third sunday in lent 3rd march, 2013

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THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

3rd March, 2013 

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The Service 

This form of the holy communion service is from page 6 of the Supplement to Lutheran Hymnal, which was authorised by the Lutheran Church of Australia at its 1987 General Synod.

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Opening sentenceM: Come, all you who are thirsty,

come to the waters;C: and you who have no money,

come, buy and eat! (Isaiah 55:1a NIV)

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PREPARATION

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

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Opening HymnWe sing our opening hymn:

O for a closer walk with God, v. 1,2,4,6

TIS 576 Cal 293

O for a closer walk with God

1. O for a closer walk with God,A calm and heavenly frame,A light to shine upon the roadThat leads me to the Lamb!

O for a closer walk with God

2. Where is the blessedness I knew,When first I saw the Lord?Where is the soul refreshing viewOf Jesus and His Word?

O for a closer walk with God

4. Return, O holy Dove, return,Sweet messenger of rest!I hate the sins that made Thee mournAnd drove Thee from my breast.

O for a closer walk with God

6. So shall my walk be close with God,Calm and serene my frame;So purer light shall mark the roadThat leads me to the Lamb.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Seek the Lord while he may be found;C: call on him while he is near.M: Let the wicked forsake their ways,C: and the unrighteous their thoughts; M: let them turn to the Lord, and he will

have mercy on them, C: and to our God, for he will freely

pardon. (Isa 55:6,7 NIV

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Friends in Christ: Let us draw near to God our Father with a true heart to confess our sins, and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Our help is in the name of the Lord.C: ♫ He máde heavên and earth.M: I said, I will confess my sins to the

Lord.C: ♫ Then hé forgave the guilt of my

sin.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

C: Almighty God, merciful Father, I, a poor helpless sinner, confess to you all my sins, and repent of all the evil I have done. I have deeply displeased you and deserve your punishment in time and in eternity.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

But I am sorry for my sins, and I ask you, for the sake of the holy innocent sufferings and death of your dear Son Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me. Amen.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: I ask each of you in the presence of God who searches the heart:

Do you confess that you have sinned, and do you repent of your sins?

I do.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Do you believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed you from all your sins, and do you desire forgiveness in his name?

C:I do.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Do you intend with the help of the Holy Spirit to live as in God's presence, and to strive daily to lead a holy life, even as Christ has made you holy?

C: I do.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Christ gave to his church the authority to forgive the sins of those who repent, and to declare to those who do not repent that their sins are not forgiven.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

Therefore, upon your confession, I, as a called and ordained servant of the word, announce the grace of God to all of you, and on behalf of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

Peace be with you.Amen.

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LORD, HAVE MERCY

M: Kyrie eleison C: ♫ Lord, have mercy.M: Christe eleison C: ♫ Christ, have mercy.M: Kyrie eleison C: ♫ Lord, have mercy.

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HYMN OF ADORATION: GLORY TO GOD IN THE

HIGHESTC: ♫ Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace, among those

with whom he is pleased.We praise you, we bless you,we worship you, we glorify you,we give thanks to you for your great glory,O Lord God, heavênly king,God, the Father almighty.

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HYMN OF ADORATION: GLORY TO GOD IN THE

HIGHESTO Lord, the only begotten Son,

Jesus Christ,O Lord God, Lamb of God,Son of the Father,you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.You take away the sin of the world; receive our prayer.

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HYMN OF ADORATION: GLORY TO GOD IN THE

HIGHESTYou are seated at the right hand of

God the Father;have mercy on us.For you alone are holy,you alone are Lord,you alone, O Christ, with the Holy Spirit,are most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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Liturgy of the WORD

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GREETING

M: The Lord be with youC: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY M: Let us pray that we live repentant lives. C: Holy and merciful God, we thank

you for giving your Son Jesus to die on the cross for us sinners. Turn us away from our sins and back to a life of trust in you. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READINGIsaiah 55:1-9 CEV Come to the Lord, who is merciful

 R: The first reading for the third

Sunday in Lent is written in chapter 55 of Isaiah, beginning at verse one.

Isaiah 55:1-9 The Lord says, If you are thirsty, come

and drink water! If you don't have any money, come, eat what you want! Drink wine and milk without paying a cent.

2Why waste your money on what really isn't food? Why work hard for something that doesn't satisfy?

Isaiah 55:1-9 Listen carefully to me, and you will

enjoy the very best foods. 3Pay close attention!

• Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David. 4I made him the leader and ruler of the nations; he was my witness to them.

Isaiah 55:1-9 5You will call out to nations you have

never known. And they have never known you, but they will come running because I am the LORD, the holy God of Israel, and I have honoured you.

