Church Council Commissioning

the Happenings January 19, 2014 at St. Philip Second Sunday after Epiphany Welcome! St. Philip Lutheran Church is a community where all people are welcome, may come to know Jesus Christ, become faithful followers empowered by the Holy Spirit, and are sent with Christ s love into the world. Church Council Commissioning This weekend we are commissioning the council you have elected to serve in the leading of our congregation s ministry. No congregation will be healthier than its elected leaders. Leaders set the tone and direction for the organization or institution they serve. You know about this in the secular world, and it is no different in the Church! I am excited about the leaders you have elected to direct the ministry of our congregation in the coming year. They are: Jay Breidenbach President Jay Breidenbach, President Susan Shepard, Vice-President Carol Wall, Secretary Dan Zimmerman, Treasurer Marc DeFur, Liaison to Worship Ministry Mark Finnerty, Liaison to Community Care & Compassion Ministry Aurora Keltner, Liaison to Discipleship Ministry Rebecca Near, Liaison to Family Life Ministry Janet Wagner, Liaison to Evangelism & Global Outreach Ministry Susan Shepard Vice President Marc DeFur Worship Dan Zimmerman Treasurer Carol Wall Secretary Continued on page 7 >>> Janet Wagner Evangelism Becky Near Family Life Mark Finnerty Community Care & Compassion Aurora Keltner Discipleship

WORSHIP Worship Notes - January 19, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Today's gospel opens with further reflection on Jesus' baptism. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, and the one anointed by the Spirit. In the liturgy we come and see Christ revealed among us in word and meal. We go forth to invite others to come and worship the Holy One, and to receive the gifts of grace and peace made known among us. FIRST READING: Isaiah 49:1 7 Here the servant Israel speaks for herself and acknowledges herself as God's secret weapon. Called before her birth like Jeremiah and John the Baptist, the servant is not only to restore Israel itself. The servant's ultimate assignment is to bring news of God's victory to the ends of the earth. God in faithfulness has chosen Israel for this task. PSALM: Psalm 40:1 11 SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 1:1 9 Though God's church in Corinth is a fractious congregation beset with many conflicts, Paul opens this letter by spotlighting the multiple ways God has enriched and sustained its life as part of the divine call into the fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. GOSPEL: John 1:29 42 John the Baptist's witness to Jesus initiates a chain of testimony as his disciples begin to share with others what they have found. Saturday Evening Worship Servants January 18 January 25 Keyboardist Michael Clough Becky Miller Cantor Beth Clough Laura Miller Altar Guild Suzanne Peterson Mary Austin Usher Duane Eatinger Duane Eatinger Sound Board Jerry Jantz Jerry Jantz Worship Servants for THIS week (01/19) Assisting 8:00am Mike Graff Lectors Karen Bentz Jan Philpy Acolytes Communion Deacons Dylan Bolt Will Joslin Peter Mielke Sabrina Johnston 10:45 a.m. Cleo Hamm Tessa Leonard Bill Shepard Susan Shepard Prayer Partner Naomi Doerr Sandra Murphy Greeters Ushers Altar Guild Ambassadors Mike & Sandi Stevermer Jerry & Colin Black Chuck Krieger Roy Hager Connie Schutt Lisa Edington Dick Rusch Greg Luer Will Rogge Betty Welch Teresa Cline Char Nauman & Dick Rusch Children s Bulletins & Participation Children are always welcome at our services! During the service they are encouraged to come forward to the altar for a special children s conversation and then again with their offerings. We also have special bulletins for children - please ask the ushers. Worship Servants for NEXT week (01/26) Assisting 8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Renate Muthart Lector Sue Counterman Galinda Knight Acolytes Communion Deacons Josephyine Feathers Rachael Murphy Pam Kubicek Sandi Stevermer Carson Minardi Evan Minardi Joseph Rower Teresa Cline 2 Free Nursery Childcare The nursery is open during worship services and education hour for infants and young children. Ask an usher to direct you. Ushers Greeters Altar Guild Sound Board Ambassadors Jerry Black Colin Black Chuck Krieger Roy Hager Paula Willhouse Carolyn Endecott All of us sharing our gifts in service Dick Rusch Greg Luer Will Rogge Mike & Sandi Stevermer Mary Hatlestad Galinda Knight Marc Roswech Mary Hatlestad

