First Sunday in Lent

“Fanfare” from “Grand Partita on Ein Feste Burg”

By Karl Osterland

Played by Pat Berger

At the Cross

Performed by Cornerstone

Prayer of the Day:

Holy God, heavenly Father, in the waters of the flood you saved the chosen, and in the wilderness of temptation you protected your Son from sin. Renew us in the gift of baptism. May your holy angels be with us, that the wicked foe may have no power over us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lessons & Gospel

Today’s Readings	(click each to read in Bible)
1st Lesson	Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm	Psalm 25:1-10
2nd Lesson	1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel	Mark 1:9-15

A reading from Genesis by Sharon Epp

A Gospel reading from Mark by Pastor Steve Kimpel

Gospel Acclamation:

One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

(Matt. 4:4)

Sermon

Genesis 9:8-17

Pastor Steve Kimpel

Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

By Catherine Winkworth and Martin Luther

Played by Pat Berger

ELW Hymn 517

Lord, keep us steadfast in your word;
curb those who by deceit or sword
would wrest the kingdom from your Son
and bring to naught all he has done.

Lord Jesus Christ, your pow’r make known,
for you are Lord of lords alone;
defend your holy church, that we
may sing your praise eternally.

O Comforter of priceless worth,
send peace and unity on earth;
support us in our final strife
and lead us out of death to life.

Prayers

Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer

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.