North/West Lower Michigan Synod Assembly 2018 Monday Morning Eucharist 8:00AM Lansing Center, Lansing, MI Assembly Guide
GATHERING 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. PRAYER OF THE DAY The presiding minister leads the prayer of the day. Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer. God of heaven and earth, guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. The assembly is seated. WORD READING Joel 2:26-28 A reading from Joel. 26 You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame. 27 You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, the LORD, am your God and there is no other. And my people shall never again be put to shame. 28 Then afterwards I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your elders shall dream dreams, and your young people shall see visions. The reading may be concluded: Word of God, word of life. The assembly responds: Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The assembly stands to welcome the gospel. GOSPEL John 16:12-15 The holy gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. 12 I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you. The gospel concludes: The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON First Call Rostered Leaders The Rev. Jane Mountain, Our Savior s Lutheran, Muskegon The Rev. Ryan Prondzinski, Christ, Michigan Center The Rev. Jennifer Michael, St. Peter, Battle Creek The Rev. Dan Schewe, Trinity, Grand Rapids The Rev. Emily Olsen, Christ the King, Gladwin
HYMN OF THE DAY ELW 532 Gather Us In
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION The assisting minister addresses the assembly. Rejoicing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we pray for the witness of the church, the wholeness of creation, and all who are in need. A brief silence. The assisting minister continues. Holy God, we pray for the congregation and other concerns that we name aloud or in the silence of our hearts; Lord, in your mercy, Receive our prayer. The presiding minister concludes the prayers. We entrust all our prayers to you, gracious God. Receive them by the power of the Holy Spirit and the love of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. MEAL DIALOGUE PREFACE - WEEKDAYS HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE LORD S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION COMMUNION
COMMUNION SONG ELW 336 Lamb of God
COMMUNION HYMNS ELW 793 Be Thou My Vision
ELW 753 Dona nobis pacem PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION The assisting minister offers the following prayer. Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BLESSING The presiding minister offers the following blessing. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. DISMISSAL The assisting minister offers the following command for the assembly. Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God.
Presiding Minister Assisting Minister Lector Music Director Rev. Sarah Friesen-Carper Rev. Kristina Truhan Rev. Karen Neimeyer Rev. Haley Vay Beaman First Call Rostered Leaders currently serving in NWLM Synod Rev. Jennifer Michael, St. Peter, Battle Creek Rev. Jane Mountain, Our Savior s Lutheran, Muskegon Rev. Karen Neimeyer, Trinity, Grand Rapids Rev. Emily Olsen, Christ the King, Gladwin Rev. Ryan Prondzinski, Christ, Michigan Center Rev. Martha Reid, St. James, Jackson Rev. Dan Schewe, Trinity, Grand Rapids Rev. Kristina Truhan, Faith, Saginaw From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # SAS020890.