ORDER OF SERVICE

April 28, 2024

Now the Feast  |  Fifth Sunday if Easter

Assisting Minister: Kenneth Kwan

Communion:  Maureen & Wendy

Ushers:  Alan & Olive

Readers:  Bob & Debbie

Kitchen:  Liz

Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

PPT:  Barry

Audio:  Eva

Livestream:  Peter

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

– Separate Slideshow

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

COS CHILDREN’S CHORUS

Singing Two Songs

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE  (page 3)

SALUTATION  (page 7)

NOW THE FEAST  (page 4)

THE LORD BE WITH YOU

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ACTS 8:26-40 (Bob & Debbie)

PSALM 22:25-31

1 JOHN 4:7-21 (Bob & Debbie)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 3)

JOHN 15:1-8

KIDS’ MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 629

Abide With Me

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide.

The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.

When other helpers fail and comforts flee,

help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;

earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;

change and decay in all around I see;

O thou who changest not, abide with me.

I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour;

what but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?

Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless;

ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.

Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?

I triumph still, if thou abide with me!

Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,

shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;

heav'n's morning breaks,

and earth's vain shadows flee;

in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Text: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847

OFFERTORY PRAYER

MAASAI CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING  (page 11)

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 1

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 2

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 3

THROUGH CHRIST

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Spanish)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (page 14)

COMMUNION SONG 1: CCLI # 6367165

We Believe

In this time of desperation

When all we know is doubt and fear

There is only one foundation

We believe, we believe

In this broken generation

When all is dark You help us see

There is only one salvation

We believe, we believe

We believe in God the Father

We believe in Jesus Christ

We believe in the Holy Spirit

And He's given us new life

We believe in the Crucifixion

We believe that He conquered death

We believe in the resurrection

And He's coming back again

We believe

So, let our faith be more than anthems

Greater than the songs we sing

And in our weakness and temptations

We believe, we believe

We believe in God the Father

We believe in Jesus Christ

We believe in the Holy Spirit

And He's given us new life

We believe in the Crucifixion

We believe that He conquered death

We believe in the resurrection

And He's coming back again

We believe

Let the lost be found and the dead be raised

In the here and now let love invade

Let the church live loud Our God we'll say

We believe, we believe

And the gates of Hell will not prevail

For the power of God has torn the veil

Now we know Your love will never fail

We believe, we believe

We believe in God the Father

We believe in Jesus Christ

We believe in the Holy Spirit

And He's given us new life

We believe in the Crucifixion

We believe that He conquered death

We believe in the resurrection

And He's coming back,

He's coming back again,

He's coming back again,

We believe

We believe

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 978

God Welcomes All

God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

God's love is strong and it never ends.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: CCLI# 4674166

You Never Let go

Even though I walk through the valley

Of the shadow of death

Your perfect love is casting out fear

And even when I’m caught in the middle

Of the storms of this life

I won’t turn back, I know You are near

And I will fear no evil

For my God is with me

And if my God is with me

Whom then shall I fear?

Whom then shall I fear?

Oh no, You never let go

Through the calm and through the storm

Oh no, You never let go

In every high and every low

Oh no, You never let go

Lord, You never let go of me

I can see a light that is coming

For the heart that holds on

A glorious light beyond all compare

There will be an end to these troubles

But until that day comes

We’ll live to know You here on the earth

And I will fear.

Oh no, You never let go…

You keep on loving And You never let go

I can see a light that is coming

For the heart that holds on

There will be an end to these troubles

But until that day comes

Still I will praise You,

Still I will praise You

Oh no, You never let go

Through the calm and through the storm

Oh no, You never let go

In every high and every low

Oh no, You never let go

Lord, You never let go of me

Oh no, You never let go

Through the calm and through the storm

Oh no, You never let go

In every high and every low

Oh no, You never let go

Lord, You never let go of me

Lord, You never let go of me

Beth Redman and Matt Redman © 2005 Thankyou Music

BLESSING

SONG:

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

April 21 24, 2024

Setting 8  |  Good Shepherd Sunday

Assisting Minister: Rosa Maria

Communion:  Kenneth & Vanessa

Ushers:  Sherry & August

Reader:  Brenda

Kitchen:  Lisa

Closing:  Brenda & Diane

PPT:  Diane

Audio:  Eva

Livestream:  Peter

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

-  Separate Slideshow

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 641

All Are Welcome

Let us build a house where love can dwell

and all can safely live,

a place where saints and children tell

how hearts learn to forgive.

Built of hopes and dreams and visions,

rock of faith and vault of grace;

here the love of Christ shall end divisions:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where prophets speak,

and words are strong and true,

where all God's children dare to seek

to dream God's reign anew.

Here the cross shall stand as witness

and as symbol of God's grace;

here as one we claim the faith of Jesus:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where love is found

in water, wine and wheat:

a banquet hall on holy ground

where peace and justice meet.

Here the love of God, through Jesus,

is revealed in time and space;

as we share in Christ the feast that frees us:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where hands will reach

beyond the wood and stone

to heal and strengthen, serve and teach,

and live the Word they've known.

Here the outcast and the stranger

bear the image of God's face;

let us bring an end to fear and danger:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where all are named,

their songs and visions heard

and loved and treasured, taught and claimed

as words within the Word.

