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Transfiguration of Our Lord

Affirmation of Baptism

10:00 AM Service February 19, 2023

GATHERING

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Ringing of the Bell

Thanksgiving for Baptism:

(Water is poured into the font as Romans 6: 3-5 is read.)

P: Eternal God, maker of heaven and earth, who formed us from the dust of the earth, who by your breath gave us life, we glorify you.

C: We glorify you.

P: Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who suffered death for all humanity, who rose from the grave to open the way to eternal life, we praise you.

C: We praise you.

P: Holy Spirit, author and giver of life, the comforter of all who sorrow, our sure confidence and everlasting hope, we worship you.

C: We worship you.

P: To you O blessed Trinity, be glory and honor, forever and ever.

C: Amen

Hymn # 631 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

L: 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.

L: Let us pray:

All: O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

WORD

First Reading Exodus 24: 12—18 Pg. 125

R: Word of God, Word of life.

C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm Psalm 2 Pg. 844

Refrain:

PS 2:1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?

PS 2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together

against the LORD and against his Anointed One.

Refrain:

PS 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

PS 2:5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

PS 2:6 "I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.”

Refrain:

PS 2:7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son;

today I have become your Father.

PS 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

Refrain:

PS 2:10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

PS 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

Refrain:

Second Reading: 2 Peter 1: 16—21 Pg. 1894

R: Word of God. Word of life. C: Thanks be to God.

(Please rise for the Gospel)

After the Gospel is announced, we sing

Gospel Reading Matthew 17: 1—9 Pg. 1524

(After the reading of the Gospel, we sing)

(Please be seated)

Sermon

(Please Stand)

Hymn # 671 “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Presentation and Prayer

P: I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the Church. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?

All: I renounce them.

P: Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?

All: I renounce them.

P: Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?

All: I renounce them.

P: Do you believe in God the Father?

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

P: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

All: 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.

P: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

All: 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.

Affirmation in the Presence of the Assembly

You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism:

To live among God’s faithful people,

To hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,

To proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,

To serve all people, following the example of Jesus,

And to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

All: I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

P: People of God, do you promise to support these sisters and pray for them in their life in Christ?

Church: We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

Prayer of Blessing

P: Let us rejoice with these sisters in Christ.

Church: We rejoice with you in the life of baptism. Together we will give thanks and praise to God and proclaim the good news to all the world.

The Prayers

L: . . .Lord, in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer.

Sharing of the Peace

L: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you!

L: Let us share Christ’s peace with one another.

Offering

Offering Hymn #593 “Drawn to the Light”

(As the last verse is sung, please stand as the offering is brought forward.)

L: Let us pray.

All: Gracious God, all goodness flows from you. You bless us and you call us to be a blessing to a world in need. Accept these offerings as a sign of our whole lives returned to you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

MEAL

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy. . .we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

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

Invitation to Communion

Communion Hymn # 496 “One Bread, One Body”

Hymn # 838 “Beautiful Savior”

Prayer after Communion

C: Amen

SENDING

Blessing

Hymn # 315 “How Good, Lord, to Be Here!”

L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

Postlude