“To Know Christ and Share God’s Love”

The

of Our Lord

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4500 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO Ph: 303.423.5654 www.holycrosswheatridge.org

Pastor: Ron Bock Intern Pastor: Aly Kohlmeyer Director of Mission & Ministry: Scott Moore Director of Education: Anne Pipho Organist: Susan Cicirello Choir Director: Beth Letendre Youth Director: Allison Schriver Office Manager: Kamila Hosaja

February 23, 2020 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.

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Gathering

Prelude Susan Cicirello “Beautiful Savior” (Wold)

“Partita for Bells” (Thomas) Handbell Choir

Call to Worship In dazzling display, O Lord, you revealed who you are on the mountain. You glowed, you shone— you revealed to us a glimpse of your glory. Elijah was there— Moses, and Peter, and James, and John. A voice came from heaven: “This is my Son, my Beloved. Listen to him!” Open your glory to us. Help us to believe. Reveal yourself to us— and fill us with light!

Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine” #671

Welcome

+ Gathering Song #314 “Arise, Your Light Has Come!”

+ Greeting and Prayer of the Day The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Today, February 23 + Transfiguration of Our Lord

8:15 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. “Fat Sunday” Celebration (Asel Hall) 10:45 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. Women’s H&W

Monday, February 24

9:30 a.m. Forever Young Outing 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts*

Tuesday, February 25

11:00 a.m. Alanon 2:00 p.m. Bible R&C 7:00 p.m. Alanon

Wednesday, February 26 + Ash Wednesday

12:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. SonRise Singers 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. Alanon

Thursday, February 27

6:30 p.m. Council Meeting

Friday, February 28

9:30 a.m. Troubadours 10:30 a.m. Alanon 12:00 p.m. Alanon

Saturday, February 29

11:00 a.m. David Roll Funeral Service

Sunday, March1 + Lent 1

8:15 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour & Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Parent Forum 10:45 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Book Group 12:00 p.m. Women’s H&W

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Ministers: The People of Holy Cross Pastor: Ron Bock Intern Pastor: Aly Kohlmeyer Assisting Minister: John England

Readers: Susan Stitt/Steve Iona Acolytes: Charlie Rex/Kennan Narracci Communion Stewards: Martha Lydick, Anne Pipho & Hazel Rex/Paula and Ralph Bunge & Jackson Major

Usher Captains: Wayne Soderfelt & Guy Stanfield

Sound Tech: Maurice Lydick

Tellers: Cheryl Almquist & Kathy Wannamaker/Anne Marie Kaspersen & Alyssa Kaspersen Communion Clean Up: Diane Brunson & Diane Svensk/Janet and Steve Iona

Greeters: Voanne and Norma Bertelsen/Kathleen Gunderson Bread Baker: Voanne Bertelsen Flower Delivery: Gordy Ellingson Hospitality Table: Voanne Bertelsen/ Betty Morgan Welcome Pads: Voanne Bertelsen

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THANK YOU to all our volunteers who serve today—and through the

week!

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This Week at Holy Cross Those Who Serve Today

+ Kyrie Setting 1 P. 98

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• ARE YOU A FIRST-TIME GUEST WITH US this morning? Welcome to Holy Cross! Please stop by our Hospitality Table as you leave the worship area to receive a gift of thanks for worshiping with us!

• COFFEE HOUR AND SUNDAY SCHOOL are held at 9:30 a.m. (between services) in the Fireside Lounge. Please join us.

• JUST A REMINDER: Children are always welcome in worship (even if they get a little fussy sometimes). That’s why we created our Prayground. However, if you feel the need to take them out of the sanctuary, there are speakers in the lobby, so you can still participate as you’d like.

• RESTROOMS are located down both hallways outside the worship area. Look for the signs above the restroom doors.

We Pray For Each Other and The World

We pray for The family, friends and loved ones of Duane Chesley, The family, friends and

loved ones of Annely and Fred Peterson (Anne Marie Kaspersen’s mother and father),

Shirley Lemons, Lillian McFerran, Marilyn and Dave Roll, Theresa Kinning-Pflueger,

The Family and loved ones of Elise Behnke (Mother of Susan Raines), The Family and

loved ones of Pastor Tom Guinn, Lloyd Eargle (father of Kelly Eargle), Judy Makowski,

Suzanne Stanfield and Shaundra Rana. We pray for all of the homebound members of

Holy Cross and their faithful caregivers.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

The next Blood Pressure Screening will take place on TODAY from

9:15-9:45 a.m. Thank you to Diane Brunson for volunteering your

time!

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+ Prayer of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray… O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

+ Hymn of Praise: “Beautiful Savior” #838

Children’s Sermon

Word

Response to the Readings: The Word of the Lord./ Thanks be to God.

First Lesson: 2 Peter 1:16-21

+ Gospel Acclamation ELW Setting 1 P. 102

+ Benediction and Dismissal Go in peace. Let your light shine. Thanks be to God.