Built of tears and cries and laughter,

prayers of faith and songs of grace,

let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE ELESION  (p 184)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ACTS 4:5-12 (Reader: Brenda)

PSALM 23

1 JOHN 3:16-24 (Reader: Brenda)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 188)

JOHN 10:11-18

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 780

Shepherd Me O God

Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.

God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want,

I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love,

I walk by the quiet waters of peace.

Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.

Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul,

you lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth,

my spirit shall sing the music of your name.

Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.

Though I should wander the valley of death,

I fear no evil, for you are at my side,

your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope.

Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.

You have set me a banquet of love

in the face of hatred,

crowning me with love beyond my pow'r to hold.

Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.

Surely your kindness and mercy follow me

all the days of my life;

I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore.

Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.

Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950, based on Psalm 23

Text © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (p 11)

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Sung)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 191)

COMMUNION SONG 1:

You Are My Shepherd

You are my shepherd, I shall never want;

You make me lie in pastoral fields;

You lead me, You steer me,

beside the living waters still.

Though I walk through the valley

of the shadow of death,

I will fear no ill.

For You are with me eternally,

Your rod and staff comfort me still.

You are my shepherd, I shall never want;

You make me lie in pastoral fields;

You lead me, You steer me,

beside the living waters still.

I sit at the table You prepare for me;

I eat with my friends and my foes.

With heavenly oil, You anoint my soul.

My cup is full, it overflows.

Surely, truly, just have You have promised me,

Goodness and mercy shall follow me, all of my days.

You are my shepherd, I shall never want;

You make me lie in pastoral fields;

You lead me, You steer me,

 beside the living waters still.

You lead me, You steer me…..

Beside…the living waters still.

©2011 Gerry Parsons

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 978

God Welcomes All

God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

God's love is strong and it never ends.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: CCLI-4822372

How Can I Keep From Singing

There is an endless song

Echoes in my soul

I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come

I am holding on

To the rock I cling

How can I keep from singing Your praise

How can I ever say enough

How amazing is Your love

How can I keep from shouting Your name

I know I am loved by the King

And it makes my heart (want to sing)

I will lift my eyes

In the darkest night

For I know my Saviour lives

And I will walk with You

Knowing You'll see me through

And sing the songs You give

How can I keep from singing Your praise

How can I ever say enough

How amazing is Your love

How can I keep from shouting Your name

I know I am loved by the King

And it makes my heart (want to sing)

Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Matt Redman © 2006 Rising Springs Music

BLESSING

SONG:

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

April 14, 2024

SETTING 6  |  Third Sunday of Easter

Assisting Minister: Maureen & Aiden

Communion & Assistants: Antonio & Fátima

Ushers: Larry & Olive

Reader: Sarah

Kitchen: Maureen

Closing: Brenda & Gerry

PPT: Barry

Audio: Aiden

Livestream: August

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Play separate ANNOUNCEMENTS PPT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 396

Spirit of Gentleness

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You moved on the waters, you called to the deep,

then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep;

and over the eons you called to each thing:

"Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings."

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You swept through the desert, you stung with the sand,

and you goaded your people with a law and a land;

and when they were blinded with idols and lies,

then you spoke through your prophets to open
their eyes.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill,

then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still;

and down in the city you called once again,

when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes.

From the bondage of sorrow all the captives dream dreams;

our women see visions, our men clear their eyes.

With bold new decisions your people arise.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940

Text © 1978 James K. Manley, admin. Augsburg Fortress

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE (p 165)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ACTS 3:12-19  (Sarah Pawlos)

PSALM 4

1 JOHN 3:1-7  (Sarah Pawlos)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 171)

LUKE 24:36B-48 (Gospel)

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer Wilson

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 608

Softly & Tenderly Jesus is Calling

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,

calling for you and for me.

See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,

watching for you and for me.

"Come home, (Come home,)

come home! (come home!)

You who are weary, come home."

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,

calling, "O sinner, come home!"

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,

pleading for you and for me?

Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,

mercies for you and for me?

"Come home, (Come home,)

come home! (come home!)

You who are weary, come home."

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,

calling, "O sinner, come home!"

Oh, for the wonderful love he has promised,

promised for you and for me!

Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,

pardon for you and for me.

"Come home, (Come home,)

come home! (come home!)

You who are weary, come home."

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,

calling, "O sinner, come home!"

Text: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909

OFFERTORY PRAYER

BAPTIM OF ELINOR WOLFE

PROFESSION OF FAITH

THANKSGIVING AT THE FONT

BAPTISM

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 215

Blessed Be God, Who Chose You

Blessed be God,

who chose you in Christ.

Live in love as Christ loved us.

(2X)

Text: Welcome to Christ, 1997  © 1997 Augsburg Fortress

WELCOME

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Spanish)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 174)

COMMUNION SONG 1: CCLI# 7068424

What a Beautiful Name

You were the Word at the beginning

One with God the Lord Most High

Your hidden glory in creation

Now revealed in You our Christ

What a beautiful Name it is

What a beautiful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a beautiful Name it is

Nothing compares to this

What a beautiful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

You didn’t want heaven without us

So Jesus You brought heaven down

My sin was great Your love was greater

What could separate us now

What a wonderful Name it is

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a wonderful Name it is

Nothing compares to this

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

Death could not hold You

The veil tore before You

You silence the boast of sin and grave

The heavens are roaring

The praise of Your glory

For You are raised to life again

You have no rival

You have no equal

Now and forever God You reign

Yours is the kingdom

Yours is the glory

Yours is the Name above all names

What a powerful Name it is

What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a powerful Name it is

Nothing can stand against

What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

Words and Music by Ben Fielding & Brooke Ligertwood

COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 472

Eat This Bread

Eat this bread, drink this cup,

come to me and never be hungry.

