CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1306 Wilcox Street, Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-5573 www.welcome2clc.com Second Sunday after Epiphany Sunday & Monday, January 20 & 21, 2019 ELW, Setting Ten with Holy Communion CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, whose name is majestic in all the earth, who rescues and heals in every time of trouble, who does all things well. C Amen. P Let us come before God, seeking forgiveness and life. Steadfast and saving God, C have mercy on us. We confess to you all the ways we turn from you and harm one another. In your compassion, forgive our sins and heal our hurts. Bring forth from us a harvest of righteousness, the fruits of gentleness and peacemaking, the sheaves of wisdom and justice; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P In the name of Jesus, the Son of God, receive mercy and find grace in your time of need. Your transgressions are forgiven; God s love is healing balm for your wounds. Rejoice, for God raises you up to new life in Christ. C Amen. GATHERING SONG: Gather Us In ELW 532 (Gathering Song continued on next page)
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 PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray. Lord God, C 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. Amen. FIRST READING: Isaiah 62:1-5 1 For Zion s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory;
and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give. 3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. 5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. PSALM: Psalm 36:5-10 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 animals, O LORD. 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. SECOND READING: 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.
L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL: John 2:1-11 P The holy gospel according to John, chapter 2. C Glory to you, O Lord. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. 4 And Jesus said to her, Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. 5 His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. 6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now. 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. P The gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. CHILDREN S SERMON (Sunday) SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY: Drawn to the Light ELW 593
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. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition concludes: Lord, in your mercy. Congregation responds: Hear our prayer. PEACE P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. OFFERING OFFERTORY: We Are an Offering (Offertory continued on next page)
OFFERING PRAYER P Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. C Amen. DIALOGUE AND PREFACE 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. P 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:
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE P 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: 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. LORD'S PRAYER 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 COMMUNION We will be using pouring chalices. Please pick up an empty glass as you come forward for communion. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P We give you thanks, O God, that you welcome us to your table and satisfy our deepest hunger and thirst. By your gifts of word and holy meal, strengthen us to take up the cross as we go about our callings in this world, following after Jesus Christ, our servant Lord. C Amen.
BLESSING P Like children in the arms of Jesus, receive blessing: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C Amen. SENDING SONG: Shine, Jesus, Shine ELW 671 Chorus 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 Verse 1 Lord the light of Your love is shining In the midst of the darkness shining Jesus Light of the world shine upon us Set us free by the truth You now bring us Shine on me shine on me Verse 2 Lord I come to Your awesome presence From the shadows into Your radiance By the blood I may enter Your brightness Search me try me consume all my darkness Shine on me shine on me Verse 3 As we gaze on Your kingly brightness So our faces display Your likeness Ever changing from glory to glory Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story Shine on me shine on me CCLI Song # 30426 Graham Kendrick 1987 Make Way Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 11374757 DISMISSAL P Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright 2019 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS028760. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Pastor Randy Skow-Anderson Accompanists: LuAnn Dohms (Sunday); Mary Merritt (Monday) Lector: Kathleen Kjenslee Greeter: Sharon Klabunde Ushers: Jerry Traxler and Jerry Smith Communion Assistants: Ardith Jacobson, Nancy Bourget, Arla Graff, Larry Kuester, Garrett Crouse, Pastor Randy, Sacristan (Altar Care) Acolyte: Garrett Crouse Bakers Guild: Carlotta Anderson Coffee Servers: Crouse family CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 20 SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 * FAMILY SKI TRIP * 3:30 p.m. THE SPOT * 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion * 5:30 p.m. Community Supper * 10:10 a.m. COSMO/CIA/Playgroup * 5:45 p.m. Faith Formation MONDAY, JANUARY 21 * DEADLINE FOR FRIENDLY VISITOR * 5:30 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion in Fellowship Hall * 6:45 p.m. Congregational Life Committee TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 * 9 a.m. Mission Work Day * 10 a.m. Spiritual Direction * 3 p.m. Communion at The Neighbors * 6 p.m. Administration Committee THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 * 12 noon to 6 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive in CLC Fellowship Hall * 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 * FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION * 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion * 10:10 a.m. COSMO/CIA/Playgroup * 10:10 a.m. ANNUAL MEETING IN CLC FELLOWSHIP HALL MEMORIALS For the Christ Lutheran Church Women (CLCW) in memory of: 1/13 Karen Zimmerman from Fred & Karen Flint; from Arla Graff. For Current Expenses (General Fund) in memory of: 1/13 Karen Zimmerman from Jeff & Mary Merritt; from Dan & Leslie Falkner and family; from Cheryl Lowery; from Dave & Jane Amble; from Larry & Vickie Kuester; from Gary & Kathy Wagner. For the Radio Broadcast Fund in memory of: 1/13 Karen Zimmerman from Gerry Miller.