Prelude Priscilla Silver
Invocation
Confession and Absolution P: Pastor C: Congregation
P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
C: But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection and for self-examination.
P: Let us confess our sins to God our Father.
C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned
against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what 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.
P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your
sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore declare to you the
forgiveness of all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. You are
forgiven!
C: Amen.
Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with
you all.
C: And also with you.
P; In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: For the peace of the 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.
P: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
C: Amen.
Prayer of the Day & Sharing of the Peace
P: Almighty and eternal God, you know our problems and our weaknesses better than we
yourselves. In your love and by your power help us in our confusion and, in spite of our
weakness, make us firm in death; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
Scripture Readings Phil Koerner
Jeremiah 15:15-21.......................................................................................................................page 1198
Romans 12:9-21……...................................................................................................................page 1764
Matthew 16:21-28..........................................................................................................................page 1524
L: The Word of the Lord
C: Thanks be to God!
Special Music Jeanine Olson
“Your Love is Extravagant” —Evans
Sermon Pastor Mel Bollesen
John 3:1-21
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
Gifts of Thanksgiving
Offertory Jeanine Olson & Tim Martinez
“Jesus Is” —Jaci Velasquez
Prayers of the People Rick Ritchie
The 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.
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.
C: Amen.
P: You are free in Christ! Go in peace.
C: Thanks be to God!
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