welcome to trinity sharing in god’s love second sunday in lent 24th february 2013

Welcome to Trinity

Sharing In

God’s Love

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

24th February 2013

Service with CommunionSimplified

Spoken FormThis Service is a revision of the

“Simplified form of the communion service”Released by the LCA

Commission on Worship in 1989.

OPENING SENTENCE M: Our citizenship is in heaven,

C: and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

(Phil 3:20 NRSV)

PREPARATION

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

We sing:

New life

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Words and Music: Matthew Wilksch (Father’s Day) © 2002 Matthew Wilksch, 6 Rosenthal Rd., Bridgewater SA 5155

New life

Thank you Father, for your kindness

For the good things from your hand;

You have made us in your likeness

Made according to your plan.

Earth below, the sky above.

Woman, man, the gift of love. ››

New life

Thank you, Lord, gracious God,

For this precious little one.

Wrap this child in your love,

In the new life of the Son.

New life

Splash of promise with the water,

Breath of Spirit with the Word.

Here in Christ, a new creation,

Here a wonder has occurred.

Joined with Christ down in the earth,

Raised to life through this re-birth. ››

New life





New life

Now your new life is beginning

On this special, holy day.

Now your light shines in the darkness

Now the Spirit leads the way.

Raised to live, now born anew

For good works, prepared to do. ››

New life





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Introduction to the confession of sins

M: Friends in Christ:Let us confess our sins to God our

Father and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

C: We confess that we are born in bondage to sin

And cannot free ourselves.

We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,

By what we have done

And by what we have failed to do.


We have not loved you with our whole heart,

And we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves.

We deserve your eternal punishment.


For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,

Have mercy on us.

Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.


M: As a called and ordained servant of the word, I announce the grace of God to all of you. On behalf of my Lord Jesus Christ, and by his command, I forgive the sins of all of you who repent and believe, in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

Liturgy of the Word

The Greeting

M: The Lord be with youC: And also with you

Prayer of the day M: Let us pray that we deny ourselves

and trust in Christ.

C: Merciful God, we thank you for sending your Son to suffer and give his life for all people.Teach us, who have been born again, to forget ourselves and rely only on Christ our Saviour.

Prayer of the day For he lives and reigns with you and

the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

First reading

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18 CEV

God's covenant with Abram

R: The first reading for the second Sunday in Lent is written in Genesis Chapter 15 beginning at verse 1.

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18

Later the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision,

"Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you

greatly.”

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18

2But Abram answered, "LORD All-Powerful, you have given me everything I could ask for, except children. And when I die, Eliezer of Damascus will get all I own. 3You have not given me any children, and this servant of mine will inherit everything.”

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18

4The LORD replied, "No, he won't! You will have a son of your own, and everything you have will be his.“

5Then the LORD took Abram outside and said, "Look at the sky and see if you can count the stars. That's how many descendants you will have." 6Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD was pleased with him.

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18

7The LORD said to Abram, "I brought you here from Ur in Chaldea, and I gave you this land."

8Abram asked, "LORD God, how can I know the land will be mine?”

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18

9Then the LORD told him, "Bring me a three-year-old cow, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a dove, and a young pigeon." 10Abram obeyed the LORD. Then he cut the animals in half and laid the two halves of each animal opposite each other on the ground. But he did not cut the doves and pigeons in half.

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18

11And when birds came down to eat the animals, Abram chased them away.

12As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and everything became dark and frightening. 17Sometime after sunset, when it was very dark, a smoking cooking pot and a flaming fire went between the two halves of each animal.

Genesis 15:1-12,17,18

18At that time the LORD made an agreement with Abram and told him:

I will give your descendants the land east of the Shihor River on the border of Egypt as far as the Euphrates River.

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

PSALM 27 CEV

R: The Psalm is Psalm 27. R:1You, LORD, are the light that keeps

me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect me, and I have no fears.

C: 2Brutal people may attack and try to kill me, but they will stumble. Fierce enemies may attack, but they will fall.

PSALM 27 CEV

R: 3Armies may surround me, but I won't be afraid; war may break out, but I will trust you.

C: 4I ask only one thing, LORD: Let me live in your house every day of my life to see how wonderful you are and to pray in your temple.

PSALM 27 CEV

R:5In times of trouble, you will protect me. You will hide me in your tent and keep me safe on top of a mighty rock.

C: 6You will let me defeat all of my enemies. Then I will celebrate, as I enter your tent with animal sacrifices and songs of praise.

PSALM 27 CEV

R: 7Please listen when I pray! Have pity. Answer my prayer.

C:8My heart tells me to pray. I am eager to see your face,

PSALM 27 CEV

R: 9so don't hide from me. I am your servant, and you have helped me. Don't turn from me in anger. You alone keep me safe. Don't reject or desert me.

C:10Even if my father and mother should desert me, you will take care of me.

PSALM 27 CEV

R:11Teach me to follow, LORD, and lead me on the right path because of my enemies.

C: 12Don't let them do to me what they want. People tell lies about me and make terrible threats,

PSALM 27 CEV

R:13but I know I will live to see how kind you are.

C:14Trust the LORD! Be brave and strong and trust the LORD.

C: Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

second reading

Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 CEV

Be what you are: citizens of heaven

R: The second reading is written in Philippians Chapter 3 beginning at verse 17.

Philippians 3:17 - 4:1

17My friends, I want you to follow my example and learn from others who closely follow the example we set for you.

