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King of Kings Lutheran Church Connecting People to Christ Now and Forever

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Promise Sunday

Sunday, March 31, 2019 11:00 am

A sower went out to sow…

“From His Fullness We Have

Received Grace Upon Grace!”

John 1:16

In Joyful Response!

Promise Sunday

King of Kings Lutheran Church Connecting People to Christ Now and Forever

3621 Socialville-Foster Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 513.398.6089 www.koklcms.org

Rev. John W. Mueller, Pastor ([email protected]; ext. 302 or 513.509.3791) Debbie Billman, Director, Worship & Music Ministries ([email protected]; ext. 325 or 513.477.4351)

Vicky Lesiak, Early Childhood Education Ministries Director ([email protected]; ext. 304) Malinda Long-Copland, Administrative Assistant ([email protected])

Sydney Van Pelt, Church Office Assistant ([email protected]; ext. 301)

Welcome to King of Kings! Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will draw you closer to the living God through your time of worship with us today and strengthen your connection to Christ our Savior. Please refer to the maps at both entrances for location of rooms.

A staffed nursery is available for children through kindergarten age.

Prayer cards are available just outside the Worship Center (gym).

The Education hour begins at 9:45 am. Current studies include:

Adults: Life Together, Set Apart (Pastor John, Fellowship Hall)

Junior and Senior High Youth (grades 6 – 12): Not-So-Nice Bible Stories – Master Criminals (Laura Pieper and Su Polzin, room 100)

Sunday School: Hands-On Bible Study (ages 3 through grade 5, gather in Luther Chapel for opening)

“In Joyful Response!” (John 1:16)

Welcome to Promise Sunday! When we – with the help of the Holy Spirit – spend

part of our time in Lent revisiting our God in action through the pages of

Scripture, we see God, without hesitation, piling up His blessings – blessings the

Apostle John identifies as “grace upon grace”. God’s amazing and undeserving

giving – especially as seen in His greatest gift, His Savior Son – prompts our

eagerness to willingly bring our gifts and promises before Him on this special day!

May the Holy Spirit shape and empower our daily giving as we, with eyes of faith,

continue to see what God has given, and what God is, right now, graciously

giving!

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mailto:malinda.longcopland


+ In the Name of Jesus +

Sunday, March 31, 2019; 11:00 am

Entrance Music “To Know You” by Casting Crowns

“To God Alone” by Aaron Shust

Greeting and Announcements Pastor John

We Prepare our Hearts for Worship Lighting of the Candles

Preparation for Confession “The Heart of Worship”

When the music fades, all is stripped away, and I simply come. Longing just to bring something that’s of worth that will bless Your heart.

I’ll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself is not what You have required. You search much deeper within through the way things appear.

You’re looking into my heart.

I’m coming back to the heart of worship And it’s all about You, it’s all about You, Jesus.

I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it, When it’s all about You, it’s all about You, Jesus.

Words and music by Matt Redman; ©1999 Kingsways Thankyou Music CCLI #677188

We Confess Our Sins

P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: The Lord says to His people: “I am a jealous God. Worship only Me.” C: Forgive us, Lord, for our half-hearted worship and for our lack of devotion to

You. P: The Lord says to His people: “Everything you have is a gift from Me. Use it for My

glory and to advance My Kingdom on earth.” C: Forgive us, Lord, for hoarding the treasures You have so freely given. P: The Lord says to His people: “Love one another as I have loved You.” C: Forgive us, Lord, for our selfish attitudes and our lack of love. ALL: Forgive us, Lord. (silence)

We Rejoice in God’s Forgiveness

P: The Lord says to His people: “I loved the world so much that I gave My one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”

C: Thank You, Lord, for the gift of Your Son and the forgiveness He brings. P: The Lord says to His people: “You are My workmanship. I created you anew in

Christ Jesus, so you can do the good things I planned for you long ago.” C: Help us, Lord, to live for Your glory. May Your love compel us to do all those

things You have planned for each of us and use all we have for Your purposes. Thank You for calling us Your own. Amen.

