St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana the Second

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Second Sunday in Lent February 28, 2021 10:00 am

Hymn 423 Jesus, Refuge of the Weary

Invocation, Confession and Absolution – LSB p. 184

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.

P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.

P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

Introit Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.

Kyrie – p. 186 C Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Salutation and Collect of the Day – p. 189

P The Lord be with you. C And with thy spirit. P Let us pray. O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength. By Your mighty power defend us from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen.

Old Testament Reading Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16 The LORD appears to a childless Abram with His everlasting promise to be his God, and to give a child by Sarai by Whom He will bless all nations. When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.” Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him, “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make you into nations, and kings shall come from you. And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. And God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”

Epistle Romans 5:1–11 While we were weak, ungodly, sinners, and His enemies, God yet shows His love this way: Christ died for us, justified us by His blood, saving us from God's wrath. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in

2 our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

Verse for Lent If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

Gospel Mark 8:27–38 Now that Peter confesses Jesus as the long-promised Christ, God's own Son, Jesus speaks plainly about His coming death and resurrection. C Glory be to Thee, O Lord. And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Christ.” And he strictly charged them to tell no one about him.

And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”

And he called to him the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Nicene Creed C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, 3 who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen.

Hymn of the Day 708 Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart

Sermon Unmistaken Identity

4 Offertory Create in Me – LSB p. 192 C Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free spirit. Amen.

Prayer of the Church

The Preparation of the Altar

Music at the Preparation of the Altar Behold the Lamb of God Paul Bouman Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. In perfect love He dies; For me He dies, for me; O all-atoning Sacrifice, I cling by faith to Thee.

Service of the Sacrament We welcome to the Lord’s Table members of St. Paul’s and members of sister congregations of The Lutheran Church―Missouri Synod. If you have any concerns, please speak with Pastor Cage or Pastor Hoem.

Preface – LSB p. 194 P The Lord be with you. C And with thy spirit.

P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them up onto the Lord.

P Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God. C It is meet and right so to do.

P It is truly meet, right, and salutary… evermore praising You and saying:

Sanctus C Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth; heav'n and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He, blessed is He, blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

The Words of Our Lord

Pax Domini P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C Amen.

Agnus Dei C O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen.

Hymn 629 What Is This Bread The soloist sings stanzas 1 and 3.

Hymn 611 Chief of Sinners Though I Be

5 O my Savior, help afford By Your Spirit and Your Word! When my wayward heart would stray, Keep me in the narrow way; Grace in time of need supply While I live and when I die.

Hymn 685 Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus

7 Nunc Dimittis– LSB p. 199 C Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace according to Thy word, for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Post-Communion Collect, Salutation and Benedicamus – LSB p. 201

Benediction – LSB p. 202

Hymn 688 “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake, stanzas 1 and 5

5 Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, In suff’ring be undaunted. And take the cross appointed For those who bear the battle’s strain And, firmly clinging to His Word, The crown of heav’nly life obtain.

Offerings may be mailed to 1126 S. Barr St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Please call the church office to set up electronic giving.

Preacher Rev. Josemon Hoem Celebrant Rev. Peter C. Cage Communion Assistants Rev. Dr. John Nordling, Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher, Rev. Dr. Arthur Just, Rev. Dr. Charles Gieschen Musicians Matthew Machemer, organist; Meghan LaCroix, vocalist

Livestreaming of worship services continues on Facebook (St Paul’s EV Lutheran Church LCMS) and YouTube (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne).

Kyrie Hymn 629 Text © 1991 Fred and Jean Baue. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010102. 685 Hymn Text & Music © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010102. Public domain

