Second Sunday after Epiphany 17 January 2016 ST. MARK S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1900 ST. PAUL STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21218 Phone: 410.752.5804 Fax: 410.752.4074 On the web at: stmarkbaltimore.org A Reconciling in Christ Congregation Staff Pastor Rev. Dale W. Dusman Cantor James Harp Administrator Stephen E. Kohler Sexton Jeffry Spangler Deacons Connie Lisch, Sue Romanic MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of St. Mark s Church is to embrace diversity, practice hospitality, and make known Christ s presence in Word and Deed. All worshipers are invited and welcomed to receive the Body and Blood of Our Lord in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. For those who wish to receive the wine from an individual glass, trays to receive spent glasses are located at the head of the side aisles. PARTICIPATING IN TODAY S LITURGY: Presider Assisting Minister Chalicist Crucifer Lector Prayer Petitioner Greeter Tellers Rev. Dale W. Dusman Paul Walker Audrey Huka Graham Poole Susan Payne Stephen Kohler Rev. Tom Davison Louis Flake, Gil Ricketts Copies of our Prayer List may be found on the Flower Table in the narthex. Please remember these people in your prayers throughout the week.
Second Sunday after the Epiphany 17 January 2016 THE HYMN VOLUNTARY Schmucke Dich, du Liebe Seele J.S. Bach -The Assembly will please stand- CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C. Amen. P. Gathered in God s presence, let us confess our sin. Mighty and loving God: C. we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We seek our own way. We divide the body of Christ. In your mercy, cleanse us and heal us. Let the words of our mouths, the thoughts of our hearts, and everything that we do be filled with faith, hope, and love. Amen. P. Hear the voice of Jesus: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim release to the captives. In the name of Jesus Christ, I proclaim to you that your sins are forgiven and you are released. The joy of the Lord is your strength, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are yours forever. C. Amen.
GREETING P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C. And also with you. CANTICLE OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY P. Let us pray: Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C. Amen. -The Assembly will please sit- FIRST READING: Isaiah 62:1-5 The people s return to Judah after the exile was marred by economic and political troubles. Nevertheless, the prophet declares, Jerusalem and Judah will be restored. God will rejoice over Jerusalem as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride; and the people are called to the celebration. 1 For Zion s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your vindication,
and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give. 3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. 5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. Lector: Assembly: PSALM: Psalm 36:5-10 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; you save humankind and ani- mals, O LORD. 7 How priceless is your love, O God! All people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light. 10 Continue your lovingkindness to those who know you, and your favor to those who are true of heart. SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 The congregation at Corinth experienced division as people were comparing one another s spiritual gifts, thinking some to be superior to others. Paul invites this fractured community to trust that God s Holy Spirit has gifted them all perfectly for their mission together. 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says Let Jesus be cursed! and no one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. Lector: Assembly: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION -The Assembly will please stand-
THE HYMN GOSPEL: John 2:1-11 A. The holy gospel according to John. C. Glory to you, O Lord. Turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana is described as the first of Jesus signs. Through many such epiphanies, Jesus reveals that he bears God s creative power and joyful presence into the world. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. 4 And Jesus said to her, Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. 5 His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. 6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now. 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. A. The gospel of the Lord. C. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON -The Assembly will please sit- -The Assembly will please stand-
CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, 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 Pontius Pilate; 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. PEACE -The Assembly will please sit- ANNOUNCEMENTS & OFFERING SENTENCE PRESENTATION OF GIFTS THE HYMN PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Petition response: hear our prayer.
PREFACE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY OFFERING PRAYER A. Let us pray: C. God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen. DIALOGUE -The Assembly may kneel or continue to stand- THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE MYSTERY OF FAITH CONCLUSION OF THE THANKSGIVING
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. DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION THE NUNC DIMITTIS -The Assembly will please stand- INVITATION TO COMMUNION P. Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. C. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! P. When we eat this bread we share the Body of Christ; when we drink this cup we share the Blood of Christ. C. Reveal Yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, as once You revealed yourself to Your disciples. P. The gifts of God for the people of God... LAMB OF GOD -The Assembly will please sit-
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A. Let us pray: O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C. Amen. BLESSING P. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C. Amen. THE HYMN
VOLUNTARY Improvisation on ST. DENIO Copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS010551. 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. Gifts to the Glory of God have been received for: Flowers in loving memory of Toshiko Kajita by Eiko & Louis Wolf. Bread, Wine, & Candles in memory of Rev. John Gunnum by Rev. Dale Dusman. DISMISSAL A. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK S: Today 17 January Second Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Connie & John Lisch 2:00 PM Estonian Service Monday 18 January Martin Luther King, Jr s Birthday Tuesday 19 January 6:30 PM Charles North Community Association Meeting Wednesday 20 January 10:00 AM Keen-agers Clergy Study Group Thursday 21 January 6:30 PM Holy Eucharist Chapel 7:15 PM Dinner Sunday 24 January Third Sunday after Epiphany 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Joe Blout, Austin Lee ANNOUNCEMENTS: Welcome to our visitors this morning we are happy to have you worship with us. Please sign our Guest Book (in the narthex) and join us for Coffee Hour in Lehr Hall following the liturgy. Guests who would like more information about St. Mark s Church are urged to speak with Pastor Dusman, or you may check our website at stmarksbaltimore.org. THANK YOU to Joan Hoyle, Louise & Gil Ricketts, Harold Sachs, Jeff Spangler, and Ralph Welsh, for their help on Monday, the 11 th as we met to take down Christmas. The work went quickly and cleanly. Thank you! Keen Agers will meet this Wednesday, 20 January, at 10 AM. Join us for a program called The First Days of Christianity (DVD). Beginning with Christmas and the early years of Jesus life, this program uses a mixture of science, history, faith, and scholarship to look at Biblical mysteries, and texts, and sacred places associated with the Holy family. Lunch will be served ($5). Make a reservation by calling the church office. Souper Bowl of Caring Once again we plan to participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring this month in support of our neighbor organization At Jacob s Well. This year there is a reward opportunity for all who participate. Each time an individual makes a $5 donation to Souper Bowl of Caring they will be entered into a drawing for a hand-crocheted afghan. The drawing will take place on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th. For more information, please contact Paul Walker. Altar Flowers a flower calendar is posted on the hall bulletin board for you to indicate a Sunday or several Sundays wherein you would be willing to sponsor altar flowers. We are asking a contribution of $55 per donor, and are happy to honor more than one donor. Should you have questions or concerns, please speak with Stephen Kohler. Thank you!