Order of Worship February 11, 2018

(See separate bulletins for 6:30 & 8:30 and for Praise Worship)

The Sundays after Epiphany began with Jesus’ baptism and end with three disciples’ vision of his transfig-uration. In Mark’s story of Jesus’ baptism, apparently only Jesus sees the Spirit descending and hears the words from heaven. But now Jesus’ three closest friends hear the same words naming him God’s beloved son. As believers, Paul writes, we are enabled to see the God-light in Jesus’ face, because the same God who creat-ed light in the first place has shone in our hearts to give us that vision. The light of God’s glory in Jesus has enlightened us through baptism and shines in us also for others to see.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street

Ashland, Ohio 44805 phone 419-289-2126

web www.trinityashland.org

e-mail trinity@trinityashland.org

trinitylutheranashland

10:45

2

This bulletin contains the worship order and the red Evangelical Lutheran Worship in the pew racks contains liturgy in the front and hymns, listed in bold numbers, in the back.

Pages 91-93 provide interesting background information on the pattern of our worship.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS of this service are available from the ushers.

+ + + Gathering + + +

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

GATHERING MUSIC Come Away to the Skies - arr. George Shearing Mark Koehler, piano

Proclaim the Glory of the Lord - Dwight Lyles & Niles Borop, arr. Glenn Eernisse Trinity Brass

Proclaim the glory of the Lord. Let every tongue confess He reigns. Lift up His name in praises forever. Proclaim the glory of the Lord. Make known His mighty deeds to all. Take up the call, let every nation know. He is our Messiah, our Savior and our King. Let all our voices join as one and fill the earth with singing. Glory to our God. His greatness we applaud. Let every race on every shore proclaim the glory of the Lord.

- Steve Green

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 94 *Please stand, as able.

*GATHERING How Good, Lord, to Be Here! ELW 315

Please turn and face the processional cross in the center aisle as it passes.

*GREETING

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

SUNDAY MORNING 10:45 WORSHIP

February 11, 2018 - Transfiguration of Our Lord

WELCOME TO TRINITY!

We are glad you are here at one of our four worship services this weekend, each centered around the same scriptures but with four different musical styles.

This bulletin contains information for one of the two 10:45 a.m. Sunday services, a festive setting in the sanctuary. Praise Worship is also being held in Jack’s Place, our newer fel-lowship hall. A separate bulletin lists the 6:30 p.m. Saturday night folk service and the 8:30 a.m. traditional service

We invite you to turn to pages 10 & 11 in this bulletin for helpful information for visitors and members alike, such as restrooms, child care and service participants.

Weekly announcement sheets are available at the doors or from a host or usher and are available online at www.trinityashland.org.

Sunday School classes for all ages are Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. See the hallway in-formation board or a Sunday School host for class listings and locations.

3

> Our worship continues on page 138 in the ELW <

*KYRIE Lord, Have Mercy pg. 138

We sing a prayer for God’s mercy to fill the church and the world

4

*CANTICLE OF PRAISE Glory to God in the Highest pg. 139

We continue the song of the Bethlehem angels.

5

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

Almighty God, the resplendent light of your truth shines from the mountaintop into our hearts. Transfigure us by your beloved Son, and illumine the world with your image, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Please be seated

CHOIR ANTHEM Send Out Thy Light - M.A. Balakireff (1836-1910), edited David Cherwien

Ron Marenchin, director

Send out thy light, O send thy truth, that they may lead me, O Lord, that they may lead me to thy holy hill. My soul shall trust in God the Lord; for I will yet give thanks to God, who is the help of my countenance, and my God. Send out thy light, O send thy truth, that they may lead me, Lord, to thy dwelling place.

- adapted from Psalm 43:3-6

INSTALLATION OF ALTAR GUILD Directress Leesa Cox, Secretary Kathy Banks and Treasurer Diane Emser. Members Debby Bostic, Stephanie Bragg, Sharon Clark, Kathy Conery, Linda Gray, Grace Martin, Cheryl Phillips, Debra Powell, Natalie Scott.

+ + + Word + + +

God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song FIRST READING 2 Kings 2:1-12 Pew Bible, OT pg. 369

1Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. 3The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he said, “Yes, I know; keep silent.”

4Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. 5The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.” 6Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. 7Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. 8Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.

6

9When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.” 10He responded, “You have asked a hard

thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.” 11As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascend-ed in a whirlwind into heaven. 12Elisha kept watching and crying out, “Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 50:1-6 Sung responsively Tone 6

1The Lord, the God of | gods, has spoken; he has called the earth from the rising of the sun | to its setting. 2Out of Zion, perfect | in its beauty, God reveals him- | self in glory. 3Our God will come and will | not keep silence; before him there is a consuming flame, and round about him a | raging storm. 4He calls the heavens and the earth | from above to witness the judgment | of his people. 5“Gather before me my | loyal followers, those who have made a covenant with me and sealed | it with sacrifice.” 6Let the heavens declare the rightness | of his cause; for God him- | self is judge.

SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Pew Bible, NT pg. 190

3Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. 6For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

7

*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia pg. 142 *GOSPEL Mark 9:2-9 Pew Bible, NT pg. 45

The holy gospel according to Mark, the ninth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” 8Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.

9As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

SERMON THERE ARE NO WORDS Michelle Vanderzyden

HYMN OF THE DAY I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light ELW 815 *NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made.

8

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

After each portion of the prayers:

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Please be seated

OFFERING Shine like the Sun - Scottish Traditional tune, arr. Karen Black

Text by John Ylvisaker (2002) Choir

*CANTICLE OF THANKGIVING Shine, Jesus, Shine ELW 671

Please stand and sing this contemporary hymn as the offering is presented.

*THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD pg. 220

Luther held that the Word and Sacraments were central in our worship. On Sundays when we do not celebrate the Sacrament of Communion, we thank God for the gift of the Word which we have received.

The prayers conclude either: or:

For your Word of life, O God, ...be honor and glory forever. we give you thanks and praise. Amen.

9

*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.

+ + + Sending + + +

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. *BLESSING *SENDING SONG Alleluia, Song of Gladness ELW 318 *DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE

10

WELCOME TO WORSHIP! For directions or help with special needs, just ask a host or usher.

For those with young children - DIAPER CHANGING AREAS - in the Infant Nursery, Gathering Space, and North Office Hallway men’s and women’s restrooms on the first floor and in the Bride’s Room on the lower level under the narthex - CHILD CARE for children up to age four - Nursery area - WORSHIP ACTIVITY NOTEBOOKS for younger & older children - at the entrances

For older adults and those with special needs - LARGE PRINT WORSHIP BOOKS & BULLETINS for the 8:30 and 10:45 Sanctuary services - PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - Ushers’ Stand - HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS - Gathering Space, North and West Office hallways - WHEELCHAIRS available - Gathering Space, Kitchen area - HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances - COURTESY PARKING - available for the 10:45 a.m. services

For more information - WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS - available from the host families and ushers - TOUR OUR CHURCH - please speak with a pastor following worship - PAST SERMONS on the web - visit www.trinityashland.org

SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS this weekend are given:

> in honor of past and present Altar Guild members,

> by Don and Shirley Price in honor of loved ones,

> by Evelyn Stephan, Ron, Jennifer, Andrew and Adam Stephan in memory of Richard Stephan,

> by Debby and David Gray in memory of David’s father, William Stinson Gray. 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Bill and Polly Chandler. COPYRIGHT: Liturgy from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26213. Texts from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

ASH WEDNESDAY begins the season of Lent, a time for us to examine our faith jour-neys and to recommit our lives to the Lord. This year, Lent begins early, on February 14! Our Ash Wednesday Communion Service is set for 7 p.m., an early evening time, to encourage families to participate. In addition, a service at 11:00 that morning will be offered this year for those who are free during the day. The imposition of ashes, a reminder of human mortality and of cleansing, will be offered as part of both services. Pastor Eric Riesen will preach. The Choir and other musicians will provide special music during the evening service. Child care for ages four years and under will be available as well for the 7 p.m. service The 5:15 church supper and the 6:00 children’s choirs will meet, as usual, that evening. The schedule for other groups may vary.

11

PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES: FEBRUARY 10 & 11

6:30 P.M. SATURDAY FOLK COMMUNION HOSTS Ron McConnell, Ryane Martin, Reagan, Bryston

LECTOR Jen Schneeg

COMMUNION DEACONS Pam Tresh, Ron McConnell

VIDEO Diane Emser, Steve Chereson SOUND Phil Vermillion

8:30 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP HOST Stephanie Bragg

LECTOR Becky Dickerhoof

ACOLYTE Caden Fickes

USHERS Harold Warnes, Larry Norris (Team 4)

CHILD CARE Sarah Yeaste

SOUND Glenn Rausch 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL

HOST Brian Hickey

INFANT NURSERY Karly Smith 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP

HOSTS Bill and Carol Poeppelman

ASSISTING MINISTER Stan Kopp

USHERS Clarence Hofer, Mark Damberger (Team 3)

ACOLYTE Kierstin Dent

CRUCIFER Rylie Hildebrand

BANNER BEARER Sarah Hildebrand

LECTOR Lorna Ross

CHILD CARE (Infant) Supervisor - Karly Smith (Toddler) Supervisor - Buffi Forbes

SOUND Randy Cleland RADIO Hank Stevens

10:45 A.M. SUNDAY PRAISE COMMUNION / Worship Center at Jack’s Place

HOSTS David Morr, Paul Keske LECTOR Andrew Prezioso

COMMUNION DEACONS Pastor Riesen, Pastor Koch, Steve and Barb Swartz, Juan and Hazel Acuna, Julia Vanderzyden, Tim Murawski, Joe and Joyce Picking

VIDEO Don Prezioso

SOUND Chris Vanderzyden