FIRST EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Al Hock, presiding

March 14, 2010 ~ 10:30 A.M.

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Holy Communion ~ Setting Ten

Welcome

Confession and Forgiveness pg. 94

Gathering Song ELW #666

“What Wondrous Love Is This”

(congregation please stand for last verse)

Greeting pg. 203

Prayer of the Day

P Let us pray…

C God of compassion, you welcome the wayward, and you embrace us all with your mercy. By our baptism clothe us with garments of your grace, and feed us at the table of your love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Children’s Sermon

First Reading: Joshua 5:9–12 Pew bible pg. 171

R The Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Second Reading: 2 Cor.5:16-21 Pew bible pg. 940

R The Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation pg. 205

“We Are Turning, Lord”

Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32 Pew bible pg. 850-51

Gospel Response pg. 206

Sermon

Hymn of the Day ELW #592

“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”

(Attendance/communion cards will be collected at this time)

Apostles Creed pg. 105

Prayers of Intercession pg. 206

R Gathered by the Spirit, let us return to the Lord our God and pray for the church, the world, and all who yearn for new life. . .Lord, in your mercy;

C hear our prayer.

Sharing of the Peace pg. 206

Offering/Offertory ELW #186

“Create In Me A Clean Heart”

Offertory Prayer pg. 206

The Great Thanksgiving pg. 206

Holy pg. 207

Eucharistic Prayer

Lord’s Prayer pg. 208

Invitation to Communion

Sharing of the Lord’s Supper

We invite all baptized Christians who desire the forgiveness, strength and guidance we receive through the real presence of Christ in Holy Communion. We also invite young children who have not yet attended Communion classes and adults who are not yet baptized to come forward for the blessing. Please indicate if you or a child would prefer a blessing.

Lamb of God pg. 208

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you in eternal life.

C Amen.

Post-communion Canticle pg. 113

Post-communion Prayer pg. 208

Brief Announcements

Blessing pg. 209

Sending Song ELW #624

“Jesus, Still Lead On”

Dismissal pg. 209

Postlude

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First Evangelical Lutheran Church

313 East Fayette ~ Manchester, IA 52057

Phone: 563-927-3420

Email: firstlu@iowatelecom.net