MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Rev. Dirk Hagmaier & Rev. Constanze Hagmaier
Fourth Sunday in Lent Saturday, March 10, 2018
PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCING THE DAY
CONFESSIONS AND FORGIVENESS
P: In the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P: God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen
P: With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin.
(Silence is kept for reflection.)
P: Merciful God,
C: forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. We have spoken when we should have kept quiet. We were silent when we should have said something. We acted when we knew better. We were still when we know we should have moved. For the wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
P: People of God, look to the † Son, given to heal you and set you free because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life- eternal life!
C: Amen
GATHERING HYMN “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” #335
GREETING
PRAYER OF THE DAY Celebrate Insert
FIRST READING Numbers 21:4-9 Celebrate Insert
L: The word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Celebrate Insert
SECOND READING Ephesians 2:1-10 Celebrate Insert
P: The word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.
LENTEN VERSE Page 151
GOSPEL John 3:14-21 Celebrate Insert
(Before the reading)
P: The Holy Gospel... C: Glory to you, O Lord.
(After the reading)
P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.
KIDS TALK
SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” #502
APOSTLES’ 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.
SHARING OF THE PEACE
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
(Share God’s Peace with your neighbor. If you would prefer not to shake hands, please feel free to extend “God’s Peace” to your neighbor through nodding or extending a grace-filled word without any physical touch.)
OFFERING
OFFERTORY “We Give Thee But Thine Own” #686
OFFERTORY PRAYER
P: God of life,
C: You give us these gifts of the earth, these resources of our life and our labor. Take them, offered in great thanksgiving, and use them to set the table that will heal the whole creation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Light. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Celebrate Insert
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 sinned against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
BLESSING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG ”Lift High the Cross” #660
DISMISSAL
P: Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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Reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship copyright ©2006 Augsburg Fortress.
Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress License #1643-L.
We wish to thank Mary Hunter for providing us with beautiful music; and everyone who assisted in our worship.
Dirk Hagmaier and Rev. Constanze Hagmaier
Church Office: (605) 256-2771
203 N. Harth Ave, Madison, South Dakota 57042