THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENTA Service of Word & Sacrament

March 8, 2020 – 8:00 AM

Jesus Meets with Nicodemus by Night

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 85 E. Brandt Boulevard

Landisville, PA

United in Christ, we are called to love and serve.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WELCOME TO ZION! We are glad you have chosen to worship with us. The purpose of this bulletin is to guide you through our worship service. It contains the four parts of the Lutheran liturgy (The Gathering, The Word, The Meal, and The Sending) used within the service. Should you have any questions concerning our service, please do not hesitate to talk with the pastor. Welcome packets are available for all visitors. Visitors are kindly asked to complete a “Welcome” card. They can be found in the guest packet and in the pew rack. Please place it in the offering plate.

ABOUT TODAY: In today’s gospel, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus and says, “For God so loved the world …” This statement is one of the most familiar to so many of us that it can easily run through our brains without much thought, but have you ever paused to consider what it truly means? Have we contemplated the depth of truths packed within this verse, preserved by God himself, throughout countless generations? Most importantly, how do we live in the reality that John 3:16 presents—that God, who is love, actively demonstrated his love through Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, and through him, offered salvation to all mankind. RESTROOMS are located near each entrance to the worship area.

HEARING AID DEVICES are available on the table in the entrance hall.

CHILDREN are welcome as active participants in the worship service. There are activity bags and books available at the “Children’s Corner” in the back of the worship area. There is childcare available in the nursery room for children ages 5 and under if you choose not to keep your child in the worship service. Alternatively, the Parlor may also be used as a “cry room” where the worship service can still be heard. Parents or two people certified by Zion’s Safe Church Policy must always remain with a child. Any child (2-12 years old) who leaves the worship area during the service must be accompanied by a parent.

During the Faith Formation hour, middle and high school youth are invited to the ZYM room for a time of catching up and topical conversations.

USHERS are located near the back of the worship area to assist you with any other needs

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, there is hand sanitizer on the windowsills and there are tissue boxes in each of the pews. Please be sure to take your used tissues with you at the end of the service and dispose of them in a trash can.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT A Service of Word & Sacrament

March 8, 2020 – 8:00 AM(Based on Setting 3 in the ELW)

† PREPARING FOR WORSHIP †As you prepare for worship, please remember in your prayers our

members and friends who are sick, homebound, or grieving; the ministries of our congregation; and the needs of the world.

ELW refers to the red Evangelical Lutheran Worship BookP: Pastor A: Assisting Minister C: Congregation

GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE Sheep May Safely Graze J. S Bach Arr. by N. Rawsthorne

† THE GATHERING †The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week,

the day of Christ’s resurrection.

Please stand if you are able. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSP: Blessed be the holy Trinity, † one God, who is present, who gives life, and who

calls into existence the things that do not exist. C: Amen.

P: If you were to keep watch over sins, O Lord, who could stand? Yet with you there is forgiveness, and so we confess.

Silence if kept for reflection.

P: Forgiving God,

C: we confess how we have rebelled against you. We have allowed doubts and fears to hold us back from the freedom to which you have called us through Jesus Christ our Lord. We have been quick to blame others for our weakness and slow to accept responsibility for ourselves. Forgive us and grant us your mercy and peace. Amen.

P: Receive good news: God turns to you in love. He says, “I will put my spirit in you, and you shall live.” 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.

GATHERING HYMN Lift High the Cross ELW 660

SHARING THE PEACEP: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you.Please share a sign of Christ’s peace with one another.

KYRIE ELW pg. 138

PRAYER OF THE DAYP: Let us pray. Lord God, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live

as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit, we may lift up your life to all the world through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please be seated.

† THE WORD †God speaks to us in Scriptures read, sung, and preached.

FIRST READING Genesis 12:1-4aA: A reading from Genesis.

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.  I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

So Abram went, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him.

A: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 121A: The reading of Psalm 121 (To be read responsively.)

A: I lift up my eyes to the hills; from where is my help to come?C: My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.

A: The Lord will not let your foot be moved nor will the one who watches over you fall asleep.

C: Behold, the keeper of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep;

A: The Lord watches over you; the Lord is your shade at your right hand;C: The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

A: The Lord will preserve you from all evil and will keep your life. C: The Lord will watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time

forth forevermore.

SECOND READING Romans 4:1-5, 13-17A: A reading from Romans.

What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as something due. But the one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness.

For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.

For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”) —in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.

A: The Word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.Please stand if you are able.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Return to the Lord … ELW pg. 151

GOSPEL READING John 3:1-17P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 3rd chapter.C: Glory to you, O Lord.

P: Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,

so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

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

Please be seated.

