First Sunday In Lent

February 21, 2010

VISITORS
We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ
with you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious gift
from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your
needs. Please let us know how we can do so.
As you enter the church, please prepare your heart for worship.
The Prelude

HOLY EUCHARIST

The Opening Acclamation

Songs of Praise

The Nicene Creed

Please be seated.

The Dismissal of Children (4 Year-Olds through 5th Grade)

The Collect of the Day

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be
tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted
by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of
each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The First Lesson: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

The Psalm 91:9-15

The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector.

The Second Lesson: Romans 10:5-13

The Gospel Procession

Please stand and sing.

The Holy Gospel: Luke 4:1-13

Please be seated.
The Sermon

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The Prayers of the People
Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down in awe of God’s willingness to hear us.
Members:
Members Wilson & Jean Gridley; Willis & Josie Rhodes.
Vestry:
Vestry Ken Baeszler; Will Baysinger; Matt Creswell; Dean Johnson; George
Mankos; Annette Waldroop.
AMiA Churches:
Churches All Saints’ Church (Spartanburg); Apostles’ Anglican (Knoxville);
Christ Church (Jacksonville); Church of the Redeemer (Nashville); Grace Anglican
Church (Gastonia); New Grace Church (Jacksonville); St. Peter’s Church (Mt.
Pleasant); Trinity Church (Atlanta)
Seminarians:
Seminarians Jonathan Allen; Loys Johnson; Conor Mooney; Brad Troxell.
Expecting:
Expecting Eddie & Carissa Chu; Ben & Jessica Coulter.
Loved Ones:
Ones Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kim & Maggie Blutreich;
Kat Brinyear; Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis; Dr. Art Chaney III; David Claycomb;
Comer Family; Sarah Dulin; David & Christina Kristynik and David's military unit
in Iraq; Ronnie Martin; Suesan McDonald; Janet & Graeme Myers; Lou Neuworth:
Christine & Colin O'Connell; Sean O’Grady; Patterson Family; Luke Reilly;
Steven Rowland; Heather Saltamacchio; Jim Sampson; Smithey family;
Martha Ann Springer; Tanya Stoney; Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop;
Larry Whitehead.

The Leader and People pray responsively

In peace, we pray to your, Lord God.
Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who
are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Chuck our chairman, TJ our bishop, and Mike our network leader;
For all who serve God in his Church.

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The Confession of Sin
And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of
our sins:
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace
Song of Preparation

We invite you to take advantage of several opportunities during Communion.

Offerings may be placed in the offering baskets at either side of the altar.

If you are in need of prayer, we invite you to connect with a member of our
prayer team at the petition station, located to the left of the altar.

To offer prayers on behalf of others, please visit the intercession station lo
cated to the left of the altar and light a candle as a way of interceding for
someone in need.

The Great Thanksgiving

Please remain standing.

The Sanctus

Please be seated as our Celebrant continues.

The Mystery of Our Faith

The Lord’s Prayer

The Breaking of the Bread

The Invitation
All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be
seated until your row is invited to come.
At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to
the sanctuary for communion.

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 The Communion Hymns

Please stand.
The Doxology

The Post-
Post-Communion Prayer
Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

The Hymn in Recession

The Dismissal

Altar Flowers
Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation for future
floral arrangements.

Prayer List Requests

Please contact Carol McIntyre (tcotgs@charter.net) with Prayer List requests. In
addition, when it is time to remove someone from the list, please notify Carol as
soon as possible.

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vacation with a Purpose 2010

This summer, from July 18th through the 24th, we will head up to West Virginia
to participate in the World Vision Appalachia mission experience. We will be
serving two roles while we are there - going out to a building in the community
and repairing major construction needs and volunteering at the local Vacation
Bible School teaching children from the area as well as our own. Please take the
next few days praying whether God is calling you and your family to be Radical
Goers or Radical Senders. Any questions, email Conor at conor@tcotgs.org. Get
excited about this great opportunity to be the body of Christ for an area of the
country not experiencing the full privileges of the Kingdom of God.

For all announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org.

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 The Church of the Good Shepherd
Post Office Box 643 605 South Street
Davidson, NC 28036
704-895-0059
www.tcotgs.org

Staff
Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, kyle@tcotgs.org
Jessica Coulter, Director of Children’s Ministry, jessica@tcotgs.org
Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students, conor@tcotgs.org
Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, eric@tcotgs.org
Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, melanie@tcotgs.org
Carol McIntyre, Administrative Assistant, carol@tcotgs.org
Vestry
Will Baysinger Matt Creswell (Jr. Warden)
Dean Johnson Annette Waldroop
George Mankos (Sr. Warden) Ken Baeszler