Eat this bread, drink this cup,

trust in me and you will not thirst.

(2X)

Text: Taizé Community

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: CCLI #4662491 

Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)

Praise is rising

Eyes are turning to You

We turn to You

Hope is stirring

Hearts are yearning for You

We long for You

When we see You

We find strength to face the day

In Your presence

All our fears are washed away

Washed away

Hosanna hosanna

You are the God who saves us

Worthy of all our praises

Hosanna hosanna

Come have Your way among us

We welcome You here Lord Jesus

Hear the sound of

Hearts returning to You

We turn to You

In Your Kingdom

Broken lives are made new

You make us new

When we see You

We find strength to face the day

In Your presence

All our fears are washed away

Washed away

Hosanna hosanna

You are the God who saves us

Worthy of all our praises

Hosanna hosanna

Come have Your way among us

We welcome You here Lord Jesus

When we see You

We find strength to face the day

In Your presence

All our fears are washed away

When we see You

We find strength to face the day

In Your presence

All our fears are washed away

Washed away

Hosanna hosanna

You are the God who saves us

Worthy of all our praises

Hosanna hosanna

Come have Your way among us

We welcome You here Lord Jesus

(2X)

Authors: Brenton Brown, Paul Beloche

© 2005, 2006 Thankyou Music; Integrity's Hosanna! Music

BLESSING

SHARING THE PEACE

SONG: Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

ORDER OF SERVICE

April 7, 2024

Setting 10  |  Second Sunday of Easter

Assisting Minister:  Wendy

Communion:  Wendy & Lola

Ushers:   Joe & Pat

Reader:   Maureen

Kitchen:  Olive

Closing:   Gerry & Diane

PPT: Christina

Audio: Eva

Livestream: Michael

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 785

When Peace Like a River (It Is Well)

When peace like a river attendeth my way,

when sorrows like sea billows roll,

whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

it is well, it is well with my soul.

It is well (it is well)

with my soul, (with my soul,)

it is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet,
though trials should come,

let this blest assurance control,

that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

and has shed his own blood for my soul.

It is well (it is well)

with my soul, (with my soul,)

it is well, it is well with my soul.

He lives--oh, the bliss of this glorious thought;

my sin, not in part, but the whole,

is nailed to his cross and I bear it no more.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

It is well (it is well)

with my soul, (with my soul,)

it is well, it is well with my soul.

Lord, hasten the day when our faith shall be sight,

the clouds be rolled back as a scroll,

the trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend;

even so it is well with my soul.

It is well (it is well)

with my soul, (with my soul,)

it is well, it is well with my soul.

Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE  (p 203)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE  (p 204)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ACTS 4:32-35 (Maureen)

PSALM 133

1 JOHN 1:1–2:2 (Maureen)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 205)

JOHN 20:19-31 (Gospel)

MESSAGE: Sarah Pawlos

Written by Pastor Warren Nielsen (retired)

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY:

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Why should I feel discouraged,

why should the shadows come,

Why should my heart be lonely,

and long for heav’n and home,

When Jesus is my portion?

My constant Friend is He:

His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me.

I sing because I’m happy,

I sing because I’m free,

For His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,”

His tender word I hear,

And resting on His goodness,

I lose my doubts and fears;

Though by the path He leadeth,

but one step I may see;

His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me.

I sing because I’m happy,

I sing because I’m free,

For His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me.

Whenever I am tempted,

whenever clouds arise,

When songs give place to sighing,

when hope within me dies,

I draw the clos-er to Him,

from care He sets me free;

His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me.

I sing because I’m happy,

I sing because I’m free,

For His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches me.

1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel

OFFERTORY PRAYER

MAASAI CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Sung)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 208)

COMMUNION SONG 1:

Alone

It was alone the Saviour prayed

In dark Gethsemane;

Alone He drained the bitter cup

And suffered there for me.

Alone, alone, He bore it all alone;

He gave Himself to save His own,

He suffered, bled and died alone, alone.

It was alone the Saviour stood

In Pilate’s judgment hall;

Alone the crown of thorns He wore,

Forsaken thus by all.

Alone, alone, He bore it all alone;

He gave Himself to save His own,

He suffered, bled and died alone, alone.

Alone upon the cross He hung

That others He might save;

Forsaken then by God and man,

Alone, His life He gave.

Alone, alone, He bore it all alone;

He gave Himself to save His own,

He suffered, bled and died alone, alone.

Can you reject such matchless love?

Can you His claim disown?

Come, give your all in gratitude,

Nor leave Him thus alone.

Alone, alone, He bore it all alone;

He gave Himself to save His own,

He suffered, bled and died alone, alone.

Lyrics and Music: Ben H. Price 1914

COMMUNION SONG 2:

Beyond The Sunset

Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning,

When with our Saviour heav’n is begun.

Earth’s toiling ended, O glorious dawning;

Beyond the sunset when day is done.

Beyond the sunset, no clouds will gather;

No storms will threaten, no fears annoy;

O day of gladness, O day unending,

Beyond the sunset, eternal joy!

Beyond the sunset, a hand will guide me

To God the Father, whom I adore;

His glorious presence, His words of welcome,

Will be my portion on that fair shore.

Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion

With our dear loved ones who’ve gone before.

