Upload
nguyenkhue
View
215
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
April 1, 2012
10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship Service
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
4900 Kinsey Drive Tyler, Texas
(903) 561-1865 Visit us at: www.oslctyler.org E-mail: [email protected]
Church Mission
“ Bringing Christ
to the people…
…the people to Christ ”
Church Slogan
Living, Loving,
Leading, and Laughing;
that’s Our Saviour’s
Lutheran Church
Our Ministers
The people
Our Pastor
Dr. Mark Braaten
Our Intern
Cindy Bisser
Parish Administrator
Carol Lattier
Praise Band Director
Gary Duke
Webmaster
Tony Gibbs
Member Goals
As disciples of
our Lord, Jesus Christ,
we strive to
grow in faith
through daily prayer
and bible reading,
attending worship
services, tithing,
and serving others
WELCOME
OUR SAVIOUR’S SINGERS ~ “RIDE THROUGH JERUSALEM”
Under the direction of Pam Williams
Please stand
CALL TO WORSHIP
P: Blessed is He who comes as king!
C: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
P: Hosanna to the Son of David!
C: Hosanna in the highest!
P: Blessed is He who comes as king!
C: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL: JOHN 12:12-16
The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was
coming to Jerusalem. 13
So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet
him, shouting,
"Hosanna!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord--
the King of Israel!"
14Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written:
15 "Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion.
Look, your king is coming,
sitting on a donkey's colt!"
16His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glori-
fied, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been
done to him.
SUNDAY OF THE PASSION / PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 1, 2012 — WELCOME!
It is a pleasure to worship together. Please fill out the black fellowship book in your
pew so that we may have a record of our worship and communion together.
OPENING SONG
TO BE ANNOUNCED
WORDS OF CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
P: We confess the sin of our lips, our minds, and our actions, and we pray for your
forgiveness.
C: God, your will be done.
P: We confess that we have hurt others and participated in the evil of our world.
C: God, your will be done.
P: We confess our apathy and complacency regarding justice and compassion for all
people everywhere.
C: God, your will be done.
P: We confess we make choices that are self-serving.
C: God, your will be done. Forgive us and renew us through the power of your
Holy Spirit. Give us a glimpse of your grace and teach us how your will might
be done in our lives.
P: There is good news for all of God’s people. Jesus Christ has come to save and for-
give. The life, death, and resurrection of Christ is good news for people who cannot
keep God’s commands. In Christ we are forgiven and given God’s new possibilities
for life. Through the power of Christ, sin is destroyed, and God’s will shapes our
lives.
C: Amen
PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us pray;
Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take our flesh upon
him and to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in his obedience to
your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through your Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever.
C: Amen
Please sit
CHILDREN’S SONG
TO BE ANNOUNCED
CHILDREN’S SERMON
READING: PHILIPPIANS 2: 5-11
Paul quotes from an early Christian hymn that describes Jesus' death on the cross
as the primary model for Christians of obedience and unselfishness.
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the
form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7but
emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness.
And being found in human form, 8he humbled himself and became obedient to
the point of death--even death on a cross.
9Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above
every name, 10
so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and
on earth and under the earth, 11
and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is
Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
R: The Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Please stand
GOSPEL: MARK 15: 16-39
P: The Gospel according to St. Matthew the 15h Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
16Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the gover-
nor's headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. 17
And they clothed
him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on
him. 18
And they began saluting him, "Hail, King of the Jews!" 19
They struck his head
with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him. 20
After mocking him,
they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Then they led
him out to crucify him.
21
They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his
cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. 22
Then they
brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull). 23
And
they offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. 24
And they crucified
him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should
take.
25
It was nine o'clock in the morning when they crucified him. 26
The inscription of
the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews." 27
And with him they crucified
two bandits, one on his right and one on his left. 29
Those who passed by derided
him, shaking their heads and saying, "Aha! You who would destroy the temple and
build it in three days, 30
save yourself, and come down from the cross!" 31
In the same
way the chief priests, along with the scribes, were also mocking him among them-
selves and saying, "He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32
Let the Messiah, the
King of Israel, come down from the cross now, so that we may see and believe."
