Third Sunday in Lent March 07, 2021 8:30am

Pastor Wesley Menke

Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux

Producer: Chris Geach

Director : Sergio Porto

Editor: Teruni Evans

[ * Denotes Standing as you are able]

Prelude –  

Apostolic Greeting

In the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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

Kyrie and Cantle of Praise

In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the peace from above, and for our salvation,

let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God,

and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father:

receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Prayer of the Day*

Holy God, through your Son you have called us to live faithfully and act courageously. Keep us steadfast in your covenant of grace, and teach us the wisdom that comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Children Sermon

First Reading:    Exodus 20:1-17

1God spoke all these words: 2I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3you shall have no other gods before me. 4You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, 6but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. 7You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. 8Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. 9Six days you shall labor and do all your work. 10But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. 11For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it. 12Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you 13You shall not murder. 14You shall not commit adultery. 15 You shall not steal 16You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 17You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

The word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.

Psalm:   Psalm 19

1The heavens declare the glo- | ry of God, and the sky proclaims its | maker’s handiwork. 2One day tells its tale | to another, and one night imparts knowledge | to another 3Although they have no | words or language, and their voices | are not heard, 4their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends | of the world, where God has pitched a tent | for the sun. 5It comes forth like a bridegroom out | of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to | run its course. 6It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of | it again; nothing is hidden from its | burning heat. R 7The teaching of the Lord is perfect and re- | vives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to | the simple. 8The statutes of the Lord are just and re- | joice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light | to the eye 9The fear of the Lord is clean and en- | dures forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous | altogether 10More to be desired are they than gold, more than | much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey | in the comb. R 11By them also is your ser- | vant enlightened, and in keeping them there is | great reward. 12Who can detect one’s | own offenses?Cleanse me from my | secret faults. 13Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion | over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a | great offense. 14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable | in your sight, O Lord, my strength and | my redeemer. R

Second Reading:  1 Corinthians 1:18-25

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation*

Gospel:  Saint Juan 2:13-22

Glory to you Oh Lord.

13The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” 17His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” 18The Jews then said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” 19Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20The Jews then said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?” 21But he was speaking of the temple of his body. 22After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

The Gospel of the Lord ,Praise to you Oh Christ.

Sermon –  Wesley Menke

Hymn of the Day     As the Sun With Longer Journey                   ELW 329

1  As the sun with longer journey

     melts the winter’s snow and ice,

     with its slowly growing radiance

     warms the seed beneath the earth,

     may the sun of Christ’s uprising

     gently bring our hearts to life.

2  Through the days of waiting, watching,

     in the desert of our sin,

     searching on the far horizon

     for a sign of cloud or wind,

     we await the healing waters

     of our Savior’s victory.

3  Praise be given to the maker

     of the seasons’ yearly round:

     Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

     Source, Sustainer, Lord of life,

     as the ever turning ages

     roll to their eternal rest.

Apostle’s Creed*

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.

Prayers of Intercession*

Relying on the promises of God, we pray boldly for the church, the world, and all in need.

There is no God before you. Purify the faith of your church, that your people place their trust in nothing beside you. Your name is holy. Guide your church, that in every situation your people’s words and actions honor your name. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

The heavens declare your glory. Renew your creation. Provide leaders in the struggle for clean air and water; protect creatures and crops that rely on healthy ecosystems; give all people the willingness to repent when our way of life pollutes the earth and skies. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Your foolishness is wiser than human wisdom. Fill leaders with the foolishness of your peace and mercy. Your law defends the vulnerable. Work through legislators, judicial systems, and systems of law enforcement to protect the wellbeing and freedom of all especially people we don’t like. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

A brief silence.

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Don May, Martha Marquez, Karen Crum, Marty Olson, Barbara Dinger ,Paul Zimmer, Mary Ann Messick,Alan Mittlehauser for his eyes to heal. Ursula sister of Ingrid for well being. Andrea who was in a car accident, and all struggling with Covid.

For healing, strength, and successful cancer treatment: Sally Carlson, Henry, Andrew Collard, Karen Diffenbacher, Allen Hoke, Jackie DeVogler, Rene Paulson

For continued strength & healing: Ron Martinez, Alicia Roberts,

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

Passing of the Peace* Pastor

The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.

Offertory:   

**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.

Offering Hymn   “Create in Me a Clean Heart” ELW 186

Offering Prayer*

God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Great Thanksgiving Pastor

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Eucharistic prayer.

Lord’s 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 thosewho 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 Communion

Taste and see that the Lord is good! The body and blood of Christ given for you.

Blessing*

You are what God made you to be: created in Christ Jesus for good works, chosen as holy and beloved, freed to serve your neighbor.

God bless you ☩ that you may be a blessing, in the name of the holy and life-giving Trinity. Amen

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Sending Song  Lift High the Cross                           ELW 668

Refrain

     Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

     till all the world adore his sacred name.

1  Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod,

     our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God.  Refrain

2  All newborn servants of the Crucified

     bear on their brows the seal of him who died.  Refrain

3  O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,

     as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee.  Refrain

4  So shall our song of triumph ever be:

     praise to the Crucified for victory!  Refrain

Dismissal

Go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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