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ORDER OF SERVICE
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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
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