Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Sunday, January 6, 2019 Epiphany 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (Silence please for prayer and meditation) RELUDE relude on Morning Star Henry Balcombe O Morning Star Franklin Ritter (lease stand as you are able) CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS C Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who shines in glory, clothes us in compassion, and bears gifts of mercy for all. Amen Let us confess our sins with confidence in God s promise of forgiveness. Silence is kept for reflection. C C God, wonderful counselor, 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 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. Amen. 1
GATHERING SONG As With Gladness Men of Old ELW 302 2
GREETING A 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. THE GATHERING 3
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HYMN OF RAISE SALUTATION A The Lord be with you. C And also with you. 5
RAYER OF THE DAY A O God, C 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. (lease be seated) SHARED MINISTRY REMINDERS FIRST READING Isaiah 60:1-6 A A C A reading from Isaiah 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD. Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God. SECIAL MUSIC Follow the Christmas Star Ruth Elaine Schram Chancel Choir 6
SECOND READING Ephesians 3:1-12 A A reading from Ephesians 1 This is the reason that I aul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles 2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God s grace that was given me for you, 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God s grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. A C Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God. (lease stand as you are able) GOSEL ACCLAMATION 7
THE GOSEL Matthew 2:1-12 C The Holy Gospel according to Matthew Glory to you, O Lord. 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. A C The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (lease be seated) SERMON astor Ralph Supper (lease stand as you are able) 8
HYMN OF THE DAY This Little Light of Mine ELW 677 9
AOSTLES CREED A Let us profess our faith in the words of the 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 Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under ontius ilate, 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. RAYERS OF INTERCESSION (After each petition concludes with Hear us, O God, the congregation responds, your mercy is great.) EACE A The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. A I invite you to share the eace of Christ with one another. (lease be seated) GIFTS OF OFFERING We Three Kings Arr. atti Drennan (lease sign the red welcome roster and pass it on as a ritual of friendship. Then pass it back noting the names of those you re worshiping with today.) (lease stand as you are able) 10
OFFERING SONG Shine, Jesus Shine ELW 671 Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light! OFFERING RAYER Holy God, C your beauty shines forth from the manger and your love flows from the cross. As you gather us around these signs of your love come among us, warm us to extend your care among the hungry and all in need. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 11
CONGREGATONAL SONG Holy, Holy, Holy EUCHARISTIC RAYER Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all. 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: 12
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. C Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Gather our prayers with those of the apostles, prophets, martyrs, and all the faithful who have gone before us, and unite them with the unceasing prayer of the One who lives in us and in whom we live, Jesus Christ. Make us bold, O merciful God, to address you as our Abba as we pray: (Abba is an intimate word used by Jesus to address his Father as we might say, Daddy) LORD'S RAYER 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 Come to the table where Christ meets you. Eat, rejoice, and be glad! (lease be seated) 13
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RAYER AFTER COMMUNION A God of wonder, C in Jesus we behold the light of the world come near. As you have come among us now, send us out in joy, hastening to share the good news of your love. We ask this in the name of Jesus, through the Spirit dwelling among us now and forever. Amen BLESSING God the Creator who delights in you, Jesus the Savior who is born for you, and the life-giving Spirit who shines on you, bless you and keep you in hope and peace. C Amen 17
SENDING HYMN Bright and Glorious is the Sky ELW 301 18
DISMISSAL A Go in peace. Share the joy of Christ. C Thanks be to God. Hallelujah! OSTLUDE Noel Angevin Cesar Franck ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WORSHI ASSISTANTS: Assisting Ministers: Jim Van Soest/Doug MacAdams Lectors: Clara Laskey/Junia Wager Communion: Jim Van Soest, Ellen Fromm, Roger Fromm/Doug MacAdams, Lorraine Wells, Anne Merino Refreshments: Russell/Larock Greeters: Jim Smith, Dick Sprague/Tanis Billing, Barbara eterson Ushers: Ed & Linda Babcock, Roberta earson/gene Lakey, Ray Lancaster Altar Flowers: Annelise Graf, Marilyn Rakow Altar Guild: Val Bryan/Josie Freiberg Helping Hands for January Happiness is a warm puppy at least that s what Charlie Brown says. But ask a foster child on a cold winter s night, and they may respond that happiness is having warm, new pajamas. You can bring that bit of happiness to local foster children by bringing in new pajamas during the month of January, and leaving in the Helping Hands basket in the Narthex. The pajamas will be distributed to local agencies serving foster youth. Help bring that feeling of comfort and love to children who often don t feel loved. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NOTES ON TODAY S SCRITURES: Isaiah 60:1-6 - Jerusalem is assured that nations will make a pilgrimage to her, because the light of God s presence is in her midst. The bountiful food of the sea and the profits of international trade will come streaming to Jerusalem and thereby declare God s praise. Ephesians 3:1-12 - What had been hidden from previous generations is now made known through the gospel ministry of aul and others. In Christ both Jews and Gentiles participate in the richness of God s promised salvation. Matthew 2:1-12 - God s promise shines bright in the night as magi follow a star to honor a new king. Strangers from a faraway land, they welcome the long-awaited messiah of Israel. 19
Readings for Next Sunday, January 13, 2019 Baptism of Our Lord The Baptism of Our Lord cannot help but recall our own and all baptismal blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as daughters and sons, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we pass through the waters... the rivers... fire. On this day the heavens open again for this assembly, and we receive the gift of the beloved Son of God in bread and wine. We invite you to read these texts as you prepare for next Sunday s worship. Isaiah 43:1-7 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK: Adrian of Canterbury, teacher, died around 710 (TFF) Wednesday, January 9, 2019 African by birth, Adrian (or Hadrian) worked with Theodore, archbishop of Canterbury, in developing the church in England. He was director of a school at which church leaders were trained. 20