Sunday Worship Service FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT February 26, 2023

St. Paul Lutheran Church A Member Congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod On Sundays we Have: 7:30 am Holy Communion 8:45 am Bible Class/Sunday School 10:00 am Holy Communion FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT February 26, 2023 AS WE GATHER The Lord Jesus crushes Satan and his wily deceptions. The demise of Adam and Eve shrouds creation with turmoil, sin, and death. One man’s disobedience wrought destruction. Christ’s obedience reaps justification. His sole abundant grace obliterates the gruesome consequence of one man’s trespass. In all things, Jesus contends against Satan and triumphs. Jesus combats countless temptations and strips evil deception of its sway. Jesus casts out Satan completely, remaining steadfast as our Lord, God, and Savior. We greet and welcome all guests and visitors worshiping with us today. We hope that the message you hear today will strengthen your understanding and faith in God’s plan to save us from sin and death through Jesus Christ. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please introduce yourself to Pastor Mat. If you are without a church home, we invite you to join us here at St. Paul. ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 1 Ringing of the Bell Hymn of Invocation 656 Invocation p151 Confession/Absolution p151 †The Service of the Word † Introit p152 Kyrie p152 Salutation/Collect p156 Old Testament p2 Genesis 3:1-21 Psalm 32:1-7 Epistle Reading p942 Romans 5:12-19 Lenten Verse p157 Holy Gospel p809 Matthew 4:1-11 Hymn of the Day 424 Sermon Nicene Creed p158 Prayer of the Church Offering (please sign attendance book in pew) Offertory p159 † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p160 Sanctus p161 Prayer of Thanksgiving p161 Lord’s Prayer p162 The Words of our Lord p162 Pax Domini p163 Agnus Dei p163 Distribution Hymns 633(1-4),562,418,633(5-8) Thank the Lord p164 Post Communion Collect 937 Benediction p166 Hymn to Depart 834