10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICESUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

ORGAN (ZION) EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINAORGAN (ZION) EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1515 Organ Church Road, Salisbury, North Carolina 28146 Rev. Carlin Ours, PastorVicar: Jordan Davis, Mark Brown, Choir Director; Jana Thomas, Organist

February 11, 201810:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Welcome and Announcements

(Congregation will please stand.) (Congregation responses are in bold.)GATHERING

Invocation

P: In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,C: Amen

The Confession and Forgiveness

P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen

P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.P: Gracious God,C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you

and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. C: Amen

Note: Hymns are from the “Red” (ELW) Hymnal unless specified.

Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (insert) # 834

Children's Sermon (3 yr. to 5th grade) dismissed to attend Children’s Church.

Apostolic Greeting(pg. 138)

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

Kyrie.......

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Canticle of Praise: “Glory to God”

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Prayer of the DayO God, at the glorious transfiguration of your only Son, you confirmed the mystery of our faith by the witness of the disciples and by your own voice from the cloud. Mercifully complete our adoption as your children, and give us, with our King, an inheritance of his glory. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen

OFFERING

ANTHEM: “Jesus on the Mountain Peak”

Offertory Hymn: “Create in Me” # 186

WORD

FIRST READING: EXODUS 34: 29–3529When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. 30Aaron and all the people of Israel saw Moses, and behold, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to come near him. 31But Moses called to them, and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses talked with them. 32Afterward all the people of Israel came near, and he commanded them all that the Lord had spoken with him in Mount Sinai. 33And when Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face. 34Whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would remove the veil, until he came out. And when he came out and told the people of Israel what he was commanded, 35the people of Israel would see the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face was shining. And Moses would put the veil over his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

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PSALM 50: 1–61The Lord, the God of | gods, has spoken;

he has called the earth from the rising of the sun | to its setting.2Out of Zion, perfect | in its beauty, God reveals him- | self in glory.3Our God will come and will | not keep silence; before him there is a consuming flame, and round about him a | raging storm.4He calls the heavens and the earth | from above

to witness the judgment | of his people.5“Gather before me my | loyal followers, those who have made a covenant with me and sealed | it with sacrifice.”6Let the heavens declare the rightness | of his cause;

for God him- | self is judge.

SECOND READING: 2 CORINTHIANS 3: 12–13, 4: 1–612Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, 13not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. 1Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

P: GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

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P: The Holy Gospel according to ST. MARK 9th CHAPTER C: Glory to you, O Lord

GOSPEL: MARK 9: 2–92After six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” 8And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only. 9And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.

THE SERMON Pastor Ours

Hymn: "How Good Lord to Be Here” (insert) # 315

THANKSGIVING

APOSTLES’CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.7

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spiritand born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius

Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.* On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

(After each portion of the prayers)P: Lord, in your mercy.C: Hear our prayer.

(The prayers conclude)P: …through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.C: Amen.

THE LORDS PRAYER: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.

SENDING Benediction

Hymn: “Jesus the Very Thought of You” insert

Dismissal /Doxology # 884

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Postlude

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LESSONS FOR NEXT WEEK:Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 25:1-10; James 1:12-18; Mark 1:9-15

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK AT ORGANTODAY: Sunday, February 11, 2018

8:00 am Inquirers Class9:00 am Chat-N-Chew9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship ServiceMonday, February 12, 2018

10:30 am Bible Study/Communion/Prayer7:00 pm Bible Study/Communion/Prayer

Tuesday, February 13, 20185–7:00 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Wednesday, February 14, 20187:00 pm ASH WED. SERVICE

Thursday, February 15, 20189–10:00 Food Pantry/ Clothing Closet

Saturday, February 17, 2018Youth Group outing

Next Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:00 am Chat-N-Chew9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR Cody Trexler Cleo HaynesAnn Donahue Jackie Brown Fred Basinger Colleen FespermanCoy Shive Wendy Sifford Gene Ray Floyd GoodmanRay Fryer Scott Shoe Larry Brown Sandy CampbellAshley Sapp Kay Lambe Linda Pless Claudine CochranNancy Lyerly Betty Buckwell Elvira Linder Scarlett LivingoodRenee Wright Maurice Staley Donald Wilhelm Bill Thompson

The LOOSE OFFERING collected on the THIRD

Sunday of the month goes to Rowan Helping Min.