SERMON Pastor Barbara Caruana

Please stand if you are able.

SERMON HYMN God Loved the World ELW 323

APOSTLES’ CREEDP: Let us profess our faith together.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 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.

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCHA: Let us pray … Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great.

The pastor will conclude the prayers as follows:

P:    Hear us according to your steadfast love, O God, and in your great compassion bring us to resurrection and rebirth in Jesus Christ our Lord.

C:   Amen.

A GREETINGP: From our God who loves us with an everlasting love, who brings forth a new

creation in Christ, who leads us by the Spirit in the wilderness: Grace and abundant mercy be with you all.

C: And also with you.

Please be seated for the gathering of the gifts and the setting of the table.

† THE MEAL †God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

THE GATHERING OF GIFTS & SETTING OF THE TABLE

OFFERTORY MUSIC There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy D. Wood Please stand if you are able.

OFFERING SONG Create in Me a Clean Heart ELW 186

OFFERING PRAYERA: Let us pray. Holy God, you bring forth food from the earth and nourish your

whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe Dialogue P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them to the Lord.P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The PrefaceP: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy, that we should at all times and in all

places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. You call your people to cleanse their hearts and prepare with

joy for the paschal feast, that renewed in the gift of baptism, we may come to the fullness of your grace. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Holy, Holy, Holy ELW pg. 144

EUCHARISTIC PRAYERP: Blessed are you, O God of the universe. Your mercy is everlasting and your

faithfulness endures from age to age. Praise to you for creating the heavens and the earth. Praise to you for saving the earth from the waters of the flood. Praise to you for bringing the Israelites safely through the sea. Praise to you for leading your people through the wilderness to the land of milk and honey. Praise to you for the words and deeds of Jesus, your anointed one. Praise to you for the death and resurrection of Christ. Praise to you for your Spirit poured out on all nations.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s Passover from death to life as we proclaim the mystery of faith:

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

P: O God of resurrection and new life: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts of bread and wine. Bless this feast. Grace our table with your presence.

C: Come, Holy Spirit.

P: Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread. Raise us up as the body of Christ for the world. Breathe new life into us. Send us forth, burning with justice, peace, and love.

C: Come, Lord Jesus.

P: With your holy ones of all times and places, with the earth and all its creatures, with sun and moon and stars, we praise you, O God, blessed and holy Trinity, now and forever.

C: Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYERP: We pray together.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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Brothers and sisters in Christ: All who are hungry, come and eat the bread of life.

All who are thirsty, come and drink the cup of salvation. C: Amen.

Please be seated.

COMMUNION SONG Lamb of God ELW 146

DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION All baptized Christians are welcome to partake in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Those who do not or choose not to partake in the sacrament may come forward and receive a blessing. If you are unable to come forward, please inform one of the ushers and communion will be brought to your seat. For those not able to have red wine, there is white grape juice in the outer circle of every tray. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. When giving the bread and cup, those distributing the elements will say, “The body of Christ, given for you.”; “The blood of Christ, shed for you.” Each person may respond to these words by saying, “Amen.”

COMMUNION HYMN Beneath the Cross of Jesus ELW 338 Note: The congregation is encouraged to join in singing the communion hymn or to use

the time after receiving communion for reflection and meditation.

Please stand if you are able. POST-COMMUNION BLESSING

P: The body and blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A: Let us pray. We thank you, living God, for the body and blood of your Son which

sustains us in the wilderness and the garden alike. As Christ has loved us in this feast, so send us out to spread the love of Christ. We pray in the name of Jesus.

C: Amen.

† THE SENDING †God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSINGP: The God who formed us in love, who renews us through grace, and who will

transform us into glory, † bless you this day and always. C: Amen.

SENDING HYMN In the Cross of Christ I Glory ELW 324

DISMISSALA: Go in peace loving and serving God by connecting with God, connecting with

others, and connecting others with God.C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE ‘St. Christopher’ C. Schalk

WALKING THE WAYS OF SORROW

March 11 Theme: Jesus Takes Up His Cross(As seen by a woman passing by)

Text: Luke 10:25-37

March 18 Theme: The Cross is Laid on Simon of Cyrene(As told by Simon to his sons)

Text: Mark 15:21

March 25 Theme: Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother(As told by Mary of Nazareth)

Text: Luke 2:33-35

April 1 Theme: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross (As seen by the soldier on duty)Text: Isaiah 6:10

A Soup & Bread Supper will be held from 6:00 to 6:45 PM prior to each mid-week service in the Community Room.

Reflective and meditative music will be played in the sanctuary from 6:45 to 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary.

Mid-week Lenten Services begin at 7:00 PM.

