The Third Sunday in Lent - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church · 3/15/2020 · The Third Sunday in Lent Welcome to our worship! ... Prayer of the Day P God, you are the fountain of living

10:45 am Praise Service Page

The Third Sunday in Lent

Welcome to our worship! Parents of small children: Children can and do encounter Jesus during worship. For your convenience, please know that our entryway and a volunteer staffed nursery (Room 113) is equipped with an audio reception of the

service. We also have activity bags available for their use during worship. Please see an usher for more information.

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March 15, 2020 10:45 a. m. Praise Service

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“Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you.” Romans 15:7

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church warmly welcomes people of any age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, life circumstance, and physical or mental capability.

Gathering

Call to Worship “A Broken Spirit”

Welcome and Announcements Prayer request cards will be collected by the ushers during the Call to Worship.

Gathering Music Praise Team

TOS2 1 Words and Music by Don Harris and Martin J. Nystrom

©1993 Integrity’s Hosanna Music

Confession and Forgiveness

P Blessed be our God who is present, who gives life, who calls into existence the things that do not exist.

C Amen.

P Blessed be our God who gives forgiveness to us when we confess our sins.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P Forgiving God,

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Prayer of the Day

P God, you are the fountain of living water. You quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Refresh us with the beauty of your truth.

C Amen.

” DRM DNLD Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson

© 2009 Dakota Road Music Song of Mercy “Mercy On This Fallen World”

C We confess that we have turned away from you, knowingly and unknowingly. We have wandered from your resurrection life. We have strayed from your love for all people. Have mercy on us and turn us back to you, O God. Give us new hearts and right spirits, that we may find what is pleasing to you and live in your presence forever. Amen.

P Here is God’s good news: God turns to you in love. All your sin is forgiven in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the free and abounding gift of God’s grace for you.

C Amen.


Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42 Pew Bible, Page 969 At the conclusion of the reading:

P The gospel of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Scripture Announcement “Be Still”

Meditation “We Even Boast” Pastor Paul Baumgartner

Song of the Day “You Are My Vision” DNLD Words by: Mary Elizabeth Byrne, Eleanor Henrietta Hull, Rend Collective

Experiment; Music by Ancient Irish Melody arranged by Rend Collective Experiment © 2011 Thankyou Music

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Word

First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7 Pew Bible, Page 63 At the conclusion of the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11 Pew Bible, Page 1027 At the conclusion of the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

DRM DNLD Words and Music by Hans Peterson

© 2001 Dakota Road Music


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Affirmation of Faith C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator

of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into

heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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.


Meal

Because offerings are a significant part of our worship and they enable the ministries of our congregation, many members part icipate in an electronic giving program called SIMPLY GIVING and we have recently launched a new program for credit/debit giving called GivePlus, through our website, gslutheran.org. If you have questions or would like to take part in this offering opportunity, please speak to a Stewardship Committee member or contact the GSLC office.

Offering

Prayers of Intercession

A Turning our hearts to God who is gracious and merciful, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

A brief silence.

A God of living water, send your church beyond boundaries to proclaim your grace.

C May its witness be a source of refreshment for thirsty souls. Strengthen our voices, that all people can know and believe that Jesus is truly the savior of the world.

A God of living water, protect from pollution or misuse all rivers, lakes, oceans, and streams.

C Bless the work of those who advocate for access to clean water, that all people and animals have enough to drink.

A God of living water, open the hearts of leaders and authorities, that they hear the cries of the suffering and act with compassion toward them.

C Bring peace to disputed lands and bring reconciliation to people divided by race, culture, or nationality.

P God of living water, mend the hearts of those who grieve broken relationships, whether by conflict, abuse, divorce, or death. Assure those questioning your presence in the midst of doubt or suffering. Draw near to all who are ill. Bless all those in need of your grace-filled presence, including those on our continuing prayers list and…

A God of living water, renew us in the promises of baptism.

C Join us together in worship, fellowship, and sharing your good news. Embolden us to serve others and to work for justice and peace.

A According to your steadfast love, O God, hear these and all our prayers as we commend them to you; through Christ our Lord.

C Amen.


