Baptism of our lord January 8, 2017 Our Savior s Lutheran Church 1111 8th St S Virginia, MN 55792 218-741-6207 office@oslcmn.com Rev. Paul Lutter, Interim Senior Pastor Meagan Esterby, Director of Youth and Family Ministry Rooted in Faith + Growing in Christ + Reaching to Serve
Welcome to Our Savior s Lutheran Church! We are so glad you are worshipping with us today. Ushers are available at the back of the sanctuary if you should need any assistance. Restrooms are located just down the hall and at the far west entrance. All God s children are welcome and celebrated in this sanctuary, with all their wiggles and giggles, but there is also a staffed nursery and changing station at the far end of the hallway for your convenience. We hope you can join us for cookies and fellowship following worship! PRELUDE & WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways. Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God puts us together. God s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
OPENING HYMN Songs of Thankfulness and Praise ELW 310 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. KYRIE
HYMN OF PRAISE
PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray: O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. THE FIRST READING Isaiah 42:1-9 God s servant Israel is endowed with the Spirit in order to bring justice to the nations. The servant will not exercise authority boisterously or with violence, nor will weariness ever keep it from fulfilling its task. God s old promises have been fulfilled; the new assignment of the servant is to bring light to the nations. 1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. 5 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8 I am the LORD, that is my name; my glory I give to no other,
nor my praise to idols. 9 See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Word of God. Word of life. Thanks be to God. SONG FOR CHILDREN This Little Light of Mine ELW 677 vs. 1 CHILDREN S MESSAGE Meagan Esterby, DYFM SONG FOR CHILDREN This Little Light of Mine ELW 677 vs. 2 Ev- ry-where I go, I m goin -a let it shine; Ev- ry-where I go, I m goin -a let it shine; Ev- ry-where I go, I m goin -a let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Please stand as you are able GOSPEL ACCLAMATION THE GOSPEL The holy gospel, according to Matthew 3:13-17. Glory to you, O Lord. Before Jesus begins his ministry, he is baptized by John, touched by the Spirit, and identified publicly as God s child. 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? 15 But Jesus answered him, Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness. Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. THE MESSAGE Pastor Paul Lutter
HYMN OF THE DAY Wade in the Water ELW 495 APOSTLE S 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. THE PRAYERS All petitions conclude: Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. PEACE TITHES & OFFERINGS The Peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING PRAYER Merciful God, receive the gifts we bring, our selves, our time, and our possessions. Through this meal unite us as your body, shining with the light of your justice and mercy; for the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise we praise your name and join their unending hymn
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 We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. Come. Be filled with light and life. All are welcome to the Lord s table! You will be offered the wafer; please receive it in your open palm and eat. Then take either the wine (dark) or grape juice (light) in the small cup and drink. Those not wishing to receive communion are invited to receive a blessing. Children not communing will receive a blessing and a teddy graham. Children may indicate if they are ready to receive communion by offering an open palm. Communion Music: Lamb of God
Communion Music: All Who Believe and are Baptized ELW 442 Communion Music: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters ELW 445
Communion Music: We are Baptized in Christ Jesus ELW 451
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION O Morning Star, fair and bright, you have refreshed us again with heavenly food. You are our dearest treasure. Go with us now today, tomorrow, every day that we tell the story of your never-ending love and sing your praise both now and forever. Amen. MISSION AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES BLESSING 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. Amen. SENDING HYMN Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death ELW 452 SENDING Go in peace. Be the light of Christ. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE
