Epiphany Sunday January 6, a.m. (Following the Readings for Epiphany, Series C)

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1 WELCOME Epiphany Sunday January 6, a.m. (Following the Readings for Epiphany, Series C) SONG Written in the Stars by Kristin Wilkinson v.v. 1-3 (Tune: We Three Kings ) 1. Sum ned by God, the first stars ap - pear. Mark the 2. Count and take my pro - mise to thee: Num rous as 3. Shep - herds knelt as an gels sing. Peace on sea - sons, days -, and years. Dark - ness rend - ing, stars your off - spring shall be. Faith be - liev - ing, Earth the song - they bring. Now watch o er us, tale un - end ing Call - ing to all who ll hear. Child re - ceiv ing Giv - en to set us free. til Christ ga - thers us Un - der God s lov - ing wing. O stars of prom - ise rend the night, Shine with God s own per - fect light. For us gleam - ing, Christ re - veal - ing, With His love our hearts ig - nite. Tune: We Three Kings, Public domain The sign of the cross ( T) may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

2 CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Psalm I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; 2 for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. 3 On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased. 4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth, 6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; Psalm 138:1a, 2b, 3-4, 6-7 The trouble we walk in is a result of sin, of our own, and that of others around us. Yet the Lord preserves us in the midst of this trouble. He is attentive to us when we humble ourselves to confess our sins to him and ask for him to save us. Lord we confess that our own sinful thoughts, words, and actions lead us into trouble. Lord we confess that we don t handle it well when others sin against us. Preserve us in your grace. Forgive us and lift us out of this trouble for the sake of Jesus, our Savior, Amen. (Silence for Reflection and Confession) On the day I called, you answered me; King David said in the Psalm. The Lord has answered you too by sending his one and only Son Jesus to give his own life and rise again for you to lift you out of this darkness. Your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 7 your right hand delivers me. 8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Psalm 138: 7b-8a 2

3 SONG Written in the Stars by Kristin Wilkinson v.v. 4-6 (Tune: We Three Kings ) 4. Known by God and called by name. Each made u - 5. Pierc ng the an - cient Beth - le - hem sky Und-er His 6. Bright st of stars, it out - lasts the night Shar - ing its nique - ly, no two the same. Lights in a dark world, star the ma - gi draw nigh, Bring - ing trea - sures song of death put to flight. Now near in - stead of God s child -ren shin - ing bold, Point - ing to why He came. to a Child who is an - swer - ing man - kind s cry. far rises the Morn - ing Star Reign - ing with grace and might. O stars of prom - ise rend the night, Shine with God s own per - fect light. For us gleam - ing, Christ re - veal - ing, With His love our hearts ig - nite. Tune: We Three Kings, Public domain FIRST READING Isaiah 60:1-6 1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. 3 And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. 4 Lift up your eyes all around, and see; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be carried on the hip. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and exult, because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall bring good news, the praises of the Lord. 3

4 SECOND READING Ephesians 3: For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God s grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. CHOIR Star in the East (Vicki Tucker Courtney) GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12 The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 2 nd chapter. Glory to You, O Lord. 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel. 4

5 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him. 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ. HYMN OF THE DAY As With Gladness Men of Old LSB #397 SERMON Worship Makes Even Magi Wise Text: Matthew 2:11 Public Domain 5

6 OFFERING OFFERTORY HYMN Songs of Thankfulness and Praise LSB #394 v.v. 1 & 5 Public Domain NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us people and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. 6

7 And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH 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 PREFACE T THE LORD S SUPPER T The Lord be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22 And also with you. Lift up your hearts [Colossians 3:1] We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks unto the Lord, our God. [Psalm 136] It is right to give God thanks and praise. 7

8 HYMN OF PRAISE Angels from the Realms of Glory LSB #367 v.1 Public Domain THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24 Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 HYMN OF PRAISE Angels from the Realms of Glory LSB #367 v.3 & 5 3. Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star. Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship; Worship Christ, the newborn King. 5. All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To the_eternal Three in One. Refrain Public Domain

9 DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Jesus by Chris Tomlin & Ed Cash

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11 What child Is This LSB #370 Public Domain BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and T give you peace. Amen.

12 SENDING HYMN O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright LSB #395, vv. 1 & 5 5. O let the harps break forth in sound! Our joy be all with music crowned, Our voices gladly blending! For Christ goes with us all the way Today, tomorrow, ev ry day! His love is never ending! Sing out! Ring out! Jubilation! Exultation! Tell the story! Great is He, the King of Glory! 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License.NET, no Public domain THANK YOU to the Choir, directed by Sharon Rancour for sharing music with us this morning. Acknowledgments: Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.