THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

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1 THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD January 7, 2017 A.D. Rev. Dr. Cory J. Rajek (608) Faith Ev. Lutheran Church Pierre, SD Senior Pastor Website: Rev. Joshua Baumann (605) Associate Pastor Church Phone (605) Church Fax (605) A Christ Caring People Who Gather Around Word and Sacrament, Yoked Together, In Personal Service to Christ in World Wide Missions AS WE GATHER Jesus began His work for our salvation when He became man at Christmas. He began His active work shedding the first drops of redeeming blood at His circumcision. Now He takes His place alongside all mankind as He stands in the Jordan River. At His Baptism, He receives the Holy Spirit, and a voice from heaven declares, You are My beloved Son. Beginning now, our Lord lives for us sinless under the Law of God as He does all the way to His ultimate work of deliverance, shedding His blood on the cross. We take comfort that our Savior is with us, right alongside, with His Word and Spirit to enable us to live holy lives by faith and with the boldness of the cross, following Him. Our Baptism is for us the beginning of the new, eternal life that unites us with God both now and forever. WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS If there are prayer concerns for you, your family, your friends, or your neighbors, please put them on the blue information card. Our Board of Elders are prayerful with our pastors about these joys and struggles of our earthly journey. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16b T DIVINE SERVICE T OPENING HYMN (8:00am only) To Jordan s River Came Our Lord (LSB 405) BAPTISMAL HYMN (Note: The 3 rd stanza will be sung after the Rite of Baptism.) (11:00am) 1. Dearest Jesus, we are here, 2. Take Savannah as Your own, Gladly Your command obeying; Shepherd, take Your lamb and feed her; With this child we now draw near Prince of Peace, make here Your throne, In response to Your own saying Way of Life, to heaven lead her; That to You it shall be given Precious Vine, let nothing sever As a child and heir of heaven From Your side this branch forever. 1

2 3. Now into Your heart we pour Prayers that from our hearts proceeded. Our petitions heav nward soar; May our hearts desires be heeded! Write this name we now have given; Write it in the book of heaven! Text and Tune: Public domain. The words of this hymn have been altered (LSB 592) for congregational purposes. OPENING SENTENCES P In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. C The voice of the Lord is over the waters. P John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. C The voice of the Lord is over the waters. P Beloved, all who are baptized into Christ have been buried with Him that we may also be united in a resurrection like His. Let us recall our Baptism through the words of the invocation. INVOCATION P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. 2 Genesis 1:1; Mark 1:4; Romans 6:3 4, adapt. RITE OF HOLY BAPTISM (11:00am only) (LSB 268) CONFESSION and ABSOLUTION P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being. P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. WORD

3 INTROIT Psalm 2:7 11, 12c; antiphon: Isaiah 42:1a P Behold my servant, whom I uphold, C my chosen, in whom my soul delights; P I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, You are my Son; C today I have begotten you. P Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, C and the ends of the earth your possession. P You shall break them with a rod of iron C and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. P Now therefore, O kings, be wise; C be warned, O rulers of the earth. P Serve the LORD with fear, C and rejoice with trembling. P for his wrath is quickly kindled. C Blessed are all who take refuge in him. C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. P Behold my servant, whom I uphold, C my chosen, in whom my soul delights; KYRIE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS 3

4 SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Let us pray. Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. C Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; P through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. (Please be seated) OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 1:1 5 (The creation of the world) After the reading: L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. EPISTLE LESSON Romans 6:1 11 (Dead to sin, alive to God) After the reading: L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. CHORAL ANTHEM Night of Silence (arr. Daniel Cantor) Faith Choir (Please stand) 4

5 HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:4 11 (The Baptism of Jesus) P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the first chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. After the reading: P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. (Please be seated) SERMON HYMN To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord (LSB 407) SERMON Beloved! (Mark 1:11) Pastor Josh Baumann CREED 8:20am Nicene Inside back cover of the Lutheran Service Book 11:00am Apostles Inside back cover of the Lutheran Service Book OFFERING We gather our tithes, gifts of love, and our Building Together in Faith gifts. (Please stand) OFFERTORY Baptized into Your Name Most Holy (LSB 509) PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH P Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we praise You for Your whole creation, for the beauty of the earth and for the orderly passage of days. As sin has brought only chaos and disorder to the lives of all, You therefore sent Your Son who, by Your Word and Spirit, has restored Your world through His cross and resurrection. Bring that same restoration to the lives of all those baptized into Christ that we may live our days in peace and joy. Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. P C P Guard and bless those You continually send in Your name to proclaim the restoration of life through Your Word and Sacraments. Send Your Holy Spirit upon them as they preach Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, to the world. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Send Your light and truth to guide all in the authority of government that darkness and 5

