2nd Sunday of Lent
Order of Worship
Pre-Worship: “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” & “I Lift My Eyes Up”
Welcome
Opening Hymn: LW#101 “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”
Confession and Absolution
Song of Praise: “How Great is Our God”
Children’s Talk
Scripture Readings
Old Testament Lesson – Exodus 34:29-35
Epistle Lesson – 1 Corinthians 3:12-18
Gospel Lesson – Mark 9:2-9
Sermon Hymn: LW#280 “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True”
Sermon
Apostle’s Creed
Offering Hymn: LW#327 “How Blessed Is This Place, O Lord”
Offering
Prayers of the Church/The Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Closing Hymn: LW#216 “Almighty Father, Bless the Word”
Sermon was based on the Epistle Lesson.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Friday, February 23, 2018
Sermon for 21 February 2018--Lenten Service
Order of Worship
God’s Love Breaks Through: When Lives are Broken
Opening Hymn: #90
Opening Verses ……………………..…(Tune: Glory Be to Jesus)
(Isaiah 53:7-9; Isaiah 61:1; Ephesians 2:13)
Glory be to Jesus, who in bitter pains,
Poured for me his life-blood, From his sacred veins.
Grace and life eternal, In that blood I find,
Blest be his compassion, infinitely kind!
P: He was treated harshly, but endured it humbly,
C: He never said a word.
P: Like a lamb about to be slaughtered, like a sheep about to be sheared,
C: he never said a word.
P: He was arrested, sentenced and led off to die,
C: And so few cared about his fate.
P: He was put to death for the sins of our people,
C: He was placed in a grave with evil men, he was buried with the rich.
P: Even though he had never committed a crime or even told a lie.
Glory be to Jesus, whose dear blood was shed
That from death God’s people, Might to life be led.
By his cross and passion We with God have peace,
For his blood has purchased From our sins release.
P: Where lives are broken,
C: God’s love breaks through!
P: The Spirit of the Lord God is sent to bring good news to the oppressed and to bind up the broken-hearted.
C: In Jesus Christ, God’s love breaks through!
P: In Jesus Christ all who were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. In him we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.
Glory be to Jesus Who, our cups to fill,
Came to be our servant, Faithful to God’s will.
Thus our faith is anchored In God’s promise true:
For where lives re broken, There God’s love breaks through.
Prayer of the Day
Response…………………………………..(Tune: Abide with Me)
Unto the Lord with broken hearts return.
Trust not your goodness, true repentance learn.
Grace and compassion flow from heav’n above,
For God is slow to anger, filled with love.
The First Testament Lesson………………..Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Create in me a heart made clean from sin.
A steadfast spirit, Lord, renew within.
Your Holy Spirit ne’er remove from me,
But in your saving joy, Lord, Make me free.
The Gospel Lesson ……………………...…………….Luke 23:32-43
Let all who languish hear the healing word:
God has drawn near us; our request is heard.
Christ Jesus died, God’s promise to renew:
Where lives are broken,
There God’s Love breaks through.
Hymn: # 96
Sermonette
“Jesus, remember me, when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me, when you come into your kingdom.”
Creedal Hymn…………………..(Tune: Go to Dark Gethsemane)
Through chaotic darkness broke Thine own voice and light awoke
Summoned by thy Word alone, Earth thy footstool, heav’n thy throne,
Still resounds with echoes strong Of their great Creator’s song.
When the time had fully come, Broke into the world thy Son,
Born of Mary, born to end Death’s dark reign, our hearts to mend
Sent into our world to die, Now he lives and reigns on high.
Still thy Holy Spirit binds Broken hearts and souls and minds,
Binds thy Church throughout all time, Binds thy saints in light sublime,
Till, with life renewed, shall we All thy heav’nly glories see.
The Offering
The Prayers/ The Lord’s Prayer
A Parting Blessing
P: When human strength is gone,
C: God’s love breaks through!
P: As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, abounding in thanksgiving.
C: In Jesus Christ, God’s love breaks through!
P: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
C: Amen.
Closing Hymn: #368
Sermon was based on the Gospel Lesson.
