LENTEN MID-WEEK SERMON SERIES

March 1—“The Last Supper” (Mark 14:12–25) March 8—“The Garden” (Mark 14:26, 32–42)

March 15—“The Courtroom and the Courtyard” (Mark 14:53–72) March 22—“The Procurator and the Prisoner” (Mark 15:1–15)

March 29—“The torture and the Humiliation” (Mark 15:15b–23)

SUNDAY LENTEN SERMON SERIES

Join us for dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, followed by worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

March 4—“Sweet Surrender” (Job 1:13–21) March 11—“Learning to Lament” (Job 3:1–26)

March 18—“It Is Enough” (Job 14:1–14) March 25—“Understanding How It All Works Together” (Job 23:1–17)

April 1—“God Speaks in the Storm” (Job 38:1–11)

March 15, 2020 Third Sunday in Lent

“THE COURTROOM AND

THE COURTYARD”

CONTACT US

Hephatha Lutheran Church 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA 92807

Phone: 714-637-0887 Fax: 714-637-6088 HephathaChurch@hephatha.net www.Hephatha.net

Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

STAY CONNECTED

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To assist those with hearing loss, Hephatha has installed a Hearing Loop in the Sanctuary. For more information please see the flyer in the narthex. We have a limited number of headset receivers available for checkout. Please see an elder for more information and to check out a receiver.

WELCOME

Dear Friends,

Thank you for being a part of our Lenten worship.

Today we're reminded of Jesus' entrance into the courtroom. The Creator took on human flesh and was put on trial by His creation.

He opened the eyes of the blind, loved sinners, and He healed the sick. Ironically enough, He would be arrested by religious leaders, charged with blasphemy, and He would be tried by Caiaphas who was the high priest.

Once again, thank you for worshipping with us during this holy season of Lent. If you are visiting us, please be sure to fill out a Get Connected card and hand it to the fine folks at the welcome table.

Blessed Lent,

Pastor Arthur Andrews

March 15, 2020 Third Sunday in Lent

“THE COURTROOM

AND

THE COURTYARD”

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY: March 16 School Fundraiser from 5:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. at Wise guys.

TUESDAY: March 17 School Fundraiser from 5:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. at Wise guys.

WEDNESDAY: March 18 Foundations @ 8:45 a.m. in Pastor’s Office. Women’s Wednesday Bible Study @ 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Lent Mid-week Dinner hosted by the school PTF (Taco Bar) @ 6:00 p.m. in

the Fellowship Hall. Lent Mid-week service @ 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. High School Youth Group @ 7:00 p.m. for the mid-week service,

8:00 p.m. for fellowship in the Youth Room. Hallelujah Chorus Rehearsal @ 7:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

THURSDAY: March 19 Women’s Thursday Bible Study @ 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. School Fundraiser from 5:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. at Wise guys. Women’s Evening Bible Study @ 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

FRIDAY: March 20 No Junior High School Youth Group.

SATURDAY: March 21 Spring Boutique Youth Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot.

SUNDAY: March 22 SERVICES: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. “Open in the Word” Bible Study @ 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room. Nursery Care @ 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in Room 6.

AFFILIATION

Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone, and Christ alone-these are some of the foundational teachings of Hephatha and of the Lutheran Church. If you’re new to Hephatha and the Lutheran

Church Missouri Synod, we encourage you to check out our website at Hephatha.net/what-we-believe or visit lcms.org.

THRIVENT MEMBERS:

Please designate your Choice Dollars to Hephatha Lutheran Church or your favorite non-profit. The Choice dollars must be designated prior to March 31st.

Any questions, please call Rob Burns or Jay Huckabone at 714-525-4360 or your Thrivent representative.

OUR 8:00 A.M. WORSHIP

PRELUDE Dixie Aschbrenner

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews

OPENING HYMN “Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” LSB #423

OPENING LITURGY Page 151

SALUTATION

COLLECT OF THE DAY (in unison) O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy, be gracious to all who have gone astray from Your ways and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

EPISTLE Romans 5:1–8 (Page 942) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

RESPONSE “Return to the Lord” Page 157

HOLY GOSPEL Mark 14:53, 55, 61–68, 70–72 (Page 851) P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 14th Chapter. C: (Sung): Glory to You, O Lord. After the reading: P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: (Sung): Praise to You, O Christ.

HYMN OF THE DAY “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” LSB #576

SERMON “The Courtroom and the Courtyard” Text: Mark 14: 53, 55, 61–68, 70–72

APOSTLES CREED Page 159

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH P: Let us pray to the Lord; C: Lord, have mercy.

OFFERING

OFFERTORY “What Shall I Render” Page 159

LORD’S PRAYER Page 162

CONCLUDING COLLECT

BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN “Abide, Oh Dearest Savior” LSB #919

OUR 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP

OPENING SONG “Today Is the Day”

WELCOME Rev. Arthur Andrews

PASTORAL PRAYER

SONG “Open Up Our Eyes”

SCRIPTURE Mark 14: 53, 55, 61–68, 70–72

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERING (Please fill out an attendance card and place it in the offering basket.)