P: In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

Response of Gratitude “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.

The Lord has promised good to me; His Word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free. My God, my Savior, has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace.

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free. My God, my Savior, has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine. But God who called me here below, will be forever mine,

Will be forever mine, will be forever mine.

Words to verses by John Newton, additional lyrics by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio Music to verses is Traditional American melody; arrangement and chorus by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio

©2006 worshiptogether.com Songs/sixsteps Music CCLI #677188

The Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 12: 1 – 6 (The Lord’s people break out in song because of their salvation, proclaiming God’s deeds to all.)

The Epistle Lesson 2 Corinthians 5: 16 – 21 (God has redeemed and restored the believer into a new sphere of existence, recreated as a person of faith in Jesus Christ who desires to live in and for Him alone. As recipients of God’s grace, God has called those who believe to be witnesses to those who do not yet know Him of God’s gracious restoration through His Savior Son.)

1You will say in that day: “I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.

2”Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD

is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”

3With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 4And you will say in that day: “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.

5”Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. 6Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”

16From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Preparation to Hear the Gospel “You are So Good to Me”

The CrossConnections Team

You are beautiful, my sweet, sweet song…You are beautiful, my sweet, sweet song.

You are beautiful, my sweet, sweet song…and I will sing again.

You are so good to me; You heal my broken heart; You are my Father in heaven (2X)


You ride upon the clouds; You lead me to the truth; You are the Spirit inside me (2X)


You are beautiful, my sweet, sweet song…and I will sing again.

You are my strong melody; You are my dancing rhythm.

You are my perfect rhyme; And I will sing of You forever.

You poured out all Your blood; You died upon the cross;

You are my Jesus who loves me (2X)


You are beautiful, my sweet, sweet song…and I will sing again. (repeat)

You are my Father in heaven;

You are the Spirit inside me;

You are my Jesus who loves me…

Words and music by Ben Pasley, Don Chaffer, and Robin Pasley; © 1999 Hey Ruth Music (Admin. by Word Music Group, Inc.); Squint Songs (Admin. by Word Music Group, Inc.); Blue Renaissance Music

CCLI License # 677188

The Holy Gospel (please rise) John 1: 14 – 17 (Christ is an interminable well, the chief source of all grace, truth, righteousness, wisdom, and life – without limit, measure, or end.)

14And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15(John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

We Confess our Christian Faith

P: Not only are we called to confess what we have done and what we have failed to do, but we are also called to confess what we believe about God and the mission that He has given. The act of worshippers confessing what they believe about God is the most ancient component of Christian worship. This morning we will use the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed with its explanation from the Small Catechism as our confession of faith.

P: What is the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed? C: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy

Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

P: What does this mean? C: I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and

also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.

Children’s Message Pastor John

Message Hymn “Take My Life”

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold; Take my intellect and use ev’ry pow’r as Thou shalt choose.

Ev’ry pow’r as Thou shalt choose.

Take my will and make it Thine, it shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is Thine own, it shall be Thy royal throne.

It shall be Thy royal throne. (to page 6)

Message Hymn “Take My Life”

Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.

Ever, only, all for Thee.

Words by Frances R. Havergal, music by Henri A. Cesar Malan; public domain

The Message “The Love of Christ Compels Us!”

Pastor John

Text: John 1:16

In Joyful Response

Explanation of Giving our Promises Pastor John

Song of Preparation “The Heart of Worship”

King of endless worth, no one could express how much You deserve. Though I’m weak and poor, all I have is Yours, every single breath.

I’ll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself is not what You have required. You search much deeper within through the way things appear.

You’re looking into my heart.


I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it, When it’s all about You, it’s all about You, Jesus.


I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it, When it’s all about You, it’s all about You, Jesus; it’s all about You, Jesus.

