Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Third Sunday After Epiphany January 27, :00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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1 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Third Sunday After Epiphany January 27, :00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Introduction to the Day The glory of the Lord is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of the glory of God. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.

2 Welcome to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church! If you are a visitor, please know that the restrooms are out the door in the back of the right side of the worship space, up the ramp to the left, across that room, and down the hall to the offices on the right side before you get to the offices. If you need the nursery, go out the door in the back of the right side of the worship space, down the steps to the right, and through the door at the bottom of the steps to your right. It has a sign on it. There is a changing table and a rocker available there. The nursery is not staffed. Communion Statement The belief of this congregation is that participation in the Lord s Supper is the reception of the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ himself for us to eat and drink (Luther s Small Catechism, ELW p. 1166). We believe that a person who has faith in these words, given for you and shed for you for the forgiveness of sin, is really worthy and well prepared. However, a person who does not believe these words or doubts them is unworthy and unprepared, because the words for you require truly believing hearts (Luther s Small Catechism, ELW p. 1166). Prayers for before worship and before receiving communion can be found on page 72 in the front of Evangelical Lutheran Worship. At this service, communion is distributed at the foot of the chancel steps. You will be given a piece of bread to eat, then you will be given a small cup filled with wine to drink. When you are done with the small cup, please put it in the tray held by the next person you see, which will either be empty or have other empty small cups in it. Prayers for after receiving communion and after worship can be found on pages 72 and 73 in the front of Evangelical Lutheran Worship. May the Spirit bless our time of worship. 2

3 GATHERING PRELUDE: Sortie Marcello CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Please stand. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 3

4 GATHERING SONG: All Are Welcome (ELW 641) 1 Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions: Refrain All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. 2 Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true, where all God's children dare to seek to dream God's reign anew. Here the cross shall stand as witness and as symbol of God's grace; here as one we claim the faith of Jesus: Refrain 3 Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat: a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; as we share in Christ the feast that frees us: Refrain 4 Let us build a house where hands will reach beyond the wood and stone to heal and strengthen, serve and teach, and live the Word they've known. Here the outcast and the stranger bear the image of God's face; let us bring an end to fear and danger: Refrain 4

5 5 Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: Refrain 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. CANTICLE OF PRAISE 5

6 The Lord be with you. And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Blessed Lord God, you have caused the holy scriptures to be written for the nourishment of your people. Grant that we may hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, comforted by your promises, we may embrace and forever hold fast to the hope of eternal life, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please be seated. WORD (8:00) CHERUB CHOIR God Calls Us Linda Rebuck & Tom Fettke (10:30) CHOIR ANTHEM: Be Not Afraid Craig Courtney CHILDREN'S MESSAGE 6

7 FIRST READING: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The exiles have returned and rebuilt Jerusalem. Now Ezra, the priest, reads the law of Moses to them in the public square. When they hear it, they weep for their sins and for the long years in exile, but Ezra reminds them that the joy of the Lord is their strength. A reading from Nehemiah. 1 All the people [of Israel] gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel. 2 Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. 3 He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. 6 Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people answered, Amen, Amen, lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. 8 So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep. For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. 10 Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our LORD; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 7

8 PSALM 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims its maker s handiwork. 2 One day tells its tale to another, and one night imparts knowledge to another. 3 Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, 4 their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world, where God has pitched a tent for the sun. 5 It comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. 6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat. 7 The teaching of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean and endures forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. 11 By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can detect one s own offenses? Cleanse me from my secret faults. 13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer. 8

9 SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a The apostle and pastor Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to describe how intimately connected we are in the church. For this struggling congregation in Corinth, Paul delivers a vital message of unity that is a mark of the church today. A reading from 1 Corinthians. 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body Jews or Greeks, slaves or free and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 14 Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot would say, Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear would say, Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body, that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many members, yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of you, nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; 24 whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, 25 that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 9

