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Confession and Forgiveness Greeting Welcome Opening Hymn Prelude

March 24, 2019 24, March in Third Sunday Hymn of Praise Verses 1 & 3 WELCOME! God is here for you.

If you have a prayer of celebration or concern that you would like included in the prayers, please complete the white card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate during the offering.

FRIENDS— Welcome! Thank you for worshiping at St.

John’s today. You are welcome to participate in every part of the worship service, including Holy Communion. You’re also welcome to fill out a white Fellowship Card in your pew rack and place it in the offering plate.

Prayer of the Day Eternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your word and obey it, and bring your saving love to fruition in our lives, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. A Word for Children Amy Mihelich

Children are welcome First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9 Pew Bible p. 598 to worship in their The Word of the Lord. seats with you or go Thanks be to God. to the nursery with a Nursery Attendant. Second Reading: Psalm 63:1-8 (read responsively) Nursery care is O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; offered for children my flesh faints for you, up to age 6. Activity as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. bags are available in So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, the narthex (entry). beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, Today’s Nursery my lips will praise you. Attendants are: So I will bless you as long as I live; Sarah Bartell I will lift up my hands and call on your name. Emma Hurbanis My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips when I think of you on my bed, The Nursery is and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, located at the end of and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. the hall to the right of My soul clings to you; the front of the your right hand upholds me. sanctuary. Third Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Pew Bible p. 931 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation (please stand as able)

Readings next Sunday: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Gospel Reading: Luke 13:1-9 The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the thirteenth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. [Jesus] asked them, "Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them — do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did."

Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, 'See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?' He replied, 'Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'" The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon Pastor Mark

Hymn of the Day Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross ELW 335

Welcoming Our New Members John, Jennifer, Violet and Makena Gerken have come to us and desire to make public affirmation of their faith.

Dear friends, we rejoice to receive you, members of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, into our fellowship in the Gospel.

Brothers and sisters in Christ: In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ receives you and makes you members of his Church. In the community of God’s people, you have learned from his Word God’s loving purpose for you and all creation. You have been called to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Now, therefore, I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we baptize. Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty promises?

We do

People of God, Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 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. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy , the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God makes with you in Holy Baptism: To live among God’s faithful people, To hear his Word and share in his supper, To proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, To serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus, And to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

We do, and we ask God to help us guide us.

Those in our prayers today: Let us pray. Gracious Lord, through water and the Spirit you have made the Gerken A Year of family your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them to newness of Margaret Thompson life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and daily increase in them Jane McDonald your gifts of grace: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and

Sara May Reinecke might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your Norleen Schmidt presence; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

Bruce Walker Amen.

Margery Arens

Diane Shea Prayers of the Church

Rhonda Stanley Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Gudrun Harstad

Amy Arens When prompted, you are invited to add names of your choosing, either silently or aloud, to our prayers

Susan Stagg this morning.

Sharon Kunz Sharing of the Peace Nancy Hacker The peace of Christ be with you always. Debra Jacobs And also with you. Joe Gerken Violet Raymond Dharampaul Offering Prelude on ’New Britain’ John Eggert Sandy Rader Special Music Taichi Chen Nira Flaten Offering Hymn Anna Koosman Jan Kunau Elaine Taylor Mike Anderson

Betty Johnson Alyssa DuCharme

The Offering is an important part of Christian worship; a moment when we share God’s abundance by giving back to God what God has first given to us: our selves, time, talents, and finances. Thank you for all the ways you live by God’s grace, sharing from what you have to empower the mission and ministry to which God has Offering Prayer called us as St. John’s Generous God, you feed us with the harvest of the land, and you provide for Lutheran Church. our every need. Receive our gifts of money, imagination, and labor, and transform them into a feast that welcomes all, in Jesus Christ, our host and our guest. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. About communion: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. All are welcome to commune at St. John’s. The If your child does not yet commune, you are The Lord’s Prayer welcome to bring them Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will forward to receive a be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our blessing from Pastor sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and Mark. deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Communion will be served from the kneelers Invitation to Communion at the front of the Christ has prepared the feast. sanctuary. Come to the table where all are welcomed home. Greeters will direct you Lamb of God forward for distribution. You will receive the host to eat and then wine (red) or juice (white) from an individual communion cup. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please indicate your need to the server.

The ingredients for our communion bread are: whole wheat flour, white flour, salt, baking powder, oil, water, molasses & honey. Communion Hymn Amazing Grace ELW 779 Please inform the greeters if you need special Post Communion Blessing assistance, and communion will be Prayer after Communion brought to you. Let us pray. Tender and merciful one, at your feast, you fed us who brought nothing, turning our emptiness into joy. Filled with your abundant grace, send us now to be ministers of reconciliation, mending broken hearts, working for justice, and striving for peace among all people, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

WORSHIP LEADERS Announcements (please be seated) Presiding Minister: The Benediction Pastor Mark Tiede God, who fills the creation with abundance, CYF Leader: Christ, who spreads his arms in forgiveness, Holy Spirit, who draws ever near to us, Amy Mihelich ☩bless you and bring you to life everlasting. Assisting Minister: Amen. Christopher Yard Sending Hymn Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer ELW 618 Worship & Music:

Samuel Grace, director Peder Flaten, organ Christ is your light. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. St. John’s Brass Thanks be to God.

