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February 14, 2021 www.abidinglovelutheranchurch.com
Pastor: Kevin J. Klug
970.213.4226
abidinglove2825@gmail.com
Administrative Assistant: Kim Schulz
2825 East First Street
970.622.2030
Loveland, CO 80537
970.622.2030 abidingloveloveland@gmail.com
Thank you for coming
We are delighted to have you with us. On page three you will find the Path of Worship we
will follow.
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Nursery
The nursery is in the room with the window. During this time, we won’t be providing a
nursery assistant.
Personal Listening Devices
For those with hearing difficulties, a personal listening device is available by the video
camera. Ask an AV person for assistance.
Our Worship Focus
We stand at the threshold of the season of his ultimate humiliation. But before we go
down to the valley of the shadow of death, he gives us a glimpse of the glory which he
hid so carefully even while he was revealing it. Lent is coming; hang on to the glory that
soon will be covered in shame and washed with blood!
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PATH OF WORSHIP
Prepare your hearts and minds to meet the Triune God
through this service as he comes to you in His Word.
P: In the name of our God, to whom all hearts are open and from whom no secrets
are hidden. Amen.
C: Almighty God, merciful Father, I, a troubled and repentant sinner, confess
that I have sinned against you in my thoughts, my words, and my actions. I
have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved others as I should.
I am distressed by the sins that trouble me and am deeply sorry for them.
Silence for Personal Confession
P: Jesus says to his people: “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven.” His
death paid for the guilt of your sins and the sins of the whole world. Do you
believe this?
C: Yes, I believe.
P: Because of the promise of our Savior Jesus, I forgive you all your sins. Be
assured that you are a dear child of God and an heir of eternal life.
C: O Lord, my God, I called to you for help, and you answered me. I thank you
for the love you have shown me in Jesus Christ, my Savior. Through him
you have rescued me from the guilt of my sin and given me the peace of
forgiveness. Help me fight against temptation, correct whatever wrongs I
can, and serve you and those around me with love and good works. In
Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
P: Go in peace. The Lord be with you.
3Hymn 95 “How Good, Lord, to Be Here” 4
The Lesson 2 Kings 2:1-12a NIV 84
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When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah
and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here;
the Lord has sent me to Bethel." But Elisha said, "As surely as the Lord lives and as you
live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel.
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The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, "Do you
know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?" "Yes, I know," Elisha
replied, "but do not speak of it."
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Then Elijah said to him, "Stay here, Elisha; the Lord has sent me to Jericho."
And he replied, "As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So
they went to Jericho.
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The company of the prophets at Jericho went up to Elisha and asked him, "Do
you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?" "Yes, I know," he
replied, "but do not speak of it."
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Then Elijah said to him, "Stay here; the Lord has sent me to the Jordan."
And he replied, "As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So
the two of them walked on.
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Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing
the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his cloak,
rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left,
and the two of them crossed over on dry ground.
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When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me, what can I do for you
before I am taken from you?" "Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit," Elisha
replied.
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"You have asked a difficult thing," Elijah said, "yet if you see me when I am
taken from you, it will be yours--otherwise not."
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As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire
and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven
in a whirlwind. 12 Elisha saw this and cried out, "My father! My father! The chariots and
horsemen of Israel!" And Elisha saw him no more.
P: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to you, O God.
5The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell,
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit.
the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Hymn of the Day 712 “Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain”
6The Sermon Mark 9:2-9 NIV 84 Pastor Kevin Klug
Sermon Theme: See the Savior’s Glorious Love
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After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a
high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His
clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach
them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
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Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three
shelters--one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." 6 (He did not know what to
say, they were so frightened.)
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Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud:
"This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!"
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Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them
except Jesus.
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As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell
anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
7Our Offering of Thanks to Our Loving God
You may put your offering in the offering box in the entryway or give electronically with
the GivePlus app or through our website (www.abidinglovelutheranchurch.com).
If you are a visitor, you are welcome to participate in this offering. However, do not feel
obligated.
Prayer of the Church
During the prayer request, when Pastor says, “Lord in your mercy …”
the congregation responds by saying, “Hear our prayer!”
The Lord's Prayer (Traditional Version)
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 Blessing
P: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.
C: Amen.
8Closing Hymn 332 (1-3) “Go, My Children, with My Blessing”
9In His Service: Pianist: Cari Borchert
AV Team: Kyle & Allee Marti
Thank you for attending this morning. We hope that you were strengthened by the
Word of God. We invite you to join us again.
Sunday, Feb 14
8:00 a.m. Worship; Usher: Tony Mancina Greeter: Dawn Mancina
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: The Transfiguration of Jesus
Bible Class: The Transfiguration of Jesus
10:30 a.m. Worship; Usher: Angelo Mancina Greeter: Jeff & Elle Trousil
12:30 p.m. 6th-8th Grade Confirmation Class
Tuesday, Feb 16
1:15 & 2 p.m. Worship at Sugar Valley
6:30 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 17
6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion Worship
Thursday, Feb 18
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Team Meeting
Sunday, Feb 21
8:00 a.m. Communion Worship
Usher: Dave King Greeter: Tawnya King
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Bible Class: Sin as Predator
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship
Usher: Ed Mosshammer Greeter: Judy Mosshammer
10Happy Birthday Clayton Coffey (14), David Radford (16)
Happy Anniversary John & Deb Croissant (16), Dan & Dawn Webster (17)
NEW Sermon Series: Unmasking Sin for Lent
Lent is a time to prepare our hearts for Jesus' death; a time to reflect on our sins that
caused Jesus' death and to repent so that we might enjoy the forgiveness Jesus won for
us. However, sin likes to mask itself so we don't even see it. We underestimate its power
in our lives and so fail to confess it and see our need for Jesus' help with it.
• February 21 - Predator: Genesis 4:3-15
• February 28 - Self-Deceit: 1 Samuel 15:12-23
• March 7 - Mission Sunday (Guest Pastor Matt Vogt)
• March 14 - Leprosy: 2 Kings 5:1-17
• March 21 - Yeast: Mark 8:11-17
• March 28 - Misplaced Trust: Jeremiah 17:1-15
AV Team Needs Your Help
Would you be willing to help serve those worshipping online? You don't need to be an
expert in audio-visuals to serve. We will train you in what we do. We'd like to train 5
more people. That would be a great help with Midweek Lenten services coming on
February 17. Contact our AV Coordinator, Kyle Marti at (262) 527-5705 to volunteer or
to ask any questions. Thank you for using your gifts to keep our ministry for Jesus
moving forward in 2021!
11The Hands of the Passion Lenten Worship
Whether they were lifted to bless God’s chosen people or to stone God’s chosen
prophets, hands in the Bible are rarely noticed but always in action. The Hands of the
Passion explores the many roles hands played during the Passion History, from waving
palm branches to nailing our Savior to the cross.
Join us for Lent starting Wednesday, February 17 at a new time 6:30 p.m.
Sermon and Service Themes:
• Ash Wednesday, February 17 - Hands of Repentance, Pastor Klug
• February 24 - Hands of Hypocrisy, Pastor Jacob Hanneman (Ft. Morgan)
• March 3 - Hands of Self-Preservation, Pastor Klug
• March 10 - Hands of Misguided Zeal, Pastor Joel Spaude (Ft. Collins)
• March 17 - Hands of Betrayal, Pastor Aaron Nitz (Cheyenne)
• March 24 - Hands of Brutality, Pastor Klug
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