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WORSHIP LEADERS:
interim pastor: The Rev. Dr. Sharon F. Kelly
lector + intercessor: Amy Koopman
musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Trai Dunlap, Kent Goodroad, and Steven Hobert
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WORSHIP LEADERS:
Interim Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Sharon F. Kelly
lector: Tom Fiebiger
Musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Trai Dunlap, and Steven Hobert
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WORSHIP LEADERS:
interim pastor: The Rev Dr Sharon F Kelly
lectors: Anna & Jason Kottkamp-Hoard
intercessor: Amy Koopman
musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Trai Dunlap, Steven Hobert, & Kent Goodroad
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ASH WEDNESDAY
This special mid-week service is provided in collaboration with the
Northside Parish of churches:
Redeemer Lutheran Church
(The Rev. Dr. Sharon F. Kelly)
Christ the River of Life Lutheran Church
(The Rev. Deanna Kim, Pastoral Intern Menzi Nkambule)
Salem Lutheran Church
(The Rev. Eric Hoffer)
Soloist: Trai Dunlap | Pianist: Steven Hobert
This special mid-week service is provided in collaboration with the
Northside Parish of churches:
Redeemer Lutheran Church
(The Rev. Dr. Sharon F. Kelly)
Christ the River of Life Lutheran Church
(The Rev. Deanna Kim, Pastoral Intern Menzi Nkambule)
Salem Lutheran Church
(The Rev. Eric Hoffer)
Soloist: Trai Dunlap | Pianist: Steven Hobert
WORSHIP LEADERS
interim pastor: The Rev. Dr. Sharon F. Kelly
lector: Jane Friendshuh
intercessor: Amy Koopman
musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Emander Deward, Trai Dunlap, Jenny Asparro, Steven Hobert
audio engineer & videographer: Dave Scharnhorst
interim pastor: The Rev. Dr. Sharon F. Kelly
lector: Jane Friendshuh
intercessor: Amy Koopman
musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Emander Deward, Trai Dunlap, Jenny Asparro, Steven Hobert
audio engineer & videographer: Dave Scharnhorst
WORSHIP BULLETIN
PRELUDE & WELCOME
HYMN: We Have Come into His House TFF 136
APOSTOLIC GREETING: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
THE WORD
FIRST READING: Isaiah 40:21-31 (KJV)
21 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?
22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
PSALM 147:1-11, 20c (KJV)
1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
7 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
20c Hallelujah!
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 (KJV)
16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
The Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Jesus, the Light of the World
The Holy Gospel According to Mark 1:29-39
29 As soon as Jesus and the disciple left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31 He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
32 That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34 And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
3 5In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37 When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” 38 He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” 39 And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Thanks be to God
SERMON: The Rev. Babette Chatman, Campus Pastor, Augsburg University.
HYMN: Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises TFF 158
RESPONSIVE PRAYER
Gracious God, by day and night we pour out our prayer to you.
We are crying out for justice, yearning for what is right, longing for your peace.
Come quickly to help us, O God; save those who call upon your name.
We hear of hateful violence and senseless killings . . .
We feel the suffering, sorrow, and shame of the oppressed . . .
We fear that justice will again be delayed or denied . . .
We recognize patterns of privilege and systems of discrimination . . .
We see your creation destroyed by carelessness and greed . . .
We weep for the victims ...
We grieve in the aftermath...
We pray for an end ...
We long for a day...
We remember ...
Gracious God, keep us working and praying for the day when your justice will roll down like waters, and your righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Replenish our strength and stir up our hope as we look for signs of your coming reign. And fill us with the peace that passes understanding—the deep peace of Jesus Christ our Savior, in whose holy name we pray. Amen.
SHARING of the PEACE!
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.
OFFERING PRAYER:
We pray: O God, receive these gifts as you receive us: like a mother receives her child, with arms open wide. Nourish us anew in your tender care, and empower us in faithful service to tend to others with this same love, through Jesus Christ, our saving grace. Amen.
THE MEAL
VIRTUAL SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
**Please gather elements of bread and wine/grape juice to partake in this sacrament. For those without elements, know that we are united in Christ's love made known to us.**
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Partake of the elements
SENDING
BLESSING: God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace. Amen.
DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure
‘Til we meet again (2x)
L: Go in peace... C: Thanks be to God
HYMN: We Have Come into His House TFF 136
APOSTOLIC GREETING: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
THE WORD
FIRST READING: Isaiah 40:21-31 (KJV)
21 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?
22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
PSALM 147:1-11, 20c (KJV)
1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
7 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
20c Hallelujah!
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 (KJV)
16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
The Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Jesus, the Light of the World
The Holy Gospel According to Mark 1:29-39
29 As soon as Jesus and the disciple left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31 He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
32 That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34 And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
3 5In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37 When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” 38 He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” 39 And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Thanks be to God
SERMON: The Rev. Babette Chatman, Campus Pastor, Augsburg University.
HYMN: Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises TFF 158
RESPONSIVE PRAYER
Gracious God, by day and night we pour out our prayer to you.
We are crying out for justice, yearning for what is right, longing for your peace.
Come quickly to help us, O God; save those who call upon your name.
We hear of hateful violence and senseless killings . . .
We feel the suffering, sorrow, and shame of the oppressed . . .
We fear that justice will again be delayed or denied . . .
We recognize patterns of privilege and systems of discrimination . . .
We see your creation destroyed by carelessness and greed . . .
We weep for the victims ...
We grieve in the aftermath...
We pray for an end ...
We long for a day...
We remember ...
Gracious God, keep us working and praying for the day when your justice will roll down like waters, and your righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Replenish our strength and stir up our hope as we look for signs of your coming reign. And fill us with the peace that passes understanding—the deep peace of Jesus Christ our Savior, in whose holy name we pray. Amen.
SHARING of the PEACE!
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.
OFFERING PRAYER:
We pray: O God, receive these gifts as you receive us: like a mother receives her child, with arms open wide. Nourish us anew in your tender care, and empower us in faithful service to tend to others with this same love, through Jesus Christ, our saving grace. Amen.
THE MEAL
VIRTUAL SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
**Please gather elements of bread and wine/grape juice to partake in this sacrament. For those without elements, know that we are united in Christ's love made known to us.**
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Partake of the elements
SENDING
BLESSING: God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace. Amen.
DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure
‘Til we meet again (2x)
L: Go in peace... C: Thanks be to God
WORSHIP LEADERS:
interim pastor: Rev. Dr. Sharon Kelly
lector: Michelé Crowder
intercessor: Amy Koopman
musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Emander Deward, Trai Dunlap, Jenny Asparro, Steven Hobert audio engineer & videographer: Dave Scharnhorst
interim pastor: Rev. Dr. Sharon Kelly
lector: Michelé Crowder
intercessor: Amy Koopman
musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer, Emander Deward, Trai Dunlap, Jenny Asparro, Steven Hobert audio engineer & videographer: Dave Scharnhorst
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 31 2021
Worship Bulletin
January 31 2021
Worship Bulletin
PRELUDE & WELCOME
EPIPHANY DIALOGUE
Holy God, Light of the universe, Teacher of truth, Giver of goodness,
we hear your Word in the scriptures, proclaiming to us your wisdom
and inviting us to follow your call. For speaking this Word, we thank you, O God.
We thank you, O God.
Your Word came among us in Jesus, our brother, who preached your righteousness, healed the sick, and revived the brokenhearted. For giving us this Word, we worship you, O God.
We worship you, O God.
By your Spirit, bless all who receive this Word, that upheld by the mystery of the body of Christ, we may be light for the world, revealing the brilliance of your Son. For sustaining us with your Word, we praise you, O God.
We praise you, O God.
Blessed are you, holy God, around us, with us, and in us, now and forever.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
HYMN: Will You Come and Follow Me ELW 798
THE WORD
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
[Moses said:] 15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. 16 This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” 17 Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. 18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19 Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20 But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”
The Word of God, Word of Life (Thanks be to God)
Psalm 111 (Speak responsively)
1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the
assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are your works, O Lord, pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Majesty and splendor mark your deeds, and your righteousness
endures forever.
4 You cause your wonders to be remembered; you are gracious and full
of compassion.
5 You give food to those who fear you, remembering forever your
covenant.
6 You have shown your people the power of your works in giving them
the lands of the nations.
7 The works of your hands are faithfulness and justice;
all of your precepts are sure.
8 They stand fast forever and ever, because they are done in truth and
equity.
