Fifth Sunday in Lent

The Word of God Is Source and Seed

By Nancy Raabe

Played by Pat Berger

The Old Rugged Cross

Performed by Cornerstone

Prayer of the Day:

O God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen us to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in your Son, 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	Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm	Psalm 51:1-12
2nd Lesson	Hebrews 5:5-10
Gospel	John 12:20-33

A reading from Psalm by Sharon E.

A Gospel reading from John by Pastor Steve Kimpel

Gospel Acclamation:

Sermon

Psalm 119:9-16

Pastor Steve Kimpel

Psalm 119:9-16 is an alternative reading for 3-21. Please click HERE to read in the Bible.

Seed That in Earth Is Dying

Played by Pat Berger

ELW Hymn 330

Seed that in earth is dying
grows into ears of grain.
Grapes that are crushed in the vessel
turn into golden wine.
God, through this mystery grant us
faith in our deepest darkness,
life in our night and death.

We were baptized in Jesus,
into his death and grave,
to resurrection’s promise:
praise and eternal life.
Heaven’s own praises begin here
where you yourself are near us,
deep in our night and death.

Seed that in earth is dying
rises to bear much fruit.
Christ, as we meet at your table,
give us the bread of life.
Lord, we do thank and adore you!
Unceasing praise of the ages
rises from night and death.

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.