PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS b GATHERING b All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen God calls on us to honest confession, before God and one another. Let us search our hearts and consider all that we have done, or left undone, to be the disciples that Christ desires. Oh, God of compassion S T. ANDREW S Lutheran Church 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany February 4, 2018 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) is the red worship book found in your pew racks. Service music, indicated with a page number, can be found in the front portion of the book. Hymns, indicated by number, are found in the back portion of the book. Congregational responses are printed in bold type. Silence for reflection and self-examination. You declared that the time is fulfilled and called all to repent. You have asked us, like your first disciples, to follow you, yet we often go our own ways refusing to put down those things that occupy our lives. We have failed by our words and our actions to lead others to you. We have not considered our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. We have even failed to believe the good news, for ourselves, or for others. Forgive us. Help us to turn completely to you. We remain kneeling as the pastor offers God s absolution and forgiveness. Following absolution we stand for the hymn, facing the processional cross as we begin.
GATHERING SONG: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (ELW Hymn 858) 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 page 147) HYMN OF PRAISE (Glory to God) (ELW page 148) PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. We sit b WORD b CHILDREN S SERMON (11:00 a.m.) FIRST READING: ISAIAH 40:21-31 21Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in; 23 who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. 24 Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. 25To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless.
30Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; 31 but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 147: The following refrain will be sung first by the cantor and then by the congregation each time thereafter. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem, chant praises to your God. The strength of God is your fortress sure, and blessed are your children. REFRAIN All praise to you, O gracious God, your goodness fills the earth. You raise anew Jerusalem, and gather all your lost ones. REFRAIN You heal the hurt and broken heart, you bind up every wound, you number all the stars of night and call each one by name. REFRAIN The peace of God shall be your hope, God s finest wheat, your food, the word of God fills all the earth, as rapid as the whirlwind. REFRAIN SECOND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-23 16If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! 17 For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. 19 For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God s law but am under Christ s law) so that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
We stand. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: MARK 1: 29-39 29 As soon as [Jesus and the disciples] left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31 He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. 32That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34 And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. 35In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37When they found him, they said to him, Everyone is searching for you. 38 He answered, Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do. 39 And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. We sit. SERMON
We stand and sing. HYMN OF THE DAY: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (ELW Hymn 843) APOSTLES CREED: Please turn to the back inside cover of your hymnal. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each intercession will end with Lord in your mercy, to which we respond: Hear our prayer. b MEAL b PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. We greet one another with a gesture of peace using these or similar words: Peace be with you. We sit. OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Creating God, Your Fingers Trace (arr. Johnson/Ellingboe) Creating God, your fingers trace the bold designs of farthest space; let sun and moon and stars and light and what lies hidden praise your might. Sustaining God, your hands uphold earth s mysteries known o or yet untold; Let water s fragile blend with air, enabling life, proclaim your care. Redeeming God, your arms embrace all now despised for creed or race; let peace, descending like a dove, make known on earth your healing love. The congregation stands as the gifts are presented and sings the final stanza with the choir.
OFFERTORY PRAYER THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (ELW page 152) 8:30 a.m. Spoken 11:00 a.m. Sung THE LORD S PRAYER (ELW page 154) We sit. HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome to commune. Communion will be received at the altar rail by intinction; we receive the consecrated bread and dip it into the chalice. Those unable to partake of wine or wheaten bread are assured that the Church affirms our Lord s presence in, with, and under each element alone. Gluten free wafers are available. Please let the Pastor or Lay Assistant know of your need. COMMUNION HYMNS: In the Singing (ELW Hymn 466) Christ, Be Our Light (ELW Hymn 715) We stand. POST-COMMUNION BLESSING AND PRAYER b SENDING b BENEDICTION SENDING SONG: Rise, Shine, You People (ELW Hymn 665) Go in Peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
COPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS: Prayer of the Day and other liturgical from Sundays & Seasons, copyright 2006, Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission Psalmody from Psalms for the Church Year, volume two, by Marty Haugen. Copyright 1988 by GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. All Rights reserved. Gospel acclamation text Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885, music by Jakob Hintze, 1622-1702; public domain. Creating God, your fingers trace text by Jeffery Rowthorn, copyright 1979 The Hymn Society, admin Hope Publishing Company. Music W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835; public domain 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210 Tel: (803) 772-6034 Fax: (803) 772-6896 Website: www.salutheran.com E-Mail: officemgr@salutheran.com Pastor: The Rev. John P. Trump Deacon: Sandra Holland Director of Music Ministries: Jenny Walrath Choir Director: Nicholas Shumate Office Manager: Lina Gann
