Our Saviour s Lutheran Church

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1 Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 4900 Kinsey Drive, Tyler, Texas (903) Visit us at: Church Mission Bringing Christ to the people the people to Christ Church Slogan Living, Loving, Leading, and Laughing; that s Our Saviour s Lutheran Church January 1, 2017 Combined Service 10:00 a.m. Our Ministers The people Our Pastor Rev. Dr. Mark Braaten Parish Administrator Debbie Miller Financial Administrator Carol Lattier Organist & Keyboardist Jaeyong Lee Member Goals As disciples of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we strive to grow in faith through daily prayer and bible reading, attending worship services, tithing, and serving others.

2 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS JANUARY 1, 2016 ~ WELCOME! It is a pleasure to worship together. If you are a newcomer, if you have a prayer request, or both, please fill out the yellow pew card located on the back of a pew. PRELUDE ~ JAEYONG LEE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING HYMN ~ WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE ~ WOV #646 VERSES 1 & 2 WORDS OF CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. P: 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. P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Silence for reflection and self-examination. P: Most merciful God, C: we confess that we are in bondage 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.

3 P: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. In the name of Jesus 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. GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. KYRIE ~ P. 78 (LBW) (Responses will be sung by the congregation.) A: In peace, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. A: For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. A: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. A: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. A: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. HYMN OF PRAISE ~ ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY ~ LBW #50 VERSES 1, 2, & 4 P: The Lord be with you. (Sung) C: And also with you. (Sung) PRAYER OF THE DAY

4 P: Let us pray. Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature and be born of the Virgin Mary. Grant that we, having been redeemed and made your children by grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. FIRST READING: ISAIAH 63: I will recount the steadfast love of the Lord, the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord has granted us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that he has granted them according to his compassion, according to the abundance of his steadfast love. 8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children who will not deal falsely. And he became their Savior. 9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. 10 But they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit; therefore he turned to be their enemy, and himself fought against them. 11 Then he remembered the days of old, of Moses and his people. Where is he who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? Where is he who put in the midst of them his Holy Spirit, 12 who caused his glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to make for himself an everlasting name, 13 who led them through the depths? Like a horse in the desert, they did not stumble. 14 Like livestock that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest. So you led your people, to make for yourself a glorious name. R: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. PSALM Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,* in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation. 2 Great are the deeds of the Lord!* they are studied by all who de- light in them. 3 His work is full of majes- ty and splendor,* and his righteousness en- dures forever. 4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;* the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 5 He gives food to those who fear him;* he is ever mindful of his covenant. 6 He has shown his people the power of his works* in giving them the lands of the nations. 7 The works of his hands are faithful- ness and justice;* all his command- ments are sure. 8 They stand fast forev- er and ever,* because they are done in truth and equity. 9 He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his cove- nant forever;* holy and awesome is his Name. 10 The fear of the Lord is the begin- ning of wisdom;* those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise en- dures forever. SECOND READING: GALATIANS 4:4-7 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father! 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. R: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Please sit CHILDREN S SONG ~ AWAY IN A MANGER CHILDREN S SERMON GOSPEL VERSE ~ P. 83 (LBW) GOSPEL: MATTHEW 2:13-23 P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 2nd chapter.

6 C: Glory to you, O Lord. (Sung) Please look up the Gospel reading in your Bible. P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. (Sung) SERMON ~ RECALLING THE PATTERNS OF GOD S GOODNESS BLAINE DAVIS Please Stand SONG OF THE DAY ~ GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN ~ LBW #70 APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I 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 into hell. 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. 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. THE PRAYERS A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs. After each portion of the prayers: A: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. The prayers conclude: P: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

7 THE SHARING OF THE PEACE P: The Peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. Please greet those around you with The peace of the Lord be with you. Please sit THE OFFERING Please stand OFFERTORY MUSIC ~ DONA NOBIS CHOIR OFFERTORY ~ THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. HOLY COMMUNION All baptized Christians who believe in the real presence of Christ in the sacrament are welcome to receive Holy Communion. All adults and children not receiving communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give him thanks and praise. P: It is indeed right and salutary... (Here the minister continues with the preface appropriate to the day or season, concluding:) we praise your name and join their unending praise: C: Holy, holy, holy... P: Blessed are you, Lord of heaven and earth. In mercy for our fallen world you gave your only Son, that all those who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. We give thanks to you for the salvation you have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may receive our Lord

8 with a living faith as he comes to us in his holy supper. Come, Lord Jesus. P: In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. 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. Please sit Please stand COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Kneel at the altar rail as a group. Each group will be dismissed with a blessing. For those who prefer, the center circle of glasses contain grape juice. Please return your cup in the basket on the aisle. COMMUNION HYMNS ~ DR. JAEYONG LEE BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. POST COMMUNION CANTICLE ~ SONG OF SIMEON

