Holy Communion
Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 21, 2010
Evangelical Lutheran Worship - Setting One
GATHERING
PRELUDE "Prelude in F Minor" F. Chopin
WELCOME
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
P: Trusting in the word of life given in baptism, we are gathered in the name of the Father,and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: Merciful God.
C: We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and are not worthy to be called your children. Have mercy on us and turn us from our sinful ways. Bring us back to you as those who once were dead but now have life, through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
P: The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Through the Holy Spirit, God gives life, freedom from the power of sin and resurrection from the dead. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Live in newness of life.
GATHERING HYMN "All My Hope on God Is Founded" ELW 757
GREETING p. 98
KYRIE p. 98
.......the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY p. 102
WORD
FIRST READING Isaiah 43:16-21
PSALM Psalm 126
SECOND READING Philippians 3:4b-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION "Let Your Steadfast Love" p. 103
GOSPEL Luke 13:1-9
CHILDREN'S TIME Kristin Johnson
Director of Family & Youth
SERMON Pastor David Cline
HYMN OF THE DAY "Borning Cry" ELW 732
HOLY BAPTISM p. 227
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION p. 105
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
PEACE p. 106
MEAL
OFFERING "Ah, Holy Jesus" J.S. Bach
OFFERING PRAYER p. 107
GREAT THANKSGIVING p. 111
THE LORD'S PRAYER p. 112
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
All are welcome at the Lord's table.
The wine is purple. The juice is clear.
LAMB OF GOD p. 112
COMMUNION SONGS
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" ELW 759
"I Want Jesus to Walk with Me" ELW 325
TABLE BLESSING
After all have communed:
"Now Lord, You Let p. 113
Your Servant Go In Peace"
SENDING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BLESSING p. 115
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE "Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord" F. Mendelssohn
