Sixth Sunday of Easter

11:00 Our Savior’s Praise Service Transfiguration Sunday February 14, 2021

 IN JESUS' NAME 

Pre-Service Music & the Ringing of the Bells

Words of Welcome

Prayer of Invocation

Confession and Absolution P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (Silence for reflection and self-examination) P: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant

of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

Praise Song “God with Us”

Who are we, That You would be mindful of us What do You see, That's worth looking our way

We are free In ways that we never should be Sweet release, From the grip of these chains

Like hinges straining from the weight, My heart no longer can keep from singing All that is within me cries, For You alone be glorified Emmanuel - God with us

My heart sings a brand new song My debt is paid these chains are gone Emmanuel - God with us

Lord You know, Our hearts don't deserve Your glory Still You show, A love we cannot afford

Like hinges straining from the weight My heart no longer can keep from singing All that is within me cries, For You alone be glorified Emmanuel - God with us

My heart sings a brand new song My debt is paid these chains are gone Emmanuel - God with us

(Praise Team) Such a tiny offering compared to Calvary Nevertheless we lay it at Your feet Such a tiny offering compared to Calvary Nevertheless we lay it at Your feet

All that is within me cries, For You alone be glorified Emmanuel - God with us

My heart sings a brand new song, My debt is paid these chains are gone Emmanuel - God with us Emmanuel - God with us Used with Permission. CCLI #120484

OLD TESTAMENT 2 Kings 2:1-12 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, “Do you know that the LORD is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” Elisha replied, “but do not speak of it.” Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here, Elisha; the LORD has sent me to Jericho.” And he replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho. The company of the prophets at Jericho went up to Elisha and asked him, “Do you know that the LORD is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied, “but do not speak of it.” Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” And he replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them walked on. Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the two of them crossed over on dry ground. When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. “You have asked a difficult thing,” Elijah said, “yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours—otherwise not.” As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. Elisha saw this and cried out, “My father! My father! The

chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And Elisha saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them apart.

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

EPISTLE 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

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

Praise Song “Jesus, Messiah”

He became sin, who knew no sin; That we might become His righteousness; He humbled Himself, and carried the cross. Love so amazing, love so amazing.

Jesus, Messiah; Name above all names; Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel. The Rescue for sinners, The Ransom from heaven; Jesus Messiah, Lord of all.

His body the bread, His blood the wine Broken and poured out, all for love. The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn. Love so amazing, love so amazing.

Jesus, Messiah; Name above all names; Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel. The Rescue for sinners, The Ransom from heaven; Jesus Messiah, Lord of all.

All our hope is in You, All our hope is in You; All the glory to You, God, The Light of the world.

Jesus, Messiah; Name above all names; Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel. The Rescue for sinners, The Ransom from heaven; Jesus Messiah, Lord of all.

Jesus, Messiah, Lord of all! The Lord of all. The Lord of all. Words and Music by Daniel Carson, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash & Jesse Reeves. CCLI #120484.

HOLY GOSPEL Mark 9:2-9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them

Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ.

Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell.

The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen!

Sermon Song “The Way”

All creation cries out with longing With groans only You can comprehend

And with wisdom You always answer And give the words of life So unfailing

And Your glory shines all around us Your faithfulness shown for all to see

When we think of all of Your wonders The beauty of Your plan that's been revealed

When we walk in Your light When we walk in it

Shine bright Let Your glory fill this land Lift high the King of kings and great I AM Jesus You are the Way You are the Way

We can see the works of Your loving hands With the hope and peace not made by man

When You poured out Your grace and Your mercy And You held out Your arms So we could see You bled for all mankind And set the captives free yeah

Shine bright Let Your glory fill this land Lift high the King of kings and great I AM Jesus You are the Way You are the Way

Na na na na na nah Jesus Na na na na na nah You are the Way Na na na na na nah Jesus Na na na na na nah

Shine bright Let Your glory fill this land Lift high the King of kings and great I AM

Shine bright Let Your glory fill this land Lift high the King of kings and great I AM Jesus You are the Way You are the Way

Jesus You are the Way You are the Way You are the Way Brad Peens | Grant Dryden | Jeremy Camp | Rob Williams ccli # 120484

Gospel Mystery Box

Message “The Veil - Removed” 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6

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Offering Praise “I Give You My Heart”

This is my desire, To honor You. Lord, with all my heart, I worship You. All I have within me, I give You praise. All that I adore, is in You.

Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul. I live for You alone. Ev'ry breath that I take, Ev'ry moment I'm awake, Lord have Your way in me.

This is my desire, To honor You. Lord, with all my heart, I worship You. All I have within me, I give You praise. All that I adore, is in You.

Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul. I live for You alone. Ev'ry breath that I take, Ev'ry moment I'm awake, Lord have Your way in me.

Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul. I live for You alone. Ev'ry breath that I take, Ev'ry moment I'm awake, Lord have Your way in me. Words and Music by Reuben Morgan. CCLI #120484.

The Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer

Consecration of Holy Communion P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you.

Distribution of the Supper

Distribution Song “Shine Jesus Shine” Lord, the light of Your love is shining In the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth You now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me!

Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father’s glory, Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire; Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy, Send forth Your Word, Lord, And let there be light.

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence From the shadows into Your radiance; By the blood I may enter Your brightness, Search me, try me, consume all my darkness. Shine on me, shine on me!

As we gaze on Your Kingly brightness, So our faces display Your likeness; Ever changing from glory to glory, Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story. Shine on me, shine on me!

Distribution Song “You Shine”

Why should I fear man, when You made the heavens; Why should I be afraid, when You put the stars in place;

Why should I lose heart, when I know how great You are; Why should I give up, when Your plans are full of love;

In this world we will have trouble, but You have overcome the world.

You shine brighter than the brightest star; Your love, purer than the purest heart; You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow You.

Why should I fear man, when You made the heavens; Why should I be afraid when You put the stars in place;

Why should I lose heart when I know how great You are; Why should I give up when Your plans are full of love;

You shine brighter than the brightest star; Your love, purer than the purest heart; You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow You.

In this world we will have trouble But You have overcome the world You have overcome the world.

You shine brighter than the brightest star; Your love, purer than the purest heart; You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow –

You shine brighter than the brightest star; Your love, purer than the purest heart; You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow You. Words & Music by Brian Doerksen. 2001 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. CCLI #120484.

Prayer of Thanksgiving P: O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our

Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

The Blessing P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and  give you peace. C: Amen.

Farewell To Alleluia P: On this day, alleluias are sung for the last time in the Church until the resurrection of our Lord. Alleluia is not heard during Lent as we turn in penitence to the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ to be renewed in our baptismal faith. Though every Sunday is a “little Easter” we restrain our praise at this time until Easter Sunday, the Feast of the Resurrection, when all of Christendom joins in singing alleluias to our King. As we bid farewell to “alleluia”, let us raise our voices in song as we anticipate not only our coming Easter celebration, but that ultimate Feast of Victory where we shall all sing “alleluia” with saints and angels, cherubim and seraphim, Moses and Elijah, apostles, martyrs, prophets and all the company of heaven before the Lamb on His throne.

Sending Song “Raise a Hallelujah” I raise a hallelujah in the presence of my enemies I raise a hallelujah louder than the unbelief

I raise a hallelujah my weapon is a melody I raise a hallelujah Heaven comes to fight for me

I’m gonna sing in the middle of the storm Louder and louder you’re gonna hear my praises roar

Up from the ashes - hope will arise Death is defeated - the King is alive

I raise a hallelujah with everything inside of me I raise a hallelujah I will watch the darkness flee

I raise a hallelujah in the middle of the mystery I raise a hallelujah fear you lost your hold on me

I’m gonna sing in the middle of the storm Louder and louder you’re gonna hear my praises roar

Up from the ashes - hope will arise Death is defeated - the King is alive

Sing a little louder (Sing a little louder) Sing a little louder (Sing a little louder) Sing a little louder (Sing a little louder) Sing a little louder (Sing a little louder)

Sing a little louder in the presence of my enemies Sing a little louder louder than the unbelief Sing a little louder my weapon is a melody Sing a little louder Heaven comes to fight for me

Sing a little louder

I’m gonna sing in the middle of the storm Louder and louder you’re gonna hear my praises roar

Up from the ashes - hope will arise Death is defeated - the King is alive

Oh, I’m gonna sing in the middle of the storm Louder and louder you’re gonna hear my praises roar

Up from the ashes - hope will arise Death is defeated - the King is alive

I raise a hallelujah I raise a hallelujah I raise a hallelujah I raise a hallelujah Jonathan & Melissa Helser | Bethel Music ccli #120484

L: Go in peace and serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

 ALL GLORY TO GOD ALONE 