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This congregation belongs to God, and God is the host of this worship service. The
members of this church are God’s servants. It is our duty to make you feel at home.
Restrooms. When you face the front doors of the church, you are facing north. The
men’s room is located in the northwest corner, to the left as you face the front doors. The
women’s room is located in the northeast corner, to the right.
Large print programs are available in the foyer. Ushers will help you find one.
Hearing assistance units are also available in the foyer. Ushers will assist you.
The majority of us participate by standing, kneeling, sitting, speaking and singing.
Please join us as you are able and when you feel comfortable. But there is no right or
wrong way to worship.
We receive gifts of money during the time of the “offering.” Dove of Peace is a
nonprofit organization that is funded solely by the generosity of our members and
friends. This is an important moment with religious significance for us.
Communion is the ceremony in which we receive bread and wine, believing that we
simultaneously partake of the body and blood of Jesus, the Lord of this congregation.
This is a profound and meaningful event for us. It is so meaningful that we do not
exclude anyone; Jesus is the host here, and we are only his servants. All baptized
Christians are welcome to partake. Our teachings also suggest that if you believe the
words “shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,” you are properly prepared to receive the
bread and wine.
Anyone with limited mobility will receive communion where they sit. Please advise the
usher, and the ministers will bring communion to you.
Children who do not yet receive communion may receive a blessing from the minister.
The age of communion is decided by parents. Our pastor is glad to discuss this with
parents and their children.
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
Baptism of Our Lord
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
January 11, 2015 - 8:45 a.m.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Stephen A. Springer, Pastor
665 West Roller Coaster Road \ Tucson, AZ \ 85704
(5 20 ) 8 87 -5 1 2 7 \
fax : (52 0 ) 88 7 -5 5 1 2
www.doveofpeacetucson.org
Office hours weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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*GATHERING SONG :
Baptism of Our Lord
God, Whose Almighty Word
Sunday, January 11, 2015 8:45 a.m.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship: Holy Communion, Setting Nine
PRELUDE
An Wasserflüssen Babylon
Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
Lars Andersen
*GREETING
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.
Pastor Stephen Springer
WELCOME
*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Setting Nine
*KYRIE
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who spoke light into creation,
who calls us to listen and follow, who sends us to shine like stars.
Amen.
Holy and merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against our sisters and brothers
and against you. We cherish the values of this world.
We cause others to stumble. The earth is wounded by our excess.
Have mercy, O God. Forgive us, renew us, and raise us up on eagles' wings,
that we may do your will with courage and delight.
Amen.
Hear the voice from heaven:
"You are my own, my beloved."
God gives power to the weary
and strengthens the powerless.
Be cleansed, be healed, for in the name of + Jesus Christ,
I declare to you the forgiveness of your sins and the revealing of God's reign.
Amen.
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*CANTICLE OF PRAISE
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Gloria
Setting Nine
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*PRAYER OF THE DAY
Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters.
Immerse us in your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your
Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
FIRST READING : Genesis 1:1-5
Out of chaos, God brings order. Out of the primeval darkness, God brings light. This familiar story was
good news for the Israelites, who experienced much chaos in their history. It remains good news for any
person living in the chaos and darkness of despair. God created and continues to create new life.
A reading from Genesis.
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2the earth was a formless
void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the
face of the waters. 3Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4And God
saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. 5God called
the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was
morning, the first day.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PSALMODY
Psalm 29
(Chanted)
Ascribe to the | LORD, you gods,
ascribe to the LORD glo- | ry and strength.
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Ascribe to the LORD the glory | due God's name;
worship the LORD in the beau- | ty of holiness.
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The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of | glory thunders;
the LORD is upon the | mighty waters.
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Setting Nine
The voice of the LORD is a pow- | erful voice;
the voice of the LORD is a | voice of splendor. REFRAIN
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The voice of the LORD breaks the | cedar trees;
the LORD breaks the ce- | dars of Lebanon;
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the LORD makes Lebanon skip | like a calf,
and Mount Hermon like a | young wild ox.
