WELCOME GATHERING RITE M: In the name of the Father and of the Son ď – and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. 1. Baptized into your name most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly, Among your saints, your chosen host, Buried with Christ and dead to sin. Your Spirit now shall live within. M: I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. C: Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. (John 3:5,6) M: Surely we were sinful at birth, sinful from the time our mothers conceived us. (Psalm 51:5) C: But we were washed, we were sanctified, we were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:11) 2. My loving Father, there you took me To be henceforth your child and heir. My faithful Savior, there you let me The fruit of all your sorrows share. O Holy Spirit, comfort me When threat’ning clouds around I see. M: As baptized children of God, we confess our sins. C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. 2
3. My faithful God, you fail me never; Your promise surely will endure. Oh, cast me not away forever If words and deeds become impure. Have mercy when I come defiled; Forgive, lift up, restore your child. M: Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless (Ephesians 5:25-27). Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. 4. All that I am and love most dearly— Receive it all, O Lord, from me. Let me confess my faith sincerely, And help me your own child to be! Let nothing that I am or own Serve any will but yours alone. PRAYER OF THE DAY M: Let us pray. M: Lord Jesus Christ, by your victory you have broken the power of the evil one. Fill our hearts with joy and peace as we look with hope to that day when every creature in heaven and earth will acclaim you King of kings and Lord of lords to your unending praise and glory; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. HIS ROBES FOR MINE
His robes for mine: O wonderful exchange! Clothed in my sin, Christ suffered ‘neath God’s rage. Draped in his righteousness, I’m justified. In Christ I live, for in my place he died. 3
Words by Chris Anderson Music by Greg Habegger Arranged by Dan Forrest Piano: Hannah Stahmann
Refrain: I cling to Christ and marvel at the cost: Jesus forsaken, God estranged from God. Bought by such love, my life is not my own: My praise, my all shall be for Christ alone. His robes for mine: what cause have I for dread? God’s daunting law Christ mastered in my stead. Faultless I stand, with righteous works not mine, Saved by my Lord’s vicarious death and life. His robes for mine: God’s justice is appeased. Jesus is crushed, the Father’s pleased. Christ drank God’s wrath on sin, then cried “’Tis done!” Sin’s wage is paid; propitiation won. Refrain His robes for mine: such anguish none can know. Christ, God’s belov’d, condemned as though his foe. He, as though I, accursed and left alone; I, as though he, embraced and welcomed home! Refrain FIRST READING - Matthew 5:13-20 Salt and Light 13
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. The Fulfillment of the Law 17
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” 4
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
Music by Joshua M. Severeid Piano: Olivia Konig
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me down to lie. In pastures green; he leadeth me The quiet waters by. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. My soul he restores again He guides me in paths of righteousness Even for his own name’s sake. Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For thou art with me and thy rod And staff me comfort still. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. My table thou hast furnished. My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy, all my life Shall surely follow me, And in God’s house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. SECOND READING - Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. 5
HYMN OF THE DAY: Thy Strong Word (CW 280) SERMON: Romans 12:1-2
Pastor Brad Bode
APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. OFFERING This is your regular Sunday church offering. As you leave church, you will have an opportunity to give to Arizona Lutheran Academy to support the ministry, especially the music program. PRAYERS LORD’S PRAYER (sung by the choir)
Arranged by Dale Witte
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. 6
BLESSED ONE, MESSIAH!
Words by Rose M. Aspinall Music by Mary McDonald Piano: Olivia Konig
From the blind who called his name to the sinners lost in shame, All the broken and the lame, he gave his love the same. Are you the blessed Messiah? Are you the chosen One? Jesus, are you the Messiah, the Promised One? Hosanna! Blessed One, Messiah! Hosanna! Beginning and the end! Are you the way, the truth, and the life, Son of God, Blessed One? Messiah! Ev’ry wounded heart restored, he sought the poor and ignored. Opened ev’ry prison door, he gave his love to the world. You are the blessed Messiah! You are the Chosen One! Jesus, you are the Messiah, the Promised One! Hosanna! Blessed One, Messiah! Hosanna! Beginning and the end! You are the way, the truth, and the life, Son of God, Blessed One! Messiah! THE POWER OF THE CROSS
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend Arranged by Mark Hayes Piano: Hannah Stahmann
Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day; Christ on the road to Calvary. Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten then Nailed to a cross of wood. This the pow’r of the cross: Christ became sin for us. Took the blame, bore the wrath; We stand forgiven at the cross. Now the daylight flees; now the ground beneath Quakes as its Maker bows his head. Curtain torn in two, dead are raised to life, “Finished!” the vict’ry cry. 7
This the pow’r of the cross: Christ became sin for us. Took the blame, bore the wrath; We stand forgiven at the cross. This the pow’r of the cross: Christ was slain for us. Oh, to see my name written in the wounds, For through your suff’ring I am free. Death is crushed to death, life is mine to live, Won through Your selfless love! This the pow’r of the cross: Son of God, slain for us. What a love, what a cost! We stand forgiven at the cross.
