The Transfiguration of Our Lord - Online Worship - February 14, 2021
refrain:
Awake, awake, awake my soul.
God, resurrect these bones
From death to life for You alone.
Awake my soul.
vs. 1
Breathe on me,
Breath of God,
Breathe on me.
Breathe on me,
Breath of God,
Breathe on me.
I come alive;
I’m alive
When You breathe on me.
I come alive;
I’m alive
When You breathe on me.
(refrain)
Friends, today we celebrate, The Bright New Light changes and transforms and awakens our very souls, one and all, breathing on us, speaking to us, blessing us anew in God’s grace, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
People of God: The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we have failed to trust The Spirit fills us and changes us with light and grace.
(silence for reflection)
Dear friends: Trust The One who is judge over all is filled with truth and mercy, changing everything, transforming us in the grace of these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. Trust anew, how good, Lord, to be here; to be transformed in The Bright New Light!
Almighty and loving God, on the mountain, in the transfiguration of your Son, you showed your glory. In our ever-changing world, give us the faith to see your light endures, shining bright and sure. Send us The Bright New Light, transform our life and spirit, to make you and our neighbors first. As we trust each new morning is only the beginning to so much more, change our outlook, our spirit, our purpose, our devotion, our worship, our ministry, your Church, as you renew the face the earth. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them, Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
(New Revised Standard Version)
2 KINGS 2:1-12; 2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6; MARK 9:2-9
We live in an age of makeovers. To change how something looks is becoming easier. We are told in many cases, `with a little help, anyone can do it.’ Changing what something is, not just how it looks, may not be so easy. What drives us to make changes may result in having what we treasure change for us. As we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday, we are invited to see as Jesus is transformed on the mountain, what we treasure is being changed. Who we are is changed and madeover, what we treasure is changed, the Savior we worship is changed, the treasure God provides is changed. As Epiphany comes to a close, as Lent begins, trust Christ, The Bright New Change, changed to change you; you have all the help you will ever need in The Bright New Light of God’s grace!
1. Jesus changes. In the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Jesus, The Bright New Change, becomes dazzling white; different! Mark 9:2-3
A. Appearances are everything, or so we say. There is so much more!
B. Jesus is now seen differently. Thanks be to God!
2. Jesus, The Bright New Change, changes us, what we treasure! 2 Kings 2:1-12
A. What do we treasure? Trust Who changes what you treasure!
B. Do we treasure reason or faith; where we stand or being saved?
C. Elisha treasured the Lord’s blessing of Elijah in his life, and he was not disappointed as he kept his eyes on all he treasured.
D. Jesus keeps changing us to change what we treasure!
3. Jesus, keeps changing us. Just when we think we have been changed, The Bright New Change will change us again! 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:4-6
A. Jesus will keep changing us to see the change is not about us.
B. Jesus keeps changing us. Others will ask, Who has changed you, as they see us coming down the mountain.
4. Mark 9:7-9 - Trust The Bright New Light changes you, changes how God does things, changes salvation, in God’s never changing grace!
Offering is available for our indoor services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.
vs. 1
How good, Lord, to be here!
Your glory fills the night;
Your face and garments, like the sun,
Shine with unborrowed light.
vs. 2
How good, Lord, to be here!
Your beauty to behold,
Where Moses and Elijah stand,
Your messengers of old.
vs. 5
How good, Lord, to be here!
Yet we may not remain;
But since you bid us leave the mount,
Come with us to the plain.
... as we pray to you, Jesus,
Change us, transform us, by your Spirit, and your grace.
All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Holy Communion will take place after the closing Benediction. If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.
In order to better serve you in this troubling times, the way we receive Communion has changed slightly. You will be offered a self-contained Communion serving. Each capsule has two layers. The first layer is a thin, clear, cellophane layer which reveals the host. Under the second layer you will find the alcohol free juice. Volunteers will be happy to take you waste after you receive Communion.
The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
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 Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace, for you are blessed with The Bright New Light of God’s saving grace in Jesus Christ! In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us go in the peace of Christ, celebrating the love of God, living anew in the transforming hope and grace of The Bright New Light, and serving The Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
refrain:
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul;
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
O my soul;
I’ll worship Your holy name.
vs. 1
The sun comes up,
It’s a new day dawning,
It’s time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass,
And whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing
When the evening comes.
