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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICEfor

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

Pre-Service Music

Lighting of the Chancel Candles

Prelude Prelude in c [BWV 549] - J.S. Bach

Ringing of the Church Bell

Opening Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God LSB 657

Confession and Absolution (8:15)

Stand

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

Invocation Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen

Exhortation 1 John 1:8–9

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

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Confession of Sins

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful

sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we h

we have left undone. We have not loved You with our who

loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve You

punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have m

renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and

the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

Absolution

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you anyou all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

Sacrament of Holy Baptism (10:45)

Holy Baptism

Baptism Hymn: Father Welcomes

Service of the Word

Introit Ps. 91:9–13

P When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in troub

C I will rescue him and honor him.

P With long life I will satisfy himC and show him my salvation.

P Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place—

C the Most High, who is my refuge—

P no evil shall be allowed to befall you,C no plague come near your tent.

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P For he will command his angels concerning you

C to guard you in all your ways.

P On their hands they will bear you up,

C lest you strike your foot against a stone.

PYou will tread on the lion and the adder;C the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.

C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

P When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble;

C I will rescue him and honor him.

P With long life I will satisfy himC and show him my salvation.

Hymn: Your Heart, O God, Is Grieved LSB 945

© 1970 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479.Public domain

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

P Let us pray.O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wildernesspromised land. Guide the people of Your Church that following othrough the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the worldChrist, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and thnow and forever.

Sit

Anthem Christ, the Life of All

Old Testament Reading

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Gradual

[O come, let us fix our eyes on] | Jesus,* the founder and perfecter | of our faith,

who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despis- | ingand is seated at the right hand of the | throne of God.

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Epistle Romans 5:12–19

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

Stand

Verse of the Day Eph. 6:11

P Put on the whole armor of God,that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

Verse for Lent Joel 2:13

© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship.

Holy Gospel Matthew 4:1–11

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fourth chapter.

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

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P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Sit

Children's Message

Sermon Hymn: Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken

Sermon

“Lead Us Not Into Temptation”

Stand

Nicene Creed (8:15)

C I believe in one God,

the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earthand of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the only-begotten Son of God,

begotten of His Father before all worlds,

God of God, Light of Light,

very God of very God, begotten, not made,

being of one substance with the Father,

by whom all things were made;

who for us men and for our salvation came down from hea

and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary

and was made man;

and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried.

And the third day He rose again according to the Scripture

and ascended into heaven

and sits at the right hand of the Father.

And He will come again with glory to judge both the living whose kingdom will have no end.

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And I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord and giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,

who spoke by the prophets.

And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,

and I look for the resurrection of the dead

and the life TTTT of the world to come. Amen.

Apostles' Creed (10:45)

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth.And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day He rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven

and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Christian Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life TTTT everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according totheir needs.

Each petition ends with the following:

P Lord, in Your mercy,C hear our prayer.

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The prayers conclude with the following:

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, truthrough Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen

Sit

Offering Christ, the Lord of Hosts

Stand

Offertory

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10:45 Service continues on page 16

Service of the Sacrament (8:15)

Preface 2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]

[Psalm 136]

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Proper Preface

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times andto You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesovercame the assaults of the devil and gave His life as a ranscleansed hearts we might be prepared joyfully to celebrate the p

and truth. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all thelaud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and

Sanctus

Prayer of Thanksgiving

P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had me

created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear ouWith repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished forsacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross.

Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg Yrenew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faand drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gathfrom the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the main His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayus. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, wiSpirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen

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The Words of Our Lord Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24;

Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He hadgiven thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, Hegave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it,in remembrance of Me.”

Proclamation of Christ 1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until Hecomes.

C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat andto drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blesseddeath, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension intoheaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom andteach us to pray:

Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9–13

C Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be Thy name,

Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done on earth

as it is in heaven;give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those

who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom

and the power and the glory

forever and ever. Amen

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Pax Domini

Agnus Dei

Sit

Distribution

Communion instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold thesays, “Take and drink.”

