TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio telephone web

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1 Orders of Worship and Announcements February 5, 2012 Week 18 - Daniel in Exile In Isaiah it is the one God who sits above the earth and numbers the stars it is that God who strengthens the powerless. So in Jesus' healing work we see the hand of the creator God, lifting up the sick woman to health and service (diakonia). Like Simon's mother-in-law, we are lifted up to health and diakonia. Following Jesus, we strengthen the powerless; like Jesus, we seek to renew our own strength in quiet times of prayer. This day the church remembers The Martyrs of Japan, who died in Christianity was brought to Japan in the sixteenth century by Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries. The religion was suppressed, however, and in 1597 twenty-six missionaries and converts were crucified. Nevertheless, Christianity survived and later prospered. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio telephone web trinity@trinityashland.org Trinity Lutheran Church

2 SUNDAY MORNING 10:45 WORSHIP February 5, 2012 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany In the Sanctuary PAGES provide some interesting background information on the pattern of our worship. HYMN NUMBERS, in bold, refer to hymns 151 thru 893 in the back of the ELW. LESSONS are found both in the bulletin and the pew bibles. You may want to prepare your Bible ahead of time. (A note of caution - the Old and New Testaments are numbered separately, so both Genesis and Matthew start on page 1). LARGE PRINT BULLETINS of this service are available from the ushers. OUR LITURGY is based on Setting III, which begins on page 138 of the ELW GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. GATHERING MUSIC Medley: The King of Love My Shepherd Is with Savior Like a Savior Lead Us - arr. Linda McKechnie Mark Koehler, piano WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *GATHERING SONG Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer ELW 618 *Please stand, as able. *GREETING Please turn and face the processional cross as it passes in the center aisle. 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. > Our worship continues on page 139 in the ELW < *CANTICLE OF PRAISE Glory to God in the Highest pg. 139 We continue the hymn of the Bethlehem angels. 2

3 *PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated ANTHEM Please join the Choir on Stanza 4, as directed. Have You Not Known? - K. Lee Scott Text adapted from Isaiah 40:21-31 Choir, Trinity Brass & Congregation Ron Marenchin, director 3

4 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM - Gabriella Leanne Abel 4

5 + + + WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song. READING Daniel 2:26-30, 46-49; 3:1, 8-30 THE STORY, CHAPTER The king asked Daniel (also called Belteshazzar), Are you able to tell me what I saw in my dream and interpret it? 27 Daniel replied, No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, 28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you were lying in bed are these: 29 As Your Majesty was lying there, your mind turned to things to come, and the revealer of mysteries showed you what is going to happen. 30 As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because I have greater wisdom than anyone else alive, but so that Your Majesty may know the interpretation and that you may understand what went through your mind. 46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell prostrate before Daniel and paid him honor and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. 47 The king said to Daniel, Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery. 48 Then the king placed Daniel in a high position and lavished many gifts on him. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and placed him in charge of all its wise men. 49 Moreover, at Daniel s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court. 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 8 At this time some astrologers came forward and denounced the Jews. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, May the king live forever! 10 Your Majesty has issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the image of gold, 11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace. 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who pay no attention to you, Your Majesty. They neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have set up. 13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, 14 and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? 15 Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand? 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up. 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21 So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. 22 The king s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, Weren t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire? They replied, Certainly, Your Majesty. 25 He said, Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods. 26 Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here! So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, 27 and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire 5

6 had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. 28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way. 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon. (NIV) The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? pg. 142 *GOSPEL Mark 1:29-39 Pew Bible, NT pg. 36 The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. 29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31 He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. 32 That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34 And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. 35 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37 When they found him, they said to him, "Everyone is searching for you." 38 He answered, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do." 39 And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated SERMON EXILE-TRAINING IN STAND-TAKING Pastor Jeff Messner HYMN OF THE DAY Jerusalem, My Happy Home ELW 628 6

