Sunday January 6, :30 AM. Our Savior s Lutheran Church, ELCA Spearfish, SD 57783

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Sunday January 6, 2019 8:30 AM Our Savior s Lutheran Church, ELCA Spearfish, SD 57783 Mission Statement:

1 Sunday January 6, :30 AM Our Savior s Lutheran Church, ELCA Spearfish, SD Mission Statement: Inspired by God s grace, we open our hearts to all in faith, prayer, fellowship and service through Jesus Christ.

2 Epiphany of Our Lord ~ January 6 Worship Notes: If you are visiting, please sign the guest registry on the counters outside the sanctuary doors. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Hearing-assistance devices are available from the ushers. Children are always welcome to be part of worship; worship bags are available at the back of the sanctuary. The Nursery is not staffed, but is open for parents to use with their children. The nursery is located outside the sanctuary doors. Prayer requests may be shared in the book by the Prayer area or on the card in the pew racks. Prelude Gathering Welcome and Announcements Confession and Forgiveness Worship L: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who shines in glory, clothes us in compassion, and bears gifts of mercy for all. C: Amen. L: Let us confess our sins with confidence in God s promise of forgiveness. Silence is kept for reflection. L: God, wonderful counselor, C: we confess that we have turned from your gifts and chosen our own way. We have not made room for you in our hearts or in our world. We have lived in fear; we have not welcomed the stranger; we desire gifts that will not endure. Forgive us our sins, known and unknown, and open us to receive the peace of Jesus dwelling in and among us. Amen. L: God s lovingkindness has appeared to us in Christ our Savior. We are saved, not by anything we have done, but by God s mercy poured out on us richly. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Through the Spirit living in you, God give you faith to trust Jesus, who is Love born for you, now and always. C: Amen. Gathering Song ~ Arise, Your Light Has Come Hymn #314 2

3 Apostolic Greeting p. 147 Kyrie Hymn #157 Canticle of Praise Hymn #167 Prayer of the Day O God, on this day you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star. Lead us now by faith to know your presence in our lives, and bring us at last to the full vision of your glory, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Word First Reading ~ Isaiah 60:1-6 Pew Bible p. 602 L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Spark Bible p. 802 Second Reading ~ Ephesians 3:1-12 Pew Bible p. 950 L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Spark Bible p Gospel Acclamation~ Alleluia p. 151 L: The Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew, the second chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord! Gospel Reading ~ Matthew 2:1-12 Pew Bible p. 784/Spark Bible p L: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon ~ The Unwrapping ~ Pastor Stephan Sandness Hymn of the Day~ Drawn to the Light Hymn #593 Responding to God s Word Apostles Creed Prayers of Intercession Pass the Peace of Christ 3

4 Offering * If you are a guest, please know that your presence with us this morning is your offering. * The pictures on the screen are the offerings of our lives throughout the week. * Monies collected in the Love Your Neighbor Jar today benefits the Spearfish Community Food Pantry. Offertory Song ~ Create in Me a Clean Heart Hymn #186 Offertory Prayer Words of Institution Lord s Prayer Meal Distribution of Holy Communion Communion Songs ~ One Bread, One Body Hymn # 496 ~ Bright and Glorious is the Sky #301 ~ Angels From the Realms of Glory #275 ~ In the Bleak Midwinter #294 Individual Prayer Time ~ a prayer minister is available during communion at the Prayer Area at the entrance of the church. Communion Blessing Post Communion Prayer Sending Blessing Sending Sending Song ~ Joy to the World Hymn #267 Dismissal Postlude 4

Opportunities This Week Jan. 6 Epiphany Sun.: 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Kids of the Kingdom 10:45 AM Joyful Journey Worship Service 4:30 PM Church Council @ Hardings Mon.

