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First Sunday in lent

February 17th

2013

Service with Communion

The Service – Sing the Feast (ChatawaySetting)

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Opening sentenceM: The word is near you, C: on your lips and in your heart M: because if you confess with your lips

that Jesus is Lord C: and believe in your heart that God

raised him from the dead, M: you will be saved. C: Everyone who calls on the name

of the Lord shall be saved. (Rom 10:8,9,13 NRSV)

PREPARATIONM: In the name of the Father and of

the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen

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Praise and thanksgiving

We sing our opening hymn:

Praise and thanksgiving

LHS 811 CAL293Albert Frederick Bayly 1901

Praise and thanksgiving

1. Praise and thanksgivingFather, we offer,for all things livingyou have made good;harvest of sown fields,fruits of the orchard,hay from the mown fields,blossom and wood.

Praise and thanksgiving

2. Lord, bless the labourwe bring to serve you,that with our neighbourwe may be fed.Sowing or tilling,we would work with you;harvesting, milling,for daily bread.

Praise and thanksgiving

3. Father, providingfood for your children,your wisdom guidingteaches us shareone with another,so that rejoicingwith us, our brothermay know your care. † 

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: God tempts no one to sin,but he watches over us and keeps us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful self may not deceive us and draw us into false belief, despair and other great and shameful sins. And even though we are so tempted, yet through Christ we win the final victory.

(Small Catechism: Sixth Petition, adapted)

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

So, brothers and sisters in Christ: let us draw near to God our Father, to repent of our sins, and, in the name of the Lord Jesus, claim that victory in God's forgiveness.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

C: We confess that we are born in bondage to sin

And cannot free ourselves.We have sinned against you in

thought, word, and deed,By what we have doneAnd by what we have failed to do.»

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

We have not loved you with our whole heart,

And we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves.

We deserve your eternal punishment. »

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,

Have mercy on us.Forgive us, renew us, and lead us,

so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: I ask each of you in the presence of God who searches the heart: Do you confess that you have sinned, and do you repent of your sins?

C: I do.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Do you intend with the help of the Holy Spirit to live as in God’s presence, and to strive daily to lead a holy life, even as Christ has made you holy?

C: I do.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Do you believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed you from all your sins, and do you desire forgiveness in his name?

C: I do.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: As a called and ordained servant of the word, I announce the grace of God to all of you. On behalf of my Lord Jesus Christ, and by his command, I forgive the sins of all of you who repent and believe, in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

We have not loved you with our whole heart,

And we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves.

We deserve your eternal punishment. »

♫ Lord Have MercyC: ♫ Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 

♫ HYMN OF ADORATION: GLORY TO GOD IN THE

HIGHESTC: ♫ Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on

earth.Lord God, heavenly king,almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

♫ Glory to God : 2Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of

the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the

world:have mercy on us; you are seated at the right

hand of the Father:receive our prayer.

♫ Glory to God : 3For you alone are the holy

one, you alone are the Lord,you alone are the most high,Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

Liturgy of the word

GREETINGM: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAYM: Let us pray for strength in

temptation. C: Almighty and merciful God,

your Son fasted in the desert and was tempted as we are, yet without sin. Protect us when we are tempted, and help us to resist the devil by trusting in your word.

PRAYER OF THE DAYWe ask this through Jesus Christ

our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READINGDeuteronomy 26:1-11 CEV

Thank-offering for the mighty acts of God

R: The first reading for the Second Sunday after Epiphany is written in Chapter 62 of Isaiah beginning at verse one.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 The LORD is giving you the land, and

soon you will conquer it, settle down, 2and plant crops.

And when you begin harvesting each of your crops, the very first things you pick must be put in a basket.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Take them to the place where the

LORD your God chooses to be worshiped, 3and tell the priest,

"Long ago the LORD our God promised our ancestors that he would give us this land. And today, I thank him for keeping his promise and giving me a share of the land.”

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 4The priest will take the basket and set

it in front of the LORD'S altar. 5Then, standing there in front of the

place of worship, you must pray: My ancestor was homeless, an

Aramean who went to live in Egypt. There were only a few in his family then, but they became great and powerful, a nation of many people.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 6The Egyptians were cruel and had no

pity on us. They mistreated our people and forced us into slavery. 7We called out for help to you, the LORD God of our ancestors. You heard our cries; you knew we were in trouble and abused. 8Then you terrified the Egyptians with your mighty miracles and rescued us from Egypt.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 9You brought us here and gave us this

land rich with milk and honey. 10Now, LORD, I bring to you the best of the crops that you have given me.

After you say these things, place the basket in front of the LORD'S altar and bow down to worship him.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 11Then you and your family must

celebrate by eating a meal at the place of worship to thank the LORD your God for giving you such a good harvest.

And remember to invite the Levites and the foreigners who live in your town.

This is the Word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 CEV  R: The Psalm is Psalm 91

R: 1Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful.

C: 2Then you will say to the LORD, "You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you.”

Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 CEV  R: 9The LORD Most High is your

fortress. Run to him for safety, 10and no terrible disasters will strike you or your home.

C:11God will command his angels to protect you wherever you go.

Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 CEV  R:12They will carry you in their arms,

and you won't hurt your feet on the stones.

C:13You will overpower the strongest lions and the most deadly snakes.

Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 CEV  R:14The LORD says, "If you love me

and truly know who I am, I will rescue you and keep you safe.

C: 15When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honour you.

Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 CEV  R: 16You will live a long life and see my

saving power”.C: Glory to the Father, and the Son,

and the Holy Spirit;As it was in the beginning is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

SECOND READINGRomans 10:8b-13 CEV

The Christian confession: Jesus is Lord

R: The second reading for the first Sunday of Lent is written in Romans Chapter 10 beginning at verse 8.

Romans 10:8b-138All who are acceptable because of

their faith simply say, "The message is as near as your mouth or your heart." And this is the same message we preach about faith.

9So you will be saved, if you honestly say, "Jesus is Lord," and if you believe with all your heart that God raised him from death.

Romans 10:8b-1310God will accept you and save you, if

you truly believe this and tell it to others.

11The Scriptures say that no one who has faith will be disappointed, 12no matter if that person is a Jew or a Gentile.

Romans 10:8b-13There is only one Lord, and he is

generous to everyone who asks for his help.

13All who call out to the Lord will be saved.

This is the Word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL

Luke 4:1-13 CEVJesus tempted

 M: The Holy Gospel is written in Luke

chapter 4 beginning at verse at verse one.

C: Glory to You O Lord

Luke 4:1-13

When Jesus returned from the Jordan River, the power of the Holy Spirit was with him, and the Spirit led him into the desert.   2For forty days Jesus was tested by the devil, and during that time he went without eating. When it was all over, he was hungry.

Luke 4:1-13

3The devil said to Jesus, "If you are God's Son, tell this stone to turn into bread.“

4Jesus answered, "The Scriptures say, 'No one can live only on food.’

Luke 4:1-13

5Then the devil led Jesus up to a high place and quickly showed him all the nations on earth.   6The devil said, "I will give all this power and glory to you.

It has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.   7Just worship me, and you can have it all.”

Luke 4:1-13

8Jesus answered, "The Scriptures say: Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!’

Luke 4:1-13

9Finally, the devil took Jesus to Jerusalem and had him stand on top of the temple. The devil said, "If you are God's Son, jump off.   10-11The Scriptures say: 'God will tell his angels to take care of you. They will catch you in their arms, and you will not hurt your feet on the stones.'  

Luke 4:1-13

12Jesus answered, "The Scriptures also say, 'Don't try to test the Lord your God!' 13After the devil had finished testing Jesus in every way possible, he left him for a while. 

This is the Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to You O Christ .

PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL

 M: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for resisting and overcoming the devil. Strengthen us in our temptations.

C: Amen.

NICENE CREEDC: We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all that is, seen and unseen.

NICENE CREEDC: We believe in one Lord,

Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

NICENE CREEDC: For us* and for our salvation

he came down from heaven,was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and

became truly human.For our sake he was crucified

under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.

* This means: us human beings

NICENE CREEDC: On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end.

NICENE CREEDC: We believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the

Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son

is worshipped and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.

NICENE CREEDC: We believe in one holy

Christian † and apostolic church.We acknowledge one baptism

for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection

of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Amen.† or: 'catholic' Christian; here means 'universal'

We Sing: In You is gladness

LH 386 CAL293In dir ist Freude Johann Lindemann 1549-1631

Tr H F W Proeve (1973) and D A Schubert (1991)

In You is gladness1. In you is gladnessin all our sadness,Jesus, joy of every heart;by you are givenblessings from heaven,true Redeemer, our delight. ››

In You is gladnessOur sins you've taken,our bonds you've broken;trusting you surely,we build securely,we stand for ever. Hallelujah!Our hearts are turningto you with yearning,on you relying,living or dying,we're yours forever. Hallelujah!

In You is gladness2. In you is calmness;nothing can harm us:world, or death, or Satan's plans.In our distressesyou see and bless us;you have all things in your hands. ››

In You is gladnessOur heart rejoices,we lift our voices,singing your glory,telling your storynow and for ever. Hallelujah!With adoration,in celebration,we love and praise you,eagerly raise youglad hymns for ever. Hallelujah!† 

SERMON

We sing We Sing as our free will offering is received:

Saviour, when in dust to Thee

LHS 72 CAL 293Robert Grant (1779-1838)

Saviour, when in dust to Thee

1. Saviour, when in dust to TheeLow we bow the adoring knee;When, repentant, to the skiesScarce we lift our weeping eyes:O by all Thy pains and woeSuffered once for man below,Bending from Thy throne on high,Hear our solemn litany.

