Third Sunday In Lent

March 15, 2009

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
--Jim Elliot
We are missional Anglicans seeking the kingdom of God
in our hearts, our homes, our church and our world.

Sunday Mornings @ Good Shepherd

Worship 9:00
Hospitality 10:30
Discipleship Hour 11:00

VISITORS
We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ
with you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious gift
from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your
needs. Please let us know how we can do so.

PRAYER
If you would like personal prayer this morning for any reason,
please make your way to the hallway during communion. One of
our intercessors would be honored to pray with or for you.

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As you enter the church, please prepare your heart for worship.

The Prelude
Everything Cries Holy
We see the Lord
And He is high upon the throne
And His glory fills the heavens and the earth
One like a lamb
Who was slain is on the throne
So I cast my crown before You
And bow down to pray
For everything cries holy
O everything cries holy
O everything cries holy
To You Lord
For everything cries holy
O everything cries holy
O everything cries holy
To You Lord
How Great Is Our God
The splendor of the King
Clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice
All the earth rejoice
He wraps Himself in light
And darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice
And trembles at His voice
(Chorus)
How great is our God
Sing with me
How great is our God
And all will see how great
How great is our God
And age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the End
Beginning and the End
The Godhead, three in one
Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb
The Lion and the Lamb
(Bridge)
Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God

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The Opening Acclamation
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

The Hymn In Procession

We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer

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The Decalogue
Celebrant: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People: His mercy endures forever.
Hear the commandments of God to his people: I am the Lord your God who
brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me.
Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.

You shall not make for yourself any idol.

Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not invoke the Name of the Lord your God in vain.
Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

Amen. Lord have mercy.

Honor your father and your mother.

Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.

You shall not commit murder.

Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit adultery.

Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.

You shall not steal.

Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not be a false witness.

Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.

You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.

Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant: Jesus said, "The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel:

The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God
with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your
strength. And the second is this: Love your neighbor as
yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”

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The Kyrie Eleison
(Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.)
Cantor: Kyrie eleison
People: Kyrie eleison (3x)
Cantor: Christe eleison
People: Christe eleison (3x)
Cantor: Kyrie eleison
All: Kyrie eleison

The Collect of the Day

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help
ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our
souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen
to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the
soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Please be seated.

The First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17

Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

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The Psalm
The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector.

Psalm 19
7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; *

the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple;
8the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; *

the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes;

9the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring for ever; *

the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; *

sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.

11Moreover by them is your servant warned; *

in keeping them there is great reward.

12But who can detect their errors? *

Clear me from hidden faults.

13Keep back your servant also from the insolent;

do not let them have dominion over me. *

Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable to you, *
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

The Second Lesson: Romans 7:13-25

Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.

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The Gospel Procession
Please stand and sing.
The Kingdom of God

Please remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.

Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Holy Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon
Please be seated.

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The Nicene Creed
Please stand.

We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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The Prayers of the People
Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down in awe of God’s willingness to hear us.

Members:
Members Jonathan Allen; Robyn Jahns; Dean Johnson; Rhodes Family;
Waldroop Family; Gary Westhausen

Vestry:
Vestry Jeff Cardwell; Matt Creswell; Loys Johnson; George Mankos;
Herb Poole; Annette Waldroop

Vacation with a Purpose: Ken, Ellyn & Emily Baeszler; Jeff, Phillis, Chris,
Abby, Chancellor & Ava Cardwell; Ken & Margaret Carter; Conor Mooney;
Bill & Sam Pitzer; Chris, Angie, Pete & Anna Simmons; Eric Speece;
Annette & Ariel Waldroop; Kyle, Karyn, Quinn, Xander & Kayne Wallace

AMiA Churches:
Churches Grace Anglican Church (Gastonia);
Epiphany Anglican Church (Charlottesville, VA)

Seminarians: Jonathan Allen; Loys Johnson, Jr.; Conor Mooney;

