Before the Prelude, speak to one another. During the Prelude, speak to God. During the service, let...

Before the Prelude, speak to Before the Prelude, speak to one another. During the one another. During the

Prelude, speak to God. During Prelude, speak to God. During the service, let God speak to the service, let God speak to you. During the week, let God you. During the week, let God

speak through you.speak through you.

WelcomeWelcomes you!s you!

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Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Lenten ServiceLenten Service

Through March 25 Through March 25

March 11: 5:30 p.m. MealMarch 11: 5:30 p.m. Meal(Grandma’s gang is serving (Grandma’s gang is serving

maidrites, maidrites,

salad, & chips)salad, & chips)

6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. Worship Worship

Warm Christian greetings to all who chose to worship together today. May the Lord accept our worship. May each of us find our burdens lighter, our hearts uplifted, and our faith enriched.

Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" PreschoolPreschool

Registration 2015-2016 School YearRegistration 2015-2016 School YearStop by the preschool or

church office during the week

or call 319-334-2511

$25.00 Registration Fee

4-Year-OldsChildren must be 4 by September 15, 2015

*Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday Classes:

8:15-11:15 am & 12:00-3:00 pm

(Free)

3-Year-OldsChildren must be 3 by September 15, 2015

*Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes:

8:30-11:30 am & 12:10-3:10 pm

(scholarships available)

Want some coffee and conversation??

Feel free to join Feel free to join us at Emus at Em’’s on s on Wednesdays. Wednesdays.

All members of All members of Immanuel and Immanuel and our friends are our friends are

invited to join us.invited to join us.

For the men

For the women

Tickets are now on sale for the The

Church Basement Ladies

The Last (Potluck) Supper,  

Friday April 17, 2015,

at 2:30 pm and 7 pm. Get your tickets now

following the worship service

Everyone one needs to eat!

Fareway and Walmart both have

script cards for you to buy.

Support you church while you shop for your

groceries.

Time and Talent Sheets!!Please turn in your time and talent sheets so we know how you would like to help spread the good news of God!

ImmanuelLutheran ChurchGod Is With Us - Moving Forward

LETS GET ACQUAINTED! Welcome to worship today. You are invited to fill out the attendance pad, located in the pew, and hand it toward the aisle. Also, note the bright green card in the pew rack where the song books are kept. It is a guide to help you prepare for worship and experience the life transforming presence of God in your life.

Simply GivingSimply Giving®® An easy, An easy,

generous choicegenerous choice

The Simply Giving® Program endorsed by Thrivent Federal Credit Union is a simple, reliable way to make your regular

contributions to our congregation through automated giving.We would love for you to get started! Authorization forms are

available in the pew or contact the church office.

United Community Ministries is again offering a DivorceCare class beginning in March. Session are being at Cornerstone Foursquare Church, 707 20th Ave SW, Independence. Please feel free to call us

at (319) 334-4231, if you have any questions or would like more information about the seminars. 

Tom & Val Maximovich, vntmax@indytel.com

DivorceCare Seminar/Support GroupDivorceCare Seminar/Support Group

Holy Communion is open to all who confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

WELCOME

AND

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESSAll may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who brings us out of captivity into freedom, out of the wilderness into the promised land, out of death into life.

C: Amen.P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of

one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P: Gracious God,C: we confess that we have sinned in thought,

word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. Forgive us and give us strength to turn from sin and to serve you in newness of life. Amen.

P: By water and the Holy Spirit, God gives us a new birth, and through the death and resurrection of

Jesus Christ, + God forgives us all our sins. Almighty God strengthen us in all goodness and keep us in eternal life.C: Amen.

OPENING HYMN No. OPENING HYMN No. 335 335 “Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross”“Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross”

GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

KYRIE Page 147KYRIE Page 147

LITANYL: The Heavenly Father created us in His own image

but we can’t see past our own humannessC: Because of His love for us, He sent His

only Son to die for us.

L: We are not able to forgive as we shouldC: He sent us His Son to show us how to love

each other.

L: We are greedy and full of prideC: He sent us His Son to show us how to love

each other.

L: We find it difficult to deal with grace and mercyC: He sent us His Son to show us how to love

each other.

L: We are neither patient nor prepared for what He has to offer

C: He sent us His Son to show us how to love each other.

L: We ignore the needs of those around usC: He sent us His Son to show us how to love

each other. 

L: We are broken and nowhere near perfect, but God hasn’t given up on us

C: Because of His love for us, He sent His only Son to die for us. 

PRAYER OF THE DAYP: Let us pray, God of celebration,C: you have invited all people to rejoice in

the goodness of your love. Help us to be hospitable to all people at your banquet, so that all might receive your blessing. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Matthew 22:1-14 L: The word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

HYMN OF THE DAY No. 522 HYMN OF THE DAY No. 522 “As We Gather At Your “As We Gather At Your

Table”Table”

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM PAGE 227

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PRAYERS OF THE CHURCHP: Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer.

SHARING THE PEACE P: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you.

OFFERING

OFFERING SONG No.182OFFERING SONG No.182“Let the Vineyards be Fruitful”

OFFERTORY PRAYER P: God our provider, you have not fed us with bread

alone, but with words of grace and life.

C: Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGL: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.L: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them to the Lord.L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.C: It is right to give God thanks and praise.L: It is indeed right, our duty … we praise

your name and join their unending hymn:

Page 153 “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE 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.

(In addition to receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, you can also be in touch with God through meditating on a hymn or psalm and sharing silent prayers. These resources can all be found in the ELW Book.)

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Come to Christ, broken and poured out for you.

P: Taste and see that the Lord is good.

Page 153 “Lamb of God”

DISTRIBUTIONDISTRIBUTION

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.

POST-COMMUNION PRAYERP: Merciful God, accompany our journey through these

forty days. Renew us in the gift of baptism, that we may provide for those who are poor,

C: pray for those in need, fast from self-indulgence, and above all that we may find

our treasure in the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

BLESSINGP: The blessing of God Almighty, the wisdom and power of + Christ Jesus, and the light of the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always.

C: Amen.

DISMISSALP: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

DISMISSALP: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

HYMN OF THE DAY No. 732HYMN OF THE DAY No. 732 “Borning Cry” “Borning Cry”

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