SHEHERD OF THE DESERT EVANGELIAL LUTHERAN HURH The Baptism of Our Lord January 11, 12, 2014 "reated, Redeemed and alled by God, we reach out to all, by sharing our gifts and the unconditional love of Jesus."
Welcome to Worship at Shepherd of the Desert lease stand as you are able when noted. reludes Kathy Tofanelli, Organist Robert W. Thygerson John Wimber "Spirit of the Living God" "Spirit Song" Words of Welcome and Ministry Moments Let us prepare our hearts and minds for worship relude Hymn "Thy Holy Wings" Swedish folk tune "In hrist alled to Baptize" ELW 575 All rights reserved. Used by permission. LicenSing #U5595 2
Greeting The rich presence of God, the beginning and end of all that is good, be with you now and always. And also with you. Kyrie 3
Hymn of raise "Glory to God" Salutation 4
rayer of the Day Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus hrist, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Special Music Sat. -Shepherd Singers "Blessing and Honor" Sun.-hancel hoir "raise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" 1st Reading 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; 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, 5 Bonar & Keller Andrews Isaiah 42:1-9
9See, nor my praise to idols. the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. salm 29 L 1Acribe to the LORD LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glo- ry and strength. 2Acribe to the LORD the glory due God's name; worship the LORD in the beau- ty of holiness. 3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; L the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4The voice of the LORD is a pow- erful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; L the LORD breaks the ce- dars of Lebanon; 6the LORD makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7The voice of the LORD L bursts forth in lightning flashes. 8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilder- ness of Kadesh. 9The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe L and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are crying, "Glory!" 10The LORD sits enthroned a- bove the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king for- evermore. 11O LORD, give strength to your people; L give them, O LORD, the bless- ings of peace. 2nd Reading Acts 10:34-43 34Then eter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus hrist - he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how 6
he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Verse "Alleluia" O arroll and Walker 1985 Fintan O arroll and hristopher Walker, admin. O ublications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 3rd hapter. Holy Gospel Matthew 3:13-17 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented. 16And 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. 17And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." The Gospel of the Lord. 7
Sermon hristmas erspective Hymn of the Day astor Robert Hutson "hrist, When for Us You Were Baptized" ELW 304 All rights reserved. Used by permission. LicenSing #U5595 Nicene reed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. 8
We believe in one Lord, Jesus hrist, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under ontius ilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,* who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. rayers of the Gathered ommunity A Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Sharing of the eace The peace of the Lord be with you always And also with you. Offertory "I Was There to Hear Your Borning ry" 9 John Ylvisaker
Offering Hymn "Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful" ELW 184 All rights reserved. Used by permission. LicenSing #U5595 Offertory rayer A God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus hrist, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 10
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Sanctus Eucharistic rayer Holy God, mighty Lord, gracious Father: Endless is your mercy and eternal your reign. You have filled all creation with light and life; heaven and earth are full of your glory. Through Abraham you promised to bless all nations. You rescued Israel, your chosen people. Through the prophets you renewed your promise; and, at this end of all the ages, you sent your Son, who in words and deeds proclaimed your kingdom and was obedient to your will, even to giving his life. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. 13
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. hrist has died. hrist is risen. hrist will come again. Therefore, gracious Father, with this bread and cup we remember the life our Lord offered for us. And, believing the witness of his resurrection, we await his coming in power to share with us the great and promised feast. Amen. ome, Lord Jesus. Send now, we pray, your Holy Spirit, the spirit of our Lord and of his resurrection, that we who receive the Lord's body and blood may live to the praise of your glory and receive our inheritance with all your saints in light. Amen. ome, Holy Spirit. Join our prayers with those of your servants of every time and every place, and unite them with the ceaseless petitions of our great high priest until he comes as victorious Lord of all. Lord s rayer 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, 14
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. Agnus Dei The ommunion Distribution - by continuous tables. All baptized hristians who believe hrist is truly present in the bread and wine of the Sacrament of Holy ommunion are welcome at hrist s table at Shepherd of the Desert. lease follow the directions of the ushers as you come forward to the altar rail by the center aisle. You may kneel if you are able. Grape juice may be substituted for wine if you let your server know by raising your index finger as you are served. Once you have been served, you may take your wine cup to the basket at the end of the pew. You then may return to your seat by the side aisles. ost ommunion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen. 15
ost ommunion anticle Setting Two LBW Holy ommunion Augsburg Fortress All rights reserved. Used by permission OneLicense #A705998. ost ommunion rayer A Lord, it is good for us to be here, for we have tasted your glory in this holy meal. ontinue your goodness as we go out from here. Open our eyes to see your face shining in every person, and send us to be your servants in every place, for you are the life and light of all, both now and forever. Amen. 16
Farewell and Godspeed resident of the hurch ouncil Marian, our arish nurse, is retiring and taking leave from our congregation and we wish to bid her thanks and farewell. We invite her to come forward at this time. Brief comments may be made concerning Marian and her ministry. In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus hrist received you and made you members of his hurch. When you came to this congregation we rejoiced to receive you into our fellowship in the Gospel as a worker in the Kingdom of God. In this community of faith you have heard and shared the proclamation of God's Word, which reveals his loving purpose for you and for all creation. You have been nourished at hrist's holy table as you were called to be a witness to the Gospel. God has blessed you in this fellowship, and he has blessed us through you. A Let us pray. Eternal God, we thank you for Marian and for our life together in this congregation and community. As she has been a blessing to us, so now send her forth to be a blessing to others; through Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen The congregation may offer their Thanksgiving to God with applause. Benediction 17
Recessional Hymn "Go, My hildren, with My Blessing" ELW 543 All rights reserved. Used by permission. LicenSing #U5595 Dismissal A Go in peace, serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. ostlude "To the Jordan s Flowing Waters" "My Life Is In You, Lord" 18 Kathy Donlan Tunseth Daniel Gardner
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Daily Scripture Readings for the Week of January 13-January 19 Mon. Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: salm 89:5-37 salm 89:5-37 salm 89:5-37 salm 40:1-11 salm 40:1-11 salm 40:1-11 Isaiah 49:1-7 Genesis 35:1-15 Jeremiah 1:4-10 Isaiah 51:1-16 Isaiah 22:15-25 Genesis 27:30-38 1 Kings 19:19-21 salm 40:1-11 Acts 10:44-48 Acts 8:4-13 Matthew 12:15-21 Galatians 1:6-12 Acts 1:1-5 Luke 5:1-11 1 orinthians 1:1-9 SHEHERD OF THE DESERT LUTHERAN HURH 11025 N 111th Avenue, Sun ity, Arizona 85351 hone: 623.933.1359 Fax: 623.933.1008 Senior astor: The Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Defassio astor in Residence: The Rev. Bruce Ayers astor in Residence: The Rev. Ed Aho Website: www.shepherdofthedesertelca.org Email: Debra: churchsecretary@qwestoffice.net or Sue: shepherdofthedes@qwestoffice.net A STEHEN MINISTRY ONGREGATION 20 John 1:29-42