Christ the King Lutheran Church 11305 SW Bull Mtn Rd Tigard, OR 97224 503-639-2789 (fax) 503-620-2583 ctkoffice@tigardlutherans.com www.tigardlutherans.com Pastor Dorothy Cottingham Ministers All Baptized Members Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
WELCOME TO CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH We welcome all who worship with us this morning. We want to extend a special welcome to our guests and ask that you sign the worship registration slip found in your bulletin with your name, address and phone number, listing any special requests. You may drop it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. Members, please fill out the worship registration with your name so that we have a record of your attendance. You only need to give other details if they have changed recently. Ushers and greeters are available to provide assistance. A Welcome Minister will identify themselves during our worship. If you are a visitor we would like to present you with a small gift. We hope your experience today is worshipful. May you feel God s love and presence here today. In the narthex you will find: Large print bulletins Personal listening devices Restrooms, handicap accessible Children s Church Boxes to keep little hands busy; please return after the service Looking ahead to February 5 th biblical texts: Epiphany 5 Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12] Psalm 112:1-9 [10] I Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16] Matthew 5:13-20
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 10:30 a.m. January 29, 2017 PRELUDE I Need Thee Every Hour by Robert Lowry Craig Jones CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS GATHERING En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén 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.
GATHERING SONG (ELW No. 669)
APOSTOLIC 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 (ELW p. 138)
HYMN OF PRAISE (ELW p. 139)
PRAYER OF THE DAY Sit READINGS FROM HOLY SCRIPTURE FIRST READING Micah 6:1-8 (Narrator Pastor Dorothy) 1 Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2 Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. (The Lord Speaks Brian Liebenstein) 3 O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me! 4 For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. 5 O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the LORD. (The mortal responds Congregation) 6 With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? (Narrator Pastor Dorothy) 8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM READING Psalm 15 1 LORD, who may dwell in your tabernacle? Who may abide upon your holy hill? 2 Those who lead a blameless life and do what is right, who speak the truth from their heart; 3 they do not slander with the tongue, they do no evil to their friends; they do not cast discredit upon a neighbor. 4 In their sight the wicked are rejected, but they honor those who fear the LORD. They have sworn upon their health and do not take back their word. 5 They do not give their money in hope of gain, nor do they take bribes against the innocent. Those who do these things shall never be overthrown. SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart. 20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. 22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, 23 but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For God s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God s weakness is stronger than human strength. 26 Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, 29 so that no one might boast in the presence of God. 30 He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 in order that, as it is written, Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. Word of God, Word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW p. 142) Sung by congregation P P C El Santo Evangelio según Mateo, capítulo cinco. The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 4 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 5:1-12 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. P El Evangelio del Salvador. P: The Gospel of the Savior. C: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sit CHILDREN S SERMON Pastor Dorothy SPECIAL MUSIC The Potter s Hand by Darlene Zschech CHOIR SERMON Pastor Dorothy Stand HYMN OF THE DAY (ELW No. 720)
APOSTLES CREED With the whole church, let us confess our faith. 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 A Called to be a light to the nations, let us pray for God s justice, peace, and healing. A brief silence. A We pray for wholeness in the body of Christ. Bind up fractures within the church. Humble the proud and lift up the lowly. Make us one at your table. Hear us, O God. C Your mercy is great. A We praise you for the beauty of the universe. For the light of the stars, for the majesty of the mountains, we thank you. Mold us into stewards of your creation. Hear us, O God. C A C A C A C A C P C Your mercy is great. We pray for peacemakers around the world. End violence. Restore communities. Stop bribery within political systems. Reign with justice and peace and commit us to this act of discipleship. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for our neighbors who mourn, who have no clean water, who hunger. Provide their daily bread. Heal the forgotten, the lost, and our enemies, family, and friends, especially those on our prayer list (see back page). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We praise you for this congregation. Bless the work and play of young and old. Deepen our faith. Expand our discipleship. Equip us to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. For what else do the people of God pray... We praise you for all the saints who died proclaiming the gospel. Strengthen us through their witness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Receive these prayers in the name of Christ, the light of the world, who is one with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. SHARING OF THE PEACE P La paz del Señor sea siempre con ustedes. P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. Sit ANNOUNCEMENTS, WELCOME MINISTER
**OFFERING MEAL OFFERTORY HYMN (sing verses 1 & 2) (ELW No. 531) THE TRUMPETS SOUND, THE ANGELS SING The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing by Graham Kendrick 1950 Make Way Music. CCLI #2832074 OFFERTORY PRAYER A Let us pray. C Merciful God, receive the gifts we bring, ourselves, 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 (ELW p.144) P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give thanks we praise your name and join their unending hymn: EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
THE 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. Communion will be served by Common Cup and Intinction (dipping your bread into the chalice). Gluten-free wafers and non-alcohol juice is also offered. Please indicate your preference to those who are serving. All are welcome at the Lords table. INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Sit COMMUNION (ELW p.146)
COMMUNION HYMN (ELW No. 728)
COMMUNION HYMN (ELW No. 714)
COMMUNION HYMN (ELW No. 754) Stand COMMUNION BLESSING P May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ, strengthen us and keep us in his grace. C Amen
POST COMMUNION CANTICLE (ELW No. 497) PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray, 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 SENDING SENDING BLESSING P Dios todopoderoso, Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, los bendiga ahora y siempre. Amén.