In that fair homeland we’ll know no parting,

Beyond the sunset for evermore!

Virgil P Brock & Blanche Kerr Brock

© 1964 The Rodeheaver Co.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

BLESSING

SENDING SONG: ELW 856

How Great Thou Art

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

consider all the works thy hand hath made,

I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,

thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades

I wander,

I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;

when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

But when I think that God, his Son not sparing,

sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,

that on the cross my burden gladly bearing

he bled and died to take away my sin;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,

and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration

and there proclaim, “My God, how great thou art!”

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Text: Carl G. Boberg, 1859-1940; tr. and adapt. Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989.

SONG OF PEACE

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

March 31, 2024

Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day

Assisting Minister: Kenneth

Communion:  Kenneth & Vanessa

Ushers:  Larry & Al

Readers:  Kenneth or Brenda

Kitchen:  Pat Johnson

Closing:  Brenda

PPT:  Barry

Audio:  Eva

Livestream:  Peter

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 365

Jesus Christ is Risen Today

Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!

our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!

who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!

suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!

unto Christ, our heav'nly king, Alleluia!

who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!

sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!

our salvation have procured; Alleluia!

now above the sky he's king, Alleluia!

where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!

praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!

praise him, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia!

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Text: Latin carol, 14th cent., sts. 1-3; tr. J. Walsh, Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, st. 4

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE (p 175)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE (p 176)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

ACTS 10:34-43

PSALM 118:1-2, 14-24

ISAIAH 25:6-9

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 179)

MARK 16:1-8

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

Sharing a story by Pastor Walt Wangerin

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 376

Thine is the Glory

Thine is the glory,

risen, conqu'ring Son;

endless is the vict'ry

thou o'er death hast won!

Angels in bright raiment

rolled the stone away,

kept the folded grave-clothes

where thy body lay.

Thine is the glory,

risen, conqu'ring Son;

endless is the vict'ry

thou o'er death hast won!

Lo, Jesus meets thee,

risen from the tomb!

Lovingly he greets thee,

scatters fear and gloom;

let his church with gladness

hymns of triumph sing,

for the Lord now liveth;

death hath lost its sting!

Thine is the glory,

risen, conqu'ring Son;

endless is the vict'ry

thou o'er death hast won!

Text: Edmond Budry, 1854-1932; tr. R. Birch Hoyle, 1875-1939

OFFERTORY PRAYER

CONTEMPORARY CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

BAPTISM AND AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM

• -          PROFESSION OF FAITH
• -          THANKSGIVING AT THE FONT
• -          BAPTISM
• -          PRESENTATION OF CANDLES
• -          PRESENTATION OF GIFTS &
  CONGREGATIONAL WELCOME

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Mandarin/English)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 182)

COMMUNION SONG 1:  CCLI-7001228

Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)

The moon and stars they wept

The morning sun was dead

The Saviour of the world was fallen

His body on the cross

His blood poured out for us

The weight of every curse upon Him

One final breath He gave

As Heaven looked away

The Son of God was laid in darkness

A battle in the grave

The war on death was waged

The power of hell forever broken

The ground began to shake

The stone was rolled away

His perfect love could not be overcome

Now death where is your sting

Our resurrected King

Has rendered you defeated

Forever, He is glorified

Forever, He is lifted high

Forever, He is risen

He is alive

He is alive

The ground began to shake

The stone was rolled away

His perfect love could not be overcome

Now death where is your sting

Our resurrected King

Has rendered you defeated

Forever, He is glorified

Forever, He is lifted high

Forever, He is risen

He is alive

He is alive

We sing Hallelujah

We sing Hallelujah

We sing Hallelujah

The Lamb has overcome

(repeat)

Forever, He is glorified

Forever, He is lifted high

Forever, He is risen

He is alive

He is alive

(repeat)

© 2013 Bethel Worship Publishing; Kari Jobe Carnes Music;
Worship Together Music; Bethel Music Publishing

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 978

God Welcomes All

God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

God's love is strong and it never ends.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

BLESSING

SENDING SONG : ELW 369

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia!

Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia!

Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia!

offer praise with love replete, Alleluia!

at the paschal victim's feet. Alleluia!

For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia!

sinless in the sinner's stead. Alleluia!

Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!

now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!

Christ, the victim undefiled, Alleluia!

God and sinners reconciled, Alleluia!

when contending death and life, Alleluia!

met in strange and awesome strife. Alleluia!

Christians, on this holy day, Alleluia!

all your grateful homage pay; Alleluia!

Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!

now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!

Text: attr. Wipo of Burgundy, d. c. 1050;
tr. Jane E. Leeson, 1807-1882, alt.

SONG:

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

March 24, 2024

Good Friday

Assisting Minister: Kenneth

Ushers:  Sherry & August

Readers:  Bob & Debbie

Closing:  Brenda

PPT:  Barry

Audio:  Eva

Livestream:  Peter

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

WELCOME

GATHERING PRAYER

GATHERING SONG: ELW 349

Ah, Holy Jesus

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended

that we to judge thee have

in hate pretended?

By foes derided, by thine own rejected,

O most afflicted.

Who was the guilty?

Who brought this upon thee?

Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee.

'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee;

I crucified thee.

Lo, the Good Shepherd

for the sheep is offered;

the slave hath sinned,

and the Son hath suffered;

for our atonement,

while we nothing heeded,

God interceded.

