ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF STEINBACH INC. MEMBER OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA

465 Henry Street, Steinbach MB R5G 0H1 204-326-3758 Fax 204-326-2548

email: office@stpaulsteinbach.org www.stpaulsteinbach.org

Lead Pastor: Rev. Terry Gudmundson 204-380-3293

Associate Pastor: Rev. Melissa Frankland 204-293-7930

THE NUMBERS

ATTENDANCE: March 18: 9:25 - 156; 11:05 - 68 Christian Education - 46: Teachers/Guides - 19 March 21 Lenten Healing Service - 49

OFFERING: March 18 - $8,042.20

Sunday, March 25, 2018Sunday, March 25, 2018Sunday, March 25, 2018Sunday, March 25, 2018

Welcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Traditional Worship Service

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Today 1:00 Young Adults at the home of Jacob & Mia Tamlin Tuesday 10:00 Communion @ Fernwood Place 1:30 Lutheran Church Women Group 1 6:30 Gr. 5 Communion Course 7:00 All Committees Night Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship 10:00 Quilting Thursday 7:30 Maundy Thursday Worship Service with Communion Friday 10:00 Good Friday Worship Service 10:00 Stations of the Cross Walk from Our Savior Roman Catholic Church to St. Paul’s Saturday 10:00-12:00 Family Easter Journey & Gr. 5 Communion Bread-baking Sunday 7:30 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service with Communion 8:30-9:30 Easter Potluck Breakfast 9:25 Traditional Service & Gr. 5 First Communion

LOOKING AHEAD:

• Sunday, April 15, 2:00 pm, Family Crokinole tournament & potluck supper

OUR MISSION

God’s purpose for St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is: Accepting all people through God’s grace,

sharing our faith in Christ, and making disciples.

HOLY COMMUNION

G od feeds and renews us with the presence of Jesus Christ. In Christ’s body and blood given to

us, God forgives us and nourishes us for mission. In response to the Lord’s invitation I come - confessing my sin, trusting that the Lord is truly present, believing that to receive Him is to receive forgiveness - to partake of the Lord’s Supper. People of all ages and faith commu-nities are welcome.

Holy Communion is served in a continuous format unless announced otherwise. Participants are asked to fill out a registration card, available in the pews or at both entrances, and place them in the baskets at the entrances, or in the offering plates.

Ushers will direct you toward the aisle to come forward to the serving stations. If you desire to commune, extend your hand to the server who will place a wafer in your hand. If you prefer a gluten-free wafer, simply say “gluten-free” to the server. Wine is served from the chalice or individual cups; white grape juice is served from individual cups.

Come and hold in your hand and taste on your lips the love we cannot comprehend.

Did You Know?

What does it mean to have the

same mind as Christ? The

short answer is to focus on

what our Lord does during

these three special days - Palm

Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. These

three days help us to understand what St. Paul was

saying in Philippians 2: “Let this mind be in you

which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form

of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with

God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the

form of a servant…” On Palm Sunday, Jesus rides

into Jerusalem not on a grand horse, with armies all

around him, but as a poor servant on a lowly

donkey.

On Maundy Thursday, again, Jesus takes the position

of the servant as he teaches his disciples the greatest

commandment - “To love one another.” How do we

show that love? Jesus showed it by humbly taking

the place of a servant as he lovingly washed his disci-

ples’ feet. And on Good Friday, our Lord humbled

himself by “becoming obedient to the point of

death, even the death of the cross.” (Phil 2:8). Thus,

what does it mean to have the same mind as Christ?

It means to look outside ourselves, and to identify

areas in our lives where we can serve. It means to

care for one another, to love one another, and to

forgive one another.

HEY KIDS!

AN EASTER JOURNEY

FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

Saturday, March 31, 10:00 am-12:00

* Crafts * Egg Coloring * Egg Hunt

Bring your whole family,

parents, grandparents,

anyone who wants to come.

All are welcome!

Volunteers are needed to man the craft stations,

and to help with set-up/clean-up.

