Order of Worship
Welcome
Sharing the Peace
Song I Want Jesus to Walk with Me African American spiritual
I want Jesus to walk with me;
I want Jesus to walk with me;
all along my pilgrim journey,
Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
In my trials, Lord, walk with me;
in my trials, Lord, walk with me;
when my heart is almost breaking,
Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
When I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me;
when I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me;
when my head is bowed in sorrow,
Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
© Public Domain
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.
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 Matthew 4:1-11
Message
Song When We Are Tested Music: Irish traditional; Text: Ruth Duck
When we are tested
and wrestle alone,
famished for bread
when the world offers stone,
nourish us, God,
by your word and your way,
food that sustains us
by night and by day.
When in the desert
we cry for relief,
pleading for paths
marked by certain belief,
lift us to love you
beyond sign and test,
trusting your presence,
our only true rest.
When we are tempted
to barter our souls,
trading the truth
for the pow'r to control,
teach us to worship
and praise only you,
seeking your will in
the work that we do.
When we have struggled
and searched through the night,
sorting and sifting
the wrong from the right,
Savior, surround us
with circles of care,
angels of healing,
of hope, and of prayer.
Text © 1996 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899. All rights reserved.
Baptism (8:30) Today we baptize Cullen Duane Spader, son of Aric and Brita Spader. His sponsors are Michael & Brittany Powers, and Kyle & Shea Keenan.
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.
Offering Give online, in an offering basket, or on Venmo @westsidelutheran.
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.
Song My Life Flows On in Endless Song by Robert Lowry
My life flows on in endless song;
above earth's lamentation,
I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn
that hails a new creation.
Chorus:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I'm clinging.
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing?
© Kevin Stillson
Sending Words
