WELCOME TO WORSHIP
Zion Lutheran Church
February 28, 2021
Second Sunday in Lent
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Page 97 THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM
(Pulpit side of congregation is considered “right” side.)
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. Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God’s mercy and forgiveness.
C. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.
P. We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight.
Right. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.
Left. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.
Right. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit.
Left. By water and your Word you claim us a daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.
P. We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.
C. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen!
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN: #347 (vs. 1 & 2) “Go To Dark Gethsemane”
1. Go to dark Gethsemane, all who feel the tempter’s power,
Your Redeemer’s conflict see. Watch with him one bitter hour;
Turn not from his griefs away; learn from Jesus Christ to pray.
2. Follow to the judgment hall, view the Lord of life arraigned;
Oh, the wormwood and the gall! Oh, the pangs his soul sustained!
Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; learn from him to bear the cross.
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (Celebrate Insert) Pray Together
FIRST BIBLE READING: GENESIS 17:1-7, 15-16
RESPONSIVE READING: PSALM 22:23-31
SECOND BIBLE READING: ROMANS 4:13-25
GOSPEL READING: MARK 8:31-38
SERMON: “Believing The Unbelievable”
Page 105 THE APOSTLES’ CREED: Confessed Together
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen!
THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (Celebrate Insert)
Page 221 THE LORD’S PRAYER: Pray Together
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!
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN: #742 (vs. 1 & 2)“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
1. What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!
2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness take it to the Lord in prayer.
Page 221 THE BENEDICTION
P. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you his peace. C. Amen!
Page 222 DISMISSAL: P. Go in peace. Christ is with you.
C. Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE Please remain seated until Pastor releases your pew.
(1ST those leaving the building / 2ND Sunday School / 3RD Fellowship)
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS….All who are ill, our Nursing Home & Homebound members. We also continue praying for the safety of our military service members.
TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS:
Pastor George Schuessler Organist: Julie Deaver
Reader: Lorelei Ash Wednesday Offering: $71.00
Last Week’s Attendance: Last Week’s Offering: $1,120.00
Upcoming Events:
· Today ~ Luther League Bowling & Pizza at 1pm
- Monday, 3-1 ~ Ecumenical Quilting, 1pm
- Tuesday, 3-2 ~ Zion Church Council 7pm
- Wednesday, 3-3 ~ Ecumenical Council 10am at Zion
- Lenten Worship in Carpio 7pm
- Thursday, 3-4 ~ Bible Study in Carpio 10am
- Friday, 3-5 ~ World Day of Prayer at Baptist Church 9am-12pm
· Sunday, 3-7 ~ Worship 9am, Fellowship/SS/Crossroads 10am
LUTHER LEAGUE BOWLING is TODAY! Join us at the Bowling Alley in Minot @ 1PM for Bowling & Pizza! Bring a Friend and contact your LL advisors if you need a ride.
This is for ALL Berthold & Carpio youth in grades 7-12.
ZION CHURCH COUNCIL meets this Tuesday at 7pm.
LENTEN WORSHIP is a Joint 7pm in person Worship Service every Wednesday in Carpio so we may Live Stream the Service on FACEBOOK. It may be viewed on the Zion & Carpio Lutheran Churches FACEBOOK Page.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER is this Friday, March 5TH with an Open House with guided prayer from 9am until noon in the Berthold Baptist Church.
LWR PERSONAL CARE KITS are being collected by the ZLCW during the Lenten season. Items needed include darker colored, light-weight bath towels, fingernail clippers with file, 4 oz bars of soap, toothbrushes, and sturdy combs.
OFFERING ENVELOPES & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are in the church mailboxes. If you have any questions, talk to Financial Secretary Connie Hagen.