5 Opportunities This Week Jan. 6 Epiphany Sun.: 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Kids of the Kingdom 10:45 AM Joyful Journey Worship Service 4:30 PM Church Hardings Mon.: 10:30 AM Circle Study Leaders 1:00 PM Yarn Ministry 6:00 PM Good Shepherd Clinic Tues.: 8:30 AM Fix-it Group 9:00 AM Quilting 9:00 AM Deborah Circle cleans kitchen 10:00 AM Serendipity Club Bible Study ~ Fireside Room 5:30 PM Education Committee 5:30 PM Mission Committee Wed.: 5:00 PM Bell Choir 5:16 PM Confirmation 5:16 PM Wednesday Supper 5:40 PM KOWS 6:26 PM Wednesday Word 7:10 PM HS TLR 7:15 PM Senior Choir Practice Thurs.: 8:00 AM Men s Group 8:00 AM Women s Morning Wake-Up Bible Study 10:00 AM WELCA General Meeting 10:00 AM Monthly Communion Hickory House 1:00 PM Esther Circle 6:00 PM Joyful Journey Worship Team Practice 6:30 PM Boy Scouts Fri.: 6:00 AM Christian Business Men s The Living Room Sat.: 8:00 AM Men s Fellowship Jan. 13 Pre-School Bibles Presented Sun.: 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Kids of the Kingdom 10:45 AM Joyful Journey Worship Service ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All Women Invited! Come and join us for the General Meeting of the Women of the ELCA. It will be held Thursday, January 10 at the church at 10:00 AM. Enjoy a short program, goodies and a lot of fellowship. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5

Other Announcements PRAYER CONCERNS: Marv Kotek, Char Elmstrand, Ruth Michels, Anita Voss, Michelle Briggs, Pam Pettit, Cathy Chittenden, Steve Dodson, Carl & Dix Pengra, Gerald Kirk, Sheila Baker,

6 Other Announcements PRAYER CONCERNS: Marv Kotek, Char Elmstrand, Ruth Michels, Anita Voss, Michelle Briggs, Pam Pettit, Cathy Chittenden, Steve Dodson, Carl & Dix Pengra, Gerald Kirk, Sheila Baker, Latham Kahey, Clayton Bakke, Joie Truslow, Paul Young, Ella Schloe. CONTINUING PRAYER CONCERNS: Tawny Tetrault, Delores Coffield, Gae Koski, Lori Laughlin, Taisley Tetrault, Dorothy Bloker, Ann Foster, Beth Novotny, Howard Jacobs, Joe Picasso, Mark Brobst, Cal, Peggy Sailor, Shelby Lillebo, Ashley Fischer, Bev Evenson, Doug Deppe, Nancy McGinnis, Carlene Rosencranz, Pam Englund. Also to all Our military members and their families. GOT FABRIC? THE QUILTERS are in need of cotton fabric used for the tops of the quilts. They also need blankets, mattress pads and non-working electric blankets which are used to line quilts. Please, no denim, fleece, or sheets at this time, they have more than they can store. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SEW? Our quilters could use your help with sewing the tops for our quilts. We have pre-cut kits, with directions, available for you to pick up and sew at your convenience at home. Kits may be picked up Monday Friday, during church office hours (9:00 AM 3:00 PM), or by contacting one of the quilters. PRAYER SHAWL Is there someone in your life who needs the comfort of a prayer shawl? You can pick one up at the church office just by asking. If you would like to join our yarn ministry, we meet every Monday from 1:00-3:00 PM in the fellowship hall. We could use your help ~ EVERYONE IS WELCOME!! SUNDAY TRANSPORTATION TO WORSHIP FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, call the church office at before 2:00 PM on Friday to request a ride. Fix-it Group invites you to join them on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 AM to make minor repairs and have coffee together! Hope to see you beginning January 8. You re Invited! Join Lutheran Campus Ministry at a Rapid City Rush Game on Fri. January 18, 7:05 PM at the Rushmore Civic Center Ice Arena in Rapid City, SD Tickets are available for the discounted price of $25 while supplies last, so contact Rachel to get yours now! or Rachel.LCMinistry@gmail.com 6

Faith and Care: January Chairperson: Pat Aiken (605) 642-5571 January Altar Guild: Mary Goddard 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service This Week (January 6) Next Week (January 13) Acolytes: Kellen Scott