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Week of January 20, 2019 www.welcome2clc.com Phone: 715-235-5573 The Radio Broadcast this morning is sponsored by Larry, Vickie, and Kyle Kuester in memory of Lavone Kuester, who passed away in January 2014. MISSION STATEMENT: Christ is for all! We are called to share God s love through worship, music, teaching, serving and sharing our gifts. VISION STATEMENT: Christ Lutheran is where God s promise of love and forgiveness is for all. WELCOME, VISITORS! Please stop by the Welcome Table in the entry area of the church and pick up a gift from us before you leave. Don t forget to sign our Guest Register, too! WE SHARE HOLY COMMUNION, believing that Jesus Christ is present in the wine and the bread for the forgiveness of sin and the strengthening of our faith. PRAYER CONCERNS: Ron Dahm (Pastor Bob s brother); Sue Dahm; Don Eiseth; Ann Engen (Tena Danovsky s mom); Kathy Falk; Lexyn Holt; Kevin McIntyre (Melissa Prange s brother); Kelli Mork; Shawn Stary; Anne V. (Deb Johnson s sister); Libby Wallace; Owen Weber (Dema Sorenson s great-great-grandson); Leo Wurm (Joe s dad); Sam Zander; our companion congregation in Malawi (Balaka Parish) and Abusa (Pastor) Francis; all those who serve in our military and their families; and all our members and friends residing in care facilities or confined to their homes. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR 2018 are on the small table across the hall from the church office door. Please take your statement home with you to save postage. Thanks! TWO COMMUNION ASSISTANTS are needed this Tuesday, January 22, at 3 p.m. at The Neighbors to help Pastor Randy with the communion service in the central chapel. Please contact the church office to volunteer. Thanks! ANNUAL MEETING NEXT SUNDAY (January 27) in the Fellowship Hall following the 9 a.m. worship service. Your attendance is needed! COMMUNION ASSISTANTS ARE NEEDED for two Sundays in February February 10 and 17. Sign up on the sheet on the table across from the church office. USHERS ARE NEEDED for the months of July and September. One usher is also needed for the 7 p.m. Wednesday Lenten services on March 6 (Ash Wednesday) and April 10. Please talk to Jerry Smith or contact the church office to volunteer. Thanks! BLOOD DRIVE AT CLC JANUARY 24: Christ Lutheran hosts a blood drive for the Red Cross this Thursday, January 24. Volunteers are needed! In addition, donations of food items are needed for the canteen. Cheese curds, pretzels, cookies (no peanuts or peanut butter), and crackers are much appreciated! (Donations of orange juice are no longer needed.) Please have these items at the church by this Wednesday, January 23. To volunteer and/or donate items, please sign up in the office wing hallway or contact the church office (715-235-5573).
BAKERS GUILD CHAIRPERSON IS NEEDED! Please contact the church office for more info. NEXT SUNDAY IS FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION! Gifts for the Food Pantry will be brought forward with the offering next week. JOIN US FOR GUEST SERVER NIGHT on Tuesday, January 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Duke & Dagger British Pub in Menomonie (120 6 th Ave. W). Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM) board members and students will serve, bus tables and do dishes to help raise money for our ministry. ALL TIPS will go to support LCM. Grab some food, drinks and enjoy a night out! We hope to see you there! AS PART OF OUR INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT our adopted local school, Wakanda Elementary, the Congregational Life Committee is choosing to focus our missional energies through the month of January on helping the Wakanda 5th grade in raising funds for their spring overnight trip. Monetary donations may be placed in a pew envelope marked for Wakanda Elementary, and we will make sure it arrives. Please write your checks to SDMA. If you have any questions about this initiative, please ask a Congregational Life Committee member. DO YOU HAVE BASIC COMPUTER, internet and smart phone skills, want to learn more, help spread Christ's GOOD NEWS, and learn to make your own FREE personal website? Then join us at our four Web & Social Media Ministry Workshops, starting Saturday, February 9, from 12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., and continuing on Sundays, February 10 and 24 and March 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the conference room. See Dan Tye for more information. LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY IS LOOKING FOR MONDAY NIGHT COOKS! Our Monday Night programming is by far our most popular and best attended event during the year. The students are so appreciative of a great home-cooked meal and the opportunity for fellowship with their peers and with you as members of the community. We would not be able to do the ministry we do without your help! We serve roughly 20-25 students each week. We are always looking for new families and community members to join us and provide a meal for our students. The following dates are available for the coming spring: February 11, 18; March 4; April 15, 22. If you are interested in helping out or have any questions, please contact me at lcmstout@wwt.net or 715-308-3393. Thank you for your consideration! Katie Wagner, LCM Director LUTHER COLLEGE NORDIC CHOIR IN CONCERT on Friday, February 8, 7:30 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, 2226 Eddy Lane, Eau Claire. Tickets are $20; $15 for seniors and students. Reserve tickets online at tickets.luther.edu or by calling 800-4-LUTHER. Tickets may also be purchased at Hope Lutheran (715-832-1414). Remaining tickets will be available at the door.