9 You sent redemption to your people and commanded your covenant
forever; holy and awesome is your name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who practice this
have a good understanding. God’s praise endures forever.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
1 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3 but anyone who loves God is known by him.
4 Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5 Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords--6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.
7 It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8 “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10 For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? 11 So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. 12 But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.
The Word of our Lord (Thanks be to God)
Gospel Acclamation: Jesus, the Light of the World
The Holy Gospel According to Mark 1:21-28
[C: Glory to you, O Lord]
21[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24 and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ
SERMON: Pastor Kelly
HYMN: Guide My Feet TFF 153 (v 1-3)
CONFESSION of FAITH The Apostles Creed
We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING PRAYER:
We pray: O God, receive these gifts as you receive us: like a mother receives her child, with arms open wide. Nourish us anew in your tender care, and empower us in faithful service to tend to others with this same love, through Jesus Christ, our saving grace. Amen.
SHARING of the PEACE!
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.
PRAYERS of INTERCESSION: The Lord is My Light
...Let us pray. Have mercy O God.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
SENDING
BLESSING: God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure
‘Til we meet again (2x)
L: Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God
EPIPHANY DIALOGUE
Holy God, Light of the universe, Teacher of truth, Giver of goodness,
we hear your Word in the scriptures, proclaiming to us your wisdom
and inviting us to follow your call. For speaking this Word, we thank you, O God.
We thank you, O God.
Your Word came among us in Jesus, our brother, who preached your righteousness, healed the sick, and revived the brokenhearted. For giving us this Word, we worship you, O God.
We worship you, O God.
By your Spirit, bless all who receive this Word, that upheld by the mystery of the body of Christ, we may be light for the world, revealing the brilliance of your Son. For sustaining us with your Word, we praise you, O God.
We praise you, O God.
Blessed are you, holy God, around us, with us, and in us, now and forever.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
HYMN: Will You Come and Follow Me ELW 798
THE WORD
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
[Moses said:] 15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. 16 This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” 17 Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. 18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19 Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20 But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”
The Word of God, Word of Life (Thanks be to God)
Psalm 111 (Speak responsively)
1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the
assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are your works, O Lord, pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Majesty and splendor mark your deeds, and your righteousness
endures forever.
4 You cause your wonders to be remembered; you are gracious and full
of compassion.
5 You give food to those who fear you, remembering forever your
covenant.
6 You have shown your people the power of your works in giving them
the lands of the nations.
7 The works of your hands are faithfulness and justice;
all of your precepts are sure.
8 They stand fast forever and ever, because they are done in truth and
equity.
9 You sent redemption to your people and commanded your covenant
forever; holy and awesome is your name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who practice this
have a good understanding. God’s praise endures forever.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
1 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3 but anyone who loves God is known by him.
4 Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5 Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords--6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.
7 It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8 “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10 For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? 11 So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. 12 But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.
The Word of our Lord (Thanks be to God)
Gospel Acclamation: Jesus, the Light of the World
The Holy Gospel According to Mark 1:21-28
[C: Glory to you, O Lord]
21[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24 and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ
SERMON: Pastor Kelly
HYMN: Guide My Feet TFF 153 (v 1-3)
CONFESSION of FAITH The Apostles Creed
We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING PRAYER:
We pray: O God, receive these gifts as you receive us: like a mother receives her child, with arms open wide. Nourish us anew in your tender care, and empower us in faithful service to tend to others with this same love, through Jesus Christ, our saving grace. Amen.
SHARING of the PEACE!
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.
PRAYERS of INTERCESSION: The Lord is My Light
...Let us pray. Have mercy O God.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
SENDING
BLESSING: God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure
‘Til we meet again (2x)
L: Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God
WORSHIP LEADERS:
interim pastor: The Rev. Dr. Sharon Kelly
lector & intercessor: Amy Koopman
musicians: Alyssa Schwitzer & Emander Deward (vocals), Trai Dunlap (drums & vocals), Jenny Asparro (violin), Steven Hobert (piano)
audio engineer & videographer: Dave Scharnhorst
WORSHIP BULLETIN
Third Sunday after Epiphany
PRELUDE & WELCOME
EPIPHANY DIALOGUE
Holy God, Light of the universe, Teacher of truth, Giver of goodness,
we hear your Word in the scriptures, proclaiming to us your wisdom
and inviting us to follow your call. For speaking this Word, we thank you, O God.
We thank you, O God.