Hymn: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face Hymn: Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain Hymn: Jesus, Lead Thou On

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Stand

Nunc Dimittis Luke 2:29–32

Post-Communion Collect

P Let us pray.We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutarygift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the samein faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son,our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Benediction

Closing Hymn: O Christ, You Walked the Road

Postlude O Christ, You Walked t

T T T

Service Concludes (10:45)

Concluding Collect

P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be writtenthat we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digesand comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever holdeverlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen

Benediction

P The Lord bless you and keep you.The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace.

C Amen

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Closing Hymn: O Christ, You Walked the Road LSB 424

Postlude O Christ, You Walked the Road - Benjamin Culli

T T T

Acknowledgments

Verse for Lent © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from TheHoly Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. – Divine Service with Holy CommuCoffee and Fellowship

9:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Bible Class

10:45 a.m. – Divine Service4:00 p.m. – Financial Peace University

MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m. – Early Childhood Development CeMONDAY: 4:30 p.m. – 8th Grade Confirmation

7:00 p.m. – Board of EldersTUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday Morning Bible Class

12:00 noon – Fellowship Club6:00 p.m. – Handbells7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir

WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Study (St. Vincent’s)5:30 p.m. – Lenten Dinner 7:00 p.m. – Lenten Service

THURSDAY: 7:00 p.m. – LWML Evening Guild FRIDAY: 4:15 p.m. – 7th Grade ConfirmationSATURDAY: 6:00 p.m. – Lutheran High School North, St. L

TODAY’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, the children will study the temptatio4:1–11). Like us, Jesus was tempted by Satan to sin. Yet, for utemptation because we cannot. In your family discussions, considerto rely on ourselves and to trust in our powers. Provide examples. Athat God lovingly provides all that we need for this life and eternityus and ordering our days and life in His peace.

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS – Pastor Walter’s Bible Class meets at 9:morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is leading a study on the book of Gen

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:Joe Gelzine continues his recovery at home.Dick Jenkins has been transferred to a hospital in Jacksonville for evBob Wilimzig is recovering following surgery.Larry Jones is having tests.

Harold Wells is recovering at home from surgery.Mary Proue is hospitalized at St. Vincent Medical Center.

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MEMORIALS –

IN MEMORY OF MR. MICHAEL PARSCALETO THE MICHAEL PARSCALE MEMORIAL FUNDBy Lori Dumont

Tim and Sandy SweeneyTO THE GRACE GENERAL FUNDBy Bill and Anita Allaben

IN MEMORY OF MR. JOHN LOYD – Father of Tim Loyd

TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUNDBy Rudy and Sherry Bischof

Lori Dumont

Nancy Finkbeiner Raymond and Sammye Sue HarrillTim and Sandy Sweeney

TO THE LWML MISSION GRANTS (2009-2011 Mites)By Warren and Judy Rivers

Bill and Mildred Wilkins

THRIVENT BUILDS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

This is the third year in a row that our Thrivent chapter and other central ArkansasLutheran churches have collaborated with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers arescheduled Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week, usually for a half day. Your helpis needed by volunteering on the jobsite at 5002 Division Street, North Little Rock (Levyarea), pitching in financially and praying for the safety and timely completion of the

project. If you would like to help, a volunteer sign up sheet is posted on bulletin board.

The Lutheran Community is responsible for $8,800 of the total cost for the “build”. Our portion of this is $2,400. We are so thankful for our members that have alreadyvolunteered and have financially supported this effort. Thank you!!! Diane Roberts

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MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICESand Dinners

Lenten Services – 7:00 p.m.Lenten Dinners – 5:30 p.m. in Parker Hal

Lenten Midweek – March 16th “Nothing” 2 KDinner served by the Young Women of Grace -

Lenten Midweek – March 23rd “Marked” Isa

Dinner served by LWML Evening Guild - Meatlo

Lenten Midweek – March 30th “Enlist” JudgDinner served by the JOY Club – Tacos

Lenten Midweek – April 6th “Invest” Jere

Dinner served by the Youth – Baked Potato Bar

Lenten Midweek – April 13th “Finish” 1 KinDinner served by the ACTS group – Spaghetti D

Set aside a couple of hours in the middle of you

and join us onWednesday Evenings during Lent

for dinner and worship.

INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN YOU!!!

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