ORDER OF SERVICE

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  • Order of Service

    June 4, 2023

    Setting 6  |  Holy Trinity Sunday

     

    Communion &

    Worship Assistants: Vanessa & Kenneth

    Ushers: Joe & Pat

    Reader: Wendy

    Kitchen: Olive

    Closing: Brenda & Diane

    PPT: Christina

    Audio: Eva

    Livestream: Nathan

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 413

    Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!

    Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!

    Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.

    Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!

    God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

     

    Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,

    casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;

    cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,

    which wert and art, and evermore shalt be.

     

    Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,

    though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see,

    only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,

    perfect in pow'r, in love and purity.

     

    Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

    All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea.

    Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!

    God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

     

    Text: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826, alt.

     

    CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

    GREETING

    KYRIE ELESION (p 165)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    THE CREATION (video)

    KIDS’ MESSAGE

     

    PSALM 8

    2 CORINTHIANS 13:11-13  (Reading 2)

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 171)

    MATTHEW 28:16-20  (Gospel)

     

    MESSAGE: Three in One?

    CAPPADOCIA SLIDES

    GENESIS 1:26

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 513

    Listen, God Is Calling

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

     

    (Jesus gave his mandate:)

    share the good news

    (that he came to save us)

    and set us free.

     

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

     

    (Let none be forgotten)

    throughout the world.

    (In the triune name of God)

    go and baptize.

     

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.


    (Help us to be faithful,)

    standing steadfast,

    (walking in your precepts,)

    led by your Word. 

     

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

    (Listen,)

    listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,

    offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.

     

    Text: Tanzanian traditional; tr. Howard S. Olson, b. 1922

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

     

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    RESPONSE: ELW 752

     

    Lord, listen to your children praying,

    send us love, send us pow'r, send us grace.

     

    Text: Ken Medema, b. 1943  |  Text © 1973 Hope Publishing Company

     

    NICENE CREED

    THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

    WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (Mandarin – Lucy)

     

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (p 174)

     

    COMMUNION SONG: ELW 481

    Come to the Table

    Come to the table of mercy,

    prepared with the wine and the bread.

    All who are hungry and thirsty,

    come, and your souls will be fed.

     

    Come at the Lord's invitation;

    receive from his nail-scarred hand.

    Eat of the bread of salvation;

    drink of the blood of the Lamb.

     

    Text: Claire Cloninger, b. 1942

     

    PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG:

    God of Wonders

     

    Lord of all creation

    of water earth and sky

    The heavens are your Tabernacle

    Glory to the Lord on high

     

    God of wonders beyond our galaxy

    You are Holy, Holy

    The universe declares Your Majesty

    You are Holy, Holy

    Lord of Heaven and Earth

    Lord of Heaven and Earth

     

    Early in the morning

    I will celebrate the light

    When I stumble in the darkness

    I will call your name by night

     

    God of wonders beyond our galaxy

    You are Holy, Holy

    The universe declares Your Majesty

    You are Holy, Holy

    Lord of Heaven and Earth

    Lord of Heaven and Earth

     

    Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

    Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

    Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

     

    God of wonders beyond our galaxy

    You are Holy, Holy

    Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me

    Father Holy, Holy

    The universe declares Your Majesty

    You are holy, Holy, Holy, Holy

     

    Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

    Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

    Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth

     

    CCLI 3118757

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE

  • Order of Service

    May 28, 2023

    Setting 10  |  Day of Pentacost


    Communion:  none

    Ushers:  Al & Suzie

    Reader:  Kenneth

    Kitchen:  Lucy

    Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio:  William

    Livestream:  Aiden

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG:

    How Great is Our God

    The splendour of the King, clothed in majesty,

    Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice.

    He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide,

    And trembles at his voice, trembles at his voice.

     

    How great is our God, sing with me,

    How great is our God, all will see,

    How great, how great is our God.

     

    Age to age He stands, and time is in His hands,

    Beginning and the end, beginning and the end.

    The Godhead, three in one: Father, Spirit, Son,

    The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb.

     

    How great is our God, sing with me,

    How great is our God, all will see,

    How great, how great is our God.

     

    Name above all names,

    Worthy of all praise,

    My heart will sing: How great is our God.

     

    Name above all names,

    Worthy of all praise,

    My heart will sing: How great is our God.

     

    How great is our God, sing with me,

    How great is our God, all will see,

    How great, how great is our God.

     

    CCLI Song # 4348399

     

    THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

    GREETING

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    READING 1: ACTS 2:1-21

    PSALM 104:24-34, 35B

    READING 2: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:3B-13

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 205)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 20:19-23

     

    MESSAGE

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: ACS 942

    Every Time I feel the Spirit

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

     

    Upon the mountain my Lord spoke,

    out of his mouth came fire and smoke.