FOR THE CAUSE
Words and music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend Arranged by David Hamilton Piano: Hannah Stahmann
For the cause of Christ the King, we give our lives an offering, ‘Til all the earth resounds with ceaseless praise to the Son. For the cause of Christ we go with joy to reap, with faith to sow, As many see and many put their trust in the Son. Refrain: Christ we proclaim, the name above ev’ry name; For all creation, ev’ry nation, God’s salvation through the Son. For the King once lifted high to cries of rage of “Crucify!” Endured the cross as ev’ry sin was laid on the Son. To the King who conquered death to free the poor and the oppressed; For lasting peace, for life and liberty in the Son. Refrain Let it be my life’s refrain: To live is Christ, to die is gain, Deny myself, take up my cross and follow the Son. Refrain
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THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION
Arranged by Dan Forrest Organ: Mr. Kurt Rosenbaum
Congregation: The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is his new creation by water and the Word. From heav’n he came and sought her to be his holy bride; With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Choir: Elect from every nation, yet one o’er all the earth; Her charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth, One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. Though with a scornful wonder we see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up: “How long?” And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. Interlude Congregation: Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee. BLESSING M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen MESSAGE
Mr. Kurt Rosenbaum, Principal
SERVING TODAY Minister: Pastor Brad Bode, ALA Campus Pastor Choir Director: Mr. Joshua Severeid, ALA Fine Arts Director Student Readers: Joshua Kallies, sophomore, and Aaron Bode, senior 9
SPRING SACRED CONCERT The annual Spring Sacred Concert will be held on Sunday, March 1, at 4pm in the ALA gymnasium. Please join us!
VISION 2020 GALA You’re invited to attend the Arizona Lutheran Academy Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The evening will include dinner, entertainment, and a silent and live auction to support ALA students by raising funds for campus improvements, including a needed upgrade to our locker rooms. Visit ALAcoyotes.org/gala to purchase tickets, donate, or learn more.
LOOKING FOR A HIGH SCHOOL? Eighth grade students are invited to participate in an ALA Student Shadow Day. Students will connect with an ALA student, attend classes and chapel, meet teachers, and experience first-hand what being part of ALA is really like. The next Shadow Date for 2019-2020 is this Wednesday, February 12. That evening there is also an Admissions Night scheduled for both the student and parent(s). To register for either or both, go to ALAcoyotes.org/AAN or contact Michelle Meyer at ALA. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org | 602-268-8686 x40
TUITION ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP Do you know all the options that exist for tuition assistance? Do you know the difference between Individual Tax Credits and Corporate Tax Credits? Find out if there is more you can do to receive tuition help to attend our Lutheran schools, including ALA! Register for the next Tuition Assistance Workshop held at ALA on Monday, February 24, at 6pm. ACSTO representatives will be at the workshop. Register at ALAcoyotes.org/TAW or contact Michelle Meyer at ALA. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org | 602-268-8686 x40
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Mr. Joshua Severeid, Director SOPRANO Annette Bayer, 12 Hannah Hartzell, 11 Ashley Klebenow, 12 Olivia Konig, 12 Julia Mockus, 12 Kaylee Palm, 12 Madella Schroeder, 12
ALTO Adria Cereske, 10 Grace Gray, 10 Madeleine Lee, 12 Heidy Mueller, 11 Kyla Pedersen, 11 Hannah Stahmann, 12 Rachel Stahmann, 10 Jessica Wendt, 11
TENOR Aaron Bode, 12 Andrew Green, 12 Joshua Kallies, 10 Jay Schroeder, 10 Colton Watson, 12 San Yoon, 12
ALA is committed to serving its federation and community by providing an exceptional education, preserving a Christ-focused school culture, promoting spiritual growth and Christian service, and preparing life-long disciples of Jesus Christ.
BASS Brady Johnson, 11 Andrew McDunn, 10 Caleb Patterson, 12 Aiden Perry, 12 Spencer Preston, 11