SENDING HYMN (ELW No. 717) A C Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Herr Jesus Christ, dich zu uns wend by Georg Boehm Craig Jones
THINGS HAPPENING AT CHRIST THE KING CTK ANNUAL MEETING Christ the King s Annual Meeting will be held following worship today in Haven Hall. It is very important that you attend so that you can be aware of all the things that have happened in the past year at CTK and hear about the exciting plans for our church in 2017. DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES Here are the Small Groups being held each week that anyone is welcome to join: Monday evening Spiritual Formation group meets at 6pm in the library; Tuesday evenings Discipleship group gather at 7pm to view and discuss a faith-based video in the sanctuary; First Wednesday of the month the women gather for a guided text study; Thursday evenings we gather for Centering Prayer at 5:30pm in the Youth Room; Thursday evenings at 7pm we continue Opening the Book of Faith in the sanctuary. Sunday mornings at 9am a second opportunity to Open the Book of Faith, in the library. SPIRITUAL FORMATION GROUP The Spiritual Formation Group meets on Monday evenings in the church library from 6-7:30 pm. We are starting a new study and it would be a great time to join with us to enrich your personal walk with the Lord. OUTREACH FOOD BARREL Are you aware that there is a barrel in the narthex for non-perishable food items? All donations go to the King s Kindness Food Pantry of the Vineyard Church. They distribute food every Thursday to people in our community in need. Thank you for your support with this outreach. COOKIE VOLUNTEERS There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk for volunteers to help provide cookies for coffee fellowship following worship each Sunday. This ministry involves bringing 5-6 dozen cookies (do not need to be homemade), putting the cookies on trays, (available in the kitchen), and taking the cookies on a rolling cart into the Rainbow Room. Thank you for your help!
THIS WEEK (January 29 February 5) AT CHRIST THE KING: TODAY: Choir practice 9am; Book of Faith Study 9 am; Worship Service 10:30 am; CTK Annual Meeting following worship. MONDAY: Spiritual Growth Group 6pm. TUESDAY: Discipleship Class, 7pm. WEDNESDAY: Quilting, 9-11:45 am; Gathering Bible Study 12:30. THURSDAY: Centering Prayer - 5:30 pm; Book of Faith Study 7 pm. FRIDAY: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7:30 pm. SATURDAY: Council Retreat at St James Episcopal, 9 am 2:30 pm. NEXT SUNDAY: Book of Faith Class 9 am; Choir Practice 9 am; Worship 10:30 am; Installation of Council. LOOKING AHEAD: Ash Wednesday Service, March 1, 7 pm. SERVING IN WORSHIP: Greeters... Del & Suzanne Metcalf Ushers... Lyla Hendrickson, Doug Birkeland Lay Assistant... Brian Liebenstein Acolyte... Wyatt Landon Welcome Minister... Lorna Kautzky Teacher...Tracie Henninger Coffee... Tammy Brink Altar Care... Leanne Klein Music Director... Craig Jones Presiding Minister...Pastor Dorothy Cottingham MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Christ the King Lutheran Church is to: WELCOME all people with God s unconditional love. CELEBRATE Jesus Christ and each other, GROW in faith through the Holy Spirit and SERVE human and community needs. January 22, 2017 WEEKLY GIVING DECEMBER GIVING Attendance - 97 $5,388 $33,124
Please place your Worship Registration & Prayer Requests in the offering plate along with your offering. You are also invited to add your own prayers during the Prayer of the Church. May we help you or someone you know with our prayers? When you have a prayer request you may either place a written prayer request in the Prayer Request Box, talk to Pastor Dorothy or contact Jeanne Durbetaki and the prayer chain will be activated. When Prayer requests are given they will be published in the Sunday bulletin and included in the Prayers of the Church for the following three weeks. If you wish to extend the publication of your requests, please call the church office before Thursday of each week. Prayer requests are also added to the Prayer Chain s list and they will remain on the prayer list until an update is received indicating it is appropriate to remove that person s name. Please remember to follow up your prayer requests with an update. Pastor Dorothy s email address is pastordorothy@tigardlutherans.com and cell # 503-849-6383 in case of emergency. From Sundays and Seasons.com Copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23348. Scriptures from (NRSV) New Revised Standard Version.
OUR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Pastor Herb Newcomer Alice Nilsson Catherine Smith Dorothy Tague Lorraine Winthers Virginia Jones Rose Ann Lof Those in our Prayers: Robert Orr, Richard Peel, the Hertzberg family, Ellory Domady, Amelia Estes, Sandy Clifton, Joe Scalia, Denise Arseneau, Robby VanWinkle, Herb Stude, Mark Stude, Fred Williams, Marilyn Anduha, Heather Adkins, Teri Bunday, Sherry Walner, Violet Woock, Virginia Jones, Ilse Pohley, Terry Simpson, Bob Leon, Jetta Wells, Rose Ann Lof, Toni Glynn, Sam Logan, Caitlin Herron and Lorraine Winthers.