December 30, 2018 St. John s Evangelical Lutheran Church & School 624 East Street, Baraboo, WI Church Office 355-3870 School Office 355-3860 Email: churchoffice@stjohnsbaraboo.org www.stjohnsbaraboo.org
First Sunday after Christmas December 30, 2018 WELCOME TO ST. JOHN S We re thrilled that you are here today. Please sign the Friendship Register at the end of your pew so that we have a record of your visit. And please come and worship with us again. Please also introduce yourself to Pastor Kuske. He would love to meet you and to serve you in whatever way he can. OUR FACILITIES Our restrooms are located to the right as you leave the sanctuary in the Mother s Room and downstairs next to the exit. The members of St. John s believe that families should be encouraged to worship together. (Church, like much of life, needs to be taught to young children.) If your young one needs some time out, we have a TV-equipped Mother s Room just outside the sanctuary to your right. If you need anything during the service, please feel free to ask an usher. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY In the family of believers, it is our brother Jesus who changed the future for Abraham s descendants. To be about the Father s will meant sharing in our humanity and destroying the power of death. PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP Lord, Jesus, you stayed behind in your Father s house to listen to the teachers of the law and learn from them. Direct us in all our actions by your gracious favor and help us in all our works begun, continued, and ended in your name to glorify you and finally by your mercy to receive eternal life; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please Note Today s service is video-recorded and will be aired on our local cable channel at 12 pm today. If you would like a DVD copy of the service, please speak with Pastor Kuske after the service. 2
SERVICE OF THE WORD page 38 of Christian Worship THE RINGING OF THE BELLS and WELCOME TO GOD S HOUSE HYMN To Your Temple I Draw Near Christian Worship, 226 3 (Continued on following page)
PLEASE STAND INVOCATION M: The grace of our Lord (+) Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. C: And also with you. CONFESSION OF SINS M: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy. C: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt. M: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, he has removed your guilt forever. You are his own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to his will. C: Amen. 4
PRAYER AND PRAISE M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord. OH, TASTE AND SEE C: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. PRAYER OF THE DAY M: Let us pray. Almighty God, in mercy you sent your one and only Son to take upon himself our human nature. By his gracious coming deliver us from the corruption of our sin and transform us into the likeness of his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. THE WORD FIRST LESSON 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 18 But Samuel was ministering before the Lord a boy wearing a linen ephod. 19 Each year his mother made him a little robe and took it to him when she went up with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. 20 Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, May the Lord give you children by this woman to take the place of the one she prayed for and gave to the Lord. Then they would go home. 26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men. 5
PSALM Psalm 111 Christian Worship, page 106 Great are the works of the LORD;* they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds,* and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered;* the LORD is gracious and compassionate. Refrain The works of his hands are faithful and just;* all his precepts are trustworthy. He provided redemption for his people;* he ordained his covenant forever. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;* all who follow his precepts have good understanding. Glory be to the Father and to the Son* and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning,* is now, and will be forever. Amen. Refrain Refrain Tune: J. Robert Carroll. 1986 GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, IL, www.giamusic.com. All rights reserved. Used by permission. 6
EPISTLE LESSON Hebrews 2:10-18 10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. 12 He says, I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises. 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again he says, Here am I, and the children God has given me. 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death that is, the devil 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham s descendants. 17 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. VERSE OF THE DAY (Colossians 3:15a) M: Alleluia. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. Alleluia. C: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 7
HYMN Let Us All with Gladsome Voice Christian Worship, 64 SERMON Luke 2:41-52 Feasting at My Father's House 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 8