Postlude: “Agincourt Hymn” (Dunstable) Susan Cicirello

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Liturgy from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting 1. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-720269

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ALL ARE INVITED TO THE FEAST! As we gather at the table of the Lord today to celebrate Holy Communion, we want everyone to know that all are invited to come, eat and drink of the forgiveness God provides. You don’t have to be a member of Holy Cross, nor do you have to be Lutheran to participate with us. It is Jesus who invites all of us to come; and we invite you.

GLUTEN-FREE WAFERS AND WHITE GRAPE JUICE are available with Holy Communion, if you would prefer them. Just let the communion server know.

JOIN US FOR “FAT SUNDAY” TODAY—a party in Asel Hall at 9:30 a.m. (taking the place of Sunday School). Pancakes, sausage, games, party hats, beads, great fellowship—all wrapped up into one morning before our Lenten journey begins. Come join us!

DO YOU LIKE HAVING AN EASTER BREAKFAST SERVED ON EASTER MORNING? How much? We’re beginning our Lent & Easter planning, and are looking for some folks who would be willing to put an Easter Breakfast into the plans. If you are interested, talk to Pastor Ron or Scott Moore. Let’s get some people together & have some fun!

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+ Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 The holy gospel according to Matthew, the seventeenth chapter.

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

Sermon Pastor Ron Bock

+ Hymn of the Day: “How Good, Lord, to be Here!” #315

+ Prayers of the Church + Sharing of Peace

Meal

Offering of Our Gifts and Tithes Anthem: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” (Kinyon) Handbell Choir

+ Offering Song: “Create in Me” #185

+ Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Come, Lord Jesus, be the Host; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Let these gifts to us be blest; and feed the church, each hungry guest. Amen.

+ Words of Institution + Lord’s Prayer

The Congregation is invited to join hands

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. Amen.

Communion Songs:

“The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing”—#531

“In Thee Is Gladness”—#867

“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”—#834

+ Communion Blessing + Prayer after Communion

Sending

+ Sending Song: “Farewell to Alleluia” (Sung to tune #613 ELW, “Thy Holy Wings”)

(Please face the Cross as it passes)

In keeping with a venerable Christian tradition, the word “Alleluia!” will not be sung or spoken in our worship through-out the Lenten season—”buried”, as it were, until its glorious return at Easter. This song signifies our “giving up” of Allelu-ia! for Lent.

Sanctuary Lamp for the Month of February is given by Joe Zwiener, in memory of

Marilyn Zwiener

ADULT EDUCATION

February 23rd:

- Fat Sunday Celebration! Join us in Asel Hall for a

delicious pancake breakfast, games and fun!

March 1st: - The Environmental Stewardship Team presents Carrie Martin-Haley of the Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES). Carrie will inform us of the work of IES. Their two main focuses are the Tree Project and the Chemical Project, and they do many workshops and much hands-on training of folks from school age through adults. It promises to be an interesting session.

- Parent and All Community Forum - Robbie's Hope We have all experienced some sort of tragedy in our lives at one point. It is important to be part of a community such as Holy Cross to help one another through hardships. Robbie's Hope will be coming to share their story and how to help kids and one another through the struggles and hardships that come from experiencing a tragedy. We hope you can join us in the Youth Room!

YOUTH NEWS

February 23rd:

- Fat Sunday Celebration & Fundraiser for

Youth Mission Trip

March 1st:

- We have all experienced some sort of tragedy in

our lives at one point. It is important to be part of a

community such as Holy Cross to help one

another through hardships. Robbie's Hope will be coming on March 1st during Sunday

School to share their story and how to help kids (and one another) through the struggles

and hardships that come from experiencing a tragedy. We hope you can join us in the

Youth Room!

FOREVER YOUNG

Tour the Assumption of the Theotokos Greek

Orthodox Cathedral of Denver

Monday, February 24th

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Join us for a guided tour of the Assumption of the Theotokos

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver, near Alameda and

Colorado Blvd. Transportation from Holy Cross will be provided.

Deadline to sign up is TODAY.

MILESTONE MINISTRY CLASS

Calling all second graders for the Milestone Ministry Class on The

Lord's Prayer! We will be meeting on two Sundays, March 1st

and 8th at 9:30 a.m. during Sunday School. Bring a parent or

grandparent if they would like to learn along with you!

Call Kim Guinn if you have any questions (303)423-7726.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM

The Environmental Stewardship Team would like to thank

members of the congregation who supported the Valentines

for Trees Project for the Institute for Environmental Solutions

(IES). We sold 78 valentines at $5 each and there were also

a few donations. The total taken in was $405. Thanks so

much! IES will make a presentation at the adult ed class at

9:30 a.m. on March 1st in Asel Hall, where speakers will tell

us more about the Tree Project and the renovation of

Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge. Please try to attend.

Lent begins this Wednesday. Come join us for Ash Wednesday worship

12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.