GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS March 4, 2012

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers today are given to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Jo Hanna Worden, Kara Mainard and Eric Westerfield in loving memory of their father Dr. Frank M. Westerfield, Jr., and for the blessing of good health for their mother Elsie Westerfield. THOSE WHO SERVE Rev. James C. Walter Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Emily Junkans Randy Middaugh Terry Bradshaw, Mark Cate Gary Goldsby, Jim Marvin Greeters: (8:15) Jim and Florence Marvin Altar Guild: (8:15) Jim and Judy Keppel Acolyte: (10:45) Anna Kate Manchester Cantor: (10:45) Jon Cline Communion Assistant: (10:45) Tim Sweeney Ushers: (10:45) Charlie Buchanan, Terry Clawitter Bryan Gipson, David Roberts Greeters: (10:45) David, Diane and Alex Roberts Altar Guild: (10:45) Ginny Ralston Choir: Adult Choir Coffee Hosts: Joel, Gina, Anna, Christina, Emily and James Junkans Altar Guild: (Wed. evening) Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Nursery Attendant: Mary Ann Dyer NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, March 11th: The Third Sunday in Lent, are: The Old Testament Reading: Exodus 20:1-17, The Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and The Gospel Reading: John 2:13-22.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Almighty God, You are powerful to save even as I was powerless and in great need of salvation. Through the suffering of Your Son You showed Your great love for me. By His suffering, death and resurrection I have forgiveness of my sins. Jesus paid my debt. Through the Holy Spirit You have poured out this power on me as You made me Your child and heir in the waters of Holy Baptism. Keep me strong and steadfast in my faith. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

WELCOME
Welcome to everyone! Abraham is the Father of Faith. By faith we, like Abraham, trust in the promises which God has revealed to us through His Word and the fulfillment of those promises in the Word made flesh, who is Jesus Christ. Our faith is fed and nourished as we gather in this place to hear the Gospel and receive Gods gifts of forgiveness and life. For that reason it is good for you to be here, members and visitors alike. If you are visiting with us we especially wish to welcome you! We ask that everyone fill out an attendance card found at each pew and return it to an usher during the Offering. If you would like to know more about Grace, please speak with our Pastor. Restrooms are located downstairs in this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the Fellowship Hall. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need.

Pastor: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15)

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion is celebrated in our 10:45 Service this morning. If you are not a member of Grace and desire to receive this Sacrament of Christs body and blood given and shed for the forgiveness of sins, we ask that you first speak with our Pastor so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER
All of us have our own ideas about what is fair as it relates to what we are required to do or what we need to pay for goods and services. Unfortunately the same can be said of many as it relates to their salvation. The common sinful idea regarding what God expects of us usually consists in being good or some other quality in ourselves. To pay the price for our sins, our Lord Jesus Christ did what was not fair for Him to do. When God sent His Son to save us, we like St. Peter, may be shocked that it would take nothing less than His own suffering and cruel death on the cross. It is a price far beyond what we are able to pay, so He paid the price for us.

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE for THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

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

Declaration of Grace (8:15) Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus LSB 685
Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus - Paul Manz

John 1:12; Philippians 1:6

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 the 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. Amen

Absolution (10:45)
P

[John 20:1923]

Confession and Absolution

Stand The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

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 T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Invocation
P C

Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

Service of the Word

Introit
Ps. 115:1113, 18; antiphon: Ps. 25:6

In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
1 John 1:89

Exhortation
P C

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

P Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, C for they have been from of old. P You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! C He is their help and their shield. P The LORD has remembered us; he will bless us; C he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron; P he will bless those who fear the LORD, C both the small and the great.

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

Confession of Sins
P C Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. 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

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P We will bless the LORD C from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the LORD! C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen P Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, C for they have been from of old.

Salutation and Collect of the Day

Canticle: Your Heart, O God, Is Grieved

LSB 945

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.

Sit

Old Testament Reading

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

Genesis 17:17, 1516

Gradual

Heb. 12:2

1970 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479. Public domain

[O come, let us fix our eyes on] | Jesus,* the founder and perfecter | of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despis- | ing the shame,* and is seated at the right hand of the | throne of God.

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Epistle
P C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Romans 5:111

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Stand Sit

Verse of the Day

Mark 8:34b

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart
Service Notes: The Choir will sing Stanza 1.

