6:30 pm 8:30 am Orders of Worship January 2 & 3, 2016 (See a separate bulletin for 10:45) Epiphany means manifestation. On this day we celebrate the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles that is, to all nations. Some Christian traditions celebrate three great epiphanies on this day: the magi s adoration of the Christ child, Jesus baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle, in which he changes water into wine. The word and sacraments are for us the great epiphany of God s grace and mercy. We go forth to witness to the light that shines brightly in our midst. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 telephone 419-289-2126 web www.trinityashland.org e-mail trinity@trinityashland.org trinitylutheranashland
WELCOME TO TRINITY! We are glad you are here at one of our FOUR WORSHIP SERVICES this weekend, each centered around the same scriptures but with four different musical styles. THIS BULLETIN contains information for the 6:30 p.m. Saturday night folk service and the 8:30 a.m. traditional service. A SEPARATE BULLETIN lists the two 10:45 a.m. Sunday services, one a festive setting here in the sanctuary and the other a praise worship in Jack s Place, our new fellowship hall. We invite you to turn to pages 11 & 12 in this bulletin for HELPFUL INFORMATION for visitors and members alike, such as restrooms, child care and service participants. WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT sheets will resume next week. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for all ages are Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. See the hallway information board or a Sunday School host for class listings and locations. SATURDAY NIGHT 6:30 FOLK SERVICE We gather to sing at 6:20 p.m. though the musicians practice beginning at 6 p.m. You are welcome to come as early as you like to prepare for worship. The service is on the screen, or you may use the blue books distributed by the host families. This evening we use the Service of the Word, Folk Setting on page 3. GATHERING SONGS J1 K2 F8 C30 In Christ, A New Creation Ev ry Star In The Sky Above I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Make Me Like You LESSONS - Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 HYMN OF THE DAY F7 There s a Star in the East SERMON - Pastor Michael Koch THE SONG OF SIMEON OFFERING SONG F3 Thy Word SENDING SONG F6 God Will take Care Of You 2
SUNDAY MORNING 8:30 COMMUNION January 3, 2016 - The Epiphany of Our Lord This BULLETIN contains the worship order and the red Evangelical Lutheran Worship in the pew racks contains liturgy in the front and hymns, listed in bold numbers, in the back. PAGES 91-93 provide interesting background information on the pattern of our worship. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS of this service are available from the ushers. + + + GATHERING + + + The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. GATHERING MUSIC Of the Father s Love Begotten - arr. Emily Maxson Porter Mark Koehler, organ WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 94 *Please stand, as able. *GATHERING SONG As with Gladness Men of Old ELW 302 *GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. >Our worship continues on page 138 in the ELW< *KYRIE Lord, Have Mercy pg. 138 We sing a prayer for God s mercy to fill the church and the world. *CANTICLE OF PRAISE Glory to God in the Highest pg. 139 We continue the song of the Bethlehem angels. *PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Please be seated 3
+ + + WORD + + + God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song. FIRST READING Isaiah 60:1-6 Pew Bible, OT pg. 766 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 72:1-7, 10-14 - Sung responsively, using Tone 1 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD. 1 Give the king your jus- tice, O God, and your righteousness to the king s son; 2 that he may rule your people righteously and the poor with justice; 3 that the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, and the hills, in righteousness. 4 Let him defend the needy a- mong the people, rescue the poor, and crush the oppressor. 5 May he live as long as the sun and moon endure, from one generation to another. 6 Let him come down like rain upon the mown field, like showers that wa- ter the earth. 7 In his time may the righteous flourish; and let there be an abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more. 4
10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles pay tribute, and the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. 11 May all kings bow down before him, and all the nations do him service. 12 For the king delivers the poor who cry out in distress, the oppressed, and those who have no helper. 13 He has compassion on the low- ly and poor, and preserves the lives of the needy. 14 From oppression and violence he re- deems their lives, and precious is their blood in his sight. SECOND READING Ephesians 3:1-12 Pew Bible, NT pg. 205 1 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles 2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia pg. 142 5
*GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12 Pew Bible, NT pg. 2 The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" 7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." 9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated SERMON THE SONG OF SIMEON Pastor Michael Koch HYMN OF THE DAY The First Noel ELW 300 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION After each portion of the prayers: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. OFFERING In the Bleak Midwinter - arr. Michael Hassell Mark Koehler, piano 6
