This is one example of a congregation's use of PowerPoint. Most of they hymns, liturgy, etc. are removed due to copyright considerations, but the general idea is still there.

2. Prayer of the Day In Unison O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

4. First Reading Romans 12: 9-21 Words on Screen

6. 11. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

7. 14. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.

8. 17. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. 18. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

10. 21. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good . The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

12. Psalm 26: 1 – 8 Please read responsively by verse.

14. 3. For your steadfast love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. 4. I have not sat with the worthless, nor do I consort with the deceitful.

15. 5. I have hated the company of evildoers; I will not sit down with the wicked. 6. I will wash my hands in innocence, O LORD, that I may go in procession round your altar,

21. The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew The 16th Chapter Glory to you, O Lord.

22. Matthew 16: 21 – 28 21. From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.

28. “ The Summons” ELW # 798, Vs. 1,2,4 1 "Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don't know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?

29. 2 "Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same? Will you risk the hostile stare, should your life attract or scare? Will you let me answer pray'r in you and you in me?

30. 4 "Will you love the you you hide if I but call your name? Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same? Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around, through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?"

32. Nicene Creed p. 126 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

33. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

34. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

35. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

36. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

37. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

39. Prayers of Intercession Pastor: “ Lord, in your mercy” Cong: “ Hear our prayer”

41. Dismissal “ Go in Peace, serve the Lord.” Alright, we will!