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The voice | of the LORD
bursts forth in | lightning flashes.
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The voice of the LORD | shakes the wilderness;
the LORD shakes the wilder- | ness of Kadesh. REFRAIN
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The 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!"
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The LORD sits enthroned a- | bove the flood;
the LORD sits enthroned as king for- | evermore.
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O LORD, give strength | to your people;
give them, O LORD, the bless- | ings of peace. REFRAIN
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
SECOND READING : Acts 19:1-7
*GOSPEL: Mark 1:4-11
In Ephesus, Paul encounters people who had received John's baptism of repentance but had never heard of
the Holy Spirit or of baptism in the name of Jesus. After Paul baptized them, the Holy Spirit came upon
them and empowered them with gifts of the Spirit.
Mark's gospel reports the story of Jesus' baptism with some irony: the one on whom the Spirit descends is
himself the one who will baptize others with the Holy Spirit.
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A reading from Acts.
While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to
Ephesus, where he found some disciples. 2He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy
Spirit when you became believers?" They replied, "No, we have not even heard that there
is a Holy Spirit." 3Then he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" They answered,
"Into John's baptism." 4Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling
the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus." 5On
hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6When Paul had laid his
hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and
prophesied — 7altogether there were about twelve of them.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Cantor:
A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, | the Beloved,
with whom I | am well pleased.” (Matt. 3:17)
After the cantor, the assembly repeats the Gospel Acclamation above.
The holy gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for
the forgiveness of sins. 5And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the
people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan,
confessing their sins. 6Now John was clothed with camel's hair, with a leather belt
around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7He proclaimed, "The one who is
more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the
thong of his sandals. 8I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit." 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by
John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens
torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven,
"You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."
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The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON
*HYMN OF THE DAY
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
Pastor Stephen Springer
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
*CREED
With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
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.
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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.
*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
After each petition, the minister concludes “Lord in your mercy,”
and the assembly responds “Hear our prayer.”
The presiding minister concludes the prayers:
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your
mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
*PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace and may say “Peace be with you”
or similar words.
OFFERING
Chancel Choir
“Send Forth a Dove”
Joseph Martin
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*OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Good and loving God, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus,
who came among the poor to bring the riches of your grace.
As you have blessed us with your gifts,
let them be blessing for others.
With the trees of the field, with all earth and heaven,
we shout for joy at the coming of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
*DIALOGUE
*PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,
through our Savior Jesus Christ.
By the leading of a star he was shown forth to all nations;
in the waters of the Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son;
and in the miracle of water turned to wine he revealed your glory.
And so, with all the choirs of angels,
with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Setting Nine
*HOLY , HOLY , HOLY
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Setting Nine
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*THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
Advent III - Epiphany of Our Lord
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:
Blessed are you for the birth of creation.
Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.
Blessed are you for your promise to your people.
Blessed are you in the prophets' hopes and dreams.
Blessed are you for Mary's openness to your will.
Blessed are you for your Son Jesus,
the Word made flesh.
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.
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.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us,
full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection.
We look with hope for his coming.
Come, Lord Jesus.
All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate,
Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever.
*LORD 'S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:
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.
Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us.
Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us.
Awaken your people. Fill us with your light.
Bring the gift of peace on earth.
Come, Holy Spirit.
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*LAMB OF GOD
Setting Nine
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray.
We give you thanks, O God, that in this bread and cup of Christ's very life,
you give us food for our journey. As you led the magi by a star,
as you brought the holy family home again, guide us on the way unfolding before us.
Wherever we go, may our lives proclaim good news of great joy in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
COMMISSION
*BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you
T he Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy
The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you pea ce.
Amen.
*SENDING SONG
*INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Come to the banquet, for all is now ready.
When Jesus Came to Jordan
ELW # 305
*DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Share the good news.
Thanks be to God.
COMMUNION
The assembly sits. The ushers will guide you to receive communion at the altar.