January 19, 2014 Second Sunday after Epiphany 8:00am and 10:45am ELW Setting 10 GATHERING *Please stand as you are able. PRELUDE Coreen Wells, guest organist WORDS OF WELCOME & MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP The musical call to worship begins the service, encouraging us to quietly prepare our hearts and minds to receive the Word of God. *CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS Please stand as you are able and face the baptismal font at the rear of the sanctuary. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the minister begins. P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. C: Amen. P: Let us come into the light of Christ, confessing our need for God s mercy. Silence is kept for reflection. P: Holy and faithful God, C: We so often choose our own way instead of yours. We think we can evade your commandments. We have spoken in ways that kill, strayed with our hearts, betrayed friends, and hated enemies. We have broken our promises. Search us deeply and create us anew. Lift the heavy burden of our sin and free us to follow your way of life. Amen. P: Call upon me, says the Lord, and I will answer. Our God has come among us to loose every bond and set us free from all that weighs us down. Receive the forgiveness of all your sins in the name of Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Savior. C: Amen. Please turn and face forward for the opening hymn. *OPENING HYMN Red hymnal, #665 Rise, Shine, You People! *GREETING *PRAYER OF THE DAY Please be seated. WORD FIRST READING: Isaiah 49:1-7 PSALM: Psalm 40:1-11 (on screens, read responsively) SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW 164 *GOSPEL: John 1:29-42 Please be seated. www.stphilip-co.org 3

CHILDREN S CONVERSATION All children are encouraged to come forward. SERMON - Pastor Nathan TBD *HYMN OF THE DAY Red hymnal, #574 Here I Am, Lord *COMMISSIONING OF COUNCIL MEMBERS *PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION *SHARING OF THE PEACE Please be seated. MEAL PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND GIFTS The offering is received as the Lord s Table is prepared. Children are invited to bring their gifts to the altar. All quarters received will go to the ELCA World Hunger program. OFFERING MUSIC Just As I Am (arr. Moore) Nick Beyer, soloist *OFFERTORY ELW 695, vs. 3 *OFFERING PRAYER *GREAT THANKSGIVING *PREFACE *HOLY, HOLY Alleluia, Alleluia *WORDS OF INSTITUTION *LORD S PRAYER Please be seated. COMMUNION Please move to the altar as indicated by the ushers. Pre-filled communion cups in the center of the communion tray contain grape juice. You may request a gluten-free wafer from the communion server. ALL are welcome, for it is the Lord s Table. LAMB OF GOD ELW 336, verses 1 & 3 COMMUNION HYMNS (as time permits) Red hymnal, #471 Let Us Break Bread Together Red hymnal, #518 We Eat the Bread of Teaching Red hymnal, #469 By Your Hand You Feed Your People *POST-COMMUNION BLESSING *POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE Give Thanks *POST-COMMUNION PRAYER SENDING *BLESSING *SENDING HYMN Blue hymnal, #677 This Little Light of Mine *DISMISSAL POSTLUDE Coreen Wells, guest organist 4 All of us sharing our gifts in service

Members of St. Philip: The Schmidt family, the Barber family, Norma Jean Bennigsdorf, Nita Urben, and Ron Rossi. Family Members: Bethany Votaw (niece of Michael & Sandi Stevermer), Shannon Ealy (niece of Pastor Nathan & Naomi), Debbie Keeney (Chuck Krieger s daughter), the family of Fred Holm (Loretta Schmidt s father), the family of Elaine Barber (sister-in-law of Art and Elvira Barber), Shirley Lucken (mother of Kelly Barber), Elberta Sandal (Elvira Barber s sister), Verona Rogness Schiller (aunt of Karen Morin), Ellen, Lynsey & Ryan (sister, niece and nephew of Dianne Fortier), Harriett Hansen (Kirstine Rand s great-aunt), Tom Kirk (Kirstine Rand s uncle), Mary Beth Stimmel (Kirstine Rand s aunt), Louise and Ron Carlson (Kirstine Rand s mother and stepfather), Frances Keller (Duane Eatinger s sister), and Cathy Silco (Tom Silco s sister). Friends: Family of Bill Lambert (Dori Hammer), Carter (Dori Hammer), Pam Register (Tiffany Briggs), family & friends of Grace Cundall (Carol Doehler), Becky Logan (Karen Morin), Julie Ley (Roswech family), Lori Watson (Roswech family), and Eileen Stetson (Hansons). Prayers for our companion synods and friends in Madagascar. Prayers of remembrance and love for all our homebound members. For all servicemen and women deployed around the world, those suffering with PTSD and those with ties to St. Philip who are currently serving our country: Jason Dono Kneuer, Christopher Collins, Sam Gaare, Dakota Toney, Kevin Selander, and Lincoln Endecott. If you have a prayer concern that you wish to have printed in the Happenings, please call the church office at 303.979.4491 or complete the prayer request section on a Connection Card and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests will be listed for two weeks unless otherwise requested. Thank you. www.stphilip-co.org 5

