February 22, 2014 – 7 PM
Grace Evangelical
Lutheran
Church, S F
Gathering In
Welcome
Call to Worship
To the tune of
Blackbird
Welcome to
worship this Sunday night
God is here and the time is right
breathe the breath of life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Welcome to worship this Sunday night
Breathing as one, together we will sing
Let the church bells ring
You were only waiting for this moment to free.
Prepare your hearts
Prepare your hearts
For the words of God bring change
Prayer
Loving
God, on this feast day of St. Gerard, we pray for all parents, the families,
children and staff at Grace Infant Child Care, those who care for aging parents
and those who longed for or ended relationships with children they were unable
to raise. Be with the members and staff,
friends and colleagues of Grace Lutheran and the chosen family we create
whenever we share bread, wine and water with each other. Amen.
Word
The first reading is from Numbers, the 27th
chapter:
16‘May you, the God of the
spirits of all living creatures, appoint someone to lead the congregation 17who
will go out and come in before them, who will lead them out and bring them in,
so that the congregation will not be like sheep without a shepherd.’
The Second reading is from 1st
Corinthians, the 3rd chapter:
9 We are God’s servants, working
together; you are God’s field, God’s building.
10 By the grace God gave me, like a skilled master
builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder
must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no one can lay any
foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus
Christ.
Gospel
Acclamation
To the tune of Yellow Submarine
Hallelujah and
praise be to Christ
praise be to Christ, praise be to Christ
Hallelujah and praise be to Christ
praise be to Christ, praise be to Christ
The Gospel of the day is read.
A reading for the Gospel of Luke the 1st
Chapter:
36And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age
has also conceived a son; she who was thought to be infertile is now in her
sixth month. 37 Nothing will be impossible with God.’ 38Then
Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of God; let it be with me according to your
word.’ Then the angel departed from her.
39 In those days Mary set out
and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40where
she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child
leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth
was filled with the Holy Spirit 42and exclaimed with a loud cry,
‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 43
Hallelujah and
praise be to Christ
praise be to Christ, praise be to Christ
Hallelujah and praise be to Christ
praise be to Christ, praise be to Christ
Reflection
Words are shared by Seminarian, Daniel Tisdell.
Installation of a Pastor
Presentation
The
assembly stands. The pastor to be installed and a representative of the calling
body come before the Dean of the San
Francisco Conference and the assembly. The dean addresses the assembly.
Having
been authorized by the church to install Megan
Marie Rohrer
our
co-worker in the gospel, as pastor,
I
now ask for certification of this call.
A
representative of the calling body addresses the presiding minister.
After
prayerful deliberation,
we,
of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
have
called Megan Marie Rohrer as pastor.
I
present Megan and this letter certifying the call.
The
representative gives the dean the letter certifying that the call has been
received and accepted.
The
representative moves aside, and the assembly is seated.
Address and
Questions
The
presiding Dean addresses the pastor being installed.
A
reading from John: Jesus said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I
send you. Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are
forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." (John 20:21-23)
A
reading from Matthew: Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given
to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to
obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always,
to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20)
A
reading from First Timothy: Set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith,
in purity. Attend to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to
teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you
through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Put these
things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your
progress. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in
these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. (1
Timothy 4:12-16)
The
dean questions the pastor being installed.
Megan, in the presence of this
assembly
will
you commit yourself to this new trust and responsibility,
in
the confidence that it comes from God through the call of the church?
Response:
I
will, and I ask God to help me.
Will
you preach and teach in accordance with the holy scriptures
and
with the confessions of the Lutheran church?
Will
you carry out this ministry in harmony with the constitutions
of
the Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
in America?
Response:
I
will, and I ask God to help me.
Will
you be diligent in your study of the holy scriptures
and
in your use of the means of grace?
Will
you love, serve, and pray for God's people,
nourish
them with the word and sacraments,
and
lead them by your own example in faithful service and holy living?
Response:
I
will, and I ask God to help me.
Will
you give faithful witness in the world,
that
God's love may be known in all that you do?
Response:
I
will, and I ask God to help me.
Almighty
God, who has given you the will to do these things,
graciously
give you the strength and compassion to perform them.
The
assembly responds:
Amen.
The
assembly stands. The dean addresses the assembly.
People
of God, will you receive Megan as a messenger of Jesus Christ sent to
serve all people with the gospel of hope and salvation? Will you regard Megan
as a servant of Christ and a steward of the mysteries of God? We will, and we
ask God to help us.
Will
you pray for Megan, help and honor Megan’s work, and in all
things strive to live together in the peace and unity of Christ? We will,
and we ask God to help us.
