Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 23, 2020
Today's festival is a bridge between the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle that comes to a close today and the Lent-Easter cycle that begins in several days. On a high mountain Jesus is revealed as God's beloved Son, echoing the words at his baptism. This vision of glory sustains us as Jesus faces his impending death in Jerusalem. We turn this week to Ash Wednesday and our yearly baptismal journey from Lent to Easter. Some churches put aside the alleluia at the conclusion of today's liturgy. This word of joy will be omitted during the penitential season of Lent and will be sung again at Easter.
We Gather for Worship
Invitation to Silent Prayer
Call to Worship
Confession and Forgiveness
Entrance Hymn: "Shine, Jesus, Shine"
Greeting
Kyrie
Canticle: "You Are Holy"
Prayer of the Day
L: The Lord be
with you. C: And also with you.
L: Let us pray:
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O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, 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 2
Second Reading
The
word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 17th chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
L: The
Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise
to you, O Christ.
Children's Time
Sermon
Exodus: 24: 12-18
2 Peter 1: 16:21
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(Matthew 17: 1-9)
We Respond to the Word
Hymn of the Day: "Speak,
O Lord"
The
Nicene Creed
Prayers
of Intercession (Please be seated)
Petition is
made
P: Lord in your mercy. C: Hear our prayer.
Sharing
of the Peace
The
Offering (musical accompaniment)
Offertory
Prayer
(Power Point)
ELW pg. 104
We Receive God's Gifts in the Sacrament
Great Thanksgiving
Preface
Words of Institution
The
Lord's Prayer (Traditional Version)
Holy
Communion (By Table)
"The
Lamb of God"
Blessing
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ELW pg. 154
We are Sent Forth to Serve
Blessing
Announcements
Sending Hymn: "Beautiful Saviour"
Dismissal:
P: Go in
Peace. Go in Light.
C: Thanks be to God.
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