8 God’s People at Prayer Daily Prayer for Individual and Family Prayer Prayer for Others and Ourselves For each day of the week, let the following topics guide your prayer. Also include members from the congregation as listed on the reverse Readings from Holy Scripture side of this sheet. The following can be read in the morning and evening, as suggested Sunday: For the joy of the resurrection among us; for the here, or in any way that best works with your schedule. fruit of faith nourished by the Word and the Sacraments. Monday: For faith to live in the promises of Holy Baptism; Morning Prayer Evening Prayer for one’s calling and daily work; for the unemployed; for Sun Gen. 16:1–9, 15–17:22 Mark 6:1−13 the salvation and well-being of our neighbors; for Mon Gen. 18:1–15 Mark 6:14−34 schools, colleges, and seminaries; for good government Tues Gen. 21:1–21 Mark 6:35−56 and for peace. Wed Gen. 22:1–19 Mark 7:1−23 Tuesday: For deliverance against temptation and evil; for the Thur Gen. 24:1–31 Mark 7:24−37 addicted and despairing, the tortured and oppressed; for Fri Gen. 24:32–52, 61–67 Mark 8:1−21 those struggling with sin. Sat Gen. 27:1–29 Mark 8:22−38 Wednesday: For marriage and family, that husbands and wives, parents and children live in ordered harmony Small Catechism according to the Word of God; for parents who must raise children alone. The Ninth Commandment Thursday: For the Church and her pastors; for teachers, and You shall not covet your neighbor's house. all church workers; for missionaries and for all who serve the Church; for fruitful and salutary use of the What does this mean? blessed Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood. We should fear and love God so that we do not Friday: For the preaching of the holy cross of our Lord scheme to get our neighbor's inheritance or house, or Jesus Christ and for the spread of His knowledge get it in a way which only appears right, but help throughout the whole world; for the persecuted and and be of service to him in keeping it. oppressed; for the sick and dying. Saturday: For faithfulness to the end; for the renewal of those who are withering in the faith or have fallen away; Large Catechism for receptive hearts and minds to God’s Word on the

In the seventh commandment you are prohibited from seizing Lord’s Day. or withholding another’s possessions to which you have no right. But here it is also forbidden to entice anything away Lord’s Prayer from your neighbor, even though in the eyes of the world you could do it honorably, without accusation or blame for Final Collect fraudulent dealing. Such is nature that we all begrudge Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be another’s having as much as we have. Everyone acquires all written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, he can and lets others look out for themselves. Yet we all read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience pretend to be upright. These last commandments, then, are and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever addressed not to those whom the world considers wicked hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus rogues, but precisely to the most upright—to people who Christ, our Lord. wish to be commended as honest and virtuous because they have not offended against the preceding commandments. Hymn ______“You shall not crave your neighbor’s house For Next Sunday Nor covet money, goods, or spouse. Exodus 20:1−17; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31; Pray God He would your neighbor bless John 2:13–22 (23–25) As you yourself wish success.” Have mercy, Lord! (LSB 581:10)

Return to the Lord Mission Projects at St. Paul’s Lent 2021 Last week we considered our congregation’s The prophet Jeremiah certainly had a rough go of support of the Indiana District’s “Outreach it. Called by God during the last days before Kentucky” project. This week we consider an Judah was overtaken by the Babylonians, his important international mission. initial response to God’s call was one of hesitance: “Behold, I do not know how to speak, Siberian Lutheran Mission for I am only a youth.” God’s response? “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver Society you” (Jer. 1:6–8). For a quarter century, congregations of The Jeremiah had much for which he could rightly be Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have enjoyed afraid. His preaching of repentance was met with an amazing partnership with the Siberian constant opposition. More often than not, his Evangelical Lutheran Church. Prior to the rise of message of impending doom fell on deaf ears as communism, there had been a significant his opponents all around proclaimed a false sense Lutheran presence in Russia. While it was nearly of security (Jer. 14:13–22). With his faithful wiped out at the official level during Soviet proclamation rejected time and again, Jeremiah times, there were still faithful Christians who often pleaded to God in his distress (Jer. 15:10– quietly held on to the Gospel for hope and 21). That he doubted God at times is hardly salvation. With the fall of the Soviet Union at the surprising. end of 1991, churches were again able to work freely to proclaim the Gospel. God’s reply to Jeremiah If you return, was a call to return to the The work among Lutherans in Siberia has been I will restore Lord. Cast aside your fear ongoing ever since. Over a period of five years, you, and and doubt, the Lord is dozens of future pastors came to Fort Wayne to saying to him. Don’t turn study at the seminary. Professors and other you shall pastors simultaneously made trips to Siberia to stand before toward the people by telling them what they offer intensive instruction. Eventually a seminary me. want to hear. No, return to was established in Novosibirsk where a rigorous Jeremiah 15:19 me. Trust in me. Speak the program of instruction is offered. Our continued words that I have given to support will help to continue that training as well you proclaim. Whether the people will hear you as bring aid to congregations. or not and turn from their wicked ways doesn’t matter. Faithfulness to my word is everything. The special envelopes for your mission offerings It’s no less true for the Church today, is it? The appear in five places in your envelope packet, world is happy to go its own way, not only coming after the last Sunday in the months of oblivious to the ways of the Lord, but often February, April. June, August, October, and openly hostile. The temptation to water down December. They can be given at any time. Please God’s call to repentance can be overwhelming at remember that these offerings are above and times. But God’s promises are sure. As we beyond your regular support of St. Paul’s, and proclaim his truth, he will keep his promise to provide you an opportunity to join with fellow Christians near and far to take the Gospel to those restore us and to deliver us from the hands of our who desperately need to hear it. Please be generous. enemies.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana February 28, 2021