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

LSB 708

Verse for Lent

Joel 2:13

Sermon

Mark 8:2738

The Cost of Discipleship

Stand

Apostles' Creed (8:15)

C 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 T everlasting. Amen

1978 Lutheran Book of Worship.

Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the eighth chapter.

Mark 8:2738

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

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Nicene Creed (10:45)

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, 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
Sit

The prayers conclude with the following: P C Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Offering
Stand

Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart - John Behnke

Offertory

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

Each petition ends with the following: P C Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

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10:45 Service continues on the next page

Closing Hymn: Take My Life and Let It Be Postlude

LSB 783
Take My Life and Let It Be - Camil Van Hulse

Service Concludes (8:15)

Lord's Prayer
P C Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: 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 forever and ever. Amen
Matthew 6:913

Service of the Sacrament (10:45)

Preface
2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]

Concluding Collect
P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. Amen

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Proper Preface
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who overcame the assaults of the devil and gave His life as a ransom for many that with cleansed hearts we might be prepared joyfully to celebrate the paschal feast in sincerity and truth. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:
Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

The Words of Our Lord

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Matthew 26:2628; Mark 14:2224 Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:2325

Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.

Sanctus

Proclamation of Christ
P C P

1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until He comes. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

Lord's Prayer
C 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 forever and ever. Amen

Matthew 6:913

Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

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Pax Domini

John 20:19

Stand

Nunc Dimittis

Luke 2:2932

Agnus Dei

John 1:29

Sit

Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray Hymn: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed Hymn: Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me LSB 623 LSB 437 LSB 722

Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son's body and blood. Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your

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saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Divine Service Fellowship and Coffee in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Pastor Walters Bible Class Young Women of Grace Bible Class 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 4:30 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 6:00 p.m. Board of Christian Education 6:00 p.m. Childrens Choir 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 12:00 noon Sit and Sew 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class St. Vincents, 4th floor 5:30 p.m. Lenten Dinner 7:00 p.m. Lenten Vespers 12:00 noon Devotions with Pastor 4:15 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation 9:00 a.m. Long Range Planning Committee 7:00 p.m. Wind Symphony and Jazz Band concert Lutheran High School-South, St. Louis

Benediction

MON-FRI: MONDAY:
Numbers 6:2426

TUESDAY:

WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY:

Closing Hymn: Take My Life and Let It Be Postlude LSB 783
Take My Life and Let It Be - Camil Van Hulse

SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY - Today in Sunday School, we study the account Jesus Walks on Water. Jesus was gracious to Peter when he feared drowning. Jesus is gracious to us and is ready to catch us as we sink in sin and unbelief; His hand is always strong to save us. Consider asking, How did Jesus rescue Peter? How does Jesus rescue us? SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS Pastor Walters Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. this morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is continuing the study of the book of Exodus. THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will meet for Bible study each Sunday morning in the classroom downstairs in the church. Bible study materials are provided, and child care is available in the church nursery. If you want more information about their class, contact Gina Junkans 455-9245. WELCOME Steve and Lisa Gertsch have transferred their membership to Grace from Hope Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Please welcome Steve and Lisa to our Grace Family. - 18 -

Acknowledgments
Verse for Lent 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Mar. 6 Sally and Larry McNabb HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Mar. 4 Leah Cossey, James Junkans, Paul Nichols Mar. 5 Natalie Dumont, Meredith Moseley, Ann Nichols Mar. 6 Claire Hammond Mar. 7 Adam Hicks Mar. 9 Wes Mainard Mar. 10 Lydia Bemberg LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 2/26: 237 (8:15 118 and 10:45 119). Lenten Vespers Service 2/29: 130. Offerings: Sunday 2/26: $8,849.00. Ash Wednesday Service 2/22: $1,285.00. Building Fund: $75.00. Fan into Flame: $100.00. Memorials: $145.00. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Vera Rieve has returned home from the hospital. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. Jeanette Keehn continues her recovery at home. Dave Graf continues healing from an injury to his eye. CONGRATULATIONS AND GODS BLESSINGS to Jarrod and Lindsay Stoker Zweifel on the birth of their son, Frederick Lee Zweifel, on February 27th. Frederick is the grandson of Owen and Ann Stoker. LENTEN SERVICE Our mid-week Lenten Vespers services continue this Wednesday, March 7th, at 7:00 p.m. Our Lenten theme is Words of Life from the Cross The Cross. focus this week is The Faithful Word Matthew 27:46, Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? that is, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Dinner will be served before the service in Parker Hall at 5:30 p.m. The JOY Club will serve tacos. 7 GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday, at 4:30 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Friday, at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor. SIT AND SEW will meet this Tuesday, March 6th, at 12:00 noon. Bring your lunch and sewing project and join them in the downstairs classroom in the church. For details call Carole Nichols, 225-6374, or Sammye Sue Harrill, 223-3834. - 19 th

NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is Thursday, March 8th, at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall. Bring a sandwich and join us for fellowship and Bible study. We provide chips, drinks and dessert. Bring a friend and join usthis is a great opportunity for fellowship. THE WIND SYMPHONY AND JAZZ BAND of Lutheran High School South, St. Louis, will perform a concert here at Grace this coming Saturday, March 10th, 7:00 p.m. The groups are under the direction of John W. Miller and Matthew C. Janssen and they are on their annual tour which brings them through Arkansas. The Wind Symphony will participate in our worship services the next Sunday morning. Make your plans to attend. ALTAR FLOWERS We still have a few dates available on the calendar to place flowers on the Altar. April 1st and April 29th are available, as well as a couple of dates later in the year. Please take a look at the calendar in the Ushers Room and sign up for the date that you would like to place flowers on the Altar. Call the church office if you have questions. Thank you. GRACE FOOD PANTRY Its time to restock the Grace Food Pantry. We can use canned meats, vegetables, and fruit, packaged meals, chunky soup, cereal, and other nonperishable food items. If you can help, please place these items on the counter in the kitchen downstairs in the church. Thank you for your help. PLEASE LOCK THE DOORS Those of you who have a key to the church and use it to enter the Family Life Center are asked to re-lock the trigger-lock after you have gained access to the building. Please unlock the door, open it and then re-lock the trigger. Various doors in our FLC are being left unlocked and so we ask you to do this. Remember that the doors will not open from the outside unless you turn the trigger-lock if the inside panic bars are not set to unlock. However, just because you pull on the door handle and the door will not open does not mean that the trigger lock has been locked. Please help us keep our buildings safe and secure. Thank You! (Confused? Ask Pastor.) CAMP FALCON NEEDS A DIRECTOR! - Christ Lutheran School offers Camp Falcon, a fun and safe summer day camp experience where kids play, read, bond, and have educational-themed units and fun related activities. We need a director to organize, plan and oversee workers in this great summer camp! The salaried position begins in March to organize and plan and continues through the end of summer camp (generally end of July/early August). Please contact Heidi Guelzow at hguelzow@clutheran.org or 6635212 if you wish to apply for the Camp Falcon director position. - 20 -

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION will meet on Monday, March 5th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Bob Bryant is the director. LWML EVENING GUILD will meet on Thursday, March 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Roxie Becker, who will share information about Basket of HOPE, a ministry which gives hope to children diagnosed with cancer or other serious illness. In the bulletin next Sunday, we will print a list of items they need. Contact Judy Rivers for more information. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Were on an Amazing Desert Journey this summer in VBS! Come explore Bible stories, take Bible challenges, make crafts, eat snacks, play games, sing, and more on this exciting expedition where we will learn about Gods love and how He provides for our lives now and in eternity through Jesus, His Son, our Savior! Our Journey will take place June 10th-14th! Look for volunteer and registration opportunities coming soon! MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MR. HENRY GREVER TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Beth Paulson TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Donna Grever Joan Holub IN MEMORY OF MRS. ELAINE SHARP Mother of Hope Wistrand TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bill and Anita Allaben TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Beth Paulson

WORDS OF LIFE FROM THE CROSS

LENTEN SERVICES and Dinners Lenten Services 7:00 p.m. Lenten Dinners 5:30 p.m. in Parker Hall *********** Lenten Midweek March 7th - The Faithful Word (Matthew 27:46) Dinner served by JOY Club - Tacos Lenten Midweek March 14th - The Compassionate Word (John 19:26-27) Dinner served by the ACTS - Spaghetti Lenten Midweek March 21st - The Suffering Word (John 19:28) Dinner served by the LWML Evening Guild - Meatloaf Lenten Midweek March 28th - The Dying Word (Luke 23:46) Dinner served by the Board of Evangelism and Young Women of Grace Chicken Soft Tacos and Mexican Rice

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