7 *PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION After each portion of the prayers: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please be seated OFFERING Holy Ground with Holy, Holy, Holy - Geron Davis Dee Pinkley, soprano *CANTICLE OF THANKSGIVING Rise Up, O Saints of God! (Stanzas 1, 2 & 3) ELW 669 Please stand and sing the first three stanzas of this traditional hymn as the offering is presented. *THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD pg. 220 Luther held that the Word and Sacraments were central in our worship. On Sundays when we do not celebrate the Sacrament of Communion, we thank God for the gift of the Word which we have received. The prayers conclude either: For your Word of life, O God, we give you thanks and praise. or: *LORD S PRAYER - Sung, using debts and debtors...be honor and glory forever. Amen. During the Epiphany season it is our custom to sing the Lord s Prayer in the musical setting by Albert Hay Malotte. *BLESSING SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. *SENDING SONG Will You Come and Follow Me ELW 798 *DISMISSAL Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE 7

8 PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES: 6:30 P.M. SATURDAY FOLK SERVICE HOST FAMILIES Tony & Chris Box, Sydney; Ian Emser & Jacob Emser LECTOR Betty Winklmann VIDEO Diane Emser, Jim Norris SOUND Phil Vermillion 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY COMMUNION HOST FAMILY Chuck & Cheryl Benway USHERS Merle Witmer, Harold Warnes (Team 4) ACOLYTE Emily Fanning CANTOR Bob Harpster LECTOR Chuck Benway COMMUNION DEACONS Dan Forbes; Penny Hamilton; Herb Kanzig; Don Price CHILD CARE Tanya VanScyoc; Supervisor - Jenny Pence SOUND Bob Pinkley 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL HOST Dan Forbes INFANT NURSERY Stacey Fickes, Diana Scott; Supervisor - Jenny Pence 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP HOST FAMILY Mike & Pam Bradley USHERS Bob Wendling, Gary Hildebrand (Team 1) ACOLYTE Emily Fick CRUCIFER Robbie Ward LECTOR Ashley Ferguson CHILD CARE (Infant) Melissa Mairs, Gemilla Szabo; Supervisor - Jenny Pence (Toddler) Luke & Karina McFrederick Supervisor - Kathryn Tooman SOUND Randy Cleland RADIO Al Lawrence 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY PRAISE WORSHIP / WORSHIP CENTER at JACK S PLACE HOSTS Juan & Hazel Acuña; Kathy Goodwin, Addison & Gage Malinda Workman LECTOR Linda Kruse CHILDREN S CHURCH Jill Hartson VIDEO Tim Norris SOUND Chris Vanderzyden 8

9 FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - (JUST ASK A HOST FAMILY OR USHER): -CHILD CARE for children age five and under - Nursery area -PARENT PAGERS - available for use by parents with children in the Nursery -BABY CHANGING AREA - Infant Nursery -WORSHIP ACTIVITY PACKETS for children - at the Sanctuary entrances -LARGE PRINT WORSHIP BOOKS & BULLETINS for the 8:30 and 10:45 Sanctuary services - PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - Ushers Stand -HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS - Office area -WHEELCHAIR available - Narthex -HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances -COURTESY PARKING - available for the 10:45 a.m. services -TOUR OUR CHURCH - please speak with a pastor following worship -PAST SERMONS on the web - visit < WE WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND... WELCOME FRIEND to a congregation who believes that Christ changes all things through the power of his resurrection. We hope that you have found the strength and guidance for your life in the days ahead. Please know that you are welcome here and we hope to worship with you again soon. WE WELCOME at our Saturday night service, and at Praise Worship, Michelle Vanderzyden, long-time teacher of our Circle of Friends Sunday School Class. Thanks, Michelle, for bringing the word of the Lord for us this weekend. Pastor Mitchell is away and will return Friday evening. SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS given by > Roger and Sandy Speck in honor of their five grandchildren: Emily, Sarah, Leah, Max and Anna, > Chuck and Cheryl Benway to honor their fathers February birthdays (Jim Prinz and Norman Benway), > and by Evelyn Stephan, Ron, Jennifer, Andrew and Adam Stephan in memory of Richard Stephan. 9 OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Linda Zehner in loving memory of Ray Zehner, and by David, Annette, Amy, and Brian Shaw in loving memory of Robert Humrichouser and Richard Shaw. WE REJOICE in the baptism of Gabriella Leanne Abel, daughter of Trudi Abel-Gerba and stepdaughter of Daniel Gerba during the 10:45 Sanctuary service this weekend. WITH SYMPATHY we announce the death of Sandra J. Kauffman, whose memorial service will take place here at Trinity at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 13, with Pastor Sanford C. Mitchell officiating. KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN HOSPITAL- IZED: Kindred Hospital / Med Central, Mansfield - John Harpster IF YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND ARE OR WILL SOON BE HOSPITALIZED, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH AT AND LET US KNOW. TICKETS FOR AWAKE YOUR SOUL are available on Sunday as well as through the week. There is a table in the hallway outside Jack s Place to purchase tickets and books.