THIS WEEK AT ZIONSunday, March 8*The flowers are given by Robin Ginther in honor of her family. *The wine is given by the Kleppers in honor of music at Zion.Worship – 8 & 10:30 AMFaith Formation – 9:15 AMScouts Pinewood Derby – 1 PM (Community Room)ZYM – 6 PM

Monday, March 9Food Pantry – 10 AM – 1 PMFaith Formation – 7 PM

Tuesday, March 10Bible Study – 9-10:30 AM (Parlor)Staff Mtg. -- 12 Noon (Cooper House)Hempfield Quilters – 1-3 PM (Parlor)Social Outreach – 6 PM (Park City Diner)Finance – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 11Food Pantry – 10 AM – 1 PM Kids’ Club & ZYM2 – 5:30-7 PM (Connection Zone)Lenten Meal – 6 PM (Community Room)Pre-Worship Lenten Music – 6:45 PM (Sanctuary)Mid-Week Lenten Worship – 7 PM (Sanctuary)Worship – 7 PM

Thursday, March 12Community Meal – 5:30 PM (Hempfield Church of the Brethren)Choir – 7 PM

Friday, March 13Bridge -- 1 PM (Zone)

Saturday, March 14

Sunday, March 15 (No Joyful Noise Offering in Lent)Worship – 8 & 10:30 AMFaith Formation – 9:15 AMYarn Ministry – 1 PM (Parlor)

ANNOUNCEMENTSPINEWOOD DERBY AT ZIONThe Scouts will hold their annual Pinewood Derby in the Community Room this afternoon. All members of Zion are invited to fun-filled event.

CALLING ALL SINGERSThe choir will be singing special music for Holy Week and Easter. Please join us! Now is the time to sing without a full commitment! The rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:00 in the choir room. See James for more details.

KIDS’ CLUB & ZYM2Kids’ Club (preschool and elementary age) & ZYM2 (middle school age) will be meeting this coming Wednesday, March 11 beginning at 5:30 PM in the Connection Zone. Invite children you know to come have an evening of activities, crafts, eating, and games with others their age.

WORSHIP ON MARCH 29Because March 29 is the 5th Sunday of the month, there will be one worship service that morning at 9:30 AM. There will be no Faith Formation classes.

ZION MUSIK CONCERTCome hear the Lancaster Brass Quintet on March 29 at 4 PM. This performance will be the 2 nd

concert in the Zion Musik Series this year. Refreshments will be provided by the Church Council after the concert in the Zone.

MIDWEEK SERVICES & MEALJoin us for a Lenten meal (soup & bread) at 6 PM in the Community Room, prior to the worship service at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. Special Lenten prelude music will begin at 6:45. Please sign up to help provide soup or bread for the mid-week meals. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the mailboxes.

PROFILE TEAM SURVEYSPlease be sure to pick up the survey in your mailbox to complete and return by next Sunday, March 15. You may place completed surveys in the white box on the ushers’ table.

ZYM SUB FUNDRAISER COMING UPFrom March 22-April 5, ZYM will be selling S. Clyde Weaver sub vouchers. Proceeds will go to help offset expenses related to their mission trip this summer.

MARCH LUNCH BUNCHThe March Lunch Bunch will be on Thursday, March 26 at 11:30. The gathering this month will be at Miss Calee’s (Main St., Landisville). All are welcome! Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex by Sunday, March 22.

COMMUNITY EGG HUNTZion will be hosting the annual egg hunt again this year on Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 AM! There will be age-appropriate hunts for toddlers thru elementary school. This is open to the community, so please help get the word out to friends, family, and neighbors!

EASTER FLOWERS

Sponsor forms will be available next week; cost is $10 and the deadline to order will be April 5.EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY

Movies & FaithTuesday, March 10; 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Parish Resource CenterCost is $10; led by Penn KetchumIt’s easy to see movies just as entertainment, but they connect us by telling the great stories of humanity and faith – those of friendship, love, hope, and betrayal.

Quilting WeekendMarch 13-15 at KirchenwaldCost is $160 for the full weekend / $95 for one overnight / $55 for just SaturdayAll women are invited to the Quilting Weekend for the entire weekend or for a portion of it. Bring your own projects or learn techniques from experienced quilters.

Lenten Day ApartMarch 14; 9 AM – 2 PM at the Wittel FarmCost is $15 (lunch included)Begin your Lenten journey to Easter by joining us for a day apart. This workshop will be led by Rev. Nancy Knol & Rev. Kathy Baker.

Goodness of the Body: Contemplative Retreat Day

Saturday, March 14; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Jesuit Center of WernersvilleCost is $65 Each body is a reflection of God’s image to be honored, and in that reflection is an intimate connection to the Divine. Jenny Schulder Brant will provide examples of how moving our bodies can be its own form of spiritual practice.