POSTLUDE:
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Chorale: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her
Johann Philipp Kirnberger (1721-1783)
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Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam [BuxWV 180]
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
Lars Andersen
Lars Andersen
*FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given to the Glory of God by Dianne Huston in
honor of mother, Lou Kunert’s birthday; and by Dottie Hess in loving memory of Bud
Hess.
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ASSISTING MINISTER
Kathy Gabhart
ACOLYTE
Kyle Cranz - Acolyte 2
LECTOR
Chris Alexander
CANTOR
Eric Holtan
CRUCIFER
Steven Armstrong
GREETERS & COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
Eileen Paulus and Waunita Moon
Dove of Peace Calendar and Announcements
January 11, 2015
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
8:45 a.m.
Holy Communion
9:50 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Holy Communion
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE TODAY
9:00 a.m.
Worship
9:30 a.m.
Bible Study
11:00 a.m.
Senior Fellowship
1:00 p.m.
Phoebe Circle
5:30 p.m.
Alleluia Bells
6:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir
FLOWER CHART FOR 2015
The 2015 Flower Chart is ready for you to make your special day known. Please sign up
today. Thanks in advance.
ICS FOOD BANK
January’s item of the month is MEALS IN A CAN. The many, many families we
serve each month would be so grateful for your donation and you’ll be glad you made a
difference in someone’s life. Thank you!
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TUCSON CHAMBER ARTISTS
Tucson Chamber Artists presents Carl Orff's masterpiece Carmina Burana for two pianos,
percussion and chorus January 23-25. Nationally-acclaimed soloists join TCA for this
performance as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival. For information about tickets and
venues: www.TucsonChamberArtists.org.
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
It’s time for Rally in the Valley 2015. It all begins Monday morning, February 16, 2015 and
continues until Tuesday afternoon February 17, 2015, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
in Phoenix. Rev. Barbara Lundblad will be our keynote speaker and worship preacher.
Pastor Steve Holm, Pastor Gayle Bintliff and Paula Sturgeon will be the Bible Study
Leaders. Tom Witt and Mary Preus, will be our musicians. Bishop Steve Talmage will
be presiding at closing worship. “PRELUDE...TO LIVE FAITHFULLY AND
VOCATIONALLY IN THE 3RD CHAPTER OF LIFE” is the theme of the 2015 Rally. The
major presentations, Interest Sessions, and our smaller group Bible Studies will explore these
wonderful days in our “senior” lives. How can we live faithfully, making difference in our
families, our communities, and in our church? We are inviting seniors to bring their Bibles
and be prepared to engage in conversation, prayer, worship, and discernment exploring “The
3rd Chapter of Life.” Registrations forms are available in the church office or online at
www.rallyinthevalleyaz.org. Deadline for applications and money is January 27, 2015.
ACOLYTE PROGRAM
Bonnie Wagner is retiring from leading the Acolyte Program. Part of the program is
scheduling the acolytes for 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services. You can contact Bonnie Wagner
for more details about this important program.
FELLOWSHIP UPDATE
The Skyline Brass, with our own Dick Peters, will be the entertainment on Wednesday,
January 14 a t 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Come and enjoy the music. Potluck lunch will
follow as usual. Please bring a dish or dessert to share.
Our Tuesday Bible Study: Surprising Tales of Women. Our winter session of the
Tuesday Bible study focuses on four remarkable women who are listed in the genealogy of
Jesus: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. This Tuesday, January 13, we will look at the
story of Tamar (Genesis 38). Join us at 9:30am in All Saints' Hall for a one hour study. This
class is being co-taught by Pastor Steve Springer and member Gail Eifrig.
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Opportunities of Volunteer Service and Need:
1. Can you help with front desk reception starting in mid-January? We are looking for an
afternoon receptionist from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday afternoons. Front desk work is
interactive and rewarding. Training is provided and staff support and smiles are always
available!
2. Transportation drivers are needed for driving seniors to appointments, errands, and/or
shopping. You assist seniors in your zip code area.
