Worship Videos for Wednesday Night Healing Service

Lent
Wednesday Night Healing Service
(on Youtube)
February 24, 2021

Pastor Daniel Morris 
GREETING
The God of healing, hope, and wholeness be with you all.
And also with you.
The Son of righteousness fill you with hope and peace.
May it be the same for our neighbors and friends.
The Spirit of holiness and resurrection stir within you.
May the wind that brought forth creation from chaos continue to do so.
 
Pastor Daniel Morris 
PRAYER
Holy God of all creation, every breeze, tide, and tectonic shift is known to you. All times and places are held within your infinite expanse of grace. Guide us in your mercy to perceive our place of rest in your faithfulness, which you have revealed to all through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. To him, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever.
Amen.
 
Our reading is read by Deacon Tracy Katschke.
READING: Luke 4:1-13
Our reading is from Luke

1Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." 4Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.'" 5Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." 8Jesus answered him, "It is written,
 'Worship the Lord your God,  and serve only him.'" 9Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10for it is written,  'He will command his angels concerning you,  to protect you,' 11and  'On their hands they will bear you up,  so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" 12Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 13When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time. 

Jeff Horvath will lead the assembly in our reflecting song.
REFLECTING SONG “Healer of Our Every Ill”
 
Refrain:  Healer of our every ill light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.

1 You who know our fears and sadness, grace us with your peace and gladness; Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts. Refrain

2 In the pain and joy beholding how your grace is still unfolding, give us all your vision, God of love. Refrain

3 Give us strength to love each other, ev'ry sister, ev'ry brother; Spirit of all kindness, be our guide. Refrain

4 You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing; Spirit of compassion, fill each heart. Refrain
 
Pastor Daniel Morris leads the Litany for Reflection and Healing.
LITANY FOR REFLECTION AND HEALING
Psalm 103
1Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name.
2Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all God’s benefits?
3who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases;
4who redeems your life from the grave
and crowns you with steadfast love and mercy;
5who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.
6O Lord, you provide vindication
and justice for all who are oppressed.
7You made known your ways to Moses
and your works to the children of Israel.
8Lord, you are full of compassion and mercy,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love;
9you will not always accuse us,
nor will you keep your anger forever.
10You have not dealt with us according to our sins,
nor repaid us according to our iniquities.
11For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so great is your steadfast love for those who fear you.
12As far as the east is from the west,
so far have you removed our transgressions from us.
13As a father has compassion for his children,
so you have compassion for those who fear you, O Lord.
14For you know well how we are formed;
you remember that we are but dust.
15As for mortals, their days are like the grass;
they flourish like a flower of the field;
16when the wind passes over it, it is gone,
and its place shall know it no more.
17But your steadfast love, O Lord, is forever with those who fear you,
and your righteousness is for the children’s children;
18for those who keep your covenant
and remember to do your commandments.
19The Lord’s throne is established in heaven;
God’s dominion rules over all.
20Bless the Lord, you angels, you mighty ones who do God’s bidding,
who obey the voice of God’s word.
21Bless the Lord, all you hosts of God,
you servants who do God’s will.
22Bless the Lord, all you works of God, in all places where God rules;
bless the Lord, O my soul.

Pastor Daniel Morris 
SILENCE FOR REFLECTION

We are now entering a time of silence. For some of us, this stillness is welcome and invited. For others, the quiet is disruptive or unsettling. There is no one right way to do this. As your thoughts come, ask God to hold them for you. While we are here together, there is nowhere else you need to be. Consider the pioneer of our faith, Jesus, sitting with you in silence. Settle into the rest of this time and allow it to settle into you.
 
The time of silence begins and ends by sounding a tone. 

Pastor Daniel Morris 
HEALING 


INTRODUCTION
Our Lord Jesus healed many as a sign of the reign of God come near and sent the disciples to continue this work of healing—with prayer, the laying on of hands, and anointing. In the name of Christ, the great healer and reconciler of the world, we now entrust to God all who are in need of healing.
 