Offering Song “All Thanks To You” Vs. 1 DRM DNLD Words and Music by Hans Peterson


Offering Prayer

A Generous God, teach us to witness to your goodness with every gift you have given us to share, that all people may know your peace through Jesus Christ.

C Amen.

Song During Offering “Come To The Water” Praise Team by Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker

Invitation to Communion

P God’s love is poured out in Christ for you. Open yourselves to receive it.

When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say:

The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. and each person may respond: Amen.

All are invited to come and receive the real presence of Christ in the sacrament.

Follow the directions of the ushers, who will release you from your rows toward the center aisle. Come forward and kneel at the altar railing. If you wish to commune, extend your hand to the pastor, who will place a wafer in your hand. Receive the red wine or white grape juice by individual glass.

Those who do not wish to take communion are invited to come forward for a blessing. Please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest.

Return to your seats by the side aisle.

Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer P Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us

to pray:

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.


“Christ Jesus, Lamb of God” BC 494 Words: Alex Means; Music: “Wonderous Love”, trad American, arr. J. Y.

© 2000 John C. Ylvisaker

“All Who Are Thirsty” ABS 3 36 Misc Words and Music by Brenton Brown and Glenn Robertson

© 1998 Vineyard Songs


“There Is A Mountain” DRM DNLD Words and Music by Hans Peterson



DNLD Words and Music by Charlie Hall

© 2000 sixsteps Music/worshiptogether.com songs “Give Us Clean Hands”


P&W 28 Words and Music by Dennis Jernigan © 1992 Shepherd’s Heart Music, Inc.

“Who Can Satisfy My Soul Like You?”


Blessing

P Now is the acceptable time. Now is the day of salvation. Holy God, speaking, spoken, and inspiring, bless you, unbind you, and send you in love and in peace.

C Amen.

Sending

Sending Song “Go Now” DRM DNLD Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson


Communion Prayer

A We thank you, living God, for the body and blood of your Son, which sustains us day by day. As Christ has loved us in this meal, so send us to love Christ in our neighbors. In Jesus’ name we pray.

C Amen.


Dismissal

A Go forth into the world to serve God with gladness; be of good courage; hold fast to that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honor all people; love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

Sending Music Praise Team

We are called, gathered and blessed to be a community and instrument of grace for all sheep of the Good Shepherd.

SUNDAY SERVICES: 8:30 AND 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M.

Paul W. Baumgartner……...Pastor Thomas Eisnor………………………..Organist/Choir Director

Pam Weinelt ...................................... Praise Team Coordinator Cat Ontiveros .................................... Youth Ministry Coordinator

Janice Swinford .................................. Inreach Coordinator/Sunday School Superintendent Diane Moeller .................................... Office Coordinator Donna Garges……………………………...Media Coordinator

Aaron Frink ........................................ Custodian


Our next confirmation class and FX3 groups will meet March 22, from 12:30—2 pm. The confirmation lesson will focus on Revelation. Remember to be

working on your Confirmation Projects; they will be presented during our April classes. FX3 will be talking about Holy Week and Easter and have some fun projects planned. This group is for 3rd-5th graders and their friends.

FELLOWSHIP Please join us in Fellowship Hall for coffee, following the service. Meet someone new, catch up on all the Good Shepherd news and events, and visit Sign-up Central to find ways to get more

involved with the community of Good Shepherd.

CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION

If you like to read the bulletin announcements on our website at gslutheran.org please RECYCLE your bulletin in one of the bins after service. Thank you.

Child and Youth Protection Class (CYP) is scheduled for both Sunday, March 29th at noon, downstairs in the Movie Lounge, or Monday, March 30th at 7 p.m. In the Meeting Room. Please sign-up at Sign-Up Central or let Cat know if you are attending so we can make sure we have adequate materials. This class is required for anyone who would like to work with VBS or any of our children and youth programs.

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

8:30 AM - 82 10:45 AM - 130

Sunday School - 60

WELCOME FRIENDS AND VISITORS! Are you visiting us for the first time? Please see an usher and pick up one of our Good Shepherd shopping bags. We are so happy to have you worship with us today and hope to see you again soon. FEBRUARY YTD Budgeted

Giving Summary * Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Actual Income: $398,762.92 Budgeted Income: $403,111.79 Ahead/Behind: ($4,348.87) If you are behind in your pledge or giving, we ask that you please catch up! Thank you! The work of GSLC cannot be completed without the support of the congregation! Thank you!