“End-of-Life Issues” Seminars for AllThinking about your wishes regarding your medical care, money & possessions, and funerals are not things people like to think about. But, anything can happen to anyone at any time and so, it is so important to plan and be prepared so that you are protected and things go the way you desire. Each of these seminars are free.

Advanced Care Planning Wednesday, April 8; 6:30-8 PM at LG Health Lebanon Community Room (2nd

Floor) [North Cornwall Health Center; 1701 Cornwall Rd., Lebanon]Wednesday, April 15; 6:30-8 PM at Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute Seraph Conference Room (2nd Floor) [2102 Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster]Registration is required. Register online (LGHealth.org/AdvanceCarePlanning) or call 1-888-LGH-INFO

Wills & Estates PlanningThursday, April 23; 7 PM at Trinity Church [2340 State St., East Petersburg]For more information call 717-569-1632 Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth Hambrick-Stowe, Esq.Refreshments will be provided

Planning for Your FuneralThursday, April 30; 7 PM at Trinity Church [2340 State St., East Petersburg]For more information call 717-569-1632Presented by: Jeremy DeBord (Debord-Snyder Funeral Home) & Michele DeRosa (Groff Funeral Home)Refreshments will be provided

PRAYER CONCERNSPrayer for the Week: God, turn my weakness to strength. Amen.

FOR HEALINGThelma Pearson Mary Grzybowski Diane GerlachJudie Ingersoll Kaylee Thompson Jennifer ThompsonKay Crawford Ron Crawford Betty StonerLucy Davis Holly Hoover Harry MusselmanBill Grove The LaBarriere Family (Friend of the community)Ron Sahd (Friend of Dave Wise)Charlene Bryson (Friend of Diane Gerlach/Volunteer at the Food Pantry)Wilson Pipkin (Father of Wilson Pipkin)Jessica Graham (Granddaughter of Janet & Harry Musselman)Loma Slike (Mother of Sue Wise)Pastor Pamela Cook (Pastor of Joan Oberrender; King of Glory Church, SC) Don Haertter (Friend of Zion)Mike LaFatta (Son-in-law of Bill & Julia Grove)

FOR COMFORT, PEACE, STRENGTH, & SAFETYCharlotte & George Potts Marlin Zimmerman Bette Geibel Arlene Miller Deb McCartney Ted Symonds & FamilyArlene Wise (Sister-in-law of Dave Wise)Vaun Hile (Father of Lynda Sherwood)Jennifer Kready (Daughter of Dave & Donna Dumeyer)

FOR PROTECTION FOR MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERSChristopher Wright Doug Kautter Chris Andrew Thom Whitesel Ryan Stitzel Jonathan HooverJustin Gorlaski Corey Landis (Nephew of Jesse & Pat Landis)

FOR CELEBRATION & REMEMBRANCEHAPPY BIRTHDAY!Sunday 8th Darrell GerkeFriday 13th Jeff Engroff, Sofia DeiblerSaturday 14th Shirley Cates

HAPPY BAPTISMAL BIRTHDAY!Tuesday 10th Sam KingThursday 12th Fred Hamor, Mary Zimmerman

Our Ministry LeadersMinisters Members of the CongregationInterim Pastor Pastor Barbara CaruanaDir. of Music & Worship Arts James C. AlfieriDir. of Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Jeff EngroffParish Administrator Anne RankinWorship Technology Assistant David AlbinMinistry Assistant Diane GerlachCouncil President Adele King

† † † † † † † † † †Sextons Brian Bourassa (AM) Tom Miller (PM)

Church Office Phone: 717-898-2911 Parish Administrator’s Phone: 717-945-4585 Emergency Phone (Pastor): 717-471-3232

Pastor’s Email: pastorcaruana@comcast.netMusic Director Email: zionlandisvillemusic@gmail.comCYFM Email: jeffengroff@comcast.net Office Email: zionluth@comcast.netVisit us on the web at: www.zionhempfield.netFacebook: Zion Lutheran Hempfield

Church address: 85 E. Brandt Blvd. Landisville, PA 17538Office address: 75 E. Brandt Blvd. Landisville, PA 17538

Sunday services: 8 AM (Traditional with Holy Communion) 10:30 AM (Contemporary with Holy Communion)

Lenten Mid-Week Dinners: Wednesdays, March 5-April 8 at 6:00 PMLenten Mid-Week Services: Wednesdays, March 5 - April 8 at 7:00 PM Faith Formation for all ages each Sunday: 9:15 AM Parent Café: The first Sunday of each month: 9:15 AM