Pastor Daniel Morris 
LAYING ON OF HANDS 
The presiding minister may address the assembly in these or similar words.
Sisters and brothers, I invite you to come and receive a sign of healing and wholeness in the name of the triune God. 
If you are the sole member of your household, you may dip your finger in olive oil and trace the cross on your forehead. Pray the following prayers of blessing. 
OPTION A: In the name of our Savior
In the name of the Savior Jesus Christ, 
God strengthen me and fill me with grace, 
that I may know the healing power of the Spirit. 

OPTION B: I receive this oil
I receive this oil as a sign of forgiveness and healing in Jesus Christ. 

OPTION C: Father in heaven
Father in heaven, for jesus’s sake, 
Send your Holy Spirit on me;
Drive away all sickness of body and spirit; 
Make whole that which is broken;
Deliver me from the power of evil;
And preserve me in true faith,
To share in the power of Christ’s resurrection
And to serve you with all your saints now and evermore. 

If you are in a household with others, you may dip your finger in olive oil and trace the sign of the cross on the foreheads of the members of your household. Lay both hands on the head of the anointed and pray/speak one of the blessings below. The anointed may respond, “Amen” which means, “Yes, Lord, do this.”  
OPTION A: In the name of our Savior
 Name , in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ,
be strengthened and filled with God’s grace,
that you may know the healing power of the Spirit.
Amen.

OPTION B: Receive this oil
Receive this oil
as a sign of forgiveness and healing
in Jesus Christ.
Amen.

OPTION C: Father in heaven
Father in heaven, for Jesus’ sake,
send your Holy Spirit upon your servant,  name ;
drive away all sickness of body and spirit;
make whole that which is broken;
deliver her/him from the power of evil;
and preserve her/him in true faith,
to share in the power of Christ’s resurrection
and to serve you with all the saints now and evermore.
Response: Amen.


After all have returned to their places, the assembly stands, and the presiding minister continues.
Let us pray.
Living God, through the laying on of hands [and anointing],
grant comfort in suffering to all who are in need of healing.
When they are afraid, give them courage;
when afflicted, give them patience;
when dejected, give them hope;
and when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen. 

Deacon Tracy Katschke leads the assembly in prayer
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION 

Let us pray.

Loving God, our source and our final home, we give you thanks for the gifts of life on earth, for our human bodies and all you have created. In your great mercy,
hear us, O God.

Merciful God, by the wounds of your Son we are healed. Bring your saving health to all people.
In your great mercy,
hear us, O God.

Holy God, your Spirit came upon us in the waters of baptism and brought us into the communion of saints. Renew in us the grace of baptism, by which we share in Christ’s death and resurrection. In your great mercy,
hear us, O God.

Mighty God, your Son Jesus brought healing and wholeness to all. Bring your healing presence now to all who are sick or in pain. Grant hope to all who are discouraged or in despair.
In your great mercy, ear us, O God.

Compassionate God, the strength of those who suffer, bring hope and peace to all who are in mental, physical, or spiritual distress. In your great mercy,
hear us, O God.

Almighty God, source of human knowledge, give skill, wisdom, and compassion to all who provide medical care. In your great mercy,
hear us, O God.

Loving God, our creator and redeemer, give gentleness and courage to family members, friends, and caregivers of those who suffer. In your great mercy,
hear us, O God. 

God of great and abundant mercy, with your presence sustain all for whom we pray. Drive away their suffering, give them firm hope, and strengthen their trust in you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
 
Pastor Daniel Morris 
THE LORD'S PRAYER


Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.


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.
 
Allison Hearst and Terry Koncel will lead the assembly in our closing song.
CLOSING SONG “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”  (vs 1-3)

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I long to take my stand; the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land, a home within a wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat and burdens of the day.

2 Upon the cross of Jesus, my eye at times can see the very dying form of one who suffered there for me. And from my contrite heart, with tears, two wonders I confess: the wonder of his glorious love and my unworthiness.

3 I take, O cross, your shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all, the cross.  

Pastor Daniel Morris sends the assembly forth in peace.
SENDING
Go in peace. The Spirit of healing goes with you.
Thanks be to God.
A sign of peace may be shared by all in the household.

GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 
 
THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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Emmaus Evening Prayer Service February 21, 2021

Emmaus Evening Prayer

Worship and Dinner
The service will be available on YouTube at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner follows the service.
Emmaus style evening prayer takes its name from a story found in Luke 24:13-35 when the risen Christ travels to Emmaus with two unwitting disciples on the day of his resurrection (Sunday). On the road he opens the scriptures to them, causing their hearts to burn within them, and his true identity is finally revealed to them in the breaking of bread at the evening meal. This service uses the liturgy for Holden Evening Prayer. It is intended to be followed by a meal around the dinner table. Consider making your table special by adding a table cloth, using your most festive dinnerware, and/or lighting a candle. Also consider sharing this meal with someone over the phone, especially if you live alone. 
Holden Evening Prayer
by Marty Haugen 
SERVICE OF LIGHT
 
Leader: Jesus Christ is the light of the world;
All: the light no darkness can overcome;
Leader: Stay with us now, for it is evening,
All: and the day is almost over.
Leader: Let your light scatter the darkness,
All: and shine within your people here.
 
Evening Hymn (All sing.)
 
1.Joyous light of heavenly glory, loving glow of God’s own face, you who sing creation’s story, shine on every land and race. Now as evening falls around us, we shall raise our songs to you, God of daybreak, God of shadows, come and light our hearts anew.

2. In the stars that grace the darkness, in the blazing sun of dawn, of the light of peace and wisdom, we can hear your quiet song. Love that fills the night with wonder, love that warms the weary soul, Love that bursts all chains asunder, set us free and make us whole.

3. You who made the heaven’s splendor, every dancing star of night, make us shine with gentle justice, let us each reflect our light. Mighty God of all creation, gentle Christ who lights our way, loving spirit of salvation, lead us on to endless day.
 
Evening Thanksgiving
 
Leader: May God be with you all,
All: and also with you
Leader: Let us sing our thanks to God,
All: it is right to give God thanks and praise.
 
Leader: Blessed are you, Creator of the universe, from old you have led your people by night and day. May the light of your Christ make our darkness bright, for your Word and your presence are the light of our pathways, and you are the light and life of all creation.
All: Amen
 
PSALMODY, READINGS AND CANTICLES

Psalm 141 (All sing)
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
O God, I call to you, come to me now;
O hear my voice when I cry to you.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
Keep watch within me, God;
deep in my heart may the light of your love
be burning bright.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
All praise to the God of all, Creator of life;
all praise to the Christ and the Spirit of love.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
 
(Silence for meditation)
 
Leader: May our prayers come before you, O God, as incense, and may your presence surround and fill us, so that in union with all creation, we might sing your praise and your love in our lives.
All: Amen

GOSPEL: Mark 1:9-15
The holy gospel according to Mark. 
Glory to you, O Lord.

9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”  12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.  14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
 
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.

 SERMON
 
The light shines in the darkness
All: and the darkness has not overcome it.
 
THE ANNUNCIATION
 
An angel went from God to a town called Nazareth
 to a woman whose name was Mary.
The angel said to her, “Rejoice, O highly favored,
for God is with you.
You shall bear a child, and his name shall be Jesus,
the Chosen One of God most high.”
And Mary said, “I am a servant of my God,
I live to do your will.”
 
THE MAGNIFICAT  (All sing.)
 
1. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you. You have looked with love on your servant here, and blessed me all my life through. Great and might are you, O Holy One, strong is your kindness evermore. How you favor the weak and lowly one, humbling the proud of heart.
 
2. You have cast the mighty down from their thrones, and uplifted the humble of heart, you have filled the hungry with wonderous things, and left the wealthy no part. Great and mighty are you, O Faithful One, strong is your justice, strong your love. As you promised to Sarah and Abraham, kindness forevermore.
 
3. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you. You have looked with love on your servant here, and blessed me all my life through.
 


LITANY AND PRAYERS
 
All:   Refrain:  God of mercy, hold us in love.
 
