Emmanuel Lutheran Church140 Cherry Avenue, NW at Buckeye Street

Warren, Ohio 44485Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. KoeneMinister of Music: Dean C. Hunt

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21 FEBRUARY 2021 + FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT + 10:00 A.M. Legend: P =Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”ORGAN VOLUNTARY “FORTY DAYS AND FORTY NIGHTS” C.CALLAHAN

ALL MAY MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS, THE SIGN MARKED AT BAPTISM; AS THE PRESIDING MINISTER BEGINS . (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +(STAND)

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart, and confess our sins to God our Father, imploring him, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us forgiveness. C: AMEN.

PLEASE KNEEL, IF YOU ARE ABLESILENCE IS KEPT FOR REFLECTION

P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.C: Who made heaven and earth.P: I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.C: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin.P: Almighty God, our Maker and Redeemer, we sinners confess to you, that we have sinned against you by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring your grace, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.C: O most merciful God, you have given your only-begotten Son to die for us. Have mercy on us, and for his sake grant us forgiveness of all our sins; and by your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of you and of your will, and true obedience to your Word, that by your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMENP: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ and by his authority, I declare to you the entire

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forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.

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THE GATHERING HYMN (STAND)

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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

THE PRAYER OF THE DAYP: Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil rages within and around us, and the devil and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, and when we fall, raise us again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN. THE ASSEMBLY SITS

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD

THE FIRST READING GENESIS 9:8-17

PSALMODY PSALM 25:1-9 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you;

let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Let none who look to you be put to shame;

let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Show me your ways, O LORD,

and teach me your paths.

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Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love,

for they are from everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions;

remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD.

Gracious and upright is the LORD; therefore he teaches sinners in his way.

He guides the humble in doing right and teaches his way to the lowly.

All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

THE SECOND READING I PETER 3:18-22

THE GOSPEL MARK I:12-15 The Assembly Stands when the Gospel Acclamation begins.

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Mark the 1st chapter. (++)

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After the ReadingP: The Gospel of the Lord. C:

Please be seatedTHE SERMON “THE SON OF GOD TEMPTED” (Mark I:12-15) ►A musical reflection will be played before The Hymn of the Day◄ THE HYMN OF THE DAY VS. 1,2,3,7

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PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES CREED

C: I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.He 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,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again 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

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONTHE READER PRAYS:”LORD IN YOUR MERCY.”CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”HEAR OUR PRAYER”

A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A BRIEF SILENCE. AT THE END OF THE PRAYERS:

P: SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTOR

+ PEACE +A: THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

C: AND ALSO WITH YOU. THE CONGREGATION GREETS ONE ANOTHER WITH THE GREETING OF “PEACE BE WITH YOU.”

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND OFFERINGAN OFFERING IS RECEIVED AS THE ALTAR IS PREPARED.

AS THE USHERS BRING THE OFFERING FORWARD AS THE PEOPLE SING:

THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE

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OFFERTORY PRAYER THE ASSEMBLY STANDS FOR THE OFFERTORY PRAYERA: God of all creation:C: 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. C: AMEN.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE AND PREFACE 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.P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy)

The Presiding minister continues:P: ….proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.P: ….share with us the great and promised feast.C: Amen. Come Lord Jesus. P: ….receive our inheritance with all your saints in light.C: Amen. Come Holy Spirit. …..as victorious Lord of all.

C: THE LORD’S PRAYER (TRADITIONAL FORM)

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.

►PLEASE CONTINUE STANDING ◄AGNUS DEI

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him.

PLEASE BE SEATED

DISTRIBUTION(BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST COMMUNION, REPENT OF SIN AND TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS AND SALVATION, ENDEAVORING TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH ALL PEOPLE, ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, AS HE GIVES HIMSELF TO US IN THE EARTHLY ELEMENTS OF BREAD AND WINE. THOSE NOT YET READY FOR COMMUNION ARE INVITED TO THE ALTAR FOR A BLESSING.)

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COMMUNION HYMNS

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THE POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: AMENPOST COMMUNION CANTICLE

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THE POST COMMUNION PRAYERA: Let us pray, C:Almighty God, you gave your Son both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of the godly life. Enable us to receive him always with thanksgiving, and to conform our lives to his; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. THE BENEDICTION S-114 P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and ( + ) give you peace. C: AMEN.