Hunger Walk Run- 2020—TODAY "Today, March 15, is the day for the Hunger Walk. This will be your last opportunity to contribute to this worthwhile cause. Write out a check to Good Shepherd, and write “Hunger Walk” on the “For” line, or put money in the donation box in the Entryway.

Hunger Walkers, remember to pick up the Blue Lot parking pass for your car pool from Gail Setzer this morning. We plan to leave about noon. If any people are planning to sign on site for the walk, please let Gail Setzer know."

See the chart in Fellowship Hall that is tracking our goals of raising $3,000 and having 30 walkers participate.

Attention Empty Nesters and Fly Middle School Youth: The Hunger Walk is the designated event for March, join us today, dust

off those walking shoes, grab a friend or two and join in on the fun! There will be bounce houses, games, food trucks and of course the 5k.

Saints and Sinners mark your calendars for our March meeting on Sunday, March 22nd, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Check your email to vote on which activity we’ll do.

Easter Brunch Sign-up Is now available in the

Fellowship Hall. Make your plans to attend and bring

something to share.


Words and music reprinted under the following licenses: OneLicense.net #A701921 ● CCLI License #1393631 ● Augsburg Fortress

License #10594-S ● John Ylvisaker, Box 321, Waverly, Iowa 50677 (319)352-4396

Lent 2020 During our forty-day preparation for Easter, we will spend the season of Lent in “self-examination and repentance,

prayer and fasting, sacrificial giving and works of love—strengthened by the gifts of word and sacrament.” [Sundays and Seasons] To help us achieve those worthy goals, we will gather for weekly worship each Wednesday (12 noon and 7:30 p.m.). Our theme for our Wednesday services will be “GO FORTH,” based on the Ash Wednesday Dismissal:

Go forth into the world to serve God with gladness; be of good courage; hold fast to that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honor all people; love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Each Wednesday we will consider these aspects of who we are called to be and what we are called to do as followers of the crucified and risen Lord Jesus.

40 DAYS OF GIVING—ELCA World Hunger GSLC will be participating in the ELCA World Hunger 40 Days of Giving campaign during the Lenten season. We have a limited number of “coin boxes” (one per family please) on the table at Sign Up Central. If you feel you need a larger container for your coins, we will also be providing coin jar wrappers.

Wednesday Lent Schedule Services at Noon and 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 3 (March 18) Strengthen the Fainthearted; Support the Weak; Help the Afflicted 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 1 John 3:11-18 WEDNESDAY 4 (March 25) Honor All People Proverbs 14:31 Romans 12:9-13 WEDNESDAY 5 (April 1) Love and Serve God, Rejoicing In the Power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:14-21 1 Thessalonians 1:2-7 Philippians 4:8-9

The Fellowship Committee will be serving light refreshments prior to all of the Wednesday Lenten services, 45 minutes before the service. Come and enjoy some social time with your Good Shepherd Family.

Ladies Night Out

Is Cancelled for Tuesday, March 17th, 7 p.m. at Game Day Grill

2990 Eagle Dr, Woodstock Contact Sue Pence for more information.

Needlework Friends Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.. – 1 p.m. Bring your sewing projects. Light refreshments will be served. We will meet at the home of Susan Epling. Contact the church office or Susan for more information.

HE is Risen Holy Week and Easter are fast approaching. Please consider signing up to be a worship servant for our Holy Week and Easter Services. Palm Sunday is April 5th, with services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Maundy Thursday (April 9), and Good Friday (April 10), we will host services at noon and 7:30 p.m. Easter Services are at 7 a.m., 8:30 am and 10:45 a.m. See the Sign-up sheet in the Entryway.

Bring Back The Flowers!See today’s insert to purchase Easter Lily’s in Celebration, in Memory or in Honor of someone special for Easter. Cost is $10. Please place checks and forms in Office Coordinator’s mail slot. Checks can be made out to GSLC, please put Easter Lily’s in memo line.


Easter Lily Order Form March 29th is the last day to place your order.