Please contact Nichole Borkowsky, 204-326-5831.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS THE WAY OF SORROWS

On Good Friday, March 30, we are invited to join our brothers and sisters from Christ Our Saviour Roman Catholic Parish on a walking

pilgrimage as we recall our Lord’s final journey on earth. The Stations of the Cross will begin at 10 am at Christ our Saviour Roman Catholic Church, and will end with the 14th/final station, “Jesus is laid in the tomb”, at our church. Each Station will be re-enacted, will include Scripture, a short meditation, prayers, and song. The whole walk will take approximately an hour. We encourage you to come and see, come and join our brothers and sisters in Christ as we meditate on Christ’s love for us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak with Rev. Melissa.

EASTER BREAKFAST REMINDER The Easter Potluck Breakfast takes place next Sunday, April 1. Volunteers are needed and welcomed to help set out food and clean up after the meal. Call Susan Nickel, 204-371-4895 to let her know you want to help, or just come. Breakfast runs from 8:30-9:25 am. See you there.

ATTENTION ALL YOUTH (grades 9-12): The April activity calendar is in your mailbox. Be sure to take home a copy today to see what’s in store.

COMING SOON: Family Crokinole Tournament on Sunday, April 15, 2:00 pm, followed by a potluck dinner at 5:00 pm. Watch for more details next week!

ASSISTANT MANAGER REQUIRED Soup’s On is in the process of hiring an Assistant Manager. If you are interested, please check out their website @ steinbachsoupson.com for details.

THANK YOU DEPARTMENT

• To Sunday school students and teachers for their enthu-siastic presence in the parade and songs at the 9:25 am service this morning.

• To all involved in making/pinning the palm crosses.

• To all who have assisted with the service today, with special mention to Eleanor Falk for sharing her gift of music at the 9:25 am service.

ON SALE NOW!

SPENST BROS. PIZZA Cost: $10.50 ea

(12” two-topping)

A ST. PAUL’S YOUTH PROJECT All proceeds to Youth Events

To place your order contact:

Jacob @ 204-326-3758

or any of the youth

Sale

ends

April 12

wish me to do with the man you call the King of the Jews?’ 13They shouted back, ‘Crucify him!’ 14Pilate asked them, ‘Why, what evil has he done?’ But they shouted all the more, ‘Crucify him!’ 15So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. 16 Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the pal-ace (that is, the governor’s headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. 17And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him. 18And they began saluting him, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ 19They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him. 20After mock-ing him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. 21 They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. 22Then they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull). 23And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. 24And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take. 25 It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. 26The inscription of the charge against him read, ‘The King of the Jews.’ 27And with him they crucified two ban-dits, one on his right and one on his left. 29Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, ‘Aha! You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, 30save yourself, and come down from the cross!’ 31In the same way the chief priests, along with the scribes, were also mocking him among themselves and saying, ‘He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down from the cross now, so that we may see and believe.’ Those who were crucified with him also taunted him. 33 When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 34At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ 35When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, ‘Listen, he is calling for Elijah.’ 36And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, ‘Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.’ 37Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. 38And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. 39Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, ‘Truly this man was God’s Son!’

L. The Gospel of the Lord. C. Praise to you, O Christ.

↓ Message Hymn of the Day:

“My Song Is Love Unknown” (v.1-4) - # 343 ↑ Apostles’ Creed - p. 105 Prayers of the People Confession & Forgiveness - p. 94-96 Sharing of the Peace ↓ Offering ↑ Offertory - Doxology - # 884 The Great Thanksgiving - p. 206-207 The Lord’s Prayer - p. 208

↓ Communion Hymns (sung during the distribution):

“Come to the Table” (sung 2x) - # 481 “Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup” - # 492 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” - # 742 “Beautiful Savior” - # 838

“Jesus Loves Me!” - # 595 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” - # 733 ↑ Prayer after Communion The Benediction - Blessing Sending Song (sung to tune of # 676):

“Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” - # 346

HOLY COMMUNION

Holy Communion is offered in the CONTINUOUS FORMAT today. Registration cards are available in the pews and at both entrances. Participants are

asked to fill out a card and place it in the basket provided or in the offering plate. All are welcome at God’s table.

