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March 14th, 2021
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Online Worship during our National Emergency
To participate, visit our website blctempleton.org
1. Click the link for Worship Online.
2. When prompted press play.Welcome Pastor Russ Gordon Prelude “Just as I am, Without One Plea” Confession and Forgiveness Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the keeper of the covenant, the source of steadfast love, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. God hears us when we cry, and draws us close in Jesus Christ. Let us return to the one who is full of compassion. Silence is kept for reflection. Fountain of living water, pour out your mercy over us. Our sin is heavy, and we long to be free. Rebuild what we have ruined and mend what we have torn. Wash us in your cleansing flood. Make us alive in the Spirit to follow in the way of Jesus, as healers and restorers of the world you so love. Amen. Beloved, God’s word never fails. The promise rests on grace: by the saving love of Jesus Christ, the wisdom and power of God, your sins are forgiven, and God remembers them no more. Journey in the way of Jesus. Amen.
Opening Hymn “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” #332
set to the tune of #782
1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest;
lay down, O weary one, lay down
your head upon my breast."
I came to Jesus as I was,
so weary, worn, and sad;
I found in him a resting-place,
and he has made me glad.
2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Behold, I freely give
the living water, thirsty one;
stoop down and drink and live."
I came to Jesus, and I drank
of that life-giving stream;
my thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
and now I live in him.
3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"I am this dark world's light;
look unto me, your morn shall rise,
and all your day be bright."
I looked to Jesus, and I found
in him my star, my sun;
and in that light of life I'll walk
till trav'ling days are done.
Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.Kyrie
Prayer for the Day
O God, rich in mercy, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world and
rescued us from the hopelessness of death. Lead us into your light, that all our deeds may
reflect your love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
First Reading: Numbers 21:4-9
4From Mount Hor [the Israelites] set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land
of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. 5The people spoke against God
and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?
For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.” 6Then the Lord
sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many
Israelites died. 7The people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against
the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us.” So Moses
prayed for the people. 8And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it
on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” 9So Moses made a serpent
of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person
would look at the serpent of bronze and live.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.Psalm 107:1-3; 17-22
1
Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good,
for God’s mercy en-dures forever.
2
Let the redeemed of the Lord proclaim
that God redeemed them from the hand of the foe,
3
gathering them in from the lands;
from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
17
Some were fools and took re-bellious paths;
through their sins they were afflicted.
18
They loathed all man-ner of food
and drew near to death’s door.
19
Then in their trouble they cried to the Lord
and you delivered them from their distress.
20
You sent forth your word and healed them
and rescued them from the grave.
21
Let them give thanks to you, Lord, for your steadfast love
and your wonderful works for all people.
22
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving
and tell of your deeds with shouts of joy.
Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
1You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2in which you once lived, following the course of
this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those
who are disobedient. 3All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the
desires of flesh and senses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else. 4But
God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us 5even when we were dead
through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—6and
raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7so that in
the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in
Christ Jesus. 8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is
the gift of God—9not the result of works, so that no one may boast. 10For we are what he has
made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way
of life.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
6Gospel Acclamation
Gospel: John 3:14-21
Response: “Glory to You, O Lord”
14“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that
whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him
may not perish but may have eternal life.
17“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the
world might be saved through him. 18Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those
who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the
only Son of God. 19And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people
loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. 20For all who do evil hate the light
and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. 21But those who do what is
true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.”
Pastor: “The Gospel of the Lord” Response: “Praise to You, O Christ”
7Sermon “The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”
An Antidote to Anxiety.
Intro: “What do you worry about the most?
“Anxiety in the heart weighs a person down.” Proverbs 12:25
1. ______ for God’s assistance. “Give us this day our daily bread.”
“Do not worry about anything but in everything, by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we
ought, but that very Spirit intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words.” Romans 8:26
The bread on our tables is not a barometer of our success but a sign of God’s grace.
“The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.” Psalm 145:15
2. Remember God’s ____________________. “Give us today our daily bread.”
“Daily bread includes everything needed for life, such as food and clothing, home and property,
work and income, a devoted family, an orderly community, good government, favorable
weather, peace and health, a good name, and true friends and neighbors.”
Martin Luther in The Small Catechism
“God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in Christ Jesus”
(“…as lavishly as only God can.” JB) Philippians 4:19
“Don’t worry at all about having enough food and clothing…our heavenly Father already known
perfectly well that you need them.” Matthew 6:32
3. Trust God’s __________________. “Give us today our daily bread.”
“The bread that is spoiling in your house belongs to the hungry. The shoes that are mildewing
under your bed belong to those who have none. The clothes stored away in your trunk be-
long to those who are naked. The money that depreciates in your treasury belongs to the
poor!” St. Basil the Great
“Don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too.”
Matthew 6:34Sermon Hymn “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”
by Chris Tomlin, John Newton, Louis Giglio
Verse 1 Verse 3
Amazing grace how sweet the sound The Lord has promised good to me
That saved a wretch like me His word my hope secures
I once was lost but now I'm found He will my shield and portion be
Was blind but now I see As long as life endures
Verse 2 Verse 4
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
And grace my fears relieved The sun forbear to shine
How precious did that grace appear But God who called me here below
The hour I first believed Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
Chorus You are forever mine
My chains are gone I've been set free CCLI Song # 4768151
My God my Savior has ransomed me Chris Tomlin | John Newton | Louie Giglio
© 2006 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
And like a flood His mercy rains worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
Unending love amazing grace CCLI License # 11282933
Apostle’s Creed
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 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.
