Contemporary Worship Service

Contemporary Worship ServiceFIFTH SUNDAY IN LENTSUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021GATHERINGGathering Song – “Remembering the Promise,” Larry OlsonChorus: We are remembering the promise of God’s love. Oh.we are remembering the Savior’s dying love. Oh.we are remembering the promise of God’s loveand we know that we will never be alone.1. Through the years and through the wonder,we will never be alone.Through the tears and through the laughter,God is here with us. (chorus)Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) 909 West 33rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105PASTORS Randall Gehring, Timothy Lemme, Justin Kosec, and Shelly GehringVISITATION MINISTERS Pr. Don Lehmann, Maribeth AndersonOFFICE 336-2942 FAX 334-0671 OSLCHURCH.COM

2. Through the fear and through the silence,we will never be alone.Through the life and through the dying,God is here with us. (chorus)3. Through the word and through the water,we will never be alone.Through the cross and the risen Savior,God is here with us. (chorus)Call to WorshipGathering Song – “Hold Us Together,” Matt Maher and Steve Wilson1. It don’t have a jobIt don’t pay your billsWon’t buy you a home in Beverly HillsWon’t fix your lifeIn five easy stepsAin’t the law of the land or the governmentBut it’s all you needChorus: And love will hold us togetherMake us a shelter to weather the stormAnd I’ll be my brother’s keeperSo the whole world will know that we’re not alone2. It’s waiting for youKnocking at your doorIn the moment of truthWhen your heart hits the floorAnd you’re on your knees (chorus)Bridge: This is the first day of the rest of your lifeThis is the first day of the rest of your life’Cause even in the dark you can still see the lightIt’s gonna be alright it’s gonna be alright (repeat, then chorus 2x)Confession and ForgivenessSong for Lent – “Promises, Promises,” Justin Kosec and Gene LeVasseurYou spoke the first word, gave creation a name;carved water from sky and gave heartbeat a frame.You spoke with the promises; all became true.A word and a promise were the same to you.One thing we can promise is that we will die.But your power has made death into a lie.You spoke with a promise and old became new.New life and a promise are the same to you.Our promises remain mere hopeful decrees;our faith is the day between promise and deed.You still speak the promise; we see it come true.A word and a promise are the same to you.Prayer of the DayWORDKidtalk – First-Graders’ Faith Milestone: Lord’s PrayerFirst Reading – Psalm 51:1–12

Second Reading – Jeremiah 31:31–34SermonPrayers of the PeopleSong of the Day – “Promise Keeper,” Ethan Hulse, Hope Darst,and Jonathan Smith1. Your vow’s a convent unbrokenYou’ve made it known through historyYour love will never be unfaithfulNever walk out on meNever walk out on me2. I have no reason to doubt YouWho You’ve been You’ll always beAnd though the future’s still unfoldingWith everything I’ve seenHow could I not believeChorus: You are a promise keeperYour word will never failMy heart can trust You, JesusI won’t be overwhelmedMy eyes are gonna seeMiracles and victoriesYou are a promise keeperAnd Your word will never failBridge: I’ll see Your goodness in the land of the livingI’ll see Your goodness right here right nowYou know the ending before the beginningI know that You have worked all things out (repeat, then chorus)Statement of Faith – “This I Believe (The Creed),” Ben Fielding andMatt CrockerChorus 1: I believe in God our FatherI believe in Christ the SonI believe in the Holy SpiritOur God is three in OneI believe in the resurrectionThat we will rise againFor I believe in the Name of JesusChorus 2: I believe in life eternalI believe in the virgin birthI believe in the saints’ communionAnd in Your holy ChurchI believe in the resurrectionWhen Jesus comes againFor I believe in the Name of JesusMEALOfferingInvitationOffering Song – “Lord Have Mercy,” Steve Merkel1. Jesus, I’ve forgotten the words that you have spoken,Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dimWith a doubting heart I follow the paths of early wisdom,Forgive me for my unbelief renew the fire again.