6 C injustice not prevail but rather justice and peace through the faithful use of the law. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. P Give courage and comfort to all who are in sorrow or need, sickness or trials, (especially...). Set them free in the forgiveness of their sins to faithfully look to You, the God of peace, healing, and life. Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. P C We give You thanks for all those baptized into Christ who have gone before us and are now set free from sin in the presence of Your mercy. In fellowship with all Your saints, bring us to the joys of Your heavenly kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen. LORD S PRAYER C 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. The 11:00am service continues on page 10 with the Benediction. IN REGARD TO HOLY COMMUNION: According to Scripture, Holy Communion should be celebrated by those who are: United in a common faith (1 Cor. 10:16-17, 21-22; Rom. 16:17); Repentant of sins (1 Cor. 5:11, Matt. 18:17-18); Able to examine their lives (1 Cor. 11:27-29); and believe that in this precious meal they receive the true body and blood of Jesus given and shed for the forgiveness of their sins (Luke 22:19-22). Since Scripture teaches that those people who do not fully understand the meaning of this meal eat and drink to their own harm (1Cor. 11:27-29), and because the Lord s Supper is the supreme act of stating our unity in faith and doctrine, we would ask those people who are visiting with us to please speak with one of our pastors, before communing, in order that we might fulfill our responsibility of properly instructing people in the right use of the precious Sacrament. SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT 6

7 8:20am Service PREFACE 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 truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; for at His Baptism, Your voice from heaven revealed Him as Your beloved Son, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him, confirming Him to be the Christ. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: SANCTUS PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING P Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of all creation, for You have had mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. By the Baptism of Your Son, You have sanctified and instituted all waters to be a blessed flood and a lavish washing away of sin. Baptized in His name, You have given us the forgiveness of sins and the faith that clings to Your promises of eternal life. 7

8 We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood. C Amen. WORDS OF OUR LORD Matt 26:26 28; Mk 14:22 24; Lk 22:19 20; 1 Cor 11:23 25 PAX DOMINI P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. AGNUS DEI (Please be seated) DISTRIBUTION HYMNS All Who Believe and Are Baptized (LSB 601) All Christians Who Have Been Baptized (LSB 596) The Star Proclaims the King Is Here (LSB 399) (Please stand) NUNC DIMITTIS 8

9 POST-COMMUNION THANKSGIVING P We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24 26 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. C Amen. 9

10 CLOSING HYMN God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It (LSB 594) Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series A, Part 4. Copyright 2017 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Welcome to Faith Evangelical Lutheran on this First Sunday after the Epiphany! We are delighted to have you in worship with us. If you are visiting from out of town, we bid you welcome and God-speed on your journey. Should you be from our community, and have no church home, we invite you to make Faith your church home. Greeting you this morning: Before Early Service After Early Service Before Late Service Jerry & JoAnn Sanders Chrystal Hill Matthew & Jessica Reitzel Kevin & Ruby Thoen Tyler & Lynn Spomer Dale & Renee Knapp Preaching this morning is Reverend Cory Rajek, our Senior Pastor. Reverend Joshua Baumann, our Associate Pastor, is our Liturgist. Holy Communion is celebrated at our 8:20 service this Sunday. In this Sacrament, our Lord brings us strength and forgiveness to be about His vision and mission. Those confirmed Lutherans who come to the Sacrament of the Altar today are asked to read the communion side of our information card found in the pew rack and to sign the bottom of the reverse side so that our communion records might be complete. Holy Baptism This morning at our 11:00 service Savannah Jean Baumann becomes a daughter of God. Savannah is the second born daughter of Pastor Josh and Margaret Baumann. She joins older sister Eliza and brothers John and Peter in the Baumann family. Sponsors for Savannah are Russell and Emilie Baumann. May God richly bless Savannah and her whole family. Adult Bible Study There will be NO Adult Bible study today. Sunday School is for all children age 3 by September 1, Green registration sheets are located on the information table in the Narthex. Nursery Nursery is available during the 11:00 service. Nursery is located in the F/G Room downstairs. It is for children ages infant through 5 years old. God Be With You! * * * 10

