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  • 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



  • Order of Service

    February 25, 2024

    Setting 7  |  Second Sunday in Lent


    Assisting Minister: Kenneth

    Communion:  Wendy & Kenneth

    Ushers:   Joe & August

    Reader:   Olive

    Kitchen:  Liz

    Closing:   Brenda & Diane

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio: Eva

    Livestream: Aiden

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 798

    Will You Come and Follow Me

    "Will you come and follow me

    if I but call your name?

    Will you go where you don't know

    and never be the same?

     

    Will you let my love be shown,

    will you let my name be known,

    will you let my life be grown

    in you and you in me?

     

    "Will you leave yourself behind

    if I but call your name?

    Will you care for cruel and kind

    and never be the same?

     

    Will you risk the hostile stare,

    should your life attract or scare?

    Will you let me answer pray'r

    in you and you in me?

     

    Lord, your summons echoes true

    when you but call my name.

    Let me turn and follow you

    and never be the same.

     

    In your company I'll go

    where your love and footsteps show.

    Thus I'll move and live and grow

    in you and you in me.

    Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949


    CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

    GREETING

    KYRIE  (p 175)

    CANTICLE OF PRAISE  (p 176)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    GENESIS 17:1-7, 15-16  (read by Olive)

    PSALM 22:23-31

    ROMANS 4:13-25  (read by Olive)

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 171)

    MARK 8:31-38

     

    MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 608

    Softly and 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

    CONTEMPORARY 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 182)

     

    COMMUNION SONG I:  CCLI #2650364

    Hungry

    Hungry I come to You for I know You satisfy

    I am empty but I know Your love does not run dry

    So I wait for You, so I wait for You

     

    I'm falling on my knees

    Offering all of me

    Jesus You're all this heart is living for

     

    Broken I run to You for Your arms are open wide

    I am weary but I know Your touch restores my life

    So I wait for You, so I wait for You

     

    I'm falling on my knees

    Offering all of me

    Jesus You're all this heart is living for

     

    I'm falling on my knees

    Offering all of me

    Jesus You're all this heart is living for

     

    So I wait for You, so I wait for You

     

    I'm falling on my knees

    Offering all of me

    Jesus You're all this heart is living for

    Jesus You're all this heart is living for

    Jesus You're all this heart is living for

     

    COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 978

    God Welcomes All

    God welcomes all, strangers and friends;

    God's love is strong and it never ends.

     

    POST COMMUNION PRAYER

     

    SENDING SONG: CCLI #844980

    Cry of My Heart

    It is the cry of my heart to follow You.

    It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.

    It is the cry of my heart to follow

    All of the days of my life.

     

    Teach me Your holy ways, oh Lord.

    So I can walk in Your truth. 

    Teach me Your holy ways, oh Lord,

    And make me wholly devoted to You.

    Oh, oh, oh!

     

    It is the cry of my heart to follow You.

    It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.

    It is the cry of my heart to follow

    All of the days of my life.

     

    Open my eyes so I can see

    The wonderful things that You do

    Open my heart up more and more,

    And make me wholly devoted to You.

    Oh, oh, oh!

     

    It is the cry of my heart to follow You.

    It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.

    It is the cry of my heart to follow

    All of the days of my life.

     

    It is the cry of my heart to follow You.

    It is the cry of my heart to be close to You.

    It is the cry of my heart to follow

    All of the days of my life (x3)

     

    BENEDICTION

     

    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

    February 18, 2024

    Now the Feast  |  First Sunday in Lent


    Assisting Minister: Rosa Maria Funderburk-Razo

    Communion:  Maureen & Wendy

    Ushers:  Larry & Olive

    Readers:  Maureen

    Kitchen:  Joyce

    Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:  Diane

    Audio:  Eva

    Livestream:  Peter

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Separate Slideshow

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: CCLI 7017790

    Come As You Are

    Come out of sadness, from wherever you've been

    Come broken hearted Let rescue begin

    Come find your mercy Oh sinner come kneel

    Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

    Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

     