For me, kind Jesus, was thine incarnation,

thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation;

thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,

for my salvation.

Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee,

I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee;

think on thy pity and thy love unswerving,

not my deserving.

Text: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; tr. Robert Bridges, 1844-1930

ISAIAH 52:13–53:12 (Bob & Debbie)

SONG:

Lead Me To The Cross

Saviour I come, quiet my soul,

remember

Redemption’s hill,

where Your blood was spilled,

for my ransom

Everything I once held dear,

I count it all as loss

Lead me to the cross,

where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself, I belong to You,

Oh lead me.

Lead me to the cross.

You were as I, tempted and tried, human.

The word became flesh,

bore my sin and death,

now you're risen

Everything I once held dear,

I count it all as loss

Lead me to the cross,

where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself, I belong to You,

Oh lead me.

Lead me to the cross.

To your heart (2x)

Lead me to your heart (2x)

Lead me to the cross,

where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself, I belong to You,

Oh lead me.

Lead me to the cross,

where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself, I belong to You,

Oh lead me.

Lead me to the cross.

CCLI # 4785828

PSALM 22

HEBREWS 10:16-25 (Bob & Debbie)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 179)

GOSPEL: JOHN 18:33–19:42

(Pastor Jennifer, Pastor Tim, Kenneth)

SONG:

Remembrance

Oh, how could it be

That my God would welcome

me into this mystery

Take this bread, take this wine

Now the simple made divine

for any to receive

By Your mercy, we come to Your table

By Your grace, You are making us faithful

Lord, we remember You

And remembrance leads us to worship

And as we worship You

Our worship leads to communion

We respond to Your invitation,

we remember You

See His body, see His blood

Know that He has overcome

every trial we will face

None too lost to be saved

None too broken or ashamed,

all are welcome in this place

By Your mercy, we come to Your table

By Your grace, You are making us faithful

Lord, we remember You

And remembrance leads us to worship

And as we worship You

Our worship leads to communion

We respond to Your invitation,

we remember You

Dying You destroyed our death

Rising You restored our life

Lord Jesus, come in glory,

Lord Jesus, come in glory,

Dying You destroyed our death

Rising You restored our life

Lord Jesus, come in glory,

Lord Jesus, come in glory,

Lord Jesus, come in glory,

Lord Jesus, come in glory

Lord, we remember You

And remembrance leads us to worship

And as we worship You

Our worship leads to communion

We respond to Your invitation

We respond to Your invitation,

we remember You

CCLI #5484616

MESSAGE  (Pastor Tim)

OFFERING / NAIL / PETITIONS (at the cross)

SONG OF THE DAY 1: ELW 353

Were You There

Were you there

when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there

when they crucified my Lord?

Oh, sometimes it causes me

to tremble, tremble, tremble.

Were you there

when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there

when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there

when they nailed him to the tree?

Oh, sometimes it causes me

to tremble, tremble, tremble.

Were you there

when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there

when they pierced him in the side?

Were you there

when they pierced him in the side?

Oh, sometimes it causes me

to tremble, tremble, tremble.

Were you there

when they pierced him in the side?

Were you there

when the sun refused to shine?

Were you there

when the sun refused to shine?

Oh, sometimes it causes me

to tremble, tremble, tremble.

Were you there

when the sun refused to shine?

Were you there

when they laid him in the tomb?

Were you there

when they laid him in the tomb?

Oh, sometimes it causes me

to tremble, tremble, tremble.

Were you there

when they laid him in the tomb?

Text: African American spiritual

SONG OF THE DAY 2: ELW 347

Go to Dark Gethsemane

Go to dark Gethsemane,

all who feel the tempter's pow'r;

your Redeemer's conflict see.

Watch with him one bitter hour;

turn not from his griefs away;

learn from Jesus Christ to pray.

Follow to the judgment hall,

view the Lord of life arraigned;

oh, the wormwood and the gall!

Oh, the pangs his soul sustained!

Shun not suff'ring, shame, or loss;

learn from him to bear the cross.

Calv'ry's mournful mountain climb;

there, adoring at his feet,

mark that miracle of time,

God's own sacrifice complete.

"It is finished!" hear him cry;

learn from Jesus Christ to die.

Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854

BIDDING PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER (German - Albert)

SENDING SONG: ELW 338

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the cross of Jesus

I long to take my stand;

the shadow of a mighty rock

within a weary land,

a home within a wilderness,

a rest upon the way,

from the burning of the noontide heat

and burdens of the day.

Upon the cross of Jesus,

my eye at times can see

the very dying form of one

who suffered there for me.

And from my contrite heart, with tears,

two wonders I confess:

the wonder of his glorious love

and my unworthiness.

I take, O cross, your shadow

for my abiding place;

I ask no other sunshine than

the sunshine of his face;

content to let the world go by,

to know no gain nor loss,

my sinful self my only shame,

my glory all, the cross.

Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607–1676, based on Arnulf of Louvain, d. 1250

SENDING

All depart in silence

ORDER OF SERVICE

March 24, 2024

Now the Feast  |  Palm Sunday

Assisting Minister: Maureen Jones

Communion:  Maureen & Vanessa

Ushers:  Joe & Pat

Readers:  Maureen

Kitchen:  Lucy

Closing:  Brenda

PPT:  Barry

Audio:  Eva

Livestream:  August

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- Separate Slideshow

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL: MARK 11:1-11

BLESSING OF THE PALMS

PROCESSION

GATHERING SONG: ELW 344

All Glory Laud and Honour

All glory, laud, and honour

to you, redeemer, king,

to whom the lips of children

made sweet hosannas ring.

