Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

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1 Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany January 29, 2017 Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS) 200 South Main Street Catawba, NC Church Office: (828) The Rev. Gregory Alms, astor Website: Welcome to Redeemer Lutheran Church! Welcome to all and we extend a special welcome to our guests. lease sign the Guest Register, introduce yourself to the astor, and please, come and worship with us again. Worship is a time when our Lord speaks and gives and we listen and receive his gifts of mercy, presence and forgiveness. We respond in prayer, praise and thanksgiving. Enter, please, in silence for prayer and meditation. lease keep a time before worship begins for silence and prayer and meditation. You may use this prayer to prepare for worship: Lord Jesus Christ, giver and perfecter of our faith, I thank and praise You for the preaching of Your Gospel for my instruction and edification. Send Your blessing upon the Word, which will be spoken to me and by Your Holy Spirit increase in me saving knowledge of You, that day by day I may be strengthened in the divine truth and remain steadfast in Your grace. Amen. Here is prayer for use before taking Holy Communion: O Lord, God, in Holy Baptism You have called me to be a Christian, Make me ready to receive the most holy body and blood of Christ for the forgiveness of my sins, and grant me a grateful heart to give thanks to you. Amen. Stand Confession and Absolution RELUDE Divine Service Four (LSB, age 203) The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. In the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. (Matthew 28: 19b) 1

2 Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. (salm 124:8) If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? C But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. (salm 130:3-4) Since we are gathered to hear God s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. (Luke 18:13) C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit. (John 20: 19-23) C Amen. rocessional Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior, #842 Service of the Word Introit salm (salm 15 and salm 16:1; spoken responsively) reserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? C He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart; who does not slander with his tongue and does no evil to his neighbor C nor takes up a reproach against his friend; in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; C who swears to his own hurt and does not change; who does not put out his money at interest and does not take a bribe against the innocent. C He who does these things shall never be moved. 2

3 All 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. reserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Kyrie ( Lord, have mercy ; Mark 10:47) Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2) 3

4 Salutation and Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. C And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. Sit First Reading: Micah 6:1-8 R This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: R This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Stand Alleluia and Verse The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. C Glory to You, O Lord. 4

5 Gospel Reading St. Matthew 5:1-12 This is the Gospel of the Lord. C raise to You, O Christ. Hymn: Jesus Sat With His Disciples, #932 Sermon Nicene Creed (Spoken by All) 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 men 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 ontius ilate. 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. 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 of the world to come. Amen. rayer of the Church (1 Timothy 2: 1-4) Sit Offering Stand Offertory: I Want to Walk as A Child of the Light (as below, LSB #411) 5

6 Service of the Sacrament reface LSB 208 The Lord be with you. C And also with you. Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give Him thanks and praise. It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all, we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid 6

7 Sanctus on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: rayer of Thanksgiving 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. As the glory of Your presence once filled Your ancient temple, so in the incarnation of Your Son, Jesus Christ, You manifested the fullness of Your glory in human flesh. We give You thanks that in His most Holy Supper You reveal Your glory to us. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood so that we may one day behold Your glory face to face. Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us: 7

8 Lord's rayer (Spoken by all) 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 Words of Our Lord (Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14: 22-24, Luke 22: 19-20, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-25) Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My (+) body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. The Words of Our Lord (Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14: 22-24, Luke 22: 19-20, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-25) In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My (+) blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. ax Domini (eace of the Lord) (John 20: 19) LSB 209 The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. (We greet one another, saying, The eace of the Lord. ) Agnus Dei ( Lamb of God ) (John 1: 29) 8

9 Sit Distribution Hymns Stand When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, #425 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me, #761 Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices, #811 O Jesus, King Most Wonderful, #554 Nunc Dimittis: Song of Simeon (Luke 2: 29-32) 9

10 ost-communion Collect Let us pray... 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 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. Benedicamus and Benediction Let us bless the Lord. C Thanks be to God. 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. Hymn: Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings, #782 OSTLUDE TAKING THE LORD S SUER AT REDEEMER The Lord s Supper is celebrated at Redeemer in the confession and glad confidence that, as he says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as he forgives and loves us, and any denial of His Holy Words, that they may show forth His death until He comes. lease fill out a Communion Registration Card (located in pew racks). If you are in any doubt about our confession of faith, are communing for the first time or are a member of another denomination, please speak to the astor before communing in person. Thank you. 10

