Baptism of Our Lord January 7-8, 2017 CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 3384 Island Road Wantagh, New York CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Wantagh, New York Church Office 221-3286 The Rev. Martin R. Nale, Pastor Residence 826-4692 Web site: www.clcwantagh.org Email: PastorMartin@CLCWantagh.org Baptism of Our Lord January 7-8, 2017 THE HOLY EUCHARIST SATURDAY 5:00 PM & SUNDAY 9:00 AM PRELUDE A i r Bach T h e a s sembly stands. All may make the sign o f t h e c r o s s, t h e s i gn th at i s m ark e d at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Gracious God, C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. GATHERING SONG As with Gladness Men of Old Hymn #302 P: 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. C: 1
KYRIE (Lord) HYMN OF PRAISE 2 3
PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer. 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. The assembly is seated. Duet What Feast of Love Greensleeves Parker Balduf - French Horn, Gladys Astor-Philibert - Organ 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. A: A reading from Isaiah. 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. 2He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. 5Thus 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: 6I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; 4 I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, 7to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8I am the LORD, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. 9See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. The word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. PSALM 29 Read Responsively by whole verse (bold type) 1Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God's name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6the LORD makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7The voice of the LORD bursts forth in lightning flashes. 8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 9The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are crying, "Glory!" 10The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forevermore. 5
11O LORD, give strength to your people; give them, O LORD, the blessings of peace. SECOND READING: Acts 10:34 43 Peter crosses the sharp religious boundary separating Jews from Gentiles and proclaims the good news of God's inclusive forgiveness in Jesus' name to Cornelius, a Roman centurion. As a result of Peter's preaching, Cornelius and his family become the first Gentiles to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. A: A reading from Acts. 34Then Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God 35 shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and 36 does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is 37 Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in 38 Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for 39 God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea 40 and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but 41 God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate 42 and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God 43 as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." The word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. The assembly stands to welcome the gospel. P:The holy gospel according to St. Matthew. C: Glory to you, O Lord GOSPEL: Matthew 3:13 17 Before Jesus begins his ministry, he is baptized by John, touched by the Spirit, and identified publicly as God's child. 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized 14 by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be 15 baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all 16 righteousness." Then he consented. 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 17 alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON The assembly is seated. Silence for reflection follows the sermon. HYMN OF THE DAY When Jesus Came to Jordan Hymn #305 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. 6 7
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (Petition Response to hear us, O God: Your mercy is great.) PEACE The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the Lord. P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of the Lord's peace, and may say, "Peace be with you," or similar words. The assembly is seated. OFFERING An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. Anthem 9:00 am We Three Kings of Orient Are J.H. Hopkins Senior Choir Offertory Song The thanksgiving continues with the preface for the day; the assembly responds: OFFERING PRAYER GREAT THANKSGIVING 8 9
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (Pastor) LORD'S PRAYER C: 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 SONG AFTER COMMUNION INVITATION TO COMMUNION Please be seated All who believe in the real presence of Christ in the sacrament are invited to come forward to receive. Follow the instructions of the ushers. Children who have not yet received first communion instruction are invited to come forward for a blessing. COMMUNION SONG PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Response after the Prayer C: AMEN BLESSING P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. SENDING SONG Arise, Your Light Has Come! Hymn #314 DISMISSAL P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE O God of Light Handel Distribution Meditation Bright and Glorious is the Sky POST COMMUNION BLESSING please stand Danish Tune Gladys Astor-Philibert, Organist & Choir Director Elaine DiChiara, Administrative Assistant Roxanne Toomey, Deacon Dina Sferlazza, Nursery School Director 10 11
Baptism of Our Lord January 7-8, 2017 We Welcome all visitors to our services. Please introduce yourself and sign our guest book on the desk in the Sanctuary. On Sunday mornings we invite you to join us for Coffee Hour in Room 2000 immediately following the 9:00 am worship service. The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God. Parents with Restless Children may wish to move to the Library where a loudspeaker has been installed so that they may continue to follow the service in more comfortable surroundings. Serving Today Deacon: 9:00-Roxanne Toomey Lector: 9:00-Roxanne Toomey Communion Assistants: Eileen & Dennis Colton 9:00- Acolyte: 9:00-Robert Rice Crucifer: 9:00- Greeters: 9:00-Lynn & Bob Hasteadt Ushers: 9:00-Bob Rath, Craig Sparke, Bill Carman Altar Guild: Kay Riese, Jean Leib, Emmy Grenzig, June Fahey, Ann Reimer Counters: Roger Ohlander, Bob Rath, Barbara Rath Flower Delivery: Marianne Wat Coffee Hour Hosts: The Colton Family Announcements for the Week of January 7-8, 2017 Many thanks to Eileen & Dennis Colton for hosting the Coffee Hour on Sunday! THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 10:15 am in Room 2000. The day will begin with a Eucharist Service at 9:00 am and Coffee Hour at 10:00 am followed by the meeting at 10:15 am. Sunday School and Confirmation Classes will not meet. (Year End Reports of Church Committees and Organizations are due Monday, January 16. Thank you.) NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR will begin on January 26. This registration is for children already enrolled in the school, their siblings and church members only. Registration begins at 9:15 but doors open at 8:30 for those early arrivals. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and usually fills up very quickly. On February 9, 2017 at 8:45am, registration will be open to the public. There are classes for 2, 2½, three and four year olds, morning and afternoon. Tell your neighbors, tell your friends, tell your family, please pass the word! The following people are on our prayer list ~ we especially remember them in our prayers today ~ Jose Alves, Carole Brodman, William Callanan, Donna Chillemi, Zena Contreas, Lillian Eastlund, Carole Falco, Ann Fields, Charles Fisher, Carol Gallagher, Carolyn Howard, Doris Klare, Marion Schmidt Lang, Carly Mantay, Joe McCarthy, Christine McCarthy, Patricia Ann McGoldrick, Janet McShea, William McShea, Frances Otten, George & Marylou Steele, Angela Ucci, Mickey Wehr, Justin, Alzatta We would appreciate your keeping us updated and let us know of any changes. If you have any changes or if you would like to add someone to the list who is in need of prayers, please let Pastor know or call Elaine at 221-3286. 12 13
REMINDER ~ THRIFT SHOP HOURS: Friday ~ 9am - 3pm st 1 Saturday of month ~ 10am - 2pm ST. JOHN S FOOD PANTRY hot chocolate, instant potatoes, pudding mix, chili, shampoo canned fruit, Spam, cookies, crackers, rice, tea, cooking oil, laundry soap, egg noodles, coffee (reg), mayonnaise, salad dressing, hot cereal, cold cereal, jello, evaporated milk, dish soap, ketchup, mustard Please check the expiration dates on the packaged foods before you donate the item! YOUR DONATIONS ARE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK YOU! Weekly Calendar Sat. 5:00pm Baptism of Our Lord ~ Holy Eucharist Sun. 9:00am Baptism of Our Lord ~ Holy Eucharist 10:00am Coffee Hour 10:00am Thrivent Chapter Meeting 10:15am Sunday School and Confirmation Classes Mon. 7:00pm Worship and Music 8:00pm Council Rm. 2000 Thurs.1:45pm Belair Nursing Home 7:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm th 8 Gr. Confirmation Class 8:00pm Senior Choir Fri. 9am-3pm THRIFT SHOP Room 20 Sat. 5:00pm Second Sunday after Epiphany ~ Holy Eucharist Sun. 9:00am Second Sunday after Epiphany ~ Holy Eucharist 10:00am Coffee Hour 10:15am Sunday School and Confirmation Classes Mon. Church Office & Nursery School Closed -MLK Day 14 15