You are the king of Israel

and David's royal Son,

now in the Lord's name coming,

our King and Blessed One.

All glory, laud, and honour

to you, redeemer, king,

to whom the lips of children

made sweet hosannas ring.

The company of angels

are praising you on high;

creation and all mortals

in chorus make reply.

All glory, laud, and honour

to you, redeemer, king,

to whom the lips of children

made sweet hosannas ring.

The multitude of pilgrims

with palms before you went;

our praise and prayer and anthems

before you we present.

All glory, laud, and honour

to you, redeemer, king,

to whom the lips of children

made sweet hosannas ring.

To you, before your passion,

they sang their hymns of praise.

To you, now high exalted,

our melody we raise.

All glory, laud, and honour

to you, redeemer, king,

to whom the lips of children

made sweet hosannas ring.

Their praises you accepted;

accept the prayers we bring,

great author of all goodness,

O good and gracious King.

All glory, laud, and honour

to you, redeemer, king,

to whom the lips of children

made sweet hosannas ring.

Theodulph of Orleans, 760-821; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866

CONFESSION & FORGIVENES

GREETING

KYRIE  (page 3)

SALUTATION  (page 7)

NOW THE FEAST  (page 4)

THE LORD BE WITH YOU

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ISAIAH 50:4-9A (Reader: Maureen)

PSALM 31:9-16

PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 (Reader: Maureen)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 171)

MARK 14:26b-28, 15:1-39

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW351

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

O sacred head, now wounded,

with grief and shame weighed down,

now scornfully surrounded

with thorns, thine only crown;

O sacred head, what glory,

what bliss till now was thine!

Yet, though despised and gory,

I joy to call thee mine.

How pale thou art with anguish,

with sore abuse and scorn;

how does thy face now languish,

which once was bright as morn!

Thy grief and bitter passion

were all for sinners' gain;

mine, mine was the transgression,

but thine the deadly pain.

What language shall I borrow

to thank thee, dearest friend,

for this thy dying sorrow,

thy pity without end?

Oh, make me thine forever,

and should I fainting be,

Lord, let me never, never

outlive my love to thee.

Lord, be my consolation;

shield me when I must die;

remind me of thy passion

when my last hour draws nigh.

These eyes, new faith receiving,

from thee shall never move;

for all who die believing

die safely in thy love.

Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607–1676, based on Arnulf of Louvain,
d. 1250; tr. Composite

OFFERTORY PRAYER

APOSTLES’ CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING  (page 11)

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 1

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 2

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 3

THROUGH CHRIST

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Spanish)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (page 14)

COMMUNION SONG 1: ACS 1084

God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me

God, be the love to search and keep me;

God, be the prayer to move my voice;

God, be the strength to now uphold me:

O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.

Bind to myself the name of Holy,

great cloud of witnesses enfold;

prophets, apostles, angels witness:

O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.

Brightness of sun and glow of moonlight,

flashing of lightning, strength of wind,

depth of the sea to soil of planet:

O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.

Walking behind to hem my journey,

going ahead to light my way,

and from beneath, above, and all ways:

O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.

Christ in the eyes of all who see me,

Christ in the ears that hear my voice,

Christ in the hearts of all who know me:

O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.

Text: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, b. 1967

Text © 2004 This Here Music, admin. Augsburg Fortress

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 978

God Welcomes All

God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

God's love is strong and it never ends.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ACS 1097

10,000 Reasons

Bless the Lord O my soul

O my soul

Worship your holy name

Sing like never before

O my soul

I'll worship Your holy name

The sun comes up

It's a new day dawning

It's time to sing Your song again

Whatever may pass

and whatever lies before me

Let me be singing

when the evening comes

Bless the Lord O my soul

O my soul

Worship your holy name

Sing like never before

O my soul

I'll worship Your holy name

You're rich in love

and You're slow to anger

Your name is great

and Your heart is kind

For all Your goodness

I will keep on singing

10,000 reasons for my heart to find

Bless the Lord O my soul

O my soul

Worship your holy name

Sing like never before

O my soul

I'll worship Your holy name

And on that day

when my strength is failing

The end draws near

and my time has come

Still my soul will sing

Your praise unending

10,000 years and then forever more

Bless the Lord O my soul

O my soul

Worship your holy name

Sing like never before

O my soul

I'll worship Your holy name

Bless the Lord O my soul

O my soul

Worship your holy name

Sing like never before

O my soul

I'll worship Your holy name

I'll worship Your holy name

I'll worship Your holy name

CCLI Song # 6016351

Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman

BLESSING

SONG:

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

March 17, 2024

Setting 8  |  Fifth Sunday in Lent / St. Patrick's Day

Assisting Minister:  Rosa Maria

Communion:  Wendy & Lola

Ushers:  Larry & Olive

Readers:  Brenda

Kitchen:  Olive

Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

PPT:  Diane

Audio:  Eva

Livestream:  Barry

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG:

Draw Me Into Your Presence

Draw me into Your presence (3x)

I want to know You.

For there's life in Your presence

There is life in Your presence (2x)

I want to know You.

Where else can I go?

Where else can I hide?

For only in Your presence, Lord,

Can I find peace of mind.

Draw me into Your presence (3x)

I want to know You.

For there's life in Your presence

There is life in Your presence (2x)

I want to know You.

