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Immanuel Lutheran Church 238 Reese Street – Scranton, PA 18508

The First Sunday in Lent February 18, 2018

Our Mission “to continue to build God’s Kingdom by preaching, teaching, and

reaching out lovingly with the Good News of our Savior, Jesus Christ.”

REV. JOHN ZIMMERMAN, PASTOR

ELDERS: WALTER KROPA, JOE LANGAN, NICK SHYSHUK AND MARK STUBLE

ORGANISTS: SHARON LASKOSKY, KAREN MUIR

READER: SAMANTHA KAMLA

CHURCH PHONE: (570) 342-3374; Fax 570-354-2991 PASTOR’S PHONE: (570) 507-6138 E-MAIL: ilcscranton@gmail.com

CHURCH WEB SITE: www.immanuelscranton.org

Immanuel Preschool and Kindergarten 570-961-9080

SCHOOL WEB SITE: LECCS.org

Divine Service: Sunday 10:15 am and 6:30 pm Midweek Prayer Service: Wednesday 7:30 pm

Sunday School: 11:30 am Adult Bible Study: Sunday 11:30 am, Wednesday 6:15 pm

Church Office Hours: Wed., Thurs. and Fri.: 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Pastor Zimmerman holds weekday office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am-12 noon.

He is available by appointment and for emergencies by calling 570.507.6138

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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

OUR UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICE

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as he says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but his very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with him and with one another. Our Lord invites to his table those who trust his words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as he forgives and loves us, that they may show forth his death until he comes again in glory to judge the living and the dead.

Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and since partaking in the sacrament is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet baptized, instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked to speak with our pastor before receiving this holy meal.

If you are not a member and/or will not be receiving the Sacrament, you (and your children) are invited to come forward to the communion rail, and fold your arms over

your chest; the pastor will give a blessing.

For further study, see Matthew 5:23-26; 10:32-33; 18:15-35; 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.

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Divine Service, Setting One

Dear visitors and members, please sign the fellowship pad at the end of your pew. Please note any changes in contact information. Blessings on your worship.

Prelude, Ringing of the Bells, Welcome

Confession and Absolution

Hymn of Invocation: 544 O Love, How Deep v.-v. 1-5

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The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins

and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Kneel/Stand

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We

have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives

you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

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Service of the Word

Introit Ps. 91:9–13; antiphon: Ps. 91:15–16

P When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in | trouble;*

I will rescue him and | honor him. C With long life I will sat- | isfy him*

and show him my sal- | vation. P Because you have made the LORD your | dwelling place—*

the Most High, who is my | refuge— C no evil shall be allowed to be- | fall you,*

no plague come | near your tent. P For he will command his angels con- | cerning you*

to guard you in | all your ways. C On their hands they will | bear you up,*

lest you strike your foot a- | gainst a stone. P You will tread on the lion and the | adder;*

the young lion and the serpent you will trample | underfoot. C Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*

and to the Holy | Spirit; as it was in the be- | ginning,*

is now, and will be forever. | Amen. C When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in | trouble;*

I will rescue him and | honor him. C With long life I will sat- | isfy him*

and show him my sal- | vation.

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Kyrie LSB 152

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

P Let us pray. O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide the people of Your Church that following our Savior we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Old Testament Reading Genesis 22:1–18

After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together. And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here am I, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.

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When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there

and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.” He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”

And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”

A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Gradual Heb. 12:2

[O come, let us fix our eyes on] Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,

who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Epistle James 1:12–18

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

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Holy Gospel Mark 1:9–15

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the first chapter.

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

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Hymn of the Day: 657 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Sermon Rev. John Zimmerman

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Nicene Creed

C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen.

Prayer of the Church

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Offering

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Offertory LSB 159

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Service of the Sacrament

Preface LSB 160

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give

thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who overcame the assaults of the devil and gave His life as a ransom for many that with cleansed hearts we might be prepared joyfully to celebrate the paschal feast in sincerity and truth. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

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Sanctus LSB 161

Prayer of Thanksgiving LSB 161

P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

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The Words of Our Lord LSB 162

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

Lord's Prayer LSB 162

C 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.

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Pax Domini LSB 163

Agnus Dei LSB 163

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Distribution of Holy Communion

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Distribution Hymn: 547 The Lamb

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Distribution Hymn: 438 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth

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Post-Communion Collect

A Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Benediction LSB 166

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Announcements

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Closing Hymn: 544 O Love, How Deep v.-v. 6-7

6 For us He rose from death again; For us He went on high to reign; For us He sent His Spirit here To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.

7 All glory to our Lord and God

For love so deep, so high, so broad; The Trinity whom we adore Forever and forevermore.

Acknowledgments

Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by

Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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Last Week’s Attendance: Sunday: 10:15 am – 57; 6:30 pm – 9; Total – 66

Ash Wednesday: 11:00 am – 20; 7:00 pm – 24; Total - 44

Last Week’s Offerings:

Church - $1,608.00; Missions: $178.00; Improvement: $30.00; World Hunger: $40.00 Total: $ 1,866.00

MEMORIAL DONATIONS A donation was made to the church in loving memory of Irene Armstrong

by Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Co.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The story of “Paul and Timothy” serves as the focus of Sunday School today. Just as many in Paul’s day thought, we think we must do something to be saved. Yet the answer is always Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus, whose resurrection from the dead sealed our salvation and absolved the world. Questions for discussion include “How are you like Timothy?” and “How are we saved from our sin?”

SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION PROJECT

Sunday School is gifting their December-June offerings to Keystone Mission in Scranton (homeless shelter). In addition, the mission also needs supplies. They particularly could use:

Shampoo, Soap, Toothbrushes and toothpaste, Laundry detergent, Cleaning supplies Socks (all sizes – men’s, women’s and children’s)

Nonperishable snacks If you are able to contribute any of these items, they may be dropped off in the tub labeled “Keystone Mission.”

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS In the narthex you will find some Lenten Coin Folders. If you would like to take one and fill it, we will be using the proceeds to provide some extras in our Angel Food boxes for Easter.

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ATTENTION THRIVENT MEMBERS Your CHOICE DOLLARS must be gifted to your favorite charity by March 2018. Both Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Preschool are eligible for Choice Dollars selection. Immanuel Lutheran Church received $1,749 in charitable outreach funding from Thrivent in 2017.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Mark Marzolino - 1/27

Tyler Saita - 1/29 Emily Solsman - 1/29 Michelle Polster - 2/1

Nathan Ellis - 2/3 Mary Datschefski - 2/4 Michele Roman - 2/5

Lee Solsman - 2/5 Athena Smith - 2/6 Rachel Locker - 2/9

Diane OMalley - 2/12

Elvira Brennan - 2/13 James Habeeb Jr. - 2/13 Sydney Richardson - 2/13 Linda Mutsavage - 2/21

Arthur Pencek - 2/22 Kimberly Muir - 2/23

Valerie Sherman - 2/23 Linda Saita - 2/24

Richard Jascovicz - 2/26 Ronald Palermo - 2/28

ANNIVERSARY OF BAPTISM:

Lorraine Shruba - 1/22 John DeFazio - 1/27

Charlotte Jablonski - 1/27 Rebecca Marzolino - 1/28

Brandon Muir - 1/29 Barbara Thomas - 1/30 Theodore Holzman - 2/2 Samantha Gregory - 2/9

Karin Longworth - 2/19 Kynan Longworth - 2/19

Jeffrey Rau - 2/23 Robert Klien - 2/24

Michele Roman - 2/27 Nicholas Roberts - 2/28

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UPCOMING EVENTS TO NOTE SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 24 – 5-7 PM - FAMILY GAME N IGHT SUNDAY , MARCH 11 – LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK SATURDAY , MARCH 24 – 5-7 PM – FAMILY GAME N IGHT

…AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR VBS 2018 – JULY 16-20

Lent and Easter Service Schedule: Sundays February 18 and 25 and March 4, 11, 18 and 25 –

Divine Services at 10:15 am and 6:30 pm Wednesdays February 21 and 28 and March 7, 14 and 21 – Prayer Services at 11 am and 7:30 pm Maundy Thursday, March 29 – Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm Good Friday, March 30 – Tenebrae Service at 7:00 pm Saturday, March 31 – Easter Egg Hunt The Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Day, April 1 Sunrise Service at Evergreen Cemetery – 6:30 am Divine Service – 10:30 am (No Evening Service on Easter Day)

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Mark 1:13 – “And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.” God

the Father cares for Jesus even in the midst of his temptation in the wilds. God cares for us in

every situation as well. Jesus realized this and always acted from the basis of trust in God the

Father’s provision. This is likewise the basis for our life lived in Christ: God cares for us, so we

need not act out of fear or greed.

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From: LutheransForLife.org “In a sense, that is where man is today … dead in sin, awaiting the Exodus led by the Son of Man, the new Moses, into eternal life, undoing the separation of soul and body at death. Lent (and the weakness of our mortal flesh) reminds us of this separation, our sin. Easter reveals to us the Exodus, Christ’s life that sets us free and brings us home.”

James M. Kushiner, The Fellowship of St. James

The only death necessary to save life is Christ’s. God sacrificed His Son so that

no others would have to slaughter theirs (Genesis 22:12-13). Jesus also resisted (Mark 1:13)

Satan’s quick-fix temptation to suicide (jumping from the temple). What He’s done for you, He

does in you – enduring, escaping, overcoming. Because of this, you can receive even physical

difficulty as a good gift from the loving Heavenly Father (James 1:17). Heavenly Father,

deliver us from our efforts to deliver ourselves. Amen.

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This Week’s Schedule:

Sunday: 10:15 am Divine Service

Coffee and fellowship after the service

11:30 am Sunday School and

Adult Bible Study

5:15 pm Confirmation Class

6:30 pm Divine Service

Monday: 6:30 pm Braille

Tuesday: 9:30 am Braille

6:30 pm Preschool Board Meeting

Wednesday: Church Office Open 10 am – 2 pm

6:15 pm Bible Study

7:30 pm Prayer Service

Thursday: Church Office Open 10 am – 2 pm

Friday: Church Office Open 10 am – 2 pm

Saturday: 5:00 pm Game Night