     

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

     

    All around me looked so fine,

    asked my Lord if all was mine.

     

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

     

    Jordan river, chilly and cold,

    chills the body but not the soul.

     

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

    Ev'ry time I feel the spirit moving in my heart,
    I will pray.

     

    Text: African American spiritual

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (SUNG)

     

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG: ELW 785

    When Peace Like a River

    When peace like a river attendeth my way,

    when sorrows like sea billows roll,

    whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

    it is well, it is well with my soul.

     

    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.

     

    Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

    let this blest assurance control,

    that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

    and has shed his own blood for my soul.

     

    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.

     

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

    my sin, not in part, but the whole,

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

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

     

    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.

     

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

    the clouds be rolled back as a scroll,

    the trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend;

    even so it is well with my soul.

     

    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.

     

    Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE


  • Order of Service

    May 21, 2023

    Setting 7  |  Seventh Sunday of Easter

     

    Communion:  Pat & Joe

    Ushers:  Sherry & August

    Reader:  Olive

    Kitchen:  Joyce

    Closing:  Brenda & Diane

    PPT:  Diane

    Audio:  Eva

    Livestream:  Peter

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG:ELW 392

    Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

     

    Alleluia! Sing to Jesus;

    his the scepter, his the throne;

    Alleluia! his the triumph,

    his the victory alone.

    Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion

    thunder like a mighty flood:

    "Jesus out of ev'ry nation

    has redeemed us by his blood."

     

    Alleluia! Not as orphans

    are we left in sorrow now;

    Alleluia! he is near us;

    faith believes, nor questions how.

    Though the cloud from sight received him

    when the forty days were o'er,

    shall our hearts forget his promise:

    "I am with you evermore"?

     

    Alleluia! Bread of heaven,

    here on earth our food, our stay;

    Alleluia! here the sinful

    flee to you from day to day.

    Intercessor, friend of sinners,

    earth's redeemer, hear our plea

    where the songs of all the sinless

    sweep across the crystal sea.

     

    Alleluia! King eternal,

    Lord omnipotent we own;

    Alleluia! born of Mary,

    earth your footstool, heav'n your throne.

    As within the veil you entered,

    robed in flesh, our great high priest,

    here on earth both priest and victim

    in the eucharistic feast.

     

    Alleluia! Sing to Jesus;

    his the scepter, his the throne;

    Alleluia! his the triumph,

    his the victory alone.

    Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion

    thunder like a mighty flood:

    "Jesus out of ev'ry nation

    has redeemed us by his blood."

     

    Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898, alt.

     

    THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

    GREETING

    KYRIE (p 175)

    CANTICLE OF PRAISE (p 176)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    ACTS 1:6-14

    PSALM 68:1-10, 32-35

    1 PETER 4:12-14; 5:6-11

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 179)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 17:1-11

     

    MESSAGE

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: 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

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

     

    NICENE CREED

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

    WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (traditional)

     

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (p 182)

     

    BLESSING

     

    COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 482

    I Come with Joy

    I come with joy, a child of God,

    forgiven, loved, and free,

    the life of Jesus to recall

    in love laid down for me,

    in love laid down for me.

     

    I come with Christians far and near

    to find, as all are fed,

    the new community of love

    in Christ's communion bread,

    in Christ's communion bread.

     

    As Christ breaks bread and bids us share,

    each proud division ends.

    The love that made us, makes us one,

    and strangers now are friends,

    and strangers now are friends.

     

    The Spirit of the risen Christ,

    unseen, but ever near,

    is in such friendship better known,

    alive among us here,

    alive among us here.

     

    Together met, together bound

    by all that God has done,

    we'll go with joy, to give the world

    the love that makes us one,

    the love that makes us one.

     

    Text: Brian A. Wren, b. 1936

     

    COMMUNION SONG 2:

    In Christ Alone

     

    In Christ alone my hope is found

    He is my light my strength my song

    This Cornerstone this solid Ground

    Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

     

    What heights of love what depths of peace

    When fears are stilled when strivings cease

    My Comforter my All in All

    Here in the love of Christ I stand

     

    In Christ alone who took on flesh

    Fullness of God in helpless babe

    This gift of love and righteousness

    Scorned by the ones He came to save

     

    Till on that cross as Jesus died

    The wrath of God was satisfied

    For every sin on Him was laid

    Here in the death of Christ I live

     

    There in the ground His body lay

    Light of the world by darkness slain

    Then bursting forth in glorious Day

    Up from the grave He rose again

     

    And as He stands in victory

    Sin's curse has lost its grip on me

    For I am His and He is mine

    Bought with the precious blood of Christ

     