Leader:
1. In peace, in peace we pray to you:   Refrain
2. For peace and salvation, we pray to you:  Refrain
3. For peace between nations, peace between peoples:  Refrain
4. For we who are gathered to worship and praise you:  Refrain
5. For all of your servants who live out your gospel: Refrain
6. For all those who govern that justice might guide them:  Refrain
7. For all those who labor in service to others:  Refrain
8. Grant weather that nourishes all of creation: Refrain
9. Keep watch on our loved ones and keep us form danger:  Refrain
10: For all the beloved who rest in your mercy:  Refrain
 
 Leader: Help us, comfort us, all of our days:
All: Keep us, hold us, gracious God.
 
Leader: Great and merciful God, Source and Ground of all goodness and life, give to your people the peace that passes all understanding, and the will to live you Gospel of mercy and justice, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
 
Leader: God, remember us in your love, and teach us to pray: All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come: your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
All:  Amen
 
Leader: Let us bless our God:
All: praise and thanks to you.
 
Leader: May God, Creator, bless us and keep us, may Christ be ever light for our lives, may the Spirit of love be our guide and path, for all of our days.
All:  Amen
 
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10-minute abbreviated service:
Worship videos on YouTube forAsh Wednesday - 10 Minute

Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 17, 2021


How to prepare your ashes:  
Add a drop of olive oil or two and mix. 
Add another drop if necessary.  
It should be a paste

Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other.
GREETING 
The Lord be with you.  
And also with you.

Sue Koenig leads the assembly in psalm response.
Psalm 51:1-17
    1Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love;
  in your great compassion blot out my offenses.
 2Wash me through and through from my wickedness,
  and cleanse me from my sin.
 3For I know my offenses,
  and my sin is ever before me.
 4Against you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight;
  so you are justified when you speak and right in your judgment.
 5Indeed, I was born steeped in wickedness,
  a sinner from my mother’s womb.
 6Indeed, you delight in truth deep within me,
  and would have me know wisdom deep within.
 7Remove my sins with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
  wash me, and I shall be purer than snow.
 8Let me hear joy and gladness;
  that the body you have broken may rejoice.
 9Hide your face from my sins,
  and blot out all my wickedness.
 10Create in me a clean heart, O God,
  and renew a right spirit within me.
 11Cast me not away from your presence,
  and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
 12Restore to me the joy of your salvation
  and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.
 13Let me teach your ways to offenders,
  and sinners shall be restored to you.
 14Rescue me from bloodshed, O God of my salvation,
  and my tongue shall sing of your righteousness.
 15O Lord, open my lips,
  and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
 16For you take no delight in sacrifice, or I would give it.
  You are not pleased with burnt offering.
 17The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit;
  a troubled and broken heart, O God, you will not despise.
The gospel is read by Pastor Daniel Morris.
GOSPEL: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

The holy gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.

[Jesus said to the disciples:] 1“Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
  2“So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. 3But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your alms may be done in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
  5“And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. 6But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
  16“And whenever you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. 17But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
  19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; 20but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Silence for reflection follows the reading of the gospel. 

Pastor Daniel Morris invites the assembly into the discipline of Lent
INVITATION TO LENT
Friends in Christ, today with the whole church we enter the time of remembering Jesus’ passover from death to life, and our life in Christ is renewed.
We begin this holy season by acknowledging our need for repentance and for God’s mercy. We are created to experience joy in communion with God, to love one another, and to live in harmony with creation. But our sinful rebellion separates us from God, our neighbors, and creation, so that we do not enjoy the life our creator intended.
As disciples of Jesus, we are called to a discipline that contends against evil and resists whatever leads us away from love of God and neighbor. I invite you, therefore, to the discipline of Lent—self-examination and repentance, prayer and fasting, sacrificial giving and works of love—strengthened by the gifts of word and sacrament. Let us continue our journey through these forty days to the great Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Pastor Daniel Morris
IMPOSITION OF ASHES
We dedicated the Ashes with the following prayer when we gathered in the parking lot last Sunday. 