God’s Love Breaks Through: When Lives are Broken
Opening Hymn: #90
Opening Verses ……………………..…(Tune: Glory Be to Jesus)
(Isaiah 53:7-9; Isaiah 61:1; Ephesians 2:13)
Glory be to Jesus, who in bitter pains,
Poured for me his life-blood, From his sacred veins.
Grace and life eternal, In that blood I find,
Blest be his compassion, infinitely kind!
P: He was treated harshly, but endured it humbly,
C: He never said a word.
P: Like a lamb about to be slaughtered, like a sheep about to be sheared,
C: he never said a word.
P: He was arrested, sentenced and led off to die,
C: And so few cared about his fate.
P: He was put to death for the sins of our people,
C: He was placed in a grave with evil men, he was buried with the rich.
P: Even though he had never committed a crime or even told a lie.
Glory be to Jesus, whose dear blood was shed
That from death God’s people, Might to life be led.
By his cross and passion We with God have peace,
For his blood has purchased From our sins release.
P: Where lives are broken,
C: God’s love breaks through!
P: The Spirit of the Lord God is sent to bring good news to the oppressed and to bind up the broken-hearted.
C: In Jesus Christ, God’s love breaks through!
P: In Jesus Christ all who were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. In him we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.
Glory be to Jesus Who, our cups to fill,
Came to be our servant, Faithful to God’s will.
Thus our faith is anchored In God’s promise true:
For where lives re broken, There God’s love breaks through.
Prayer of the Day
Response…………………………………..(Tune: Abide with Me)
Unto the Lord with broken hearts return.
Trust not your goodness, true repentance learn.
Grace and compassion flow from heav’n above,
For God is slow to anger, filled with love.
The First Testament Lesson………………..Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Create in me a heart made clean from sin.
A steadfast spirit, Lord, renew within.
Your Holy Spirit ne’er remove from me,
But in your saving joy, Lord, Make me free.
The Gospel Lesson ……………………...…………….Luke 23:32-43
Let all who languish hear the healing word:
God has drawn near us; our request is heard.
Christ Jesus died, God’s promise to renew:
Where lives are broken,
There God’s Love breaks through.
Hymn: # 96
Sermonette
“Jesus, remember me, when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me, when you come into your kingdom.”
Creedal Hymn…………………..(Tune: Go to Dark Gethsemane)
Through chaotic darkness broke Thine own voice and light awoke
Summoned by thy Word alone, Earth thy footstool, heav’n thy throne,
Still resounds with echoes strong Of their great Creator’s song.
When the time had fully come, Broke into the world thy Son,
Born of Mary, born to end Death’s dark reign, our hearts to mend
Sent into our world to die, Now he lives and reigns on high.
Still thy Holy Spirit binds Broken hearts and souls and minds,
Binds thy Church throughout all time, Binds thy saints in light sublime,
Till, with life renewed, shall we All thy heav’nly glories see.
The Offering
The Prayers/ The Lord’s Prayer
A Parting Blessing
P: When human strength is gone,
C: God’s love breaks through!
P: As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, abounding in thanksgiving.
C: In Jesus Christ, God’s love breaks through!
P: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
C: Amen.
Closing Hymn: #368
Sermon was based on the Gospel Lesson.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Sermon for 18 February 2018
1st Sunday in Lent
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Pre-Worship Music: “King of Majesty” & “Hosanna”
Meditation
Opening Hymn: LW#203 “O Day of Rest and Gladness”
Confession & Absolution
Song of Praise: “Our God is Greater”
Children’s Talk
Scripture Readings
Old Testament Lesson – Genesis 22:1-18
Epistle Lesson – James 1:12-18
Gospel Lesson – Mark 1:9-15
Sermon Hymn: “God of Wonders”
Sermon
Nicene Creed
Offering Hymn: “Hallelujah Be Your Name”
Offering
Prayers of the Church/The Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Institution
The Sharing of the Peace
Communion Distribution
LW#359 “Just as I Am”
“Waves of Grace”
“Majesty”
Benediction
“Happy Day”
Sermon was based on the Epistle Lesson.