    No guilt in life no fear in death

    This is the power of Christ in me

    From life's first cry to final breath

    Jesus commands my destiny

     

    No power of hell no scheme of man

    Can ever pluck me from His hand

    Till He returns or calls me home

    Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

     

    CCLI Licence No. 3186444

     

    PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG:

    King of Heaven

    Jesus let Your kingdom come here

    Let Your will be done here in us

    Jesus there is no one greater

    You alone are Saviour show the world Your love

     

    King of heaven come down

    King of heaven come now

    Let Your glory reign shining like the day

    King of heaven come

    King of heaven rise up

    Who can stand against us

    You are strong to save in Your mighty name

    King of heaven come

     

    We are children of Your mercy

    Rescued for Your glory

    We cry Jesus set our hearts towards You

    That ev'ry eye would see You lifted high

     

    King of heaven come down

    King of heaven come now

    Let Your glory reign shining like the day

    King of heaven come

    King of heaven rise up

    Who can stand against us

    You are strong to save in Your mighty name

    King of heaven come

     

    King of heaven come

    King of heaven come

    King of heaven come

    King of heaven come

     

    King of heaven come down

    King of heaven come now

    Let Your glory reign shining like the day

    King of heaven come

     

    CCLI Licence No. 3186444

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE



  • Order of Service

    May 14, 2023

    Now the Feast  |  Sixth Sunday of Easter

     

    Communion:  none

    Ushers:  Larry & Olive

    Reader:  Aiden

    Kitchen:  Pat

    Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio:  Aiden

    Livestream:  August

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 631

    Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

     

    Love divine, all loves excelling,

    Joy of heav'n, to earth come down!

    Fix in us thy humble dwelling,

    all thy faithful mercies crown.

    Jesus, thou art all compassion,

    pure, unbounded love thou art;

    visit us with thy salvation,

    enter ev'ry trembling heart.

     

    Breathe, oh, breathe thy loving Spirit

    into ev'ry troubled breast;

    let us all in thee inherit;

    let us find thy promised rest.

    Take away the love of sinning;

    Alpha and Omega be;

    end of faith, as its beginning,

    set our hearts at liberty.

     

    Come, Almighty, to deliver;

    let us all thy life receive;

    suddenly return, and never,

    nevermore thy temples leave.

    Thee we would be always blessing,

    serve thee as thy hosts above,

    pray, and praise thee without ceasing,

    glory in thy perfect love.

     

    Finish then thy new creation,

    pure and spotless let us be;

    let us see thy great salvation

    perfectly restored in thee!

    Changed from glory into glory,

    till in heav'n we take our place,

    till we cast our crowns before thee,

    lost in wonder, love, and praise!

    Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788

     

    THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

    GREETING

    KYRIE (p 3)

    NOW THE FEAST (p 4)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    ACTS 17:22-31

    PSALM 66:8-20

    1 PETER 3:13-22

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 188)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 14:15-21

     

    MESSAGE

     

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 697

    Just a Closer Walk with Thee

     

    Just a closer walk with thee,

    grant it, Jesus, is my plea;

    daily walking close to thee,

    let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

     

    I am weak but thou art strong:

    Jesus, keep me from all wrong;

    I'll be satisfied as long

    as I walk, let me walk close to thee.

     

    Just a closer walk with thee,

    grant it, Jesus, is my plea;

    daily walking close to thee,

    let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

     

    Through this world of toil and snares,

    if I falter, Lord, who cares?

    Who with me my burden shares?

    None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee.

     

    Just a closer walk with thee,

    grant it, Jesus, is my plea;

    daily walking close to thee,

    let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

     

    When my feeble life is o'er,

    time for me will be no more;

    guide me gently, safely o'er

    to thy kingdom shore, to thy shore.

     

    Just a closer walk with thee,

    grant it, Jesus, is my plea;

    daily walking close to thee,

    let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

    Text: North American traditional

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

     

    NEW ZEALAND CREED

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (contemporary)

     

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG: ELW 763

    My Life Flows On in Endless Song

     

    My life flows on in endless song;

    above earth's lamentation,

    I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn

    that hails a new creation.

     

    No storm can shake my inmost calm

    while to that Rock I'm clinging.

    Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,

    how can I keep from singing?

     

    Through all the tumult and the strife,

    I hear that music ringing.

    It finds an echo in my soul.

    How can I keep from singing?

     

    No storm can shake my inmost calm

    while to that Rock I'm clinging.

    Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,

    how can I keep from singing?

     

    What though my joys and comforts die?

    The Lord my Saviour liveth.

    What though the darkness gather round?

    Songs in the night he giveth.

     

    No storm can shake my inmost calm

    while to that Rock I'm clinging.

    Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,

    how can I keep from singing?

     

    The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,

    a fountain ever springing!

    All things are mine since I am his!

    How can I keep from singing?

     

    No storm can shake my inmost calm

    while to that Rock I'm clinging.

    Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,

    how can I keep from singing?

    Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE



  • Order of Service


    May 7, 2023

    Setting 8 | Fifth Sunday of Easter


    Communion: Lucy & Jocelyn

    Ushers: Joe & Pat

    Reader: Wendy

    Kitchen: Olive

    Closing: Brenda & Diane

    PPT: Christina

    Audio: Eva

    Livestream: Nathan


    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP


    GATHERING SONG: ELW 773

    Precious Lord Take My Hand

    Precious Lord, take my hand,

    Lead me on, let me stand,

    I am tired, I am weak, I am worn.

    Through the storm, through the night,

    Lead me on to the light.

    Take my hand, precious Lord,

    lead me home.


    When my way grows drear,

    precious Lord, linger near,

    when my life is almost gone,

    hear my cry, hear my call,

    hold my hand lest I fall.

    Take my hand, precious Lord,

    lead me home.


    When the darkness appears

    and the night draws near,

    and the day is past and gone,

    at the river I stand,

    guide my feet, hold my hand.

    Take my hand, precious Lord,

    lead me home.

    CCLI #27044


    THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

    GREETING

    KYRIE ELESION (p 184)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY


    ACTS 7:55-60

    PSALM 31:1-5, 15-16

    EPHESIANS 2:11-22

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 188)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 14:1-14


    MESSAGE


    THANK YOU TO STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINERS

    STEPHEN MINISTRY COMMISSIONING

    STEPHEN MINISTRY PRAYER


    OFFERING


    SONG OF THE DAY: ACS 1027

    Don't Be Afraid


    Don't be afraid. My love is stronger,

    my love is stronger than your fear.

    Don't be afraid. My love is stronger

    and I have promised,

    promised to be always near.

    Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949, and Graham Maule, 1958–2019


    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    APOSTLES’ CREED

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (German – Uschi)


    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (p 191)


    COMMUNION SONG

    We Believe

    In this time of desperation

    When all we know is doubt and fear

    There is only one foundation

    We believe, we believe


    In this broken generation

    When all is dark You help us see

    There is only one salvation

    We believe, we believe


    We believe in God the Father

    We believe in Jesus Christ

    We believe in the Holy Spirit

    And He's given us new life


    We believe in the Crucifixion

    We believe that He conquered death

    We believe in the resurrection

    And He's coming back again

    We believe


    So, let our faith be more than anthems

    Greater than the songs we sing

    And in our weakness and temptations

    We believe, we believe


    We believe in God the Father

    We believe in Jesus Christ

    We believe in the Holy Spirit

    And He's given us new life


    We believe in the Crucifixion

    We believe that He conquered death

    We believe in the resurrection

    And He's coming back again

    We believe


    Let the lost be found and the dead be raised

    In the here and now let love invade

    Let the church live loud Our God we'll say

    We believe, we believe


    And the gates of Hell will not prevail

    For the power of God has torn the veil

    Now we know Your love will never fail

    We believe, we believe


    We believe in God the Father

    We believe in Jesus Christ

    We believe in the Holy Spirit

    And He's given us new life


    We believe in the Crucifixion

    We believe that He conquered death

    We believe in the resurrection

    And He's coming back,


    He's coming back again,

    He's coming back again,

    We believe

    We believe

    CCLI # 6367165


    PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION


    2023 TLC COUNCIL COMMISSIONING

    COMMISSIONING PRAYER


    BLESSING

    SENDING SONG:

    Your Grace is Enough


    Great is Your faithfulness, O God

    You wrestle with the sinner's heart

    You lead us by still waters into mercy

    And nothing can keep us apart.


    So, remember Your people,

    Remember Your children,

    Remember Your promise, O God.


    Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough

    Your grace is enough for me

    Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough

    Your grace is enough for me


    Great is Your love and justice, God of Jacob

    You use the weak to lead the strong

    You lead us in the song of Your salvation

    and all Your people sing along.


    So, remember Your people,

    Remember Your children,

    Remember Your promise, O God.


    Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough

    Your grace is enough for me

    Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough

    Your grace is enough for me


    So, remember Your people,

    Remember Your children,

    Remember Your promise, O God.


    Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough

    Your grace is enough for me

    Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough

    Your grace is enough for me


    Your grace is enough, Heaven reaches out to us,

    Your grace is enough for me

    Your grace is enough, I’m covered in Your love

    Your grace is enough for me, for me

    CCLI Song # 4477026


    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE


  • APRIL 30, 2023

    Fourth Sunday of Easter


    Communion: Vanessa & Kenneth

    Ushers: Uschi

    Reader: Kenneth

    Kitchen: Wendy

    Closing: Brenda & Diane

    PPT: Barry

    Audio: Eva

    Livestream: Peter


    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP


    GATHERING SONG:

    Come, Now is the Time to Worship


    Come, now is the time to worship

    Come, now is the time you claim our hearts

    Come, just as you are to worship

    Come, just as you are before your God.

    Come.


    One day every tongue will confess You are God

    One day every knee shall bow

    Still the greatest treasure is love for those

    Around the whole world now.


    Come, now is the time to worship

    Come, now is the time you claim our hearts

    Come, just as you are to worship

    Come, just as you are before your God.

    Come.


    One day every tongue will confess You are God

    One day every knee shall bow

    Still the greatest treasure is love for those

    Around the whole world now.


    Come, now is the time to worship

    Come, now is the time you claim our hearts

    Come, just as you are to worship

    Come, just as you are before your God.

    Come.


    One day every tongue will confess You are God

    One day every knee shall bow

    Still the greatest treasure is love for those

    Around the whole world now.


    One day every tongue will confess You are God

    One day every knee shall bow

    Still the greatest treasure is love for those

    Around the whole world now.


    Come, now is the time to worship

    Come, now is the time you claim our hearts

    Come, just as you are to worship

    Come, just as you are before your God.

    Come. Come. Come.

    CCLI Song # 2430948


    THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

    GREETING

    KYRIE ELESION (p 165)

    CANTICLE OF PRAISE (p 167)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY


    SCRIPTURE 1: ACTS 2:42-47

    PSALM 23

    SCRIPTURE 2: 1 PETER 2:19-25

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 171)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 10:1-10


    MESSAGE

    OFFERING


    SONG OF THE DAY:

    When Peace Like a River


    When peace like a river attendeth my way,

    when sorrows like sea billows roll,

    whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

    it is well, it is well with my soul.


    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.


    Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

    let this blest assurance control,

    that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

    and has shed his own blood for my soul.


    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.


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

    my sin, not in part, but the whole,

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

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


    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.


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

    the clouds be rolled back as a scroll,

    the trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend;

    even so it is well with my soul.


    It is well (it is well)

    with my soul, (with my soul,)

    it is well, it is well with my soul.

    Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888


    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    APOSTLES’ CREED


    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE


    PRAYER RESPONSE SONG: ELW 752

    Lord, Listen To Your Children Praying


    Lord, listen to your children praying,

    Lord, send your Spirit in this place;

    Lord, listen to your children praying,

    send us love, send us pow'r, send us grace.

    Text: Ken Medema, b. 1943

    Text © 1973 Hope Publishing Company


    THE LORD’S PRAYER (Mandarin)

    THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

    WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (p 174)


    COMMUNION SONG

    How Deep the Father’s Love For Us


    How deep the Father's love for us

    How vast beyond all measure

    That He should give His only Son

    To make a wretch His treasure


    How great the pain of searing loss

    The Father turns His face away

    As wounds which mar the Chosen One

    Bring many of us to glory


    Behold the Man upon cross

    My sin upon His shoulders

    Ashamed I hear my mocking voice

    Call out among the scoffers


    It was my sin that held Him there

    Until it was accomplished

    His dying breath has brought me life

    I know that it is finished


    I will not boast in anything

    No gifts no power no wisdom

    But I will boast in Jesus Christ

    His death and resurrection


    Why should I gain from His reward

    I cannot give an answer

    But this I know with all my heart

    His wounds have paid my ransom

    CCLI Song # 1558110, CCLI License # 339794


    PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

    BLESSING

    SENDING SONG: ELW 396

    Spirit of Gentleness


    Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

    blow through the wilderness calling and free;

    Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

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


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

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

    and over the eons you called to each thing:

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


    Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

    blow through the wilderness calling and free;

    Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

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


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

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

    and when they were blinded with idols and lies,

    then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes.


    Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

    blow through the wilderness calling and free;

    Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

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


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

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

    and down in the city you called once again,

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


    Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

    blow through the wilderness calling and free;

    Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

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


    You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes.

    From the bondage of sorrow all the captives dream dreams;

    our women see visions, our men clear their eyes.

    With bold new decisions your people arise.


    Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

    blow through the wilderness calling and free;

    Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

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

    Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940

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


    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE



  • APRIL 23, 2023

    Third Sunday of Easter


    Communion:  none

    Ushers:            August & Sherry

    Reader:           Bob & Debbie

    Kitchen:          Lisa

    Closing:           Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:                 Barry

    Audio:             William

    Livestream:    Aiden

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 641

    All Are Welcome

    Let us build a house where love can dwell

    and all can safely live,

    a place where saints and children tell

    how hearts learn to forgive.