What’s happening nOW? In the Congregation Wednesday Lenten Masked Services Sunday Divine Service at 10 A.M. March 3, 10, 17 & 24. Lenten Services 12:00 Noon & 6:30 If you are unable to join us in person we welcome you to p.m. Noon (masked) Responsive Prayer Service with the view the service (live stream) on Facebook or YouTube. * spoken Service of the Sacrament following. We will also Adult Instruction Class have our 6:30 p.m. (masked) Evening Prayer Service with Pastor Hoem leads the Adult Instruction Class, the spoken Service of the Sacrament following. There will immediately following the Divine Service (approximately be no Lenten supper. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) in the Nerger room. This is also a

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 14 chance for us to get to know each other. Set your clock forward an hour on Saturday, March 13. Wednesday Bible Study Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14. We meet in the Nerger room at 2 p.m. for our study of Youth Lunch & Discussion on March 14 “The Gospel According to Isaiah”. You can watch previous Jr. high and high school youth, come for lunch and stay episodes online.* for a guided discussion on "Speaking the truth in love Available Online Bible Studies about life," with our own Abigail Lorenzen from Right to Join Pastor Cage online for his Bible Study “Angels and Life of Northeast Indiana. Abigail will help us know how Demons”. It can be viewed along with other available to approach these conversations with our friends and Bible Studies online on either YouTube or Facebook.* family, with ideas about being a loving witness in our current culture. We'll meet in the youth loft after church Remember in Your Prayers on the 14th til about 12:30 pm. Intercessions and Thanksgivings Altar Flowers are Available in March  For those who mourn. Please sign up for Altar flowers March 14 & 28. Call the  For the family of Wilbur Burdorf and Caroline York, church office to sign up. Cost is $40. Please make checks uncle and cousin of John Huitt. payable to St. Paul’s Altar Guild and mail to 1126 S. Barr St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Please call Lynn with any Comfort, Health, Recovery questions at 755-8532. Helen Carr • Diane Lewis • Jeanne Rhodes Paul Morrison Diaper Drive Ongoing Chronic Concerns St. Paul’s annual diaper drive is named in memory of Rev. Harris Beck • Myra Carrier • Davis Dean • Doug Doehrmann • Ron Fishbaugh • Rev. John Hamer • Lonni Helmchen • Paul Morrison, who was a tireless servant of the gospel John Huitt • Juanita Jefferson• Dennis Jordan• Barbara and always ready to help and serve his neighbors. Paul Nelson • Janice Schmidt • Sam Suarez • Sharon Williams was a motivating factor behind the program “Diapers Out the Door”. This year our diapers will go to Shepherd’s Our Homebound Members Hand and the Seminary Co-op. Please fill the bassinet by Neva Aldridge • Joan Badders • Eleda Barille • Marilyn the church office with diaper sizes 1 & 2 for the month of Berning • Maxine Bienz • Helen Busche • Helen Carr • February. Any size will be welcome. Connie Colby • MaryAnne Cordes • Elinor Doenges • Alex Early • Betty Elliott • Phoebe Fett • Betty Gotsch • Rodney Lower Grade Teacher Opening Fall 2021 Hall • Ralph & Ruth Herb • Leah Maier • Beverly Maxfield • Lower Grade Teacher Position Opening Fall 2021: St. Lois Meyer • Mary & Richard Mundt • Lois Pasche • Steve Paul’s Call Committee (St. Paul’s Board of Elementary Pollock • Leona Puff • Judith Rekeweg • Walter Schroeder • Education) is seeking qualified licensed Teacher Wanda Schweyer • Ralph Sielaff • Gladys Teekaram • candidates for consideration through March 1, 2021. Any Dorothy Taylor • Eileen Weber • Mary Weick • Anna Witte interested candidate should submit his/her resume to Serving the Armed Forces Mr. Michael Mabee, Chairman of the Board of KiVuan Edwards • Cierra Germann • Brian Hamer • Zachary Elementary Education via e-mail at mdmabee@gmail Harmeyer • Jarrell Harris • Jasmine Jackson • Austin Kerr • .com or Mr. Doug Schwartz, Principal, via email at Courtney Linnemeier • Jamara Moore • Brandon Screeton • [email protected]. If you would like to refer a John Sheaffer Jr • Ryan Sheaffer • Brandon Skalicky candidate for consideration, send the candidate’s name * Facebook (search St.Paul’s EV Lutheran Church LCMS) (and any available contact information) to the same YouTube (search St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fort Wayne) e-mails. You may also call the school office at 260-424- 0049.