Your Word came among us in Jesus, our brother, who preached your righteousness, healed the sick, and revived the brokenhearted. For giving us this Word, we worship you, O God.
We worship you, O God.
By your Spirit, bless all who receive this Word, that upheld by the mystery of the body of Christ, we may be light for the world, revealing the brilliance of your Son. For sustaining us with your Word, we praise you, O God.
We praise you, O God.
Blessed are you, holy God, around us, with us, and in us, now and forever.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen
HYMN: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore TFF 154
THE WORD
First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4 Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5 And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.
10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
The Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God.
Psalm 62:5 -12 (Speak in unison)
5 For God alone I wait in silence; truly, my hope is in God.
6 God alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken.
7 In God is my deliverance and my honor; God is my strong rock and my refuge.
8 Put your trust in God always, O people, pour out your hearts before the one who is our refuge.
9 Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath; those of low estate cannot be trusted. Placed on the scales together they weigh even less than a breath.
10 Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride; though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.
11 God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, that power belongs to God.
12 Steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord, for you repay all according to their deeds.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
29 Brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, 30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, 31 and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
The Word of God, Word of Life (Thanks be to God)
Gospel Acclamation: Jesus, the Light of the World
The Holy Gospel According to Mark 1:14-20 [C: Glory to you, O Lord]
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ
SERMON: Pastor Kelly
HYMN: We Are Marching in the Light of God (TFF 63, vv. 1, 2, 4)
CONFESSION of FAITH The Apostles Creed
We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING PRAYER:
We pray: O God, receive these gifts as you receive us: like a mother receives her child, with arms open wide. Nourish us anew in your tender care, and empower us in faithful service to tend to others with this same love, through Jesus Christ, our saving grace. Amen.
SHARING of the PEACE!
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.
PRAYERS of INTERCESSION: The Lord is My Light
...Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
SENDING
BLESSING:
God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure
‘Til we meet again (2x)
L: Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God
EPIPHANY DIALOGUE
Holy God, Light of the universe, Teacher of truth, Giver of goodness,
we hear your Word in the scriptures, proclaiming to us your wisdom
and inviting us to follow your call. For speaking this Word, we thank you, O God.
We thank you, O God.
Your Word came among us in Jesus, our brother, who preached your righteousness, healed the sick, and revived the brokenhearted. For giving us this Word, we worship you, O God.
We worship you, O God.
By your Spirit, bless all who receive this Word, that upheld by the mystery of the body of Christ, we may be light for the world, revealing the brilliance of your Son. For sustaining us with your Word, we praise you, O God.
We praise you, O God.
Blessed are you, holy God, around us, with us, and in us, now and forever.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray: Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen
HYMN: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore TFF 154
THE WORD
First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4 Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5 And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.
10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
The Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God.
Psalm 62:5 -12 (Speak in unison)
5 For God alone I wait in silence; truly, my hope is in God.
6 God alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken.
7 In God is my deliverance and my honor; God is my strong rock and my refuge.
8 Put your trust in God always, O people, pour out your hearts before the one who is our refuge.
9 Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath; those of low estate cannot be trusted. Placed on the scales together they weigh even less than a breath.
10 Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride; though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.
11 God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, that power belongs to God.
12 Steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord, for you repay all according to their deeds.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
29 Brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, 30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, 31 and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
The Word of God, Word of Life (Thanks be to God)
Gospel Acclamation: Jesus, the Light of the World
The Holy Gospel According to Mark 1:14-20 [C: Glory to you, O Lord]
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
P: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ
SERMON: Pastor Kelly
HYMN: We Are Marching in the Light of God (TFF 63, vv. 1, 2, 4)
CONFESSION of FAITH The Apostles Creed
We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING PRAYER:
We pray: O God, receive these gifts as you receive us: like a mother receives her child, with arms open wide. Nourish us anew in your tender care, and empower us in faithful service to tend to others with this same love, through Jesus Christ, our saving grace. Amen.
SHARING of the PEACE!
The Peace of Christ be with you always! And also with you.
PRAYERS of INTERCESSION: The Lord is My Light
...Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
SENDING
BLESSING:
God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
DISMISSAL:
May God’s peace be with you ‘til we meet again (2x)
‘Til we reach that distant shore, and we shed a tear no more,
May God give you strength to endure
‘Til we meet again (2x)
L: Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God
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