Resurrection Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
"A Caring Christian Church Experiencing the Love of Jesus"
Pastor John Brunner
Franklin, N.C.
CHURCH BULLETIN
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Missouri Synod
A Caring Christian Church Experiencing and Sharing the Love of Jesus
Pastor John Brunner
38 Wayah Street
PO Box 2215, Franklin, NC 28744
Phone/Fax: 828-524-5996
Office Hours: Tuesday –Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Closed Monday and Friday
office@dnet.net
www.rlcinfranklinnc.org
Great Beginnings Lutheran Preschool and After School Care: 828-369-2411
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD – February 19, 2012
PRELUDE: “An Appalachain Air” arr. Martin
GREETING, WELCOME, SHARING OF THE PEACE
SALUTATION
L: This is the day the Lord has made
P: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
OPENING HYMN: LSB 583– “God Has Spoken by His Prophets”
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION – Page 151
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS – LSB 413 “O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair” (Vss. 1,3,5)
O wondrous type! O vision fair of glory that the Church may share,
Which Christ upon the mountain shows, where brighter than the sun He glows!
With shining face and bright array Christ deigns to manifest today
What glory shall be theirs above who joy in God with perfect love.
O Father, with the eternal Son and Holy Spirit ever one,
We pray You, bring us by Your grace to see Your glory face to face.
SALUTATION AND PRAYER OF THE DAY
Pastor: O God, in the glorious transfiguration of Your beloved Son You confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of Moses and Elijah. In the voice that came from the bright cloud You wonderfully foreshowed our adoption by grace. Mercifully make us co-heirs with the King in His glory and bring us to the fullness of our inheritance in heaven; through Jesus Christ, Your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen
CHILDRENS MESSAGE
FIRST LESSON: 2 Kings 2:1-12
SECOND LESSON: 2 Corinthians 3: 12-13; 4:1-6
ALLELUIA VERSE – LSB 952
HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 9:2-9
HYMN OF THE DAY: LSB 416 – “Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory”
SERMON
NICENE CREED – Page 158
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
OFFERING: “Jesus Is My All” Folk Song
OFFERTORY – LSB 414 “’Tis Good Lord to be Here (Vvs 1-2)
‘Tis good, Lord, to be here! Your glory fills the night;
Your face and garments like the sun, shine with unborrowed light.
‘Tis good, Lord, to be here, Your beauty to behold
Where Moses and Elijah stand, Your messengers of old.
PREFACE (Sung by the Pastor)
We thank for your Son and praise You day and night
His life among us in your power turned darkness into light.
His glory and great love give honor to your name
As heaven’s angels worship You, earth echoes back the same.
SANCTUS – LSB 414 “’Tis Good Lord to be Here (Vs 3)
Fulfiller of the past and hope of things to be,
We hail Your body glorified and our redemption see.
LORD’S PRAYER & WORDS OF INSTITUTION – Page 162
AGNUS DEI – LSB 414 “’Tis Good Lord to be Here (Vs 4)
Before we taste of death, we see Your kingdom come;
We long to hold the vision bright and make this hill our home.
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS: LSB 704 – “Renew Me, O Eternal Light”
LSB 527 – “O Savior, Precious Savior”
POST COMMUNION CANTICLE – LSB 414 “’Tis Good Lord to be Here (Vs 5)
‘Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain;
But since You bid us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain.
PRAYER & BENEDICTION
CLOSING HYMN: LSB 417 – “Alleluia Song of Gladness”
(Choir sings verses 1-3, Congregation stands to join in verse 4)
This hymn is also known as the burial of the alleluia. It is the tradition of the church to voluntarily put away the alleluia during the penitential season of Lent. The alleluia will return to our hymns and liturgy on Easter Morning.
In our hymns we pray with longing; grant us, blessed Trinity,
At the last to keep glad Easter with the faithful saints on o high;
There to you forever singing alleluia joyfully.
DISMISSAL
L: Go in Peace, Serve the Lord
P: Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” arr. Birchwood
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Attendance last Sunday (2-12-12): 67
Adult Sunday School: 11 Children’s Sunday School: 5
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF February 19th
Please join us on February 26th in the library after the service to begin planning for our
35th Anniversary Celebration.
If you are having trouble hearing the service – Personal amplifiers are available. See an usher for assistance.
INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP or a review of the teachings of the Christian Church especially from a Lutheran perspective? A new inquirers class will be organized shortly, please speak to Pastor John at your convenience if you are interested.
CareNet Pantry List for February – Personal Care Items: shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap.
Readers Theater Volunteers are needed to read brief sketches during Midweek Services in Lent please talk to Pastor John if you are interested in serving this way.
THIS WEEK ~ February 19th
TODAY-19th 9:15 AM Bible Study
10:30 AM Worship
TUES-21st 10:00 AM Bible Study
WED-22nd 12:00 Lenten Service – Ash Wednesday
7:00 PM Lenten Service
Choir Practice after Service
THUR-23rd 1:00 PM Bible Class in Hayesville
6:30 PM Bible Study
SUN-26th 9:15 AM Bible Study
10:30 AM Worship
PRAYER CONCERNS (week of February 19th)
Members with immediate concerns: Jane Huffman, Helen Romano, Helen Sweigard – Room 133 Macon Valley Rehab & Nursing Center
Members with continuing concerns: Tom & Barbara Roberts, Bill & Laura Ogden, Charmayne Mueller, John & Mary McCarthy, Smitty & Shirley Randol, Carolyn Ledbetter, Gene Drummond, Mike Spearman, Virginia Whitehurst, Terry Carpentier
Service Personnel: Adam Halstead, Justin Kees (Grandson of Wally & Doris Smith), Catlin Smith (Navy-Niece of Barbara Jockers), Daniel Stone (Navy-Grandson of Bea Ezechel), Steven Turnbach (Air Force-Nephew of Charlotte Balmer), Mark Ledbetter (Grandson of Carolyn Ledbetter)
Friends: Rev. John & Karen Perling, Dan Perling-stage 4 cancer (friends of Barbara Jockers), Tim Jackson (Son of Carol Fritz-In Men’s Teen Challenge Program, Brockton, MA), Edward Benson (Son of Eileen Benson)