The
dean addresses the pastor being installed.
Megan
the office
of pastor is now committed to you in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Blessing
The
newly installed pastor may kneel as the dean proclaims God's blessing.
The
God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great
shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete
in everything good so that you may do God's will, working in you that which is
pleasing in God's sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and
ever. Amen.
The
pastor stands. The dean escorts the pastor to the place of baptism. A
representative of the congregation says:
You
have been called to be among us to baptize, to teach, and to forgive sins.
Remind us of God’s love for all people.
They
proceed to the place of the word. A representative of the congregation says:
You
have been called to be among us to proclaim the good news. Teach us of God’s hope for all people.
They
proceed to the place of the meal. A representative of the congregation says:
You
have been called to be among us to preside at the Lord's supper. Welcome us to God’s table.
They
proceed to the main exit of the Sanctuary. A representative of the congregation
says:
You
have been called to be among us to energize us to service. Give us courage and inspire us to serve God’s
people.
The
dean may address the assembly with these or similar words.
People
of God, I present to you Megan, your pastor.
Let us welcome Megan in the name of
Christ.
The
assembly may offer acclamation with applause.
The
service continues with the prayers of intercession. Prayers are included for
the newly installed pastor, all ministries in the church, and all Christians in
their vocations.
Prayers of the
People
To the tune of “Across the Universe”
Let prayers raise
like incense through the church while we repent
Spread forgiveness, unbind made-up-minds and wallets across the universe
Bless our leaders, of all kinds, bishops, pastors, civic minds
Families, pets, all human kind across the universe
Chorus:
And so we pray together
God is gonna change the world
I am gonna change the world
You are gonna change the world
We are gonna change the world
We pray for those who are pain, and those who bring back health again
Prayers to end poverty and war across the universe
End destruction waste and greed, so we can help out those in need
Restore peace and prosperity across the universe
Chorus
Protect all children, save the earth help us understand the true worth
of all who live and breathe across the universe
Help us remember we are loved by the holy trinity above
who calls us to be stewards of, all the universe
Chorus
Communion
Passing of the
Peace
To the tune of “I wanna hold your hand”
Oh please, say to me -
We are all kin in Christ
And please, say to me -
I wanna shake your hand
I wanna shake your hand.
I wanna shake your hand.
The peace, of Christ is with you
And also with you,
So please, get off your seat
Share a sign of God’s peace
Share a sign of God’s peace.
Share a sign of God’s peace.
Oh please, say to me -
We are all kin in Christ
And please, say to me -
I wanna shake your hand
I wanna shake your hand.
I wanna shake your hand.
Offering
The offering is collected as the table is prepared.
Today’s offering will be
split between the Welcome Ministry and SF CARES to support the upcoming Health
and Vision Event which will be held at Grace Lutheran on April 12th
and provide prescription eye glasses for low income residents of the Sunset.
Offering Music
“Here Comes the Sun”
The Meal
To the tune of “Hey Jude”
Na na na na-na na na,
na-na na na,
Je- sus (repeat)
Je-sus, he took the bread
Gave thanks and said: take and eat
this is my body, I’m giving to you
Yes this is true, bead of heaven
Je-sus, he blessed the cup
his blood creates for us holy kinship
so we remember God’s promises to us all
despite the fall, we are all God’s children
And every time you drink this cup
Think of Christ and remember
All your sins are forgiven
Na na na na-na na na,
na-na na na,
Je- sus (repeat)
Holy one, hosannas to you
Blessed are all who come to your table
we remember the Saints from other times
In this bread and wine, pour out your Spirit
Creator God, who lives among us
we lift your name, above all others
and we remember your sacrifice for our sins
let your reign begin and continue forever, and ever and ever
silence for
the breaking of the bread
Na na na na-na na na,
na-na na na,
Je- sus (repeat)
Special Music
’All You Need
Is Love’
Blessing
Eucharistic blessing is spoken.
Sending Out
Dismissal
To the tune of “Let it Be”
May God’s face shine upon you. And clear a path
before your feet
praying for tomorrow, Go in peace
Blessed and forgiven, Children of God you’ll always
be
claim your wholeness, Go in peace
Go in peace, go in peace,
go in peace, go in peace
in service, love and
wisdom Go in peace
And when the bay is foggy. And suffering is all we
see
May joy replace our sorrows, Go in peace
May we be light
in darkness. For the whole world’s in need.
Help us bring justice, Go in peace
Go in peace, go in peace,
go in peace, go in peace
in
service, love and wisdom Go in peace
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