Transfiguration Sunday March 3, 2019

1 LENT ONE. Sunday + March 10, 2019. A Place at the Table in the Lenten Journey St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church 700 Pleasure Road + Lancaster, PA. 717-394-9607. A Service of Holy communion St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church Lancaster, PA. Lent One March 10, 2019 10:00AM. PRELUDE: Unidos en la esta (United at the Table). Joaquin Madurga arr. Al Roberts (Time for silent prayer and meditation as we gather for worship.). *Indicates please stand as you are able. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presid- ing minister begins. Confession and Forgiveness Pastor: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who gath- ers us in the wilderness to redeem us, anoint us, and make us new.

2 People: Amen. Pastor: In these forty days, let us be honest, confess our sin, and receive God's promise of mercy. God at the margins, We have wandered far from your home; again and again, we lose our way. We turn inward, afraid of the world around us. We forget that you have saved your people before and promise to do so again. Do not re- member the deeds of our past, but turn our faces to- ward the future, where your forgiveness is sure, your welcome is clear, and your love over ows. Amen. Pastor: Like a hen who gathers her chicks, God embraces you in tender care. Like manna in the desert, God feeds you with surprising mercy. Like a loving parent, God runs to meet you again this day, forgiving your sins for the sake of.

3 Christ, leading you from death into life. People: Amen. GATHERING. *GATHERING HYMN: The Glory of These Forty Days ELW #320. *GREETING. Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. People: And also with you. Kyrie p. 203. *PRAYER OF THE DAY. Pastor: O Lord God, you led your people through the wil- derness and brought them to the promised land. Guide us now, so that, following your Son, we may walk safely through the wilderness of this world toward the life you alone can give, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen.

4 WORD. First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11. Reader: The word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 (Spoken in Unison). You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty you will say to the LORD, My refuge and my stronghold, my God in whom I. put my trust.. Because you have made the LORD your refuge, and the Most High your habitation, no evil will befall you, nor shall a iction come near your dwelling. For God will give the angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways. Upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion cub and viper; you will trample down the lion and the serpent.

5 I will deliver those who cling to me; I will uphold them, because they know my name. They will call me, and I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue and honor them. With long life will I satisfy them, and show them my salvation. Second Reading: Romans 10:8b-13. Reader: The word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION p. 205b We are turning, Lord, to hear you; you are merciful and kind, Slow to anger, rich in blessing, and with love to us inclined. Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. People: Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel: Luke 4:1-13. Pastor: The gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON. *HYMN OF THE DAY: Bless Now, O God, the Journey ELW #326.

6 *APOSTLES' CREED Spoken in Unison 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 ever lasting. Amen. *PRAYERS OF GOD'S PEOPLE. Between each petition the following is said: Asst.

7 Min.: Lord, in your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Reveal your will as you receive our prayers, and con- form our ways to your ways; through the saving work of Je- sus Christ our Lord. People: Amen. SHARING OF THE PEACE. Pastor: The peace of Christ be with you always. People: And also with you. MEAL. PREPARING OF THE TABLE. OFFERING MUSIC: On Eagle's Wings ELW #787. Pastor Fero, cantor (verses) and Congregation (refrain). *OFFERING RESPONSE: Create in Me a Clean Heart ELW #188. *OFFERING PRAYER. Asst. Min.: Let us pray. Generous God, you feed us with the harvest of the land, and you provide for our every need. Receive our gifts of mon- ey, imagination, and labor, and transform them into a feast that welcomes all, in Jesus Christ, our host and our guest.

8 People: Amen. *THE GREAT THANKSGIVING p. 206. Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. *SANCTUS (Holy, holy, holy ) p. 207a *EUCHARISTIC PRAYER. *ACCLAMATION p. 207b *LORD'S PRAYER Spoken in Unison 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.

9 Amen. *INVITATION TO communion . Pastor: Christ has prepared the feast. Come to the table where all are welcomed home. People: Thanks be to God. SHARING OF THE SACRAMENT. Please follow the direction of the ushers as you approach the communion rail. You may take a small glass for the reception of wine, or you may drink or intinct from the common chalice. If you prefer not to partake of the Sacrament today, you may cross your arms and receive a blessing. We o er gluten-free wafers, please ask the pastor as you approach the rail. The following hymns will be sung by the congregation as time permits: I Want Jesus to Walk With Me ELW #325. Lead Me, Guide Me ELW #768. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word ELW #517.

10 *TABLE BLESSING. Pastor: The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. People: Amen. *PRAYER AFTER communion . Asst. Min.: Let us pray. Tender and merciful one, at your feast, you fed us who brought nothing, turning our emptiness into joy. Filled with your abundant grace, send us now to be minis- ters of reconciliation, mending broken hearts, working for justice, and striving for peace among all people, in the name of Jesus Christ. People: Amen. SENDING. *BENEDICTION: Pastor: God, who lls the creation with abundance, Christ, who spreads his arms in forgiveness, Holy Spirit, who draws ever near to us, bless you and bring you to life everlasting.