Welcome! The Baptism of Our Lord / First Sunday after the Epiphany January 8, 2017 Worship Service Sunday mornings at 10:30 Adult Bible Class and Sunday school Sunday mornings at 9:20 St. Paul Sanctuary (Northeast corner of Tipton and Walnut) Peace s Mission: Connecting, celebrating, and serving in Christ. Connecting people to life in Jesus Christ Celebrating our relationship with Christ and the family of faith Serving Christ by sharing His love with others
Peace Lutheran Church The Baptism of Our Lord / First Sunday after the Epiphany January 8, 2017 AS WE GATHER Welcome to Peace Lutheran Church a special welcome to our guests! Please take some time during worship to fill out the attendance/prayer card, located at the end of each pew. If you are a guest, we would love to receive contact information so we can respond to your visit with us today. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. PREPARATION GATHERING MUSIC Lord, I Lift Your Name on High Rick Founds CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS P: Secure in the presence of our loving God and confident of His promise to forgive and to restore us, we openly confess our sins to Him and humbly acknowledge our need for His forgiveness. All: Lord God of my life, in Romans 8:28 You tell us And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Forgive me for being distracted by the world s problems and how they affect me. Forgive me for not looking for the good instead assuming the bad. Forgive me for focusing on isolated incidents instead of seeing that You have given me the promise of an eternity spent with You. Silent Reflection P: Brothers and sisters in Christ, there is good news for us! Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and to restore our relationship with God. Therefore, God forgives us and reestablishes a wonderful relationship with Him and each other. SHARING of PEACE 1
SONG OF PRAISE There Is None Like You Lenny LeBlanc (As we sing the song of praise, please pass your attendance / prayer card to the ushers. If you are a first-time guest, please provide your contact information so that we can respond to your visit this week.) SERVICE OF THE WORD SCRIPTURE READINGS First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 Page 717 (LP: 1124) Epistle Reading: Romans 6:1-11 Page 1116 (LP: 1754) Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Page 957 (LP: 1499) MESSAGE SONG On Jordan s Bank THE MESSAGE United to Christ THE CONFESSION OF OUR FAITH Pastor: Let us acknowledge our faith by the words of the Apostles Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 2
SONG of RESPONSE / OFFERING Let s Celebrate the Lord Greg Worzel (In response to His gracious, daily provision, as an act of adoration and praise, we joyfully give back a portion of what our Lord has entrusted to us. If you are a first time guest please do not feel obligated to contribute but you may do so as the Holy Spirit leads. May God bless every sacrifice we bring!) SERVICE of the SACRAMENT Regarding the Lord s Supper Peace Lutheran Church and the other congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod share the Scriptural belief that the Lord s Supper is a sacramental meal that brings us not only Christ s true Body and Blood with the bread and wine, but also the forgiveness of sins and strength to amend our lives. Those intending to commune with us may find it spiritually helpful to consider these questions: 1. Am I sorry for my sins? 2. Do I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior? 3. Do I believe He makes His Body and Blood present in this Meal? 4. Am I determined, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to change my sinful life? WORDS of INSTITUTION DISTRIBUTION (For the distribution, the ushers will guide worshippers to the front. The pastor will offer a brief blessing for each table. A longer blessing for all communicants will be spoken after all have received communion.) DISTRIBUTION SONGS DVD Breathe Knowing You Marie Barnett Graham Kendrick PRAYERS of the CONGREGATION LORD S PRAYER 3
BLESSING & SENDING BLESSING CLOSING SONG Hear Our Praises Reuben Morgan The SENDING of GOD S PEOPLE P: GO IN PEACE Connect, Celebrate, and Serve the Lord! Let all the people say: C: Amen! (Psalm 106:48) Permission for all lyrics used during worship CCLI # 2647991 Copies of song lyrics are available upon request from the church office. Calendar of Upcoming Events Jan 9 9:30 am Morning Prayer Group Jan 9 7:00 pm Council Meeting Jan 10 6:00 pm Peace Meal Jan 14 9:00 am Men s Bible Study Jan 16 7:00 pm Spiritual Care Meeting Jan 22 service Bible Blessing Last Week (1-1-17) Worship Attendance: 41 4
