Transfiguration of OurLord

February 25-26, 2017Sunday School - Go-to-Church

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH3384 Island Road g Wantagh, New York

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCHWantagh, New York Church Office 221-3286The Rev. Martin R. Nale, Pastor Residence 826-4692

Web site: www.CLCWantagh.orgEmail: PastorMartin@CLCWantagh.org

Transfiguration of Our Lord February 25-26, 2017

THE HOLY EUCHARISTSATURDAY 5:00 PM & SUNDAY 9:00 AM

PRELUDE “A Prayer” –H. Purcell

T h e a s s e m b l y s t ands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people,

turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power ofyour Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive yourforgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Saviorand Lord.

C: Amen.

P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Gracious God,

C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you

and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorryand humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins,known and unknown, things we have done and things we havefailed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by yourSpirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of lifethrough Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in

sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you havebeen saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit,that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.

C: Amen.

GATHERING SONG Beautiful Savior Hymn #838

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.

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KYRIE (Lord)

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HYMN OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAYP: Let us pray.A brief silence is kept before the prayer.

O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the

mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in thevoice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, youforeshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christof your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ,our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

The assembly is seated.

FIRST READING: Exodus 24:12–18At Mount Sinai, Moses experienced the presence of God for forty days and forty nights. The"glory of the Lord" settled on the mountain, and on the seventh day God called out to Moses.On the mountain God gave Moses the stone tablets inscribed with the ten commandments.

A: A reading from Exodus.

The LORD said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain, and12

wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and thecommandment, which I have written for their instruction." So Moses13

set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountainof God. To the elders he had said, "Wait here for us, until we come to14

you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute maygo to them."

Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the15

mountain. The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the16

cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses outof the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like17

a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people ofIsrael. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses18

was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.

The word of God, word of life.

C: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 2

Read Responsively by whole verse (bold type)

Why are the nations in an uproar?1

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Why do the peoples mutter empty threats?Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt,2

and the princes plot together,against the LORD and against the LORD's anointed?

"Let us break their yoke," they say;3

"let us cast off their bonds from us."God whose throne is in heaven is laughing;4

the LORD holds them in derision. Then in wrath God speaks to them,5

and in rage fills them with terror."As for me, I have anointed my king6

upon Zion, my holy mountain."Let me announce the decree of the LORD,7

who said to me, "You are my son; this day have I begotten you.Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance8

and the ends of the earth for your possession. You shall crush them with an iron rod9

and shatter them like a piece of pottery."And now, you kings, be wise;10

be warned, you rulers of the earth.Submit to the LORD with fear,11

and with trembling bow in worship;lest the LORD be angry, and you perish in a sudden blaze of12

wrath.Happy are all who take refuge in God!

SECOND READING: 2 Peter 1:16–21At the transfiguration, God's voice was heard, declaring Jesus to be the beloved Son. By theactivity of the Holy Spirit, God's voice continues to be heard through the word of scripture.

A: A reading from 2 Peter.nd

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made16

known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but wehad been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and17

glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by theMajestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I amwell pleased." We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven,18

while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You19

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will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place,until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of20

all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matterof one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human21

will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

The word of God, word of life.C: Thanks be to God.The assembly stands to welcome the gospel.

P:The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.

C: Glory to you, O LordGOSPEL: Matthew 17:1–9Shortly before he enters Jerusalem, where he will be crucified, Jesus is revealed to his disciplesin a mountaintop experience of divine glory called the transfiguration.

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brotherJohn and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was2

transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and hisclothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them3

Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord,4

it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellingshere, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was5

still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and fromthe cloud a voice said, "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I amwell pleased; listen to him!" When the disciples heard this, they fell6

to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched7

them, saying, "Get up and do not be afraid." And when they looked8

up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them,9

"Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raisedfrom the dead."

The gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

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SERMONThe assembly is seated. Silence for reflection follows the sermon.

HYMN OF THE DAY

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Hymn #834CREEDI believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead.On the third day he rose again;he ascended into heaven,he is seated at the right hand of the Father,and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION(Petition Response to Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer.)PEACEThe presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peaceof the Lord.

P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.C: And also with you.The people may greet one another with a sign of the Lord's peace, and maysay, "Peace be with you," or similar words.

The assembly is seated.OFFERING An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, includingthe care of those in need.

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Anthem 9:00 am “In Heavenly Love” – arr. John Ness Beck

Senior Choir

Offertory Song

OFFERING PRAYERC: Amen.GREAT THANKSGIVING

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The thanksgiving continues with the preface for the day; the assemblyresponds:

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (Pastor)

LORD'S PRAYERC: 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 notinto temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is thekingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.Amen

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONPlease be seatedAll who believe in the real presence of Christ in the sacrament areinvited to come forward to receive. Follow the instructions of theushers. Children who have not yet received first communion instructionare invited to come forward for a blessing.

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COMMUNION SONG

Distribution Meditation “Nova Sacerdos” – W. Trafka

POST COMMUNION BLESSING please standSONG AFTER COMMUNION

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONResponse after the Prayer C: AMEN

BLESSING

P: The Lord bless you and keep you.The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy.The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.

C: Amen.

SENDING SONG Alleluia, Song of Gladness Hymn #318

CHORAL BENEDICTION “A Blessing” – Chepronis

Senior ChoirDISMISSAL

P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE “Rejoicing” – Handel

Transfiguration of Our LordFebruary 25-26, 2017

We Welcome all visitors to our services. Please introduce yourself and

sign our guest book on the desk in the Sanctuary. On Sunday morningswe invite you to join us for Coffee Hour in Room 2000 immediatelyfollowing the 9:00 am worship service.