11 SERVING REDEEMER THIS MORNING: Joselyn Lael, Madeline Rose, Acolytes; Redeemer Senior Choir; Barbara Sigmon, Director-Organist; The Reverend Greg Alms, astor; Kelly Matthews, Johnny Sigmon, Elder-Servers; Mr. & Mrs. Tony Huffman, Greeters; Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Wesson, Offertory rocessors; Vance Readling, Mark Wesson, Ronnie Wesson, Rodney Westray; Ushers. DOOR OFFERING to support Mark Herbert s medical needs and expenses. A door offering of cash and/or gift cards (grocery, restaurant, gas or Visa) is being gathered to assist with expenses incurred during Mark s rehabilitation. Cindy and David Kidwell have opened up their hearts and home to care for Mark during this time. lease make checks payable to Redeemer and place in the offering plate in the Narthex. Thank you for your support! 2017 FLOWER CHART has been posted in the educational wing. Take a moment to sign up for flowers in honor or memory of a loved one before your special date gets taken. IT'S ALL ABOUT GRACE What does it mean to be a Lutheran? What does the Bible say about us and how we live? This class takes place during the 9:00 a.m. Bible Study with astor Alms. BE A FRIEND INVITE SOMEONE TO FRIENDSHI SUNDAY ON FEBRUARY 5 TH we all have people we know and love whom we can invite to worship with us. We will have a special day, a coffee hour and a chance to welcome people to our church. WE HAVE TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY BOOKS AVAILABLE. If you would like to purchase one they are $35. see Fran Little. ARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL KIDS we will be baking and decorating Valentine Cookies on FEBRUARY 11 th 9:30 12:30 p.m. and invite anyone wishing to help to join us. Children will be selling their handmade confections packaged for your favorite Valentine before and after worship on FEBRUARY 12 th. This is a fundraiser for the Foster Children Fund. FEBRUARY UDATES are available this morning from Bill and Fran. lease be a courier and deliver updates to friends and family who are unable to worship with us this morning. 11

12 If you, a loved one or friend have returned to normal activities, please speak with astor Alms so prayers of Thanksgiving can be made. G O D ' S E O L E R A Y rayers for the sick and suffering: Janice Yount, Gall Bladder Surgery 1/27; Guy Lee (friend of Rodney Yount); Carroll Yount,; Trent Cloninger; Cliff Wike (friend of Bill and Fran Little); Randy Bonnight (head injury-friend of hillip Medlin); Mark Herbert, (Rehab); Tim Wike (brother-in-law Jessica Bumgarner); Rae Hunsucker; Neil Sipe (family friend of Gary & Susan Witherspoon); Loree Clodfelter; Johnny Galloway; Amanda Eury; Cameron McDaniel (family friend of Gary & Susan Witherspoon); Carolyn Elmore (Aunt of Kim Rose); John Scalf (friend of Alyssa Isenhour); Ann Steele; Sylvia Abernethy (sister of Mike Starnes); Noah Dyson (relative of Judy & Tim Carpenter); Joshua Bokaguard (Catawba Elementary Student); Diane Huffman (friend of the Starnes'). GETTING READY FOR NEXT SUNDAY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EIHANY (5 February 2017) Isaiah 58:3 9a ~ 1 Corinthians 2:1 12 (13 16) ~ Matthew 5:13 20 The Righteousness of Christ Jesus warns that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and harisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:20), but He also calls His imperfect people the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matt. 5:13, 14). That s because the Lord Jesus came not to abolish the Law or the prophets, but to fulfill them (Matt. 5:17) in perfect faith and love. Since He does and teaches all of God s commandments, He is called great in the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:19). God manifests His demonstration of the Spirit and of power in Jesus Christ and him crucified (1 Cor. 2:2 4), and through the preaching of the Gospel He gives His secret and hidden wisdom (1 Cor. 2:7). Christ gives this perfect righteousness to His people, and it leads them to true fasting, which is to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free (Is. 58:6) and to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house (Is. 58:7). 12