Next Sunday, Grade 5 students who have completed the Communion Course, will receive their first communion during the 9:25 am service. We look forward to sharing this special time with them and their families.

PRAYER REMINDERS In your prayers this week, please remember Bob Angell, Jac Doerksen, Mary Ann Harder, Katarina Grienke, Chris Funk, Laura Heckert, Tina Heckert,

Wanda Hoehn, Marlene Klassen, Evelyn (Art) Krentz, Emma Kuehn, Henrietta Reimer, Helmuth Renz and Elsie Schilke.

GIFT OF REMEMBRANCE In a tribute of love and remembrance, a Memorial Gift has been received from Ray and Flora Schalla in loving memory of Ray’s uncle, Fred Schalla, who passed away March 24, 2009. “Time may pass and fade away, but silent thoughts and memories stay.”

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY Our sympathy to Pastor Terry and Susan Gudmundson and family on the passing of Pastor Terry’s father, Earl Gudmundson, age 80, who passed away on Wednes-day, March 21 at the Gimli Hospital.

Sympathy also to Chris and Darlene Turner and family on the passing of dear friend, John Skikivich, who passed away at Bethesda Personal Care Home on Tuesday, March 20. A memorial service will take place here on Thursday, March 29, 2:00 pm, with Rev. Melissa officiat-ing. May our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, grant comfort, strength and peace now and in the days to come.

WELCOME NEWCOMERS Today it is our pleasure and privilege to welcome into our midst Jennifer (Jon) Waite and their daughters Rebekah and Hannah as they join the St. Paul’s Church family. The Waites reside in LaBroquerie where Jennifer is employed with Arborgate School as an Educational Assis-tant. The girls attend classes at Ecole St. Joachim, Rebekah in grade 9 and Hannah in grade 7. May they be blessed as they worship and serve at St. Paul’s.

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON BACK PAGE

Please Note: Small numbers (eg. p. 211) refer to liturgical settings at the beginning of the Lutheran Book of Worship.

Larger bold numbers (eg. # 239) refer to hymn numbers. The up arrow means the congregation is asked to stand, the down arrow, to be seated.

Welcome & Announcements

↑ LITURGY OF THE PALMS: P. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. C. Hosanna in the highest!

Introduction

Gospel Reading: Mark 11:7-11

Gathering Song & Sunday School Procession:

“All Glory, Laud, and Honor” - # 344

↓ Sunday School Sings

LITURGY OF THE PASSION:

↑ GREETING: P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C. And also with you.

The Kyrie - p. 203

PRAYER OF THE DAY: L. Let us pray together: All. Almighty and ever-living God, in tender love for

all our human race you sent your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take our flesh and suffer death upon a cruel cross. May we follow the example of his great humility, and share in the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

GOD’S WORD: Reader Russell Kihn

↓ FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-9a

4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens— wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. 5 The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backwards. 6 I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. 7 The Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; 8 he who vindicates me is near.

Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. 9 It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty?

L. The Word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.

SECOND READING: Philippians 2:5-11

5Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

L. The Word of the Lord.

C. Thanks be to God.

↑ Lenten Gospel Acclamation (sung) - p. 205 We are turning, Lord, to hear you; you are merciful and kind, slow to anger, rich in blessing, and with love to us inclined.

HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 15:1-39

Congregational response after the announcement: Glory to you, O Lord.

1 As soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a con-sultation with the elders and scribes and the whole coun-cil. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. 2Pilate asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ He answered him, ‘You say so.’ 3Then the chief priests accused him of many things. 4Pilate asked him again, ‘Have you no answer? See how many charges they bring against you.’ 5But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed. 6 Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked. 7Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had commit-ted murder during the insurrection. 8So the crowd came and began to ask Pilate to do for them according to his custom. 9Then he answered them, ‘Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?’ 10For he realized that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over. 11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them in-stead. 12Pilate spoke to them again, ‘Then what do you

PASSION/ PALM SUNDAY

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