ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH DICKINSON, ND
Living in Service to Christ
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
FEBRUARY 10, 2008
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Announcements

GATHERING

Confession and Forgiveness p. 116
The Opening Hymn #335
The Apostolic Greeting p. 120
Kyrie pp. 120-121
Prayer of the Day Insert
Children’s Choir (10:30 a.m.)

WORD

First Reading Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
The Word of the Lord A: Thanks be to God
The Psalm Psalm 32 (Insert)

Second Reading Romans 5:12-19
The Word of the Lord. A: Thanks be to God

Lenten Acclamation p. 125

Gospel Matthew 4:1-11Responses: The Gospel according to Matthew A: Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord A: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day #606
Apostles’ Creed, Prayers & Exchange of Peace p. 127-128

MEAL

Offering & Presentation of the Gifts
Offertory Hymn We Give Thee but Thine Own (# 686)

We give thee but thine own, whate’er the gift may be;
All that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee.

The Prayer & Great Thanksgiving p. 129
The Lord’s Prayer p. 134
Distribution Hymns #595, #462, #862
The Table Blessing p. 136

SENDING

The Closing Prayer and Blessing p. 136
The Sending Song Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Dismissal: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. A: Thanks be to God

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Presiding Minister: Pastor Lisa Lewton
Assisting Ministers: Kathi Nygaard (8:00 a.m.), Jonathan Tangen (10:30 a.m.)
Deacons: Laura Meduna & Rick Thompson (8:00 a.m.)
Kelly Cooper & Jared Andrist (10:30 a.m.)
Organist: Barb Arneson
Cantor: Kathi Nygaard (8:00 a.m.)
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COFFEE is served in the Fellowship Room following the 8:00 a.m. worship.

TODAY is the First Sunday in Lent. The liturgy will change as we begin to use the Kyrie, and replace the Alleluia Verse with the Lenten Verse on page 125. The “Alleluia” is an Easter word of celebration. In the season of Lent, the “Alleluia” is put away until Easter Sunday. In its place we use a Lenten acclamation: “Let your steadfast love come to us, O Lord. Save us as you promised; we will trust your word.”

FLOWERS are given today by Dennis & Nancy Johnson in memory of their son Tim, and in memory of former TMI President Larry Strand.

NEW HYMN: Today we will learn hymn #335. It’s a Lenten hymn called Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross. The text was written by Fanny Crosby who was probably the most prolific hymn writer in history. Though blinded at six weeks of age, she wrote more than 8,000 hymns, including hymn #638, Blessed Assurance.

CONFIRMATION MENTOR GROUPS WILL MEET on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. All students must attend this session. Please note that the meetings will be over at 8:00 p.m.

WELCOME to the Lord’s Table. All the baptized are invited to receive the Sacrament. You may stand or kneel to receive the elements. Children who commune may extend their hands; those who don’t yet commune should have hands folded and they will receive a blessing. Gluten-free wafers are available for those who cannot have wheat products. White grape juice is available for those who cannot have wine. Let a pastor or server know when communing.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Senior Choir Rehearsal
No Adult Class
11:30 a.m. Sunday School Teachers Appreciation Lunch
5:30 p.m. Senior High Mission Trip Studies
7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. Education Committee Meeting

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Photo Directory Team Meeting
6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. Angel & Cherub Choirs
7:00 p.m. Carol Choir
7:00 p.m. Confirmation Mentor Groups Meet
7:00 p.m. Wednesday School for High School

Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship

Friday: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study at Days Inn
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Circle 6/St. John Fellowship Room
4:00 p.m. Yazzie/ Weisenberger Wedding

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CONGREGATION? Contact one of the pastors or Faith Simonieg in the church office (225-6747). New members will be received on Sunday, Apr. 13 at the 10:30 a.m. service.

WORSHIP INFORMATION: Attendance last week 537 . . . Transmitters are available for the hearing impaired. Ask an usher for help . . . Children’s worship bags may be found in the Commons Area and in the main church entry . . . If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated . . . The nursery, located in the Commons Area, is open from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. for infants and children up to age four . . .