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Hope Schenk Clarence Miller Larry Castor Fran Fesperman

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER is Tuesday, February 13 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Youth will need to be at the church at 4:30 to help with the meal.MONDAY BIBLE STUDY CLASSES WITH COMMUNION AND PRAYER is at 10:30 in the morning and the other is a 7:00 in the evening with Pastor Ours.

OWINGS GROUP II will meet Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Saints & Sinners room after the Pancake Supper. Terri Morgan will be the hostess and Salena Poston will be the leader. Bring any items you wish to donate to the Battered Women’s Shelter to this meeting.

OWINGS GROUP IV will meet Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m. for their regular meeting in the Fellowship Hall. A lite lunch (hotdogs) is planned and then discussion on the upcoming Spring Event.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE is February 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

OWINGS GROUP III will meet on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY & MEAL is Wednesday, February 21 with the meal at 6:00 and the Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Social Ministry Group will prepare the meal.

THE O-WINGS’ members are collecting items for the Battered Women’s Shelter. A list of needed items is in the narthex. Please bring your donations to the church on or before February 25. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. to prepare items for pickup. Afterwards, we will enjoy lunch at the Olive Garden. All O-WINGS are welcome!

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THE INQUIRES CLASS will begin January 21 at 8:00 a.m. in the Cornerstone classroom. Anyone’s welcome to attend the class.

WRITE PASTORIAL CONCERNS (prayers needed or sick folks etc.) on the sheet in the narthex for the Pastor to see.

THE CLOTHING CLOSET is stuffed…. overloaded with clothes right now and will not be accepting clothes for a while! We will let everyone know when we need more! Thank you for all your donations! Please continue to donate to our Food Pantry, as we are running low on food!

ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES’ DONATIONS for February are SOUP & CRACKERS.

Please place the items in the bins in the breezeway.

ORGAN FOOD PANTRY DONATION for February is JELLY.

Please place the items in the bins in the breezeway.

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JANUARY 7, 2018 TELLER REPORTNeeded for weekly 2018 BUDGET: ($5,737.88)General Fund $ 4,809.00Cemetery Fund (new sidewalk) $ 1750.00Direct Deposit/General Fund $ 1175.00Campfirmation donations from meal $ 773.00Lisa Sifford Yates Mem. to B & R $ 30.00Organ’s Outreach Ministries (Loose Offering) $ 26.00Sunday School Attendance 72 $ 49.5010:30 Worship Service 101Children’s Church (Adults 6) Children 15

VOLUNTEERS FOR FEBRUARY 2018

Head Usher: Clancy FlemingDATE USHERS TELLERS GREETERS

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Jimmy & Denene Brown

Marlin & Judy Parker

Darrell Simpson, Clancy Fleming,

Kenny Austin

Dale & Cherry Funderburk

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Jimmy & Denene Brown

Marlin & Judy Parker

Darrell Simpson, Clancy Fleming,

Kenny Austin

Dale & Cherry Funderburk

18 Jimmy & Denene Brown

Marlin & Judy Parker

Darrell Simpson, Clancy Fleming,

Kenny Austin

Dale & Cherry Funderburk

25 Jimmy & Denene Brown

Marlin & Judy Parker

Darrell Simpson, Clancy Fleming,

Kenny Austin

Dale & Cherry Funderburk

DATE ACOLYTES CRUCIFERS LECTORS11 Zeke Brown, Hunter Hill Jacob Poston Dianne Artz14 Kellin Ours18 Celia and Camry Sifford Hunter Hill Jerry Lambert25 Riley McCullough

Mallory BentleyKellin Ours Jimmie Morgan

DATE Communion Assistants Communion Helpers11 Bill Shive

Mark BrownRichard Carter

Dennis Holshouser

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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER is Tuesday, February 13 in from 5:00––7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

CONGRATULATIONS!

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We are excited to share, based on member recommendations, Organ Lutheran Church received $3,929 in charitable outreach funding in 2017. We hope this gift helped to further support your incredible work.

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A CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER will be held March 24, 2018 from 4:00––7:00 p.m. at Rock Grove UMC. (Sponsored by Troop 324.) Meal includes ½ chicken, beans, slaw, roll and dessert for $10 a plate, carry out only. See Zeke Brown or Kellin Ours for tickets.

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