WORSHIP Worship Sources Reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Scripture quotations (except psalms) from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved. Used by permission. License #13076W. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-705770. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opening Hymn: ELW #665 Rise, Shine, You People! Text: Ronald A. Klug, b. 1939, alt. Music: Dale Woods, 1934-2003 Text and music 1974 Augsburg Publishing House. Hymn of the Day: ELW #574 Here I Am, Lord Text: Daniel L. Schutte, b. 1946 Music: Daniel L. Schutte Text and music 1981 OCP Publications, Inc. Sending Hymn: ELW #677 This Little Light of Mine Text: African American spiritual Music: African American spiritual; arr. Horace Clarence Boyer, b. 1935 Arr. Horace Clarence Boyer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Communion Hymn #1: ELW #471 Let Us Break Bread Together Text: African American spiritual Music: African American spiritual. Communion Hymn #2: ELW #518 We Eat the Bread of Teaching Text: Omer Westendorf, 1916-1997 Music: Jerry Ray Brubaker, b. 1946 Text and music 1998 World Library Publications Communion Hymn #3: ELW #469 By Your Hand You Feed Your People Text: Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952 Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Text and music 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Acclamation: ELW #164 Glory to God, Glory in the Highest Music: Peruvian traditional. Offertory: ELW #695 As Saints of Old Text: Frank Von Christierson, 1900-1996, alt. Music: English folk tune; arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958 Text 1961, ren. 1989 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Company, Arr. Oxford University Press. Holy, Holy, Holy: Sing! #39 Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty Reigns/Agnus Dei Text: Michael W. Smith, b. 1957 Text and music 1990 Milene Music, Inc. Arr. 2001 Milene Music, Inc. Lamb of God: ELW #336 Lamb of God Text: Twila Paris, b. 1958 Music: Twila Paris Text and music: 1985 Straightway Music/Mountain Spring Music. Post-Communion Canticle: Sing! #216 Give Thanks Text and music: Henry Smith, b. 1952 Text and music C Integrity s Hosanna! Music. Attendance Worshipers on Saturday, 01/11/14 (5:30pm) 51 Worshipers on Sunday, 01/12/14 (8:00am) 133 Worshipers on Sunday, 01/12/14 (10:45am) 138 Total Attendance 322 Coreen Wells, Guest Organist Our organist this Sunday is Coreen Wells, who is filling in for Gretchen Martin, our regular organist. Thank you, Coreen, for bringing the music this week! Always a pleasure to hear you play. Altar Flowers The 2014 altar flower chart is up in the church office; now is the perfect time to come by or call and reserve a date. Altar flower arrangements cost $25, and must be pre-paid. Please Be Courteous Please silence all electronic devices when in the sanctuary. Thank you. 6 All of us sharing our gifts in service

>>>Continued from page 1 Please see the organizational flow chart for our congregation below to see how our ministries are structured to accomplish the work God has given us to do! Under each of the five Ministry Areas listed above are numerous ministry teams. This is where the work of our congregation truly gets done. People like YOU are serving on these teams! Leaders provide leadership and direction. They set the emotional tone for our congregation! The work of our congregation then gets done when everyone shares their gifts in service! Today as we commission our leaders in a public worship service they will promise to be faithful in their specific areas of service. They will promise to be examples of faith active in love. At the same time, you will promise to pray for and support these leaders. You will promise to join with them in the mutual ministry that Christ has given to all who are baptized. May God bless the work of our hands in the coming year, as we seek to serve Him and the world He loves! In Christ, Pastor Nathan ST. PHILIP ORGANIZATION www.stphilip-co.org 7

