1. Welcome 8:15am Service to Elk River Lutheran Church
2/24/2019
Welcome :15am Service
to Elk River Lutheran Church
All are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.
We encourage children to participate in worship and communion.
Nursery is available, should you desire it.
Restrooms are located in fellowship area and lower level.

2. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
CHORUS
All God’s critters got a place in the choir
Some sing low, some singer higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire and
Some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got now

3. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
VERSE 1
Listen to the bass, it’s the one on the bottom
Where the bullfrog groans
and the hippopotamus
Moans and groans with a big to-do
The old cow just goes, “moo”

4. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
VERSE 2
The dogs and cats, they take up the middle
The hummingbird hums and the cricket fiddles
The donkey brays and the pony neighs
The old coyote howls

5. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
CHORUS
All God’s critters got a place in the choir
Some sing low, some singer higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire and
Some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got now

6. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
VERSE 3
Listen to the top where the little birds sing
On the melody with the high note ringing
The hoot owl hollers over everything
And the jay bird disagrees

7. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
VERSE 4
Singing in the nighttime, singing in the day
The little duck quacks and is on his way
The possum ain’t got much to say
And the porcupine talks to himself

8. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
CHORUS
All God’s critters got a place in the choir
Some sing low, some singer higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire and
Some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got now

9. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
VERSE 5
It’s a simple song, a living song everywhere
By the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear
The grumpy alligator and the hawk above
The sly racoon and the turtle dove

10. Gathering Hymn “All God’s Critters (A Place in the Choir)”
CHORUS
All God’s critters got a place in the choir
Some sing low, some singer higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire and
Some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got now

11. Confession and Forgiveness
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen. P C

12. Confession and ForgivenessP
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. C

13. Confession and Forgiveness
Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. P C

14. Confession and Forgiveness
Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

15. Confession and Forgiveness
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen. P C

16. Greeting P
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. C

17. Song of Praise: (p. 204) “Glory be to God”
Glory be to God in heaven; peace, goodwill to all the earth. Mighty God of all creation, Father of surpassing worth: we exalt you, we adore you, we lift high our thanks and praise. Saints and angels bow before you; here on earth our songs we raise.

18. Prayer of the Day P
Let us pray, Holy God, you desire to gather us as a hen gathers her brood. Keep us from wandering and draw us close, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. C

19. 2/24/2019
Reading: Psalm 104: 16-19, 30-33
16 The trees of the Lord are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
17 In them the birds build their nests; the stork has its home in the fir trees.

20. 2/24/2019
Reading: Psalm 104: 16-19, 30-33
18 The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge for the coneys.
19 You have made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting.

21. 2/24/2019
Reading: Psalm 104: 16-19, 30-33
30 When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground.
31 May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works—

22. 2/24/2019
Reading: Psalm 104: 16-19, 30-33
32 who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke.
33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.

23. Please stand for the Gospel
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Gospel Acclamation
Please stand for the Gospel

24. Gospel Acclamation (#519) “Open Your Ears, O Faithful People”
Open your ears, O faithful people, open your ears and hear God's word. Open your hearts, O royal priesthood, God has come to you.

25. Gospel Acclamation (#519) “Open Your Ears, O Faithful People”
God has spoken to the people, hallelujah! God has spoken words of wisdom, hallelujah! God has spoken to the people, hallelujah! God has spoken words of wisdom, hallelujah!

26. The holy gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. P
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Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
The holy gospel according to Luke.
Glory to you, O Lord. P C

27. 2/24/2019
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
31At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work.

28. 2/24/2019
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
33Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' 34Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!

29. 2/24/2019
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
35See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"

30. The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, O Christ Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 P
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Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ P C

31. Children are invited to come to the front.
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Children’s Message
Children are invited to come to the front.

32. Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
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Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
Sonja Tesdahl

33. Hymn of the Day (#613) “Thy Holy Wings”
Please stand…
VERSE 1
Thy holy wings, O Savior, spread gently over me, and let me rest securely through good and ill in thee. Oh, be my strength and portion, my rock and hiding place, and let my ev'ry moment be lived within thy grace.

