CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 1 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY BAPTISM OF OUR LORD January 13, 2019 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! -Psalm 98:1a AS WE GATHER (prepared by Jim Gann) Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43: 1b ESV Do you have the boldness to walk right up to God and have a heart-to-heart conversation with Him? Did you know that is just what He wants us to do? When we pray to God, we can do so unashamedly and boldly because we are, after all, members of His household. We aren t His because of something we did or do. We are His because He has redeemed us, called us by name, and told us so. Because of this, we have the right, through Jesus atonement sacrifice, to come into God s presence. So, be bold and talk to Him, whenever you want, not just in church or before you go to bed. PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS (p. 14-15) CALL TO WORSHIP and PASSING OF THE PEACE RINGING OF THE BELLS (Please stand and face the Cross)
OPENING VERSICLES (Psalm 29) Pastor: Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. People: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. Pastor: The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters. People: The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. Pastor: The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon. People: He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. Pastor: The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire. People: The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Pastor: The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth and strips the forests bare, and in his temple all cry, Glory! People: The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever. All: May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace! 2 OPENING HYMN #405 To Jordan s River Came Our Lord + DIVINE SERVICE SETTING FIVE + INVOCATION, CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Pastor: In the name of the Father and the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.
Pastor: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord. People: who made heaven and earth. Pastor: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, People: and You forgave the iniquity of my sin, (A moment of silence for reflection on God s Word and for selfexamination) Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. People: Dear loving and gracious God, we have sinned against you by our own fault, by our own grievous fault. We have failed to honor you with our lips and our hearts have been far from you. Please forgive us and draw us near so that we may live lives that praise Your holy name. Amen. Pastor: Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. 3 (Please remain standing) HYMN OF PRAISE My Soul Rejoices LSB 933 st. 1
4 PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray together: ALL: Father in Heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are Baptized in His name and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (Please be seated)
OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 43:1 7 (The Lord calls His own by name.) Reader: The Old Testament reading is from Isaiah, chapter forty-three. (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. EPISTLE READING Romans 6:1 11 (We are baptized into Christ.) Reader: The Epistle reading is from Romans, chapter six. (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! (Please stand for the Alleluia Verse and the reading of the Gospel Lesson) ALLELUIA VERSE 5
HOLY GOSPEL Luke 3:15 22 (Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River.) Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, third chapter. People: Glory to you, O Lord. (The Gospel is read) Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, O Christ. 6 NICENE CREED All: We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, we acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life + of the world to come. Amen.
(Please be seated) 7 We invite the children forward as we sing : LSB #588, vs. 1 & 2 Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me! He who died, heavens gates to open wide. He has washed away my sin, Lets His little child come in. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN #594 God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It SERMON Text: Romans 6:1-11 Title: Saints and Sinners TITHES, PLEDGES, AND OFFERINGS [Please take a moment and sign the attendance book at the end of the pew] RECEPTION OF MEMBERS BY TRANSFER OR PROFESSION OF FAITH (Please stand for the Prayers) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. For the calling of all people to faith, that the souls for whom Jesus Christ gave His life would be brought to repentance and
saving faith through the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord. People: Living Father, speak Your words of life! Pastor: For all those who are united to Jesus death and resurrection in the waters of their Baptism, that the life of God s people would be marked by the Spirit s fruit of faith, hope, and love, let us pray to the Lord. People: Cleansing Father, speak Your words of life! Pastor: For all pastors, teachers, and other servant leaders in Christ s Church, that their lives be shaped by the One who laid down His life in selfless sacrifice for others, let us pray to the Lord. People: Serving Father, speak Your words of life! Pastor: For all who hear God s Word, receive His Sacrament, and live out their vocations in the church, home, workplace, and society, that their witness to Christ in word and action may touch countless hearts and lives, let us pray to the Lord. People: Loving Father, speak Your words of life! Pastor: For all who labor in positions of leadership in our government, along with all who serve in the armed forces and other public safety professions, that the living voice of our God speak over land, over water, and over all who trust in Him, let us pray to the Lord. People: Protecting Father, speak Your words of life! Pastor: For all who are ailing in body, mind, and spirit, [especially...], that the Lord would speak words and work wonders to deliver His healing and peace, let us pray to the Lord. People: Healing Father, speak Your words of life! Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. 8
+ SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT + 9 PREFACE Pastor: The Lord be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22 People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. [Colossians 3:1] People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. [Psalm 136] People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. PROPER PREFACE Pastor: It is truly good, right, and salutary, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, Holy Father, almighty everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who on this day overcame death and the grave and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Your glorious Name, evermore praising You and singing SANCTUS LSB 507 vs. 4
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup. We proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Pastor: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: 10 THE LORD S PRAYER Pastor: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: All: 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. PAX DOMINI Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: Amen.
