ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
504 N. Gilman – Litchfield, MN – 55355 Phone: 693-3207
e-mail: www.zionchurch.net
Pastors: Christian Muellerleile, Troy Pflibsen, J. David Nelson
Minister of Faith Formation: Cheryl Whitchurch
Today’s Organist: Dorothy Stenberg
Missionaries: Gloria Sauck, Steven & Bethany Friberg,
Elisabeth Johnson, Jordan and Aubrey Monson,
Paul and Becky Hagen, Karen Anderson
Fifth Sunday in Lent April 2, 2017
Order of Worship
Prelude Z Choir
Welcome
*Confession and Forgiveness On Screen
*Opening Hymn “Through the Night of Doubt…” 327
*Kyrie p. 120
*Prayer of the Day: (in unison) Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Scripture Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130 Sung responsively
Choir Anthem
*Gospel Acclamation “Let your steadfast love” p. 125
Glory to you, O Lord
*Gospel Text: John 11:1-45 Spark Bible p. 440
Praise to you, O Christ
Children’s Sermon Sermon
Hymn of the Day “Thine the Amen” 826
*Apostles’ Creed p. 127
*Prayers of Intercession L: Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
*Peace L: The peace of the Lord be with you always!
C: And also with you.
Offering and Announcements
*Offertory “We Give Thee But Thine Own” (stzs. 1, 2) 686
*Offering Prayer
*Great Thanksgiving, Preface p. 129
*Holy, Holy, Holy p. 130
*Words of Institution p. 130
*Lord’s Prayer p. 134
Communion Lamb of God p. 135 Hymns: 474, 815, 581
*Table Blessing Communion Prayer Benediction
Closing Hymn “Blessed Assurance” 638
*Dismissal L: Marked with the cross of Christ, go forth to love and serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
*Stand as you are able.
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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP! We pray that your faith will be strengthened. Visitors are welcome - please a yellow card in the pew and stop by the kiosk in the entry way for a welcome bag.
AT THE LORD'S SUPPER every Christian is welcome including anyone who receives Communion in another church. Baptized persons of any age may receive the bread and wine/grape juice. Grape juice and gluten free wafers are also available. If coming to the rail is difficult, tell an usher and we will serve you in the pew.
THANK YOU to Joe Langemo for serving as assisting minister, Laurie Terning for reading the scripture lesson, and the Z Choir for the special music.
IN OUR PRAYERS we remember Larry Swenson, Mary Koch, David Reeves, Bev Thornquist, Ron Johnson, Peg and Steve Hatlestad, Jon Forsythe, Kathy Huckenpoehler, Beth Wicklund, Marlys Vilhauer, and Kristi Quitney and Deb Anderson returning from their mission trip in Costa Rica.
GRANDPARENT’S DAY is today, April 2nd! Grandparents and grandfriends are invited to join the children in Crossroads @ 9:45 for Family Faith Formation. All are welcome!!
WE WILL be assembling breakfast bags after worship in Larson Hall and would appreciate your help!
THE COMMUNITY Easter Cantata “Come to the Cross and Remember” will be performed next Sunday, April 9th at 7 p.m. at Zion.
EASTER SUNDAY services will be at 8:30 and 10:45 (note time change) this year. The 10:45 service will be contemporary.
OUR LENTEN SERVICES take place at 6:30 pm. We will be using a modified Holden Evening Prayer setting. The sermon series will continue the overview of the Bible. This Wednesday’s sermon will be on “The Spirit Comes.” The Lenten services will be broadcast on cable TV Wednesdays at 8:00 pm.
LENTEN SUPPERS will be served from 5:00-6:00. This week a variety of soups and salads will be served. There is a sign up sheet in Fellowship Court for anyone willing to donate a pan of bars or 2 dozen cookies for the Wednesday meals. Helpers welcome too!
LENTEN OFFERINGS are designated for: ELCA Benevolence 15%, ELCA World Hunger 15%, Meeker Co. Food Shelf 20%, Lutheran Social Services 20%, Meeker Area Ministries 15%, United Community Action 15%.
WOMENS Crow River Conference Spring Gathering will be held at Gethsemane in Dassel on April 29th. Sign up in the office. Registration deadline is April 14. Cost $10.
BIBLE SUPER HEROES! Preschool Bible School for ages 4 & 5 will be held on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 1:00-2:30 @ Zion. Contact Cheryl if you wish to help or register your child, 320-339-3441 or . Invite a friend!
SOLE HOPE SHOE CUTTING, Saturday, April 8th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bring jeans (gently used), a fabric scissors, and a $10 donation for the shoemaker and medical costs in Uganda.
ZION FAMILY CAMP will be Aug. 24-27 at Camp House near Two Harbors. Cost is $160.25 per adult, $80.25 per youth grades K-12. Sign up in Fellowship Court.
Thank you to the Social Concerns board for planning and serving the baked potato bar last week for our Lenten supper.
Thank you to Pastor Christian, Deacon Cheryl, and the Kids of the Kingdom staff and children for Preschool Chapel participation.
FOR PRAYER REQUESTS for the prayer chain, Glad and Ron have a new phone number. It is a local number, 373-6630.
BLOOD PRESSURES will be checked the second and fourth Sundays of the month after the 8:30 worship service.
A NURSERY IS PROVIDED for small children. Also, quiet bags and children’s bulletins are available in the narthex.
THIS WEEK Today: 2-4 pm First Communion Class, 6:30 pm 4H, 7-9 pm On the Way at First Lutheran; Monday: 10 am AA, 7:30 pm AA/Alanon; Tuesday: 9:30 am Elizabeth Circle in Fireside Room, Ruth & Lydia Circles in Viking Room, Esther Circle-Dorothy Stenberg’s home, Rebekah Circle-Kris Potter’s, 10 am Preschool Chapel, 11 am Text Study, 2 pm Hannah Circle, 6:30 pm Mary Circle; Wednesday: 9 am Staff Meeting, 3 pm Firelight, 4:15 pm Joyful Noiz, 5-6 pm Lenten Supper, 5:30 pm Faith Generation, 6:30 pm Lenten Service; Thursday: 9:45 am OWLS, 11 am DOVES, 7:30 pm AA; Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm Sole Hope Shoe Cutting; Next Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship, 9:45 am Sunday School, 2-4 pm First Communion Class, 4 pm Cantata Rehearsal, 7-9 pm On the Way at Zion