11 Our Broadcasts Our Sonrise Broadcast is made possible this week by our Faith congregation. Did you know that Sonrise is streamed on KCCR live? If you are away, log on to The Broadcast schedules are on the traveling Bulletin board, which is in the Narthex. COST: You may sponsor the radio broadcast of Sonrise for $ This radio broadcast is on 1240 AM KCCR at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday morning. Sun., Dec. 31, Att. 201; General Fund $20,434.00; Building Fund $12, (Building Fund $12,875.00); Love Fund $100.00; Contingency Fund $100.00; Thrivent Automatic Withdrawal $3, (General $3,500.00, Debt Retirement $230.00, Utecht Ministry $70.00); Christmas Eve $5,225.00; Christmas Day $25.00; New Years Eve $ Audio/Video Upgrade $2, This Week at Faith Lutheran Today: Jan. 7 8:20 am Communion 9:45 am Sunday School/Adult Study 11:00 am Worship 6:15 pm Board of Education 7:00 pm Bd. of Elders, Bd. Of Missions Board of Parish Fellowship Mon: Jan. 8 5:30 pm Beth Moore Study The Quest 6:00-9:00 Robotics Club 7:00 pm Men s Fellowship 7:00 pm LWML Tues: Jan. 9 8:25 am Staff Devotions 10:15 am Women Bible Study 5:30-7:00 pm Pickleball 6:30 pm Choir Wed: Jan. 10 6:30 pm Midweek 6:30 pm The Cross Study location to be announced 8:00 pm LYF Thurs: Jan. 11 8:20 am Staff Devotions 11:30 am Ministerium Sun: Jan. 14 8:20 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School/Adult Study 11:00 am Communion BUILDING NEWS Thank you for your continued gifts to our Building Fund We thank you for your gifts last weekend to the Building Fund of $13, The gifts were designated as follows: The Debt Retirement Account: $13, The Building Fund: $0.00 Building Security To ensure that the church is properly locked and secured overnight, an automatic door lock system has been installed. All doors to the main entrance of the church will remain open during regular business hours as before, however, the door with the remote lock at 11

12 the main entrance will be open from 6:45 am to 9:30 pm. The church will be locked at all other times. Anyone needing access outside of those hours can get a keycard from Helen in the main office. Note that the regular keys will continue to work as well for those that have them. Finally, please be aware that security cameras have also been placed at all entrances to the building. Audio/Video Upgrade At the December 2017 Voter s Assembly Meeting, the congregation voted to approve the process of purchasing, upgrading, and installing audio and visual equipment for the sanctuary through a bid contracted with Haggarty s out of Rapid City, SD. The bid was a little over $42,000 for the project. This upgrade would stand as a special project to be funded and completed outside the regular work program. The vote included the following provisions: 1) work for the project will begin once 50% of the needed funds have come in, and 2) a portion of undesignated memorial funds would be applied to help offset the total costs. The congregation is asked to prayerfully consider supporting this needed update to the Sanctuary. A $5,000 challenge grant has been put forward to make this project complete. Please specify in the memo line: Audio / Video for any contributions given toward the project. Audio/Video Update With last weekend s contributions and audio/video contributions over the last year we have $35, to put toward our system upgrade. This does not include memorials given in prior years that will be added. Governor s Prayer Breakfast All are invited to the 14 th Annual Governor s Prayer Breakfast to be held at the Ramkota River Center on Friday, January 19, 2018, beginning at 6:20 am. Message to be given by Virginia Prodan, International Human Rights Attorney, originally from Romania, now living in Dallas, Texas. Tickets can be purchased on line at sdgpb.org or from the Pierre Chamber of Commerce. All Boards & Circles 2017 reports for all entities of Faith Lutheran Church are due for the Annual Report by January 19. The Annual Report is usually our February Newsletter and is not sent via mail. Reports may be sent via to faith@faithluth.com or dropped off in the office. Hurricane Relief There is a thank you letter from our Synod President Matthew Harrison for the donations we sent for hurricane relief on the bulletin board above the oak table in the Narthex. The total amount we sent was $5, Be sure to check out the letter. 12

13 Adult In-home Bible Study Starting Wednesday, January 3 rd, 2018, the Bob Miller Study Group will begin a six-week study entitled The Cross. This study will probe various aspects of the cross. Sunday Night Bible Study The Sunday night Bible study will be studying the Parables. They will meet at 6:30 pm beginning January 21 st. Would welcome anyone interested. Greeters The Greeters Schedule lists are on the table next to the envelopes. If you are a greeter or a sub, please pick yours up today. Offering Envelopes The offering envelopes for 2018 are on a table in the Narthex. They have been done alphabetically so everyone now has new envelope numbers. Please pick up your envelopes today if you have not already done so. If you do not see envelopes for you Helen can get you set up with envelopes. Just let her know. Main Street Living Did you know the Main Street Living program is broadcast throughout South Dakota and into bordering states on two TV stations: KDLT in Sioux Falls at 10:00 AM central and KEVN at 8:00 AM mountain in Rapid City? Did you know you can see the Worship Service and Kid's Crossing on our website at anytime? All programs are streamed on and are available the day before they are broadcast. December 31, 2017 Kid's Crossing-Today we learn of Simeon and his wife Anna, whom God promised they would see the Savior before they died. Also how they knew instantly when they saw the baby that He was the promised one. Worship Service- Today's message When the Time Had Come is presented by Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, Synod Vice President of the English District. The scripture base for the message is Luke 2: The Main Street Living Choir will lead the singing of: All Glory Laud and Honor; Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways; and My Faith Looks Up to Thee. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Life Quotes Our happiness, therefore, does not depend on a new year or a changed situation, but upon the Lord and our changed relationship, our deepened growth, in Him and in terms of His will for us Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33 KJV). R. J. Rushdoony, philosopher, historian, and theologian A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life 13

