FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

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1 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT GRACE OF GOD January 7, :00 am GATHERING WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism) Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. (Silence for reflection and self-examination.) Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways. Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live again as your children. Amen. 1

2 Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God puts us together. God s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. PROCESSIONAL HYMN "O Morning Star (stanza 3 women and girls; stanza 4 men and boys) 2

3 GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. KYRIE (Kyrie, eleison means O Lord, have mercy ) All sing Assembly parts 3

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7 PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen SERVICE OF THE WORD FIRST READING Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. SECOND READING Acts 19:1-7 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. 2 He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" They replied, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit." 3 Then he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism." 4 Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus." 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied 7 altogether there were about twelve of them. 7

8 ALLEUIA VERSE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:4-11 The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the 1 st chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed, "The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." CHILDREN S MESSAGE 8

9 HYMN OF THE DAY Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized SERMON 9

10 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 PRAYER (Response to each petition) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. SHARING OF THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING OFFERTORY PRAYER Let us pray. Merciful God, receive the gifts we bring, our selves, our time, and our possessions. Through this meal unite us as your body, shining with the light of your justice and mercy; for the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you through our Savior Jesus Christ; He overcame death by his resurrection and opened up for us the way to eternal life with you. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 10

11 SANCTUS ( Holy, holy, holy ) WORDS OF INSTITUTION 11

12 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 AGNUS DEI ( Lamb of God ) 12

13 COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Scripture says, Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord s death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26. Martin Luther s Small Catechism says, Holy Communion is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ Himself for us Christians to eat and drink. All baptized Christians who have been instructed in this confession of faith and who share our belief in the real presence of Christ in the sacrament for the forgiveness of sins are invited to the Lord s Table today. Children who have not received their first communion are invited to come to the table and receive a blessing. As you approach the table down the aisles, receive an empty cup from the cart. Proceed to the left or the right and gather around the altar. After each gathered group has communed, they are dismissed in peace. As you return to your seat down the side aisles, place your cup in the racks on the tables to your left or right. Non-alcoholic wine is offered in pre-filled cups for those who cannot drink alcohol. These cups are marked in the rack. Gluten-free (and dairy-free and nut-free) wafers are offered in the small white bowl on the communion cart for those who prefer this option. DISTRIBUTION SONGS Breathe This is the air I breathe This is the air I breathe Your holy presence living in me This is my daily bread This is my daily bread Your very word spoken to me And I... I'm desperate for you And I... I'm lost without you One Thing Remains Higher than the mountains that I face Stronger than the power of the grave Constant through the trial and the change One thing remains One thing remains CHORUS: Your love never fails it never gives up it never runs out on me [x3] On and on and on and on it goes For It overwhelms and satisfies my soul And I never ever have to be afraid One thing remains One thing remains CHORUS In death and in life I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love My debt is paid there's nothing that can separate my heart from your great love. CHORUS 13

14 Marvelous Light I once was fatherless, a stranger with no hope; Your kindness wakened me, Awakened me, from my sleep Your love it beckons deeply, a call to come and die. By grace now I will come And take this life, take your life. Sin has lost it's power, death has lost it's sting. From the grave you've risen VICTORIOUSLY! (Chorus) Into marvelous light I'm running, Out of darkness, out of shame. By the cross you are the truth, You are the life, you are the way My dead heart now is beating, My deepest stains now clean. Your breath fills up my lungs. Now I'm free. Now I'm free! Lift my hands and spin around, See the light that I have found. Oh the marvelous light Marvelous light SENDING DISMISSAL The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and keep us in his grace. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING O Morning Star, fair and bright, you have refreshed us again with heavenly food. You are our dearest treasure. Go with us now today, tomorrow, every day that we tell the story of your never-ending love and sing your praise both now and forever. Amen BENEDICTION 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. Amen Go in peace. Christ lives in you. Thanks be to God. 14

15 CLOSING HYMN Stir Us Up Let the widow s humble heart be the witness. That the sum of what you give is more than mites. It is not the way the world defines abundance But when you give your heart away you find your life. Bridge Stir us up, oh God So that all I am and have Is a living sacrifice offered to a world in need Chorus Let my life be a beautiful refrain The shelter from the rain Healing for the broken. Let me live life as a generous response A treasure in a box A heart that s fully open to your grace, the fullness of your grace, the fullness of your grace Let your heart be a seed in search of good soil You re the single grain of wheat who feeds the world You re a miracle wherever you are planted And you re nurtured in the water and the word SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY Worship leader Jon Marxhausen Elder Errol Bartz Piano Hannah Marxhausen Mary Dinesen Guitar Caleb Marxhausen Violin Leah Marxhausen Flute Pam Fallert Lector Pam Fallert Ushers Darrel Smith & Noel Smith Acolyte/Crucifer John Frelix Greeter Angie McMorrow DON T FORGET YOUR 3-MINUTE MINISTRY 15