Where else can I go?

Where else can I hide?

For only in Your presence, Lord,

Can I find peace of mind.

Draw me into Your presence (3x)

I want to know You.

For there's life in Your presence

There is life in Your presence (2x)

I want to know You. (3x)

CCLI# 795266 Teresa Muller

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE ELESION  (p 184)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

JEREMIAH 31:31-34  (Brenda)

SONG:

Create in Me a Clean Heart

Create in me a clean heart, oh God

And renew a right spirit within me

Create in me a clean heart, oh God

And renew a right spirit within me

Cast me not away from Thy presence, oh Lord

And take not Thy holy spirit from me

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation

And renew a right spirit within me

Create in me a clean heart, oh God

And renew a right spirit within me

Create in me a clean heart, oh God

And renew a right spirit within me

Cast me not away from Thy presence, oh Lord

And take not Thy holy spirit from me

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation

And renew a right spirit within me

Songwriter: Keith Green

HEBREWS 5:5-10  (Brenda)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 171)

JOHN 12:20-33  (Gospel)

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

(Sermon by Rev. Erik Reedman Parker)

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 330

Seed That in Earth Is Dying

Seed that in earth is dying

grows into ears of grain.

Grapes that are crushed in the vessel

turn into golden wine.

God, through this mystery grant us

faith in our deepest darkness,

life in our night and death.

We were baptized in Jesus,

into his death and grave,

to resurrection's promise:

praise and eternal life.

Heaven's own praises begin here

where you yourself are near us,

deep in our night and death.

Seed that in earth is dying

rises to bear much fruit.

Christ, as we meet at your table,

give us the bread of life.

Lord, we do thank and adore you!

Unceasing praise of the ages

rises from night and death.

Text: Svein Ellingsen, b. 1929; tr. Hedwig T. Durnbaugh, b. 1929

OFFERTORY PRAYER

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER  (Sung)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 191)

COMMUNION SONG 1:   

Breathe

This is the air I breathe

This is the air I breathe

Your Holy presence living in me

This is my daily bread

This is my daily bread

Your very word spoken to me

And I, I'm desperate for you

And I, I'm lost without you

This is the air I breathe

This is the air I breathe

Your Holy presence living in me

This is my daily bread

This is my daily bread

Your very word spoken to me

And I, I'm desperate for you

And I, I'm lost without you

I'm lost without you

I'm lost without you

I'm lost without you

I'm lost….without you

This is the air I breathe

This is the air…I breathe

CCLI# 1874117  Marie Barnett

© 1995 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing

COMMUNION SONG 2:  ACS 978

God Welcomes All

God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

God's love is strong and it never ends.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ELW 338

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the cross of Jesus

I long to take my stand;

the shadow of a mighty rock

within a weary land,

a home within a wilderness,

a rest upon the way,

from the burning of the noontide heat

and burdens of the day.

Upon the cross of Jesus,

my eye at times can see

the very dying form of one

who suffered there for me.

And from my contrite heart, with tears,

two wonders I confess:

the wonder of his glorious love

and my unworthiness.

I take, O cross, your shadow

for my abiding place;

I ask no other sunshine than

the sunshine of his face;

content to let the world go by,

to know no gain nor loss,

my sinful self my only shame,

my glory all, the cross.

Text: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869

BLESSING

SONG:

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

March 10, 2024

SETTING 6  |  Fourth Sunday in Lent

Assisting Minister: Aiden

Communion & Assistants: Vanessa & Kenneth

Ushers: Sherry & August

Reader: Joyce

Kitchen: Diane

Closing: Brenda & Gerry

PPT: Barry

Audio: Aiden

Livestream: Peter

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Play separate ANNOUNCEMENTS PPT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ACS 994

The Night You Gave Us, God, Has Ended

The night you gave us, God, has ended,

the darkness hails the sun's bright rays;

as shadows flee and earth awakens,

we rise again to sing your praise.

We thank you for each glorious sunrise

that paints the earth a golden hue;

each day your grace grants new beginnings,

the chance to start again anew.

Bless those who work in hours of darkness,

who serve and toil while others sleep;

their lives of caring and protecting

reflect your love so strong and deep.

We pray for energy and passion

to live our lives each day for you;

may all around us sense your presence

in all we say and all we do.

We praise you, God, for nature's rhythms,

for dark and daylight, stars and sun;

your whole creation sings your glory,

O Trinity, most Holy One.

Text: Wayne L. Wold, b. 1954

Text © 2020 Augsburg Fortress.

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE (p 165)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

NUMBERS 21:4-9  (Joyce)

PSALM 107:1-3, 17-22

EPHESIANS 2:1-10 (Joyce)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 171)

JOHN 3:14-21 (Gospel)

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer Wilson

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 660

Lift High the Cross

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

till all the world adore his sacred name.

Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod,

our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God.

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

till all the world adore his sacred name.

All newborn servants of the Crucified

bear on their brows the seal of him who died.

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

till all the world adore his sacred name.

O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,

as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee.

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

till all the world adore his sacred name.

So shall our song of triumph ever be:

praise to the Crucified for victory!

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

till all the world adore his sacred name.

George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956

OFFERTORY PRAYER

NEW ZEALAND CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (French)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 174)

COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 335

Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

Jesus, keep me near the cross,

there's a precious fountain;

free to all, a healing stream

flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

In the cross, in the cross

be my glory ever;

till my ransomed soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul,

love and mercy found me;

there the bright and morning star

sheds its beams around me. 

