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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSASMarch 9, 2014

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH

Lord Jesus, true God and true Man, You were tempted in every way just as I am tempted, yetYou remained without sin, keeping the Law perfectly for me and for all. As the perfect once and for

all sacrifice You have given me forgiveness of sins and eternal life. By Your Spirits power keep mestrong in my faith so that I might resist the temptations of the flesh, the world and the devil. Furtherempower me to live for You who lived, died and rose again for me. In Your name I pray. Amen

WELCOME

Welcome to Grace! On Wednesday evening the Church began the forty days of Lent. Thismorning is the First Sunday in Lent. Though not counted in the forty days, each Sunday in Lent takeson the penitential character of the season. During our yearly Lenten pilgrimage to the cross we

recognize our need to repent of our sins, rejoice in our Baptisms and look ahead to the empty tomb ofEaster which gives us the blessed hope of everlasting life. We are glad you are here with us thismorning! If you are visiting it is our prayer that you faith will be strengthened through Gods Wordread, sung and preached. If you would like to know more about this family of believers in Christ,

please speak with our Pastor. We invite you to come and worship with us again.We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it

to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Restrooms are located on the lower level of this building or

across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questionsplease ask one of our greeters or ushers. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited tocome forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them. A nursery for infants andtoddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need.

HOLY COMMUNION

Holy Communion will be celebrated in our 8:15 Service today. In this sacrament we receiveChrists very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are

asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might beestablished. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER

We live in an age where people run the risk of having their personal information or even theiridentity stolen. We often call this crime identity theft. In our reading from Matthew today, we findSatan challenging Jesus identity. Immediately after Jesus is baptized, where the voice of God theFather identifies Him as His Son, Jesus is led immediately into the wilderness. There, Satan temptsJesus to prove His identity as the Son of God. Jesus does not fall for the devils identity-challengingscheme. Later, outside of Jerusalem, however, Jesus will show that He really is the Son of God as Hedies on the cross for the sins of the world, carrying out His identity and mission as Gods Son.

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THE ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of

His house by Harold Wells in loving memory of his mother Mrs. Edith Wells and inthanksgiving for Gods many blessings.

THOSE WHO SERVE

Pastor: Rev. James C. WalterVicar: David Witte

Director of Parish Music: Nathan BeetheSecretary: Pat FunkEarly Childhood Center Director: Colleen MoormanAcolyte: (8:15) Lily WoodyardCantor: (8:15) Anna LaneCommunion Assistant: (8:15) Dave Graf

Ushers: (8:15) Terry Bradshaw, Gary Goldsby, Jim MarvinGreeter: (8:15) Jim and Florence MarvinAltar Guild: (8:15) Sandy PriceAcolyte: (10:45) Jack ManchesterCantor: (10:45) Ron KruegerUshers: (10:45) Charlie Buchanan, Terry Clawitter

Bryan Gipson, Dave RobertsGreeters: (10:45) Rich and Beverly SandersAltar Guild: (10:45) Charlotte and Sarah JohnsonChoir: Handbell ChoirCoffee Hosts: Tim and Sandy SweeneyAltar Guild: (Wed. evening) Suzanne Raddle and Wilma RichterNursery Attendant: Mary Ann Dyer

NEXT WEEKS READINGS- The appointed readings for next Sunday, March 16th, TheSecond Sunday in Lent, are: Old Testament Reading: Genesis 12:1-9, Epistle Reading:Romans 4:1-8, 13-17, and Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17.

Grace Lutheran Church

P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225

www.gracelutheranlr.org

Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not

loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal

punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us,

renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways

to the glory of Your holy name. Amen

Absolution (8:15) John 20:1923

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgivesyou all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, Itherefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the TSon and of the

Holy Spirit.C Amen

Declaration of Grace (10:45) John 1:12; Philippians 1:6

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake Godforgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to

become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, whohas begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord JesusChrist.

C Amen

Service of the Word

Introit Ps. 91:913; antiphon: Ps. 91:1516

P When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble;C I will rescue him and honor him.

P With long life I will satisfy him

C and show him my salvation.P Because you have made the LORDyour dwelling place

C the Most High, who is my refuge

P no evil shall be allowed to befall you,C no plague come near your tent.

P For he will command his angels concerning you

C to guard you in all your ways.P On their hands they will bear you up,C lest you strike your foot against a stone.

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P You will tread on the lion and the adder;C the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.

C Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit;as it was in the beginning,is now, and will be forever. Amen

P When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble;C I will rescue him and honor him.

P With long life I will satisfy himC and show him my salvation.

Canticle: Your Heart, O God, Is Grieved LSB 945

1970 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479.

Public domain

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

PLet us pray.O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wilderness and brought them tothe promised land. Guide the people of Your Church that following our Savior we maywalk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come;through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the HolySpirit, one God, now and forever.

Sit

Anthem What Wondrous Love Is This - Douglas E. Wagner

Old Testament Reading Genesis 3:121

P This is the Word of the Lord.C Thanks be to God.