The Altar Flowers this morning are given by Mrs. Arthur Blaurockin loving memory of Arthur L. Blaurock.

Gladys Astor-Philibert, Organist & Choir Director Elaine DiChiara, Administrative Assistant

Roxanne Toomey, DeaconDina Sferlazza, Nursery School Director

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The Bread & Wine are a gift from Roxanne Toomey in lovingmemory of her sister, Jaian Machell and her father, William J.Wisotzke.

Parents with Restless Children may wish to move to the Librarywhere a loudspeaker has been installed so that they may continue to follow the service in more comfortable surroundings.

Serving TodayDeacon: 9:00-Roxanne ToomeyLector: 9:00-Roxanne ToomeyCommunion Assistants:

9:00-Julie Fisher, Lilly Ann Munnich Acolytes: 9:00-Emily KaatzeCrucifers: 9:00-Greeters: 9:00-Norma MantayUshers: 9:00-Craig Sparke, Hans Vogel, Frank TetroAltar Guild: Barbara Rath, Elaine DiChiara, Carolyn Howard, Debby, Danielle &

Emily HesseCounters: Roger Ohlander, Doris Ohlander, Dennis Colton, Eileen Colton,

Jerry Fitzgerald Flower Delivery: Marianne Wat Coffee Hour Hosts: The Boniello & Padula Families

Announcements for the Week of February 25-26, 2017

Sunday, February 26 is Sunday School Go-to-Church. We welcomeour Sunday School children, their families and friends! The 5 & 6th th

grades will read the lessons and prayers, 3 & 4 grades will help therd th

ushers and the 1 & 2 grades will be greeters. We thank all who arest nd

participating!

Thank you to the Boniello & Padula Families for hosting the CoffeeHour on Sunday!

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Our Ash Wednesday Eucharist Services with voluntary imposition ofashes will be on Wednesday, March 1. Service times are: 12:15pm, 4:30pm and 7:45pm.

SPIRE DEADLINE is Friday, March 3.

Reminder - Next Sunday, March 5, is The Christian Nursery SchoolLSA Day at CLC. The Nursery School teachers will be hosting theCoffee Hour. They invite everyone to join them for coffee andfellowship after the 9:00am service.

To All Women of Christ Lutheran Church ~ You’re invited toWELCA’S Annual Potluck Dinner — “HOLIDAY MADNESS”Tuesday, March 7 at 5:00pm in Room 2000. Please see insert in bulletin for more information.

Girl Scout Sunday is March 19. All Girl Scouts and leaders areinvited to participate. We will be attending the 9:00am service andhosting the Coffee Hour. If you would like to participate, please callLinda Daurio – 781-8775.

The dates for the Lenten Programs are: Wednesdays March 8, 15, 22,29 and April 5 starting at 7:30pm in Room 2000.

During the Lenten Season, we will hosting an “Empty Bowl SoupSupper” on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:45pm in Room 2000 - followedby the Lenten Program at 7:30pm. Please see bulletin insert foradditional information and to sign up for the supper.

Nursery School Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year is inprogress. There are classes for 2, 2½, 3 and 4 year olds, mornings orafternoons. If you have any questions about the program, please call theNursery School at 679-8425.

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THRIVENT MEMBERS –

Don’t miss the opportunity to designate your choice dollars to ourChurch or another enrolled non-profit organization of your choosing. Eligible Thrivent members are designated Choice Dollars, based oninsurance premiums, contract values and Thrivent Financial volunteerleadership. It is easy to make your designation:

Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or

Call 800-Thrivent (800-847-4836) and say “Thrivent Choice”

Remember the deadline for 2016 dollars is March 31 . st

The following people are on our prayer list ~ we especially rememberthem in our prayers ~

Jose Alves, Carole Brodman, William Callanan, Donna Chillemi,Zena Contreas, Frank DiBella, Lillian Eastlund, Ann Fields,Charles Fisher, Carol Gallagher, Carolyn Howard, Doris Klare,Sara Krupitzky, Marion Schmidt Lang, Carly Mantay, JoeMcCarthy, Christine McCarthy, Patricia Ann McGoldrick, JanetMcShea, William McShea, George & Marylou Steele, Angela Ucci,Mickey Wehr, Justin, Alzatta

We would appreciate your keeping us updated and let us know of anychanges. If you have any changes or if you would like to add someoneto the list who is in need of prayers, please let Pastor know or call Elaineat 221-3286.

REMINDER ~ THRIFT SHOP HOURS:

Friday ~ 9 am - 3 pm1 Saturday of month ~ 10 am - 2 pmst

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ST. JOHN’S FOOD PANTRY

hot chocolate, instant potatoes, pudding mix, chili,shampoo, canned fruit, Spam, cookies, crackers, rice, tea,cooking oil, laundry soap, egg noodles, coffee (reg),mayonnaise, salad dressing, hot cereal, cold cereal, jello,evaporated milk, dish soap, ketchup, mustard

Your donations are very much appreciated! Thank you!

Weekly Calendar

Sat. 5:00pm Transfiguration of Our Lord ~ EucharistSun. 9:00am Transfiguration of Our Lord ~ Eucharist

9:00am Sunday School - Go-to-Church 10:00am Coffee Hour 10:15am Sunday School and Confirmation Classes

Wed.12:15, 4:30 & 7:45pm ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICESThurs. 2:00pm Nursery School Board Meeting

7:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 8:00pm Senior Choir

Fri. SPIRE DEADLINE 9am-3pm THRIFT SHOP

Sat. 10am-2pm THRIFT SHOP 5:00pm First Sunday in Lent - Eucharist

Sun. 900am First Sunday in Lent - Eucharist 9:00am Nursery School - LSA Day 10:00am Coffee Hour 10:15am Sunday School & Confirmation Class

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