Service of Holy Communion The Holy Trinity First Sunday after Pentecost May 27, 2018 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. St. John s Lutheran Church Northfield, Minnesota
Welcome to worship at St. John s! We especially welcome all who are visiting this morning! All are invited to sign the welcome sheets in the black folders at the end of the pews. Please pass them to the center and then back so you can greet those worshipping around you. Ushers will gather these following worship. In the red pew hymnal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship), page numbers are at the bottom of the page in the front section, and hymn numbers are at the top of the page in the hymn section. An asterisk (*) invites you to stand as you are able. P Pastor, L Leader (Assisting Minister), C Congregation Children are welcome to participate throughout our worship service, including at Holy Communion. Parents, please assist children when they come forward for communion to extend their hands if they are to receive the bread and wine. Children s Bibles and activity bags are available at both entrances to the Sanctuary and scribble cards are available in the pews. Hearing assistance devices are available outside the Sanctuary or from an usher. Large print bulletins are available for worship services. + + + St. John s Lutheran Church is a community grounded in the promise of God s grace, and called to extend Christ s welcome to all people. Every day, Christ meets us all just as we are, extending love to people of every age, race or ethnicity, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, marital or relationship status, economic circumstance, educational achievement, political affiliation, or religious background. While we do not always agree, we choose to walk and grow in faith together, believing that God creates diversity, and loves and welcomes us. 2
Trinity Sunday, always the first Sunday after Pentecost, is traditionally a time to reflect on the whole of our Trinitarian faith. This Sunday, rather than have the proclamation of a single sermon, we will use this occasion to reflect on the Trinitarian character of our worship how we as a worshipping assembly bear witness to God s creating, redeeming and sanctifying work in the world. Each of our major movements of worship will be preceded by a short reflection. Prelude Partita on nicaea Charles Callahan Robert Buckley Farlee Welcome and Announcements *Gathering Hymn No. 532 Stanzas 1 and 2 Gather Us In Reflection *Confession Front of hymnal, page 94 *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. 3
*Hymn of Praise Now the Feast and Celebration Refrain all singing, Verses cantor *Prayer of the Day P Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. Reflection First Reading Isaiah 6:1-8 Spark Story Bible, page 166; Pew Bible, page 553 After the reading: L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. 4
Psalmody Psalm 29:1-6 Refrain from Hymn 574, Here I Am, Lord All singing: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glo- ry and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God's name; worship the LORD in the beau- ty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is a pow- erful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the ce- dars of Lebanon; 6 the LORD makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. Refrain all Second Reading Romans 8:12-17 Pew Bible, page 919 After the reading: L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. *Gospel Acclamation 5
*Gospel John 3:1-17 Pew Bible, page 863 Before the reading: P The Holy Gospel according to John, the 3 rd chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. After the reading: P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. Reflection Hymn of the Day No. 413 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! *The Nicene Creed Front of hymnal, page 104 *Prayers of Intercession After each petition: L Lord, in your mercy, C hear our prayer. *Peace P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. You are invited to share God s peace with those around you. 6
Offering of Our Gifts Music at the Offering: Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now Thomas Keesecker *Offering Hymn As the Grains of Wheat *Offering Prayer L Let us pray together. a Merciful God, you open wide your hand and satisfy the need of every living thing. You have set this feast before us. Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to embrace it. Open our lives to live it. We pray this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Reflection 7
*Great Thanksgiving 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. P It is indeed right we praise your name and join their unending hymn: *Eucharistic Prayer *The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. 8
All God s children are welcome at the table. This morning we commune by means of intinction (dipping the wafer into the chalice). You will be given a wafer and offered a choice of two chalices. The wine is red; the grape juice is white. Gluten-free wafers are available in the center, and there is a chalice of grape juice in the center for the gluten-free wafers only. If you are unable to come forward, let an usher know, and communion will be brought to you. On the last Sunday of the month during communion, we offer the practice of anointing with oil on your brow and receive a blessing. If you want, you may ask for a specific prayer blessing from the anointer. Music during Communion Lamb of God Hymn No. 735 Hymn No. 412 Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth Come, Join the Dance of Trinity Reflection *Post-Communion Blessing 9
*Prayer after Communion L Let us pray. a Jesus Christ, host of this meal, you have given us not only this bread and cup, but your very self, that we may feast on your great love. Filled again by these signs of your grace, may we hunger for your reign of justice, may we thirst for your way of peace, for you are Lord forevermore. Amen. (10:00) *Blessing and Farewell to the Kelvie Family *Blessing Response: C Amen. *Sending Hymn No. 414 Stanzas 1 and 4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name *Dismissal L Go in peace. The Spirit sends us forth to serve. a Thanks be to God. Postlude Holy God, We Praise Your Name Wayne L. Wold + + + 10
Third Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Psalm 81:1-10 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23-3:6 11
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Pam Fickenscher and Jonathan Davis, Pastors Carol Benson, Director of Alleluia and Jubilate Choirs Melissa Berthelsen, Parish Nurse Julie Brehmer, Director of Children s Ministry Tim Byers, Facility Manager Leah H. Garlie, Office Manager Angie Gehring / Rebekah Thomas, Youth Support Staff Christy Hall-Holt / Mary Kelvie, Shared Ministry Coordinators Zachery Pelletier, Director of Rejoice Ringers Dylan Gehring / Marvin Perez, Security and Custodial Assistants Nathan Proctor, Organist and Director of Worship, Music & Arts Bernie Renander, Financial Manager Call the Church Office, or check the website for a complete listing of staff emails. 16