18I often warned you that many people are living as enemies of the cross of Christ.


And now with tears in my eyes, I warn you again 19that they are headed for hell! They worship their stomachs and brag about the disgusting things they do. All they can think about are the things of this world.


20But we are citizens of heaven and are eagerly waiting for our Saviour to come from there. Our Lord Jesus Christ 21has power over everything, and he will make these poor bodies of ours like his own glorious body.


Dear friends, I love you and long to see you. Please keep on being faithful to the Lord. You are my pride and joy

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

The holy gospel

Luke 13:31-35 CEV

Jesus' sorrow over Jerusalem

M: The Holy Gospel is written in Luke Chapter 13 beginning at verse 31.

C: Glory to You O Lord.

The holy gospel

31At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, "You had better get away from here! Herod wants to kill you.”

The holy gospel

32Jesus said to them: Go tell that fox, "I am going to force out

demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and three days later I'll be through." 33But I am going on my way today and tomorrow and the next day. After all, Jerusalem is the place where prophets are killed.

The holy gospel

34Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

The holy gospel

35Now your temple will be deserted. You won't see me again until the time when you say, “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."

This is the Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to You O Christ.

Prayer after gospel

M: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for facing death for our sakes. Protect us under your wings. C: Amen.

We sing:

God of Abraham

v.1,2,6,9,10,13,17

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Bernadette Farrell

1990 5536 NE Hasalo, Portland, OR 97213

God of Abraham

1. God of Abraham, lead us,

lead us to your kingdom.

Into fruitfulness, lead us,

lead us together, lead us to freedom.

God of Abraham

2. God of Sarah be with us,


Through our laughter and labor,


God of Abraham

6. God of Israel, lead us,


To the promised land, lead us,


God of Abraham

9. God of Jesus Christ


Into your new creation


God of Abraham

10. Guiding light for our jouney


Out of shadows and darkness


God of Abraham

13. God of all living people


Into unity lead us


God of Abraham

17. Lead us now and forever


Give us now a new future


Lead us to freedom now.

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Sermon

We sing as our free will offering is

received:

This is the day

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Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

This is the day

1. This is the day the Lord hath made;He calls the hours His own;Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,And praise surround the throne.

This is the day

2. Today He rose and left the dead,And Satan’s empire fell;Today the saints His triumphs spreadAnd all His wonders tell.

This is the day

3. Hosanna to the anointed king,To David’s holy Son!Help us, O Lord; descend and bringSalvation from Thy throne.

This is the day

4. Blest be the Lord, who comes to men

With messages of grace;Who comes in God His Father’s nameTo save our sinful race.

This is the day

5. Hosanna in the highest strainsThe Church on earth can raise;The highest heavens, in which He

reigns,Shall give Him nobler praise.

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Offering prayer C: Loving God,

you have made us your people. Transform us, so that we serve you and other people with the gifts you have given us. Amen.

Prayer of the church Call to prayer

M: God called Abraham to follow him and promised him a son through whom blessing would come to all nations. Let us pray for the people of every nation, that God would bless them through Jesus Christ his Son.

Prayer of the church Response

M: Save your people, and bless your inheritance.

C: Be their shepherd and carry them forever.

Prayer of the church Concluding prayer

M:Father, you justified Abraham because he believed your promise. Grant that all may believe in your Son, Jesus Christ, so that they may not come into judgment, but receive life, forgiveness, and salvation, through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Liturgy of the lord’s supper

PREFACE

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Preface

M: It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Preface

He has taken on himself our sin, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

Preface

And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name:

Holy, holy, holy

C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might;

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

LORD’S PRAYER

C: Our Father in heaven,

Hallowed be your name,

Your kingdom come,

Your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

LORD’S PRAYER

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

Now and forever. Amen

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WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said: Take and eat; this is † my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: In the same way he took the cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink of it, all of you; this is † my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

COMMUNION INVITATION

M: Every time we eat this bread and drink from this cup

we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

C: Thanks be to God.

Come, everything is ready.

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DISTRIBUTION

Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you.

Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

During the distribution the Minister and his assistant says:

dismissal

M: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ make you strong in body and soul to life eternal. Go in peace.†C: Amen.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

M: Let us pray.Merciful God, we thank you for

sending your Son to suffer and give his life for us and to make us your people. Teach us, who have received his body and blood in this holy meal, to forget ourselves and rely only on Christ our Saviour.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever .

Amen.

Conclusion blessing

M: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favour,† and give you peace.

C: Amen.

DISMISSALM: Go in peace and stand firm in the

Lord.

C: In the name of Christ.

Amen.

We Sing our closing hymn:

Low, the way is low

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Robin Mann 1949- (1980)

Low, the way is low

1. Low, the way is low,with the man whom angels praise;he who spoke the sky was a baby dressed in hay: We are companions ofthe one whose name is love,we share his life as we grow.We carry Jesus’ deathwith each and every breath -our hope is high, the way is low.

Low, the way is low

2. See the glory road -he was tempted by it too.But he set his coursewith Jerusalem in viewWe are companions ofthe one whose name is love,we share his life as we grow.We carry Jesus’ deathwith each and every breath -our hope is high, the way is low.

Low, the way is low

3. When our time is gonewe will see the great new day.Till that day appears,all we know is Jesus’ way:We are companions ofthe one whose name is love,we share his life as we grow.We carry Jesus’ deathwith each and every breath -our hope is high, the way is low. †

Go in peace and stand firm in the

Lord.Please join us

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