Isaiah 55:1-9 6Turn to the LORD! He can still be

found. Call out to God! He is near. 7Give up your crooked ways and your

evil thoughts. Return to the LORD our God. He will be merciful and forgive your sins.

Isaiah 55:1-9 8The LORD says: "My thoughts and

my ways are not like yours. 9Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, my thoughts and my ways are higher than yours.

This is the Word of the Lord.C: Thanks Be to God.

Psalm 63:1-8 CEV 

R: The Psalm is Psalm 631You are my God. I worship you. In my heart, I long for you, as I would long for a stream in a scorching desert.

C:2I have seen your power and your glory in the place of worship.

Psalm 63:1-8 CEV 

R:3Your love means more than life to me, and I praise you.

C: 4As long as I live, I will pray to you.

Psalm 63:1-8 CEV 

R: 5I will sing joyful praises and be filled with excitement like a guest at a banquet.

C:6I think about you before I go to sleep, and my thoughts turn to you during the night.

Psalm 63:1-8 CEV 

R: 7You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings.

C: 8I stay close to you and your powerful arm supports me.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit

As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

SECOND READING1 Corinthians 10:1-13 CEVDo not take God's grace for granted

R: The second reading is written in chapter 10 of First Corinthians, beginning at verse one.

SECOND READINGFriends, I want to remind you that all

of our ancestors walked under the cloud and went through the sea.

2This was like being baptized and becoming followers of Moses.

3All of them also ate the same spiritual food 4and drank the same spiritual drink, which flowed from the spiritual rock that followed them. That rock was Christ.

SECOND READING5But most of them did not please

God. So they died, and their bodies were scattered all over the desert.

6What happened to them is a warning to keep us from wanting to do the same evil things.

SECOND READING7They worshiped idols, just as the

Scriptures say, "The people sat down to eat and drink. Then they got up to dance around." So don't worship idols.

8Some of those people did shameful things, and in a single day about twenty-three thousand of them died. Don't do shameful things as they did.

SECOND READING9And don't try to test Christ as some

of them did and were later bitten by poisonous snakes.

10Don't even grumble, as some of them did and were killed by the destroying angel.

11These things happened to them as a warning to us. All this was written in the Scriptures to teach us who live in these last days.

SECOND READING12Even if you think you can stand up

to temptation, be careful not to fall. 13You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted.

But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations. 

This is the Word of the LordC: Thanks be to God.

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RESPONSE

C: ♫ Christ humbled himself, and became obedient unto death,

even death on a cross.

gospelLuke 13:1-9 CEV

Repent or die!

 M: The holy gospel is written in chapter

13 of the Gospel according to St Luke, beginning at verse one.

C: ♫ Glory to you, O Lord.

gospelM: About this same time Jesus was

told that Pilate had given orders for some people from Galilee to be killed while they were offering sacrifices.  

gospel2Jesus replied: Do you think that these people were

worse sinners than everyone else in Galilee just because of what happened to them?   3Not at all! But you can be sure that if you don't turn back to God, every one of you will also be killed.  

gospel4What about those eighteen people

who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them? Do you think they were worse than everyone else in Jerusalem?   5Not at all! But you can be sure that if you don't turn back to God, every one of you will also die.

gospel6Jesus then told them this story: A man had a fig tree growing in his

vineyard. One day he went out to pick some figs, but he didn't find any.  

7So he said to the gardener, "For three years I have come looking for figs on this tree, and I haven't found any yet. Chop it down! Why should it take up space?”

gospel8The gardener answered, "Master,

leave it for another year. I'll dig around it and put some manure on it to make it grow.   9Maybe it will have figs on it next year. If it doesn't, you can have it cut down."

This is the Word of the Lord.C: ♫ Praise to you, O Christ.

Prayer after the gospel

M: Lord Jesus, thank you for your kindness and patience to us. Lead us to repent and produce good fruit in our lives.

C: Amen.

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

NICENE CREED

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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.

NICENE CREED

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For us* and for our salvationhe came down from heaven,was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.

* This means: us human beings

NICENE CREED

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On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand 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.

NICENE CREED

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We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.

NICENE CREED

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We believe in one holy christian† 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.

† or:; 'catholic' original meaning 'universal'

NICENE CREED

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Hymn

We sing :

Delay not, delay not v. 1,3,5

LHS 304 CAL 293Thomas Hastings (1784-1872), alt.

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Delay not, delay not

1. Delay not, delay not, O sinner, draw near,

The waters of life are now flowing for Thee.

No price is demanded, the Saviour is here;

Redemption is purchased, salvation is free.

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Delay not, delay not

3. Delay not, delay not! The Spirit of grace,

Long grieved and resisted, may take His sad flight,

And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race,

To sink in the gloom of eternity’s night.