16 WELCOME TO GRACE OF GOD Thank you for worshipping with us today. Please fill out a welcome card and place it in the basket on the table in the entryway. Help yourself to a welcome packet that will tell you more about the ministry at Grace of God. You are always welcome at Grace of God. GRACE OF GOD MISSION STATEMENT Grace of God is a Christ-centered community gathered around Word and Sacrament, preaching Christ crucified, serving our neighbor and discovering what it means to live under the grace of God. SMALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP AT GRACE OF GOD Busy bags for young children are available in the classroom adjacent to the worship space near the doors. That room X also has a speaker to hear the worship service. Sunday, January 7 January 7-14, :00 am FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Baptism of our Lord 10:15 am Fellowship SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING Tuesday, January 9 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study 7:30 pm Cantate Choir Wednesday, January 10 6:00 pm Light Supper Bible Blazers, Confirmation, Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm Handchime Practice Sunday, January 14 9:00 am EPIPHANY 2 10:15 am Fellowship Sunday School and Adult Bible Study Safe Environment Training TODAY AFTER WORSHIP (during the Sunday School Hour) Any congregation member who serves here at Grace of God or serves as a volunteer elsewhere in our community is invited to attend this training! 16

17 GRACE OF GOD WEEK at HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY HOME Grace of God is serving at Hope for the Journey Home (the homeless shelter at Guardian Angels) the week of January 14-20, We will need about 40 volunteers! Youth and kids may serve with an adult. Overnight volunteers are two same gender volunteers or couple. Please sign up today to serve one of three shifts and indicate your availability. See Pastor Jon if you have questions. SERVING IN WORSHIP DATE ELDER ACOLYTE LECTOR USHERS GREETERS 1/7/18 Errol Bartz John Frelix Pam Fallert Darrel & Noel Smith Angie McMorrow 1/141/18 Errol Bartz Jake Richter Chris Fallert Jerry Corson / Tom Schoenberg George & Kathy Rehbein 1/21/18 Paul Hartleben George Zetterwall Sally Warren Lori Ruppel / Brenda Miller Brenda Miller NEW Adult Bible Study beginning SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 at 10:15 am This study, led by Pastor Jon, will explore the literary and theological themes in the Gospel of Mark. Mark was the original story-teller of Jesus life and his Gospel influenced all the others! We will be hearing Gospels from Mark this year, and this study will help us understand these Gospels better and appreciate their unique contribution to the Gospel message! January January January CLEANING CREW SCHEDULE TEAM 5 Randy & Janice Henderson/ Bruce & Audrey Gilman/ Janice Roth TEAM 6 Paul & Cami Hartleben/ Tom& Karen Schoenberg TEAM 7 Byron and Marilynn Epland/ Onken family 17

18 Don t forget to direct Choice Dollars Grant funding from Thrivent Financial through its Thrivent Choice program can help support organizations you care about. Don t let Choice Dollars expire. Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have Choice Dollars available have until March 31, 2018 to direct any remaining 2017 Choice Dollars. Help support Grace of God. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more. Or call and say Thrivent Choice after the prompt. NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 14. is LEFTOVER CHRISTMAS GOODIE DAY! Bring your Christmas cookies and treats to share for our fellowship time after worship. Life is a precious gift Here s who s celebrating birthdays this month! Larry Nutzman January 05 Matt Onken January 06 Kathy Rehbein January 06 Jill Olofson January 09 Corey Lindemann January 10 Cheryl Morelli January 10 Leah Marxhausen January 11 Greg Swanson January 11 Darla Senn January 12 Erin Fallert January 20 Tori Rogness January 23 Jon Rogness January 24 Roger Prigge January 27 Deb Hanson January 29 Zach Ruppel January 30 Megan Fallert January 31 Sign up today on clipboard by kitchen door Cost is Cost: $105 per person for a double room; ($125 for a single) GRACE OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 Hayward Avenue North Oakdale, Minnesota Jon Marxhausen, pastor 18