Brad Troxell

Expecting: Keri and George Mankos

Others:
Others Martin Allen; Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger;
Kim & Maggie Blutreich; Kat Brinyear; Fritzy Bullis; Joanne Ciesluk;
Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Tom Gridley; Jack Jenkins;
David & Christina Kristynik and David's military unit in Iraq; Bert Maki;
Collin Makohon; Shelley Makohon; Hayley Makohon; Ronnie Martin;
Christine & Colin O'Connell; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland;
Heather Saltamacchio; Jim Sampson; Emma Schurmeier; Sharon Shaver;
Cindy Sheets; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Margaret Rose Todd;
Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Larry Whitehead.

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The Leader and People pray responsively.

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;

That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;

That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;

That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest.

Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Please offer your prayers of intercession and thanksgiving, either silently or aloud.

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The Confession of Sin
And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the for-
giveness of our sins:
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Priest: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the
power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace
Celebrant May the peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.

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The Announcements
Pastor's Forum in March
We have set aside the month of March to discover God's heart for the ex-A
ploited. Please make plans to join in the discussion during the second
(last) session this morning.
Lenten Sermon Series: The Economy of the Kingdom
At a time when our country is facing severe financial crisis, it is essential
for Christians to embrace a biblical worldview concerning money. Indeed,
as we develop a kingdom perspective on it, we are then able to bear faith-
ful witness to the one true God in every context of our lives.
Lenten Journals: Hungry? Feed Yourself
Equipping our church to embrace the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading,
prayer, journaling, and scripture memorization, this journal serves as a
common experience for us throughout Lent. Please pick one up at the
usher’s table and dive in; its introduction tells you all you need to know.
Morning Prayer: Rite Two
Monday through Thursday. 9:30 a.m. Church sanctuary. Bring your 1979
Book of Common Prayer (or use one of ours).
“Weekend For Missions”
Please mark your calendars for our 2009 “Weekend For Missions” on
Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd. Events include a spaghetti sup-
per, our Second Annual Yard Sale and an art auction. More details will be
coming soon.

For all announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org.

www.tcotgs.org.

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The Offertory
You are My All in All
You are my strength
When I am weak
You are the treasure
That I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all
(Chorus)
Jesus Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Taking my sin
My cross my shame
Rising again I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

The Doxology

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The Great Thanksgiving
Please remain standing.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Sanctus

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Please be seated as our Celebrant continues.

The Mystery of Our Faith

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant: Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.
People: Therefore let us keep the feast.

The Invitation
Celebrant: These are the gifts of God for the people of God.
Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you,
and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be seated until your
row is invited to come.

At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to the sanctuary
for communion.

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The Communion Hymn
Please be seated and sing.

There Is A Fountain
There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel's veins,
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains;
Lose all their guilty stains,
Lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains.

The dying thief rejoiced to see

That fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he
Wash all my sins away.
Wash all my sins away,
Wash all my sins away.
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.

E'er since by faith I saw the stream,

Thy flowing wounds supply;
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.
And shall be till I die,
And shall be till I die.
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.

Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood

Shall never lose its power,
Till all the ransomed church of God
Be saved, to sin no more.
Be saved, to sin no more,
Be saved, to sin no more.
Till all the ransomed church of God
Be saved, to sin no more.

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The Post-
Post-Communion Prayer
Please stand and say together.

Almighty and everliving God,

we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your Son,
and heirs of your eternal kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out
to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen

The Blessing
Celebrant: All our problems
People: We send to the cross of Christ.

Celebrant: All our difficulties

People: We send to the cross of Christ.

Celebrant: All the devil's works

People: We send to the cross of Christ.

Celebrant: All our hopes

People: We set on the risen Christ.

Celebrant: Christ the Son of Righteousness shine upon you and

scatter the darkness from before your path; and the
blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be among you, and remain with you always.

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The Hymn in Recession
Please remain standing and sing.

