concordia lutheran church march 1, 2020 8:30 a.m. and 11 ...€¦ · worship me.‖ 10then jesus...

Concordia Lutheran Church

March 1, 2020

8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE

(we stand)

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, (+) Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

Amen.

God of grace and mercy, show us your ways and teach us your paths. Lead us in your truth and teach us, for you are the Lord

of our salvation; for whom we wait. (Psalm 25:4-5)

Amen.

If we say we have fellowship with God while we walk in darkness, we do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in

the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all our sin. (1 John 1:6-7)

(silence for reflection and self-examination)

Heavenly Father, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love. According to your abundant mercy,

blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity and cleanse us from our sin. Create in

us a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within us. Cast us not away from your presence,

and take not your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation, and uphold us with a willing

spirit. Amen. (Psalm 51:1-2, 10-12)

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake God forgives you all your sins. To

those who believe in Jesus Christ he gives the power of to become children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

GATHERING SONG (Green hymnal) #104 “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”

KYRIE & PRAYER OF THE DAY The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

And also with you.

In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all,

let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord.

Amen.

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray. O Lord God, help us to place our trust in you and nothing else. Mercifully grant that by your power we may

be defended against all adversity and hardship; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

(we sit)

CHILDREN’S WELCOME SONG “Do Lord” (sung by the congregation) I’ve got a home in Glory Land that outshines the sun,

I’ve got a home in Glory Land that outshines the sun,

I’ve got a home in Glory Land that outshines the sun, way beyond the blue

CHILDREN’S SERMON (then children 2nd grade and younger may attend Children’s Church)

OLD TESTAMENT READING Genesis 3:1-21 (not printed, but will be shared as a narrative) (we stand)

GOSPEL HYMN (11:00am) (Celebration hymnal) # 310 verse 1 “Lead Me to Calvary” King of my life I crown Thee now, Thine shall the glory be;

Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow, lead me to Calvary.

Lest I forget Gethsemane; Lest I forget Thine agony; Lest I forget Thy love for me, lead me to Calvary

GOSPEL Matthew 4:1-11

The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 4thchapter.

Glory to you, O Lord. 1Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2And after fasting forty days and forty

nights, he was hungry. 3And the tempter came and said to him, ―If you are the Son of God, command these stones to

become loaves of bread.‖ 4But he answered, ―It is written, ‗Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that

comes from the mouth of God.‘‖ 5Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple 6and

said to him, ―If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‗He will command his angels concerning

you,‘ and ‗On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.‘‖ 7Jesus said to him, ―Again it is

written, ‗You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.‘‖ 8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed

him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9And he said to him, ―All these I will give you, if you will fall down and

worship me.‖ 10Then Jesus said to him, ―Be gone, Satan! For it is written, ‗You shall worship the Lord your God and him

only shall you serve.‘‖ 11Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.

The Gospel of the Lord!

Praise to you, O Christ!

(we sit)

SERMON “I Fall to Pieces” Pastor Ken Reed Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in spirit is no deceit. Psalm 32:2

SERMON TEXT (PSALM 32:1-7) 1Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away! 2Happy are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt,

and in whose spirit there is no guile! 3While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, because of my groaning all day long. 4For your hand was heavy upon me day and night;

my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer.

5Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and did not conceal my guilt. 6I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.”

Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.

7Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble;

when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them. 12Lest he be angry and you perish; for his wrath is quickly kindled.

SONG OF THE DAY (Green hymnal) #439 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

(after each petition) Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

O Lord, let your loving kindness descend upon us that, with purified minds, we may sing your praises with the

whole Church on earth and glorify you forever.

Amen.

APOSTLES’ 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 Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

OFFERING

MUSIC (8:30am) Special Music

MUSIC (11:00am) “Rock of Ages” Chancel Choir (we stand)

OFFERTORY 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. Amen.

OFFERTORY & LORD’S PRAYER

Let us pray. God of all creation, we praise you for all the wonders you have made, and for your all-sustaining care.

Receive our offerings this morning from our thankful hearts, and may our lives reflect the goodness and love shown in

your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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.

(we sit)

COMMUNION HYMN

SENDING SONG (Celebration hymnal) #324 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

BENEDICTION & SENDING May the God of all grace (+) Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.

Amen.

Go in peace. And share Christ with the world.

We will! Thanks be to God!

This Week’s Activities & Events

Sunday, March 1 8:30am Early Worship Service 9:00-9:45am Blood Pressure Screenings 9:15am Fellowship Time—Pathfinder’s Class 9:35am Thrivent Members Meeting 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service 12:00pm & 6:30pm Conceal Carry Meeting 5:30pm Chancel Choir-Small Group Rehearsal 6:30pm Chancel Choir Practice NO KFC or Luther League Meeting

Monday, March 2 11:30am Joyful Movement 12:30pm Heart Healthy Lunch

Tuesday, March 3 9:30am Tuesday Morning Bible Study 6:15pm Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm Amazing Grace Circle Meeting

Wednesday, March 4 11:30am Joyful Movement 12:30pm Heart Healthy Lunch 1:00pm Bible Study 6:00pm Lenten Meal and Bible Study

Thursday, March 5 6:30pm Safety Team Meeting 7:00pm Friends in Fellowship Circle Meeting

;Sunday, March 8 7:00am Council Meeting 8:30am Early Worship Service 9:15am Fellowship Time—Friendship Class 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service 3:00-5:00pm Catechism Classes 5:00-6:15pm KFC & LL Youth Meetings 5:30pm Chancel Choir-Small Group Rehearsal 6:30pm Chancel Choir Practice

This Week’s Offerings and Tithes

February 23, 2020

Needed weekly to cover 2020 budget: $6,993.03

Attendance Received 11:00am Worship Service 155 8:30am Worship Service 71 Sunday School 117 $ 66.00 General Fund $ 6,857.00 General Fund- online offering $ 0.00 Building & Improvement Fund $ 0.00 Specials and Memorials $ 15.00 Bus Fund $ 10.00 Good Shepherd $ 0.00 Organ/piano Fund $ 350.00

Received Year to Date $ 48,750.68 Needed Year to Date $ 54,837.52

Difference - $ 6,086.84

March 1, 2020

Concordia Lutheran

Church

Concordia’s Ministry Team

Pastor Rev. Ken Reed 704-857-2163 (office, ext. 2) [email protected] 704-796-1764 (cell)

Faith Community Nurse Hollie Hutchens 704-857-2163 (office, ext. 3) [email protected] 704-762-7389 (cell)

Administrative Assistant Debby Isenhour 704-857-2163 (office, ext. 1) [email protected]

Director of Music Eddie Karriker 704-622-6663 [email protected]

8:30am Service Pianist Terri Wing 704-857-3569 [email protected]

Council Vice-Pres. Vinnie Duncan 919-649-9420 [email protected]

Today’s Altar Flowers

The Greenery on the Altar today is given to the glory of God by the Friendship Class.

This Week’s Birthdays

Kylee Hancock 3/4 Mandy Lanning 3/4 MaryAnn Hammonds 3/4 Sherry Ellsworth 3/4 Steve Ellsworth 3/6

Ivan Nesbitt 3/6 Becky Waller 3/6 AnnMarie Overcash 3/7

Office Hours

Pastor

Tuesday through Sunday Rev. Kenneth W. Reed Jr.

(Monday, day off)

Faith Community Nurse Hollie Hutchens

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Administrative Assistant Debby Isenhour

Monday through Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Active Military

Jason Ciscel (Staff Sgt. US Air Force, Fairbanks, AK,

Husband of Teresa Rosas Ciscel)

Trent Fisher (Staff Sgt., US Air Force Maryland, Nephew of

Gail Fisher)

Willis Hobbs (US Army, Ft Hood, Texas)

Justin Holt (Captain US Army, Fort Campbell, KY)

Eric McLaughlin (Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy, Washington DC)

Christopher Overcash (US Army, 2nd Lt., Fort Gordon, GA)

Kim & Matt Gordon (Captains in the US Army and husband and wife.

Fort Bragg NC. Cousins of Leslie Reed)

In-Patient, Recovery and

Assisted Care

Gail Fisher

(Trinity Oaks Rehab., Salisbury)

Jeffrey Roberts and Duane Wood

(Deal Care Inn, Mooresville)

Family & Friends

Contact the church office to extend a

name on this list beyond 60 days.

Julie Allen 12/22/19

(Niece of Joe Allen)

Karen Barnhardt 12/22/19

(Sister of Joe Allen)

Dwayne Baldwin 12/29/19

(Brother-n-law of Renae Karriker)

Linda Benge 1/19/20

(Friend of Zinda Nesbitt)

Family of Paul Campbell 12/23/19

Pete Cranshaw 1/26/20

(Friend of Bo Bost)

Lauren Gilliams 12/22/19

Family of Jason Hendrickson 1/5/20

Gene Hobbs 2/9/20

(Leila Hobbs’s husband)

Amy McClure 11/22/19

(Friend of Katrina Brown)

Family of Albert Lee Miller 1/05/20

Dara Myers 3/1/20

Tina Overcash 1/19/20

(Daughter of Zinda Nesbitt)

Todd Overcash 12/15/19

(Son-in-law of Ivan and Zinda Nesbitt)

Summer Snow 2/16/20

(Friend of Zinda Nesbitt)

David Soper 1/06/20

(Son-in-law of Dolly Karriker) 1

Rev. Paul Spring 2/01/20

(NALC Bishop, retired)

Kelly Surratt 12/22/19

(Niece of Jill Earnhardt)

Family of Donald Wilhelm 2/16/20

(Alicia Holshouser’s grandfather)

Crystal Wing 2/01/20

(Daughter-in-law of Terri Wing)

Joann Wingler 12/15/19

(Ben Fesperman’s sister)

Donnie Alderman, Kent Martin,

Nancy & Kenneth Martin 1/5/20

(Family of Bernice Trexler)

Concordia Prayer Partners

Faith Notes

from

Pastor Ken

The KYRIE: “Lord, Have Mercy”

As we enter the Season of Lent, we will use the Kyrie at the opening of our worship service. The Kyrie is a cry to God for mercy and help. In the Old Testament, God showed himself to Israel as a merciful God, so they cried out to him in temple worship Psalm 6:2. In the Gospels, Jesus has mercy on the sick, the blind and all those who sought his help. Although penitent sinners cry to merciful God for forgiveness (Luke 18:13), the Kryie is more of a cry for help in all our need, earthly and heavenly (Hebrews 4:16). Source: Lutheranism 101

Members at home and

special concerns

Margie Baucom

Leonard Beaver

Barbara Benfield

Bill & Hazel Cline

Harold Cline

Gail Fisher

Ethan Foster

Frankie Freeze

Mabel Galloway

Mary Ann

Hammonds

Leila Hobbs

Jim Howell

Barbara Karriker

Hoke Karriker

Richard Karriker

Comeleta Overcash

Jack Owens

Dale Phillips

Joan Ritchie

Judy Ritchie

Kay & Ray Ritchie

Boyd Smith, Sr.

Zach Smith

Eddie Starnes

Henry Starnes

Bernice Trexler

Jettie Wise

Geraldine Wood

Kayla Woods

Amazing Grace Circle - Will meet Tuesday , March 3 at 7:00pm in the Parlor. Program– Karen Smith Hostess– Susanne Bebber

Friends in Fellowship Circle - Will meet Thursday, March 5 at 7:00pm in the Parlor. Program– Che Morrison Hostess– Shannon Ellsworth

Table Set-up Team— Joe Allen (Team Leader), Chip Brandt, Alex Bostian, Mike Lowery, Jay Ernst, Jerry Beaver, Alan Morrison

MINISTRY RESPONSIBLITIES FOR MARCH

8:30am Worship Service

Ushers & Greeters Acolyte Council Member

Eddie/Elizabeth Ritchie Josh Lawing Tim Beaver

11:00am Worship Service Elevator Lay Reader Adult SS Leader Announcements

Ushers Marc Clark Kim Starnes Robin McLaughlin Omar Williams

Charles Starnes (Head)

Sev Sellers Acolyte Banner Bearer Greeters Offering Counters

Eddie Starnes Scott Onesios Sarah Fisher Marc and Susan Clark Susan Clark

Russell Foster Jay and Kitty Ernst Omar Williams

Ethan Foster Bible Bearer Crucifer Steve and Laura Lumpkin Brenda McAlister

Lily Lanning Seth Karriker

WORSHIP SERVICE RESPONSIBILITES FOR MARCH

11:00am Communion-Set up and Clean up— Melvin and Brenda McAlister

Mar

Flowers Fellowship

Time

Front Porch

Visitors

Children’s

Church

8:30am

Communion

11:00am Communion

1

Greenery- Friendship Class

Pathfinder’s Class

Melvin/Brenda McAlister

Amanda Faggart Mike/Lisa Ashley Pastor Ken, Robin McLaughlin, Debbie Shepherd, Henry Goodnight

8

Greenery- Friends in Fellowship Circle

Friendship Class

Mike/Susanne Bebber

Jenni Ritchie Randy/Ginger Overcash

Pastor Ken, Melvin/Brenda McAlister, Henry Goodnight

15 Greenery- Council

Friendship Class

Mike/Lisa Ashley Robin McLaughlin

Eddie Ritchie Family

Pastor Ken, Robin McLaughlin, Debbie Shepherd, Henry Goodnight

22

Greenery- Amazing Grace Circle

Men’s & Women’s Class

Bill/Connie Cagle Jill Sellers Jim/Lisa Adams Pastor Ken, Melvin/Brenda McAlister, Henry Goodnight

29

Greenery- Pathfinder’s Class

Council-Blalock & McAlister

Eddie/Elizabeth Ritchie

Sarah Wells Tim/Jutta Beaver Pastor Ken, Robin McLaughlin, Debbie Shepherd, Henry Goodnight

Fellowship Time Breakfast - Friendship Class

March 8- Joe & Shirley Allen, Omar & Jan Williams March 15 - Jerry & Barbara Beaver, Jay & Kitty Ernst

MARCH WORSHIP AND MINISTRY

RESPONSIBILITIES are in today‘s bulletin and on the

church website. Is your name listed?

COUNCIL MINUTES for February 9 have been emailed

to the congregation and are also available on the table near

the elevator.

NEW PIANO/ORGAN:

Pledges are still needed! Need a pledge card?? Check the

pew register and mail your pledge card to Lisa Ashley at

1600 Millbridge Road, China Grove, NC 28023.

NURSERY:

If you are in need of the nursery, please see an usher and they

will direct you.

WELCOME VISITORS:

Please take a moment to sign the pew registers so we can

welcome you by name. Thank you for choosing Concordia

as your place of worship this morning.

We’re glad you’re here!

Kids for Christ - K-5th grade

Luther League - 6th-12th grade

CATECHISM INSTRUCTION (6th - 8th graders)

Mar. 8 Sun. 3:00-5:00pm New Testament Survey Apr. 26 Sun. 3:00-5:00pm Lord‘s Prayer (part A) May 17 Sun. 3:00-5:00pm Lord‘s Prayer (part B)

Mar 1

Mar 8

Mar 15

Mar 22

Mar 29

5-6:15pm

4:45pm

5-6:15pm

NO Meeting

Regular Meeting

Care Inn Nursing Home

Regular Meeting

Easter Caroling

KFC & LL

KFC & LL

KFC & LL

KFC & LL

KFC & LL

KFC & LL

CHURCH MEMBERS: Please sign the pew register, so that

your attendance can be documented in our church

records.

MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING MOBILE UNIT

Location: Concordia Lutheran Church

Date/Time: March 17th, 2020 from 1:15-4:00pm

Schedule your appointment:

Contact Mobile Mammography Unit at 704-403-1729.

You must reserve an appointment for this particular mobile

unit, spots are limited.

FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION

who: Kindergarteners and older

dates: Sunday, March 15 (4:00-5:00pm)

Sunday, March 22 (4:00-5:00pm)

where: Sanctuary

*Only one session is required (plus a family project).

*Parents and/or grandparents required to attend with their

child.

*Each session limited to six (6) youth.

*More sessions will be added if needed.

*Reserve your date now.

*Contact Pastor Ken at [email protected], 704-857-2163

THRIVENT MEMBERS:

Meeting: Sunday, March 1 during the Fellowship Time in

the Friendship Classroom.

Reminder: Tuesday, March 31 will be the last day to

designate your Choice Dollars.

SAFETY TEAM MEETING on Thursday, March 5 at

6:30pm in the Friendship Classroom.

CHURCH MEMBERS with Conceal Carry permits, please

meet with Jerry Beaver on Sunday, March 1 in the Friendship

Classroom either right after 11:00 Service or at 6:30pm.

SAVE THE DATE ~ CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY Our annual Easter Party will take place on Saturday, April 4

at 7pm. If you have any questions or would like to make a

candy donation for the egg hunt, please contact Christy Yost.

NEEDED: Breakfast volunteers. A sign up sheet is on the

bulletin board or contact Brenda McAlister at 704-619-7845.

THANK YOU for your donation of $1,200.00 to the Lutheran

Military Veterans and Families Ministries, Inc.

WOMEN OF THE CONCORDIA you are invited to a

Women‘s Conference at Gospel Lighthouse Church in China

Grove. Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4, both days at

6pm. More information on bulletin board.

FEED THE HUNGER PACKATHON at First Reformed

Church on March 6 and 7. Contact Sarah Brandt or the church

office for more information.

THE FOSTER FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK

EVERYONE for everything! We have been very blessed in so

many ways by our church family. The many prayers, meals,

well wishes, visits, calls, and many more acts of kindness and

support. God is good! Please continue your prayers for

healing and for adjustments to our daily lives as our situation

continues to evolve. With all our love, The Foster family

THANK YOU to our church family for all the love you

showed us for our 70th Wedding anniversary. Jack and Mary

Ruth Owens

Concordia Healthy Corner

Blood Pressure Screenings available 03/01 from 9-9:45 in the Parlor.

Thank you to the Kids For Christ, Luther League, and Youth Group parents for letting me come in and talk health/

safety with the children last Sunday. Thank you to Tabatha Overcash and Robin McLaughlin, from the Health &

Wellness Team, for taking part in the fun and serving alongside too! The Health & Wellness Team is available and

grateful to serve God‘s people – all ages and in all stages.

The first week of March is National Sleep Awareness week. To help increase your quality of sleep you can simply

increase the amount of daily physical activity. Excess energy at night time can lead to night awakening or restless

sleep. Consider adding a daily 10 minute walk or preparing for the Love Thy Neighbor event coming up!

Piano and Organ Fund Checking Account

$37,826.71

10,304.02

33,770.00

(250.00)

(63,770.00)

$17,880.73

Balance 2-1-2020

Contributions and Pledges- February

Proceeds from Loan

Loan fee

R A Daffer- organ

Balance 2-29-2020

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

To Concordia Lutheran Church

In Honor of Joe and Shirley Allen

To the Organ/Piano Fund by:

Lee and Hilda Goodnight

In Honor of Henry and Tiea Goodnight



In Honor of Chip and Sarah Brandt



In Honor of Vinnie Duncan

For Her Dedication to Concordia Lutheran Church


Judy Haire

In Honor of Omar Williams


Audrey Smith

In Memory of Paul Campbell


Eddie Karriker

Derek and Amy Waller

Kathy Irvin

In Memory of Frank Goodnight


Ellen Isaacs

In Memory of Billy Waller


Fred and Judy Haire

In Memory of Todd Edward Hyde


Brenda Hyde Carpenter

In Honor of Barry Hulon Hyde


Brenda Hyde Carpenter

In Honor of Concordia’s Youth


Carolyn Holman

In Memory of Walter Joseph Lowdermilk


Midji Lowdermilk Bost

In Memory of Carolyn and Bill Morrow


Nelsie Lawing

In Honor of “Miss Frankie” Freeze


Nelsie Lawing

In Honor of Pastor Larry and Midji Bost


Fred and Judy Haire

In Honor of Rev. Dr. Larry Bost

To General Fund

By Midji Bost

In Honor of Johnny Karriker

To Bus Fund

By Friendship Sunday School Class

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