Third Sunday in Lent
March 20, 2022
Scripture Texts: Ezekiel 33:7–20; Psalm 85: 1–12; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13; Luke 13:1–9
Sermon: A Real and Present Grace
Today's prelude, “O Sacred Head,” lets believers know that one “who dies believing, dies safely in Thy love.” The Senior Choir's anthem is entitled "Lenten Prayer." The message is about "A Real and Present Grace."
Try working this online jigsaw from the lessons.
Third Sunday in Lent
Order of Worship
Prayers of the Church
Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
Righteous Lord, help us to not depend upon our piety, holiness, religious deeds, or any other form or conviction that does not look to you above all things. Give us good sense to depend upon your imputed righteousness alone for our salvation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Help us to hear what you would say to us today, Lord God, that you forgive our iniquities and cover all our sins. Your righteousness goes before us and your salvation is near us, for we fear you above all things. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for those among us who are suffering in body, mind, or spirit, that you would give them to drink of the spiritual Rock and find refreshment. This we ask for all those we name before you now, in our hearts and on our lips, believing that you will touch their whole persons while transforming the bodies of their humble state into conformity with the body of your glory. … Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Prune us, Lord, that we might bear good fruit for your kingdom. Cut away all that would hinder our devotion and faith, and anything that keeps us from being fruitful. We ask this so that you would be glorified in this congregation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy—through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Visitor Info
We invite you to join us for an in-person service. St. Paul's features traditional worship and a message grounded in the Scriptures and guided by the Lutheran Confessions—all in a friendly, family-like environment. Our worship services are traditional and liturgical. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and third Sundays, as well as festival Sundays.
Please notice that we welcome and encourage children to worship with us. Just before the sermon Pastor Ryman has a chat with the children. You're going to love this part of the service.
Our services are mask-optional.
Announcements
• Membership Class For those who wish to join St. Paul’s, a four-week class will be held in the chapel during the Sunday School hour, March 20th – April 10th, 9:30am. You will join on Easter Sunday, April 17th. You may make up a class by calling the pastor at 336-684-5634.
• First Communion Classes If your child is ready for Holy Communion, there will be three classes after worship, March 27th – April 10th, Noon–1:00pm. Your child’s First Communion will be on Easter Sunday, April 17th, during the 10:30am worship service. You may make up a class by calling the pastor at 336-684-5634.
• Supper and the Word, Wednesdays, March 9 through April 6. Supper at 6 and service at 7. Pr. Rister from Salem Lutheran Church will be our guest preacher.
• Annual Cemetery Clean-up Day, Saturday, March 26th, 9am
Weekly:
• Handbell practice, Sundays at 4pm
• Men’s Choir practice, Sundays at 3pm
• Girl Scouts, Tuesdays at 6:45pm
• Adult Choir practice, Wednesdays at 6:30pm
• Confirmation will resume in May
• Bible studies, Thursday at 10am and 6pm
• Vespers tonight at 6:30 in the parsonage. Dinner at 6.
Upcoming:
• Easter Sunrise Service in the burial grounds, April 17th, 7:00am, with Holy Communion
• Easter Breakfast served by our youth at 8:30
• Resurrection Service, April 17th, 10:30am, with First Communion, Holy Communion, and reception of new members
• Adult Confirmation Class This is for those who never learned about Martin Luther’s The Small Catechism, or those who want a refresher course. Classes will meet in the chapel on Tuesdays beginning May 3rd. You may come to either a 10:00am or 6:00pm class, or both. We will use The Holy Bible (ESV pew edition with The Small Catechism in back of book) and Free to Be by James A. Nestingen and Gerhard O. Forde.
• Cruise 'n Barbeque, April 30th
License
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