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“God’s Answer to Our Daily Struggles.”
A Contemporary Worship Sermon Series
January 17, 2010
Welcome to Trinity’s Contemporary Worship! Gathering/Welcome
Call to Worship
Introduction to the Service / Announcements
Good Evening! As we gather in the presence of the Triune God, let us worship Him and enjoy His peace.
We extend a warm welcome to all worshipping with us this evening.
We also want you to feel at home at Trinity, and we want you to know that your presence is very special to us. Please take a moment to fill out the Friendship Pad.
(1) Please print names; Families use only 1 line. Please check appropriate spaces.
(2) Visitors, please complete address and phone number sections.
(3) When finished, pass pad back to the beginning, to become acquainted with each other.
Opening Prayer
Opening Song “I Will Call Upon the Lord”
If you are able, we invite you to stand during singing of this song.
Confession and Forgiveness
Stand
Pastor: Trusting in the word of life given in baptism, we are gathered in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation: Amen.
P) While we still were sinners, Christ died for us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God promises to heal us and forgive us. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence for reflection and self-examination.
C) Merciful God, we repent of all our sins, known and unknown. We are truly sorry, and we pray for forgiveness. We firmly intend to amend our lives, and to seek help in mending what is broken. We ask for strength to turn from sin and to serve you in newness of life. Amen.
P) In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen
Song “Everlasting God”
Word
Sit
First Readings Luke 22:54-62; Exodus 16:1-3
L) The Word of the Lord.
C) Thanks be to God.
Second Readings Psalm 86:1-7; Matthew 11:28-30 & John 16:33
L) The Word of the Lord.
C) Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message
Third Readings Romans 5:3-4; James 1:2-4
P) The Word of the Lord.
C) Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Stand
Song “Firm Foundation”
Stand
Joys, Concerns and Special Prayers
P) Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
After each portion of the prayers:
P) Lord, in your mercy,
C) hear our prayer.
P) Into your hands, O Lord, we command all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C) Amen.
The Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Sharing of the Peace
Please stand and share God's peace by shaking hands with those around you.
P) The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C) And also with you.
Words of Institution
P) In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke
it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Lord’s Prayer
P) Let us pray with confidence in the words our Savior gave us:
C) 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
Sit
Distribution of Holy Communion
All those who are baptized and have received their First Communion are invited to receive Holly Communion. Receive the wine by intinction, dipping the bread into the chalice.
The Communion follows.
Silence for reflection.
Stand
The Post-communion Blessing
P) The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace.
C) Amen
Sending
Benediction
P) The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Sending Song “How Great Is Our God”
Dismissal
P) Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C) Thanks be to God. We will!
Please join us for some refreshments and informal fellowship after the service.
We would like to invite you cordially for the next service which will be held here at Trinity on February 21st, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Contemporary worship gives us flexibility to do things a little bit differently; for example, we can use different sermon topics to preach and to teach God’s word. We will tackle and contemplate different issues we deal and struggle with daily and together we’ll try to find the answers, the wisdom and the guidance God’s word provides for us.
The Sermon Series is called: “God’s Answer to Our Daily Struggles.” The sermon theme of February contemporary worship is SUCCESS. Come join us and find out how God wants to help you to deal with your daily struggles.
The Sign-Up Sheet to help lead Contemporary Worship service will be circulated at the fellowship time. We welcome you to share your talents.
Thanks to all who actively participated in the preparation of the service.
Trinity Lutheran Church
108 S. Robeson St., Robesonia, PA 19551
Phone: 610-693-6062; 610-693-5731;
Fax: 610-693-6126
Email: trinityoffice@comcast.net
Web Site: www.tinityrobesonia.org
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-3:30
Pastors: Rev. William Weiser (H)610-589-1312
Rev. Drahomir Oslik (H)610-693-5705
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