401 South Flynn Drive P.O. Box 287 Milbank, SD 57252 (605) 432-5566 alcoffice@itcmilbank.com Psalm 96 The Baptism of Our Lord January 8, 2017 9:00 a.m.
The Baptism of Our Lord Epiphany means manifestation. On this day we celebrate the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles that is, to all nations. Some Christian traditions celebrate three great epiphanies on this day: the magi s adoration of the Christ child, Jesus baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle, in which he changes water into wine. The word and sacraments are for us the great epiphany of God s grace and mercy. We go forth to witness to the light that shines brightly in our midst. GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. P: Presiding Minister L: Lector C: Congregation WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS MATTHEW 2:1-12 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. 7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage. 9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. 2
Gathering Hymn We Three Kings of Orient Are WOV # 646 THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM ELW pg. 97 P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. C: Amen. 3
P: Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. Water is poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks. We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all. We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. C: Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. GREETING P: The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. KYRIE ELW pg. 213 4
CANTICLE OF PRAISE ELW pg. 213 5
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PRAYER OF THE DAY P: O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. C: Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The congregation is seated. Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. PSALM 29 L: Psalm 29 will be read responsively by full verse. 1 Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. C: 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due God s name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. L: 3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon the mighty waters. C: 4 The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. L: 5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; C: 6 the Lord makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. L: 7 The voice of the Lord bursts forth in lightning flashes. C: 8 The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. L: 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! C: 10 The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forevermore. L: 11 O Lord, give strength to your people; give them, O Lord, the blessings of peace. 7
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The congregation stands to welcome the gospel. ELW pg.216 Matthew 3:13-17 P: The Gospel according to Matthew, the 3rd chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? 15 But Jesus answered him, Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness. Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. The Word of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON SONG OF THE DAY As with Gladness Men of Old ELW # 302 8
RESPONSE TO THE WORD APOSTLES CREED A: Living together in trust and hope we confess our faith. C: 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 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE P: Called to be a light to the nations, let us pray for God s justice, peace, and healing. Pour out your Spirit of unity, triune God. Renew our lives in the promises of baptism. Hold us together in the oneness of the body of Christ. Empower us to be one as you are one. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Pour out your Spirit of life, eternal God. Move over polluted waters. Breathe 9
on barren fields. Strengthen ancient cedars and oaks. Engage us in your care of sea, land, and sky. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Pour out your Spirit of wisdom, holy God. Guide politicians and military officials as they wrestle with complex situations. Grant them courage and compassion to work for peace in every nation. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Pour out your Spirit of justice, gracious God. Heal the pain of all who are victims of crime. Be present with all who are imprisoned. Reconcile broken relationships within communities. Comfort the sick and their caregivers. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Pour out your Spirit of love, glorious God. Sustain all who knit prayer shawls, sew quilts, and provide housing for our neighbors who are homeless. Surround those who seek warmth and shelter with grace-filled advocates. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Pour out your Spirit of peace, resurrecting God. Bring all who grieve into a community rooted in you. Uphold them with your grace and keep us all grounded in your promise of life eternal. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Receive these prayers in the name of Christ, the light of the world, who is one with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. C: Amen. SHARING THE PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you all. C: And also with you. P: Let us share God s peace with one another. OFFERING OFFERTORY Let the Vineyards by Fruitful ELW #182 OFFERTORY PRAYER P: Merciful God, C: receive the gifts we bring, our selves, our time, and our possessions. 10