Words and music by Matt Redman; ©1999 Kingsways Thankyou Music CCLI #677188

Prayer of Preparation Pastor John

Time of Meditation

(We will come forward to offer our promises and our gifts during the meditation.)

Prayer of Dedication Pastor John

Prayer of the Church

P: Lord, in Your mercy, C: Hear our prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer

ALL: 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.

Challenge

Blessing

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: Amen.

Closing Praise “Your Name”

As morning dawns and evening fades, You inspire songs of praise That rise from earth to touch Your heart and glorify Your name.

Your name is a strong and mighty tower, Your name is a shelter like no other.

Your name: let the nations sing it louder, ‘Cause nothing has the power to save…but Your name.

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His Vision in Action

God’s limitless giving prompts our consistently honoring Him with our proportionate giving!

Closing Praise (continued) “Your Name”

Jesus, in Your name we pray, come and fill our hearts today. Lord, give us strength to live for You and glorify Your name.

Your name is a strong and mighty tower, Your name is a shelter like no other. Your name: let the nations sing it louder,

‘Cause nothing has the power to save…but Your name.

Your name is a strong and mighty tower, Your name is a shelter like no other. Your name: let the nations sing it louder, ‘Cause nothing has the power to save…

Your name is a strong and mighty tower, Your name is a shelter like no other. Your name: let the nations sing it louder,

‘Cause nothing has the power to save…but Your name.

Words and music by Glenn Packham and Paul Baloche ©2006 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and Vertical Worship Songs CCLI #677188

Exit Music “Everything” by Chris Tomlin

Weekly Adult Bible Studies

Join Us for Bible Study Today, “Life Together, Set Apart” As Christians face the increasingly hostile environment of a post-Christian society, it’s too easy to fall back on our animal instincts—to run, fight or hide, blend in or—worse yet compromise. In Christ here we are in the world and will stay until the Lord calls us to Himself. So how do we live in the world and yet also live set apart from this world? Pastor John invites you to Bible Class at 9:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.

Lenten Evening Bible Study on Original Sin Our journey in the Lenten season is a time to reflect on our sinfulness and the need for Christ. In a short three session study, we’ll be looking at the topic of Original Sin using the Formula of Concord as a guide to understand the Scripture’s teaching on this topic. We’ll meet on March 24, 31 and April 7 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the King of Kings’ Library. All are welcome to join us for some lively discussion and study. If you have questions, please contact Jane Glandorf. A copy of the study materials are available in her church mailbox.

Please help by taking down chairs after the service

in preparation for school tomorrow. Thank you

Holy Week Worship

Palm Sunday – April 14, 8:15 am & 11:00 am

with Holy Communion in Worship Center

Maundy Thursday – April 18, 7:00 pm


Good Friday – April 19

1:00 pm Chief Service in Luther Chapel

7:00 pm Tenebrae in Worship Center

Music for meditation prior to Tenebrae at 6:45 pm

Easter Worship

8:15 am & 11:00 am


Church News

Join Us Wednesdays at 12:15 pm For Lenten Worship This Wednesday, April 3, (12:15 pm) we recall that the man Jesus had to be born and grow in the body of, and under the care of, His mother. But Mary is also His disciple, given to another, John, at the foot of the cross. And in our human relationships, we are all, parents and children, disciples of the man Jesus.

As we move through this season of Lent, it will become increasingly clear why God became man: He lived this physical life in order to be nailed to a cross. Thereby, we are truly preparing for the celebration of His real, bodily, flesh-and-blood resurrection. Without that, our faith and our preaching are all in vain. God the Son became the embodied, incarnate Son of Mary. In Jesus, God has human flesh, a body, just like us. What could be more profound? Behold the man, who has led the way for us through death to our own physical resurrection.

