March 29, 2015 - Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
2001 Second Street NW ● Watertown, South Dakota 57201
Service of Palms and Passion
Sunday, March, 2015, 8:30am
The Service of Our Response
Welcome
Offering
Mission Opportunities
Song
“Forever”
Give thanks to the Lord Our God and King His love endures forever
For He is good He is above all things His love endures forever Sing praise sing praise
Prelude
The Service of the Palms
With a mighty hand And outstretched arm His love endures forever
For the life that's been reborn His love endures forever Sing praise sing praise
(Pre-Chorus) Sing praise sing praise
The Processional Gospel
Matthew 21:1-11
Leader: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Congregation: Hosanna in the highest heaven!
(Repeat)
(Chorus) Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us Forever forever
From the rising to the setting sun His love endures forever
And by the grace of God We will carry on His love endures forever Sing praise sing praise
(Pre-Chorus) Sing praise sing praise
Processional Song
“Hosanna”
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Lord, we lift up Your name With hearts full of praise;
Be exalted, Oh Lord my God, Hosanna in the highest.
Glory, Glory Glory to the King of kings.
Glory, Glory Glory to the King of kings. (Chorus) (repeat all) (Chorus)
(Chorus)
Be exalted Oh, Lord, my God! Hosanna in the highest.
CCLI Song No. 21545 © 1985 Shadow Spring Music (Admin. by Music Services) Carl Tuttle All rights Reserved. CCLI License No. 631100
Children’s Songs
“Ho, Ho, Ho, Hosanna”
“We Have a King who Rides a Donkey”
“Everywhere I Go”
Preschool – 4th Grade Church School Students
Children’s Sermon
(Chorus) Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us Forever forever
CCLI Song # 3148428 Chris Tomlin © 2001 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol
CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 631100
Prayers of the Church
Healing: Laverna Moldenhauer, Teresa Grieshaber, Gale Oldre, Jo Bailly
Joyce Johnson, mother of Bob (Dawn) Johnson
Mary Lou Collins, mother of Mari (Dan) Pickering
Julie Larson, daughter-in-law of Deb Larson
Kristi Hoffman, niece of Bev & Morrie Sime
Jazmyn Howard, niece of Melanie & Rich Schroeder
Kirsten Gill, niece of Russ (Joan) Porath
Brayden Zubke, nephew of Sandy & Greg Zubke
Marlene Johnson, mother of Sara (Ted) Horning
Comfort: Donald Hanson, father of Lorrie Mosser
Josephine Roberto, Jill (Derek) Schmig
Condolences: Family of Vera Thomas, grandmother of Patty (Eric) Johnson
Family of Phyllis Bjornebo, sister of Bev (John) Owen
Celebrations: Baptism of Everlie Grace Olson and Easton Isaac Hand
Leader: Jesus, although you suffered, you still reached out to care for your mother.
Congregation: May our cross-bearing never keep us from caring for our families.
The Service of the Word
Scripture
Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon
The Main Event
Pastor Kent Stillson
Leader: Others also took risks to comfort you.
Congregation: Strengthen our faith to take loving risks for our needy brothers and sisters.
The Passion Gospel and Crucifixion Song
The Hymn
Mark 15:1-15
Mark 15:16-32
Mark 15:33-41
Mark 15:42-47
Leader: As you struggled to bear your cross to Calvary, a passerby was drafted to help you.
Congregation: Lord, make us as willing as Simon to bear the burdens of those in need.
“Were You There”
vs. 1 #353
Jesus Handed Over to Be Crucified
The Crucifixion of Jesus
The Death of Jesus
The Burial of Jesus
vs. 2
vs. 3
vs. 4
vs. 5
#353
#353
#353
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Leader: Sin weighed heavily upon you as you stumbled along the way.
Congregation: Forgive us, Lord, for the sins which make us fall.
Leader: The full burden of our sin crushed you mightily to the earth.
Congregation: Do not forsake us in our falling, but bring us to repentance and faith.
Leader: Jesus, stripped and jeered, you endured humiliation without complaint.
Congregation: Humble us in our work and daily lives.
Silence for Reflection
The Litany on the Way of the Cross
Leader: Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny
themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” In the name of Jesus, we
pray…Lord God, your final week of life began with a parade, palm branches and cries
of “Hosanna!”
Congregation: We confess, Almighty God, that our adoration quickly turned to rejection
and sorrow.
Leader: Jesus, you stood before Pilate, your life condemned, your word rejected, your
innocence ignored.
Congregation: Keep us from rejecting your word of truth and salvation.
Leader: You carried your cross on the wounded stripes of your back, for love of us and for all
the world.
Congregation: Lord, help us to bear our cross, for love of you and for love of others.
Leader: The weight of your cross was the weight of our sins which make us stumble and fall.
Congregation: In our weakness, we turn to you for strength.
