Baptism of Our Lord January 13, 2019 9:45 Service Mine Do not fear, for I am with you. Isaiah 43:5a
Order of Worship # = Hymn Number, pp. = age in front part of Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW). Silent rayer rayers may be found on pages 64-87 of the ELW. RELUDE THE WELOME AND ANNOUNEMENTS INSTALLATION OF LEADERSHI TEAM ONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who creates us and forms us, who redeems us and calls us, who unites us and sends us. Amen. Gathered in God s presence, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. Mighty and loving God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We seek our own way. We divide the body of hrist. In your mercy, cleanse us and heal us. Let the words of our mouths, the thoughts of our hearts, and everything that we do be filled with faith, hope, and love. Amen. Hear the voice of Jesus: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim release to the captives." In the name of + Jesus hrist, I proclaim to you that your sins are forgiven and you are released. The joy of the Lord is your strength, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are yours forever. Amen. OENING HYMN This Is the Spirit s Entry Now... ELW #448 GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus hrist, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. 2
RAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray... 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 hrist, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (sit) FIRST READING... Isaiah 43:1-7 Near the end of Israel's exile in Babylon, God promises to bring them home. They need no longer be afraid, because the one who formed, created, and called them by name now redeems them from all their enemies. God declares them precious and honored, and God loves them. A The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. (sit) SEOND READING... Acts 8:14-17 eter and John are sent to support the new hristians in Samaria, a group that was recently baptized after hearing the good news of hrist through the preaching of hilip. Here the Samaritans receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in the laying on of hands. A The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. GOSEL ALAMATION The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 3 rd chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. 3
HOLY GOSEL... Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 The reading opens with questions about the identity of the Messiah. John the Baptist insists that he is not the Messiah; instead he points ahead to one who is coming. And whether the voice of God was heard by all or only by Jesus, God settles the matter: Jesus is God's beloved Son. (sit) The Gospel of the Lord. raise to you, O hrist. THE SERMON... astor Darryl Kiehl THE HYMN OF THE DAY You Are Mine... ELW #581 AOSTLES REED God has made us his people through our Baptism into hrist. Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus hrist, 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 THE RAYERS United as one body in hrist, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need. A brief silence for reflection (Each petition will end with the words: Hear us, O God The response is your mercy is great.) Receive our prayers and fill us with the radiance of your love; through Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. 4
(sit) OFFERING ANTHEM When Jesus ame to Jordan... Mehrtens/Trapp hancel hoir RESENTATION OF THE GIFTS THE OFFERTORY EUHARISTI RAYER LORD'S RAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. 5
(sit) THE OMMUNION ome to the table. Feast on God s abundant life for you. Thanks be to God. HRIST WELOMES YOU TO THIS MEAL OF THE BATIZED EOLE OF GOD! You may drink wine from the first gold chalice or receive by intinction in grape juice (lighter color) or wine using the divided chalice. Small children who commune should be assisted by an adult. For those unable to eat bread, please inform the pastors and you can receive a gluten-free wafer. Return to your seats for prayer or to join in the hymns. If you wish to receive an anointment with oil for healing and wholeness, please indicate to the pastor by crossing your arms in front of you. OMMUNION HYMN Wade in the Water... arr. Eithun Allegro Bells 6
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen OST-OMMUNION RAYER Let us pray. We thank you, O God, that you have fed us at your banqueting table with bread and wine beyond compare, the very life of hrist 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 hrist, our Savior and Lord. Amen Silence for reflection. BLESSING Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen LOSING HYMN rashing Waters at reation... ELW #455 DISMISSAL Go in peace. hrist is your light. Thanks be to God. OSTLUDE 7
TRINITY LUTHERAN HURH 1826 Killian Hill Rd. SW Lilburn, GA 30047 770-972-4418 Disciples... eople of Trinity Interim astor... Rev. Darryl Kiehl Staff astor... Rev. Katie hristie Director of Music... Rick Kilgore Director of Youth and Family Ministries... John arson Office Manager... Darlene Luciani Secretary... Melanie Haynes Facilities Supervisor...Shannon Lovett ommunity Schools Director... Brenda Moody Organist... athy Steenwyk ortions reprinted from Graphics for Worship, copyright 1996 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #2773-G. 8
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