Sunday Worship - March 22, 2020

Dear people of God at Peace: TODAY we are the church at worship! – in our own homes.
For children:  Get ready for worship by opening up the attachment “10 Spiritual Activities for Families at Home” and help your child(ren) join in your worship today.
For everyone else: Thank you for your patience as we look for meaningful ways to share in worship together – at a distance!  
​Here are ways to access these resources:  (1) Click on this playlist to access all the YouTube worship videos in sequence. (2) print out this email and follow along joining in on parts for the congregation, or (3) scroll through this email to join in the congregation parts and click on each video.
A “help feature”: Click on this brief tutorial to get some help on YouTube.
 
Now is the Time to Worship
 
Video: Pastor Dale’s welcome and general announcement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK4jMsu2--c

 
Say:    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.
 
Video:  Musical Offering “Spirit of God”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82VAeMyw080
 
Video:  Outreach Announcement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyjO_EEdOmM
 
Video & Sing along: KYRIE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoCPxhdk3t4
 
            A: In peace, in peace, let us pray to the Lord
            C: Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
A: For the Reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.
            C: Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
A: For your people here, who have come to give you praise, for the strength to live your Word, let us pray to the Lord.
            C: Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
            A: Help, save and defend us, O God.
            C: Amen
 
Prayer of the Day: 
Say:    Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come among us. By your gracious life and death for us, bring light into the darkness of our hearts, and anoint us with your Spirit, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
 
PSALM: Psalm 23
Video and say responsively: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6IiZiKTXIw
 
1The LORD is my shepherd;
            I shall not be in want.
2The LORD makes me lie down in green pastures
            and leads me beside still waters.
3You restore my soul, O LORD,
            and guide me along right pathways for your name's sake.
4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil;
            for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
            you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
            and I will dwell in the house of the | LORD forever.
 
Video – Children’s message  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfZ0TAiGD2c
 
Video – Gospel reading:  John 9:1-41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY87S-yyBAY
 
Video – Sermon:  Deacon Tracy Katschke  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EcsTTKvPV4
 
Video & Sing along – Hymn of the Day: “Amazing Grace how Sweet the Sound” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX3k1QJp-hE
 
Amazing grace! – how sweet the sound – that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.
 
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!
 
Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come;
‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
 
The Lord has promised good to me; his word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
 
When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun.
 
Video & Join in:  Prayers of the People, Lord’s Prayer (say together), Blessing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK28QaXH2iU
 
 
How to give your offering now? The work of our church goes on as we learn how to operate in a “new normal” for now.  We ARE the church in all circumstances.  If you were giving an offering at worship, please continue your generous financial support by one of these options: 
·       mailing your offerings to the church office; 
·       use your bank’s website “send-payment” feature;
·       go to PLC website www.peacelutheranlz.com and click on “make a donation;” or
·       download and use the app we recommend:  https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app
 
Go in peace, serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
 
 
 
LET US KNOW...
 
1.     Did you engage with these at-home worship resources?  If so, how? with whom? when?
2.     What did you appreciate? We'd love to hear back.
3.     What suggestions do you have - we are all on a new learning curve these days!
4.     What prayer would you add -- for yourself,... for your church,... for the world?
 
Please send your response to:
office@peacelutheranlz.com
or
pastor@peacelutheranlz.com
 

 
Next Sunday (March 29) Scripture Reflection: John 11:1-45.
This narrative describes the context for one of Jesus’ most profound miracles, the raising of Lazarus from death. Jesus, after long-distance correspondence with Lazarus’ family (his BFFs), and after arriving at the scene to meet up with his grieving friends, he is brought to the tomb where Lazarus is laid.  There, Jesus wept.  A most compelling moment in this story, and insight into who Jesus is FOR YOU, and how Jesus is FOR YOU.  He is a dearest friend, who can identify with the griefs, stresses, crises, and troubles YOU experience.  While we are not able these days to take communion at church and hear the words, “Given and shed FOR YOU,” please be assured every day and every moment Jesus is FOR YOU… his body broken FOR you and his blood shed FOR YOU.  Say Amen!
 
Please let us know how YOU are doing – or if you, your neighbor, or someone you know has any need!      
Pastor Dale Ziemer: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com
Office: office@peacelutheranlz.com
Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com
 
We are saving lives by offering our worship to God in this format instead of gathering face to face.   The only tool available right now to SLOW the spread of the coronavirus is distance – social distance.  For this reason, our church building is closed.  Pastor Dale, Tracy and Allison are all working out of our homes. We are following protocols that follow state and local guidelines.