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

THE LORD’S SUPPER (Please see the tan pew card)

COMMUNION SONG “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

WE SING TO THE LORD “Jesus Loves Me”

SERMON “The Courtroom and the Courtyard” Text: Mark 14: 53, 55, 61–68, 70–72

PRAYER

BENEDICTION

CLOSING SONG “Your Grace Is Enough”

OUR 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews

OPENING SONG “Today Is the Day”

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

SONG “Open Up Our Eyes”

EPISTLE Romans 5:1–8

HOLY GOSPEL Mark 14: 53, 55, 61–68, 70–72

WE SING TO THE LORD “Jesus Loves Me”

Spring Boutique Come support the youth ministry!

Shop from a variety of vendors : jewelry, skincare products, home décor and much more!

Saturday, March 21

9 am-1 pm

Hephatha Lutheran Church

5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.

Anaheim, Ca 92807

April 12, 2020

Brunch: 9-11 a.m. Please sign up in the courtyard to bring coffeecake,

muffins, fruit, egg dish or drinks to share.

Services: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11 a.m. Featuring the Hallelujah Chorus at all 3 services.

PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

All prayer requests will be listed a maximum of six weeks and then removed from the list. Should you wish to continue praying for this request, simply send us an updated Prayer Request. Thank You.

To place someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact Donna Letz in the church office at 714-637-0887 or at hephathachurch@hephatha.net.

Those who are ill, recovering, or grieving: Bob Gardner (friend of Carol Rangel, paralyzed in a car accident); Cari Souter (friend of the DeMarkey’s, spinal fluid leak); Sharon Shipley (Greg Valentine’s sister, pancreatic cancer); Cynthia Schroeder (Walter and JoAnn’s Daughter, surgery); Walter Schroeder (cancer); Sue (Lisa Young’s Aunt, cancer); Lesley Stratton (breast cancer); Paul DelCrognale (Lisa Young’s friend, stroke); Kristin (Carol Rangel’s niece, breast cancer); Gina Soto; Robert Fenstermacher (Kim Hughes’ Father); Noella Rose; Kathy Blair; Susan Clark (breast cancer); Keri Toghia (cancer, friend of Lisa Young); Tammy Meyers (friend of the Maron’s, diagnosed with ALS); Harvey Miller (cancer); Brian Mathis (Hope Glennon’s son-in-law); Julie Brown (fighting cancer, Cathy Blankenship’s cousin); Don Larson; Myriam Aguilar; Sheri Rose Shepard; Jerry Lyn (Brandon Joseph).

Those who are serving in the armed forces: Brandon Walker; JT Gaumer (Jan Delaney’s grandson); Shayne Mabry (friend of Robert Burns); Robert Burns (Hephatha & OLU grad); Sgt. Carlos Ortiz; Ryan Armstrong; Steven and Kyle Drake (Lindsay Drake’s cousins).

THOSE SERVING TODAY: ELDERS John Towles and Dave Turney USHERS Jessica and Grant Tarpley, Linda Vernazzaro, Jim Letz,

and Jerry Algeo ACOLYTE Paige Samson, Faith Hughes, Claire Milligan PRAISE BAND James Rueter, T.J. Haddadin, Jadin Mobayed, Mark Haydis, and

Mike Cooper TECH Howard Drake and Cash Tarpley

ATTENDANCE AND GIVING

(Monthly average needed to meet budget is $52,200)

Electronic Giving for January: $7,852

Date Atten-

dance Rec’d

2/23 223 $8,794

3/1 266 $10,525

3/8 173 TBD

Budget Actual Over/

(under)

$47,042 $40,757 ($6,285) Jan.

$358,292 $377,591 $19,299 YTD

SERMON “The Courtroom and the Courtyard” Text: Mark 14: 53, 55, 61–68, 70–72

OFFERING

RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP To aid us in our ministry to the body of Christ please fill out an attendance card and pass it toward the center aisle.

THE PRAYERS

BENEDICTION

CLOSING SONG “Your Grace Is Enough”

Single seniors are invited to enjoy the re-turn of the swallows parade and events at San Juan Capistrano.

Saturday, March 21

We will take the Metro link to San Juan Capistrano, and it is a short walk to the parade from the station. The train leaves the Anaheim Hills station at 9:22 a.m. and tickets cost $10 for round trip. Bring along a chair for the parade.

For more information and to sign up contact Carol Rangel at 714-612-3932.

Easter is coming and you know we could not properly celebrate it without a choir so, beginning Wednesday March 4. Rehearsals will begin directly after the Lenten services.

Choir Rehearsals:

Wednesday, March 18, 7:45 PM Sunday, March 22, 12:15 PM Wednesday, March 25, 7:45 PM Sunday, March 29, 12:15 PM Wednesday, April 1, 7:45 PM Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 PM

If you would like to get a head start on the Hallelujah Chorus it is available on-line at: http://www.hephatha.net/easter-choir

Just a reminder that we will sing at all three services that morning: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00