Almighty God, you have created us out of the dust of the earth.
May these ashes be a sign of our mortality and penitence, reminding us
that only by the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ are we given eternal life;
through the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

At this time, you may distribute the ashes to the members of your household. If you do not have ash, you may still trace the sign of the cross on your forehead with your finger and repeat the words below. 

Dip your thumb into the ash and trace a cross on the forehead of each member of your household while saying these words from Genesis 3:19, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Ask someone to trace a cross on your forehead. If you are the sole member of your household, trace the ashen cross on your forehead. 

MUSIC FOR REFLECTION: Ashes

Jason Fralish leads the assembly in prayer. 
PRAYER
Let us pray.
A brief silence is kept.
Merciful God, accompany our journey through these forty days. Renew us in the gift of baptism, that we may provide for those who are poor, pray for those in need, fast from self-indulgence, and above all that we may find our treasure in the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Pastor Daniel
LORD’S PRAYER 
Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.
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.

Pastor Daniel
BLESSING
You are what God made you to be: created in Christ Jesus for good works,
chosen as holy and beloved, freed to serve your neighbor.
God bless you ☩ that you may be a blessing, in the name of the holy and life-giving Trinity.
Amen.


Jason Fralish addresses the assembly
DISMISSAL 
Go forth into the world to serve God with gladness;
be of good courage; 
hold fast to that which is good;
render to no one evil for evil; 
strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak;
help the afflicted; honor all people; 
love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Thanks be to God.





GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 
 
THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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Full 30-minute service:

Emmaus Evening Prayer Service February 14, 2021

Emmaus Evening Prayer

Worship and Dinner
The service will be available on YouTube at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner follows the service.
Emmaus style evening prayer takes its name from a story found in Luke 24:13-35 when the risen Christ travels to Emmaus with two unwitting disciples on the day of his resurrection (Sunday). On the road he opens the scriptures to them, causing their hearts to burn within them, and his true identity is finally revealed to them in the breaking of bread at the evening meal. This service uses the liturgy for Holden Evening Prayer. It is intended to be followed by a meal around the dinner table. Consider making your table special by adding a table cloth, using your most festive dinnerware, and/or lighting a candle. Also consider sharing this meal with someone over the phone, especially if you live alone. 
Holden Evening Prayer
by Marty Haugen 
SERVICE OF LIGHT
 
Leader: Jesus Christ is the light of the world;
All: the light no darkness can overcome;
Leader: Stay with us now, for it is evening,
All: and the day is almost over.
Leader: Let your light scatter the darkness,
All: and shine within your people here.
 
Evening Hymn (All sing.)
 
1.Joyous light of heavenly glory, loving glow of God’s own face, you who sing creation’s story, shine on every land and race. Now as evening falls around us, we shall raise our songs to you, God of daybreak, God of shadows, come and light our hearts anew.

2. In the stars that grace the darkness, in the blazing sun of dawn, of the light of peace and wisdom, we can hear your quiet song. Love that fills the night with wonder, love that warms the weary soul, Love that bursts all chains asunder, set us free and make us whole.

3. You who made the heaven’s splendor, every dancing star of night, make us shine with gentle justice, let us each reflect our light. Mighty God of all creation, gentle Christ who lights our way, loving spirit of salvation, lead us on to endless day.
 
Evening Thanksgiving
 
Leader: May God be with you all,
All: and also with you
Leader: Let us sing our thanks to God,
All: it is right to give God thanks and praise.
 
Leader: Blessed are you, Creator of the universe, from old you have led your people by night and day. May the light of your Christ make our darkness bright, for your Word and your presence are the light of our pathways, and you are the light and life of all creation.
All: Amen
 
PSALMODY, READINGS AND CANTICLES

Psalm 141 (All sing)
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
O God, I call to you, come to me now;
O hear my voice when I cry to you.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
Keep watch within me, God;
deep in my heart may the light of your love
be burning bright.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
All praise to the God of all, Creator of life;
all praise to the Christ and the Spirit of love.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
 
(Silence for meditation)
 
Leader: May our prayers come before you, O God, as incense, and may your presence surround and fill us, so that in union with all creation, we might sing your praise and your love in our lives.
All: Amen

GOSPEL: Mark 9:2-9 
The holy gospel according to Mark. 
Glory to you, O Lord.
 