Those who were crucified with him also taunted him.
33
When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the after-
noon. 34
At three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema
sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" 35
When
some of the bystanders heard it, they said, "Listen, he is calling for Elijah." 36
And
someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to
drink, saying, "Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down." 37
Then
Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. 38
And the curtain of the temple was torn
in two, from top to bottom. 39
Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw
that in this way he breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was God's Son!"
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
Please sit
SERMON
PASTOR MARK BRAATEN
“ THOSE FOOLS! ”
Please stand
SONG OF THE DAY
TO BE ANNOUNCED
THE CREED
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the
power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.
On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at
the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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 ever-
lasting. Amen
SONG
TO BE ANNOUNCED
THE PRAYERS
A: As we mark this Lenten season with repentance and forgiveness, let us pray for the
renewal of the church and the restoration of the world to the life of God.
( A brief silence )
A: For all who have sojourned through Lent, that in this holy week we may look to the
Savior, who entered into suffering and death. Let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
A: For all who witness to the gospel of Christ, that in their proclamation they may bold-
ly confess Christ's obedience to death on a cross for the world's life and salvation.
Let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
A: For those throughout the world who long and work for peace, that they may be sus-
tained by the word of God. Let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
A: For those in distress and those who are sick (especially,) that your face may shine
upon them and that they may receive help and healing from God. Let us pray to
the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
A: As we enter this Holy Week show us anew all that you have done. Strengthen your
church, and lead us onward in faithfulness. Let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: Gracious God, hear us as we pray, and sustain us with your hope, through Jesus
Christ our Lord.
C: Amen
THE SHARING OF THE PEACE
P: The Peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you
(Please greet your fellow worshippers with the peace of our Lord.)
Please sit
OFFERING
Please complete and pass the black Record of Fellowship book at this time.
Return the book to the center aisle.
OFFERTORY MUSIC
TO BE ANNOUNCED
THE OFFERTORY ~ THE DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Please stand
THE LORD’S SUPPER
P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give him thanks and
praise.
P: It is right and fitting that at all times and in all places we should give thanks and
praise to you, almighty and everlasting God. Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, has
walked the path of humble service, even to a cross. Through His giving He has
gained our salvation. And so with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we
praise your name.
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.
C: 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
P: The table is prepared. All is ready. Come and share.
C: Amen
Please sit
THE SHARING OF THE MEAL
COMMUNION SONG
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Please stand
BLESSING AND PRAYER
P: May the Body and the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you
in His grace.
C: Amen
P: Lord, we thank you for this gift of life. We ask that you would strengthen us in this
gift, in love for you and for all. Guide us in your newness of life.
C: Amen
THE BLESSING
P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gra-
cious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name
of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
C: Amen
SONG
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Please sit
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEMPLE TALK
Please stand
CLOSING SONG
TO BE ANNOUNCED
DISMISSAL
A: The Lord be with you! Go and serve in the name of Jesus.
C: Thanks be to God.
LITURGY
Liturgy material reprinted from Lutheran Book of Worship, copyright © 1978, Augsburg Fortress; and/or With
One Voice, copyright © 1995, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress Li-
cense #14824-LIT.
MUSIC CREDITS
CCLI SONGS FOR USE SOLELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SONGSELECT BASIC TERMS OF AGREEMENT.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CCLI LICENSE NO. 1757129
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POWERSURGE MEETING
Our PowerSurge group will be meeting today at 11:45.
GOOD FRIDAY – TENEBRAE SERVICE
We will be trying something different for Good Friday this year. Cindy will be lead-
ing us in a Tenebrae service. The service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6.
EASTER BREAKFAST
Our High School Youth will again be serving breakfast on Easter. The breakfast will
be served from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00. Please come before or after worship. The menu
will include scrambled eggs, rolls, coffee, and orange juice. The cost is a free will dona-
tion. All proceeds will be used for our Youth Ministries. Proceeds up to $500 will be
matched by Thrivent Insurance Company. Be sure to come for a great breakfast and
to support our youth!
EASTER EGG HUNT
We will be having our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7. There is a table
in the narthex to sign up to help and to bring donations of candy and food. Be sure and
bring your children, grandchildren and friends.
SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK
Maundy Thursday, April 5 7:00 p.m. - Worship with Holy Communion
Good Friday, April 6 7:00 p.m. – Worship – Tenebrae Service
Saturday, April 7 9:00 a.m. - Altar Guild Church Decorating
10:00 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt
EASTER SUNDAY, April 8 8:15 a.m. – Worship with communion
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 Easter Breakfast by
High School youth
10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary with
communion
10:30 a.m. Praise Worship in Fellowship Hall with
communion
ABOUT HOLY WEEK
We have scriptographic booklets that we are sharing this year. They are entitled
“About Holy Week”; they are a nice introduction and summary of this most important
week for the faith. They are available in the church narthex. Please take one!
LENT – 2012
During this Lenten Season we have enjoyed a series of soup suppers followed by a
worship service. During the suppers, we also enjoyed and learned from a special bible
study. We thank every person who brought soup or salad, set up or cleaned up our
Fellowship Hall, led our Bible Study, or organized the different events; you are all
wonderful and we very much appreciate you sharing your gifts with us. We especially
thank our Intern, Cindy, for her hard work in preparing and presenting all of our Lenten
worship sermons.
WELCOME/ORIENTATION SESSION
We are going to offer a two session “Welcome to Our Saviour’s” class on Sundays,
April 15 and 22. The sessions will meet at 9:15 in the conference room. We will share
an introduction to the history and theology of the Lutheran Church, and an introduction
to Our Saviour’s. If you would like to join our congregation, or would just like to learn
more about our congregation, come and join us!
FOOD BANK
Just a reminder to our members during these tough economic times. We do an on-
going collection of food that we share in our community, and we always keep food on
hand. If receiving food would be of help to you and your family, please contact Pastor
Mark or Carol. We very much want to be sure that we take care of all in our family of
faith!
MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP
Pray Daily
Read the bible Regularly
Worship weekly
Relate to others for Spiritual Growth
Tithe (10%) on my financial resources
Serve in ministry at and beyond our congregation
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR ( APRIL 1 — APRIL 8 )
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, 8 AM - 3 PM; THURS - FRI, 8 AM - NOON
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
SATURDAY
Easter Egg Hunt & Festival
Altar Guild Decorating the Church
CODA
Young Families Bible Study
10:00 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY
TOPS
Bible Study
Darning Ladies
Scouts
CODA
Maundy Thursday Service
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
Tennebrae Service
7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY - Easter Sunday
English Service (w/comm)
Breakfast Served by the Youth
Traditional Service (w/comm)
Praise & Worship Service (w/comm)
8:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY - Palm Sunday
English Service
Sunday School for all Ages
Adult Film Sunday School
Traditional Service (w/comm)
Praise & Worship Service (w/comm)
Praise Band Rehearsal
Altar Guild Rehearsal
PowerSurge Meeting
Young Families Bible Study
8:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
5:00 p.m
WEDNESDAY
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Quilter’s Gathering
Autism Support Group
Azleway Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
MONDAY
Grief Support Group
10:30 a.m.
STEWARDSHIP
Last Week’s Contributions
Month-to-date Contribution
Budget Month:
2012 Contributions:
7,861
24,636
24,000
70,959
WORSHIP
Last Week’s Attendance
8:15 Early Service
10:30 Traditional Service
10:30 Praise Service
TOTAL
Yearly Average
Wednesday Lenten Service
49
112
43
204
192
67
Special prayer for guidance, encouragement and support for…
Pastor Braaten, The Church Council, Our country and its leaders, and the servicemen and servicewomen of
our armed forces, our Bishop, Mission Director and General Secretary, and the National Executive Council.
Prayer requests: If you have a prayer request or concern that you would like to place on the Prayer Chain
and/or on the Prayer List, please contact Dorothy Williams (903-566-2455) All prayer requests will be
placed on the prayer list unless asked otherwise for two months.
OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH PRAYER LIST
April 1, 2012
Members in Need
Sam and Linda Hough Frank McManamy Sarah Lyles Valarie Collins
Brad Carpenter Gary Duke James & Angela Walsh Ellie Sadek
Mario Guerra Jed Davison Waylon Yarbrough Clara Sandback
Lois Wenger Lynda Erickson Dale Boxberger Paul Fleck
Jim Anthony Linda Eck Cheryl Pontious Elda Eggen
Please remember all of our Members who are Shut-ins
Mission Concerns
Mike and Ruth Davis ~ Missionaries in Portugal
(Blaine Davis’ parents)
Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Mekane Yesus
Dr. Gemechis Buba
North American Lutheran Church and our Bishop,
John Bradosky
The Arbor Bible Fellowship’s Mission Home
Friends and Family
Nichole Starman ~ Niece of Richard and Linda Eck
Paula ~ Sister of Susan Poythress
Pat Close ~ Mother of Susan Poythress
Debra Mahler ~ Friend of Jim & Janet Anthony
Clyde Allen ~ Friend of Jim & Janet Anthony
Kelly ~ Friend of Lois Wenger
Annette ~ Friend of Liz Boxberger
McKenzie Forman ~ Friend of Joan Sims
Brandon Sims ~ Nephew of Joan Sims
Neva Walker ~ Mother of Pam Arntt
Rodney Walker ~ Brother of Pam Arntt
Rick Walker ~ Brother of Pam Arntt
Lacy Parker ~ Friend of Stacy Storkson
Shirley Davis ~ Friend of Nancy Cox
Daniel Carey ~ Grandson of Marvin & Theresa Ford
Marsha Robertson ~ Sister-in-law of Jerry & Dian Dodd
Brendan Denley ~ Grandson of Jerry & Dian Dodd
Zachery Carsten ~ Friend of Donald & Linda Watson
Don Black ~ Father-in-law of Donald Watson
Carol Avent ~ Daughter of H.B. and Irene McMahan
Nikki Roger ~ Granddaughter of MJ Taylor
Ron Cagle ~ Friend of Robert Henriksen
Dorothy Gilbert ~ Daughter of Cora Ahrens
Bonnie Ramsey & Family ~ Friends of the Anthony’s
Jane Elliott ~ Friend of Erin Henriksen
Alaina Cannon ~ Teacher of Courtney Henriksen
Aubrey McIntosh ~ Clara Sandback’s son
Meredith ~ Daughter of Jerry & Dian Dodd
Neil Davis ~ Friend of Cliff & Sally Dengerud
Nancy ~ Friend of Toby Fite
Peggy Whisler ~ Daughter of Esther Hendricks
Cecily Gillis ~ Daughter of Randy & Sandra Hawthorne
Connie Shelton ~ Friend of Randy & Sandra Haw-
thorne
Nell Davis ~ Friend of Randy & Sandra Hawthorne
Jordan Samples ~ Friend of Valarie Collins
Shelley Uhr ~ Niece of Vangie Howard
Christine ~ Nancy Burke’s granddaughter
Jack Durrett ~ Friend of Mabel Barr
Evelyn ~ Sister of Eleanor Koch
Helen ~ Daughter-in-law of Eleanor Koch
LEADERS FOR WORSHIP
Greeters: Olin & Claudia Hartley
Ministry Assistant: Susan Poythress
Reader: Lori Sartor
Ushers: Courtney Henriksen and Hannah Williams
Communion Assistant: Sharon Hubbard
Lay Ministry Coordinator: Richard Eck
Council Member of the Week: Linda Eck
To Our Guests and Visitors
* Thank you for joining with us! We’re glad you are here. * To find our nursery, turn left when you leave the worship space and go all the way down the hallway. The nursery is on the Sunday School wing (north end of bldg.) * We have activity bags for youngsters to use during worship. The bags include soft toys and coloring books. Please help yourself to a bag. Be sure to return it after worship. * We practice open communion. If you are baptized and desire to share in the body and blood of our Lord, please join us. * We begin communing children in the 5th grade. We offer a com-munion class to prepare 5th graders to receive this sacrament. * If you would prefer grape juice instead of wine for communion, there is grape juice in the center of the tray of glasses. * Following services there is coffee and tea on the counter in our kitchen. Please stay for some fellowship. * Let us know how we can be of assistance to you!