SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT February 25, 2024
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church
Wisconsin Synod
Pastor Rev. Christopher Oehlke Pastor’s Phone: 1-262-909-7827
Organist Karen Davis, Mindy Kane, Church Telephone 763-682-4573
Lorraine Roush Email pastor@myimmanuel.org
WELCOME, VISITORS: We are glad you could be with us and we welcome you back any time. Please sign our “Welcome” card found in the pew holders or sign the guest book in the narthex/entry.
Prayer Before Worship
I was glad when they said to me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” The Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him. Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men and He will dwell with them. And they shall be His people and God Himself shall be with them and be their God.
SERVICE OF THE WORD
HYMN (#300) “Dearest Jesus, We Are Here”
HOLY BAPTISM
REMAIN SEATED
M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
CONFESSION
M: Our Savior Jesus Christ commanded Baptism when he said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
All of us are born into this world with a deep need for Baptism. From our parents we inherit a sinful nature; we are without true fear of God and true faith in God and are condemned to eternal death. But while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. He took away our sin by giving his life on the cross. In Baptism, he clothes us with the robe of his righteousness and give us a new life. We recall what Baptism means for our daily lives:
C: Baptism means that the sinful nature in us should be drowned by daily sorrow and repentance, and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death. It also means that a new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.
M: As baptized children of God we confess our sins:
C: Holy God, gracious Father,
I am sinful by nature
and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words and actions.
I have not loved you with my whole heart;
I have not loved others as I should.
I deserve your punishment both now and forever.
But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins
with his innocent suffering and death.
Trusting in him, I pray:
God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Silence for meditation and reflection.
M: God saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit and united us to the death and resurrection of Jesus. Every day God forgives your sins, removes your guilt, and strengthens you to defeat Satan’s power. His promise is for you and your children, and he will never forsake you. Your sins are forgiven. You are clothed with Christ. You are at peace with God now and forever.
C: Amen.
The Rite of Baptism continues at the font.
M: The Gospel according to St. Mark:
People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. But the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
M: Receive the sign of the cross on the head and heart to mark you as one redeemed by Christ the crucified.
Micah Douglas Larson, I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
The almighty God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given you the new birth of water and the Spirit and has forgiven all your sins. May he strengthen you with his grace all the days of your life. Peace be with you.
Let us pray.
We give thanks, most merciful Father, that you have received Micah as your own child and made him a member of Christ’s body, the church. Now, we pray, grant to him and to all your church on earth that, being dead to sin, we may live to righteousness and, being buried with Christ into his death, we may also share in his resurrection, so that, with all your saints, we may inherit eternal life; through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
M: Let us pray: Almighty God, you see that we have no power to defend ourselves. Guard and keep us both outwardly and inwardly from all adversities that may happen to the body and all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: (Sung) Amen.
THE WORD
FIRST LESSON Job 1:13-22
13 One day when Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in the house of their oldest brother, 14 a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the female donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 when the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to death with the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!” 16 While he was still speaking, another servant came
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING – Please leave offering in the plate as you depart.
HYMN (#465) “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken”
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
M: Heavenly Father, you loved the world and gave your Son to liberate
us from sin and death by his obedient death on the cross.
C: We confess that without your love we are lost.
M: Lord of the Church, we thank you for the treasure of the gospel. By your Spirit, keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
C: Strengthen our determination to do what pleases you, no matter
what the danger or the cost.
M: Let us pray for those who carry a cross in the name of Christ and face ridicule and persecution for the sake of the kingdom: missionaries and chaplains, young people who stand up for what is
right in the face of pressure to do what is wrong, and all who pay a high price for their faith and their values as Christians.
C: By your Spirit, O Lord, grant them patience and endurance.
M: Let us pray for those who carry heavy burdens in life: the sick and the chronically ill, the depressed and the lonely, those torn by conflict in personal relationships, those victimized by war and injustice, and all who face the terrors of life with a heavy heart.
C: Grant them peace, O Lord, and in your mercy, be their guardian and friend, their comfort and hope.
M: Let us pray for those who care for others: pastors and counselors; physicians and nurses; social workers and caring friends; all who feed the hungry, comfort the hurting, and stand beside the dying.
C: Strengthen them in their work, O Lord, and do not let them become weary in doing good.
Special prayers and intercessions may follow.
M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.
Silent prayer.
M: Help us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Keep us faithful even to the point of death, that we may receive the crown of life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C: Amen.
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.
M: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.
C: (Sung) Amen. Amen. Amen.
HYMN (#355) “Take the World, but Give Me Jesus”
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT February 25, 2024
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church
THE SCHEDULE
Mon., Feb. 26 7 p.m., Choir Practice
Wed., Feb. 28 5-6:30 p.m., Soup Supper;
7 p.m., Lenten Worship Service
Thurs., Feb. 29 6:30 p.m. Catechism Class
Next Sun., March 3: Greeters: Dixon Family
Shut-In Visitors for March: Herman and Kathy Ernst
OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS
BAPTISM: Micah Douglas Larson, son of Andrew and Devon Larson, will be baptized this morning in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. God’s Word tells us in Galatians 3:27, “All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.”
FISHERS: This afternoon the Fishers would like to invite you to join them for bowling at Huikko’s beginning at 2 p.m.—to bowl or just watch and cheer on the participants.
LENTEN SERVICE: The theme for this year is “The Lord’s Prayer.” On Wednesday Pastor Josh Mayer will preach on the 1st Petition: “Hallowed be thy name.”
The Benzers and Bakkes are again hosting the Soup Suppers from 5 to 6:30 p.m There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex for sweets to be served with the soup and bread plus options to help with set up (at 4:30), serving or clean-up (between 5 and 7).
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS: The Thrivent Choice program provides Thrivent members an opportunity to support charitable activities such as Immanuel. All unallocated Choice Dollars must be directed by March 31. If you have any questions, contact your Thrivent representative or Julie Gutknecht. According to the 2023 financial report, we received $1,855 last year.
EASTER GARDEN: We will again offer an opportunity to help decorate the church for Easter. If you would like to purchase a plant (or more), there are sign-up sheets on the counter in the narthex. For $8 each (note the change from last week’s bulletin), a plant will be place “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” on a bulletin insert (and then after Easter, the plant will be yours to take).
PASSOVER EVENT: Consider beginning your Holy Week (Palm Sunday afternoon) with Redeeming Grace-Rogers as they journey through the past to uncover all the rich foreshadows of Christ in the ancient festival of Passover! This friendly program begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 24th at Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church in Rogers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an interactive, educational, and Christ-centered experience as we look forward to the real Passover on Easter Sunday. Please RSVP with Pastor Oehlke or go to rglc.org no later than Sunday March 17th.
ATTENDANCE AT THE LORD’S HOUSE:
Sunday, Feb. 18 64
Wednesday, Feb. 21 49
FOR THE LORD’S WORK: Feb. 18: General Fund-$1,683 (Minimum Weekly Amount Needed-$2,375); Salem-$1.