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Leader: Nailed to the cross, you took your place among the condemned.
Congregation: Take your place beside us sinners, and bring us through faith to the
Paradise of God.
Leader: When your sacrifice was complete, you handed your life to the Father, and he did not
forsake you.
Congregation: Jesus, keep us close to your cross and death, now and at the hour of our
death.
Leader: Faithful friends took loving care of your lifeless body.
Congregation: Turn the darkness of death into the brightness of day for those we love.
Leader: In the tomb you were laid, but from the tomb you arose.
Congregation: Be the Lord of the resurrection for us and for all the baptized. Amen.
Closing Hymn
“My God”
(Chorus) My God my God why have you abandoned me
My God my God I have cried so desperately
Still there is no help for me
I call out to you each night and day
You don't answer anything I say
It was you who brought me here at birth
Now where are you on this troubled earth (Chorus)
My strength is gone like water on the ground
My bones cry for flesh that can't be found
My throat is dry my tongue sticks to my mouth
I am dying there is no way out (Chorus)
I am helpless before my enemies
Come now quickly come and rescue me
I will tell my people what you have done
That your love can save us ev'ryone (Chorus)
CCLI Song #1941517 © 1993 Dakota Road Music Larry Olson All rights Reserved. CCLI License #631100
Dismissal
Mark your calendar for a unique worship experience: Drawn to the Word with Pastor
Paul Oman, on Sunday, May 10th at both 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Paul Oman, a pastor
and professional artist will create a larger-than life sized mural as the story of the
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is told through scripture and song. With his Drawn to the
Word program, Paul strives to bring the Word to life before your eyes through the
creative process of the visual arts. Two unique murals will be created on May 10th,
one at the 8:30 and one at the 10:30 worship service. Be watching for more
information on this dynamically spiritual event!
Friends of Black Hills State University Presents ….
BHSU Concert Choir and Chamber Singers
Leader: Go in peace and come back Maundy Thursday, come back Good Friday, come back
Easter Sunday so you don’t miss the Main Event.
Congregation: Okay, we will!
Postlude
Maundy Thursday, April 2 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Living Last Supper
Good Friday, April 3 6:00pm
Service of Shadows of the Cross
Easter Sunday, April 5 7:00am, 8:30am and 10:30am
Festival of the Resurrection
Easter Breakfast served 8:00 – 10:30am
Friday, April 17 7:30 PM
at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Watertown
The Black Hills State University (Spearfish, SD) Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and
members of the music faculty are touring in our region and will sing for its very first
time in Watertown. The Concert Choir is a select ensemble of 35 singers and the
Chamber Singers are auditioned from the concert choir. They will be performing a
variety of music including Renaissance motets; Venezuelan lullabies; Finnish
speaking choruses; Part-songs by Debussy, Brahms, and Schumann; and several
American and Irish folk songs, including a set of spirituals.
In recent years, this choir has sung in Europe, with highlight concerts in Venice, Italy
and at the Vatican in Rome.
Dr. Jonathan Nero is in his fifth year as director. Dr. Nero grew up in Bottineau, ND
and spent many summers at a Lutheran Church camp called Metigoshe. There he
became good friends with Betsy and Kyle Debertin of Joy Ranch. While living in
Spearfish, Jonathan enjoyed many of Holly Stillson’s pies.
The entire Watertown community is invited to hear this excellence in music.
Lutheran Church of
Our Redeemer
2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD
Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362
Email: office@lcoorwatertown.org
Web: www.lcoorwatertown.org
Staff
Pastors
Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor
Chris Matson, Associate Pastor
Aaron Matson, Visitation Pastor
Administrative Secretary
Jodi Spilde
Business Manager
Donna Hamre
Youth & Family Director
Philip Lickei
Education Director
Angela Terhark
Welcoming & Caring Ministries Coordinator
Nancy Brinkman
Worship & Music Coordinator
Robbyn Givens
Preschool
Karen Kasperson & Christy Crook
Custodian
Adam Lauseng
Janitorial
Marilyn Byer
THIS WEEK: March 29 – April 5
SUNDAY Palm Sunday March 29
Preschool – Grade Sing at both services
8:30am Contemporary Worship
9:30am Church School
9:45am Adult Bible Study
10:30am Traditional Worship
3:00pm Soulful Creations at LCOOR
6:00pm Living Last Supper Rehearsal/Costume/Pictures
MONDAY March 30
st
Saturday, March 21 - (5:30pm) 67
nd
Sunday, March 22 - (8:30am) 213; (10:30am) 121
th
Wednesday, March 25 - (4:30pm) 101; (6:45pm) 265
General Fund: $8,4814.50; Debt Reduction: $30.00;
Mission of the Month: $160.00; Lent: $1,502.57; Other
Missions: $135.00
Simply Giving Offering (3/16 – 3/20)
General Fund: $6,276.00; Debt Reduction: $150.00,
Mission of the Month: $30.00; Other Missions: $95.00
Timmerman Scholarship Available to LCOOR
Youth who are or will be attending a SD state
supported university or tech school. Applications
are available at the Welcome Center or Church
Office. Deadline is May 31, 2015.
