Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church & Preschool

Welcome!

We extend a warm welcome to all who worship here this evening. For our midweek Lenten journey we focus on the message of Christ and Him crucified on Calvary’s cross. For it is the road of the cross that we travel as God’s pilgrims here on this earth and it is the message of the cross that gives us all hope and joy as we travel life’s journey. So whether you are toward the beginning of life’s journey, approaching the end or somewhere in between, we pray you may be blessed by these Lenten services as we hear and rejoice in the message of Christ crucified.

† In Nomine Jesu †

Lighting of the candles and the Ringing of the chimes.

The congregation is invited to please stand.

The Invocation

P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

Opening Versicles and Gloria Patri

P: Return to the Lord Your God, for He is gracious and merciful,

C: Slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.

P: Jesus said, “If any man would come after Me,

C: Let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

P: Christ was wounded for our transgressions.

C: He was bruised for our iniquities.

A: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Amen.

A Hymn: LSB #440 (v. 1) - “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now”

1. Jesus, I will ponder now on Your holy passion;

With Your Spirit me endow for such meditation.

Grant that I in love and faith may the image cherish

Of Your suff’ring, pain, and death that I may not perish.

The congregation may be seated.

The Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

P: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

P: In many and various ways God spoke to His people of old by the prophets.

C: But now in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.

A Hymn: LSB #685 - “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus”

The Sermon - “The Reason to Endure”

The Offering Is Received (So we might properly minister to your needs, please fill out an attendance card from the pew rack and pass it to the center aisle where the ushers will collect them.)

The congregation is invited to please stand.

The Versicles: LSB pp. 286-287

Luther’s Evening Prayer: LSB pp. 287

The Lord’s Prayer

P: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

C: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed by 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.

The Benedicamus and Blessing

P: Let us bless the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

P: The Lord bless us, defend us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

C: Amen.

The congregation may be seated.

Closing Hymn: LSB #718 - “Jesus, Lead Thou On”

Organ Postlude

† Soli Deo Gloria †

We give thanks to God for those who serve as we worship:

Pastor:...................................................................... Rev. Troy Slater

Organist:......................................................... Mrs. Lori Moldenhauer

Elder................................................................... Mr. Kenny Pigorsch