    So lay down your burdens, Lay down your shame

    All who are broken, Lift up your face

    Oh wanderer come home, You're not too far

    So lay down your hurt, Lay down your heart

    Come as you are

     

    There's hope for the hopeless, and all those who've strayed

    Come sit at the table, Come taste the grace

    There's rest for the weary, Rest that endures

    Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't cure

    Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't cure

     

    So lay down your burdens, Lay down your shame

    All who are broken, Lift up your face

    Oh wanderer come home, You're not too far

    So lay down your hurt, Lay down your heart

    Come as you are, Come as you are

    Fall in God’s arms, Come as you are

     

    There's joy for the morning, Oh sinner be still

    Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

    Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal

     

    So lay down your burdens, Lay down your shame

    All who are broken, Lift up your face

    Oh wanderer come home, You're not too far

    So lay down your hurt, Lay down your heart

    Come as you are, Come as you are,

    Come as you are, Come as you are.               

     

    CCLI 7017790

     

    CONFESSION & FORGIVENES

    GREETING

    KYRIE  (page 3)

    SALUTATION  (page 7)

    NOW THE FEAST  (page 4)

    THE LORD BE WITH YOU

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    GENESIS 9:8-17  (Reader: Maureen)

    PSALM 25:1-10

    1 PETER 3:18-22  (Reader: Maureen)

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 171)

    MARK 1:9-15

     

    MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: 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

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    NICENE 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 – Rosa Maria)

     

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (page 14)

     

    COMMUNION SONG 1: ACS 927
    Christ is the Life

     

    Christ is the life of all that is,

    God's pure creative Word,

    whose pow'r beyond and through all space

    the worlds to Being stirred.

     

    Christ is the life beyond all time,

    creation's birth and breath,

    whose labour brings all things to be

    and brings all things to death.

     

    Christ is the death of all that is;

    a broad and beck'ning tomb,

    who welcomes us from well-worn ways

    to darkness of the womb.

     

    Christ is the death, the sinking down

    past all desire and fear,

    whose promise in the gentle dark

    bids newness to appear.

     

    Christ is the death of all that is,

    a bright, consuming fire,

    whose flames require our prior self

    as kindling for the pyre.

     

    Christ is the death of dusty days

    of uncreative strife,

    for out from fire we tread upon

    the threshold of new life.

     

    Christ is the life of all that is,

    Beginning and the End;

    creative force, most peaceful death,

    transforming burning brand.

     

    Christ is the life, in whose wise love

    creation lives and dies

    and thus forevermore shall bless

    the Source, the living Christ.

     

    Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953 © 1989 Susan Palo Cherwien

     

    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 623

    Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

     

    Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

    let me hide myself in thee;

    let the water and the blood,

    from thy riven side which flowed,

    be of sin the double cure;

    cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r.

     

    Not the labours of my hands

    can fulfil thy law's demands;

    could my zeal no respite know,

    could my tears forever flow,

    all for sin could not atone;

    thou must save, and thou alone.

     

    Nothing in my hand I bring;

    simply to thy cross I cling.

    Naked, come to thee for dress;

    helpless, look to thee for grace;

    foul, I to the fountain fly;

    wash me, Saviour, or I die.

     

    While I draw this fleeting breath,

    when mine eyelids close in death,

    when I soar to worlds unknown,

    see thee on thy judgment throne,

    Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

    let me hide myself in thee.

     

    Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778

     

    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

    February 14, 2024

    Ash Wednesday


    Lay Pastor:      Brenda

    Communion:  none

    Ushers:            Olive

    Reader:           Brenda

    Kitchen:          none

    Closing:           Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:                 Diane

    Audio:             Eva

    Streaming:      Peter

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 606

    Our Father, We Have Wandered

     

    Our Father, we have wandered

    and hidden from your face;

    in foolishness have squandered

    your legacy of grace.

    But now, in exile dwelling,

    we rise with fear and shame,

    as, distant but compelling,

    we hear you call our name.

