March 3, 2019

Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

320 Mt. Zion Dr., Ripon, WIwww.mtzionripon.org

Facebook: Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

Pastor Michael SheppardPastor’s Study: 920-748-9734

Cell: 920-745-0883E-mail: revmikesheppard@gmail.com

Transfiguration of Our Lord March 3, 2019 Welcome to Mt. Zion!

We are happy that you are joining us for worship! Please sign the Friendship Pad located on the pew at the center aisle. If you are visiting with us today please list your full name and home congregation. As you leave worship today, please hand the sheet to the ushers. We look forward to worshiping with you again. If you have any questions about our congregation, you may speak with Pastor Sheppard or contact him by phone or email.Parents of little children: The Ladies’ Aid has assembled bags for the children to use during the church service. The bags are located in the hallway by the men’s and women’s restrooms. Please return them at the end of the service. Enjoy!Handicapped accessible restrooms are located upstairs next to the Pastor’s Study and downstairs next to the elevator.

Hymns 238 97 241(4) “Farewell to Alleluia”

Order of Service pg. 45 of Christian Worship Today’s Organist Sue Sheppard

Psalm 148 pg. 121 of Christian Worship

First Lesson Exodus 34: 29-35 (EHV)

29When 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 realize that the skin of his face was shining because he had been speaking with the LORD. 30When Aaron and all the people of Israel saw Moses, they were amazed that the skin of his face was shining, so they were afraid to come close to him. 31Moses called to them, so Aaron and all the rulers of the community returned to him, and Moses spoke to them. 32Afterward all the people of Israel came close to him, and he gave them all of the commands that the LORD had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. 33When Moses was finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face. 34But whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off until he came out again. Then he would come out and tell the people of Israel what he had been commanded. 35Whenever the people of Israel saw Moses’ face, they would see that the skin of Moses’ face was shining. Then Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with the LORD again.

Second Lesson 2 Corinthians 1:18–22 (EHV) 18As surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes”

and “No.” 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us (by me, Silas, and Timothy), was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him the “Yes” stands firm. 20In fact, as many promises as God has made, they have always been “Yes” in him. For that reason we also say “Amen” through him to the glory of God.

21God is the one who makes both us and you to be strong in Christ. He anointed us. 22He sealed us as his own and gave us the Spirit as the down payment in our hearts.

Gospel Lesson Luke 9: 28-36 (EHV)28About eight days after he said these words, Jesus took Peter,

John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29While he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30Just then, two men, Moses and Elijah, were talking with him! 31They appeared in glory and were talking

about his departure, which he was going to bring to fulfillment in Jerusalem.

32Peter and those with him were weighed down with sleep, but when they were completely awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.

33As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not realize what he was saying.

34While he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. They were afraid as they went into the cloud. 35Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” 36After the voice had spoken, they found Jesus alone. They kept this secret and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen.

The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) copyright © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved.

www.wartburgproject.org

Sermon Text Psalm 148 (see screen)

Sermon Theme “All Praise The Lord of Glory!”

During the Offering Please sign the Friendship pads

Please give the sheets to an usher at the end of the service.

Please remember in your prayers: Benji Niemuth, Alexee Nitzke, Chandler Nitzke, Lyle Strook and Marlene Martin (Sue Sheppard’s Mom).

FAREWELL TO ALLELUIA

M: Brothers and sisters in Christ, when we next gather for worship, it will be Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. On that day we will begin our solemn journey to the Savior’s cross. While the joy of faith remains undiminished throughout the year, our rejoicing during Lent is muted and quiet. For centuries, therefore, the Christian churches have omitted their most jubilant songs during

this season, including the word alleluia, which means, “praise the Lord.”

Now for a time we say farewell to alleluia. We do this to prepare ourselves for the quieter days of Lent. The alleluias will return on Easter dawn as we gather to shout our praise to the risen Lord.

ALLELUIA, SONG OF TRIUMPH

Alleluia, song of triumph, sound of joy that cannot die;Alleluia is the anthem ever dear to choirs on high;Saints adorned in robes of glory join the great angelic cry.

Alleluia we are singing, voicing hymns in pure accord,With Christ’s holy Church united, justified, redeemed, restored, And with all his faithful people raise our songs to praise the Lord.Alleluia cannot always be our song while here below;Alleluia our transgressions make us for a while forego.For the solemn time is coming when our tears for sin must flow.

May our hymns be filled with longing—hear us, Holy Trinity—As we look to your blest Easter, here, and then eternally, When we shall once more be singing alleluia joyfully!