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Delay not, delay not

5. Delay not, delay not! Why longer abuse

The love and compassion of Jesus, thy God?

A fountain is opened; how canst thou refuse

To wash and be cleansed in His pardoning blood?

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Sermon

Hymn

We sing as our free will offering is received.

What a friend

LH 426 CAL 293Joseph Scriven (1820-1886)

What a friend

1. What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer.

What a friend

2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer.

What a friend

3. Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our refuge! Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer; In His arms He’ll take and shield you, You will find a solace there. †

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OFFERTORY SONG: create in me

C: ♫ Create in me a clean heart, O God,and put a new and right spirit within me.Cast me not away from your presence,

and take not your Holy Spirit from me.

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OFFERTORY SONG: create in me

Restore to me the joy of your salvation,and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Offering PrayerC: Merciful God, you have given us

so much, without money and without price. Help us to freely give of ourselves in serving you and loving other people. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Call to prayer

M: The prophet tells us to 'Seek the Lord while he may be found' and to 'call upon him while he is near'. Let us come before God through Jesus Christ our Lord to pray for the church, the world, and those in need.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHresponse

M: Faithful God,C: hear our prayer.Concluding prayer

M: Heavenly Father, you have led us through the water of baptism and fed us with the spiritual food and drink.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCHHear our prayers and enable us to

stand firm on the rock of Christ Jesus your Son, in whose name we pray.

C: Amen.

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LITURGY OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

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PREFACE

M: The Lord be with you.C: ♫ And also with you.M: Lift up your hearts.C: ♫ We lift them up to the Lord.M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our

God.C: ♫ For that is fitting and right.

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PREFACE

M: It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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PREFACE

He has taken on himself our sin, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

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PREFACE

And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name:

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLYC: ♫ Holy, holy, holy, Lord God

of hosts;heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

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LORD’S PRAYERC: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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LORD’S PRAYER

C: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said: Take and eat; this is † my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: In the same way he took the cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink of it, all of you; this is † my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

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PEACE

M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: Amen.

COMMUNION INVITATIONM: Every time we eat this bread and

drink from this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

C: Thanks be to God. M: Come, everything is ready.

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LAMB OF GODC: ♫ O Christ, Lamb of God, you

take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

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During the distribution the Minister or his assistant says:

Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you.

Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

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DISMISSAL

M: The body of our Lord Jesus Christ and his precious blood strengthen and preserve you in body and soul to life eternal. Go in peace.†

C: Amen.

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POST-COMMUNION SONG: THANK THE LORD

C: ♫ LORD, NOW let your servant depart in peace,according to your word,for my eyes have seen your salvation,which yóu have prepared in the presence of äll people;

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POST-COMMUNION SONG: THANK THE LORD

a light to reveal you to the nations,and the glory of your people Israel.Glory to the Father and the Sonand the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now,and wíll be forevermore. Amen.

GREETINGM: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

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Post-Communion PrayerM: Let us pray.C: Lord God, our strength,

the battle of good and evil rages within and around us. Through this holy meal, strengthen our faith in your Son, and when we fall, raise and restore us.

Post-Communion PrayerWe ask this through your Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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CONCLUSION : BLESSING

M: Let us bless the Lord.C: ♫ God be praised forevermore.

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CONCLUSION : BLESSING

M: Christ our crucified Saviour draw you to himself, so that you may find in him the assurance of sins forgiven and the gift of eternal life; ...

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CONCLUSION : BLESSING

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 favour,† and give you peace. C: ♫ Amen. Amen. Amen.

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DISMISSAL

M: Go in peace, and bear fruit for the Lord.

C: In the name of Christ. Amen.

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Closing hymn

O Jesus I have promisedv.1-3,5

LHS 371 CAL 293John Ernest Bode (1816-1874)

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Closing hymn

1. O Jesus, I have promisedTo serve You to the end;O Be for ever near me,My master and my friend.I shall not fear the battleIf You are by my side,Nor wander from the pathwayIf You will be my guide.

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Closing hymn

2. O let me feel You near me:The world is ever near;I see the sights that dazzle,The tempting sounds I hear.My foes are ever near me,Around me and within;But, Jesus, please draw nearer,And shield my soul from sin.

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Closing hymn

3. O let me hear You speakingIn accents clear and still,Above the storms of passion,The murmurs of self-will;O speak to reassure me,To hasten or control:O speak, and make me listen,O guardian of my soul.

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Closing hymn

5. O let me see Your footmarks,And in them plant mine own:My hope to follow dulyIs in Your strength alone.O guide me, call me, draw me,Uphold me to the end;And then in heaven receive me,My Saviour and my friend.

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M: Go in peace, and bear fruit for

the Lord. 

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