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11:45am HS Lunch
5:30pm Fellowship Committee Meetiing
TUESDAY March 31
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Deadline to Direct 2014 Thrivent Choice Dollars
1:00pm Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY April 1
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No Pre-K Classes / Parent Teacher Conferences
No Church School
6:00pm Instrumental Practice
7:00pm Handbell Practice
7:00pm Praise & Rejoice Choir Practice
7:30pm HS Deeper
8:00pm Living Last Supper Rehearsal
Maundy THURSDAY April 2
nd
9:00am Quilting
10:00am Bible Study
Grief Groups will not meet
5:30pm Living Last Supper Worship/Holy Communion
7:00pm Living Last Supper Worship/Holy Communion
Good FRIDAY April 3
rd
No Pre-K Classes
6:00pm Service of Tenebrae
SATURDAY April 4
Attendance & Offering
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4th
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Easter SUNDAY April 5
th
7:00am Worship/Holy Communion
8:00-10:30am Easter Breakfast
8:30am Worship/Holy Communion
10:30am Worship/Holy Communion
Are you interested in becoming a member
of LCOOR? New members will be received in April.
Information packets are available in the office and at the
Welcome Center.
• Lutheran Basics Class
Thursday, April 16th 7pm
•
New Member Luncheon & Orientation
Sunday, April 19th 11:30am
•
New Member Reception
Sunday, April 26th 8:30am or 10:30am
Serving This Morning
Join the Choir for Easter!
Worship Team II: Vocals: Kristi Reierson,
Julianne Decker, Brian Bak, Mike Johnson,
Michaella Stahl; Guitar: Greg Dubois, Ross
Hurlburt, Dr. Alan Lawrence; Drums: Tim
Lawrence; Keyboard: JoAnn Butts
Head Ushers: Steve Kjellsen and Darwin
Brinkman
Acolytes: Kaitlynn Koll and Jessalyn Holden
Greeters: Tony, Lori & Nicole Beyer and Kathy
Hibbert
Ushers: Chuck & Lynn Langner; Brian, Deb &
Abbie Holter and Justin, Codi, Madison &
Jacob Hanson
Lector: Kathy Hibbert
Sound & Projection: Darian Givens and Robyn
VanMeter
Coffee Servers: Josh & Amber Dahl
Welcome Center: Kathy Scharn
The Praise and Rejoice Choir will be doing
“O God Beyond All Praising”, with 6 brass
instruments and piano at the 8:30 and 10:30 services
on Easter. We could use more voices! Join us to
practice Wed. April 1 at 7:00pm for this special piece!
Brass & Woodwinds for Easter…
An instrumental ensemble will play for worship at
the 8:30and 10:30am Easter services on April 5th.
Adults and teens are invited to participate. Sign-up
at the Welcome Center or see Robbyn for more
information.
Spring Plants Purchase an Easter Plant in
memory or honor of a loved one or to the Glory of
God. Cost is $15. Complete an order form and
drop it and the money in the offering plate or at the
Welcome Center.
Enrollment for 2015/16 School Year
Opportunities to ENROLL in our Christian Preschool are
available. Talk to Mrs. Karen or Mrs. Christy for an
enrollment form or get one online at
http://lcoorwatertown.com/christian-preschool/
Questions? Arlene 868-6180
Middle School Mission Trip
Spots are filling up FAST! Registration Forms
are available from Philip. Mission Trip Dates are
June 1414-19, 2015
2015.
REMINDER—MARCH 31 DEADLINE
TO DIRECT Thrivent CHOICE
DOLLARS®
Worship at St. Dysmas
Prayerfully consider attending the worship service at
St. Dysmas on Thursday, April 23rd. Paperwork is
available at the Welcome Center.
Celebrate our Lord’s Last Supper asTwelve
men, along with Mary, singers and handbells present
a dramatic portrayal of Christ and His Apostles as a
part of Maundy Thursday Worship, April 2nd at
5:30pm and 7:00pm. This is also a time for those
receiving First Communion.
Easter Breakfast will be served 8-10:30am on
Easter morning. Men & youth may sign-up at the
Welcome Center to help cook, serve and clean-up. 4slice toasters and electric frying pans are needed to use
that morning also. Proceeds will benefit the youth
mission trips this summer.
Annual Rummage/Bake Sale
• Items can be brought in starting April 22nd.
• Sale…April 23rd 4-8pm and April 24th 8am-5pm
• Volunteers needed. See the sign-up sheet at the
Welcome Center.
• Baked goodies are also needed.