(refrain)
vs. 2
You’re rich in love
And You’re slow to anger.
Your name is great
And Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness,
I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons
For my heart to find.
(refrain)
vs. 3
And on that day,
When my strength is failing,
The end draws near,
And my time has come;
Still, my soul will sing
Your praise unending
Ten thousand years,
And then forevermore!
(refrain twice)
Worship Your holy name;
Lord, I’ll worship Your holy name.
At this time we will transition to offering Holy Communion. As a reminder, to better serve you in this troubling times, the way we receive Communion has changed slightly. You will be offered a self-contained Communion serving. Each capsule has two layers. The first layer is a thin, clear, cellophane layer which reveals the host. Under the second layer you will find the alcohol free juice. Volunteers will be happy to take you waste after you receive Communion.
Upon leaving your seats and receiving Communion, we ask that you please leave the building and return to your vehicles.
For your safety and the safety of our community, we ask that once you leave your seated area and return to your vehicles that you avoid congregating near your vehicles.
We will continue to sing songs during Communion, and you are welcome to leave at any time. Drive Through Communion will begin at 10:15 and run until 10:30.
There’s nothing worth more
That will ever come close.
No thing can compare;
You’re our living hope.
Your Presence, Lord.
I’ve tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves,
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone,
In Your Presence, Lord.
Holy Spirit,
You are welcome here;
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere;
Your glory, God,
Is what our hearts long for,
To be overcome
By Your presence, Lord.
Your presence, Lord.
bridge:
Let us become
More aware
Of Your Presence;
Let us experience
The glory
Of Your goodness.
(repeat bridge 3x)
Holy Spirit,
You are welcome here;
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere;
Your glory, God,
Is what our hearts long for,
To be overcome
By Your presence, Lord.
Your presence, Lord.
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Beginning with Ash Wednesday, February 17, midweek Lenten services will be provided thanks to our virtual efforts, via a link in our daily Lenten devotions, website, and Facebook page. Seasonal daily devotions begin this Wednesday on Ash Wednesday.
Please plan to join us for our Annual Meeting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 28! You can join us in-person or through Zoom or a similar remote virtual experience. The logistics are being finalized and will be communicated to you soon!
As we share worship in this new way, we are seeking volunteers to assist with greeting, ushering, serving communion, live streaming, AV ministry, set up, clean up, worship leaders, and more! You can access details and ways to sign up on our website and Facebook page! Thank you!
Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. Communion will be offered to you following the closing song as you exit the sanctuary, as we share pre-packaged single servings of communion, including a wafer and grape juice. Carefully pull back the first tab to expose the host, the body of Christ, given for you; then pull back the second tab to expose the blood of Christ, shed for you! Please ask for assistance or clarification as you are served!
For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets by the ushers as you exit the sanctuary.
For those who are not able to join us for worship, you are invited to receive drive-through communion, available Sundays, 10:15-10:30 a.m. at the front curb near the church entrance.
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From everyone on every level of leadership and service, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org
We pray The Holy Spirit breathes anew on us to be God’s people and to be God’s Church, as together we make known and we trust anew God’s gifts of hope, peace, justice, clarity, calm, and comfort forever break forth in new ways for you and your loved ones, today, and as we share every gift of God’s light, love and grace!
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Trusting Transformation In God’s Grace & Light, written based on Psalm 50. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” based on the LBW. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice Hymnal Supplement © 1995 Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia; and Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “Change My Heart, O God” © 1982 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing CCLI #1565 “The Name of The Lord (Blessed Be)” © 1989 & this arr. © 1997 Polygram International Publishing, Inc. CCLI #265239 “Canticle of the Turning” © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc., OneLic #00762 “Awake My Soul” © 2012 A Thousand Generations Publishing CCLI #6453172 “Jesus Loves Me” Music & Lyrics Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “How Good, Lord, to Be Here!” Words & Music Public Domain, OL #92217 “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” © 2011 SHOUT! Publishing, CCLI #6016351 “Holy Spirit” © 2011 Jesus Culture, CCLI #6087919 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.