Saviour, when in dust to Thee

2. By Thy helpless infant years,By thy life of want and tears,By Thy days of sore distressIn the savage wilderness,By the dread mysterious hourOf the insulting tempter’s power:Turn, O turn, a favouring eye,Hear our solemn litany.

Saviour, when in dust to Thee

3. By Thine hour of dire despair,By Thine agony of prayer,By the cross, the nail, the thorn,Piercing spear, and torturing scorn;By the gloom that veiled the skiesO’er the dreadful sacrifice:Listen to our humble cry,Hear our solemn litany.

Saviour, when in dust to Thee

4. By Thy deep expiring groan,By the sad sepulchral stone,By the vault, whose dark abodeHeld in vain the rising God:O from earth to heaven restored,Mighty, re-ascended Lord,Listen, listen to the cryOf our solemn litany. † 

♫ OFFERTORY SONG : ♫ C: Create in me a clean heart, O

God,and renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from your

presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit.

OFFERING PRAYERC: Generous God,

use us and the many gifts you give us out of your great goodness, for service to you and to our fellow human beings. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHCall to prayer

M: Jesus was tempted by Satan for forty days. Let us pray for all who experience the trials and temptations of the world.

Response:

M: God of power and might,C: save us in the time of trial.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHConcluding prayer

M: Father in heaven, receive the prayers of your sons and daughters who seek your favour. Free us from all evil, so that we may serve you in peace and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

• C: Amen.

Liturgy of the

lord’s supper

♫  PrefaceM: The Lord be with you.♫C: And also with you.M : Lift up your hearts.♫ C: We lift them to the Lord.M : Let us give thanks to the Lord

our God.♫ C: It is right to give our

thanks and praise. 

PREFACEM: It is indeed right and good,

Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. »

PREFACEHe has taken on himself our sin, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name:

♫ HOLY, HOLY, HOLYC: ♫ Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER & WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: All praise and thanks be to you, eternal God, holy Father, together with your only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, who unites your people in love. We thank you for creating all things. We thank you for calling and rescuing your chosen people.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER & WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Above all we thank and praise

you for keeping your promise to the people of old and sending your Son Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection for our salvation we remember as he comes to us in this holy meal.

C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the

night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said,

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Take and eat; this is † my body,

which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: In the same way he took the

cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said,

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Drink of it, all of you; this is †

my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

C: ♫ Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.

M: Send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen our faith so that we who receive the body and blood of Christ may live as true members of the body of your Son.

C: Amen. Come, Holy Spirit.

M: Join our prayers with those of your servants of every time and every place, and unite them with the ceaseless petitions of our great high priest until he comes as victorious Lord of all.

C: Through him, with him, in him,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all honour and glory is yours,almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.

LORD’S PRAYERC: Our Father in heaven,Hallowed be your name,Your kingdom come,Your will be done, on earth as in

heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins as we forgive

those who sin against us.

LORD’S PRAYERLead us not into temptation, but

deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the

glory are yours,Now and forever. Amen

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Peace

M: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: Amen

COMMUNION INVITATION

M: Every time we eat this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

C: Thanks be to GodM: Come, everything is ready.

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♫ Lamb of GodC: ♫ Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace.

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DISTRIBUTIONDuring the distribution the Minister or his assistant says:

Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you.

Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

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DISMISSALM: The body and blood

of our Lord Jesus Christ make you strong in body and soul to life eternal.

Go in peace.†C: Amen.

♫ POST-COMMUNION SONG:  

C: ♫ Thank the Lord and sing his praise; tell everyone what he has done.Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name.

♫ POST-COMMUNION SONG:  

C: ♫ He recalls his promises and leads his people forth in joywith shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia. Alleluia. 

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

M: Let us pray.C: Almighty and merciful God,

your Son Jesus Christ resisted the temptation to turn stones into bread when he was hungry, but he has fed us with the bread of life. ››

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

Help us to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit, so that, as you know our weakness, we may also know your power to save.

We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

CONCLUSIONBLESSING

M: Christ our crucified Saviour draw you to himself, so that you may find in him the assurance of sins forgiven and the gift of eternal life; .

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favour,†

and give you peace. C: Amen. 105

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DISMISSALM: Go in peace, for God takes

care of you. C: In the name of Christ. Amen. 

We sing our closing hymn:

Safe in the shadow of the Lord v. 1,2,5,6

LHS 873 CAL 293Timothy Dudley-Smith 1926- (1970)

Safe in the shadow of the Lord

1. Safe in the shadow of the Lordbeneath his hand and power,I trust in him, I trust in him, my fortress and my tower.

Safe in the shadow of the Lord

2. My hope is set on God alonethough Satan spreads his snare,I trust in him, I trust in him,to keep me in his care.

Safe in the shadow of the Lord

5. Strong in the everlasting Name,and in my Father’s care,I trust in him, I trust in him, who hears and answers prayer.

Safe in the shadow of the Lord

6. Safe in the shadow of the Lord,possessed by love divine,I trust in him, I trust in him, and meet his love with mine.

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Go in peace, for God takes care of

you. 

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