    Built of hopes and dreams and visions,

    rock of faith and vault of grace;

    here the love of Christ shall end divisions:

     

    All are welcome, all are welcome,

    all are welcome in this place.

     

    Let us build a house where prophets speak,

    and words are strong and true,

    where all God's children dare to seek

    to dream God's reign anew.

    Here the cross shall stand as witness

    and as symbol of God's grace;

    here as one we claim the faith of Jesus:

     

    All are welcome, all are welcome,

    all are welcome in this place.

     

    Let us build a house where love is found

    in water, wine and wheat:

    a banquet hall on holy ground

    where peace and justice meet.

    Here the love of God, through Jesus,

    is revealed in time and space;

    as we share in Christ the feast that frees us:

    All are welcome, all are welcome,

    all are welcome in this place.

     

    Let us build a house where hands will reach

    beyond the wood and stone

    to heal and strengthen, serve and teach,

    and live the Word they've known.

    Here the outcast and the stranger

    bear the image of God's face;

    let us bring an end to fear and danger:

     

    All are welcome, all are welcome,

    all are welcome in this place.

     

    Let us build a house where all are named,

    their songs and visions heard

    and loved and treasured, taught and claimed

    as words within the Word.

    Built of tears and cries and laughter,

    prayers of faith and songs of grace,

    let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:

     

    All are welcome, all are welcome,

    all are welcome in this place.

    Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950

     

    CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

    GREETING

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    SCRIPTURE 1: ACTS 2:14a, 36-4

    PSALM 116:1-4, 12-19

    SCRIPTURE 2: 1 PETER 1:17-23

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 205)

    GOSPEL: LUKE 24:13-35

     

    MESSAGE

    OFFERING

     

    SONG OF THE DAY:

    The Same Love

    You choose the humble and raise them high

    You choose the weak and make them strong

    You heal our brokenness inside, And give us life

     

    The same love that set the captives free

    The same love that opened eyes to see

    Is calling us all by name,
    You are calling us all by name

     

    The same God that spread the heavens wide

    The same God that was crucified

    Is calling us all by name,
    You are calling us all by name

     

    You take the faithless one aside

    And speak the words "You are mine."

    You call the cynic and the proud,
    “Come to me now.”

     

    The same love that set the captives free

    The same love that opened eyes to see

    Is calling us all by name,
    You are calling us all by name

     

    The same God that spread the heavens wide

    The same God that was crucified

    Is calling us all by name,
    You are calling us all by name

     

    Alleluia, alleluia.

     

    You're calling, You're calling,
    You're calling us to the cross

    You're calling, You're calling,
    You're calling us to the cross

     

    You're calling, You're calling,
    You're calling us to the cross

    You're calling, You're calling,
    You're calling us to the cross

     

    The same love that set the captives free

    The same love that opened eyes to see

    Is calling us all by name,
    You are calling us all by name

     

    The same God that spread the heavens wide

    The same God that was crucified

    Is calling us all by name,
    You are calling us all by name

     

    Alleluia, alleluia

     

    You're calling, You're calling,
    You're calling us to the cross

    You're calling, You're calling,
    You're calling us to the cross

    CCLI # 6180933

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

     

    AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (Spanish)

     

    SONG: ELW 379

    Now the Green Blade Rises

    Now the Green Blade Rises

     

    Now the green blade rises from the buried grain,

    wheat that in dark earth many days has lain;

    love lives again, that with the dead has been;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

     

    In the grave they laid him, love by hatred slain,

    thinking that he would never wake again;

    laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

     

    Forth he came at Easter, like the risen grain,

    he that for three days in the grave had lain;

    raised from the dead, my living Lord is seen;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

     

    When our hearts are wintry, grieving, or in pain,

    your touch can call us back to life again,

    fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

    Text: John MacLeod Campbell Crum, 1872-1958

    Text from Oxford Book of Carols

     

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG:

    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 No. 6016351

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE


  • APRIL 16, 2023

    Second Sunday of Easter


    Communion:  Wendy

    Ushers:  Larry & Olive

    Readers:  Aiden & Chantel

    Kitchen:  Norma

    Closing:  Brenda & Diane

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio:  Eva

    Livestream:  Peter

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG:

    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 AND FORGIVENESS

    GREETING

    KYRIE (p 175)

    CANTICLE OF PRAISE (p 176)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

     

    SCRIPTURE 1: ACTS 2:14A, 22-32

    PSALM 16

    SCRIPTURE 2: 1 PETER 1:3-9

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 179)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 20:19-31

     

    MESSAGE

    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!