34. Hymn of the Day (#613) “Thy Holy Wings”
VERSE 2
Oh, let me nestle near thee, within thy downy breast where I will find sweet comfort and peace within thy nest. Oh, close thy wings around me and keep me safely there, for I am but a newborn and need thy tender care.

35. Hymn of the Day (#613) “Thy Holy Wings”
VERSE 3
Oh, wash me in the waters of Noah's cleansing flood. Give me a willing spirit, a heart both clean and good. Oh, take into thy keeping thy children great and small, and while we sweetly slumber, enfold us one and all.

36. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

37. 2/24/2019
Apostles’ Creed
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.

38. 2/24/2019
Apostles’ Creed
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.

39. 2/24/2019
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

40. Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer
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Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer
Each prayer petition ends with a time for silent prayer and reflection, and then the following call and response: Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. P C

41. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
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Sharing of the Peace P
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. C

42. or text the word GIVE to

43. “The Snow Came Down From Heaven"
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Offertory
Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
“The Snow Came Down From Heaven"
Arr. by Lorie Line
featuring Vicki Simpson
text the word GIVE to

44. Offering Prayer
Let us pray,
God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen. P C

45. The Great Thanksgiving (p. 190)
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The Great Thanksgiving (p. 190)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give
our thanks and praise. P C P C P C

46. 2/24/2019
Holy, Holy, Holy (p.207)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heav’n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.

47. 2/24/2019
Words of Institution P
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.

48. 2/24/2019
The 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…

49. 2/24/2019
The Lord’s Prayer
…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. C

50. 2/24/2019
Communion Invitation
Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available.

51. Lamb of God (p 208)
Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.

52. Lamb of God (p 208)
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray. O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.

53. Communion Distribution (#781) “Children of the Heavenly Father”
VERSE 1 Children of the heav'nly Father safely in his bosom gather; nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e'er was given.

54. Communion Distribution (#781) “Children of the Heavenly Father”
VERSE 2 God his own doth tend and nourish, in his holy courts they flourish. From all evil things he spares them, in his mighty arms he bears them.

55. Communion Distribution (#781) “Children of the Heavenly Father”
VERSE 3 Neither life nor death shall ever from the Lord his children sever; unto them his grace he showeth, and their sorrows all he knoweth.

56. Communion Distribution (#781) “Children of the Heavenly Father”
VERSE 4 Though he giveth or he taketh, God his children ne'er forsaketh; his the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy

57. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
VERSE 1
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in this shadow for life, say to the Lord: "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"

58. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
Refrain And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

59. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
VERSE 2
The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear; under God's wings your refuge, with faithfulness your shield.

60. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
Refrain And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

61. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
VERSE 3
You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.

62. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
Refrain And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

63. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
VERSE 4 For to the angels God's given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

64. Communion Hymn (#787) “On Eagle’s Wings”
2/24/2019
Refrain And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand; and hold you, hold you in the palm of his hand.

65. 2/24/2019
Communion Blessing P
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. C

66. Communion Prayer P
Let us pray.
We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. C

67. Community Announcements
2/24/2019
Community Announcements
Welcome guests! Thank you for worshipping with us. Please feel free to take home your worship bulletin for people and families to keep in your prayers. Visit for the latest information.

68. Blessing of Congregation
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Blessing of Congregation P
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen. C

69. Sending Hymn (#774) “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” v. 1 & 3
VERSE 1
What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms.

70. Sending Hymn (#774) “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” v. 1 & 3
Refrain Leaning, leaning,
safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning,
leaning on the everlasting arms.

71. Sending Hymn (#774) “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” v. 1 & 3
VERSE 3
What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms.

72. Sending Hymn (#774) “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” v. 1 & 3
Refrain Leaning, leaning,
safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning,
leaning on the everlasting arms.

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Sending Dialog P
Go in peace. Share the Good News!
We will! Thanks be to God. C
Special thanks to all who assisted during worship.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship following this service.
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PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
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