DISCIPLESHIP COMMUNITY CARE REDEMPTION and the Book of Revelation A class by Jerry Jantz Starting January 12 th at 9:30am in MC 4/5 One of the most difficult to read of all the New Testament writings, the book of Revelation is also perhaps one of the most fruitful. What is it about? The second coming? Life in heaven? A last judgment? World catastrophe? Its metaphors and symbols beg for interpretation and almost force you to find personal meaning in its words. There is no single interpretation of such a work, but there are tools available that scholars have developed to guide us in our efforts to understand this book end to the Bible. What does it mean to have Christ come in Power? Surely I m coming soon. Come, Lord Jesus! Lutheran Liturgy 101 Taught by Dr. Nancy Beyer Class starting January 12 th at 9:30am in MC3 Come, now is the time to learn The Gospel of Matthew Taught by Pastor Nathan and Juli Jacobson Class starting January 12 th at 9:30am in Fireside Rm. Look for the sign up sheets at the Discipleship table in the narthex. Senior High Youth Group Youth in high school, this is for YOU! Senior High Youth Group is a place for youth to get together, hang out, play games and have a short devotion. We have a blast getting together every Sunday from 7:00-8:30pm in the youth room. Feel free to join us any time you can! The next youth group will be tonight!. Contact Pastor Brad if you have any questions at bdoty@stphilip-co.org. 8 www.stphilip-co.org Upcoming Blood Drive Mark your calendars! On Friday, March 28 th, the Children s Hospital Blood Mobile will visit St. Philip. The goal is to collect 32 pints of whole blood for the care and cure of the young ones at Children s Hospital. Important to remember: A donor is eligible when at least 56 days have lapsed since your last donation. The 56 days is critical for allowing you to replenish your body s blood supply. That means that January 31 st is a critical date if you wish to be eligible to donate on March 28 th. Signup sheets for the March 28 th visit will appear in the narthex in February. Stay well, save your blood, and please donate in March! Souper Sundays Some of us are hoping to see the Broncos playing on February 2 nd in the Super Bowl. In the meantime, Community Care and Compassion is hoping to see our SOUPER SUNDAY box filled and re-filled with cans of soup for the local food banks. The need for food continues. Contact Nancy Oelz or Karen Otto if you have questions. 2014 Family Promise Rotation Schedule Mark your calendars for our 2014 Family Promise rotations: March 9-16 May 11-18 July 27-August 3 October 5-12 December 14-21 Volunteer opportunities abound: food prep, donate supplies, van driving, hosting, and of course, cash gifts.

FAMILY LIFE Ladies Who Lunch The Women of St. Philip Fellowship Luncheon will be held at noon on January 23 at Le Bistro restaurant in Aspen Grove shopping center. Please join us for great food, conversation and fellowship! Coffee Fellowship Today Mary Hatlestad and Karen Otto are the Coffee Hosts today. Ladies, thank you! Coffee Fellowship at St. Philip takes place in the narthex from 9-9:30am immediately following the first service. Light refreshments are served along with generous servings of fellowship. Please join us! Father & Son Dinner St. Philip s annual Father & Son Dinner will be held on Sunday, February 23 in the fellowship hall. Festivities begin at 5pm with a delicious four-course spaghetti and meatball dinner from Angie s restaurant. There will be drawings for a variety of door prizes for both boys and men. Our entertainment will be A Wild and Crazy Comedy Show presented by the famous Jackman Brothers. It s high quality entertainment with with laughter and excitement! Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, food, and fun. Sign-up sheets and tickets are available at the Welcome Center kiosk in the narthex. Questions? Need more information? Contact Art Barber at arturolit@comcast. net. St. Philip Book Club The next meeting of the St. Philip Book Club will be Tuesday, February 11 th at 7pm in the youth room. The book selection for February is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Please plan on joining us our discussions are always lively and wide ranging! Questions? Please contact Eileen Detweiler. Men s Fellowship Breakfast Each Thursday morning the men of St. Philip share breakfast and fellowship at Robert s Deli (corner of Pierce & Ken Caryl) from 7-8am. Reservations are not required; come and join us! EVENTS Women s Retreat October 10-12, 2014 Ladies, SAVE THE DATE! Although October seems very far away, now is the time to save the weekend of October 10-12 so you can attend the women s retreat sponsored by Abiding Hope Lutheran and St. Philip. The retreat theme for 2014 is Called to Love as God Loves Unconditionally. Watch upcoming Happenings for more details, but mark your calendars NOW. If you would like more information, please email Galinda Knight at: Galinda.knight@yahoo.com. All of us sharing our gifts in service 9

EVENTS Theatre & Theology The Legend of Georgia McBride Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 6:30pm We are now taking reservations for the next play production, which is The Legend of Georgia McBride on February 18 th. This is a world premiere of Matthew Lopez s heartwarming comedy about a King of Rock N Roll who becomes the Queen of Drag! Deadline for reservations is January 28 th. Tickets are $34/person. Please sign up at the Welcome Center kiosk; checks should be made out to St. Philip Lutheran Church, and Theatre & Theology needs to be clearly written on the memo line. After the play, we will join the cast along with other members of the RMS for a brief, moderated discussion of the theological implications of the play. Don t miss the fun! 4 th Annual Katelyn Henning Girls Basketball Camp Sign ups have begun for the 4 th annual Katelyn Henning Girls Basketball Camp to be held Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 12:30-4pm at the Littleton YMCA. This FREE camp for girls will be split into two sessions: grades 3-5 from 12:30-2pm, and grades 6-8 from 2:30-4pm. Sign up at the Littleton YMCA, or go online to www.denverymca.org and choose camps at the Littleton YMCA location (11 West Dry Creek Ct, Littleton 80120). The registration deadline is February 14 th. Lead camp coaches are Ervin Johnson, Adam Williams, Tom Henning, and Kevin Maquire. Each camp session will be limited to the first 30 girls who sign up. Prizes and T-shirts for all participants! Tell your friends! For further information or questions, contact Anne Henning at adhenning14@gmail.com. 10 All of us sharing our gifts in service