Vosler Anne Vosler Cookies: Karol Johnson, Genelle Johnson, Pat Karol Johnson Aiken Coffee Servers: Karol Johnson, Genelle Johnson Organist: Donna Dettman Priscilla Romkema 10:45 AM Joyful Journey

7 Faith and Care: January Chairperson: Pat Aiken (605) January Altar Guild: Mary Goddard 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service This Week (January 6) Next Week (January 13) Acolytes: Kellen Scott Welcome Center Hosts: Ernie & Sandi Nauman Ushers: Sommerlyn Bequin & Girls Ernie & Sandi Nauman Lector: Sandi Nauman Cindy Koppinger HC Assists: Pat Aiken, Diane Krogstad HC Prep/Cleanup: Anne Vosler Anne Vosler Cookies: Karol Johnson, Genelle Johnson, Pat Karol Johnson Aiken Coffee Servers: Karol Johnson, Genelle Johnson Organist: Donna Dettman Priscilla Romkema 10:45 AM Joyful Journey Contemporary Worship Service This Week (January 6) Next Week (January 13) Acolytes: Loman Hanson, Bridger Niehaus Ushers: Steve & Tammy Silvernagel Joel & Tammi Martin Lector: Jim Van t Land HC Assistants: Steph Pribilske HC Cleanup: Overby Family Overby Family Kids This Week Welcome Back! Happy New Year! It s a great time to catch up with Sunday and/or Wednesday school or to register and get started! We have Sunday school for kids from 3 years old (Little Lambs) through the 6 th Grade. See Miss Beth for more info! Sunday school resumes ToDaY at 9:45! Wednesday school will resume this Wednesday January 9! Preschool Bibles Preschoolers will receive their very own Spark Story Bible during either worship service next Sunday January 13. We would like to ensure that every child, ages 3, 4 and 5 year olds that have not started kindergarten, and have not yet received a Spark Bible would get a Bible. Please check with Beth to make sure your preschooler is on our list. Camp News! Registration is open! Register directly with Lutherans Outdoors, (800) or OSLC will need a copy of your confirmation so we know to send your child s campership to Lutherans Outdoors. 7

Where: United Methodist Church 845 North 5th St., Spearfish When: Monday, January 21 5:00-7:00 PM Cost: 20 th Annual Chili and Soup Supper to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

This event is sponsored by: Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Spearfish Senior Citizen s Center and Spearfish Churches.

8 Where: United Methodist Church 845 North 5th St., Spearfish When: Monday, January 21 5:00-7:00 PM Cost: 20 th Annual Chili and Soup Supper to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day National Day of Service Non-perishable food items or money to benefit the Spearfish Community Food pantry. This event is sponsored by: Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Spearfish Senior Citizen s Center and Spearfish Churches. Attendance Wednesday December 26 No Service Sunday, December 30 8:30 AM: :45 AM: 55 Total Worship: Last Week: 213 Senior Pastor: Stephan Sandness Deacon: Laura Lee Campbell Office Manager: Julie Lee Receptionist: Lisa Williams Lay Minister of Youth: Chris Blain Director of Children s Ministries: Beth Nielsen Adult Music Minister: Steve Aalbu Senior Choir Accompanist: Symeon Waseen Joyful Journey Team Leader: Todd Tetreault Assistant Youth Ministry Leader: Adam Roosa Address: 1020 State St., Spearfish, SD Phone: (605) oslc@rushmore.com Office Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Website: Worship Opportunities: Sunday Traditional Worship Service 8:30 AM Joyful Journey Contemporary Worship Service 10:45 AM Wednesday Wednesday Word 8 6:26 PM

Joyful Journey. Sunday Mornings at 10:45 a.m. Sunday January 20, Our Savior s Lutheran Church, ELCA Spearfish, SD 57783

Joyful Journey. Sunday Mornings at 10:45 a.m. Sunday January 20, Our Savior s Lutheran Church, ELCA Spearfish, SD 57783 Joyful Journey Sunday Mornings at 10:45 a.m. Sunday January 20, 2019 Our Savior s Lutheran Church, ELCA Spearfish, SD 57783 Mission Statement: Inspired by God s grace, we open our hearts to all in faith,