2004 Northwestern Publishing House. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

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Announcements

Website: Mt. Zion has a new updated website! It is more mobile friendly! Please check it out!!

New Church Secretary: Jo Meeker has been selected as our new secretary. She will start training tomorrow.

Shirt Sale: The shirts and sweatshirts are IN! You may purchase yours starting today after church. If you wish to write a check, please make it payable to Mt. Zion.

Hearing Loop: If you wish to give money towards a possible Hearing Loop, please mark that on your envelope so it goes in the right account. There has been a dedicated account set up for any donations. The Hearing Loop is still being looked into at this time.

Council Opening: We currently have the Worship Elder position open on the Church Council. If any voting member is interested in this position please talk to Mark Roeder, Tim Lynch or Pastor Sheppard. Justen Niemuth has graciously offered to be our Evangelism Elder.

WLA Drama: Please see the bulletin board for the poster announcing the next WLA play “Holder Posey, The Felonious Photographer…” on March 8 and 9.

Pine car Derby Results: Children: 1st place – Dawson Niemuth; 2nd place – Sam Jung and 3rd place – Quinn Ewald. Adults: 1st place – Rick Niemuth and 2nd place- Steve Ohlrich. Best in Show: 1st

place – Miya Grunert; 2nd place – Lydia Kranz and 3rd place – Emerson Long. Congratulations to everyone! A fun time was had by all!

Seminary Pantry: From now until March 17th we will be collecting items for the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary pantry. There is a barrel next to the church office to place things in. Please see the insert in this week’s bulletin.

Milk Moola Fundraising Is Ending: Kwik Trip will soon be ending the Milk Moola fundraising program. Peace school will need to have the last redemption postmarked by March 31, 2019. So, if possible, please bring them to church by March 15, or drop them off at Peace, so they can process them. Thank you for your support!

The Helping Hands Ministry is ready to serve the needs of our members. If you have a need you can contact Joanne Gregor at

920-896-1518, Lisa Tremore at 920-229-1297 or Tammy Niemuth at 920-299-0240. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible. We are still looking for more Helping Hands. Survey forms can be found on the table by the windows as you enter church.  “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10).

For Your InformationAttendance 2/24: 100 Communion: 75

Offerings: $ 2,377.00(includes $30.00 for possible hearing loop.)

Church Secretary: Doug JahnkeHours: M-Tu-W from 3:30-5:30 pm Church Office: 920-748-5641

E-mail: mtzionripon@centurytel.net

Serving Our Lord Thank you to everyone for your service to our Lord!Greeters:

March 3, 6 & 10 Mike and Jo MeekerMarch 17, 24 & 31 Dave and Donna Smith

Ushers:March 3 & 6 Scott & Ethan Schuld, Dave Smith, Josh Niemuth and Bill BitterMarch 10 & 17 The Ric Damm Family, Terry & Christian GrunertMarch 24 & 31 Tobin Storzer, Steve Ohlrich, Alex Kranz, Chris Engel and Tyler Dibelius

March Communion Set up: Rhonda Schwandt

March Communion Clean up: June Lynch & Marilyn Ninneman

This week at Mt. ZionSunday 9:00 AM Worship

10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Bible Study (Augsburg Confession)

Monday 7:00 PM Bible Study (Women of the Bible)Tuesday 9:00 AM Bible Study (Luther’s Catechism)

6:30 PM ChoirWednesday 4:30 PM Soup Suppers

5:00 PM Confirmation Class6:30 PM Ash Wednesday Worship

with CommunionFriday 7:00 PM WLA PlaySaturday 2:00 PM WLA PlaySunday 9:00 AM Worship with Communion

10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Bible Study (Augsburg Confession)

Lenten Schedule 2019Theme: “Three Words of Truth”Soup Suppers from 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Worship 6:30 pmAsh Wednesday – March 6 (Communion) - Senior choir serving

ChiliPastor Sheppard (Ripon) “Love One Another”

March 13 – Working Hands serving Turkey with Wild Brown RicePastor Dietsche (Green lake) “Watch and Pray”

March 20 – Ladies’ Aid serving Vegetable BeefPastor Stelter (Princeton) “Is it I?”

March 27 – LWMS serving Chicken NoodlePastor Zietlow (Montello) “I am He”

April 3 – Kids CARE serving Bar-b-quesPastor Dietsche (Green Lake) “What is Truth”

April 10 – Youth Group serving baked potatoesPastor Sheppard (Ripon) “Take Him Away”