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PRESTON Meadow Lutheran Church PLANO, TEXAS

May 17, 2020 10am Online Worship

WELCOME AND PRELUDE

During the prelude, you’re invited to prepare your space at home for worship. Light a candle. Pick an object like a bible or cross for a point of reflec on. Begin to assemble the materials you’ll need for communion later on. Pray that the Holy Spirit will fill your space with the pres-ence of Jesus in this moment of worship. THE EASTER GREETING Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Joined to Christ in the waters of bap sm, we are raised with him to new life. Let us give thanks for the gi of bap sm. We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning you created us in your image and planted us in a well-watered garden. In the desert you promised pools of water for the parched, and you gave us water from the rock. When we did not know the way, you sent the Good Shepherd to lead us to s ll waters. At the cross, you watered us from Jesus’ wounded side, and on this day, you shower us again with the water of life. We praise you for your salva on through water, for the water in this font, and for all water everywhere. Bathe us in your forgiveness, grace, and love. Sa sfy the thirsty, and give us the life only you can give. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

WE INVITE YOU TO REMEMBER YOUR BAPTISM BY MAKING THE SIGN OF THE CROSS ON YOUR FOREHEAD.

ALTAR FLOWERS GIVEN BY:

Norm & Sue Johnsen in honor of grandson, Evan Henke, who was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army and graduated from Texas A&M.

Randy & Sharon Best in celebra on of their wedding anniversary.

GREETING P: 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. PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray. Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and

on earth. In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

SHARING THE PEACE P: May the peace of our risen Lord be with you always! C: And also with you! Please take a moment to ‘Pass the Peace.’ If you’re pos ng a pic on social media during this

me of worship, make sure to use #pmlctogether so we can celebrate with you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OFFERING

Financial giving is an expression of our faith. It reminds us that all we have belongs to God, and God has put us in charge of what we have. If you would like to make a financial gi today, text “PMLC” to 77977 for a direct link to give through your mobile device. Thank you for your joyful generosity!

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READING Psalm 66:8-20

Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

A: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 14th Chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL John 14:15-21 A: The gospel of our Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON Pastor Paul Mussachio

HYMN OF DAY During this hymn, we invite you to gather the elements you will need

to celebrate Holy Communion with us a few moments from now.

The Apostle’s Creed

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

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 Pon us 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.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrec on of the body, and the life everlas ng. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

P: Prayers of Intercession Trus ng God’s promise of new life, we pray for the renewal of the church, the world, and all of crea on. Each pe on will end with “God of mercy” to which we will reply “hold us in love.”

A brief silence.

We commend these and all our prayers to you, O God. Come near to us with your saving help, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.

C: Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Li up your hearts. C: We li them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… and join their unending hymn:

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE P: You are indeed holy, almighty and merciful God.

You are most holy, and great is the majesty of your glory.

You so loved the world that you gave your only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:

Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, a er supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:

This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering our Messiah’s life, death, and resurrec on we give thanks to you, O Lord God Almighty, not as we ought but as we are able; and we ask you mercifully to accept our praise and thanksgiving.

Bless us, your servants, with your Holy Spirit and these your own gi s of bread and wine, so that we and all who share in the body and blood of Christ may be filled with heavenly blessing and grace, and, receiving the forgiveness of sin, may be formed to live as your holy people.

To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.

C: Amen.

P: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, we pray the prayer Jesus gave us:

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. Save us from the me of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

COMMUNION

Instruc ons for Holy Communion at home while watching online.

We now invite you to break the bread and share the cup with those who are gath-ered around you. Select one person to hand out the bread and wine. As that person gives the bread and wine (or juice), please remember to share these words:

This is my body, given for you. This is my blood, shed for you. A er all have communed, make sure that the selected person also receives commun-ion in the same manner.

If you happen to be alone, li up each element of communion before your face and say out loud: __(Name)___ this is my body, given for you. This is my blood, shed for you.

TABLE BLESSING P: May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in

his grace. Amen. SENDING PRAYER A: Let us pray.

You have given yourself to us, Lord. C: Now we give ourselves for others. A: You have raised us with Christ and made us a new people. C: As people of the resurrec on, we will serve you with joy. A: Your glory has filled our hearts.

C: Help us to glorify you in all things, through Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen. BLESSING P: The blessing of the living God,

Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, surround and sustain you, keep you from harm, and fill you with courage.

C: Amen.

SENDING HYMN

DISMISSAL A: Christ is risen, church! C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! A: Go in peace. Trust the Lord! C: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia!

ONLINE WORSHIP: May 10, 2020 | 287 devices viewing from 18 states + Canada, approx. 488 people

May 10th Giving | $11,248.91

Liturgy and Hymns reprinted with permission. Augsburg Fortress License: SAS000753, One License: A-705394, CCLI: 2221727. For worship use only.

VIRTUAL CONGREGATIONAL LAND SALE VOTE Wed., May 20@7pm

*NOTE— Each member who wants to vote should register separately on their own

device

CONGREGATIONAL CARE HOURS

LIFE TODAY CAN FEEL STRESSFUL AND AT TIMES OVERWHELMING

Pastor Jackie has telephone office hours on Mondays between 11:30am and

3:30pm and from 5-7pm. Please call or email the church office for her

telephone number.

