Today’s Theme –

“God: Revealed”

2013 Theme – “HIStory”

Transfiguration Sunday

February 10, 2013

WELCOME… thanks so much for choosing to worship with

us today. If you need anything please speak to a pastor or

an usher.

SNACKS… please help yourself to some

refreshments before and after the service.

WORSHIP CARDS… if you are a first-time guest, or if you

didn’t get a chance to fill out a card on your last visit, please

take a moment to fill out one of our guest cards, then place

it in the offering plate after today’s sermon.

YOUR CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO

US… we have children’s coloring bulletins in the lobby on

the table. For your convenience, please note we have

changing tables in the handicapped stalls in both restrooms.

We also have the Little Lambs Room off the lobby if you

want some privacy with your child(ren).

THE LORD’S SUPPER… today’s worship includes the

celebration of the Lord’s Supper. If you have

never communed with us before, please read

through the Lord’s Supper insert.

If you need special arrangements for

communing, such as you are unable to come

forward or have health issues and are

concerned about drinking the wine, please

speak to a pastor before the service.

Prayer Board (9 am) & Prayer Sheets (10:45 am)

Opening Prayer Pastor – O Lord, our Maker, Redeemer and Comforter, we

are assembled in Your presence to hear Your holy Word. We

ask You to open our hearts by Your Holy Spirit, so that

through the preaching of Your Word we may be taught to

repent of our sins, to believe on Jesus in life and in death,

and to grow day by day in grace and holiness. Hear us for

Christ’s sake. Amen.

Holy Cross Pre-School and Kindergarten Sings

Confession of Sins Pastor - We have come into the presence

of God, who created us to love and serve

Him as His dear children. But we have

disobeyed Him and deserve only His wrath

and punishment. Therefore, let us confess

our sins to Him and plead for His mercy.

ALL - MERCIFUL FATHER IN HEAVEN, I AM ALTOGETHER SINFUL

FROM BIRTH. IN COUNTLESS WAYS I HAVE SINNED AGAINST

YOU AND DO NOT DESERVE TO BE CALLED YOUR CHILD. BUT

TRUSTING IN JESUS, MY SAVIOR, I PRAY: HAVE MERCY ON ME

ACCORDING TO YOUR UNFAILING LOVE. CLEANSE ME FROM

MY SIN AND TAKE AWAY MY GUILT.

Forgiveness of Our Sins Pastor - God, our Heavenly Father,

has forgiven all your sins. By the

perfect life and innocent death of our

Lord Jesus Christ He has removed your

guilt forever. You are His dear

children. Amen.

Prayer Pastor – Heavenly Father, You are almighty, all-powerful, and

the definition of love. There is no one greater than You. We

often, unfortunately, lose sight of who You are. We doubt

how powerful You are. We question Your love. We act as if

You are distant and detached. Lord,

forgive us for our blindness and our

forgetfulness. Send the Holy Spirit to

work in our hearts so that we always

see You as You really are and see

Jesus for who He is: Your Son,

almighty, all-powerful, and the

definition of love. It’s in His name that

we pray, Amen.

We learn from the Scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 When the perishable has been clothed with the

imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the

saying that is written will come true: “Death has been

swallowed up in victory.” 55 “Where, O death, is your victory?

Where, O death, is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the

law. 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 9:2-13 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him

and led them up a high mountain, where they were all

alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes

became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world

could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them

Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let

us put up three shelters - one for you, one for Moses and one

for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so

frightened.)

7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a

voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love.

Listen to him!”

8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw

anyone with them except Jesus.

9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave

them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the

Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter

to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead”

meant.

11 And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law

say that Elijah must come first?”

12 Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and

restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of

Manmust suffer much and be rejected? 13 But I tell you, Elijah

has come, and they have done to him everything they

wished, just as it is written about him.”

Confession of Faith (Nicene Creed) 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 is seated at the right hand of the Father;

And He shall come again with glory to judge both the

living and the dead;

Whose kingdom shall have no end.

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.

Sermon

“God: Revealed” Luke 7:11-17 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his

disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he

approached the town gate, a dead person was being

carried out - the only son of his mother, and she was a

widow. And a large crowd from the town was with

her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and

he said, “Don’t cry.” 14 Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those

carrying it stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get

up!” 15 The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus

gave him back to his mother. 16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great

prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has

come to help his people.” 17 This news about Jesus spread

throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

Prayer & 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.

Gathering of the Thank-Offerings & Tithes

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper Please come forward as the usher directs.

Communion is offered in both forms, common and

individual cup. If you want to use common cup,

do not take an individual cup as it is offered and

Pastor will come back to you with the common

cup. Those using individual cups please place the

empty cups in the baskets when you are

dismissed.