AGNUS DEI LSB 550 vs. 1 11 (Please be seated for the Distribution) Visitors, please review our Communion announcement found on the inside back cover of this bulletin DISTRIBUTION HYMNS #722 Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me #809 Great Is Thy Faithfulness #619 Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior (At the conclusion of the Distribution, we stand and sing:
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart LSB 806 12
POST COMMUNION COLLECT Pastor: Let us pray. We give thanks, heavenly Father, that You have refreshed us through this Sacrament, and we pray that, strengthened thereby, we will exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in all that we do in our daily living; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. BENEDICAMUS and BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. People: Amen. CLOSING HYMN #537 Beautiful Savior Pastor: The worship is ended. People: The service now begins. Pastor: Go in peace and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD TODAY: Officiant Rev. Mark Moretz Organist Cindy Golem Assisting Ministers Mr. Dan Vermilya, Mr. Frank Waldron Mr. Jim Gann, Mr. Fred Tichnell Ushers Ed Asper/Chip Brown 13
Acolyte, 8:00 Acolyte, 11:00 Lector, 8:00 Lector, 11:00 Greeters, 8:00 Greeters, 11:00 Nursery Erin Davidson, Aubrey Davidson Sam Moretz, Zachary Miller Millie Bucher Bob Keane Mr. & Mrs. Vince Ferttita Mr. & Mrs. Chip Brown TBD 14 Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Mr. & Mrs. Roland Foster. ANNOUNCEMENTS [Please check the newsletter for additional announcements] Email addresses: Church: concordia.hagerstown@gmail.com Open Arms: openarms.hagerstown1@gmail.com This week: Monday: PA Evening Bible Study, 7:00 (home TBD) Wednesday: LifeLight Bible Study, 12:00 p.m. Confirmation Class, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Gluten-free wafers are now available. Please let Pastor Mark know at the Communion Rail if you prefer these. Mission of the Month for January is Lutherans for Life. JANUARY 16 4:00-8:00 P.M. - OPEN ARMS SPIRIT NIGHT to be held at Noodles and Company (near Valley Mall). Take a flyer. January 20 (after the 11:00 service) - Sausage Gravy & Biscuit Brunch, including sausage patties, eggs, fruit, coffee cakes, juice and coffee. Funds will support the Youth Group s trip to the National Youth Gathering this summer. The flower chart for 2019 is on the bulletin board outside pastor s office. The cost of flowers is $45.00. Member participation is encouraged and appreciated.
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A SUNDAY (or two or three). 15 Church Envelopes: It is that time of year! If you do not already have church offering envelopes and would like to have them, please let Mitzie Bowman know. You can place a note in her mailbox or give her a call 301-733-3234. The CLC Praise Team is seeking a bass guitar player to play at the 9:30 am service. If you are interested or know someone who would be interested, please contact Tom O Farrell at tjofarrell7@gmail.com. Micah s Backpack Keep us in mind when you re shopping for groceries. Pick up one or two (or more) items from the list of needed food. Every donation helps feed one of the 15 children we make backpacks for at Lincolnshire Elementary school. Your bless those in need by supporting Micah s Backpack Ministry. Mailboxes: A continued warm welcome to all of our regular visitors! Concordia serves four states and provides three Worship Services every Sunday in addition to other Ministries and activities. Communication is a challenge! There are enough mailboxes for everyone who desires a mailbox to have one. It is our most used form of giving and receiving communication. Email and Facebook are also used to help inform everyone of activities and events. Please contact Rosella Rogers or Jean Tichnell if you don t have a mailbox or if you would prefer your mailbox to be located in the Outreach Center instead of the Narthex. Thank you. ChurchTrac: If there is a change in any of your personal information especially phone number or email address please contact Jean Tichnell @304-274-0025 or jeantich@comcast so the info can be changed in ChurchTrac. Thank you! Prayer Shawl Ministry Request forms to have a prayer shawl made for you or a loved one are on the bulletin board to the left of the mailboxes. Please complete the form and put it in Jane O Farrell s mailbox. If anyone would like to share their talent of knitting or crocheting for this ministry please contact one of the members: Jane O Farrell, and Cheryl Dawson. Group meets the 2 nd Wednesday of every month.
Worship with us! Sunday in the Sanctuary: Traditional (Liturgical) Service, 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday in the Outreach Center Praise Service, 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated at all Sunday Services 16 Sunday School meets in the Education Wing, 9:30 a.m. Together With Jesus: Parents, two s & three s Noah s Ark (Parents) Early Childhood Ages 4-6 Promised Land or Lion s Den (Chip Brown) Elementary Grades 2-5 Promised Land (Becky Brown & Maggie Brown) Middle School/Upper Grades Grades 6-8 (plus high school) Luther Room (Sylvia Shives, Bob Keane) High School, Young Adults Class/Leader plans pending Adult Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall (Pastor William Pekari) Open Arms Preschool Registration required for 2, 3, or 4 day AM program Contact Karla Baker: 301-824-7464 (cell: 240-672-5554)