Just a Reminder Odds & Ends Masks & Social Distancing Cross Connections Counseling Please wear your mask while in the building; especially At St. Paul’s we care about your mental and emotional when arriving, leaving, or approaching the altar for health. We care about your relationship with friends and communion. Please also maintain physical distancing of 6 family. Regular pastoral care and Biblical counseling are a feet apart at all times. great help through rough times. Appointments are made Shut-In Visits Continue by Appointment by Pastoral referral to Cross Connections. Please talk to Pastors Quill and Buse are available for visits and are also Pastor Cage or Pastor Hoem. For general information, keeping in touch by phone. In the event of an you can visit their website at emergency, don’t hesitate to call Pastor Quill (580-0812) www.CrossConnectionsCounseling.com or the church office (423-2496). 40 Days of Life Spring Prayer Hospitalized? Through March 28, you’re invited to join other Christians If you or someone in your family are hospitalized please for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an let the church office know. end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right- Seminary Food Co-op – March Needs of-way outside Planned Parenthood of Fort Wayne at St. Paul’s members continue to do an outstanding job 2930 Lake Avenue and also to help spread the word supporting the Seminary Food Co-op. Let’s keep up the about this important community outreach. If you’d like good work and focus on donating Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta, more information – and especially if you’d like to Canned Fruits, Tuna, Sloppy Joe Sauce, Taco Meals, volunteer, please contact: Annemarie DeVille at (260) Refried Beans, Oriental Dinners, Boxed Meals, Canned 797-3144 or [email protected]. Sign up to Tomatoes, Rice, Macaroni & Cheese, Chili Mixes, Kidney pray at https://www.40daysforlife.com/fortwayne. You Beans and Garbanzo Beans. They would also happily may also call Lilly in the church office to sign up. accept paper towel, toilet paper, and any non-perishable food items you savvy bargain shoppers may find. Be The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God in loving generous and willing to share! Our Food Co-op donation memory of David Cordes and of David & Mary Anne’s cart is located near the elevator/church office hallway. wedding, 59 years ago given by Mary Anne Cordes.

Be creative - Be generous - Have fun! Electronic Giving Attendance Your sacrificial tithes and offerings continue to be crucial. Sunday, February 14 10:00 am 180 Please mail in your offering envelope or use the online Sunday, February 14 10:00 am Facebook 512+ giving options. For your convenience we offer electronic YouTube 113+ giving via our website www.stpaulsfw.org by clicking on Ash Wednesday, February 17 12:00 pm 33 the online giving tab. You have the option to donate Ash Wednesday, February 17 6:30 pm 54 directly through the website, text your offering, or instructions are available to download the secure mobile Our Giving giving app. If you have questions or need assistance Budget Envelopes $8,487.20 please call the church office. Concordia High School 65.00 Sign up for FLOCKNOTE Missions/Lutheran Heritage 39.75 Plate Offerings 72.00 FLOCKNOTE is a safe and secure way for St. Paul’s to Lent Envelopes 567.00 communicate with you more effectively. Text the letters School Income 868.00 SPLC to 84576 and provide your email and cell phone Total Income $10,098.95 number to receive important church updates via email and text. Call Margo in the church office to sign up. CD Ministry 20.00 Shopping with SCRIP Memorial 50.00 Enhancing Our Heritage 148.59 Plan ahead for easy shopping. Due to COVID-19 the preferred method of placing orders is to e-mail them to February 28 – Lent II – What “rejoicing” (Romans 5:3) [email protected]. If email is not an option that will can we do when abuse, abandonment, and poverty work for you, please call Margo in the church office at complicate pregnancy? What “hope” (Romans 5:4) can 423-2496. You will be contacted when your SCRIP order we have when terminal illness takes a loved one’s is ready for easy pickup at the church office elevator faculties, functions, and future? Just this: Through Jesus, entrance door. Please consider setting up a PrestoPay God takes up our crosses (Mark 8:34) that we may live account and make your purchases and payments online. under His—and live immediately, abundantly, and eternally (Mark 8:35).