Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 29, 2020
In today's gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God's promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ that we might also be raised with him to new life. At the Easter Vigil we will welcome the newly baptized as we remember God's unfailing promise in our baptism.
We Gather for Worship
Invitation to Silent Prayer
Entrance
Hymn: "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross"
Greeting
Kyrie "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me"
Canticle: "Abide
with Me"
Prayer of the Day
L: The
Lord be with you. C: And also with you.
L: Let us pray.
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ELW pg. 138
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Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We Hear God's Word
First Reading
The word of the
Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 130
Second Reading
The word of the
Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
L: The Holy Gospel according to John the 11th chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
L: The
Gospel of the Lord. C:
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Romans 8: 6-11
ELW pg. 142
(John 11: 1-45)
Rev. Laird Borst
We Respond to the Word
Hymn of the Day: "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less"
The
Apostles' Creed
Prayers
of Intercession (Please be seated)
C: Petition is made.
P: Lord in your
mercy. C: Hear our prayer.
Sharing
of the Peace
The
Lord's Prayer (Traditional Version)
Blessing
ELW #596
ELW pg. 105
ELW pg. 145
We Are Sent Forth to Serve
Benediction
Announcements
Sending Hymn: "God Be with You Till We Meet Again"
Dismissal:
P: Go in Peace. Remember the poor.
C: Thanks
be to God.
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