Notes & News WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS! We are so glad to have you with us for worship this morning. You are welcome to join us anytime. If you have an interest in joining Peace Lutheran Church or have questions about our ministry, please contact Pastor Scott (810-580-1596), Matt Branham (812-216-3465), or Lance Onken (812-528-2920) any time. Bible Blessing - To acknowledge the milestone of acquiring reading skills and to introduce the full Word of God we are inviting 2nd-3rd graders to a Bible presentation on January 22nd. If you have questions, please speak with Pastor Scott. New Membership Class - A new membership class is being formed for the first quarter of this New Year. If anyone is interested in attending this class, please speak with Pastor Scott. A Prayer Group is available immediately following worship at the southeast corner of the sanctuary. If you have anything that you would like to bring forward to cover in prayer or just feel the need to meet with God please come to the corner and pray with friends that want to pray with you. If you would like to help lead prayers please join us as well. And as always we ask that you keep Peace and all its ministries in your prayers! Help Re-Stock Our Pantry A list of needed items is on the bulletin board. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements for the bulletin are due to the office by 8:00 A.M. on Thursday mornings. Thanks! PRAYER REQUESTS Please submit requests to Kim Ellerman. Kim may be contacted at 812-530-7599, or at prayers@seymourpeacelutheran.com. Peace Lutheran Church conducts Adult Bible Class and Sunday school on Sunday mornings from 9:20 10:05. 5
Mother's Of Preschoolers (MOPS) INFORMATION Next MOPS meeting announcement Please mark your calendars for Friday, January 13. MOPS will meet in Zion's fellowship hall at its usual time, 8:45-10:45am. Mom-of-four Leslie Rudzinski will be leading us in the topics of discipline, self-control, and the fruits of the Spirit. Carin Spalla will be teaching us a 15-minute at-home stretching routine. And, of course, there will be lively discussions, laughter, and coffee. Please email mops@zionseymour.org to RSVP so that we may plan for childcare. MOPPETS job information PAID Childcare Workers Needed Monthly Commitment The Mother's Of Preschoolers (MOPS) group that meets at Zion Lutheran Church is looking for two additional childcare workers to assist during our monthly meetings. We meet one Friday a month from 8:45 10:45a.m.to provide Christian Fellowship for our local mothers. We are looking for workers who are at least 14 years old and enjoy spending time with children ages 0 5. Our workers are paid $17 per meeting. MOPS is also looking for a permanent employee to oversee the childcare ministry. This would be a 10 hours per month commitment. Anyone interested in either position should contact Katie Schwipps via text, or phone call at (812) 525 8318 or through the mops@zionseymour.org email. Upcoming MOPS event announcement Need to get spiffed up for Valentine's Day? Whether you're going out or staying in, look and feel beautiful for your evening plans. Join MOPS on Saturday, February 11th from 1 3 pm at Zion Church for pampering! MOPS will be offering hair, make up, nails, and massage, plus light snacks, for only $15 per person. Bring a friend and the second person pays only $10. This event requires pre registration. Call or text Erin Schepman at 812 521 3016 for more details or to RSVP.
SERVING US TODAY (Jan 8th): Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Craig Allman Acolyte: Ally Leinart Greeters: Nancy Stahl Ida Mae Stahl Ushers: Butch Plumer Gary Cooley Leland Otte Richard Tormoehlen Sound: Curtis Stahl Power Point: Brian Rodman Communion Prep: Donna Butler & Kim Ellerman Counting Team: Rick Schuley & Randy Butler Donut Pick-up: John & Leta Ahlbrand Fellowship Hosts: Lance & Carol Onken SERVING US NEXT WEEK (Jan 15th): Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Dennis Bowers Acolyte: Kayla Goecker Greeters: Ed Bodem Cindy Bodem Ushers: Max Goecker Mark Holtman Brian Rodman Aaron Napier Matt Branham Sound: Volunteer Power Point: Rachel Onken Children s Message: Debbie Hackman Counting Team: Leland Otte & Jerry McGinley Donut Pick-up: John & Leta Ahlbrand Fellowship Hosts: Lance & Carol Onken Peace Lutheran Church P.O. Box 591 812-523-3838(church/office) Church email: churchoffice_plc@frontier.com Pastor Scott Roberts 810-580-1596 (cell) Pastor s email:scottroberts60@sbcglobal.net Church Website: www.seymourpeacelutheran.com