     

    No more we doubt thee,

    glorious Prince of life;

    life is naught without thee;

    aid us in our strife;

    make us more than conqu'rors,

    through thy deathless love;

    bring us safe through Jordan

    to thy home above.

     

    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

     

    NEW ZEALAND 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:

    Nothing But the Blood of Jesus

    What can wash away my sin?

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

    What can make me whole again?

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

     

    Oh! Precious is the flow

    That makes me white as snow;

    No other fount I know,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

     

    For my pardon, this I see,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

    For my cleansing this my plea,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

     

    Oh! Precious is the flow

    That makes me white as snow;

    No other fount I know,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

     

    Nothing can for sin atone,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

    Naught of good that I have done,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

     

    Oh! Precious is the flow

    That makes me white as snow;

    No other fount I know,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

     

    This is all my hope and peace,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

    This is all my righteousness,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

     

    Oh! Precious is the flow

    That makes me white as snow;

    No other fount I know,

    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

    CCLI Song # 21332  CCLI License # 339794

     

    PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG: ELW 364

    Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia

    Christ has arisen, alleluia.

    Rejoice and praise him, alleluia.

    For our redeemer burst from the tomb,

    even from death, dispelling its gloom.

     

    Let us sing praise to him with endless joy.

    Death's fearful sting he has come to destroy.

    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!

    Jesus is living, alleluia!

     

    For three long days the grave did its worst

    until its strength by God was dispersed.

    He who gives life did death undergo,

    and in its conquest his might did show.

     

    Let us sing praise to him with endless joy.

    Death's fearful sting he has come to destroy.

    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!

    Jesus is living, alleluia!

     

    The angel said to them, "Do not fear.

    You look for Jesus who is not here.

    See for yourselves the tomb is all bare.

    Only the graveclothes are lying there."

     

    Let us sing praise to him with endless joy.

    Death's fearful sting he has come to destroy.

    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!

    Jesus is living, alleluia!

     

    "Go spread the news: he's not in the grave.

    He has arisen this world to save.

    Jesus' redeeming labours are done.

    Even the battle with sin is won."

     

    Let us sing praise to him with endless joy.

    Death's fearful sting he has come to destroy.

    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!

    Jesus is living, alleluia!

     

    Christ has arisen to set us free.

    Alleluia, to him praises be.

    Jesus is living! Let us all sing;

    he reigns triumphant, heavenly king.

     

    Let us sing praise to him with endless joy.

    Death's fearful sting he has come to destroy.

    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!

    Jesus is living, alleluia!

    Text: Bernard Kyamanywa, b. 1938; tr. Howard S. Olson, b. 1922

    Swahili text © 1968 Lutheran Theological College, Makumira, Tanzania English text © 1977 Howard S. Olson

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE



  • April 9, 2023

    EASTER SUNDAY

    Pastor Sylvia Schmidt


    Communion:  Vanessa & Kenneth

    Ushers:  Al

    Readers:  Wendy

    Kitchen:  Olive

    Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio:  William

    Livestream:  August

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    CALL TO WORSHIP

     

    GATHERING SONG: ELW 377

    Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen

    Alleluia! Jesus is risen!

    Trumpets resounding in glorious light!

    Splendour, the Lamb, heaven forever!

    Oh, what a miracle God has in sight!

     

    Jesus is risen and we shall arise.

    Give God the glory! Alleluia!

     

    Walking the way, Christ in the centre

    telling the story to open our eyes;

    breaking our bread, giving us glory:

    Jesus our blessing, our constant surprise.

     

    Jesus is risen and we shall arise.

    Give God the glory! Alleluia!

     

    Jesus the vine, we are the branches;

    life in the Spirit the fruit of the tree;

    heaven to earth, Christ to the people,

    gift of the future now flowing to me.

     

    Jesus is risen and we shall arise.

    Give God the glory! Alleluia!

     

    Weeping, be gone; sorrow, be silent:

    death put asunder, and Easter is bright.

    Cherubim sing: O grave, be open!

    Clothe us in wonder, adorn us in light.

     

    Jesus is risen and we shall arise.

    Give God the glory! Alleluia!

     

    City of God, Easter forever,

    golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb,

    river of life, saints and archangels,

    sing with creation to God the I AM!

     

    Jesus is risen and we shall arise.

    Give God the glory! Alleluia!

    Text: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926, © 1995 Augsburg Fortress.

