Ascension Lutheran Church
2512 Nash Street North
Wilson, NC 27896
252-243-3825
Rev. Barbara Bornemann, Rev. Dr. Ted Edwards, Interim Pastors
Nancy Bergeson, Music Director
February 15, 2015
PRELUDE
Transfiguration of our Lord
“Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven”
11:00 am
Don Hustad
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(stand) CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
P Blessed be the holy Trinity,  one God, who spoke light into
creation, who calls us to listen and follow, who sends us to
shine like stars.
C Amen.
P Let us come before God, confessing our sin.
(We kneel or sit. Silence is kept for reflection.)
Holy and merciful God,
C we confess that we have sinned against our sisters and
brothers and against you. We cherish the values of this
world. We cause others to stumble. The earth is wounded
by our excess. Have mercy, O God. Forgive us, renew us,
and raise us up on eagles’ wings, that we may do your will
with courage and delight. Amen.
P Hear the voice from heaven: “You are my own, my beloved.”
God gives power to the weary and strengthens the powerless.
Be cleansed, be healed, for in the name of Jesus Christ, I
declare to you the forgiveness of your sins and the revealing of
God’s reign.
C Amen.
(stand) HYMN
“How Good, Lord, to Be Here”
Hymn 315
GREETING
A 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.
KYRIE
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A In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy.
A For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to
the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy.
A For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the
Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy.
A For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship
and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy.
A Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
C Amen.
HYMN OF PRAISE
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A Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on
earth.
C Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we
worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your
glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb
of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on
us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive
our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord;
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy
Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Celebrate Insert
A With one voice, let us pray together the prayer on your
Celebrate insert.
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(sit) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
FIRST LESSON
2 Kings 2:1-12
PSALM (sung responsively)
SECOND LESSON
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Celebrate Insert
Celebrate Insert
Celebrate Insert
(stand) GOSPEL PROCESSION AND ACCLAMATION
C Alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of
eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia.
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark
C Glory to you, O Lord.
HOLY GOSPEL
Mark 9:2-9
Celebrate Insert
P The Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to you, O Christ.
(sit) SERMON
(stand) HYMN
“Shine, Jesus, Shine”
Hymn 671
(stand) NICENE CREED
A Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith.
C 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, was
incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became
truly human. 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.
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We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father
and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.
(* The word “catholic” with a lower case “c” means “universal.”)
(kneel or sit) PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Celebrate
INSTALLATION OF FORWARD TOGETHER TEAM
(stand) PEACE
P The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C And also with you.
(sit) OFFERING
ANTHEM “Come Christians, Join to Sing” arr. Patricia Hurlbutt
(stand) OFFERTORY
“Blessed to Be a Blessing”
(used with permission)
Chorus:
Blessed to be a blessing, blessed to live your love.
Blessed to share with others every blessing from above.
Blessed to walk in mercy. Blessed to light the way.
Oh, blessed to be a blessing every day.
Oh my Jesus, you have blessed me.
You died for me to take my sin away.
Now you live your life in me.
And the love received is love I give away. (Chorus)
OFFERTORY PRAYER
A Merciful God,
C as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered
together to become one bread,
so let your church be gathered together from the ends of
the earth into your kingdom,
for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and
forever. Amen.
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GREAT THANKSGIVING
P The Lord be with you.
C And also with you.
P Lift up your hearts.
C We lift them to the Lord.
P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy . . . praise your name
and join their unending hymn:
SANCTUS
C Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
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THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE 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.
(Sit) “Eat This Bread”
Eat this bread, drink this cup,
come to me and never be hungry.
Eat this bread, drink this cup,
trust in me and you will not thirst.
Hymn 472
1 Christ is the bread of life, the true bread sent from the
Father.
2 Our ancestors ate manna in the desert, but this is the
bread come down from heaven.
3. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever.
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HOLY COMMUNION
Hymns 815, 477, 314
All baptized believers are invited to the Lord’s table. The larger cup
holds wine and the smaller cup holds grape juice. If you wish to
commune by common cup, please come to the altar after the ushers have
communed. Children who have not yet communed may come to the altar
for a blessing.