Gradual Heb. 12:2

[O come, let us fix our eyes on] |Jesus,*the founder and perfecter |of our faith,

who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despis- |ing the shame,*and is seated at the right hand of the |throne of God.

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Epistle Romans 5:1219

P This is the Word of the Lord.C Thanks be to God.

Stand

Verse of the Day Eph. 6:11

P Put on the whole ar- | mor of God,*that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the | devil.

Verse for Lent Joel 2:13

1978 Lutheran Book of Worship.

Holy Gospel Matthew 4:111

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fourth chapter.

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

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P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

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Children's Message

Sermon Hymn: Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken LSB 521

Sermon Matthew 4:111Hungry?

Stand

Nicene Creed (8:15)

C I believe in one God,

the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth

and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,the only-begotten Son of God,

begotten of His Father before all worlds,

God of God, Light of Light,

very God of very God,

begotten, not made,

being of one substance with the Father,

by whom all things were made;who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven

and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary

and was made man;

and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried.

And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures

and ascended into heaven

and sits at the right hand of the Father.

And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,

whose kingdom will have no end.

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And I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord and giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,

who spoke by the prophets.And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,

and I look for the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen

Apostles' Creed (10:45)

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell.

The third day He rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven

and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy Christian Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according totheir needs.

Each petition ends with the following:

P Lord, in Your mercy,C hear our prayer.

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The prayers conclude with the following:

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy;through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen

Sit

Offering Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken - Robert Lind

Stand

Offertory Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

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10:45 Service continues on page 16

Service of the Sacrament (8:15)

Preface 2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]

Proper Preface

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places givethanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, ourLord, who overcame the assaults of the devil and gave His life as a ransom for many that

with cleansed hearts we might be prepared joyfully to celebrate the paschal feast insincerity and truth. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company ofheaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

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Sanctus Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

Prayer of Thanksgiving

P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom Youcreated and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior.With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing

sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross.

Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive,renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His bodyand drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray,from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lambin His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserveus. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy

Spirit, one God, now and forever.C Amen

The Words of Our Lord Matthew 26:2628; Mark 14:2224Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:2325

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had

given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My Tbody, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.

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In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, Hegave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T

blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it,in remembrance of Me.

Proclamation of Christ 1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until Hecomes.

C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat andto drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Yourblessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascensioninto heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdomand teach us to pray:

Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:913

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 thosewho 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

Pax Domini John 20:19

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Agnus Dei John 1:29

Sit

Distribution

Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneeland then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elderdistributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastorsays, Take and drink.

Hymn: I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table LSB 618Hymn: Jesus, Lead Thou On LSB 718Hymn: Through Jesus' Blood and Merit LSB 746

Stand

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Benediction Numbers 6:2426

Closing Hymn: O Christ, You Walked the Road LSB 424

Postlude O Christ, You Walked the Road - Sam Eatherton

T T T

Service Concludes (10:45)

Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:913

P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: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 kingdomand the power and the glory

forever and ever. Amen

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Concluding Collect

P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grantthat we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience

and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope ofeverlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.C Amen

Benediction

P The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace.C Amen

Closing Hymn: O Christ, You Walked the Road LSB 424

Postlude O Christ, You Walked the Road - Sam Eatherton

T T T

Acknowledgments

Verse for Lent 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from TheHoly Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m.Divine Service with Holy CommunionCoffee and Fellowship in the Parlorfollowing 8:15 Service

9:45 a.m.Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall9:45 a.m.Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church9:45 a.m.Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall

10:45 a.m.Divine Service12:15 p.m.Lauren Schlutermans Baby Boy Shower

MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m.Early Childhood Development Center

MONDAY: 6:00 p.m.Board of Evangelism6:00 p.m.Board of Christian Education7:00 p.m.Board of Elders

TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m.Tuesday Morning Bible Class5:15 p.m.7thGrade Confirmation6:00 p.m.Board of Stewardship

6:30 p.m.Adult ChoirWEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m.Mens Bible Study at St. Vincents5:30 p.m.Lenten Dinner served in Parker Hall7:00 p.m.Lenten Service

THURSDAY: 12:00 p.m.Noon Devotion with Pastor4:00 p.m.8thGrade Confirmation

NEXT SUNDAY: 6:00 p.m.Lenten Service of Evening Prayer

followed by a Reception in Parker Hall

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, the children will study the temptation of Jesus (Matthew4:111). Like us, Jesus was tempted by Satan to sin. Yet, for us, He overcame alltemptation because we cannot. In your family discussions, consider how we aretempted to rely on ourselves and to trust in our powers. Provide examples. Assure your

children that God lovingly provides all that we need for this life and eternity, doing allthings for us and ordering our days and life in His peace.

PASTOR WALTERS CLASSmeets each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in ParkerHall. This morning Pastor Walter will begin a new study of the Letter to the Hebrews.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the

lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSESmeet in their classrooms downstairs in the church.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO:March 9Wes MainardMarch 10Lydia BembergMarch 13Jeremy HammondMarch 15Bryan Gipson, Jaycie Goodwin, Deena Reynolds

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:Donna Langlais is recovering at home following surgery.Allen Deislinger continues his cardiac rehab.Grant Geuther continues his rehab at Fort Roots Veterans Rehab.