After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you. 49 Why were you searching for me? he asked. Didn t you know I had to be in my Father s house? 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them. 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 9
THANKSGIVING THANK OFFERING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD S PRAYER 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. HYMN O, Blest the House, Whate er Befall Christian Worship, 506 (Continued on Following Page) 10
PRAYER M: O Lord God, our heavenly Father, pour out the Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep us strong in your grace and truth, protect and comfort us in all temptation, and bestow on us your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. BLESSING M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace. C: Amen. Amen. Amen. 11
HYMN Our Father, by Whose Name Christian Worship, 501 Service of the Word 1993 Northwestern Publishing House. All text and music in this service folder is reprinted and reported under OneLicense.net # A-723563 and CCLI # 11298314 Graphics used by permission 1994, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, art by Steve Erspamer, SM 12
Service Participants Organist Radio Announcer Television Producer Greeters Ushers Monday Meadows Altar Guild Kathy Underwood Fred Kruse Jacob Carignan Marilyn Forbush Aaron Dix and Jeff McNabb No Meadows Wendy and David Grant Our Fruits of Faith Week of December 23, 2018 Church attendance: Thursday 22 + Sunday - 201 = 223 Christmas Eve - 361 + Christmas Day - 195 = 556 Fiscal Year to Date Budgeted... Actual ----------------- Last Year Expenses $312,882.88... $302,296.75 ----------- $283,139.26 All Revenue $304,906.88... $310,046.23 ----------- $301,422.73 Offerings received last week... $25,077.48 Special Gifts: My Christmas Gift for Jesus - $3,530 Radio Rebroadcast of 9:00 a.m. Worship Service Sundays at 10:00 a.m. MAXFM, 740 AM and 99.7 FM WRPQ.com for radio streaming Television Rebroadcast Sundays at 12 noon Cable Channel 10 and TV 43 13
Announcements Sunday Morning Bible Class: We will be continuing the book, What in the World is Going on Here. This examines the challenge we have in the United States to address a world that has philosophically rejected Christianity. NO Bible Class today (December 30). On January 7, we will be reviewing the Biblical worldview, what we believe from God about our worldview. Principal Called: Please pray for Mr. Corey Marohn at St. John-St. James Reedsville, WI, as he deliberates our call as principal. Missing a dish at home? If you brought something to eat to a recent funeral or fellowship event, please check the dishes downstairs and take yours home. Awake and Alive Conference: With the prayer that God would inspire Hope Filled young adults, Awake and Alive s 2 nd annual two-day conference is coming up January 4th and 5th at the Best Western Conference Center near the Milwaukee Airport. A great group of faculty, devotion leaders and guests have been invited to serve college students, young professionals and anyone in the 18-25 time of life with the hope of Christ! There is also a leadership and community track for leaders of young adults as well! This year's conference theme is "You Will Not Be Afraid" found from encouragement in Proverbs 3:21-27. Cost is $75 until January 4th, lodging is also available at the hotel. Full details can be found at www.awakealive.com or you can contact Mike Westendorf: mike@awakealive.com. Monday Meadows Evangelists Needed: We need occasional Monday evening volunteers to help show the video of Sunday s service and to gather patients from their rooms and return them after the worship service is over. It all takes about 90 minutes. If you are interested in helping with this outreach program, please contact the church office at 355-3870. The Meadows residents greatly appreciate your time and effort to bring God s Word to them. Ushers Needed: We need evening ushers for the 3 rd and 4 th Thursdays of each month. Please contact Tom Tiedt at 414-526-8733 or the church office at 355-3870 if you have any questions or would like to sign up. 14
School Announcements St. John s School resumes Monday, January 7, 2019. 15
Sun 12/30 7:45 am 9:00 am Week of December 30, 2018 No Bible Class Worship Service Mon Tues Wed 6:30 pm Church Office open until noon New Year s Eve Worship with Holy Communion No Monday Meadows Happy New Year! Church Office closed No Public School Catechism Thurs Fri 6:30 pm Sat 8:00 am Men s Bible Study No Mid-Week Bible Study No Ladies Aid (Rescheduled for January 10) No Worship Service Sun 1/6/2019 7:45 am 9:00 am 10:30 am Bible Study and Sunday School Worship Service with Holy Communion Senior Choir practice St. John s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School (WELS) Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 624 East Street (Church) 515 5th Street (School) 608-355-3870 608-355-3860 Rev. Tim Kuske Deacon Andrew Tramp tkuske@stjohnsbaraboo.org atramp@stjohnsbaraboo.org 608-963-1118 920-366-5352 Rev. Erv Vomhof (Visitation) 608-356-9181 stjohnsbaraboo www.stjohnsbaraboo.org 16