If you have never communed at Abiding Shepherd

before, please take time to read through the Lord’s Supper

insert before communing. If you have any questions about

these articles of faith or have been taught differently about

the use of the Lord’s Supper, please speak to a pastor

before taking communion.

We Give Thanks to God Pastor - O living Bread from heaven, how richly

You have fed Your guests! These gifts which You

have given have filled our hearts with joy and

rest. Wonderful food of blessing, the cup that

heals our woes! Our hearts these gifts

possessing, thanks and praise overflows. For while my faith

within me was livened by this food, My soul has looked upon

Thee, my loving Lord and God. Amen.

God blesses us

Closing Hymn (next page)

Closing Prayer Pastor - Lord, we offer to You our heartfelt thanks that You

have taught us what You would have us believe and do.

Help us, O God, by Your Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus

Christ, to keep Your Word in pure hearts, for through it our

faith is strengthened, our lives renewed, and we are

comforted in life and in death. Amen.

THANK YOU to those who helped serve us today ...

Music – Julie Palkowski

Ushers – Gary Chamberlain and Rich Herbst

Hospitality Helpers – Zank, Chamberlain and

McManama families

CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK…

Today – 8:45 am – Social/Snack Time

9:00 am – Worship with Communion

10:00 am – Social/Snack time

10:10 am – Sunday School

10:45 am – Worship with Communion

6:00 pm – E.P.I.C. Youth Ministry

Monday – 7:00 pm – Worship with Communion

Tuesday – 9:30 am – Small Group at Church

6:30 pm – Small Group at Church

6:30 pm – Small Group at Abrahamson’s

Wednesday – 7:00 am – Foxhole Men’s Group

10:00 am – Women’s Bible Study

6:00 pm – Lenten Supper

7:00 pm – Ash Wednesday Worship

Thursday – Valentine’s Day

Saturday – 11:00 am – Church in Use

Next Sunday – 8:15 - Choir Practice

8:45 am – Social/Snack Time

9:00 am – Worship Service

10:00 am – Social/Snack Time

10:10 am – Sunday School

10:45 am – Worship Service

12:00 pm – Word and Worship Team Meeting

3:30 pm – Ski/Snowboarding at Tyrol Basin

No E.P.I.C. Youth Ministry

Next Monday – 10:00 am – Staff Meeting

7:00 pm – Contemporary Worship

~ OUR MISSION ~

Bring them in! Lift them up! Send them out!

~ OUR VISION ~ Every Member in the Word! Every Member a Servant!

THANK YOU

We thank the preschool and kindergarten students of

Holy Cross Lutheran School for adding

to our worship services this morning

through their singing. If you are

interested in their school, you are

invited to visit during one of their

scheduled open houses (today until

1:00 pm or Wednesday, 8:00 am until noon). Parents

can also call the school and arrange a visit.

LENTEN WORSHIP SERIES

Ash Wednesday, February 13

Lenten Supper, 6:00 pm

Worship, 7:00 pm

This year’s Lenten study will focus on

the words Jesus spoke to His disciples

in Luke 18:31 –

“We are going up to Jerusalem,

and everything that is written by the

prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.”

Our study is entitled: “Passion Prophecies” - an in-depth

look at some of the exact details God gave, hundreds

of years in advance, about how the Messiah would die.

Our study is not intended to convince us of the truth

that God already shares with us from His holy Word. We

believe these things by faith. But you are encouraged

to attend the special Lenten services as a means to

witness the great care and love God invested into His

plan to save you.

Please sign up on the bulletin board for the evenings

you plan to attend the Lenten suppers.

SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR TYROL BASIN AND

E.P.I.C. YOUTH MINISTRY…

Ski/Snowboarding at Tyrol Basin

Next Sunday, February 17, 3:30 pm

Because of the Sunday forecast for

rain, more rain and freezing rain, the

ski trip has been postponed one

week. If you are able to attend,

please sign up on the bulletin board

in the lobby. Previously completed

rental agreements and checks are still in the office if

you are unable to go on the 17th.

The church pays for lift tickets and food. Each person is

asked to pay for snowboard/ski rentals. If you are

renting equipment, please complete one rental

agreement (on the bulletin board) per person and

place in the office along with your payment of $8.00

per rental. Free ski and snowboard lessons available!

Deadline: THIS Wednesday, February 13. Thank you!

Note: E.P.I.C. Youth Ministry will meet this Sunday night

at 6:00 pm at church but will not meet next

Sunday, February 17. Youth are encouraged to

sign up for Tyrol Basin!