     

    GREETING

    NOW THE FEAST (pages 4-5)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

     

    SCRIPTURE 1: 25:6-9

    PSALM 118

    SCRIPTURE 2: COLOSSIANS 3:1-4

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 8)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 20:1-18

     

    MESSAGE

     

    SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 379

    Now the Green Blade Rises

    Now the green blade rises from the buried grain,

    wheat that in dark earth many days has lain;

    love lives again, that with the dead has been;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

     

    In the grave they laid him, love by hatred slain,

    thinking that he would never wake again;

    laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

     

    Forth he came at Easter, like the risen grain,

    he that for three days in the grave had lain;

    raised from the dead, my living Lord is seen;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

     

    When our hearts are wintry, grieving, or in pain,

    your touch can call us back to life again,

    fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been;

    love is come again like wheat arising green.

    Text: John MacLeod Campbell Crum, 1872-1958

    Text from Oxford Book of Carols © Oxford University Press 1928.

     

    OFFERING

     

    TLC CHOIR SINGS

    Christ is Alive! (An Easter Introit)

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

     

    EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 1

    EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 2

    EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION 3

     

    THROUGH CHRIST

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (New Zealand Book of Prayer)

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

     

    COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 474

    Bread of Life From Heaven

    Bread of life from heaven,

    your blood and body given,

    we eat this bread and drink this cup

    until you come again.

     

    Break now the bread of Christ's sacrifice;

    giving thanks, hungry ones, gather round.

    Eat, all of you, and be satisfied;

    in Christ's presence the loaves will abound. 

     

    Bread of life from heaven,

    your blood and body given,

    we eat this bread and drink this cup

    until you come again.

     

    Seek not the food that will pass away;

    set your hearts on the food that endures.

    Come, learn the true and the living way,

    that the fullness of life may be yours. 

     

    Bread of life from heaven,

    your blood and body given,

    we eat this bread and drink this cup

    until you come again.

     

    Love as the one who, in love for you,

    gave himself for the life of the world.

    Come to the one who is food for you,

    that your hunger and thirst be no more. 

     

    Bread of life from heaven,

    your blood and body given,

    we eat this bread and drink this cup

    until you come again.

     

    Dwell in the one who now dwells in you;

    make your home in the lifegiving Word.

    Know only Christ, Holy One of God,

    and believe in the truth you have heard. 

     

    Bread of life from heaven,

    your blood and body given,

    we eat this bread and drink this cup

    until you come again.

     

    Drink of this cup and declare his death;

    eat this bread and believe Easter morn;

    trust his return and, with ev'ry breath,

    praise the one in whom you are reborn. 

     

    Bread of life from heaven,

    your blood and body given,

    we eat this bread and drink this cup

    until you come again.

    Text: Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952

    Text © 2001 GIA Publications, Inc.

     

    COMMUNION SONG 2:

    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

     

    PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

    BLESSING

     

    SENDING SONG: 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

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE

  • April 7, 2023

    GOOD FRIDAY

    Pastor Tim LeDrew


    Communion:  no communion

    Ushers:  Michael & Joe

    Readers:  Wendy

    Kitchen:  closed

    Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio:  Eva

    Livestream:  Nathan

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

     

    GATHERING PRAYER

     

    GATHERING SONG: 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

     

    SCRIPTURE 1: ISAIAH 52:13–53:12 

     

    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

    SCRIPTURE 2: HEBREWS 10:16-25

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 179)

    GOSPEL: JOHN 18:33–19:42

     

    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

     

    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

     

    BIDDING PRAYER

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (Traditional)

    PROCESSION OF THE CROSS

     

    SENDING SONG: 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

     

    SENDING

    All depart in silence

  • April 2, 2023

    Palm Sunday / Sunday of the Passion  |  Setting 8


    Communion:  Lucy & Jocelyn

    Ushers:  Joe & Pat

    Readers:  Olive Peterson

    Kitchen:  Liz

    Closing:  Brenda & Diane

    PPT:  Barry

    Audio:  Eva

    Livestream:  Nathan

     

    WELCOME

    LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

     

    PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL: MATTHEW 21:1-11

    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.

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

     

    GREETING

    KYRIE ELESION (p 184)

    PRAYER OF THE DAY

     

    SCRIPTURE 1: ISAIAH 50:4-9A

    PSALM 31:9-16

    SCRIPTURE 2: PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11

    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (p 179)

    GOSPEL: MATTHEW 27:11-54

     

    MESSAGE

    OFFERING


    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 saved 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

    I owe all to You, I owe all to You

    Jesus. Jesus.

    Words & Music by Chris Tomlin

    CCLI #7017786

     

    OFFERTORY PRAYER

    NICENE CREED

    PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

    WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

    THE LORD’S PRAYER (German: Uschi)

    INVITATION TO COMMUNION

    LAMB OF GOD (p 191)

     

    COMMUNION SONG:

    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

    CCLI #2650364

     

    PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

    BLESSING

     

    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

     

    SENDING

    SHARING THE PEACE