*CANTICLE OF THANKSGIVING O Morning Star ELW 308 Please stand and sing the first stanza of this Reformation chorale as the offering is presented. *OFFERING PRAYER Good and loving God, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who came among the poor to bring the riches of your grace. As you have blessed us with your gifts, let them be blessing for others. With the trees of the field, with all earth and heaven, we shout for joy at the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 7
+ + + MEAL + + + God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ > The communion liturgy is found in the ELW beginning on page 144 < *GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord Be with You pg. 144 *PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,......we praise your name and join their unending hymn: *SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy pg. 144 *THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE (II) *LORD S PRAYER pg. 145 *INVITATION TO COMMUNION The mystery hidden for the ages is revealed for us in this meal. Come, behold and receive your God. Please be seated All BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS who believe that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is truly present in, with and under the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation are welcome to receive communion. Please sign a COMMUNION CARD, located in the pew rack, if you have not done so yet this year, and hand it to the usher who directs you. Most people on the main floor receive the elements while kneeling at the altar rail. Those in the balcony and the last four pews of the nave are directed to an intinction station in the narthex. Persons in the front who have difficulty with steps or kneeling are welcome to come to the narthex when their pew is invited forward. You return by the center aisle. If you are NOT PHYSICALLY ABLE to move to the narthex, please advise an usher and the elements will be brought to you. CHILDREN who do not yet commune are invited with their families to receive a blessing. GLUTEN-FREE WAFERS are available at each station. GRAPE JUICE is available at the altar and in the Narthex. Please indicate your desire to the communion deacon. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION AGNUS DEI Lamb of God page 146 8
HYMN We Three Kings of Orient Are WOV 646 HYMN What Child Is This ELW 296 HYMN Twas in the Moon of Wintertime ELW 284 9
*TABLE GRACE *PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION We give you thanks, O God, that in this bread and cup of Christ's very life, you give us food for our journey. As you led the magi by a star, as you brought the holy family home again, guide us on the way unfolding before us. Wherever we go, may our lives proclaim good news of great joy in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *BLESSING + + + SENDING + + + God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. *SENDING SONG Brightest and Best of the Stars ELW 303 *DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE 10
WELCOME TO WORSHIP! For directions or help with special needs, just ask a host or usher. For those with young children - DIAPER CHANGING AREA - Infant Nursery - CHILD CARE for children age five and under - Nursery area - PARENT PAGERS - available for use by parents with children in the Nursery - WORSHIP ACTIVITY NOTEBOOKS for younger & older children - at the entrances For older adults and those with special needs - LARGE PRINT WORSHIP BOOKS & BULLETINS for the 8:30 and 10:45 Sanctuary services - PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - Ushers Stand - HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS - Gathering Space, North and West Office hallways - WHEELCHAIRS available - Gathering Space, Kitchen area - HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances - COURTESY PARKING - available for the 10:45 a.m. services For more information - TOUR OUR CHURCH - please speak with a pastor following worship - PAST SERMONS on the web - visit <www.trinityashland.org> OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. John Ebert, in memory of Mrs. W. W. Ingmand, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ebert, Mrs. Jessie L. Ebert, and Mr. and Mrs. John P. Halama. DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR AT THE COMPANY that produces our offering envelopes, some of the January sets that were received this week had three or four of the member s envelopes, but then the last two or three envelopes belonged to another member. Please take a moment and check your January envelope set to be sure all the envelopes have your name and number on them. If they do not, please call me at 419-289-8619 and let me know and I will get a corrected set sent to you. Dan Scott, Financial Secretary COPYRIGHT: LITURGY from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26213. TEXTS from 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. 11
PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES: JANUARY 2 & 3 6:30 P.M. SATURDAY FOLK SERVICE HOST FAMILIES Tony & Chris Box, Sydney Jason & Nikki Miller, Elleni LECTOR Stan Miller VIDEO Diane Emser, Jim Norris SOUND Phil Vermillion 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY COMMUNION HOST FAMILY Chuck & Cheryl Benway USHERS Don Price (Team 3) ACOLYTE Chris Blankenship LECTOR Sandy Burkholder COMMUNION DEACONS Ed Herrick, Regie Lloyd, Doug Scott, Hal Warnes, Pastor Jeff Scott, Pastor Michael Koch CHILD CARE Supervisor: Kathryn Tooman SOUND Bob Pinkley 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL HOST Dan Forbes INFANT NURSERY Supervisor: Cindy Duffey 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP HOST FAMILY Mike & Pam Bradley USHERS Bob Wendling, Gary Hildebrand (Team 1) ACOLYTE Rachel Steward LECTOR Ann Miller CHILD CARE Infant Supervisor: Cindy Duffey Toddler Supervisor: Kathryn Tooman SOUND Glenn Rausch RADIO Hank Stevens 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY PRAISE WORSHIP / WORSHIP CENTER at JACK S PLACE HOSTS Juan & Hazel Acuña, Josh & Wendy Packard LECTOR Stacy Prochazka VIDEO John Conery SOUND Chris Vanderzyden 12