10 COPYRIGHT: LITURGY from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2011 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # TEXTS from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved....items OF INTEREST THIS WEEK GRIEFSHARE is coming to Trinity beginning Tuesday, February 7. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life s most difficult experiences. You don t have to go through the grieving process alone. You ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. This group will be facilitated by Diane Park for eight weeks on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Dining Room of the Church Home. CREATIVE MOVEMENT with Mark Koehler starts on Tuesday, February 7. Enrollment forms are in the office or call Mark for information at SUPPER in Jack s Place this Wednesday, February 8, serving from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Menu: chicken rice and beef barley soups, turkey and hot ham n cheese sandwiches, salad, dessert and beverage, all for $4/adult and $2/ages 8 years and younger. All are welcome. CALLING MALE SINGERS OF ALL AGES: The stage has been set to have us sing on Sunday, February 19 at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. sanctuary services. What a great opportunity for us to tune up and harmonize! Two more rehearsals are set for Thursday evenings, February 9 and 16. We begin at 7 p.m. in the Music Room. They rarely exceed an hour. You can count on it! We would hope that you can 10 make the two remaining rehearsals. Please help us by encouraging those that you know like to sing to be a participant in this grand singing experience. Warm up those vocal chords and plan to sing on the 19 th! - Pastor Robert Pflueger FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE: Dads, grandpas, uncles, mark your calendars now for the annual Father Daughter Dance on Friday, February 10. What a wonderful evening to share with the special little girl/young lady in your life! Cost of the dance: $25 per couple, $5 per additional daughter. Tickets are available after the 8:30 and 10:45 services and in the church office during business hours. TRINITY HAS A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO BRING FOOD FOR FUNERAL LUNCHES, providing an important ministry to our friends and neighbors during a difficult time. We are currently updating this list. Would you like to add your name to this ministry, or do you feel you can no longer provide this service? If so, please contact Wendy Shreffler through the c h u r c h o f f i c e o r a t <wshreffler@trinityashland.org>. BLOOD PRESSURES checked next Sunday, February 12, immediately following the 8:30 service and ten minutes PRIOR to the 10:45 service. The nurse will meet you in the Music Room. This is a great opportunity for you to come and get those blood pressures checked!...upcoming EVENTS PLEASE COME TO THE TRINITY PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING: When: Tuesday, February 14 Where: Church Home Sunroom Why: Important decisions to make Any questions call Pam Tresh