S T. ANDREW S Lutheran Church February 4, 2018 In Our Prayers Marjorie Fulmer, undergoing cancer treatments Mildred Boucher, undergoing cancer treatments Iva Metze, Hospice Care Bill Sease, Lexington Extended Care Linda Sease, Lexington Medical Center Keenan Shealy Rachel Potts, undergoing cancer treatments Rosa Barrett, recovering at home Deepest Sympathy Our prayers are with Greta Robinson, upon the death of her sister, Leona Ball, on Sunday, January 28. Flowers The flowers on the altar are in given by Virginia Franklin, in memory of her brother, Alvin, who was born on February 4, 1935 and passed away on April 1, 2017. Backpacking Today! We will be packing food for the month of February today. Please plan to stop by the tables in the narthex or parlor and help pack! We only have 4 months left in this schoolyear! It sure has flown by! Thank you for your continued support of this ministry and for helping to feed hungry children in our community. We truly could not make this happen without you! The Souper Bowl of Caring The Souper Bowl of Caring utilizes Super Bowl weekend in America to mobilize young people to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities. We will be collecting a special offering after both services today to benefit Harvest Hope. Please consider donating to help those who are hungry in our community. Opportunities for Music Lovers This is a great time for anyone to sing with the choir that might not be able to make a long term commitment to sing year round, but would like to sing during Lent and Easter. The choir will be holding a 'mini-retreat' day rehearsal on Saturday, February 10th, which would give new members a chance to jump in and get caught up on Easter music. If this is a short-term ministry that might work for you, please contact Nicholas Shumate at nshumate@salutheran.com or (803) 448-7361, or Jenny Walrath at jwalrath@salutheran.com or 803-553- 4994. The Adult Choir is open to any member high school age through adult, and we can always use more voices to help proclaim the Good News! Property Committee Opportunities Handyman Services Can you change a light bulb? Fix a leaking faucet? We have a service opportunity for you! A facility this size will always have a few little things that need attention. But, we d rather not spend money bringing in a professional. If you can help, even for only a few hours every month or so, please contact Sybil Long at slong55555@aol.com or 803-772-7404. Grounds Crew We ve been very fortunate to have a solid core of volunteers to care for our grounds. But, we are always looking for more! If you are willing and able to mow, trim and pick up trash, even one time during the year; please contact Tom Bane at bane.thomasa@gmail.com or 803-391-1368. Calling all Chainsaws! The Bradford Pear trees, located in front of the Educational wing, are dying. On Saturday, February 10 th from 8:30am 12:00pm, we are bringing them down! Please contact Tom Bane at bane.thomasa@gmail.com or 803-391-1368 to let him know you will be there. Bernstein Mass USC School of Music, with Opera at USC and the USC Symphony Orchestra, will present Leonard Bernstein's MASS on March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. This epic stage production includes two orchestras, a rock band, a blues band, several choirs, singers, dancers and actors. We are trying to get a group together to attend the Sunday afternoon performance (Sunday, March 4th at 3 p.m.) If we have a group of 15 or more, we can qualify for group rates-- and it's more fun to go together! If you are interested, please contact Jenny Walrath (jwalrath@saluthera.com) or Nicholas Shumate (nshumate@salutheran.com) no later than Sunday, February 4th so that we can get a count and order tickets.
3rd Annual Family Promise Gala - Night of Promise Saturday, February 10, at Stone River from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For tickets and more information call 803-832 -4765 or go to familypromisemidlands.org to support this fundraising event benefitting the Family Promise Ministry. Race for the Place 5K Run/Walk and Children s Fun Run - Saturday, February 10 St. Lawrence Place works with homeless families and their children by providing support services, life skills, child care and transitional housing to help these families become productive in the community and achieve independent living. 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. (registration starts at 7 a.m.) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine Street Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Bonham and Blossom Streets Register on-line at www.jackribbittiming.com or call 602-6379 for more information. February 4 Counters: Mary Ann Jacobs & Dot Meador Greeters: 8:30 Lib Hartman 11:00 Cathy Jordan Reader: 8:30 Hal Ray, 11:00 Thomas Daly Communion Assistant: 8:30 Sharon Berger 11:00 Youth Lay Assistant: Ron Walrath Acolyte: Carter Godfrey Crucifer: Christa LaSalle Nursery: Sarah Holland Grounds: (February 3) John Mackenzie, Bryan Potts Council Collections: Phillip Jenkins, Melissa Ray, Susie Derrick Ministry Assignments Weekly Schedule February 11 Counters: Pat Dubose & Anita Murphy Greeters: 8:30 Christine Metts 11:00 Chris & Jenny Land Flowers: Lynch Reader: 8:30 Sharon Berger, 11:00 Beth Trump Communion Assistant: 8:30 Sharon Berger 11:00 Deborah Slice Lay Assistant: Donna Ray Acolyte: Jake Semones Crucifer: Maliyah Scott Nursery: Birdsong Grounds: (February 10) Tom Bane/Tree Removal Council Collections: Phillip Jenkins, Melissa Ray, Susie Derrick Sunday, February 4 8:30 & 11:00 a.m....worship 9:45 a.m....sunday School 12:00 p.m....backpack Packing 4:30-7:00 p.m....high School Discipleship...and Confirmation Monday, February 5 7:00 p.m....handbell Rehearsal Wednesday, February 7 10:00 a.m....agape Circle 5:30 p.m....discipleship Bible Study 7:00 p.m....adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 8 9:30 a.m....welca Quilters 11:00 a.m....discipleship Bible Study Friday, February 9 Youth Retreat @ Lutheridge Saturday, February 10 9:00 a.m.... Choir retreat at the home... of Jay and Tracy Folk.... New singers welcome!! Sunday, February 11 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.... Worship 9:45 a.m.... Sunday School... Confirmation during... Sunday School hour 12:00 p.m.... Luther League 12:00 p.m.... Ensemble Rehearsal Outside Groups using the Building: AA Meetings: Monday-Friday at 5:30 p.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m. OA Meetings: Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. AL Anon: Monday & Thursday at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. & Saturday at 10:30 a.m. SA Meetings: Sunday & Monday at 7 p.m. Karen Baptist Church: Sundays at 2:30 p.m. 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210 Tel: (803) 772-6034 Fax: (803) 772-6896 Website: www.salutheran.com E-Mail: officemgr@salutheran.com Pastor: The Rev. John P. Trump, 803-920-2722 Deacon: Sandra Holland Director of Music Ministries: Jenny Walrath Choir Director: Nicholas Shumate Office Manager: Lina Gann