EVENT CHURCH NEWS Job Opportunity Part-time Secretary/Receptionist Come and see some of the incredible talent from our volunteers and community! Featuring American Idol s Taylor Jordan, and many other performers from various schools, churches, and synagogues. Friday, January 24, 2014 ~ 7:00pm-9:00pm Cherry Creek High School $20 adults, $15 Children, $50 VIP To purchase your ticket, go to www.familypromiseofgreaterdenver.org and click on Events. ROCKY MTN SYNOD Painting Day at New Lutheran Center Saturday, January 25, 2014 Volunteer painters are needed beginning at 9am at the new Lutheran Center (7375 Sanuel Drive, Denver 80211) to help paint the kitchen. Bring rollers & brushes if you have them. Lunch will be provided. Building Use Need a room for a meeting? Scheduling for building usage is done by the Business Administrator, Linda Goodnough. Call Linda at 303.979.4491, or email Linda at: lgoodnough@stphilip-co.org. 22 hours per week (9:00am to 2:30pm, Mon- Th), $10 per hour. One must be proficient in Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher highly desirable. Outgoing personality, excellent phone skills, and ability to provide a welcoming presence in the office are essential requirements. The ability to keep confidences is paramount. This position provides secretarial support to the clergy, business administrator, and director of music. Please send your letter of application and resume to St. Philip Lutheran Church, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128. Applications must be received no later than close of business on Monday, January 20, 2014. Financial Update As of end of December 2013: 2013 2012 YTD Actual $685,401 $664,310 YTD Budgeted $655,300 Contributions: $ 30,101 YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference Income 747,932 704,000 43,932 Expenses 686,257 704,000 17,743 ELCA World Hunger: 61,675 0 61,675 2013 2012 YTD Actual $4,529 $4,946 www.stphilip-co.org 11

SUN, January 19 THU, January 23 TUE, January 21 2:30P Staff meeting 6:30P BS Troop 554 meeting 6:30P Bells rehearsal 6:30P SPELC Governing Board 7:00p Men s Evening Bible Study-Selander s home This Week at St. Philip 8:00a Worship 7:00a Men s breakfast (off-site at Robert s Deli) 9:00a Coffee Fellowship 12:00noon Women s Fellowship Luncheon (Le Bistro) 9:30a Education Hour 6:30P Choir Practice 10:45a Worship 7:00P Church Council meeting 7:00p Sr. High Youth Group MON, January 20 4:00P Social Group 4:15P Prayer Team 6:30P Property Team 6:30P Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00P Bible Study-The Story WED, January 22 6:00P Confirmation FRI, January 24 Church office open 8am-noon 5:30P Pack 536 Pinewood Derby setup SAT, January 25 7:00a Cub Scout Pack 536 Pinewood Derby 9:00a ACA 10:30a Al-Anon 2:00P Eagle Scout Court of Honor 5:30P Worship Service 6:00P Football banquet SUN, January 26 8:00a Worship 9:00a Coffee Fellowship 9:30a Education Hour 10:45a Worship 12:00 noon Church Council retreat 7:00p Sr. High Youth Group St. Philip Lutheran Church 7531 S. Kendall Blvd. Littleton, CO 80128 303.979.4491 Website: www.stphilip-co.org Senior Pastor: Nathan P. Doerr Associate Pastor: Brad Doty Director of Music Ministries: Dr. Nancy Beyer Coordinator of Children & Family Ministries: JoHanna Buchholz Organist: Gretchen Martin Business Administrator: Linda Goodnough Parish Secretary: Susan Riecks Nursery: Paula Googins KeyKeeper Duty The Keykeeper this week (01/19-01/25) is Mark Pixley. Next week s Keykeeper (01/26-02/01) will be Rob Murphy. Thank you for your service! Please Be Courteous Please silence all electronic devices when in the sanctuary. Thank you. 12 All of us sharing our gifts in service