Preston Meadow Lutheran Church Plano, Texas

February 24, 2019 8:30 & 11am

T E M P T E D

GOD GATHERS US

Prelude  

Confession and Forgiveness All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P  Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who creates us and redeems us,  

  who strengthens us and leads us into new life.   

C Amen.  

P    If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.   

    But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins  

    and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Gathered together by God’s Holy Spirit,   

  let us confess our sin.    

        Please kneel as you are able. Silence is kept for reflection.

    Good and gracious God, 

SPIRIT CHECK

Please silence your cell phones.

Welcome to worship! Today we wrap up our sermon series about tempta on and look at the third

way the devil tempts Jesus. The devil tempts Jesus by telling him to jump off the temple because

the angels will save him and never let him fall. Jesus doesn’t jump and says you should never test

the Lord. The devil then retreated un l the next opportunity presented itself. I think the most

common way we test God is by giving into our tempta ons without thinking about the conse-

quences because we know grace will save us. We use God’s grace to help us feel be er about the

choices we make before we make them. We test God’s grace without even realizing it. God’s

grace is not meant to be used as an excuse, but it’s meant as a promise that we cannot escape.

We are not called to test God, but we are called to live a life that is worthy of our calling as Chris-

ans. God’s grace is for you, and that’s a promise that we should not try to break. —Pastor Kate

Please notify an usher if you would like a hearing assistance device.

Welcome  

C You come to us, but we do not recognize you; you call, but we do not follow;

you command, but we do not obey; you provide for us, but we do not thank

you. We easily give into our own desires and abandon your ways of life.

Please forgive us with your great mercy.

Help us to live in your light, walk in your ways, and resist the temptations of

this world, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

P    God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us 

  alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. 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.  

C Amen. 

Kyrie  

Apostolic Greeting

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,  

  and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.  

C And also with you.

Prayer of the Day

P Let us pray.  Lord Christ, you came into the world as one of us,  

  and suffered as we do.  As we go through the trials of life,  

  help us to realize that you are with us at all times and in all things;  

  that we have no secrets from you; and that your loving grace enfolds us for eternity. 

In the security of your embrace we pray.   

C Amen.

2nd Grade Milestone Bible Presentation (11:00)

INTO THE WORD  

Hebrew Bible Reading Deuteronomy 6:16‐25                           Pew Bible p. 151 

After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God.              

New Testament Reading Ephesians 6:10‐13                               Pew Bible p. 975 

After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God.              

Gospel Acclamation

Kids Word Time (11:00)   Children ages 3 through 2nd grade are invited to follow the cross for children’s chapel time. 

A  The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 4th chapter: 

  C  Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel Reading Luke 4:1‐13 New Living Translation 

  A   The Gospel of our Lord. 

C  Praise to you, O Christ.

Gospel Acclamation

Sermon Pastor Kate Knutson 

Hymn of the Day  

New Members Reception into Membership (8:30)   

The Apostles’ Creed

P    Along with the whole church on earth, we confess our faith into which we baptize, 

C 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.

Prayers of Intercession

Please kneel as you are able. After each petition:

A Lord in your mercy, 

C hear our prayer.

The Peace

P  The peace of the Lord be with you always.     

C And also with you.

The people greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace.

Worship, Connect, Grow Serve Opportunities

To all of our guests: One of the many ways we live out our faith is through JOYFUL GENEROSITY. We’d like to celebrate that God has brought you here

today by making a $25 contribution in your name to a charity of your choice. After worship, please stop by our Welcome Center in the Atrium so you can designate the

charity and provide us with your information. Thank you for joining us today.

Offering Prayer

A Let us pray.  God of mercy and grace,   

C the eyes of all wait upon you,

and you open your hand in blessing.

Fill us with good things at your table,

that we may come to the help of all in need,

through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord.

Amen.

Offering (8:30)                            “Be Thou My Vision” arr. C. Courtney

PMLC Sanctuary Choir

AT THE TABLE

The Great Thanksgiving

P    The Lord be with you.     

C And also with you.

