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Please keep these people in your

thoughts and prayers:

Ruth Bath Betty Andress Beatrice Harmon Terry Rohrer

Edna Burger Pearl Shaw Lori Lowery Ron Taylor Steve Slusser

Scott Farley Cynthia Austin Merv Kreischer

Dick Sharrow Doyle Smethers Roger Bodwalk, Jr. Brenda Yohe

Vern Dubas Nan Zimmerman Kevin McDaniel Dan Whitmire

Evelyn Cragle Penny Slusser Amanda Lowery Linda Eroh

Danielle Smith Margaret Farley

Family and Friends of Larry Keller

FAITH UNITED EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 801 E. Third St., Box 335 Nescopeck, PA 18635

(570)759-2469, office (570)231-4006, pastoral emergency

fuelchurch@verizon.net Website: www.faithunitednescopeck.org

The People of Faith United…………………...……………………..……......Ministers Pastor Jessica Kingsborough............…………………………..….……………. Pastor Penny Slusser……………………………………...……Organist & Director of Music Mary Ann Naugle ....…...………………………...….……...…………Board President Mary Skwierz…………………………………..…….……………...……….Treasurer Daniel Dietterick Jr.……………………………………...……Congregational Secretary Daniel Dietterick Jr….……………………….…..……………...…...Financial Secretary Heather Boston (Helping Hands)…………………………...……...………..Custodian

Week of March 19, 2017 : Thank you for your generosity and time!

Worship Attendance ………………....54

Weekly Tithe (Envelopes & Simply Giving) …………… $1,372.00

Eternal Light & Bulletin ………………………………........ $55.00

Plate & Sunday School offerings …………………………… $33.00

2017 Weekly Operating Budget ………… ($2,122)

2017 Mission Support donations YTD: $1,321.00 ~ World Hunger: $25.00

~ The Capital Improvement Fund balance is $33,542.68. ~

Donations from this campaign will be used to pay for these FUEL Church Projects:

Roof Replacement; Air Conditioning installation; and Replacement of Carpeting.

Please pick up a green envelope for your next donation. Large or small, your support

is greatly appreciated!

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Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Faith United Evangelical

Lutheran Church

Sunday, March 26th, 2017

10:30am

WELCOME ONE AND ALL!

The mission of Faith United ELC is creating a

Christ -centered, Spirit driven gathering of excited

Christians by:

v Providing meaningful w orship

v Reaching out and serving all people

v Communicat ing new opportunit ies for ministry

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ORDER OF SERVICE

P = Presiding Minister A = Assisting Minister C = Congregation ELW = red hymnal

OSB = other song book (Best of the Best)

Please stand

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

C: Amen.

P: God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours.

Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness,

and seek the way you set before us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

P: With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin.

Please kneel or remain standing.

P: Merciful God,

C: forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free.

We have spoken when we should have kept quiet. We were silent

when we should have said something. We acted when we knew

better. We were still when we know we should have moved. For the

wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy

on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

P: People of God, look to the + Son, given to heal you and set you free

because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life– eternal life!

C: Amen

Gathering Hymn: ELW #673 “God, Whose Almighty Word”

Greeting 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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PALM SUNDAY SKIT PRACTICE

Skit Title: M-I-N-E

Skit Summary: An Easter story about little lambs and

the Shepherd who changed their life.

Children of all ages are welcome to take part in the

skit.

Skit Practice Dates are: Sunday, March 26th at 9am,

Sunday, April 2nd at 9am Sunday, April 9th at 9am - Skit

to take place during worship at 10:30am

If you have any question please contact: Karen Ferry,

Robin Seely, or Tina Baucher.

LUTHER DOCUMENTARY: Hosted by the Scranton-Wilkes

Barre Mission District. The Movie/Documentary will be

Monday April 3rd at 7:30 pm @ Hazelton Regal.

LADIES’ SPRING TEA: Reminder that the Good Shepherd

Tea is Tuesday April 4th at 7pm.

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This Week at F.U.E.L: Week of March 27 2017—April 1, 2017

Last week for Egg Production

Tuesday: Choir 7:00pm

Wednesday: Lenten Svc. @ FUEL 7:00pm

All Bulletin announcements will be due the Wednesday before Sunday Worship.

Fuel Announcements

SECRETARY’S OFFICE HOURS: Secretary’s Hours will

be Monday 9am-1pm and Thursday 9am-1pm All

announcements needing to be placed in the bulletin

must be in the secretary’s mailbox or email no later

than Wednesday’s at 9:00am. Please feel free to leave a

message on the answering machine by calling the office

at 570-759-2469 or email fuelchurch@verizon.net.

There is a need for an altar flower donor for the

following dates in 2017:

December 17

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Kyrie

Prayer of the Day P: Let us pray… Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come

among us. By your gracious life and death for us, bright light into the

darkness of our hearts, and anoint us with your Spirit, for you live and

reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

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Please be seated

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

L: A reading from 1 Samuel.

The LORD said to Samuel, ‘How long will you grieve over Saul? I have

rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I

will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king

among his sons.’ 2Samuel said, ‘How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill

me.’ And the LORD said, ‘Take a heifer with you, and say, “I have come to

sacrifice to the LORD.” 3Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what

you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.’

4Samuel did what the LORD commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders

of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, ‘Do you come peaceably?’

5He said, ‘Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD; sanctify yourselves

and come with me to the sacrifice.’ And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and

invited them to the sacrifice. 6 When they came, he looked on Eliab and

thought, ‘Surely the LORD’s anointed is now before the LORD.’* 7But the LORD

said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature,

because I have rejected him; for the LORD does not see as mortals see; they

look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.’ 8Then Jesse

called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, ‘Neither has the

LORD chosen this one.’ 9Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said,

‘Neither has the LORD chosen this one.’ 10Jesse made seven of his sons pass

before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, ‘The LORD has not chosen any of

these.’ 11Samuel said to Jesse, ‘Are all your sons here?’ And he said, ‘There

remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.’ And Samuel said to

Jesse, ‘Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.’ 12He

sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was

handsome. The LORD said, ‘Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.’ 13Then

Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers;

and the spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward.

Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.

L: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

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Helping with Worship Today

Greeter: Lori Bankes

Lector: Cindy Lombard

Ushers: Doug and Carla Farley

Willie Turnack, Carl Whitmire

Acolyte: Maiah Farley

Communion Helper: Jake Seely

Communion Assistant: Tina Baucher

Assisting Minister: Tammy Frey

Counters: John Durkin, Cindy Lombard

Helping with Worship 4/02/17

Greeter: Rose and John Hanley

Lector: Joan Shaffer

Ushers: Carl Whitmire, Glenda Chapin

John Durkin, Lori Bankes

Acolyte: Jared Watts

Communion Helper: Leah Watts

Communion Assistant: Tina Baucher

Assisting Minister: Bobby Frey

Counters: Robin Seely, Cindy Lombard

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into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lords face

shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with

favor and give you + peace.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

Announcements (Please see pages 14-15 in your bulletin)

Please stand

Sending Hymn ELW #581 “You Are Mine”

Dismissal A: Marked with the cross of Christ,

Go forth to love and serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

Reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship , copyright © 2006 Augsburg

Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license

#14513-LIT

WELCOME VISITORS! We are glad to have you with us this

morning! If you do not have a church home, we invite you to join

our fellowship.

The flowers on the altar are presented to the Glory

of God by Mr. & Mrs. William Waltman in loving memory

of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerchner and Florence Kerchner.

This month’s Eternal Light has been sponsored by

John and Rose Handley in memory of son John.

This week’s Bulletin has not been sponsored. If you

are interested in sponsoring, please see the sign up

sheet in the back of the sanctuary.

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Psalm 23 (chanted) The Lord* is my Shepherd;

I Shall not* be in want.

The LORD makes me lie down* in green pastures

And leads me be-*side still waters.

You restore my *soul, O LORD,

And guide me along right pathways * for your name’s sake.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear *

no evil:

For you are with me; your rod and staff, they *comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence * of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil, and my cup is* running over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days* of my life,

And I will dwell in the house of the * LORD forever.

Anthem: “How Great the Love” arr. Carter

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14

L: A reading from Ephesians. For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as

children of light— 9for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and

right and true. 10Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. 11Take no part in

the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12For it is shameful

even to mention what such people do secretly; 13but everything exposed by

the light becomes visible, 14for everything that becomes visible is light.

Therefore it says, ‘Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine

on you.’

L: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

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Please stand

Lenten Acclamation

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 9th chapter.

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel Reading: John 9:1-41

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

Sermon

Please stand

Hymn of the Day: ELW #779 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the

Sound”

Apostles’ Creed A: As we journey together with Christ, we confess our faith in the

words of the Apostles Creed.

C: I 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

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There are two chalices (pouring cups); the first contains wine and the second

grape juice. When you have received the bread and wine (or juice), return to

your pew via the side aisle. Children and others who do not wish to receive

communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing. If you have not yet

filled out a communion card this year please take the time to do that today.

Music During Distribution: “Lamb of God”, quiet music

Please stand

Post-Communion Blessing P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and

keep you in his grace. C: Amen.

Prayer after Communion A: Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven.

Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage, may our fasting be hunger for

justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of

grateful hearts; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C: Amen.

Blessing P: May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and

claimed us as children of the light, strengthen you on your journey

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who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and

gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and

eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of

me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to

drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you

and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the

remembrance of me.

Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we

await his coming in glory.

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of

all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ,

our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and

glory, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Lord’s Prayer P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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.

P: Return to God with all your heart. Receive bread for the journey,

drink for the desert.

Please be seated

Holy Communion As a member of the ELCA, Faith United celebrates open communion. All

those who wish to receive the grace found in Christ are welcome to come

forward to the table to share in communion. Following the usher’s guidance,

please come forward down the center aisle, and receive an individual cup.

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descended into hell. 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

again 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.

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the Church

A: Lifting our voices and turning toward God, let us pray for the

church, the earth, and all who are in need.

(A brief silence)

God of the ages, as your church prepares your table for all to

celebrate in one holy meal, restore the unity of those who gather in

your name. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: You shed light on your creation. Let the changing of the seasons

bring forth growth and new life from what was dormant and fallow.

Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: Shine your light on the people of every nation. Reveal your

reconciling love in places where fear and conflict thrive.

Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: God of wholeness, bring clarity to those in confusing times, bring

healing to those in painful times, bring peace to those in trying times.

(especially). Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: Restore, renew, and enliven the ministry and work of this

congregation. Help us to see your purpose clearly. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

A: We remember and give thanks for those who have joined you in

eternal light. Let their lives of faith shine in our hearts and guide our

paths. Hear us, O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

P: Into your hands, merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray,

trusting in your steadfast love; through Christ our Lord.

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C: Amen.

Peace P: The peace of the Christ with you always.

C: And also with you. (The congregation shares a sign of peace by simply saying “Peace be with you”.)

Please be seated

Offering

Please stand

Offertory Response “Let the Vineyards”

Offering Prayer A: Let us pray...Merciful God, receive the sacrifice of our praise and

thanksgiving and the offering of our lives, that following in the way

of the cross, we may know the joy of the resurrection; through Christ

our Lord.

C: Amen.

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Great Thanksgiving

P: It is indeed right, our duty… and join their unending hymn:

Eucharistic Prayer P: Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your

glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to

heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and