Meaux Meryl/Storm Boy Music More Precious than Silver by Lynn DeShazo 1982 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Never Let You Go 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Awesome God Words and Music by Rich Mullins 1988 BMG Songs, Inc. Worship questions or conversations contact: Peder Gulleson at peder@goodshepherdbismarck.com SONG Awesome God DISMISSAL Marked with the cross of Christ, go forth to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3