Closing Prayer
Let Us Pray,
Merciful God, accompany our journey through these forty days. Renew us in the gift of baptism, that
we may provided for those who are poor, pray for those in need, fast from self-indulgence, and above
all that we may find our treasure in the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, whose lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
AmenThe Lord’s Prayer
Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.
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
Blessing
Sending Hymn “The Wonderful Cross”
by Chris Tomlin, Isaac Watts, J.D. Walt, Jesse Reeves & Lowell Mason
Verse 1 Chorus
When I survey the wondrous cross O the wonderful cross
On which the Prince of Glory died O the wonderful cross
My richest gain I count but loss Bids me come and die and find
And pour contempt on all my pride That I may truly live
O the wonderful cross
Verse 2 O the wonderful cross
See from His head His hands His feet All who gather here by grace
Sorrow and love flow mingled down Draw near and bless Your name
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown Verse 3
Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were an offering far too small
Love so amazing so divine
Demands my soul my life my all
CCLI Song # 3148435
Chris Tomlin | Isaac Watts | J. D. Walt | Jesse Reeves | Lowell Mason
© 2000 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 11282933
Dismissal
Go in peace. Share the Good News.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude “All the People Said, Amen”We are checking phone messages and email.
Bell Ringers needed: Please contact Ben Steele 805-975-8090 to help out. Thank you!
For Pastoral Care, call your phone tree leader or call the office and leave a message for Pastor Russ Gordon.
Ways to Help Locally:
North County NeighborAid: Every day, this organization offers emergency financial assistance to men, women,
and families living in our area. Utility bills, rent, transportation are needs exploding during this time. Make a gift
today. Through Bethel. Mark your offering - Womenade or Online HERE at northcountywomenade.org
ELCA COVID-19 Campaign: Support US and territory Lutheran churches and ministries most affected by this pan-
demic. Give today to where our church body is in dire need: ELCA Response Fund
Covid 19- SLO Community Info: Up-to-date Covid-19 local information. Includes getting help and giving help and
many other helpful resources: https://www.emergencyslo.org/en/covid19.aspx
For emergency preparedness: ReadySLO.org or call their hotline: 805-543-2444
Volunteers for outdoor worship: are needed to have worship on campus. Please email the office if you are avail-
able to help with duties: Lector, Greeter, Check-In, Altar setup, Safety and what days you are not available. Dates
are to be determined.
One of the most vital gifts you can offer the church is your prayer. Although we may not always know just how God chooses to
answer prayer, the Bible assures us the ear of the Lord is inclined to our needs. Please consider praying for the following
members & friends of our community be they a beloved friend or family member or a suffering stranger. May God bless our
people with a healing touch.
Remember in your prayers: Dick Blomquist as he is hospitalized; Students and teachers; Judy Burroughs
transitioning to hospice care; DJ Andersen recovering from surgery; Pat Johnston; John Anderson; Jim
Voos; Brian Schonfeldt; the Ladwigs; Iglesia Luterana Santa Cruz; rain in drought stricken lands; those grieving
losses of family and friends; those in nursing homes and prisons; beloved members in the process of moving, the
students; health care providers, emergency responders, families without resources; those who are jobless; those
serving in the military; those without food, housing or work; those protecting sources of clean water, the
humanitarian crisis around the globe.
Family: Miyamoto Family grieving the loss of Sue’s uncle, Jerry Matthews; Erika and new born baby Grayson
(McKee’s niece) as they recover from a difficult birth; baby Robert Michne recovering from heart surgery; baby
Onyx Redmond battling cancer; Clint and Janelle, Joanne Crowes son and granddaughter; Ben Richey (Julie's
Hobart's father), Kimberly (Jeff Hobart's sister), Darlene Jacinto (Jan Mckee's step-mother) and all those
recovering from falls; Cyndi Ebelherr’s husband Bruce, as he recovers from a liver transplant; Louis DamMikklesen;
Marilyn Paspalof’s grandson Devin Borbon; Rose’s daughter, Marion.
Friends: Donn Clarius recovering from surgery, Maia and son Brodie who is struggling with cancer, co-worker of
Andrea Ingwerson; John Kudla and family; Susan Lord; Esneider Vazquez, Leo Gonzalez; Chris, Annie Blake, Sierra,
friends of Yvonne Printup; Stephanie Valliere, Madison Holman, Chris McMahon; Allison Gustafson, friend of Shirl
Capaci.Thank you to all our
congregational leaders for their
ministry during this time
Musicians:
Ron Perry, Brent Keast, Carolyn Kelley
Congregational Support
Pastor: Amy Beveridge Financial Secretary: Alicia Steele
Administrative Support: Tami Berezay Altar Guild: Kristin Spears
Prayer Chain: Doreen Wynne, 238-3042 Helping Hands: DJ Andersen
Council
President/Property: Grace Steele & Worship/Music:
Roy McKee Community Life:
Vice-President: Ben Steele Youth/Family:
Treasurer: Diana Leahy Teen Rep: Grace Steele
Secretary: Kirk Condell Sunday School: Lolia Schwartz
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
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