14 Here s what s happening with the youth of Faith Lutheran. Acolytes for Sunday January 7 Early: Dayna Martinmaas, Michael VanDeWiele Late: Nathan Haberling, Emily Haberling January 14 (Sunday School Sings at 11 o clock) Early: Hannah Schochenmaier, Samantha Axtell Late: Molly Neyhart, Shelby Roman January 21 (Sanctity of Life Sunday) Early: Adam Forman, Ethan Hill Late: Hannah Lingle, Megan Pease January 28 Early: Zane Schuchard, Trevor Penrod Late: Jordan Thompson, Jacob Larson * If acolytes are not able to be present for their assigned day, it is their responsibility to call someone else to find a replacement and then notify the church office. Thank you so very much! Verse(s) of the Week: Psalm 98:1 "Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him. PRAYERS of all types and sorts This week we lift up in prayer our President-Donald, our Vice President-Mike, our Governor- Dennis, the Attorney General-Marty, and all those who serve in positions of leadership and governmental authority. We pray that they may not be swayed by prejudice or bribery and that God may use them to curb evil and promote the common good. Lord in Your mercy Hear our prayer. *Reminder to Parents* We resume Sunday School Class today-jan 7 th, and Midweek Resumed on Jan 3 rd. Hope everyone had a blessed and restful Christmas and New Year s Celebration! 14

15 J.Y.M. meets in 2 weeks on Jan. 21 st from 2-4 pm in Jon s Place! BRING A FRIEND! 6-8 th Grade Junior Youth Ministry Here are the dates we are planning on meeting from 2-4 pm at Faith up in Jon s Place throughout the year: January 21 st February 18 th March 18 th April 15 th May 20 th June 1-2 Crazy Horse Volksmarch Trip LCMS National Youth Gathering? For More Info Check Out: *Reminder to Parents* The Nursery 3 rd grade Sunday School children will be singing at the 11 o clock service on Jan. 14th 8 th Graders are welcomed to join HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP please just come Wednesdays at 8 pm in the gym unless directed otherwise!!! HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP meets every 8:00 p.m. at faith. Open to anyone in high school and is intended to be a safe place where high school aged youth can come together to spend time and fellowship together as young Christians each week. Pastor Baumann and Michael Shoup co-lead the group and love to spend time with each person that comes. If you have an activity that you would like to do, please let either of us know! Creativity is welcome! Did you know? Next Year s Bible Bowl Date is going to be: Saturday, April 7 th 2018 at Faith. Mardi Gras will be the next major LYF activity. It is Tuesday, Feb. 13 th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Our high school youth will help with the games L.Y.F. youth would be ideal to help out! Set-up will be Monday, Feb. 12 th at 6:00 p.m. High school youth, come Monday and Tuesday for Mardi Gras Festivities! 15

16 Sunday School Children Singing Date: On Sunday, January 14 th our N-3 rd Sunday School Children will be singing in the late service (11:00) only. Thank you for being present and for allowing your Sunday School child to bless our worship service on that day. Sunday School Children Singing Dates for the Remainder of the Year: Here are the Sundays the N-4 th grade Sunday School will be singing at the 11 a.m. service: Jan. 14 th ; Feb. 18 th ; Mar. 25 th (Palm Sunday) ; Apr. 15 th ; and May 13 th (Midweek Children Sing on May 13 th ) Need to talk? Need prayers and encouragement? Pastor Baumann would love to pray for you, and if possible even with you for anything big or small that may be on your heart or mind. Find him after worship, or in the office for a special opportunity for prayer and conversation. Got something to share in the youth announcement section? Please it to: baumannj@csl.edu Thanks! Upcoming Youth Dates to Keep in Mind: Jan. 3 rd Midweek Resumes Jan. 7 th Sunday School Resumes Feb. 12, 13 Mardi Gras set-up on the 12 th and Mardi Gras celebration on the 13 th from 5:00-6:30 April 7 th Bible Bowl at Faith July 2019, th LCMS Natl Youth Gathering - Minneapolis, MN On The Lighter Side Q: What do you call a mad elephant? A: An Earthquake Q: What time is it when an elephant sits on your bed A: Time to get a new bed! 16