Reign In Me
Over all the earth You reign on high
Every mountain stream every sunset sky
But my one request Lord my only aim
Is that You'd reign in me again
(Chorus)
Lord reign in me reign in Your pow'r
Over all my dreams in my darkest hour
You are the Lord of all I am
So won't You reign in me again
Over every thought over every word
May my life reflect the beauty of my Lord
'Cause You mean more to me
Than any earthly thing
So won't You reign in me again

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The Dismissal
Celebrant: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God.

CCLI#2329714
Everything Cries Holy (Robin Mark ã2001 Integrity’s Hosanna Music)
How Great Is Our God:
God Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves; © 2004 worshiptogether.com songs
We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer Public Domain
Kyrie Eleison: David Wells
You are My All in All (Dennis Jernigan ã 1991 Shepherd’s Heart Music)
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord: John Fawcett, 1995
The Kingdom of God: Taize
There Is A Fountain: William Cowper 1772 Public Domain
Reign In Me: Brenton Brown © 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) (Admin. by Vineyard Music UK)

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 Discipleship Hour – Sundays @ 11
Pastor’s Forum
Leader: Kyle Wallace
Participants: All Adults
Purpose: Teaching on a host of topics, all relevant to following Christ
Leadership Huddle
Leaders: Kyle & Karyn Wallace
Participants: Discipleship Group
Purpose: Equipping leaders with the resources necessary to lead fruitful groups
Deeper Waters
Leader: Eric Speece
Participants: Adults
Purpose: Processing the morning’s sermon and its application in our lives
Pursuit
Leaders: Conor Mooney, Sara Kay Knicely, Matt Lee, Mary Moore Lowenfield
Participants: Middle School/Sr High
Purpose: Learning and applying God's Word as young followers of Christ
Character Crew
Leaders: Ken & Ellyn Baeszler
Participants: Children, ages 7-10
Purpose: Developing godly character within a community of peers
Godly Play
Leaders: Cynthia Plumb, Tricia Schurmeier
Participants: Children, ages 3-6
Purpose: Discovering the stories of Scripture in a fun, hands-on way
Nursery
Leaders: Jess Bradshaw, Lindsay Tillis, Gabrielle Weinberg
Participants: Children: Newborn-2
Purpose: Nurturing an environment of love & security for our youngest children

Adults Youth Children

Sundays Forum Huddle Deeper Pursuit Crew Godly Nursery
Play
1st X X X X X
2nd X X X X X X
3rd X X X X X
4th X X X X X X
5th No Discipleship Hour
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Birthdays and Anniversaries *
*If your name has been overlooked, please contact the office at 704.895.0059.
March Birthdays
03 Teka King, Mike Waldroop 20 Bob Lee
14 Lily Plumb 23 Karyn Wallace
18 Jean Gridley 24 Aaron Johnson

March Anniversaries
12 Jonathan & Helen Allen
24 Loys & Melanie Johnson
27 Tom & Anne Fisher

Altar Flowers
The Altar flowers today are given in Thanksgiving of the 59th Wedding
Anniversary of George & Margaret Crocker, and in memory of Tricia & Bob
Schurmeier's mothers Louise Cook & Julie Schurmeier.
Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation or
to donate a lily for Easter. The cost per lily is $12 and the deadline for
orders is March 29th.

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 The Church of the Good Shepherd
Post Office Box 643 605 South Street
Davidson, NC 28036
704-895-0059
www.tcotgs.org

Staff
Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, kyle@tcotgs.org
Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students, conor@tcotgs.org
Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, eric@tcotgs.org
Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, melanie@tcotgs.org
Carol McIntyre, Administrative Assistant, carol@tcotgs.org

Vestry
Jeff Cardwell (Senior Warden) Matt Creswell
Loys Johnson, Sr. (Treasurer) George Mankos (Junior Warden)
Herb Poole Annette Waldroop