Chorus: Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.2. I have longed to know you and all your tender mercies,Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end.So I bow my heart before you in the goodness of your presence,Your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night. (chorus; instrumentalverse; chorus)Offering PrayerHoly CommunionSetting the TableHearing the PromiseLord’s Prayer – First-Graders’ Lord’s Prayer Milestone VideoReceiving the PromiseBlessing after the MealSENDINGAnnouncementsSendingSending Song – “Love Found Me,” Tyler Hall, Dave Hanbury, Jason Ingram,Mike Tenkate, and Rich Thompson1. There’s no better days than these.There’s something in the air.It’s coming over me.It feels like I’m awakeningto a brand new day of hope,seeing things I’ve never seen.This is what I’ve been looking for.Chorus: I found love and love found me.Broke through my heart and set me free.And now I know that I’m complete,’cause I found love and love found me.Singin’ yeah, yeah, yeah,love found me.Singin’ yeah, yeah, yeah,love found me.2. There’s a peace I’ve come to know,And it’s holding on to melike an anchor to my soul.And now that I am free,I’ll shout for all to hearthis song inside of me.This is what I’ve been looking for. (chorus)Bridge: Oh, how this love is realno matter what they say.Oh, how this love will stealev’ry heart it saves.Ending: I found love and love found meBroke through my heart and set me free.And now I know that I’m complete’cause I found love and love found me.I found love and love found me.

Broke through my heart and set me freeAnd now I know that I’m complete’cause I found love and love found me.Singin’ yeah, yeah, yeah,love found me.Singin’ yeah, yeah, yeah,love found me.WORSHIP LEADERSPresiding Ministers: Pastor Shelly Gehring and Pastor Tim LemmePreaching Minister: Pastor Justin KosecCelebrate Band: Gretchen Starnes, Stacie Soderstrom, Janell Mills, Jake Lemme,Steve Kuper, George Gongopoulos, and Denny GaleReader: Don LangMedia: Randy PrestonSound: Matt SteinhouseArtwork by Gary Gaede for Our Savior’s.A Musical Note: Many musicians celebrate March 21 as the birthday ofJohann Sebastian Bach (1685—1750), although as Europe moved from the Juliancalendar to the Gregorian calendar, Bach’s date of birth was reordered to March 31.In any event, happy 366th birthday to the estimable J. S. Bach!Credits: The following music is used by permission CCLI #250141: “Remembering thePromise,” Larry Olson, 1989 Dakota Road Music, all rights reserved, used by permission;“Hold Us Together,” Matt Maher and Steve Wilson, copyright Meaux Mercy (admin. byCapitol CMG Publishing), Skyline Apartments (admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing),spiritandsong.com (admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (admin. byCapitol CMG Publishing); “Promises, Promises,” Justin Kosec and Gene LeVasseur, 2021; “Promise Keeper,” Ethan Hulse, Hope Darst, and Jonathan Smith, Be EssentialSongs (admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Cashagamble Jet Music (admin. byEssential Music Publishing LLC), EGH Music Publishing (admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Fair Trade Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential MusicPublishing LLC]), Hope For The Best Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o EssentialMusic Publishing LLC]); “This I Believe (The Creed),” Ben Fielding and Matt Crocker, 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing);“Lord Have Mercy,” Steve Merkel, 2000 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (admin. by CapitolCMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)); “Love Found Me,” Tyler Hall, DaveHanbury, Jason Ingram, Mike Tenkate, and Rich Thompson, copyright 2010 Up and OverSongs

Mission: Our Savior’s is a people forgiven in Christ whose mission is to proclaim Christand nurture faith that connects with everyday life. Our beliefs and mission shape our valuesand our values shape how we live. OSL has five Core Values: Worship, Service, Learning,Generosity, and Community. Learn more at oslchurch.com.Annual Vision for Ministry: Out of abundance, we will joyfully celebrate God’s grace, and boldlyembrace and serve all.Guests: Thank you for worshiping at OSL today. If you’re searching for a church home,you are welcome to contact the Church Office—336-2942 or raaker@oslchurch.com—visitoslchurch.com, or come by during regular business hours.Worship services are broadcast on Sundays (Celebrate: 9:00 A.M. on KTTW, cable channel9; channel 7.1; Festive: 1:00 P.M. on KSCB, cable channel 30; channel 53), streamed onFacebook Live (facebook.com/oslchurchsf; Celebrate is at 8:45 a.m., Festive at 10:15), andare available on Monday at oslchurch.com.Assistive listening devices are available at the sound booth in the Sanctuary andCelebrate Center.The Church Office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Call 336-2942or email raaker@oslchurch.com.www.oslchurch.com

A word and a promise were the same to you. One thing we can promise is that we will die. But your power has made death into a lie. You spoke with a promise and old became new. New life and a promise are the same to you. Our promises remain mere hopeful decrees; our faith is the day between promise and deed.