(stand) BLESSING
P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you
and keep you in his grace.
C Amen.
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
A Everlasting God, we bless you
C that you have brought us to the mountaintop and fed us
with the life and light of your Son. Send us in his name
from this place to bring light into dark corners, healing
where lives are torn, and nourishment to every hungry
heart, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
BENEDICTION
P God the Father, light-creator; God the Son, Light from Light;
and God the Holy Spirit, light-revealer, bless you and  give
you peace.
C Amen.
HYMN
“Alleluia, Song of Gladness”
Hymn 318
DISMISSAL
A Go in peace. Share the good news.
C Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE “Procession” Henry Purcell, arr. R. Schulz-Widmar
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“Eat This Bread” adapt. By Robert J Batastini and the Taize Community,
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WELCOME to all who gather in the Lord’s house this morning. If you
are visiting us, please sign our guest book in the narthex, and come back
as often as you can.
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Lee and Karen
Howerin in honor of Jessa’s second birthday.
We welcome the Rev. Dr. Julius Carroll, our Synod Companion, to lead
our worship and install our Forward Together Team. Dr. Carroll has
served on the ELCA churchwide staff, the staff of the Southeastern
Pennsylvania Synod, and on the faculty of Lutheran Southern Seminary.
He has pastored several churches. In December he retired as mission
developer/pastor of Discovery Lutheran Church in Raleigh.
This evening at 7:00 there will be a Welcome Team meeting. This team
will be responsible for greeting visitors on Sunday mornings and making
them feel welcome. Please consider being a part of this ministry.
Monday at 7 pm the Stewardship Team will meet.
Tuesday at 6 pm, we will join together for a Fastnacht supper of
pancakes, sausage, sauerkraut salad and applesauce. Cost is $5, free for
children 7 and under. Make checks payable to Nadine Brown (for
kitchen supplies). The Outreach Team will meet following the supper.
On Wednesday, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday worship at 7 pm.
Sunday night Lenten services begin next Sunday. A light supper will be
served at 6:15, and the Lenten service will begin at 7:00.
Ascension Lutheran Church is a participating congregation in
FORWARD TOGETHER: In Christ. In Community –
A Renewal Movement in the NC Synod of the ELCA.
The mission of Ascension Lutheran Church is to be a caring
and welcoming community of followers of Jesus Christ
proclaiming the Good News, sharing our faith
and living out God’s word in our community.
We are proud to serve our community by lending a hand with:
Saturday Meals on Wheels
Child Hunger Elimination in Wilson (CHEW)
Community Soup Kitchen
It’s In the Bag – Emergency food for homeless families
Hope Station
Veterans Residential Services
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This Week:
Today
7:00 pm
Monday
7:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Sunday
9:15 am
9:45 am
11:00 am
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
Serving in worship
Assisting Minister
Acolyte
Crucifer
Lector
Communion
Ushers
Counters
Depositor
Nursery
Altar Care
Bulletin Prep
Flowers
Bible Bearer
Torch Bearers
TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Welcome Team Meeting
Stewardship Team Meeting
Fastnacht Pancake Supper
Outreach Team
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Ash Wednesday Worship
Adult Choir
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
HOPE STATION SUNDAY
Children’s Choir
Shaping Disciples – Sunday School
Holy Communion
Lenten Supper
Lenten Service
Today
Next Sunday
Susan Wethington
Sheldon LeMay
Lilly Varnell
Lilly Varnell
Crissy Varnell
Crissy Varnell
Terry Shackleford
Hal Tarleton
Lee Howerin
Crissy Varnell
Nadine Brown
Hal Tarleton
Ben Coulter
Ginny Tarleton
Nadine Brown
Hal Tarleton
Sharon Petway
Ginny Tarleton
Linwood Perry
Susan Wethington
Volunteer needed
Volunteer needed
Petways
Petways
Heidi Bonner
Tarletons
Howerins
Lilly Varnell
Megan & Sydney Buzard
Serving in outreach this week:
CHEW pickup/pack Terri Hooks
CHEW delivery
Terry Klein
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