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. MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. WORDS OF INSTITUTION P: Blessed are you, O holy God: You are the Life and Light of all. By your powerful word you created all things. Through the prophets you called your people to be a light to the nations. Blessed are you for Jesus, your Son. He is your Light, shining in our darkness And revealing to us your mercy and might. 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. Do this for the remembrance of me. For as often as we eat of this bread and drink of this cup, we proclaim the Lord s death until he comes. C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 11
LORD S PRAYER P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: C: 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 P: We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. C: Come. Be filled with light and life. COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION SENDING OF COMMUNION P: O God of tender compassion, as you healed the sick and welcomed the stranger, bless those who leave this assembly to share the gifts of this table with our sisters and brothers who are sick and homebound. May they be sustained by the love and prayers of this community, and by the Bread of life that satisfies all hunger, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P: O Morning Star, fair and bright, you have refreshed us again with heavenly food. You are our dearest treasure. C: 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. 12
SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen. SENDING SONG Songs of Thankfulness and Praise ELW # 310 CHALLENGE P: Go in peace. Be the light of Christ. C: Thanks be to God. 13
WELCOME TO AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH Thanks to all who helped with today s worship. Welcome Center: Carol Forman Greeters: Glenda Bohn, Deanna Schaefer Ushers: Lynn Maass, Danny Bohn, Mark Granquist, Harvey Schaefer AV Booth: Gary Wellnitz Presiding Minister: Pastor Carl Larson Assisting Minister: Lynn Hardy Lector: Carol Larson Acolyte: Stephen Ash, Bennet Schwenn Communion Servers: Lynn & Brenda Maass, Carol Larson, Glenda Bohn, Theresa Granquist, Carol Forman Accompanist: Mary Bjordahl Coffee Servers: Brady Femling, Rhianna Welberg If you are visiting with us this morning, we are honored by your presence. Please sign the guest register in the Narthex on the Kiosk. American Lutheran celebrates the Lord s Supper at each worship service. No matter where you are in your faith journey, come to the Lord s Table. Following worship, please join us for coffee and conversation in the Fellowship Hall. Restrooms are located in the narthex by the fellowship hall. Please contact one of the ushers for any assistance. Quiet bags are available for the children. Nursery available with closed-circuit TV Hearing Assisted Receivers are available at the AV booth. This morning s service can be viewed on-line at www.americanlutheran.com January 1, 2016 Attendance 93 Giving $ 10,850 Scripture readings for January 15, 2017 Psalm 146 Luke 4:14-30 Prayer Concerns: Cheryl Pauli, LaVergne Hedman, Janelle Kelly, Wayde Fraasch, Cody Seehafer, Gordan Jarman, Margaret Mehlhaff, Dennis Bracht, Pat Jonesheit, Geraldine Hansen The ministry of Jordan Hins in Turkey. 14
THIS WEEK AT AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAY (01-08) 9:00 am Worship/KMSD/Communion 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 10:20 am Bible Class (Animate Faith) 6:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous MONDAY (01-09) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts TUESDAY (01-10) 9:00 am Quilting WEDNESDAY (01-11) 9:00 am TOT School 10:00 am Bible Study 3:30 pm Confirmation Grades 5-8 5:15 pm Bell Practice 6:00 pm Manna Praise Band Practice 6:00 pm Church Council THURSDAY (01-12) 7:00 am Bible Class 9:00 am TOT School SATURDAY (01-14) 8:00-2:00 Fellowship Hall Reserved SUNDAY (01-15) 9:00 am Worship/KMSD/Communion 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast 10:00 am Sunday School fun with NeSoDak 10:20 am Bible Class (Animate Faith) 6:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous A New Member Sunday is being planned for January 29th with an informational meeting on Wednesday January 25th. Thinking about joining American Lutheran Church? Information is at the Welcome Center. If you have questions, please talk to Pastor Carl or contact the church office. Preschool Enrollment for 2017-2018 is underway. Contact Nicole for information. Camp Sunday with a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser is NEXT Sunday January 15th. Sign up to help at the Welcome Center. ALC Preschool needs 20 shoe boxes as part of their valentine box project. Leave them in the red tote by the preschool door. Kitchen Cleaning is Friday January 27. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Happy Birthday to: 1/8 Doug Dohrer 1/8 Rosemary Goetschius 1/8 Mark Granquist 1/8 Jason Stinson 1/8 Matthew Unzen 1/9 Aaron Anderson 1/9 Bob Biersbach 1/10 Monica Fischer 1/10 Jennifer Roggenbuck 1/10 Bradyn Wienk 1/12 Madisen Sipe 1/14 Stacy Anderson 1/14 Marilyn Hodenfield 1/14 Rebecca Welberg 15
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