Welcome to Zion Lutheran Church! 1732 S. Main St. Aberdeen, SD 57401 605-225-6755 Email: zion@nvc.net Website: www.zionlutheranaberdeen.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rooted in Faith * Growing in Spirit * Reaching out to Those in Need ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 th Sunday after the Epiphany 10:45 am February 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of injustice and share our bread with the hungry, the light breaks forth like the dawn. In another passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others. Through baptism we are sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ. GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING CALL TO WORSHIP Based on Psalm 112: 1-10 When we delight in the commandments of God; our lives radiate God's goodness, mercy and grace; like lights shining in the darkness, reflecting the righteousness of God. We are blessed when we are generous to others; and uphold justice by overcoming evil. With a firm faith and secure in God's strength, we see the desires of wrongdoers come to nothing. Praise be to God! PRAYER OF CONFESSION (please stand) 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. Merciful 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. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVNESS 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. Thanks be to God! 1 2
OPENING SONG Made to Worship Chris Tomlin, Stephan Sharp & Ed Cash SPECIAL MUSIC We Are Called ELW #720 Zion Adult Choir w/congregation singing the refrain Insert Before the day, before the light. Before the world revolved around the sun. God on high stepped down into time And wrote the story of His love for everyone. He has filled our hearts with wonder. So that we always remember; A TIME FOR CHILDREN WORD You and I were made to worship You and I are called to love. You and I are forgiven and free. When you and I embrace surrender, When you and I choose to believe Then you and I will see, who we were meant to be. All we are, and all we have. Is all a gift from God that we receive. Brought to life we open our eyes, To see the majesty and glory of the king. He has filled our hearts with wonder. So that we always remember; You and I were made to worship You and I are called to love. You and I are forgiven and free. When you and I embrace surrender, When you and I choose to believe Then you and I will see, who we were meant to be. Even the rocks cry out, Even the heavens shout, At the sound of His Holy name. So let every voice sing out Let every knee bow down He's worthy of all our praise You and I were made to worship You and I are called to love. You and I are forgiven and free. When you and I embrace surrender, When you and I choose to believe Then you and I will see, who we were meant to be. PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty God, you sent your only Son as the Word of life for our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Help us to believe with joy what the Scriptures proclaim, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen (please be seated) 3 FIRST READING Isaiah 58:6-12 Pew Bible OT, p. 763 SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Pew Bible NT, p. 174 ALLELUIA (please stand) Hallelujah, Hear Our Praises Reuben Morgan From the mountains to the valley Hear our praises rise to You. From the heavens to the nations, Hear the singing fill the air. From the mountains to the valley Hear our praises rise to You. From the heavens to the nations, Hear the singing fill the air. The holy gospel according to Matthew the 5 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Matthew 5:13-20 Pew Bible NT, p. 4 The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. (please be seated) MESSAGE Pastor Marcia 4
SONG OF THE DAY Bring Forth The Kingdom Marty Haugen You are salt for the earth, O people: Salt for the kingdom of God! Share the flavor of life, O people: Life in the kingdom of God! You are a light on the hill, O people: light for the city of God! Shine so holy and bright, O people: shine for the kingdom of God! You are a seed of the word, O people: bring forth the kingdom of God! Seeds of mercy and seeds of justice, grow in the kingdom of God! We are a blest and pilgrim people: bound for the kingdom of God! Love our journey and love our homeland: love is the kingdom of God! APOSTLES CREED (please stand) 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. 5 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. (please be seated) OFFERING The children are welcome to come forward and place their offerings in the For Children Everywhere box. OFFERING SONG Shine, Jesus, Shine Graham Kendrick 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6
OFFERING PRAYER (please stand) Loving God, bless these gifts, we pray, for we offer them and our lives in response to all that you have done for us. May they be used to bring glory to you and to enable good works to be accomplished in Jesus' name. Amen WORDS OF INSTITUTION MEAL 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION (please be seated) DISTRIBUTION OF THE SUPPER All are welcome at the Lord s table. Please come forward as directed by the ushers. Grape juice and gluten free wafers are available; please indicate to the server by raising your hand. DISTRIBUTION SONGS There is a Redeemer. Jesus, God s own Son, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. Thank you, O my Father, for giving us Your Son; And leaving Your Spirit til the work on earth is done. There Is A Redeemer Melody Green 7 Jesus, my Redeemer, Name above all names; Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain. Thank you, O my Father, for giving us Your Son; And leaving Your Spirit til the work on earth is done. When I stand in glory, I will see His face, And there I ll serve my King forever, in that holy place. Thank you, O my Father, for giving us Your Son; And leaving Your Spirit til the work on earth is done. Seek Ye First Karen Lafferty Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, And all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia. Ask and it shall be given unto you; seek and you shall find; Knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia. BLESSING & PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (please stand) The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. Ever-faithful God, you have taken us again into your arms and nourished us as your dear children. Lead us and guide us, that we may share our bread and your healing light with those who hunger and thirst, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. BENEDICTION SENDING As people of faith we have gathered for worship. As people of faith we now return to the world. Go out to share the story of faith, the story of new life, with the world around you. We share the faith in word and in deed, in speech and in action. 8
As you go out to give a living witness, as you go out to testify to God's love active in the world, go knowing that God goes with you. DISMISSAL Go in peace. Be the light of Christ. Thanks be to God. SENDING SONG You Shine Brian Doerksen Why should I fear man When You made the heavens. Why should I be afraid When You put the stars in place. Why should I lose heart When I know how great You are. Why should I give up When Your plans are full of love. In this world we will have trouble. But You have overcome the world. You shine brighter than the brightest star. Your love, purer than the purest heart. You shine, filling us with courage and strength To follow You. Why should I fear man When You made the heavens. Why should I be afraid When You put the stars in place. Why should I lose heart When I know how great You are. Why should I give up When Your plans are full of love. In this world we will have trouble. But You have overcome the world. You shine brighter than the brightest star. Your love, purer than the purest heart. You shine, filling us with courage and strength To follow You. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26593. 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. LEADING OUR WORSHIP: Preaching: Pastor Marcia Sylvester Presiding: Pastor Erin Heidelberger Deacon: Karen Dahme Jeremy Schutter Acolyte: Kiera Weisser Power Point: Fischbach Family Altar Guild Co-Chairs: Kari LaFave Lisa Dennert Sound System: Hugh Dahme Van Driver: Rick Weber Counters: Gene\Jan Reich Gladys Melcher Elsie Geffre Coffee Hosts: Zion Lutheran Church Women Ushers: Jim\Norma Miller Brian, Shelley, Abigail, Caitlyn & Quintin Fischbach Praise Band: Vicki Carlson, Justin Desens, Mike German, Stacy Geffre, Stephanie Hawkinson, Alan LaFave, Lexi LaFave, Lynae Poel 9 10