     

    And now at length discerning

    the evil that we do,

    behold us, Lord, returning

    with hope and trust to you.

    In haste you come to meet us

    and home rejoicing bring,

    in gladness there to greet us

    with calf and robe and ring.

     

    O Lord of all the living,

    both banished and restored,

    compassionate, forgiving,

    and ever-caring Lord,

    grant now that our transgressing,

    our faithlessness may cease.

    Stretch out your hand in blessing,

    in pardon, and in peace.

    Text: Kevin Nichols, 1929-2006

     

    CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

    GREETING

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    JOEL 2:1-2, 12-17 (Wendy)

    PSALM: 51:1-17

    2 CORINTHIANS 5:20B–6:10  (Wendy)

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (ELW p 171)

    GOSPEL: MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-21

     

    MESSAGE: Brenda Folvik

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: CCLI#114696

    Create In Me A Clean Heart

     

    Create in me a clean heart, O God

    And renew a right spirit within me

    Create in me a clean heart, O God

    And renew a right spirit within me

     

    Cast me not away from Thy presence,

    O 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, O God

    And renew a right spirit within me

    Create in me a clean heart, O God

    And renew a right spirit within me

     

    Cast me not away from Thy presence,

    O Lord,

    and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

    Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation

    And renew a right spirit within me.

    CCLI# 114696

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (Sung)

     

    IMPOSITION OF ASHES 

     

    SONG FOR THE IMPOSITION OF ASHES: ELW 814

    Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am

     

    Take, oh, take me as I am;

    summon out what I shall be;

    set your seal upon my heart

    and live in me.

     

    (repeat)

     

    Text: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871

     

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG: ELW 609

    Softly and 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

    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

    February 11, 2024

    Setting 8  |  Transfiguration of Our Lord


    Assisting Minister: Maureen & Aiden

    Communion:  Maureen & Lola

    Ushers:  Joe & Pat

    Readers:  Wendy

    Kitchen:  Lucy

    Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio:  Aiden

    Livestream:  August

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 838

    Beautiful Saviour

    Beautiful Saviour,

    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 shines brighter,

    Jesus shines purer

    than all the angels in the sky.

     

    Beautiful Saviour,

    Lord of the nations,

    Son of God and Son of Man!

    Glory and honour,

    praise, adoration,

    now and forevermore be thine!

    Text: Gesangbuch, Münster, 1677; tr. Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904


    CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

    GREETING

    KYRIE ELESION  (p 184)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

    2 KINGS 2:1-12 (Wendy)

    PSALM 50:1-6

    2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6 (Wendy)

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 188)

    MARK 9:2-9 (Gospel)

     

    MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

    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

    APOSTLES CREED

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

     

    THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

    WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

    THE LORD’S PRAYER  (French/English)

     

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (p 191)

     

    COMMUNION SONG 1: ACS 1084

    God, Be the Love

     

    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 

     

    COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS968

    Feed Us with Hunger for Justice

     

    Feed us with hunger for justice.

    Feed us with thirst for peace.

     

    [optional descant]

     

    Feed us justice.

    Feed us your peace.

    Text: Anne Krentz Organ, b. 1960

     

    POST COMMUNION PRAYER

     

    SENDING SONG: ELW 866

    We Are Marching in the Light

     

    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 God.

     

    We are marching,

    (marching, we are marching, marching,)

    we are marching in the light of God.

    We are marching,

    (marching, we are marching, marching,)

    we are marching in the light of God.

     

    We are dancing in the light of God,

    we are dancing in the light of God.

    We are dancing in the light of God,

    we are dancing in the light of God.

     

    We are dancing,

    (dancing, we are dancing, dancing,)

    we are dancing in the light of God.

    We are dancing,

    (dancing, we are dancing, dancing,)

    we are dancing 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 God.

     

    We are praying,

    (praying, we are praying, praying,)

    we are praying in 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 God.