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
Pre-Worship Music: “King of Majesty” & “Hosanna”
Meditation
Opening Hymn: LW#203 “O Day of Rest and Gladness”
Confession & Absolution
Song of Praise: “Our God is Greater”
Children’s Talk
Scripture Readings
Old Testament Lesson – Genesis 22:1-18
Epistle Lesson – James 1:12-18
Gospel Lesson – Mark 1:9-15
Sermon Hymn: “God of Wonders”
Sermon
Nicene Creed
Offering Hymn: “Hallelujah Be Your Name”
Offering
Prayers of the Church/The Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Institution
The Sharing of the Peace
Communion Distribution
LW#359 “Just as I Am”
“Waves of Grace”
“Majesty”
Benediction
“Happy Day”
Sermon was based on the Epistle Lesson.
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Saturday, February 17, 2018
Sermon for Ash Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Ash Wednesday
Order of Worship
Opening Hymn: LW#95 “Grant, Lord Jesus, that My Healing”
Opening Verses: based on Psalm 51:1-9, Isaiah 61:1 & Ephesians 2:13
Responsive Readings
Prayer of the Day
Responsive Reading
Scripture Readings
Old Testament Reading – Joel 2:12-19
Gospel Reading – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Sermon Hymn: LW#91 “My Song Is Love Unknown”
Sermonette
Imposition of Ashes
Creedal Hymn
Offering
Prayers of the Church/The Lord’s Prayer
Parting Blessing
Closing Hymn: LW#485 “Now Rest Beneath Night’s Shadow”
Order of Worship
Opening Hymn: LW#95 “Grant, Lord Jesus, that My Healing”
Opening Verses: based on Psalm 51:1-9, Isaiah 61:1 & Ephesians 2:13
Responsive Readings
Prayer of the Day
Responsive Reading
Scripture Readings
Old Testament Reading – Joel 2:12-19
Gospel Reading – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Sermon Hymn: LW#91 “My Song Is Love Unknown”
Sermonette
Imposition of Ashes
Creedal Hymn
Offering
Prayers of the Church/The Lord’s Prayer
Parting Blessing
Closing Hymn: LW#485 “Now Rest Beneath Night’s Shadow”
Monday, February 12, 2018
Sermon for 11 February 2018
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Order of Worship
Pre-Worship: “Oh Lord, My Shepherd Be” & “Blessed be Your Name”
Welcome
Opening Hymn: LW#96 “Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain”
Confession and Absolution
Song of Praise: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Children’s Talk
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament Lesson – Exodus 34:29-35
Epistle Lesson – 1 Corinthians 3:12-18
Gospel Lesson – Mark 9:2-9
Sermon Hymn: LW#429 “I Leave All Things to God’s Direction”
Sermon
Apostle’s Creed
Offering Hymn: LW#433 “Come, My Soul, with Every Care”
Offering
Prayers of the Church/The Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Closing Hymn: LW#368 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
Sermon was based on the Gospel Lesson.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Sermon for 4 February 2018
5th Sunday after Epiphany
ORDER -OF WORSHIP
Pre-Worship Music: “How Great is Our God” & “Our God is Greater”
Meditation
Opening Hymn: LW#206 “God Himself is Present”
Confession & Absolution
Song of Praise: “What a Beautiful Name”
Children’s Talk
Scripture Readings
Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 40:21-31
Epistle Reading – 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Gospel Reading – Mark 1:29-39
Sermon Hymn: LW#379 “Come, Follow Me” Said Christ, the Lord”
Sermon
Nicene Creed
Offering Hymn: LW#402 “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us”
Offering
Prayers of the Church/The Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Institution
The Sharing of the Peace
Communion Distribution
“Oh Lord, My Shepherd Be”
LW#239 “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness”
LW#295 “Blest Be the Tie that Binds”
LW#238 “O Lord, We Praise You”
Benediction
Closing Hymn: LW#247 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
In lieu of a sermon, we watched a video. Pastor Tom based it on Philippians 4:4-9, 12 & 13.
(Click on the word "video" to open the link)
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