Protestant Worship January 17, :30 pm The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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1 *CLOSING BLESSING Annie Dievendorf please gather around the altar Dr. King s Nobel Prize Speech Excerpt from his 1964 acceptance speech, Oslo, Norway Leader: I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits. People: I believe that what self-centered people have torn down other-centered people can build up. Leader: I still believe that one day humankind will bow down before the altars of God and be crowned triumphant over war and bloodshed, and nonviolent redemptive good will proclaim the rule of the land. All: And the lion and the lamb shall lie down together I still believe that we shall overcome. *HYMN Let There Be Peace on Earth Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. *BENEDICTION Kindly stay to help with chancel pew-moving, and for refreshments and fellowship! Worship is over service begins Protestant Worship January 17, :30 pm The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Celebration of the Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Linehan Chapel Nazareth College Anne Bell and Philip Scheirer, Greeters Rev. Robin J. Olson, Protestant Chaplain David J. Pacific and Beth A. Bushaw, Music Leaders

2 GATHERING MUSIC David Pacific INTROIT We Shall Overcome Choir WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Robin Olson Please sign and pass the Friendship Binder, and kindly turn off cell phones. *CALL TO WORSHIP Kait Bulgrien Leader: God of epiphany light and hopeful word, we come before you, opening our hearts to your calling. Leader: Christ who turns sorrow into joy and future into purpose, we come before you, opening our ears to your prompting. Leader: Holy Spirit who works through history in defining moments both grand and quiet, we come before you, daring to be transformed by your presence. *HYMN OF PRAISE For Everyone Born *PASSING THE PEACE Beth Bushaw *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. UNISON PRAYER Bethany Printup-Davis Living Christ, your earthly ministry was full of struggle as well as joy; yet you were faithful in following God s will. Breathe your Spirit into our lives, that we may never fall back from the way of discipleship or the effort of loving. Grant that we may find true joy and peace as we accept the cost of faithful discipleship. For it is in your name we pray. Amen. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 6:1-9 Courtney Adams Luke 4:16-20 Stephanie Preece *HYMN Lift Every Voice and Sing #519 SERMON Touched by an Angel MLK: A Knock at Midnight ANTHEM Rain Down Choir JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER 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.

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME! We are thrilled to welcome you to this service and fellowship! We hope you ll find your spiritual home among us. Following the service: stay for refreshments and fellowship. Make a new friend in the new year! Chaplains Bible Study: Every Tuesday, 12:10-1:00pm. CFS Community Room. This semester we will be finishing the gospel of Mark, followed by a six week Lenten study. First timers always welcome, no previous experience cracking open the Bible needed. Bring a Bible (we have extras) and your lunch. Women s Retreat: Sign up on Ruth Santiago s door, GAC 153, for the February Retreat. Our theme this year is Eat, Pray, Love. Last year we had a Wait List: so, sign up soon! Spring Break for Service: Clairvaux Farm Interest Meeting: Wednesday, January 20 th, 7pm (note time change) in the CFS Community Room. Speak with Amanda Alvarado or Carly Allen for more information. Want to give your SPIRIT some attention? Why not meet with Protestant Chaplain, Rev. Robin Olson (ROBIN) Since I am part-time, it is best to make an appointment. Give me a call or send me an rolson12@naz.edu, , GAC 164. Friend me on Facebook. Martin Luther King Celebrations Sunday, January 17 th -6:00 pm in the Chapel: Special Choir Rehearsal with the combined Catholic and Music With A Message choirs. Rehearse our wonderful song, For Everyone Born, to be sung at the MLK Commemoration! Newcomers to choir most welcome! -8:30 pm MLK focus in our Worship. Hear Dr. King s voice, sing songs of justice, and listen for the echo of his message in your own life. Monday January 18 th -11:30 am MLK Commemoration in the Chapel, followed by a Lunch reception in Sorrelle s. A HUGE event: our Protestant Choir will sing, great speakers, ensembles, and inspirations! All classes are suspended from 11:30am- 1:30pm this day. -4:30 pm Pulitzer Prize Winner Dr. David Garrow speaks about Dr. King s Legacy, Arts Center. Saturday January 23 rd MLK Day of Community Service. Sign up at Monday s Commemoration.

4 Life s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others? A man calls for help while being trapped at the Port-au- Prince University, after a major earthquake struck, in Portau- Prince in this January 13, 2010 video grab. A major earthquake rocked Haiti, killing possibly thousands of people as it toppled the presidential palace and hillside shanties alike and leaving the poor Caribbean nation appealing for international help. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nazareth College Responds with Care We will take a special collection at our evening service, to support the International Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. We will also reach out in prayer and with cards of support to two current Nazareth students affected by this disaster. Come on Sunday night to express your concern. A collection will also be received at Monday s 11:30 am MLK Commemoration in the Chapel.

5 Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory. The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts! Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out. Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? And I said, Here am I; send me! Luke 4:16-20 When Jesus 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, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 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, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favour. 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.