Harold Wells continues his recovery at home.Sherry Bischof is continuing her treatments.

LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIPAttendance: Sunday 3/2: 150 (8:1592 and 10:4558). Ash Wednesday 3/5: 118. Offerings: Sunday 3/2: $11,763.00. Mid-week 2/26:$490.00. Memorials: $75.00. Building Fund: $700.00. Missions: $50.00. SeminaryScholarship Fund: $200.00.

LENTEN SERVICE The mid-week Lenten Services continue this Wednesday, March12

th, at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this Lenten series is CROSSWORDS. The focus this

week is You will be with Me in Paradise - Luke 23:39-43. Dinner will be servedbefore the service in Parker Hall at 5:30 p.m. The LWML Evening Guild will be servingSwedish meatballs on rice.

7TH

GRADE CONFIRMATION meets on Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Parlor.8THGRADE CONFIRMATION meets on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor.

BOARD OF EVANGELISMwill meet on Monday, March 10th, at 6:00 p.m. on the bridge.Pat Funk is the director. BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONwill meet on Monday,March 10th, at 6:00 p.m. in Parker Hall. Bob Bryant is the director. BOARD OFELDERS will meet on Monday, March 10th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Gary Proud is the

director. BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 11th,and they will meet on the bridge. Joel Junkans is the director.

SCHLUTERMAN BABY SHOWER Youre invited to a Baby Boy Shower for LaurenSchluterman today at 12:15 p.m. (immediately following the 10:45 Service) in theChurch Parlor. Lauren and Craig are registered at Babies R Us and Amazon.com. The

hostesses are Megan Calvillo, Alisa Coffey, Pat Funk, Anna Lane, Jennifer Wunderlich,Paula Walter and Megan Witte.

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NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is this Thursday, March 13th, at 12:00 noon in ParkerHall. Bring a sandwich and join us as Pastor Walter leads us in a Bible study. Drinks, chips, anddessert are provided. Bring a friend and join us this is a great opportunity for Bible study andfellowship.

THANK YOUWe are so thankful for our Grace family. We appreciate all of your cardsand phone calls, and especially your prayers, for us while we have not been able to cometo church. You are truly a blessing. Harold and Elwanda Wells

NEW ADDRESS As you know, our dear friend Nancy Finkbeiner has moved to

Georgia. She is looking forward to hearing from her Grace Family, so here is her newaddress: 6080 Lakeview Road #703, Warner Robins, GA 31088.

LWML EVENING GUILD Our Women of Grace will celebrate our Evening Guilds 56thbirthday with dinner at La Casa Real Restauranton Thursday March 20th, at 6:00 p.m.Join us as we celebrate the Lords blessingsfor 56 years of service to our Lord here atGrace. Please call Joan Ann Olsen at 851-4223 to make your reservation. Directions to

La Casa Real: In the Market Place Shopping Center off of Rodney Parham-same side asFranke's Restaurant about half way down the center.WORK WEEKEND ON PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN March 21st-23rd - The LutheranCamp on Petit Jean needs volunteers to clean up downed trees and limbs from thiswinters ice storm, build a walkway between the dining hall and cabins, and get the camp

buildings ready for the season. The work weekend will include free meals and bunks,along with devotions, songs and a campfire. Volunteers can reserve a bunk and meals bycalling Camp Director David Cox at 501-652-6304. Bring chain saws and other tools.

MEMORIALS -

IN MEMORY OF MRS. EFFIE HANKSAunt of Marietta GutierrezTO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDBy Rudy and Sherry Bischof

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CROSSWORDSLenten Services 7:00 p.m.

Lenten Dinners 5:30 p.m. in Parker Hall

Midweek Lent 1 You will be with Mein Paradise

March 12th

Luke 23:39-43

Dinner - LWMLSwedish Meatballs and rice

Midweek Lent 2 Behold Your Son; Behold Your Mother

March 19th

John 19:25-27

Dinner - JOY ClubTacos

Midweek Lent 3 My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

March 26th

Matthew 27:45-49

DinnerACTS GroupChicken Spaghetti

Midweek Lent 4 I Thirst"

April 2nd

John 19:28-29

DinnerAdult ChoirHam, mashed potatoes and salad

Midweek Lent 5 It is Finished!

April 9th John 19:30DinnerGrace YouthBaked Potatoes with all the fixins!

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A Lenten ServiceofEvening Prayer

March 16th

6:00 p.m.

at

Grace Lutheran Church

5124 Hillcrest

Little Rock, Arkansas

Featuring the Central Arkansas Kantorei

Participants are men fromLutheran Churches in Central Arkansas

Nathan Beethe, Director

For more information, contact Nathan Beethe at501-663-3631 or nathan@gracelutheranlr.org

A Reception will be held following the Service in Parker Hall

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