P    Lift up your hearts.  

C We lift them to the Lord.

P    Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.  

C It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy...and join their unending hymn:  

P With joy we praise you, gracious God...now and forever.  

C Amen. 

P Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, we pray the prayer Jesus gave us:  

Lord’s Prayer

C  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. 

Save us from the time of trial  

               and deliver us from evil. 

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,  

     now and forever. Amen. 

Communion 

At Preston Meadow Lutheran, our communion table is “open.” That means that you don’t have to be a member of PMLC to commune, or even a Lutheran. We welcome children of all ages to this favorite meal of the church because we know that we come at Jesus’ invitation to receive his free gift of grace. Parents, if your children are not yet communing, encourage them to fold their arms over their chests to receive a blessing. If you are communing, simply open your hands and bread will be given to you. Cups with white grape juice are located in the center of the trays; gluten-free wafers are available on request. Come and enjoy the free gifts of God!

Communion Hymns

Table Blessing

P May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you  

  and keep you in his grace.    

C Amen.

Sending Prayer

A Let us pray.  O Creator and Mighty God, 

C you have promised strength for the weak,

rest for the laborers, light for the way,

grace for the trials, help from above,

unfailing sympathy, undying love.

O Creator and Mighty God,

help us to continue in your promise. Amen. (from The Worship Sourcebook)

Please stand.

INTO THE WORLD 

Prayer For the Sending of Communion (11:00)   The communion elements are sent to Parsons House, Frisco, for distribution.

P Gracious God, loving all  your family with a mother’s tender care:  

    As you sent the angel to feed Elijah with heavenly bread,  

    assist those who set forth to share your word and sacrament  

    with those who reside at Parson’s House, Frisco. In your love and care,  

    nourish and strengthen those who will receive this sacrament  

    and give us all the comfort of your abiding presence  

    through the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.   

C Amen.

Closing Hymn

Blessing P   May the grace of ☩ Christ lead you,   the love of God surround you, 

  and the Holy Spirit keep you 

  now and forevermore.  

C Amen. 

Dismissal

A   Go in peace! Serve the Lord! 

C Thanks be to God.

Postlude  

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Ash Wednesday Services with the Imposition of Ashes

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 PMLC Sanctuary

Noon |5:30pm Family Service | 7pm

Divorce? Family discord? A Stephen Minister will listen

confidentially.

February 17, 2019

Church Attendance: 389 | Online Attendance: 50 | Communion Attendance: 336 |

Total Attendance: 439 | Offering: $33,076.35

Serving in Worship

8:30 11:00    

Preacher:   Pastor Kate Knutson     Pastor Kate Knutson   

Presider:   Pastor Paul Mussachio      Pastor Paul Mussachio   

Acolytes:  Elisabeth Summer    Meagan Murphy  

Assisting Minister:  Jim Simpfenderfer   Carol Ann Kiner 

Lector:  Jennifer Miller   Susan Kahl 

Organist:  Anne Abercrombie   Anne Abercrombie 

Piano:  Hannah Abercrombie   Hannah Abercrombie 

       Ushers:                                Dave Thompson                  David & Wrenda Benson 

Ed Miculka                 Jane Booras 

Steve Erickson              Ernest Lineberger   

Floyd Erickson                        Del Covington 

Brian Ganoe 

David Freyman                                   

Asst. Head Ushers:            Bob Goetz                     Dennis Hahn 

Atrium Greeters:          Kathy Simpfenderfer &    Jason Bland w/ Hawkins & 

  Debbie Dietz   Jeff & Tracy Kelley  

Altar Care:  Deanne Gray & Sonja Jasper    Deanne Gray & Sonja Jasper  

Bread Baker:  Lisa Rose   Lisa Rose 

Coffee:  Sandra Sheffield    Eric Anderson  

Pastors: Rev. Paul Mussachio, Lead Pastor · Rev. Kate Knutson, Pastor for Family Ministries

Rev. Dr. Jackie Linden-Schade, Pastor for Congregational Care

6801 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75024 · 972.618.2233 · www.pmlc.org