January 13, :00 & 10:30 am

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1 L u t h e r a n C h u r c h o f t h e G o o d S h e p h e r d S. 1 7 t h A v e n u e C o a t e s v i l l e, P A w w w. l u t h g o o d s h e p. o r g January 13, :00 & 10:30 am Our Mission To Know, to Live and to Share God s Word Welcome to each and all gathered together for worship. We extend a heart-felt welcome to our guests and visitors. We trust that our worship will be a blessing for those long and short in faith and for those who are seeking spiritual encounter with Christ. We ask that guests please sign our guestbook. Communion: We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Savior of the world; that He died on the cross for the forgiveness of all humanity; that according to His promise, He is truly and really present in the sacramental meal. We believe that partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ occasions the confession of our sin and the desire to amend our lives. If you are Baptized and share our faith, please feel free to share our altar.

2 Church Office (extensions below) Ext. 202 Susan P. Lynch, Pastor - slynch@luthgoodshep.org Ext. 201 Sandy Haines, Office Administrator - adminsupport@luthgoodshep.org Ext. 203 Doreen Jacoby, Records Administrator - djacoby@luthgoodshep.org Ext. 205 Al Spotts, Organist - aspotts@luthgoodshep.org Martha Chan, Choir & Handbell Director mchan@luthgoodshep.org Erin Kauppila, Youth Music Director Daniel Gballah, Church Sexton ddgballah@luthgoodshep.org Cyrus Crusoe, Church Sexton - ccrusoe@luthgoodshep.org Activate the QR Reader for convenient payment of all gift giving Worship Elements taken from: Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 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.

3 Prelude: Christ, When For Us You Were Baptized arr. Cherwien Glory to God (setting nine) p. 195 Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Welcome Please fill out the friendship pad in your pew, (please be sure to date the top of the page.) Please stand Gathering Hymn: ELW #305, When Jesus Came To Jordan Reprinted with permission OneLicense #A 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. 1

4 Hymn of Praise: Glory to God, ELW Page 195 2

5 Prayer of the Day: Let us pray, together: Almighty God, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved Son. Keep all who are born of water and the Spirit faithful in your service, that we may rejoice to be called children of God, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please be seated First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 1 But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. 3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. 4 Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. 5 Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; 6 I will say to the north, Give them up, and to the south, Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm: Psalm 29 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God s name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6 the LORD makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the LORD bursts forth in lightning flashes. 8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 9 The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are crying, Glory! 10 The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forevermore. 11 O LORD, give strength to your people; give them, O LORD, the blessings of peace. Second Reading: Acts 8: Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15 The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit 16 (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). 17 Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3

6 Please stand Gospel Acclamation: ELW Page 198 (setting 9) Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, The holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. 21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated Children s Sermon, 10:30 am only Sermon Please stand Hymn of the Day: ELW #581, You Are Mine 4

7 Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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 Please kneel as you are able Prayers of Intercession: Your Response today is: Hear our Prayer United as one body in Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need. A brief silence. We pray for the church. Pour out your Spirit upon us and enliven us for mission. Draw us together in love that we may be one. Lead us in the way of your beloved Son. Bless us in our mission to know, live and share your word. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the earth. Sustain oceans and seas, rivers and lakes, marshes and wetlands. Watch over dormant plants and hibernating animals as they rest in your care. Renew your creation and protect all creatures from harm. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the nations. Inspire leaders to work for the common good. Grant courage to those who put themselves at risk to protect others. Turn us away from violence and teach us to live in peace. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For those in need. Protect children and vulnerable adults who depend on others to provide for their daily care. Uphold those who struggle with depression. Console the grieving and heal the sick. Today we especially pray for : Don Althouse, Jim Norton, Harry Rothkugel, Ruth Anderson, Barb Althouse, Bunchie Crusoe, Kennette Anderson, Mandi Barnett, Dean Phillips, Louise Williams, Michelle Shea, John Boyer, Richard Radwick, Julia Adams, Gail Morris, Hedy Tranchitella, Susan Scheivert, Sam Horton, Sonny Reeder-Horton, Dick & Mary Barringer, Dick Whiteman, Justin Roland, Judy Rose, Jennifer Jimenez, Kasen Colbach. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For this assembly. Bless the newly baptized. Renew your children in the covenant of baptism. Empower us by your loving Spirit to serve our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. With thanksgiving, we remember those who have died. Hold us safe in your arms of mercy and bring us with them into your promise of life eternal. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Here other intercessions may be offered. Pastor: God of wonder, hear the prayers of your servants as we express our needs in the silence of the moment and the privacy of our hearts (long silence)...lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 5

8 Pastor: Receive our prayers and fill us with the radiance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please stand Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Please be seated Offering Offertory: 8:00 am: You Are My King/Amazing Love arr. Larson 10:30 am: Yes, My Jesus Loves Me arr. McDonald Adult Choir Please stand Offertory Response: ELW #715, Christ, Be Our Light Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see. Refrain Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today. Many the gifts, many the people, many the hearts that yearn to belong. Let us be servants to one another, signs of your kingdom come. Refrain Text: Bernadette Farrell, b Text 1993 Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP Publications. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator. Reprinted with permission OneLicense A Presentation of Gifts - Offering Prayer Let us pray, together: God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Great 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. 6

9 Holy, Holy ELW, Page 200, (setting 9) Words of Institution In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. 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. Invitation To Communion Come to the table. Feast on God s abundant life for you. 7

10 Lamb of God: ELW, Page 201, (setting 9) Please be seated. Ushers will direct you to the communion railing. Distribution Communion Music: ELW #800, Spirit of God ELW #396, Spirit of Gentleness Please stand Post Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God s grace. Amen. Post Communion Prayer We thank you, O God, that you have fed us at your banqueting table with bread and wine beyond compare, the very life of Christ for us. Send your Spirit with us now, that we may set the captive free, use your gifts to build one another up, and in everything reflect your glory revealed in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Benediction The God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. 8

11 Sending Hymn: ELW #453, Baptized and Set Free Announcements Dismissal Now go in peace, to Know, to Live, and to Share God s Word. Thanks be to God. 9