Acolyte: Postlude What Wondrous Love Is This Sarah Douglas Jaeden Micco

Communion Preparer: From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23700. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Elizabeth Roe Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Greeter: Ron Conrad

Coffee Servers: Susan Zabel Sharon Koschak

Nursery: Sarah Bartell Emma Hurbanis

Counters: Sharon Koschak JoAnn Christoferson

CHURCH COUNCIL President: Sarah Tellijohn

Vice President: Jennifer Burdick

Secretary: Patrick Coveney

Treasurer: Susan Zabel

Members-at-Large: Jim Gambucci Bea Hasselmann Debra Jacobs Ann Paulson Oly Stromberg Eric Willette Our Welcoming Life Together CALENDAR: ST JOHN’S STAFF Today: Event: Location: Pastor: 11:00 a.m. Fellowship; Everyone Welcome! Fellowship Hall Mark Tiede 11:15 a.m. Youth Brunch & Bible Study Youth Room Dir. of Worship & Music: 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Oratorio Chorus Rehearsals begin Fellowship Hall Samuel Grace Monday, Mar. 25 5:00 p.m. Loaves & Fishes (serve) St. Stephen’s Dir. Of Children, Youth Tuesday, Mar. 26 & Family Ministry Amy Mihelich

11:30 a.m. Child Care Committee Lounge

3:10 p.m. Homework House Lounge Assistant for Ministry: 7:00 p.m. Metropolitan Men’s Fellowship Hall Ann Paulson

Wednesday, Mar. 27 Bookkeeper: 5:00 p.m. Lenten Meal Fellowship Hall Angela Lee 6:00 p.m. Lenten Worship—A Heart of Flesh Chapel Custodians: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study—Baptized, We Live Lounge Joseph Sahai Day 6:45 p.m. St. John’s Brass Sanctuary Benjamin Gebhardt 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Choir Fellowship Hall Weekend/Event Thursday, Mar. 28 Messenger Deadline Organist: 8:30 a.m. Toolbox Brigade Custodian’s Office Peder Flaten

10:00 a.m. Bible Study—Baptized, We Live Lounge Accompanist: Saturday, Mar. 30 Ann Paulson

9:00 a.m. Metropolitan Boys & Men’s FH/Chapel Dir. of Child Care Center 9:30 a.m. Minneapolis Brass Sanctuary Tina Shear Next Sunday, Mar. 31 Lent 4 10:00 a.m. Worship Hour Sanctuary Chi Rho Center Manager Dave Helm 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour Fellowship Hall

6:30 p.m. St. John’s Oratorio Chorus Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

MINISTRY TEAMS

ST JOHN’S ORATORIO CHORUS begins rehearsals this evening in preparation for its Administration performance of Haydn’s Nicolaimesse and Mozart’s Coronation in C on Sunday, May 12! Child Care Center Children, Youth & LOAVES & FISHES—Monday, March 25: Volunteers from St. John’s are needed to Family serve the evening meal tomorrow, March 25 at 5:00 p.m. for the 80+ guests of Loaves & Community & Fishes at St. Stephen’s on Clinton Avenue. Please contact Marlene Holden (612-927-6369) Neighborhood if you are available to help. Your serving will be much appreciated! Facilities Foundation LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES continue each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel Chi Rho with the theme “Encountering the Cross of Christ” and featuring contemplative liturgies Membership from the series Holden Prayer Around the Cross. A soup/supper meal will be provided from Music Series 5:00-5:45 in fellowship hall. Nursery care will be available All are welcome. Stewardship Worship MISSIONARY CIRCLE will be creating 80 tiny floral arrangements for Meals on Wheels Easter trays at their next meeting on Wednesday, April 3 at noon in St. John’s chapel. Bring a bag lunch and join in the fun...everyone is welcome! Dessert is provided. Website:

www.stjohnsmpls.org

BAPTIZED, WE LIVE—Lutheranism As a Way of Life: During Lent, Pastor Mark will be leading this Bible study during Lent on Wednesdays at 6:35 p.m. (following worship) and Facebook: https:// on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Come when you can and join the conversation! www.facebook.com/ StJohnsMpls

MESSENGER ITEMS for April will be due this week by Thursday morning, please. Contact: SPRING SPRUCE-UP! It’s soon time to prepare the sanctuary for and the communications@stjohns Easter season. A crew is needed for Saturday morning, April 13, from 9-12 to polish brass, mpls.org; 612-827-4406 wipe down wood, organize...and have fun doing it together...all ages welcome!