March 22, 2020 9:30am Fourth Sunday in Lent

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA

GATHERING

Welcome

P: We begin our worship in the name of the Father, the Son ☩, and the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

Gathering Hymn Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love (ELW 708)

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Apostolic 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.

Kyrie

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Hymn of Praise

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Prayer of the Day

P: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

P: Let us pray...C: God of compassion,

be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.In their loneliness, be their consolation;in their anxiety, be their hope;in their darkness, be their light;through him who suffered alone on the cross,but reigns with you in glory,Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

WORD

Gospel Acclamation Return to the Lord. (ELW 4)

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Gospel Mark 12:28-34,38-44

P: The Holy Gospel according to Mark.C: Glory to you, O Lord.

28One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, "Which commandment is the first of all?" 29Jesus answered, "The first is, 'Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' 31The second is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." 32Then the scribe said to him, "You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that 'he is one, and besides him there is no other'; 33and 'to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,' and 'to love one's neighbor as oneself,' — this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices." 34When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." After that no one dared to ask him any question.38As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40They devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation." 41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."P: The Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to you, O Christ. 5

Children’s Message

Sermon

Hymn of the Day Lord, You Give the Great Commission (ELW 579, vs. 1,3, 4)

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Affirmation of Faith (based on Luke 21)

P: When nation rises against nation, and kingdom against kingdom,the end is not violence:for there is a God of resilient, redeeming love,   and the Brighter Purpose is at work in the shadows,      and the darkness cannot smother it.

C: Lord we believe, give us hope and strengthen our timid faith.

P: When there are earthquakes, famines and pestilencesand collisions among the stars,the end is not chaos:God the Creator of the heavens and the earth has not forsaken us,   and the harmony will again break out and gather      to hasten towards consummation.

C: Lord we believe, give us hope and strengthen our timid faith.

P: When believers are arrested and abused,dragged before kings and governors,the end is not injustice:the Holy Spirit is always with you in all your trials and travail,   and words will be given to confound your adversaries      and shake the gates of hell.

C: Lord we believe, give us hope and strengthen our timid faith.

P: When parents, brothers, sisters, relatives or friends,betray you even unto death,the end it not alienation:    the crucified Christ will reconcile all things seen and unseen,      and the glorious finale is much nearer than when you first believed.

C: Lord we believe, give us hope and strengthen our timid faith.

Amen.

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Prayers of the Community

P: Let us pray to God, who alone makes us dwell in safety:

P: For all who are affected by coronavirus, through illness or isolation or anxiety, that they may find relief and recovery: Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer.P: For those who are guiding our nation at this time,

and shaping national policies, that they may make wise decisions: Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer.P: For doctors, nurses, and medical researchers,

that through their skill and insights many will be restored to health: Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer.P: For the vulnerable and the fearful,

hourly workers without income, for the gravely ill and the dying, that they may know your comfort and peace: Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer.P: We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray,

to the mercy and protection of God. Merciful God, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

C: Amen.

Peace

P: The peace of Christ ☩ be with you always.C: And also with you. 8

MEAL

Offering (please mail in your offering or give online)

Offering Prayer

P: Let us pray together.C: O Lord, thank you for giving me the example of the widow and her

“mites.” May she inspire me to be generous with the resources that you have blessed me with. Release me, O Lord, from my worries that I don’t ever have enough for the living of my days.  Amen.

Great Thanksgiving

P: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Preface

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,that we should at all times and in all placesgive thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,through our Savior Jesus Christ.You call your people to cleanse their heartsand prepare with joy for the paschal feast,that, renewed in the gift of baptism,we may come to the fullness of your grace.And so, with all the choirs of angels,with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven,we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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Holy, Holy, Holy

Thanksgiving at the Table

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.Do this for the remembrance of me.

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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.

Invitation to Communion

P: Taste and see that the Lord is good.

Holy Communion 

P: The body of Christ, given for you.The blood of Christ, shed for you.

C: Amen.

Table Blessing

P: May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

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Prayer After Communion

P: Let us pray together...C: Lord, fed from your table, may we learn to hunger, not for the

provisions of this world, but for the spiritual sustenance of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Strengthen our faith with this nourishment, deepen our love of God, and teach us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Amen.

SENDING

Announcements

Blessing

P Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.

C: Amen.

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Sending Hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past (ELW 632)

Sending

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS for MARCH 22, 2020

Church Address 5901 San Juan Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610 916-966-7242

Church Office Hours (until further notice) Mon-Fri 9am-1pm

Pastor Gabi’s Cell Phone & eMail 650-476-7641 schroeder.gabriele@gmail.com

All On-Site Events, Meetings, Committees Have Been Cancelled through April 5 (Palm Sunday) Exception: Finance Committee Meetings

We are looking into offering video conferencing gatherings for small groups and weekday devotions. Watch out for messages from the church office

Several people have indicated that they are available for help with shopping. If you are ill and in need of help with shopping or other errands, please call the church office or Pastor Gabi.

Sunday, March 29, 9:30am Chicago Folk Service

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry is Open Hours: 8:00-1130am Donations are received and sorted 11:30-3:000 Open to the Public

Serving Today Were Usher Techie Troy Malaspino Organ/Keyboard Bruce Crain Liturgist David Wammer Preacher & Presider Rev. Gabriele Schroeder

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Office eMail Address advent1@adventcitrusheights.org

CURRENT ACUTE PRAYER CONCERNS The family and friends of Hans Hammerl, friend of Phil Davidson, as

they mourn his death The family of Ken Pescod, Joyce Duncan son-in-law, as they mourn his

death Roger Albertson, friend of Ken & Kathy Johnson, severe injuries from a

fall Victoria Beeck, bad morning sickness and currently in hospital Terri Britt, friend of Karen Franz, who has stage 4 cancer Cathy Bohman, former Advent associate pastor, going through breast

cancer treatment Nolana Daoust, prayers for peace and successful outcome of radiation

treatments Conrad Engler, prayers while he receives cancer treatments Twila Engler, prayers for good health Jack Fox, brother-in-law of Kathy Henricks, kidney failure Sandi Galliher, friend of Kathy Henricks, facing a recurrence of cancer Keith Johnson, with heart health issues Maynard Johnson, continues to battle cancer & prayers for all his counts

to be in good range Norma Jones, mother of Linda Broaddus, in rehab after gallbladder

surgery Steve Ott, Friend of Bruce Crain, with necrotizing fasciitis Libby Presto, Jody Presto's father in law, gallbladder surgery Gene Reames, friend of Keith Johnson, for strength as he battles a

neurological brain disease. Dorothy Slade, adjusting to life at home after strokes, prayers for

improved mobility Greg Seo, friend of Dorothy Slade, treated for cancer cancer Harry Shaver, friend of Ken and Kathy Johnson, bladder cancer Rod Sorenson, Karen’s brother-in-law, fighting cancer Janet Sticles, childhood friend of Leslie Scheurer, heart failure Tony Vigil, friend of Diane Peterson, admitted to the ICU at Kaiser

with heart failure. Julie Wright, cousin of Amy Gariano, fighting brain cancer

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