1. Before the Prelude, speak to one another. During the Prelude, speak to God. During the service, let God speak to you. During the week, let God speak through you.

2. Welcomes you! ImmanuelLutheranChurch

3. Wednesday Evening Lenten Service Through March 25 March 4: 5:30 p.m. Meal (Preschool will serve Walking Tacos) 6:30 p.m.Worship

4. Warm Christian greetings to all who chose to worship together today. May the Lord accept our worship. May each of us find our burdens lighter, our hearts uplifted, and our faith enriched.

5. Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" Preschool Registration 2015-2016 School Year Stop by the preschool or church office during the week or call 319-334-2511 $25.00 Registration Fee 4-Year-Olds Children must be 4 by September 15, 2015 *Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Classes: 8:15-11:15 am & 12:00-3:00 pm (Free) 3-Year-Olds Children must be 3 by September 15, 2015 *Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes: 8:30-11:30 am & 12:10-3:10 pm (scholarships available)

6. Want some coffee and conversation?? Feel free to join us at Em’s on Wednesdays. All members of Immanuel and our friends are invited to join us. For the men For the women

7. Tickets are now on sale for the The Church Basement Ladies The Last (Potluck) Supper, Friday April 17, 2015, at 2:30 pm and 7 pm. Get your tickets now following the worship service

8. Everyone one needs to eat! Fareway and Walmart both have script cards for you to buy. Support you church while you shop for your groceries.

9. Time and Talent Sheets!! Please turn in your time and talent sheets so we know how you would like to help spread the good news of God!

10. Immanuel Lutheran Church God Is With Us - Moving Forward

11. LETS GET ACQUAINTED! Welcome to worship today. You are invited to fill out the attendance pad, located in the pew, and hand it toward the aisle. Also, note the bright green card in the pew rack where the song books are kept. It is a guide to help you prepare for worship and experience the life transforming presence of God in your life.

12. SIGN UP TODAY! The youth would like to invite everyone for an All Faith night at the Waterloo Black Hawks game on March 15. Leaving the church at 2:00 p.m. The puck drops 3:05p.m. $7 a person. All families are welcome. Contact Gina DeBoer at gdx2@yahoo.com or gdx2@yahoo.com 402-806-3831

13. Simply Giving ® An easy, generous choice The Simply Giving® Program endorsed by Thrivent Federal Credit Union is a simple, reliable way to make your regular contributions to our congregation through automated giving. We would love for you to get started! Authorization forms are available in the pew or contact the church office.

15. United Community Ministries is again offering a DivorceCare class beginning in March. The first session will be held on Sat., March 7 at Cornerstone Foursquare Church, 707 20 th Ave SW, Independence, 9 a.m. to noon. Meeting times for the rest of the lessons will be determined by those attending. Please feel free to call us at (319) 334-4231, if you have any questions or would like more information about the seminars. Tom & Val Maximovich, vntmax@indytel.com DivorceCare Seminar/Support Group begins March 7, 2015

16. Holy Communion is open to all who confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

18. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

19. CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. P:Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who brings us out of captivity into freedom, out of the wilderness into the promised land, out of death into life. C:Amen. P:Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection.

20. P:Gracious God, C:we confess that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. Forgive us and give us strength to turn from sin and to serve you in newness of life. Amen. P:By water and the Holy Spirit, God gives us a new birth, and through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, + God forgives us all our sins. Almighty God strengthen us in all goodness and keep us in eternal life. C:Amen.

21. OPENING HYMN No. 818 “O Master, Let Me Walk with You”

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

23. KYRIE Page 147

25. LITANY L:The Heavenly Father created us in His own image but we can’t see past our own humanness C:Because of His love for us, He sent His only Son to die for us.

26. L:We are not able to forgive as we should C:He sent us His Son to show us how to love each other.

27. L:We are greedy and full of pride C:He sent us His Son to show us how to love each other.

28. L:We find it difficult to deal with grace and mercy C:He sent us His Son to show us how to love each other.

29. L:We are neither patient nor prepared for what He has to offer C:He sent us His Son to show us how to love each other.

30. L:We ignore the needs of those around us C:He sent us His Son to show us how to love each other.

31. L:We are broken and nowhere near perfect, but God hasn’t given up on us C:Because of His love for us, He sent His only Son to die for us.

32. PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray, Generous God, C:you have promised to open your kingdom to all people, despite their circumstances. Bring us close to you, and help us to proclaim the goodness of your generosity. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

33. Matthew 20:1-16 L:The word of the Lord. C:Thanks be to God.

36. HYMN OF THE DAY No. 838 “Beautiful Savior”

37. APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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. 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.

38. PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH P: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE P:The peace of Christ be with you always. C:And also with you.

39. OFFERING

40. OFFERING SONG No.182 OFFERING SONG No.182 “Let the Vineyards be Fruitful”

41. OFFERTORY PRAYER P: God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. C:Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

42. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING L:The Lord be with you. C:And also with you. L:Lift up your hearts. C:We lift them to the Lord. L:Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C:It is right to give God thanks and praise. L:It is indeed right, our duty … we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

43. Page 153 “Holy, Holy, Holy”

44. Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine. WORDS OF INSTITUTION

45. THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.

46. (In addition to receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, you can also be in touch with God through meditating on a hymn or psalm and sharing silent prayers. These resources can all be found in the ELW Book.) INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: Come to Christ, broken and poured out for you.

47. Page 153 “Lamb of God”

48. DISTRIBUTION HYMNS NO. 542NO. 496

49. POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P:The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C:Amen.

50. POST-COMMUNION PRAYER P: Merciful God, accompany our journey through these forty days. Renew us in the gift of baptism, that we may provide for those who are poor, C: pray for those in need, fast from self- indulgence, and above all that we may find our treasure in the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

51. BLESSING P:The blessing of God Almighty, the wisdom and power of + Christ Jesus, and the light of the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. C:Amen.

52. DISMISSAL P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

53. Junior Musicians “Go Now in Peace" Xylophones-Madison Mestad, Owen Latwesen, Grace Lee, Kally Corbin

54. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #22611.From www.workingpreacher.org © 2015 Luther Seminary. Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.www.workingpreacher.org