11 TRAILS, SCALES & TALES invites you to the Kroc Center on Friday, February 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. to play Laser tag. We will rotate groups in and out similar to last year, so show up early to make sure you get to play as much as possible. If you want to roller skate in between laser tag rounds, bring a couple of bucks because the rink will be open. Look forward to seeing you there. As always, if you have any questions regarding any TST events, contact Heath Garrison at Look us up on Facebook at Trails, Scales, and Tales Outdoor Ministry. ASH WEDNESDAY COMMUNION SER- VICE will be Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time for us to examine our faith journeys and to recommit our lives to the Lord. The imposition of ashes, a reminder of human mortality and of cleansing, will be offered as part of the service. Pastor Jeff Messner will preach. The choir and other musicians will provide special music. Child care for ages five years and under will be available. LENTEN HOME STUDY GROUPS: Would you be willing to lead a weekly Lenten Bible Study starting the week of February 26 and going through the week of April 1 (5 or 6 sessions in all). Some of the groups would be geographically oriented - Mifflin Lake, Wooster, Ashland north, Shelby, for example. Others would be leader or age oriented - gatherings of friends of the leader or in their general age category. The book we will study is Living in the Kingdom: Reflections on Luther s Catechism. The meetings could be held in your home, in the home of a friend, or here at Trinity. Six to 12 people usually gather as a group. Groups with small children might want to meet 11 on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. because of choirs and the automatic free baby sitting available. If you are interested, please Pam Prezioso at <pam@trinityashland.org>. If you are interested in joining a group, watch for information on meeting times and places, or Pam. GUYS Have you waited for just the perfect Valentine s Day gift for that special lady in your life? What about a day away with other women so she can get refreshed and renewed at the Awake Your Soul retreat on Saturday, March 3? Buy a ticket and a beautifully packaged book and you ll be the hero in her life! Tickets are now available on Sunday as well as through the week. There is a table in the hallway outside Jack s Place to purchase tickets and books....upcoming COMMUNITY EVENTS... ASHLAND CHRISTIAN HEALTH CEN- TER volunteers needed. February-Valentine s Day-thoughts of Love-giving God s love makes a real difference. As a volunteer at Ashland Christian Health Center, you could offer this life-changing love. Call to talk to Bobbi Harpster about the great opportunities. PROJECT COMFORT provides one time help to qualified families with heating costs in the amount of $300, payable by voucher to the heating provider. The program is available now through April 30. Assistance is provided for families with a minor child. For more information and the application contact Ashland County Jobs & Family Services, 15 W. Fourth St., Ashland, OH Fax: You may download the application in PDF format from <ashlandjfs.org>.

12 CANCER PREVENTION STUDY-3 Research today for a cancer-free tomorrow You can join the movement for less cancer and more birthdays by enrolling in the American Cancer Society s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). By joining CPS-3, you can help us understand how to prevent cancer, which will save lives and give people more of their most precious resource: time. More time with their families and friends, more memories, more celebrations...and more birthdays. The American Cancer Society is recruiting men and women at select locations across the United States and Puerto Rico for CPS-3. Individuals are eligible to participate if they are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study by filling out questionnaires periodically, are between the ages of 30 and 65, and have never been diagnosed with cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer.) For more information about CPS-3 and how you can participate, please visit cancer.org/cps3 us at cps3@cancer.org Or call us toll free at Please come on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:15 p.m. as Cheryl Benway explains her role as the ASHLAND RELAY FOR LIFE CPS 3 Research Study Coordinator. If you have any questions, please call her at , or Benway@ohio.net Spaghetti Dinner with Silent Auction and Live Music February 16th 5-7 pm Jack and Deb Miller Lower Chapel Suggested Donation $5.00 Proceeds going to Ashland University's Mystery Missions Trip 12

13 Let s Celebrate GOD S love! 3 year olds to 3rd graders, please join us in Luther Hall on Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00pm We ll see what the Bible tells us about LOVE, handcraft some Valentines and prepare some sweet treats to be delivered to our shut-ins. Please help us put this lesson into action by bringing the following to be delivered to local nursing home patients: body wash (men s & women s), body lotion, kleenex, chapstick, and body mist. All children attending must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to Dawn Forbes or the church office by February 9, Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 508 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio. For more information contact Dawn Forbes at (419) or dawn@trinityashland.org. WINTER STORM ALERTS: During these next few months there may be winter storms in or near our area that may cause hazardous driving conditions. Our CHILDREN S CHOIRS SNOW POLICY is as follows: 1. We will NOT automatically cancel if the schools close, as morning ice and snow have been known to melt by evening. 2. Listen to WNCO-AM 1340 after 3 p.m. for cancellation information or call the church office between 3 and 5 p.m. at The decision to cancel will be made by the Coordinator of Music Ministries, in consultation with the directors. 4. Adult choirs may be decided separately. 13

14 Shrove Tuesday Tuesday, February 21 st 5:30-7:30PM RSVP at the Information Center or by calling the church office, Kroc Center Dixieland Band

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