7:30am Music Warm Up
8:00am Sound Check All Worship Participants Present
8:25am/11:00am Please Prepare for Worship Pastor Wesley
Prelude:
8:30am Welcome Pastor Wesley
Grace Lutheran Church, Upland, CA
Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector: Ingrid Thom
Usher: Shannon Motschall
Communion: Roberta Morton
Cantor: Joisanne Dailey
Acolyte: Grace and Katherine Morton
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Sunday School: Kevin and Carrie Macias, Sheri Menke, Roberta Morton
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Brian Atkinson
Usher: Aurora Steuer
Communion: Ralph Dieter
Assisting Minister: Ralph Dieter
Acolyte: Ronan and Brian Atkinson
Refreshments: Darlene Thom
Flowers are in celebration of Mark Steuer’s birthday.
Free masks are available in the narthex.
Live feed of service available in the Fellowship Hall.
Prayer Request please fill out the card and give it to the usher during the Hymn of the Day. Your request will be included on the prayer list for two weeks.
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM
The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
| Blessed be the holy Trinity,☩ one God,the fountain of living water,the rock who gave us birth,our light and our salvation.Amen. | Bendita sea la Santísima Trinidad,☩ un solo Dios,la fuente de agua viva,la roca que nos dio vida,nuestra luz y nuestra salvación.Amén. |
Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks.
Water absorbs heat making the planet habitable.
Baptism is water and the Word of God.
Water is a natural solvent helping us to absorb nutrients and wash away pathogens.
Baptism washes away our sin and gives us eternal life.
Water floats when it freezes protecting life from extreme cold.
Baptism works by faith, trusting in God and each other when times are tough.
Water is sticky, helping it flow through organisms.
Baptism is a daily practice restoring us to fellowship.
We praise you God for your salvation through water, for the water in this font, and for all water everywhere.
Amen.
Gathering Hymn
Greeting
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.
Gloria* All Creation Sings Setting 11
Prayer of the Day
O God, thank you for special moments when we feel close to you, like being on top of a mountain. Help us to be inspired to be faithful to you all of the time, even when it feels like we are in a deep valley.
Amen.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18
12The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” 13So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” 15Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. 17Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm: Psalm 2
1Why are the nations | in an uproar?
Why do the peoples mutter | empty threats?
2Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt, and the princes | plot together,
against the Lord and against the | Lord’s anointed?
3“Let us break their | yoke,” they say;
“let us cast off their | bonds from us.”
4God whose throne is in heav- | en is laughing;
the Lord holds them | in derision. R
5Then in wrath God | speaks to them,
and in rage fills | them with terror.
6“As for me, I have anoint- | ed my king
upon Zion, my | holy mountain.”
7Let me announce the decree | of the Lord,
who said to me, “You are my son; this day have I be- | gotten you.
8Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for | your inheritance
and the ends of the earth for | your possession. R
9You shall crush them with an | iron rod
and shatter them like a | piece of pottery.”
10And now, you | kings, be wise;
be warned, you rulers | of the earth.
11Submit to the | Lord with fear,
and with trembling | bow in worship;
12lest the Lord be angry, and you perish in a sudden | blaze of wrath.
Happy are all who take ref- | uge in God! R
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
16For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.
19So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation* All Creation Sings Setting 11
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew 17:1-9
Glory to you Oh Lord.
1Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon Pastor
Hymn of the Day
Prayers of Intercession* Assisting Minister (Lector)
Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
Amen.
Passing of the Peace* Assisting Minister (Lector)
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.
Offertory
Offering Prayer
God of abundance,
receive and bless these gifts we have offered.
Join our hearts with the song of the angels,
and gather us at your table of celebration.
Strengthen us to share with all the world
the abundance of your grace upon grace,
poured out in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh
Amen.
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Great Thanksgiving Pastor
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is our duty and delight | that we should everywhere and always offer thanks and praise to you O God, | through Jesus Christ |
who calls us to follow his way of humble servíce and love,
And so with the church on earth, all creation and the host of heaven| we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
Sanctus
Words of Institution
[[In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and 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.
La noche en que fue entregado,
nuestro Señor Jesús tomó pan y dio gracias; lo partió y lo dio a sus discípulos, diciendo: Tomen y coman; esto es mi cuerpo, dado por ustedes.
Hagan esto en memoria mía.
De igual manera, después de haber cenado, tomó la copa,
dio gracias y la dio a beber a todos, diciendo: Esta copa es el nuevo pacto en mi sangre, derramada por ustedes y por todo el mundo para el perdón del pecado.
Hagan esto en memoria mía.]
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 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.
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo el poder y tuya la gloria ahora y siempre. Amén.
Invitation to Communion
Glory to God in the highest!
Come to the table of peace.
Please come forward for communion. Open your hands to receive the bread. You may intinct the host into the common cup, or take a little cup of either wine or grape juice. All who wish to participate are welcome.
Agnus Dei
Communion Hymn
Prayer After Communion
Holy One,
we thank you for the healing
that springs forth abundantly from this table.
Renew our strength to do justice,
love kindness,
and journey humbly with you.
Amen.
Nunc Dimittis
[NOTE: PLEASE SWITCH OFF MIC BEFORE LEAVING AMBO]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 19 New Member Sunday
February 19 Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Bilingual (Spanish & English)
February 19 Sunday School 9:45am Forum
February 19 Potluck Lunch 12:30pm all ages welcome
February 19 Youth Group & Confirmation 1:00pm
February 20 Pastor’s Day Off
February 21 Mutual Ministry Committee 3:30pm
February 22 Spanish Class for adults 8:30-9:30am
February 22 Alcoholics Anonymous for Women 6:00pm
February 22 Ash Wednesday 7pm
February 23 Estudio bíblico 8:30am via Zoom
February 23 Bible Study 10:30am
February 23 Spanish for Kids 3:15pm
February 24 Piecemaker’s Quilting Group 9:00am
February 28 Council 7:15pm
March 7 Staff Meeting 9am
March 7 Worship Committee 10am
March 7 Education Committee 7:15pm
March 18 Colleen Mertz Funeral 11:00am
April 13 Bonhoeffer Festival
April 22 Communion Class 9am-11am
April 30 First Communion Sunday
May 4-6 Synod Assembly in Palm Desert
May 28 Earl Schoenwetter 90th Birthday Blessing 11:00am worship & luncheon
February Birthdays and Anniversaries!
John Holmgren, Chris Carrico, Ella Shepherd, Maria Shepherd, Doris Shepherd, Kim Berg, Grace Macias, Rebecca Menke, Darlene Thom, and Diane Zimmer
Blessing*
The God who faithfully brings forth justice
and breaks the oppressor’s rod
☩ bless, strengthen, and uphold you,today and always. Amen.
Sending Hymn
Dismissal
Go in peace. Follow the way of Jesus
Thanks be to God.
Postlude
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