THURSDAY MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP: The preaching topic for the 7:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek Lenten services is Life’s Transitions. Just as the Lenten season is a transition time from contrition and confession to forgiveness and celebration, so our lives are times of transition and change. Speakers include:
Feb. 14 Gayle Homiston, Moving to Another City.
Feb. 21 Jean Herauf, Children Leaving Home.
Feb. 28 Chris Hartman, From Life to Death.
Mar. 6 Laney Herauf, Leaving Home for College
Mar. 13 Russ Murphy, To Change Jobs or Not?
Sunday morning sermons from the pastors will also focus on Life’s Transitions based on the Lenten Bible texts.

THURSDAY’S LENTEN WORSHIP SPEAKER, Gayle Homiston, and her husband Mick, have three children. Jason (Kristy) lives in New Jersey, KC (Autumn) are members of St. John Lutheran Church, and Lea lives in Minnetonka, MN. They also have four grandchildren (and another on the way). Gayle works part time at All American Travel and helps out part time with her grandsons. She is an assisting minister, and is in her third year on the Trust Fund Committee, serving now as the secretary. Gayle served on the Congregation Council from 1995 to 1997.

ADULT CLASS IN FEBRUARY: Pastor Tangen’s Sunday adult class meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. There is NO CLASS TODAY. The study on the Old Testament book of Jonah resumes next Sunday, Feb. 17.

HARVEST HOME DONATIONS: The Harvest Home provides housing for family and friends of patients during their stay at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Senior High youth are seeking donations for the home. Items needed by the Harvest Home are listed on the bulletin board in the Commons Area. Choose an item you wish to donate and return the time by Feb. 24 to the collection baskets in the man church entry or the Commons Area.

LENTEN BROCHURE: You are encouraged to take the 2008 Lent brochure home for your reference. One change: The Maundy Thursday service is at 7:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is hosting its annual Valentine Cookie Sale on Thursday, February 14. This event is open to the public with proceeds benefitting the Auxiliary. Come and choose your cookies beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the hospital auditorium. The cost is $8. for 2 dozen cookies. Coffee and fresh rolls will also be served for $2. Cookies can also be ordered for delivery to local businesses by calling 456-4785 by Monday, February 11. The cost is $8 for 2 dozen cookies plus $5 for delivery. For more information, contact Mitzi Swenson at 456-4463.

CHURCH PHOTOS SOUGHT: In anticipation of a new church directory, we are seeking photos (digital media, slides, or prints) of church activities, ceremonies and programs. Bring them to the church office and include a note describing the activities, the date the photos were taken, and names of the people in the photos. Also let us know if you want the photos returned.

THE LUTHERAN MAGAZINE for February is available in the narthex and Commons Area.

LENTEN SUPPERS: Beginning Thursday, Feb. 14, supper will be provided by the senior high youth group from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. before each of the Thursday night Lenten services. The meal on Feb. 14 is spaghetti. Free will donations will go toward next summer’s mission trip to Belize.MISSION TRIP STUDY: Along with Lenten suppers, the Senior High youth group starts its mission studies in February. Each month we examine another aspect of what it means to be a disciple. This month our lesson is titled “What Am I Bringing to the Table?” and is based on Romans 12:5-8. We will look at our strengths and weaknesses and talk about ways that both can be used on our mission trip to Belize.

THE 100TH BIRTHDAY of St. John member Mabel Helgeson will be celebrated at an open house on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Baker Boy Meeting Building. The congregation is invited.

INTERESTED IN FOSTER CARE? You are invited to a Foster/Adopt Parenting Informational meeting on Monday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the PATH conference room, 135 Sims, Suite 220. Learn how you can make a difference in the life of a child. For more information, call 225-3310

PEW ENVELOPES: If you are a visitor or if you simply forgot your offering envelope and wish to designate your contribution, please use a pew envelope.