9 POST-COMMUNION PRAYER A: Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. BLESSING P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. CLOSING SONG ~ WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE ~ WOV #646 VERSES 3-5 A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. DISMISSAL POSTLUDE Liturgy material reprinted from Lutheran Book of Worship, copyright 1978, Augsburg Fortress; and/or With One Voice, copyright 1995, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress License #14824-LIT. MUSIC CREDITS CCLI Songs For use solely in accordance with the SongSelect Basic Terms of Agreement. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CCLI LICENSE NO

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS High School Retreat at Lutherhill High School youth, we are going to Lutherhill for a retreat again in The annual High School retreat will be Feb We will leave Friday evening and return late Sunday afternoon. This is a great time of worship, small groups, ultimate Frisbee, and all sorts of fun. The cost for the gathering is going to be $80. Please register with Pastor Mark if you plan to attend. Worship Schedule, January 8 (Resume regular Sunday morning schedule) 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:00 Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 Blended Worship Service Primetimers Primetimers will be meeting January 12 th, 2017 at noon at OSLC for a baked potato, salad & dessert luncheon. Hosts for the meeting are Mary Thompson, Rena Stansbury, Nancy Hendrickson, and Joan Schneider. They will contact folks about bringing food. The program will be musical comedy. After all the Christmas goodies and desserts, this is a great opportunity to have a healthy lunch and some great entertainment. Mark your calendars and do please join the most caring Primetimers in the world for a most delicious luncheon and afternoon of great entertainment and wonderful Christian fellowship. There is no one who will intimidate you or nothing to obligate you, so give us a try and do bring friends. The ladies are planning on a minimum of 30. Let s not disappoint them! Items for Annual Meeting - Submitted 2 Weeks in Advance Jut a reminder; we changed our bylaws last year to say that all items to be discussed at the annual meeting need to be submitted to the congregational president at least 2 weeks before the meeting. That allows adequate time for all items on the agenda to be presented to the congregation before the meeting. If you have any proposals or ideas for the annual meeting, please do submit them to Amy Norris. Thank you for your input! Congregational Meeting Our annual meeting of the congregation will be on Sunday, January 29 at 11:30. Confirmation Resumes Confirmation begins again on Tuesday evening, January 11 at 7:00 p.m.

11 Adult Forums on Jan. 15 and 22 Our church council is going to host adult forums on Sunday, Jan. 15 and 22 during the Sunday School hour. The council will share with the congregation the proposed budget for 2017 and all the items on the agenda for the annual meeting. We ve learned in past years that it is most important to have the congregation informed of all of this before the annual meeting. That gives people a chance to pray and reflect ahead of the meeting. Please come to these forums and share your input and thoughts. Offering Envelopes The offering envelopes for 2017 are in the church entryway during December. Be sure to pick up your box. If you don t see yours, please call Debbie in the church office so that she can be sure that you get your envelopes for Women s Bible Study Our first meeting of 2017 will be on January 18, We have changed our start time to 1:00 p.m. Please join us for a time of studying God s word and fellowship with each other. MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP Pray Daily Read the Bible Regularly Worship Weekly Relate to Others for Spiritual Growth Tithe (10%) on my Financial Resources Serve in ministry at and beyond our congregation Lay Coordinator: Ushers: Acolyte: Reader: Communion Assistant: Projectionist: WORSHIP SERVERS Ryan Gibbs Ryan Gibbs & Milo Miles Rachel Gibbs Donna Bowers Dee Miles, Jana Coke, & Hailey Norris Toby Fite

12 THIS WEEK S CALENDAR ( JANUARY 1 JANUARY 8 ) THIS WEEK S OFFICE HOURS: MON - WED., 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. IF YOU HAVE A NEED, PLEASE CALL THE SUNDAY January 1 Combined Worship Service 10:00 a.m. THURSDAY Bible Study CODA 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY, New Year s Day No Activities Scheduled MONDAY Holiday, Church Offices Closed SATURDAY Altar Guild Team #2 TUESDAY Quilting WEDNESDAY No Scheduled Activities SUNDAY January 8 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Music Practice Our Saviour s Singers Blended Service 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:50 a.m, 11:00 a.m. STEWARDSHIP DECEMBER 24 & 25 WORSHIP Prior December Donations Sunday, December 25, 2016 Other Weekly Donation Monthly Total Monthly Budget Total 2016 Contribution $ 22,061 $ 1,521 8,994 $ 32,576 $ 21,700 $ 260,618 7:00 Combined Service on Christmas Eve 10:00 Combined Service on Christmas Day Year-to-date Average