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THE HYMN IN RECESSION

A: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “FUGUE SUR LES JEUX D’ANCHES” F.COUPERIN

† Weekly Announcements †

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Altar Vase 1 & 2 : Given by Garland & Ruth Bradshaw in Memory of Garland’s

Brother, Jan and To the Glory of God.

21 February 2021Serving in Worship

Ministers:……………………………………………………………....The People of GodAssisting Minister/Lector: ………………………………………………..Patti WentworthSacristan:……………………………………………………………………...Garry KiblerAltar Guild: ………………………………………………………………….Bonnie KoppAudio/Visual:………………………………………………………………..Derek WilsonAcolyte Team:……………………......................................Lindsay Naples, Addie Wilson Organist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………………..Dean C. HuntPastor:…………………………………………………………The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

SERVING NEXT WEEKAssisting Minister/Lector:Tom Weller, Acolyte Team: L. Naples, A.Wilson,

Audio/Visual: Derek Wilson , Sacristan: Garry Kibler, Altar Guild: Bonnie Kopp

THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS◄

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SPECIAL FEBRUARY OFFERING:SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Feb. 23-Garland Bradshaw, Ronndle Lightning, Jr., 24-Dan Olson

READING NEXT WEEK: SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT GENESIS 17:1-7, 15-16 PSALM 22:23-31 ROMANS 4:13-25 MARK 8:31-38

► CHURCH COUNCIL WILL MEET TOMORROW AT 6:30 p.m.PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF IT.

THE CLOTHES CLOSET IS TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING

DONATIONS.Restructuring is taking place. The dumpster has been moved to the

entrance to facilitate cleaning and clearing out. Look for announcements

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICE AT 7:00 p.m.

LENTEN SERVICES WEDNESDAYS-FEB. (24)MARCH (3,10,17,24)

7:00 P.M.

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers ofEmmanuel Lutheran Church.

Harlene Huffstetler, Charles Vasbinder, James Kibler, David Griffin, Carl Wollam, June Stroup, George Burin, Jr. Christine Sweitzer, Mary Sudik, Sally Garghill, Darlene Spelich, Anne Rowan, Harry Redmond, Virginia Morris, Cora Byers, June

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Stewardship Report for 7 & 14 February 2021 In-Person Worship Attendance ~21 & 24 ~

Total Offering ~$6,495.95(Designated ($100.00)-Shepherd of the ValleyIn person-Ash Wednesday Service - 7 pm-11

EASTER LILY ORDERSDEADLINE: TOMORROW

Call Parish Office

Roller, Billie Jo Smith, Billy Eckenrode, Shawn Bowker, Zack Bako, Felicia MacMillan, Sue Thomas, Sally Dolovy, Edith Shunkwiler

We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list:*Carol Radich, *Lee Sweitzer,*Ralph Koene,*Evelyn Koene, *Victoria Chuminski,*Teirian McKinney,*Raygan Ray, *Roger Morgan, *Larry Wibert,*Evelyn Wibert, *Ken Detman, *Bernice,*Kathy DeNunzio, *Warner Taiclet, *John,*Rosalie May,*Hazel Morgan, *Dwayne Phillips,*Monique Holmes, *Judy Coman, *Pam Vines, *Leslie Flower,*Jennifer James,*Tesa & Lidia Biggs, *Pr. John Heinemeier * Randy & Sue’s Daughter’s Family, *Peggy S. Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list for two months.The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list and you wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office or Dorothy Sunderman.) Our church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The phone number is 330-392-5939.

The email address is eelc.office@gmail.com

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A NOTE ABOUT OFFERING ENVELOPESDuring this time, many of you are sending your offerings by mail. Please note that mail delivery has become erratic. If you mail offerings by mail,

please use the correct dated envelope. If it is received after that date, your checks will not

show up as deposited until a later date. On your giving record, the date of the envelope will be

noted. Please, NEVER send checks without offering envelopes, or if you do, mark your

envelope number on the memo line. Otherwise, it could be entered as loose

offering, and you won’t receive the proper credit. The counters thank you!

LENTEN Devotional Booklets are available in Memorial Lobby.