Midweek Lenten Worship Series: “Behold the Man”

April 3 – (12:15-12:45 pm – Luther Chapel)

“A God With A Mother”

April 10 – (12:15-12:45 pm – Luther Chapel)

“A God Who Thirsts”

Easter Egg Hunt Returns! The Sunday School will be hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt during the Easter breakfast on April 21. Children (5th grade and younger) are invited to meet in the Narthex at

approximately 10:15 am for the egg hunt in the side yard and playground area. Bring a basket if you’d like! Bring a friend or two! We’d welcome donations of filled Easter eggs from the congregation; please place them in the bin in the Narthex in advance. Questions? Call Amy Timler, 513-256-9080.

Church News

Easter Flower Orders Due Today Traditional Easter lilies and beautiful spring flowers will be used to decorate the sanctuary for Easter on April 21. Choose from Easter lilies, hyacinths, hydrangeas, mums, and tulips. The cost of flowers ranges from $10-26 per plant. Flowers may be dedicated as well. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center and should be submitted to Barb Casey’s mailbox by March 31. Plants can be picked up after the 11:00 am Easter service.

April - June Edition of Portals of Prayer Available The latest edition of Portals of Prayer is in the wall rack by the Welcome Center.

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Has Arrived The Spring 2019 edition of the LWML newsletter has arrived. Issues are available at the Welcome Center.

Youth Cookout The youth cookout will take place on one of the Sundays following Easter. Please be sure to check your email for the exact date and time in the near future. If you have any questions please contact Philip Kohler at 513-382-1849.

Outreach News

Prince of Peace Collection Wraps Up Today Our first 2019 drive is ‘Sock and Head Apparel for Adults’. Do you have a hat or baseball cap that is just laying on a closet shelf never worn or just not ‘you’? We will take it – even if it says Steelers or another logo, as long as it is ‘proper signage’. For health reasons, no headgear can be accepted that shows signs of wear. New or nearly new hats and socks for warmth and comfort. Place donations at collection site in Narthex. Thank you for your efforts in supporting the OWLS to help those in need. Watch for more collection opportunities to be announced throughout the year. Please contact Jeanette Gill with any questions.

Thank You from Kings Local Food Pantry Your congregation’s continuing generosity is appreciated. Over the years you have been there for us and the families we serve. The 553 food and personal care items collected and $525 in cash raised were so welcome. Please express our appreciation to your congregation and leadership for sharing their time, talent and treasure with us and those who serve. They are making a difference every day for our pantry families. – Mary Scherle, Director

Community News

Joint Youth Group Gathering Fundraisers Dylan Whittemore from King of Kings and other youth group members from Royal Redeemer and St. Mark’s Lutheran Churches will be attending the LCMS National Youth Gathering together this July in Minneapolis, MN. In an effort to defray expenses, the youth have organized fundraisers and would like to invite you to join them for the following:

Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm at Culver’s Restaurant, 5742 Tylersville Road, Mason: Dine anytime during the day and tell them you are supporting the LCMS National Youth Gathering (or present the fundraising flyer), and Culver’s will donate 10% back to the youth. Visit with members from our sister congregations, while you enjoy Butter Burgers and Cheese Curds, and meet the attending youth as they deliver food and bus tables. While you are there, enter the raffle to win fabulous prizes!

Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30 am – 2:30 pm at Le Peep, 3298 Montgomery Road, Landen: Enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch at Le Peep Restaurant and tell them you want to help the Youth groups raise money for the LCMS Gathering. Enjoy their Pancake of the Month, or one of their delicious entrees, and Le Peep donates 10% back for the Gathering expenses. Treat Mom to an early Mother’s Day Brunch/Lunch, and support our youth while you are at it!

