Order of Worship
Welcome
Sharing the Peace
Song Jesus, Remind Us by Brian Schroeder
Jesus, remind us,
Christ, remind us
that we’re whole
Jesus, remind us
That there’s nothing that we owe
Nothing that we owe
Jesus, remind us
Jesus, remind us
Maker, remind us
That your presence
is not far
Maker, remind us
That we’re loved for who we are
Loved for who we are
Maker, remind us
Maker, remind us
Spirit, remind us
That your love
will be our guide
Spirit, remind us
That our welcomes should be wide
Welcomes should be wide
Spirit, remind us
Spirit, remind us
Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen
© 2023 Brian Schroeder
Confession
Gracious God, You invite us to your table: the faithful and the doubting, the restless and the hopeless, the addicted and the lonely, the lost and the confused. You invite us all, regardless of who we are or where we’ve been, but we fail to do the same. When given the opportunity, we are guilty of casting judgement on our neighbors. We draw lines, assume the worst, and accept exclusion. Forgive our harmful ways. Forgive us for doubting your invitation to new life. Show us how to love others the way you love us. With hope we pray. Amen.
by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Kyrie Kyrie Eleison by Larry Olson
Chorus:
Kyrie Eleison
on our world and on our way
Kyrie Eleison ev'ryday
For peace in the world,
for the health of the church,
for the unity of all,
for this holy house,
for all who worship and praise,
let us pray to the Lord,
let us pray to the Lord
That we may live out
your impassioned response
to the hungry and the poor,
that we may live out
truth and justice and grace,
let us pray to the Lord,
let us pray to the Lord
For peace in our hearts,
for peace in our homes,
for friends and family,
for life and for love
for our work and our play,
let us pray to the Lord,
let us pray to the Lord
For your Spirit to guide,
that you center our lives
in the water and the word,
that you nourish our souls
with your body and blood,
let us pray to the Lord,
let us pray to the Lord
©1989 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.
Words of Forgiveness
Prayer
Kid Talk
Lenten Gospel Acclamation - ELW Setting Eight
Let your steadfast love
come to us, O Lord.
Let your steadfast love
come to us, O Lord.
Save us as you promised;
we will trust your Word.
Let your steadfast love
come to us, O Lord.
Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.
Scripture John 3:1-17
Message
Song For All by Larry Olson and Karol Baer
Chorus:
Your love,
your love has no borders.
Your love,
your love has no walls.
Your love,
your love has no limits.
You love the world.
Your love is here for all.
For all who are wand'ring,
for all who are weak,
for all who seek shelter,
for all who seek peace.
For all who are struggling,
or all who have dreams,
for all who are captive,
for all who are free.
For all who have plenty,
for all who have need,
for all who are doubting,
for all who believe.
For all who are suff'ring,
for all who seek change,
for all who are sinners,
for all who are saints.
©2018 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899. All rights reserved.
Apostles' Creed
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.
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Prayers
Prayer Song Rooted and Grounded by Kevin Stillson
Rooted and grounded in love,
hear our prayer.
Speak something good
into our hearts.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
© Kevin Stillson
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.
Holy Communion
Lamb of God - ELW Setting Eight
Lamb of God you take away
the sin of the world
Have mercy, mercy on us
Lamb of God you take away
the sin of the world
Have mercy, mercy on us
Lamb of God you take away
the sin of the world
Oh grant us peace, Lamb of God
Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.
Announcements
Benediction
L: As you leave this place, when you meet anger, speak with love.
C: When you meet fear, speak with hope. When you meet pain, speak with gentleness.
L: But no matter what, speak this good news:
C: For the good news of the gospel is love and justice for all.
L: It is joy that surprises, and peace that transforms.
C: The good news of the gospel is alive in the world, so go forth speaking.
L: For if you won’t, then who will? Thanks be to God for this good, good news.
C: Amen.
by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Song On Our Way Rejoicing Text: John S. B. Monsell; Music: Frances R. Havergal
On our way rejoicing
gladly let us go.
Christ our Lord has conquered;
vanquished is the foe.
Christ without, our safety;
Christ within, our joy;
who, if we be faithful,
can our hope destroy?
Chorus:
On our way rejoicing;
as we forward move,
hearken to our praises,
O blest God of love!
Unto God the Father
joyful songs we sing;
unto God the Savior
thankful hearts we bring;
unto God the Spirit
bow we and adore,
on our way rejoicing
now and evermore
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