     

    We are singing,

    (singing, we are singing, singing,)

    we are singing in the light of God.

    We are singing,

    (singing, we are singing, singing,)

    we are singing 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 God,

    we are marching in the light of God.

     

    We are marching,

    (marching, we are marching, marching,)

    we are marching in the light of God.

    We are marching,

    (marching, we are marching, marching,)

    we are marching in the light of God.

    Text: South African traditional; tr. Freedom Is Coming, 1984

     

    BENEDICTION

     

    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

    February 4, 2024

    SETTING 6  |  Fifth Sunday after Epiphany


    Assisting Minister: Wendy

    Communion & Assistants: Vanessa & Lynn

    Ushers: Alan & Lynn

    Reader: Joyce

    Kitchen: Barry

    Closing: Brenda & Diane

    PPT: Christina

    Audio: William

    Livestream: Michael

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Play separate ATTACHMENTS PPT

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 858

    Praise to the Lord the Almighty

    Praise to the Lord,
    the Almighty, the King of creation!

    O my soul, praise him,
    for he is your health and salvation!

    Let all who hear now to his temple draw near,

    joining in glad adoration!

     

    Praise to the Lord,

    who o'er all things is wondrously reigning

    and, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.

    Have you not seen all that is needful has been

    sent by his gracious ordaining?

     

    Praise to the Lord,

    who will prosper your work and defend you;

    surely his goodness and mercy shall daily
    attend you.

    Ponder anew what the Almighty can do

    if with his love he befriend you.

     

    Praise to the Lord!
    Oh, let all that is in me adore him!

    All that has life and breath, come now with
     praises before him!

    Let the amen sound from his people again.

    Gladly forever adore him!

    Text: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.


    CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

    GREETING

    KYRIE (p 165)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    ISAIAH 40:21-31  (Joyce)

    PSALM 147:1-11, 20c

    1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-23  (Joyce)

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 171)

    MARK 1:29-39  (Gospel)

     

    MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer Wilson

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: ELW614

    There Is a Balm in Gilead

    There is a balm in Gilead

    to make the wounded whole;

    there is a balm in Gilead

    to heal the sin-sick soul.

     

    Sometimes I feel discouraged

    and think my work's in vain,

    but then the Holy Spirit

    revives my soul again. 

     

    There is a balm in Gilead

    to make the wounded whole;

    there is a balm in Gilead

    to heal the sin-sick soul.

     

    If you cannot preach like Peter,

    if you cannot pray like Paul,

    you can tell the love of Jesus

    and say, "He died for all." 

     

    There is a balm in Gilead

    to make the wounded whole;

    there is a balm in Gilead

    to heal the sin-sick soul.

     

    Don't ever be discouraged,

    for Jesus is your friend;

    and if you lack for knowledge

    he'll ne'er refuse to lend. 

     

    There is a balm in Gilead

    to make the wounded whole;

    there is a balm in Gilead

    to heal the sin-sick soul.

    Text: African American spiritual


    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

    WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (Mandarin)

     

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (p 174)

     

    SONG OF THE DAY:

    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

     

    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 # 4556538

    Everlasting God

     

    (2x)

    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

    Wait upon the Lord

    We will wait upon the Lord

     

    Our God, You reign forever

    Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

     

    You are the everlasting God

    The everlasting God

    You do not faint you won't grow weary

    You're the defender of the weak

    You comfort those in need

    You lift us up on wings like eagles

     

    (2x)

    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

    Wait upon the Lord

    We will wait upon the Lord

     

    Our God, You reign forever

    Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

     

    You are the everlasting God

    The everlasting God

    You do not faint you won't grow weary

    You're the defender of the weak

    You comfort those in need

    You lift us up on wings like eagles

     

    Our God, You reign forever

    Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

     

    (2x)

    You are the everlasting God

    The everlasting God

    You do not faint you won't grow weary

    You're the defender of the weak

    You comfort those in need

    You lift us up on wings like eagles

    Brenton Brown | Ken Riley © 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