10 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 31a But strive for the greater gifts. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand for the gospel. GOSPEL: Luke 4:14-21 Near the beginning of Jesus public ministry, he visits his hometown of Nazareth. In the words of Isaiah, he states and claims his identity, purpose, and mission. The holy gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. 14 Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15 He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. 20 And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 Then he began to say to them, Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 10

11 Please be seated. SERMON Please stand. HYMN OF THE DAY: Let Streams of Living Justice (ELW 710) 1 Let streams of living justice flow down upon the earth; give freedom's light to captives, let all the poor have worth. The hungry's hands are pleading, the workers claim their rights, the mourners long for laughter, the blinded seek for sight. Make liberty a beacon, strike down the iron pow'r; abolish ancient vengeance: proclaim your people's hour. 2 For healing of the nations, for peace that will not end, for love that makes us lovers, God grant us grace to mend. Weave our varied gifts together; knit our lives as they are spun; on your loom of time enroll us till our thread of life is run. O great weaver of our fabric, bind church and world in one; dye our texture with your radiance, light our colors with your sun. 11

12 3 Your city's built to music; we are the stones you seek; your harmony is language; we are the words you speak. Our faith we find in service, our hope in others' dreams, our love in hand of neighbor; our homeland brightly gleams. Inscribe our hearts with justice; your way--the path untried; your truth--the heart of stranger; your life--the Crucified. APOSTLES 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 Pontius 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 resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. The prayer concludes: Receive our prayers and fill us with the radiance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 12

13 PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace, and may say, Peace be with you, or similar words. Please be seated. ANNOUNCEMENTS MEAL OFFERTORY: Canzona Mozart Please stand as the offering is brought forward. OFFERING HYMN: Now the Silence (ELW 460) Now the silence Now the peace Now the empty hands uplifted Now the kneeling Now the plea Now the Father's arms in welcome Now the hearing Now the pow'r Now the vessel brimmed for pouring Now the body Now the blood Now the joyful celebration Now the wedding Now the songs Now the heart forgiven leaping Now the Spirit's visitation Now the Son's epiphany Now the Father's blessing Now Now Now 13

14 OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray. God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. 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. Please be seated. COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION 14

15 COMMUNION SONG DISTRIBUTION HYMN: Eat This Bread (ELW 472) "Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst." Please stand. 15

16 SONG AFTER COMMUNION: Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise (ELW 204) PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SENDING Please stand. BLESSING Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. 16

17 SENDING SONG: We Are Marching in the Light (ELW 866) We are marching in the light of God, we are marching in the light of God. We are marching in the light of God, we are marching in the light of God. We are marching--oo-- we are marching in the light of God. We are marching--oo-- we are marching in the light of God. Additional stanzas ad lib: We are dancing... We are praying... We are singing... VISION STATEMENT From generation to generation, we live as friends following Jesus. DISMISSAL Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE: Spirituoso Scarlatti Material in this bulletin is reprinted under One License # A, Augsburg Fortress License #SAS007009, and CCLI # From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright 2019 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. All Are Welcome Text: Marty Haugen, b Text 1994 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL All rights reserved. Used by permission. Let Streams of Living Justice Text: William Whitla, b Text 1989 William Whitla. Now the Silence Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b Text 1969 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL All rights reserved. Used by permission. Eat This Bread Text: Taize Community Text and music 1984 Les Presses de Taize, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise Text: John W. Arthur, Music Richard W. Hillert, b.1923 Text and music 1978, 1995 Augsburg Fortress 17 We Are Marching in the Light Text: South African traditional; tr. Freedom Is Coming, 1984 Tr Utryck, admin. Walton Music Corp.