Puzzle Day 2019 The 5th Annual Puzzle Day supports Autism Services at the Children’s Home of Cincinnati. Trinity - Peach Grove is a founding sponsor of this event. The competition which is open to the public, will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 with team check-in beginning at 12:15 pm at 4550 Red Bank Expressway. Teams of Adults, Teens, and Families compete to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. There will also be raffle baskets and items made by the Autism Services students for sale. For details, see www.thechildrenshomecinti.org/page/puzzle-day or contact Susan at [email protected].

http://www.thechildrenshomecinti.org/page/puzzle-day


Church Information

Attendance Last Sunday 8:15 am: 57 11:00 am: 62

Altar Guild March: Carol Yates & Lisa Streuer April: Patti Albright

Altar Flowers Today’s flowers are in honor of Ramona Leist’s 90th birthday given by her family.

Upcoming Birthdays 4/2: April Cadwallader 4/3: Karen Meutsch 4/4: Shelby Malburg 4/5: Carol Yates 4/7: Kirsten Cameron

Upcoming Anniversaries (None)

Worship Servants

Sunday, March 31 8:15 am – Ushers: Tony & June Cantor, Vern & Jeannette Pfeiffer, Reader: Jeff Thomas, Sound Tech: Collin Streuer, Acolyte: Usher, Greeters: Everyone, Communion Assistant: Mike Billman, John Watkins, Organist: Ellen Morgan

11:00 am – Ushers: Tim & Ginger Scaife, Timler Family (2), Reader: Ginger Scaife, Sound Tech: David Billman, Candlelighter/Acolyte: Timler Family, Greeter: Katie Schieman, PowerPoint Tech: David Billman, Daniel Gretz, Chair Setup: Collin Streuer, Keyboardist: Debbie Billman

Sunday, April 7 8:15 am – Ushers: Barry & Brandon Schweinfest, Dave & Carol Yates, Reader: Jeanette Gill, Sound Tech: Noah Cantor, Acolyte: Aaron Ponstingle, Greeters: Chuck & Karen Meutsch, Communion Assistant: Scott Chant, Tim Ponstingle, Organist: Debbie Billman

11:00 am – Ushers: Kohler Family, Reader: Lois Forde-Kohler, Sound Tech: David Billman, Candlelighter/Acolyte: Kohler Family, Greeters: Jim & Mary Merryman, PowerPoint Tech: Forde Kohler, Chair Setup: Collin Streuer, Keyboardist: Debbie Billman

*Please contact Debbie Billman if you have availability to serve ([email protected] or 513-398-6089, x325).


Sun. Mar. 31 8:15 am Classic Worship (Luther Chapel) 9:45 am Christian Education Hour – all ages (See signs) 11:00 am CrossConnections Worship (Worship Center) 6:00 pm Original Sin Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) Mon. April 1 6:30 pm Adult Co-Ed Rec Volleyball (Gym) Tues. April 2 9:30 am ECEM Chapel (Luther Chapel) Wed. April 3 ECEM – NLSA Visit 12:15 pm Midday Lenten Service (Luther Chapel) 7:30 pm CrossConnections Rehearsal (Luther Chapel) Thurs. April 4 ECEM – NLSA Visit 8:30 am ECEM Staff Bible Devotion (Library) 9:00 am MOPS (Fellowship Hall) 3:00 pm ECEM – NLSA Meetings (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 pm Classic Choir Rehearsal (Luther Chapel) Fri. April 5 ECEM – NLSA Visit 3:00 pm ECEM – NLSA Meeting (Fellowship Hall) Sat. April 6 8:00 am Men In Step (Offsite) Sun. April 7 8:15 am Classic Worship (Luther Chapel) 9:45 am Christian Education Hour – all ages (See signs) 11:00 am CrossConnections Worship (Worship Center) 6:00 pm Original Sin Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)

Please request meeting space in iBelieve or contact the Church Office (513-398-6089 or

[email protected]) to schedule meetings and activities on the calendar.

Wednesdays, 12:15 pm Midday Lenten Service, Luther Chapel

Sundays

8:15 am Classic Worship Service, Luther Chapel

9:45 am Christian Education Hour For All Ages

11:00 am CrossConnections Service, Worship Center

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