In the cross, in the cross

be my glory ever;

till my ransomed soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

Near the cross! O Lamb of God,

bring its scenes before me;

help me walk from day to day

with its shadow o'er me. 

In the cross, in the cross

be my glory ever;

till my ransomed soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

Near the cross I'll watch and wait,

hoping, trusting ever,

till I reach the golden strand

just beyond the river.

In the cross, in the cross

be my glory ever;

till my ransomed soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 978

God Welcomes All

God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

God's love is strong and it never ends.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ELW 338

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the cross of Jesus

I long to take my stand;

the shadow of a mighty rock

within a weary land,

a home within a wilderness,

a rest upon the way,

from the burning of the noontide heat

and burdens of the day.

Upon the cross of Jesus,

my eye at times can see

the very dying form of one

who suffered there for me.

And from my contrite heart, with tears,

two wonders I confess:

the wonder of his glorious love

and my unworthiness.

I take, O cross, your shadow

for my abiding place;

I ask no other sunshine than

the sunshine of his face;

content to let the world go by,

to know no gain nor loss,

my sinful self my only shame,

my glory all, the cross.

Text: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869

BLESSING

SONG: Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

March 3, 2023

Setting 10  |  Third Sunday in Lent

Assisting Minister:  Wendy

Communion:  Wendy & Lola

Ushers:   Joe & Pat

Reader:   Olive

Kitchen:  Lisa

Closing:   Brenda & Diane

PPT: Christina

Audio: William

Livestream: Michael

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG:

At the Cross (Love Ran Red)

There's a place where mercy reigns

and never dies

There's a place where streams of grace

flow deep and wide

Where all the love I've ever found

comes like a flood, comes flowing down

At the cross, at the cross

I surrender my life

I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You

Where Your love ran red

and my sin washed white

I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus

There's a place where sin and shame

are powerless

Where my heart has peace with God

and forgiveness

Where all the love I've ever found

comes like a flood comes flowing down

At the cross, at the cross

I surrender my life

I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You

Where Your love ran red

and my sin washed white

I owe all to You, I owe all to You

Here my hope is found

Here on holy ground

Here I bow down

Here I bow down

Here arms open wide

Here You save my life

Here I bow down

Here I bow

[2X]

At the cross, at the cross

I surrender my life

I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You

Where Your love ran red

and my sin washed white

I owe all to You, I owe all to You,

Jesus, Jesus

Words & Music by Chris Tomlin  |  CCLI #7017786

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE  (p 203)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE  (p 204)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

EXODUS 20:1-17 (Olive)

PSALM 19

1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25 (Olive)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 171)

JOHN 2:13-22 (Gospel)

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer Wilson

Sermon: Rev. Dr. Kyle K. Schiefelbein-Guerrero

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: CCLI 7069914

Turning Over Tables

Fear runs deep spreading like a virus

Hate is cheap, from afar it cost you nothin'

Sister take my hand, brother we will stand

Open up your heart and find

Love is turnin' over tables, breakin' off chains

When I see you in the stranger I'm no longer a slave

Turnin' over tables, tearin' down walls

Buildin' up the bridges, between us all

Let courage be my willingness to listen

So I can feel the wound inside my heart

Let seeds of peace grow in hearts around us

That trees of hope give shade to all mankind

Sister take my hand, brother we will stand

Open up your heart and find

Love is turnin' over tables, breakin' off chains

When I see you in the stranger I'm no longer a slave

Turnin' over tables, tearin' down walls

Buildin' up the bridges, between us all

When will we stand for love

When will we stand for love

When will we stand for love

None can separate, all that love has made

We are everyone the same,

We refuse to be, our brother's enemy

We will stand for all mankind

Sister take my hand, brother we will stand

Open up your heart and find

Love is turnin' over tables, breakin' off chains

When I see you in the stranger I'm no longer a slave

Turnin' over tables, tearin' down walls

Buildin' up the bridges, between us all

Love is turnin' over tables, breakin' off chains

When I see you in the stranger I'm no longer a slave

Turnin' over tables, tearin' down walls

Buildin' up the bridges, between us all

Songwriters: Matt Maher, John Arndt, Alex Pappas, David Gungor

OFFERTORY PRAYER

MAASAI CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Mandarin – Lucy or August)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 208)

COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 324

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

In the cross of Christ I glory,

tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time.

All the light of sacred story

gathers round its head sublime.

When the woes of life o'ertake me,

hopes deceive, and fears annoy,

never shall the cross forsake me;

lo, it glows with peace and joy.         

When the sun of bliss is beaming

light and love upon my way,

from the cross the radiance streaming

adds more lustre to the day.

Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,

by the cross are sanctified;

peace is there that knows no measure,

joys that through all time abide.

Text: John Bowring, 1792-1872

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 978

God Welcomes All

God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

God's love is strong and it never ends.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

BLESSING

SENDING SONG: ELW 856

How Great Thou Art

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

consider all the works thy hand hath made,

I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,

thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander,

I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;

when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

But when I think that God, his Son not sparing,

sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,

that on the cross my burden gladly bearing

he bled and died to take away my sin;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,

and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration

and there proclaim, “My God, how great thou art!”

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,

how great thou art! How great thou art!

Text: Carl G. Boberg, 1859-1940; tr. and adapt. Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989.

BLESSING

SONG OF PEACE

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE