March 18, 2018 Worship Service

10:00 A.M.

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

Rev. Dr. Mark Braaten

Parish Administrator

Debbie Miller

Financial Administrator

Carol Lattier

Organist & Keyboardist

Jaeyong Lee

Council President

Bill Hebb

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.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 4900 Kinsey Drive, Tyler, Texas

(903) 561-1865 Visit us at: www.oslc@oslctyler.org

WORSHIP SERVERS

Lay Coordinator: Erin Henriksen Ushers: Erin Henriksen & Randy Hendrickson Acolyte: Ezrah Johnson Reader: Carmen Nazario Communion Assistants: Amy Norris, Jana Coke & Blaine Davis Projectionist: Toby Fite

To Our Guests and Visitors Thank you for joining with us! We’re glad you are here.

* To find our nursery go to the Sunday School wing. The Nursery is just a few doors down this hallway. * 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 communion class to pre-pare 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 our worship service there is coffee and tea on the table in our café area. Please stay for some fellowship. * Let us know how we can be of assistance to you!

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Please Stand

Confession of Sin P: We are gathered together for worship in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and

of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

P: In this season of reflecting on our sin and deep need for God’s mercy and grace, let us examine our hearts and minds and ask for pardon for all the ways in which we have failed to be obedient to God’s will for us.

(Silence for self-reflection and examination)

P: Holy God,

C: You sent your Son, Jesus, into the world to save us from the power of sin, death, and the devil. We confess that we have failed in many ways to follow him in our lives. We have forsaken the poor and hungry, we have neglected the sick and sorrowful, and we have looked out for our own needs rather than the needs of others. Forgive us, we pray, and restore us to a new and right relationship with you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

P: We who were once dead in sin, following the course of this world rather than following our Lord have been loved with the great love of Christ — even when we were dead in sin, Christ granted us grace and new life in him. We have received the promise of God that we will be raised up with him and seated with him in the heavenly places. Let us rejoice in the wondrous gift of forgiveness and mercy and share the immeasurable riches of his grace and kindness with all the world. (Ephesians 2:1- 7)

C: Amen.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 18, 2018 ~ WELCOME!

It is a pleasure to worship together. If you are a newcomer, if you have a prayer request, or both,

please fill out the yellow pew card located on the back of a pew.

Opening Hymn Above All

The Greeting P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ who saves us through faith, the love of the Father

who gifts us with every good gift, and the communion of the Holy Spirit who fills us with all wisdom, be with you all.

C: And also with you.

Kyrie ~ P. 78 LBW ~ Sung

A: In peace, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

A: For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

A: 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.

C: Lord, have mercy.

Above all powers, above all kings, Above all nature and all created things, Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began. Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, Above all wonders the world has ever known, Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, There’s no way to measure what you’re worth.

Crucified…laid behind a stone, You lived to die…rejected and alone. Like a rose, trampled on the ground, You took the fall And thought of me Above all.

Above all powers, above all kings Above all nature and all created things, Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began. Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, Above all wonders the world has ever known, Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, There’s no way to measure what you’re worth.

Crucified…laid behind a stone, You lived to die…rejected and alone. Like a rose, trampled on the ground, You took the fall And thought of me Above all.

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

C: Lord, have mercy.

A: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. C: Amen.

Hymn Of Praise

This Is The Feast ~ p. 81 ( LBW )

Prayer Of The Day

P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. Almighty God, look favorably upon your family. Graciously rule our bodies

lest we are enticed to love the world, and guard our spirits lest we fail to recognize your love. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please Sit

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34

31“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, 32not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my cove-nant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. 33For this is the cove-nant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my

This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia.

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God.

Power and riches and wisdom and strength, and honor and blessing and glory are his. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia.

Sing with all the people of God and join in the hymn of all creation:

Blessing and honor and glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen

This is the feast of victory for our God, for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia. Alleluia.

law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

R: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 119:9-16

ca9How shall a young man cleanse his way? By keeping to your words. 10With my whole heart I seek you; let me not stray from your commandments. 11I treasure your promise in my heart, that I may not sin against you. 12Blessed are you, O Lord; instruct me in your statutes. 13With my lips will I recite all the judgments of your mouth. 14I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees than in all manner of riches. 15I will meditate on your commandments and give attention to your ways. 16My delight is in your statutes; I will not forget your word.

Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10

1Every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2He can deal gently with the ignorant and way-ward, since he himself is beset with weakness. 3Because of this he is obligated to offer sacri-fice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. 4And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was. 5So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; 6as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” 7In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard

because of his reverence. 8Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. 9And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 10being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.

R: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Song If You’re Happy and You Know It

Children’s Sermon Please Stand

Lenten Verse ~ LBW 92, VERSE 1 (ONLY)

Were You there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, Tremble, tremble.

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Gospel: Mark 10:32-45

P: The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the 10th Chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord.

Please look up the Gospel reading in your Bible.

After the reading:

P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ.

Please Sit

If you're happy and you know it Clap your hands [clap, clap] If you're happy and you know it Clap your hands [clap, clap]

If you're happy and you know it Then your life will surely show it If you're happy and you know it Clap your hands [clap, clap]

Sermon ~ Pastor Mark Braaten Please Stand

Hymn Of The Day

El Shaddai

The Apostles’ Creed

The Prayers A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

After each portion of the prayers: A: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. The prayers conclude: 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.

Chorus: El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El, El-yon-na Adonai, Age to age You’re still the same, By the power of the name. El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Er-Kam Kana Adonai, We will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai.

Through Your love and through the ram, You saved the son of Abraham, Through the power of Your hand You turned the sea into dry land. To the outcast on her knees

You were the God who really sees, And by Your might You set Your children free Chorus

Through the years You made it clear That the time of Christ was near, Though the people could not see What Messiah ought to be Though Your Word contained the plan They just could not understand Your most awesome works was done In the frailty of Your Son. Chorus

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 ~ Offertory Music Special Offering from

Dr. Jaeyong Lee Please Stand

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.

Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving ~ p. 88 LBW P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them up 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 indeed right and salutary . . . We praise your name and join their unending

hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy ~ p. 89 LBW

Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of pow’r and might: Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

Words of Institution

Lord’s Prayer ~ p. 91 LBW

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 tres-pass 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.

Please sit

Communion Distribution

For those who prefer, the center circle of glasses contain grape juice. Please return your cup in the basket on the aisle.

Communion Hymn #1 ~ WOV 734

Softly and Tenderly

Communion Hymn #2 ~ LBW 518

Beautiful Savior

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me. See, on the portals he’s waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me.

Chorus: “Come home, come home! You who are weary, come home.” Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, “O sinner, come home!”

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,

Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not his mercies, Mercies for you and for me? Chorus

Oh, for the wonderful love he has promised, Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. Chorus

Truly I’d love thee, truly I’d serve thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.

Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man!

Communion Hymn #3 ~ LBW 98

Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed

Please Stand

Communion Blessing P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen.

Alas and did my Savior bleed, And did my Sov'reign die. Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I?

Was it for sins that I have done He groaned upon the tree Amazing pity grace unknown And love beyond degree. Well might the sun in darkness hide And shut His glories in

When God the mighty Maker died For man the creature's sin. Thus might I hide my blushing face While his dear cross appears Dissolve my heart in thankfulness And melt mine eyes to tears. But tears of grief cannot repay The debt of love I owe Here Lord I give myself away It’s all that I can do.

Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow’rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, Bright the sparkling stars on high;

Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels in the sky.

Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be thine!

Post-communion Canticle ~ “ Glory Be To God In Heaven ”

( Sung to the tune of “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” )

Glory be to God in heaven; peace, goodwill to all the earth. Mighty God of all creation, Father of surpassing worth;

We exalt you, we adore you, we lift high our thanks and praise; Saints and angels bow before you; here on earth our songs we raise.

Post-Communion Prayer

P: Let us pray: Gracious God, you have fed us this holy meal of the bread of life and the cup of salvation. You have offered us forgiveness and mercy through the body and blood of Christ, and you have reconciled us to our heavenly Father. We give you thanks for these wondrous blessings, in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

The Benediction

P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious 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.

Closing Hymn ~ My Faith Looks Up to Thee ~ LBW 479

Oh, may my love to thee

Pure, warm, and changeless be,

A living fire!

While life’s dark maze I tread

And griefs around me spread,

Be thou my guide;

Bid darkness turn to day,

Wipe sorrow’s tears away,

Nor let me ever stray

From thee aside.

My faith looks up to thee,

Thou Lamb of Calvary,

Savior divine!

Now hear me while I pray,

Take all my guilt away,

Oh, let me from this day

Be wholly thine!

May thy rich grace impart

Strength to my fainting heart,

My zeal inspire;

As thou hast died for me,

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

Dismissal

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

POSTLUDE

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Fear and distrust remove;

Oh, bear me safe above,

A ransomed soul!

When ends life’s transient dream,

When death’s cold, sullen stream

Shall o’er me roll;

Blest Savior, then, in love

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

Announcements

Schedule for Holy Week Palm Sunday – March 25

*Regular worship time at 10:00. *Extended reading of Passion Story *Sermon will be a monologue from the Lenten series on “The Centurion” *No communion on this day as the focus of Holy Week communion will be Maundy Thursday.

Maundy Thursday – March 29

*Worship at 7:00 *Worship will include Holy Communion and striping of the altar Good Friday – March 30 *Worship at 7:00 *Sermon will finish Lenten sermons with the focus on “John”. Saturday – March 31 10:00 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt EASTER – April 1 * 8:15 outdoor service *Breakfast from 9:00 until 9:45

*Worship at 10:00 *Communion at both services

Lenten Sermon Topics Wed., March 21 – Judas Palm Sunday, March 25 – The Centurion Thursday, March 29 (Maundy Thursday) - Communion in the Midst of Betrayal

Friday, March 30 (Good Friday) – John

Welcome to Our Saviour’s

We are going to have a “Welcome to OSLC” session on Sunday, April 8 at 11:15, right after worship. We will meet for lunch, a time to get acquainted, and an introduction to Lutheranism and to OSLC. This session is for people who are new to the congregation who would like to learn more, and for long time members who would like a refresher!

Sunday School Planting the Garden We are going to plant a garden in our back area. The Sunday school will do the

planting today at 9:00. Thank you to all who are helping with this project!

Helping with Easter Egg Hunt There is a table in the narthex to sign up to help with the Easter Egg Hunt and to get eggs for stuffing. Please stop by!

Primetimers After celebrating Easter with perhaps all sorts of goodies, get ready to enjoy another delicious luncheon prepared by our very own Jenny Videtto. She has volunteered to prepare a Tex-Mex lunch with ice cream for dessert. Mark your calendars now, for April 12, 2018 at 12 noon at OSLC.

Following the luncheon and a short meeting, the speaker will be Andy Meisenhei-mer who teaches Tai Chi twice a week at The First Christian Church in Tyler. This is a topic that should be of interest to those of us with much wisdom. There are many benefits to Tai Chi among which is helping one’s balance.

Once again, mark your calendars and do plan to attend the next Primetimer’s meeting. Not only will the food be great, but there will be the opportunity to learn one way to benefit the body. There is no one who will intimidate you or nothing to obligate you, just great folks to welcome you, so give us a try and do bring friends. Please notify Mary Ferguson by April 9th if you plan to attend. Since Jenny is so gra-ciously preparing the meal, let’s be helpful & respectful & let her know how much food to prepare.

This Week’s Calendar March 18, 2018 - March 25, 2018)

This Week’s Office Hours: Mon. - Thur. 10:00—2:00

if you have a need, please call the office @ 903-561-1865 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

STEWARDSHIP

Monthly Budget Prior March Donations Sunday, March 11, 2018 Donations Other Offering Cumulative March Donations Year to Date Donations

$ 20,333

$ 7,565

1,273 3,396

$ 12,234

$ 56,697

MARCH 11, 2018 WORSHIP

Worship Service

Year to Date Average

89

114

SUNDAY—March 18, 2018 Sunday School—Children & Adults Choir Practice Worship Service Youth

SUNDAY—March 25, 2018 Sunday School Choir Practice Worship Service Youth

9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

MONDAY Deadline for Newsletter Articles

TUESDAY

Quilters AA Meeting

SATURDAY Altar Guild #4 AA Meeting .

FRIDAY ACA (in Conference Room)

THURSDAY

AA Meeting CODA

9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Soup Supper Congregational Prayer Lenten Worship Confirmation

6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

12:00 noon

12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.