Order of Worship First Sunday in Lent Sunday, February 21, 2021

Order of Worship First Sunday in Lent Sunday, February 21, 2021 – 10:15 a.m.

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OOOPENING SSSONG “King Of Glory” Oh, don’t lose heart, O my soul, O my soul. Don’t give up; there is hope, there is always hope.

And there is peace in the storm, in the storm. No, don’t forget He is Lord, He is Lord of all.

Chorus: There is a King of glory, there is a God who saves. One who is strong and mighty, freedom is in His name. Open the gates of heaven. Lift up a shout of praise. There is a lion roaring: Jesus, the King of glory.

So lift your eyes, stand in awe, stand in awe. There is one, only one where my help comes from. Chorus

Nations bow, mountains shake at the sound of just one name. Over all Jesus reigns, I know, I know.

Nations bow, mountains shake at the sound of just one name. Over all Jesus reigns, I know. Chorus

There is a Lion roaring: Jesus, the King of glory.

Words & Music by Brett Younker, Matt Maher, Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill & Hank Bentley © 2019 Capitol CMG Amplifier │Every Square Inch │Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee│sixsteps Music │worshiptogether.com songs │ Be Essential Songs │Fellow Ships Music │I Am A Pilgrim Songs │So Essential Tunes For use solely with the SongSelct®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI Song #7142008 CCLI License #520682

IIINVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.

CCCONFESSION AND AAABSOLUTION Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. All: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful anandd just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. Most merciful God, All: we confess that we are by nature sinful and uncleanunclean.. 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 nonott 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 gglorylory of Your holy name. Amen.Amen.

Pastor: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, Who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. All: Amen.

TTTHE FFFIRST RRREADING JJJAMES 1:121:12----18181818 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

SSSONG “Mighty To Save” Everyone needs compassion, Love that’s never failing; Let mercy fall on me. Everyone needs forgiveness, The kindness of a Savior; The Hope of nations.

Chorus: Savior, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave.

So take me as You find me, All my fears and failures. Fill my life again. I give my life to follow Everything I believe in, Now I surrender.

Chorus: Savior, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave.

Shine your light and let the whole world see, We’re singin’ for the glory of the risen King. Jesus, shine your light and let the whole world see, We’re singin’ for the glory of the risen King. Chorus

Words & Music by Reuben Morgan and Ben Fielding © 2006 Hillsong Publishing Australia For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI Song #4591782 CCLI License #520682

TTTHE EEEPISTLE RRREADING EEEPHESIANS 5:15:15:1-5:1 ---21212121 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. 5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not associate with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. We stand for the Reading of the Holy Gospel.

TTTHE GGGOSPEL RRREADING MMMARK 1:91:91:9-1:9 ---15151515 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” 12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

CCCHILDREN ’’’S MMMESSAGE

SSSONG “Oceans“O“O“O ceansceans”””” You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail. And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand.

Chorus: And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves. When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine.

Your grace abounds in the deepest waters Your sov’reign hand will be my guide. Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You’ve never failed and You won’t start now. Chorus

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior.

I will call upon Your name Keep my eyes above the waves. My soul will rest in Your embrace I am Yours and You are mine.

Words & Music by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston & Salomon Ligthelm © 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI Song #6428767 CCLI License #520682

TTTHE SSSERMON RRR EVEVEV ... GGGLENN LLLUCAS “Empowered“““Empowered By Grace Series: Walk CircumspectlyCircumspectly”””” Ephesians 5:1-21

AAAPOPOPOSTLESPO STLES CCCREED 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 thence 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.

MMMUSICAL OOOFFERING AAABIDING PPPRAISE “Oceans“““OceansOceans””””

OOOFFERING At this time, you may give your offering electronically. www.abidingsavior.com/church/give

You may also mail your offering to: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 23262 El Toro Rd. Lake Forest, CA 92630

Drop your offering off at the above address, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

PPPRAYERS OOOF TTTHE CCCHURCH

TTTHE LLLORD ’’’S PPPRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory for ever and ever. Amen.

TTTHE BBBENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and † give you peace. Amen.

CCCLLLOSINGLOSING SSSONG “Your Grace Is Enough” Great is Your love and justice, God of Jacob. You use the weak to lead the strong. You lead us in the song of Your salvation, And all Your people sing along.

So, remember Your people, Remember Your children. Remember Your promise, O God.

Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me. Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me.

So, remember Your people, Remember Your children. Remember Your promise, O God.

Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me. Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me.

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We Pray For This Week Fred & Vivian Dezwart & Family, Dave Dierking & Family, Val & Victoria Distor & Family, Judith Ditto, Brian & Carrie Donohoe & Family, Heather Dorris & Family, Linda Dowd, Steve & Carol Driscoll & Family, John & Karen Egley & Family, Clark & Michelle Elek & Family

Keep in Your Prayers Prayers for strength and healing, guidance and bbleslessingsing for: Brian Adams Patricia Howard Brad Morton Terri Green Jeanne Kelly Jan Morton Alexander Hernandez