WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2 Epiphany January 20, 2019 8:30 AM & 10:45 AM Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. Prelude Precious Lord Mark Hayes; Union Seminary - Anne Krentz Organ Welcome and Announcements Confession & Forgiveness P: 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. P: Gathered in God s presence, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection, sit/stand/kneel as you desire P: Mighty and loving God, C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We seek our own way. We divide the body of Christ. 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. 1
P: Hear the voice of Jesus: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim release to the captives. In the name of Jesus Christ, 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. Gathering Song ELW 312 Jesus, Come! For We Invite You 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. Canticle of Praise ELW 314 Arise, Your Light Has Come! Prayer of the Day P: Let us pray. Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Please be seated. Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. Children s Sermon Psalm 36 (Cantor refrain; cong. refrain, Cantor verses, cong. refrain where indicated) Refrain 5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; you save humankind and ani- mals, O Lord. Refrain 7 How priceless is your love, O God! All people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light. 10 Continue your lovingkindness to those who know you, and your favor to those who are true of heart. Refrain 2
Scripture Reading R: A reading from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says Let Jesus be cursed! and no one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. R: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. Please be seated. Sermon Pastor Haley Vay Beaman Silence for reflection. Please stand. Hymn of the Day ELW 583 Take My Life, That I May Be 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 Pontius Pilate, 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. 3
Please stand. The Prayers (for whom we pray, see page 7) A: United as one body in Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need. A brief silence. After each portion of the prayers: A: Lord, in your mercy, C: receive our prayer. The prayers conclude: P: Receive our prayers and fill us with the radiance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Peace P: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you. The ministers and congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Peace be with you. R: Peace be with you. Please be seated. Thanksgiving Moment Miriam Bunge Mission Support Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. If you are unable to come forward for Communion, please tell an usher, and we will bring the Sacrament to you. Offering (8:30) Take My Life Craig Courtney Taylor Mills (10:45) Precious Lord, Take My Hand arr. Roy Ringwald Senior Choir Please Stand. Offertory ELW 692 We Are an Offering Offering Prayer A: Let us pray C: God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 4
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. Preface P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy Thanksgiving at the Table P: Blessed are you, O holy God. Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. C: Amen Lord's Prayer P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray, C: 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. Invitation to Communion P: Come to the table. Feast on God s abundant life for you. 5
Communion (8:30) Please approach the communion rail as instructed by the ushers. Bread will be distributed first or low gluten wafers (.01%) are available upon request. Please take an empty glass from the offered tray. The silver common cup with wine follows the empty glasses. If you desire grape juice, place one hand over your empty glass, waiting for the second common cup (ceramic) which contains grape juice. As you leave the communion rail, please place your empty glass in the provided basket. All are welcome at the Lords table. (10:45) Please approach the front of the sanctuary by the center aisle. Bread will be distributed first or low gluten wafers (.01%) are available upon request. Please take an empty glass from the offered tray. The silver common cup with wine follows the empty glasses. If you desire grape juice, please proceed to the ceramic chalice. As you return to your seat, please place your empty glass in the provided basket. All are welcome at the Lords table. As the ministers give the bread and wine, they say these words to each communicant: The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. Amen. Communion Song Communion Songs (10:45) Take My Life Craig Courtney Taylor Mills, soloist ELW 460 Now the Silence ELW 467 We Place upon Your Table, Lord Please Stand. P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Prayer after Communion A: 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 Christ 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 Christ, our Savior and Lord. 6
Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. Blessing P: The God of glory dwell in you richly; name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Sending Song ELW 688 Lord of Light Dismissal A: Go in peace. Christ is your light. C: Thanks be to God. Postlude Abbot s Leigh David Cherwien; Aaron David Miller Copyright 2019 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS003670. (Today s Readings: First Reading Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; Second Reading 1 Corinthians12:1-11; and Gospel John 2:1-11) Serving in Worship Today Preaching Minister Haley Vay Beaman Presiding Minister Pastor Gary Bunge Assisting Minister (8:30) Nancy Lindman (10:45) Jack Walch Director of Music Janine Novenske Smith Organist/Pianist Kristie Wiggert Altar Guild (10:45) Connie Lenkowski Ushers (8:30) Paul & Judy Kindel (10:45) Jeff & Melissa Andresen Coffee Hosts Vic Dotson & Mary Ludtke Altar Flowers The flowers on the altar this morning are given by Coreen Williams in memory of her father Curtis Wall. 7
University Lutheran Church Campus Ministry at Michigan State University 1020 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 517-332-2559 ulcsec@ulcel.org www.ulcel.org Our Vision for ULC An integrated family journeying faithfully together, inspired by God s grace, guided by Christ, and empowered and sustained by the Holy Spirit. Our Mission In response to God s unconditional love and grace, and in the name of Jesus, the mission of University Lutheran Church is to: Nurture in each other a life-changing faith; Integrate our faith into all aspects of our daily lives; Engage in vibrant worship, study and dialogue; Serve, Care for and Welcome everyone in our campus and surrounding communities; Support our local and global neighbor Practice stewardship of God s creation. Adopted Nov. 10, 2002; amended Nov. 20, 2005; amended Nov. 13, 2011 Statement of Intentional Welcome: In response to the call in Romans 15:7, Welcome one another therefore as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God, we believe that every person has worth as an individual and every person is entitled to dignity and respect. We, therefore, publicly proclaim that: We welcome people of any race, nationality, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression into the membership of our church, and we encourage everyone to share their faith, gifts and talents in worship, service, study and leadership; We commit to remove all barriers that exclude people from full and active participation in our church; and We will continually strive to eliminate prejudice from our thoughts and actions and discourage prejudice by others at every opportunity. Adopted Nov. 18, 2001; amended Nov. 16, 2009; amended Nov. 16, 2014 8