_____Number of Lilies ordered at $10 each

_____Total amount enclosed Please make checks payable to “GSLC” and note “Lilies” on the memo line. Please print the following:

In Celebration of_____________________________________________________________

In Memory of _______________________________________________________________

In Honor of ________________________________________________________________

Your Name______________________________ Phone___________________

Please include check with your order, made out to GSLC & place in the slot outside the Office Coordinator’s office in the Administration Hallway.

Thank you.


Classes TODAY at 9:45 AM Youth Sunday School ages 2 year old through High School age classes. Elementary age children meet in room 115. Preschool class meets in nursery, room 113. Middle School meets in room B8 (downstairs), High School meets in room 120.

Adult Class Offerings: Coffee and Conversation meeting in room 111. We continue to focus on the discussion topic: Covenant in God, by Augsburg Fortress. Drop in anytime.

Men in Mission meet in room 116.

Faith Stories During the first few months of 2020, the Faith Stories Adult Sunday School group will be using several short-term studies to delve into issues that we have been wondering about (including heaven and hell). If you are interested in learning more, contact Mary Tucker.

Would you like more information on Sunday School? Visit our website at gslutheran.org or contact our Sunday School Superintendent Janice at [email protected].

Winter Health Protocol and COVID-19, Coronavirus

Due to the significant concerns regarding the flu in our state and country, we have instituted our annual winter

health protocol until further notice. This means that we will eliminate the passing of the peace at both services and the holding of hands for the Lord’s Prayer at the 10:45 service. Additionally, Pastor Paul will not shake hands as he greets you at the door after each service. Let’s keep each other as healthy as possible. Visit our website for more detailed information regarding this situation.

2020 Good Shepherd Music Fundraiser Our musicians need your support! The music groups of Good Shepherd are teaming up to raise funds to update, refurbish and repurpose our equipment. Several of our instruments and equipment are over 20 years old.

Just announced...Have a favorite hymn? Contribute to the music fundraiser and sign-up for a Sunday to hear it sung at the 8:30 am service. See details at Sign-up Central. Please make any checks out to GSLC, and note music in the memo line. We have a goal of $11,000 for the following:

Weekday Bible Study Monday Lunch & Learn Pack your lunch and join us at 12 noon on Mondays. Our study is titled, “Finding God Faithful” by Kelly Minter.

Word on Wednesday Bible Study Is cancelled due to the coronavirus. Stay tuned to when we will return on Wednesday morning at 9:30 in the meeting room as we journey through “Luke The Apostolic Gospel” by Dr. David Tiede. No experience necessary. Contact Lori Peters through the church office for further information.

Thursday Morning Bible Study is cancelled for the remaining month of March. When we return, we will continue our study on The Gospel of John. This study is led by Pastor Paul. All are welcome.

Volunteer for the Lutheran Coalition for Habitat for Humanity 2020 Build

Help us with the upcoming Lutheran Coalition for Habitat build. No experience necessary, just willing hands – training and tools are provided. Build dates are all on Saturdays:

April 4, April 25, May 2, May 30. Join us on one or more of these dates and help us provide affordable, quality housing for families in our community needing a helping hand. This year we will be building a house in Canton at 160 Garrison Trail. Registration is on-line and a link for registration can be found in the Habitat for Humanity portion of our church website. Contact Mike Dooley, Max Epling or the church office for more information.

Handbell Cases and hand carts for stor-ing and moving equipment from the Mu-sic Room to the Sanctuary

$1,500

Handbell tables and risers $2,500

Foam padding and muslin covers $1,000

New speakers and cabling for Praise Team

$3,200

New keyboard for Praise Team $2,300

Costs to repurpose the old keyboard for use in the Music Room

$500

Total to Date: $4,510

Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell is putting together a team to work with Inspiritus to help the victims of this Tennessee tornado. Hazel and Tony Henson are coordinating the response. The trip to Nashville will be March 19th to 24th. Inspiritus will provide accommodations, food and equipment, so just volunteers are needed. If you would like to join up with this team, please contact Hazel and Tony Henson at [email protected]. Or contact Max Epling, Mike Dooley or the church office.

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The Third Sunday in Lent - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church · 3/15/2020 · The Third Sunday in Lent Welcome to our worship! ... Prayer of the Day P God, you are the fountain of living