JUNE FLOWER CALENDAR

Openings on June 21 &

28. Arrangements are $48. Please email lind.bland @ pmlc.org with requests.

CONGRATS TO OUR AMAZING

GRADUATING SENIORS!

God loves you and we do

too!

GROW GROUP LEADERS

CONNECT LEADERS

We appreciate your commitment

throughout this ministry year...

PRAYERS

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY—

• Eric Chase & family as they grieve the loss of his father-in-law, Chae Hillman (+5/7) • Rene Walls & family as they grieve the loss of her uncle, Sam Cochran (+5/12)

MEMBERS—Joe Sheffield, Jeanne Christopherson, Kenny Meyers, Harold Layher, Wrenda Benson, Sandy Bruckner, Gwen Workman, Carol Hackemack Harper, Marge Glossop, Karen Redding, Coralee Hester, Marie Higa, Doris John-son, Anna Crain, Emma Collins, Ray Bell and Donna Whitaker.

FAMILY MEMBERS—Terri Cochran (Rene Walls’ aunt), Jack (Lisa & Kurt Kern’s nephew), Michael (Joe & Sandra Sheffield’s son), Barbara (Michael Porst’s mother), Conrad (Sandra Sheffield’s brother-in-law), Sco (Rolf & Donna For-seth’s son-in-law), Roger (Mary Higdon’s father), Roger (Chadwick Stelzl’s uncle), Eleanor & Chick (Debbie Shock’s mom & dad), Richard (Evan Reitzell’s father), Sam & Terri (Rene Walls’ aunt & uncle), David (Julie Delaney’s dad), Shirley (Bob Appel’s sister), Guy (Ken & Joleen Schwarz’s son), Sue (Mary Higdon’s sister), Ka e (Sharon (Lawson) Best’s granddaughter), John (Pastor Jackie & Henry’s nephew & brother-in-law), Charles (Shannon McKemie’s dad), Trish (Carol Hackemack Harper’s cousin), Alice (Erin Williams’ grandma); Tanya (Jim & Janelle Gauthier’s niece; Lora Bowers’ cousin), Cheryl (Ne e Schwarz’s cousin), Callie (Roylyn Kohutek’s mom & family), Suzanne (Marilyn & Harold Layher’s daughter), Linda (Kirk Schlotman’s mom), Alice (Chris Henry’s mom), Chriss (Brian Sco ’s cousin), Alan & Ju-dy; + Judy’s parents (Mike & Roylyn’s son & daughter-in-law), Sarah (Kelly Schlotman’s cousin), Chris (Pastor Jackie & Henry’s son), Henry (Kevin Ericson’s dad), Edward & Edna (Kerri Fortney’s grandparents), Joe (Gina Best’s dad), Wayne (Joe & Sandra Sheffield’s nephew), Arlene (Donna Smith’s mother), Earl (Evi Miculka’s dad), Pa y (cousin & niece of Kim & Charlo e Wiemann), Rafael (Bill & Susan Laupus’ rela ve), David (Amber Paulsen’s dad), Julia (Charlie & Kathy Brown’s granddaughter), Abigail, Alexander & Simone (Michelle Honeck’s family), Ron (Michelle Honeck’s dad), Sere-na (Bob & Pat Appel’s niece), John (Linda Hahn’s brother), Ray (Jim Gauthier’s brother), and Carol (Theresa St.-Gil’s mother-in-law).

OTHERS—Sang (co-worker with Trudee Johnson), Rev. Marvin Henk (MJ Maddox’s friend), Ron & Eunice (friends of Pastor Jackie), Bella (friend of Walls Family), Nyra (Chris na Stelzl’s friend), Faith Trapp, Bob Baker & Family, Carol (her Euchre friends), Bob (John Shea’s friend), Anita (Kathleen Rice’s friend), Hercules Family (Sheffield family friends), Beth (co-teacher to Sarah Wiseman), Nancy (Quon family friend), Graham (Davenport family friend), Patrick (Candice Clark’s friend’s husband), Dawn (Sonja Jasper’s friend), Kathy (former PMLC member), Frank (Pastor Jackie & Henry’s Schade’s friend), Amanda (Jennifer Miller’s friend), Pat (Sonja Jasper’s friend), Priya (Jan Pierret’s friend), Sue (Lynn Thompson’s friend), Patricia (Becky Shuman’s friend), Bonnie (Susan Kahl’s friend), Chris (Jon Johnson’s friend), Usha (Jan Pierret’s friend), Luane (John Shea’s friend), Debbie (Ellen Selman’s friend), Be ye (Laupus family friend), Caprice (Kern family friend), and Rebecca (Jim & Janelle Gauthier’s friend).

ANNIVERSARIES

CELEBRATING 20+ YEARS:

Dennis & Linda Hahn, 30yrs, 5/19 Roger & Linda Keesee, 48yrs, 5/21 Jim & Joan Steenerson, 55yrs, 5/21