Welcome to Worship Sunday, January 8, 2017 Nursery is open and available! Thank you to today s worship assistants: Organist: Kris Wiekum Lector: Amanda McMillan Greeters: Cliff & Jan Heglund Ushers: Al Cochran & Jay Christianson Video: Anton LeBeque Acolytes: Marian & Christina Louks Altar Care: Shelley Svatos Communion Servers: Ray & Shelley Svatos and Phyllis Starich Pastor Paul s office hours this week will be Monday 8am-4:30pm, Tuesday 8am-noon, and Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm. If there is an emergency, please contact Pr. Paul at 507-440-0048. Faith Stepping Stone classes begin today! Throughout January children are invited to explore First Communion or the Lord s Prayer following worship in the West Wing. Students will mark this experience with a special milestone at worship Sunday, January 29. The 25 Clothing Sale is Friday, January 13th 8:30am-4pm Saturday, January 14th 8:30amnoon. The deadline for accepting items is January 12th. Thank you to everyone who has donated items, time, and energy to making these bi-annual sales possible! This year proceeds from the sale will benefit Range Family Services. PRAYER SHAWLS are still available. Simply stop by the church office or contact Marlene Staudahar if you d like one to keep or share! The OSLC Annual Report is available in the church narthex. If you are interested in having a copy mailed directly to you, please contact the church office, and we hope you can join us the the Annual Meeting Sunday, January 29 th at 10:30am. Offering Envelopes for 2017 are available in the church narthex. Please take a box and remember to record the number on the sheet. Bob and Carole Rutka will be participating in a Medical Clinic in Kingston as part of Mission Jamaica from Jan 21 to Jan 26, 2017. We thank you for your past gifts of prayers and offerings. We will take an exit offering on January 15, for the purchase of medicines for the clinic. Thank you all. REFORMATION 500 KICK-OFF - Saturday, January 21st, 2017 from 1-4pm at OSLC in Hibbing, featuring keynote speaker Bishop David Zellmer of the South Dakota Synod - How the heck did we get to the Reformation? and great workshop options! This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Sign up in narthex or online at http://2017nemnconvo.eventbrite.com. And Who Is My Neighbor? TALKING ABOUT RACE AND RACIAL EQUALITY: an LSS and ELCA Quad Cities Collaborative Discussion Series sponsored by Lutheran Social Services and the Presbyterian and ELCA congregations of the Quad Cities between Jan. 24 and March 1. We especially highlight the Tuesday afternoon discussions at The Shop Coffee House at 4pm and the Wednesday evening discussions at OSLC at 6:45pm, led by Pastor Paul.
Prayer Chain January & February contact Janet Heglund at 749-6143. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please pray for all who are undergoing medical tests or who suffer from chronic illness, all scheduled or recovering from surgery or treatments + We pray for the people listed below and those we name in our hearts in need of comfort, hope, and healing, we lift up: Sharon Pernu, Matthew & Mary House, Joyce Wessman, Norma Bodovinac, Helen Foosness, Irene Hanula, Cliff Heglund, Gladys Johnson, Ann Markley, Troy McGowan, Jay Mott, Bonnie Murray, Kara Petron, Sarah Robertson, Elizabeth Rutske, Vincent Suihkonen, Irene Swartout, Bill Culbert, Irene Coleman, Skip Hanson, Ruby Rasmussen, Dave Crockett, Deb Conaway, Marilyn Chilstrom, Connie. + For Families and Friends who mourn the loss of loved ones: Betty Anderson, Cindy Griffin Kotila, Vernon Schwandt, Karen Maki, Patti LaBelle THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOR S (italics denotes community program) Today 9:30 am Worship/Communion 10:30 am Coffee & fellowship 10:30am Bible Quest Faith Stepping Stone Classes 11:00 Reformation 500 Study 7 pm NA Monday 10:30 am AA 4:30 pm T.O.P.S. 6:30 pm Boy Scouts Tuesday 9am-6pm Prayer Vigil 9:30am WELCA Board 4pm Stewardship 5pm Church Council 5:30pm Compassionate Friends Committee 6:30pm Compassionate Friends Wednesday 7:30 am Men s Breakfast 8am-2pm Quilting 10:30 AA 10:30am Edgewood Vista Service 2-5 Faith Finders 6:45pm Confirmation Thursday 9am Caring Ministries 10:30am Fibromyalgia 3 pm Ladies Bible Study/Adventures 5-7pm Choralaires 6-8pm Boy Scout District and Roundtable 7 pm NA & Al-Anon Friday 8:30am-3pm 25 Cent Clothing Sale 10:30 am AA 8 pm NA Saturday 8:30am-noon 25 Cent Clothing Sale 10:30 am AA Next Sunday 9:30 am Worship and Communion 10:30 am Coffee and Fellowship 11:00 Reformation 500 Study 10:30am Faith Stepping Stone Classes 7 pm NA We hope you can join us for coffee and fellowship following worship. Today s worship is sponsored by Joyce Clark. Thank you for this gift and remembrance. Today s worship service is broadcast on KRBT 1340 AM at 9:30am and sponsors are needed. The church pays $90 per Sunday for the broadcast.