18 Attendance/Offering January th (Services were cancelled due to weather) General Fund Offering received $0 Midweek General Fund received $1, Weekly budgeted amount $7, Total General Fund amount received $1, One side vase is given by Chris Antel in honor of the birthday of Arlene McElroy. The other side vase is given by Carla Mitchell in loving memory of her dad, Harold Mitchell and her friend Pam Lindsley. One center vase is given by Carol Steuk in loving memory of her parents. The extra center vase is given in loving memory of Jim Mears by Joni. Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Eric L. Bodenstab Assisting Minister: Deacon Carolyn Steinfeldt Acolyte: Crucifer: Organist: Cathy Nye Senior Choir Director: Ron Albert Cherub Choir Directors: Jenn Long & Tricia Stradtman Lector: (8:00) Dean Meyers (10:30) Carla Mitchell Prayers of the People: Carla Mitchell Children s Message: Deacon Carolyn Steinfeldt Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon Communion Assistants: (8:00) Kris Stradtman & Randy Koch (10:30) John & Judy Mears Sound Board: (8:00) Janet Stradtman (10:30) Dan Willey Ushers: (8:00) Darlene Lowery, Tom Wieber, John Chapman, Janet Stradtman, Sharon Lavey, and Dawn McKillips (10:30) Walter & Debbie Kaufmann, Julie Kessler and William & Joyce Dahnke Gathering Hosts: (8:00) Darlene Lowery (10:30) Wendy Schonhardt Greeters: Virginia Lillian Altar Guild: Elisia Smith 18

19 Meet and Greet this morning following the 10:30 am worship service with our January Adopt-A-Cop, Officer Brett Bird NEXT WEEK S READINGS Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30 CARE & SHARE VOLUNTEERS FOR MONDAY, February 3 rd Dean and Karen Slater, Vicki Boesch, and Dick Long DEADLINES TO REMEMBER: Weekly Bulletin Announcements: Tuesday by Noon. End of Year Giving Statements are available in the Gathering Space this weekend. Any not claimed will be mailed out on Monday, the 28 th. Prayer Vigil to Pray for the Work of the Church Saturday, February 2 nd from 6 am-6 pm in the Peggy Nejedly Prayer Chapel Reserve your time by signing up at the display in the Gathering Room. If you are unable to come to the chapel, sign up and pray where you are! It s easy to join our mailing list! Get your Zionews, updates, announcements such as funerals, etc. Just send your address by text message. Text ZIONLUTHERAN to to get started. (message and data rates may apply.) Quilters are in need of material for quilting, preferably cotton. They also need flannel sheets for backings. 19

20 To view the full calendar of events and the current weekly announcements please visit our website at Zionsandusky.org Sunday, January 27 8:00/10:30 am 9:15 am Children of Zion of all ages 11:45 am Adopt A Cop Meet & Greet 6:00 pm Open Game Night-Basement Monday, January 28 5:30 pm Temple Caretakers Library 6:30 pm Quilters-Basement 7:00 pm Firelands Chorus-Sanctuary 7:00 pm Troop 8 Scouts-Basement 7:30 pm Dartball-Zion Tuesday, January 29 9:00 am Quilters-Basement 9:30 am Safety/Security Mtg-Library 12:00 pm Year of Scripture Study with Pastor Eric-Mr. Smith s 1:00 pm Lectionary Study - Mr. Smith s Coffee House. 7:00 pm Year of Scripture Study with Elaine-Room 205 Wednesday, January 30 7:30 am Lectionary Study Library 2:30 pm Book Connection-Library 2:00 pm Worship/Music Planning Mtg.-Basement 6:00 pm Confirmation Mentor/Family Night Thursday, January 31 5:30 pm Cherub Choir-Sanctuary 6:00 pm Year of Scripture with Carolyn-Library 6:15 pm Bell Choir-Bell Choir Loft 7:00 pm Senior Choir-Basement Friday, February 1 Saturday, February 2 6 am-6 pm Prayer Vigil-Peggy Nejedly Chapel 6:00 pm Worship Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 3, 2019 following the 10:30 a.m. worship service (with a light lunch). Pastor, Rev. Dr. Eric. L. Bodenstab Deacon Carolyn Steinfeldt 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH (419) zionelc@zionsandusky.org Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe) Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over WLEC 1450 AM 20