MARCH 15, 2023 LENTEN MIDWEEK MEDITATION
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LENTEN MIDWEEK MEDITATION MARCH 15, 2023 Office 507-232-3938 Pastor Micah Plocher 507-581-2618 www.trinitynicollet.org
LENTEN MIDWEEK MEDITATIONS
The season of Lent covers the forty days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. It is
a special time of spiritual focus, of repentance and prayer in preparation for Easter.
During this time, our congregation provides special midweek opportunities to step
out of our busy routines and meditate on the redeeming work of our Savior Jesus.
We recognize our sin, but we also marvel at the forgiving, sacrificial love of God
that wiped our sin away.
WORSHIP SERIES: PSALMS OF THE PASSION
Poetry communicates what is happening beneath the surface – not only the things
someone does, but what they think and feel. This Lenten season, the Bible’s poetry
in the psalms will give us glimpses of the inner life of our Savior Jesus during his
passion. As we meditate on the mind and heart behind the acts of his great love for
us, we pray that he would form our minds and hearts to his.
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Minister Pastor Ken Mellon (retired, St. Paul’s, North Mankato)
Accompanist Kellsie Wasser
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Restrooms are to your left as you exit the sanctuary. A
nursery equipped with a video stream of the service is available if you feel you need a
place to quiet your little one’s “joyful noises.” If you need help with anything during the
service, our ushers are happy to help!
Acknowledgments
Evening Prayer from Christian Worship
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New International Version ®,
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2Stand
Jesus Christ is the light of the world,
the light no darkness can overcome.
Stay with us, Lord, for it is evening,
and the day is almost over.
Be our light and scatter the darkness,
and hear our evening prayer and praise.
Text: © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 715790
Hymn of Light CW 216
Text: Michael D. Schultz
Text and tune: © 2021 Michael D. Schultz, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 715790
Lord God, we thank you for this day of grace now drawing to a close. Stay with us, and warm
our hearts with your forgiving love in Christ. By your Word keep our faith burning brightly,
that we may walk in the light of your presence through the darkness of this world. Come and
bless us as we worship you—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Be seated
3Psalm 141 CW 217
Tune: David Schack
Tune: © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 715790
Let the incense of our prayers rise before you, O Lord, and let your mercy descend on us, that
we may sing your praises with the Church on earth and forever in heaven; through Jesus
Christ our Lord.
Amen.
4Psalm Psalm 109:1–5, 8, 26–28
Read responsively by minister and congregation
1
My God, whom I praise,
do not remain silent,
2
for people who are wicked and deceitful
have opened their mouths against me;
they have spoken against me with lying tongues.
3
With words of hatred they surround me;
they attack me without cause.
4
In return for my friendship they accuse me,
but I am a man of prayer.
5
They repay me evil for good,
and hatred for my friendship.
8
May his days be few;
may another take his place of leadership.
26
Help me, LORD my God;
save me according to your unfailing love.
27
Let them know that it is your hand,
that you, LORD, have done it.
28
While they curse, may you bless;
may those who attack me be put to shame,
but may your servant rejoice.
Psalm Prayer
God of justice, bring to an end the deeds of wicked men. Too often we let our vengeful hearts
cloud our ability to respond properly when they abuse us. Only your Son Jesus could endure
their unjust deeds. Since he has removed the consequences that our own evil deeds merited,
we entrust all justice into your hands.
Amen.
Passion History Reading Matthew 26:57-75
Trial before the High Priest
Hymn 816 I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus
5Meditation on God's Word Psalm 109:1–5, 8, 26–28
Stand
How Wickedly They Spread Their Lies Psalm 109A sts. 1–2, 4–5
st. 1: soloist · st. 2, 4-5: congregation
Text: © The Jubilate Group, admin. Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 715790
Tune: © Arwel Hughes. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 715790
Be seated
6Offering
The members of Trinity Lutheran Church have joined together to do the Lord’s work in this community and
throughout the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry.
At this time, we ask both members and guests to fill out the friendship register found at the end of each pew.
When you’ve written your information, please pass it to the next person until everyone has had a chance to sign
it. Thank you for helping us serve you with the gospel!
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Lord, Have Mercy
In peace let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, have mercy.
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:
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, have mercy.
For those who work to bring peace, justice, health, and protection in this and every place, let us
pray to the Lord:
Lord, have mercy.
For those who bring offerings, those who do good works in this congregation, those who toil,
those who sing, and all who await from the Lord great and abundant mercy, let us pray to the
Lord:
Lord, have mercy.
For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and need, let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, have mercy.
For the faithful who have gone before us and are with Christ, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
Silence for individual prayer may follow.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, one another, and our
whole life to Christ our Lord:
to you, O Lord.
7Prayer of the Day
Abide with us, Lord, for it is evening and the day is almost over. Abide with us and with your
whole Church. Abide with us in the evening of the day, in the evening of life, in the evening of
the world. Abide with us in your grace and goodness, in your holy Word and sacrament, in your
comfort and blessing. Abide with us when we are overcome by the night of sorrow and fear, by
the night of doubt and affliction, by the night of bitter death. Abide with us and with all your
people in time and in eternity.
Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever. Amen.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
Amen.
Be seated
Hymn 782 Luther’s Evening Prayer (sts. 1b–2)
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