2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” 8Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.  9As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
 
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
 SERMON
 
The light shines in the darkness
All: and the darkness has not overcome it.
 
THE ANNUNCIATION
 
An angel went from God to a town called Nazareth
 to a woman whose name was Mary.
The angel said to her, “Rejoice, O highly favored,
for God is with you.
You shall bear a child, and his name shall be Jesus,
the Chosen One of God most high.”
And Mary said, “I am a servant of my God,
I live to do your will.”
 
THE MAGNIFICAT  (All sing.)
 
1. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you. You have looked with love on your servant here, and blessed me all my life through. Great and might are you, O Holy One, strong is your kindness evermore. How you favor the weak and lowly one, humbling the proud of heart.
 
2. You have cast the mighty down from their thrones, and uplifted the humble of heart, you have filled the hungry with wonderous things, and left the wealthy no part. Great and mighty are you, O Faithful One, strong is your justice, strong your love. As you promised to Sarah and Abraham, kindness forevermore.
 
3. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you. You have looked with love on your servant here, and blessed me all my life through.
 


LITANY AND PRAYERS
 
All:   Refrain:  God of mercy, hold us in love.
 
Leader:
1. In peace, in peace we pray to you:   Refrain
2. For peace and salvation, we pray to you:  Refrain
3. For peace between nations, peace between peoples:  Refrain
4. For we who are gathered to worship and praise you:  Refrain
5. For all of your servants who live out your gospel: Refrain
6. For all those who govern that justice might guide them:  Refrain
7. For all those who labor in service to others:  Refrain
8. Grant weather that nourishes all of creation: Refrain
9. Keep watch on our loved ones and keep us form danger:  Refrain
10: For all the beloved who rest in your mercy:  Refrain
 
 Leader: Help us, comfort us, all of our days:
All: Keep us, hold us, gracious God.
 
Leader: Great and merciful God, Source and Ground of all goodness and life, give to your people the peace that passes all understanding, and the will to live you Gospel of mercy and justice, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
 
Leader: God, remember us in your love, and teach us to pray: All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come: your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
All:  Amen
 
Leader: Let us bless our God:
All: praise and thanks to you.
 
Leader: May God, Creator, bless us and keep us, may Christ be ever light for our lives, may the Spirit of love be our guide and path, for all of our days.
All:  Amen
 
1.10  Assembly Edition G-3460A 
GAI Publications Inc.   7404 S. Mason Avenue Chicago IL  60638

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Emmaus Evening Prayer Service February 7, 2021

Emmaus Evening Prayer

Worship and Dinner
The service will be available on YouTube at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner follows the service.
Emmaus style evening prayer takes its name from a story found in Luke 24:13-35 when the risen Christ travels to Emmaus with two unwitting disciples on the day of his resurrection (Sunday). On the road he opens the scriptures to them, causing their hearts to burn within them, and his true identity is finally revealed to them in the breaking of bread at the evening meal. This service uses the liturgy for Holden Evening Prayer. It is intended to be followed by a meal around the dinner table. Consider making your table special by adding a table cloth, using your most festive dinnerware, and/or lighting a candle. Also consider sharing this meal with someone over the phone, especially if you live alone. 
Holden Evening Prayer
by Marty Haugen 
SERVICE OF LIGHT
 
Leader: Jesus Christ is the light of the world;
All: the light no darkness can overcome;
Leader: Stay with us now, for it is evening,
All: and the day is almost over.
Leader: Let your light scatter the darkness,
All: and shine within your people here.
 
Evening Hymn (All sing.)
 
1.Joyous light of heavenly glory, loving glow of God’s own face, you who sing creation’s story, shine on every land and race. Now as evening falls around us, we shall raise our songs to you, God of daybreak, God of shadows, come and light our hearts anew.

2. In the stars that grace the darkness, in the blazing sun of dawn, of the light of peace and wisdom, we can hear your quiet song. Love that fills the night with wonder, love that warms the weary soul, Love that bursts all chains asunder, set us free and make us whole.

3. You who made the heaven’s splendor, every dancing star of night, make us shine with gentle justice, let us each reflect our light. Mighty God of all creation, gentle Christ who lights our way, loving spirit of salvation, lead us on to endless day.
 
Evening Thanksgiving
 
Leader: May God be with you all,
All: and also with you
Leader: Let us sing our thanks to God,
All: it is right to give God thanks and praise.
 
Leader: Blessed are you, Creator of the universe, from old you have led your people by night and day. May the light of your Christ make our darkness bright, for your Word and your presence are the light of our pathways, and you are the light and life of all creation.
All: Amen
 
PSALMODY, READINGS AND CANTICLES

Psalm 141 (All sing)
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
O God, I call to you, come to me now;
O hear my voice when I cry to you.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
Keep watch within me, God;
deep in my heart may the light of your love
be burning bright.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
All praise to the God of all, Creator of life;
all praise to the Christ and the Spirit of love.
 
Let my prayer rise up as incense before you,
the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you.
 
(Silence for meditation)
 
Leader: May our prayers come before you, O God, as incense, and may your presence surround and fill us, so that in union with all creation, we might sing your praise and your love in our lives.
All: Amen

GOSPEL: Mark 1:29-39
 
The holy gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
 
29As soon as [Jesus and the disciples] left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
  32That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
  35In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” 38He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” 39And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
 
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
 
SERMON
 
The light shines in the darkness
All: and the darkness has not overcome it.
 
THE ANNUNCIATION
 
An angel went from God to a town called Nazareth
 to a woman whose name was Mary.
The angel said to her, “Rejoice, O highly favored,
for God is with you.
You shall bear a child, and his name shall be Jesus,
the Chosen One of God most high.”
And Mary said, “I am a servant of my God,
I live to do your will.”
 
THE MAGNIFICAT  (All sing.)
 
1. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you. You have looked with love on your servant here, and blessed me all my life through. Great and might are you, O Holy One, strong is your kindness evermore. How you favor the weak and lowly one, humbling the proud of heart.
 
2. You have cast the mighty down from their thrones, and uplifted the humble of heart, you have filled the hungry with wonderous things, and left the wealthy no part. Great and mighty are you, O Faithful One, strong is your justice, strong your love. As you promised to Sarah and Abraham, kindness forevermore.
 
3. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you. You have looked with love on your servant here, and blessed me all my life through.
 


LITANY AND PRAYERS
 
All:   Refrain:  God of mercy, hold us in love.
 
Leader:
1. In peace, in peace we pray to you:   Refrain
2. For peace and salvation, we pray to you:  Refrain
3. For peace between nations, peace between peoples:  Refrain
4. For we who are gathered to worship and praise you:  Refrain
5. For all of your servants who live out your gospel: Refrain
6. For all those who govern that justice might guide them:  Refrain
7. For all those who labor in service to others:  Refrain
8. Grant weather that nourishes all of creation: Refrain
9. Keep watch on our loved ones and keep us form danger:  Refrain
10: For all the beloved who rest in your mercy:  Refrain
 
 Leader: Help us, comfort us, all of our days:
All: Keep us, hold us, gracious God.
 
Leader: Great and merciful God, Source and Ground of all goodness and life, give to your people the peace that passes all understanding, and the will to live you Gospel of mercy and justice, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
 
Leader: God, remember us in your love, and teach us to pray: All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come: your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
All:  Amen
 
Leader: Let us bless our God:
All: praise and thanks to you.
 
Leader: May God, Creator, bless us and keep us, may Christ be ever light for our lives, may the Spirit of love be our guide and path, for all of our days.
All:  Amen
 
1.10  Assembly Edition G-3460A 
GAI Publications Inc.   7404 S. Mason Avenue Chicago IL  60638

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One License #A-704422   All scripture readings are from the NRSV. 

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