3. Our Home Sweet Home program needs volunteers for these Central and Eastside
opportunities: Friendly Visiting, Friendly Phoning, Business Help, Home Repair, and Yard
Work.
4. The ICS Eastside office needs volunteers for reception and their Food Bank. The Eastside
Food Bank serves 75 to 100 families a week and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm
to 4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
5. TRAIN TO BE A VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER FOR
2014: ICS is hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program site again this
year in partnership with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. Volunteers are
needed to help prepare tax returns for low- to moderate-income individuals for the upcoming
tax season. IRS training will be provided in January. Beginning the end of January, the ICS
site will be open 4-8 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
For all of these, contact Tori Carlson, Volunteer Resources Manager, at 297-6049 ext. 217
or at [email protected]. We appreciate your spreading the word to friends and
neighbors who would like to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from
volunteering!
In our Prayers...
Megan Allen, Kathie Anderson, Jane Au, Dorothy Austin,, Bill and Bobbie Behm, Gary
Benoit, Marge Bock, Sonya Bowers, Kenny Carlton, Maggie Corrao, Noe Chapa, Helen
Chergosky, Norma Cooper, Nathan D Angelo, Ed Davis, Marty Del Giorgie, David
Demeritt, Carol Dietsch, Fran Dixon, Gene Dozmati, Nan Drafz, Pat Elzey, Del and
Margaret Ann Fangmeier, Dan Fischer, Summer Flowers, Esther Fodness, Tom Ford, James
Foss, Yoko Foss, Debrah Gibson and family, Renate Niemann-Gray, Wayne Greenwood,
Vera Greenwood, Marlene Johnson, Beverly Kappel, Martin Klapel, Lorna Kraemer, Cari
Lamm,, Elizabeth Larson, Millie Lowe, Pat Bruce Maly, Jim McCann, Ruth and Todd
Mesich, Marie Monheim, Donald Mundell, Frank & Jane Musgrave, Joe and Betty Ness,
Kay Norton, Elizabeth Olson, AC and Celia Oropeza, Joni Pabst, Jim and Lenna Paulson,
Harry and Eileen Paulus, Charles and Loretta Paxton, Dick Peters, Lorraine Phillips, Taylor
Priest, Ann Radloff, Dave Ray, Flo Schmid, , Andy and Roxanne Shorer, Pastor Spencer,
Dot Sterns, Jim Taylor, Debbie Wells, Harvey Whittmyer, Marcella Wright, Mike Yoquelet
Members in Long Term Care
Marilyn Walters (Life Care), Helen Juergensen (The Villas), Jewell Truett (Amber Lights)
Lou Kunert (Desert Treasure)
The Twelfth Annual
Fund for Leaders in Mission (FLIM) Golf Classic”
Monday - April 6, 2015
Noon Shotgun Start - Tee Up for FLIM!
A Golf Benefit for Future Pastors
Oro Valley Country Club Oro Valley, Arizona
For more information, please contact:
Pr. Ken Ahlstrand, Coordinator
[email protected]
520/481-4536
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Prayers for our men and women serving in the military
Caleb Allen, Andy Bergstrom, Michael List, Larry Hoffmann, Brian Huston, Joshua
Allen, Lisa Abels, Steven Phares, Michael Paul, Cassandra Lane, Stevan McCrory, Chet
Nixon, Nathan Carlton
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COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Martin Luther King Jr., renewer of society, martyr, died 1968
Scriptures for next Sunday
First Lesson - 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
Psalm - Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Second Lesson - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Gospel - John 1:43-51
An American prophet of justice among races and nations, King was an eloquent preacher,
a leader of the nonviolent resistance to race-segregated society, and recipient of the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1964. Born on this date, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
Saturday, January 17
Antony of Egypt, renewer of the church, died around 356
One of the earliest of the Egyptian desert fathers, Antony gave away his sizeable
inheritance and became a hermit. Later he became leader of a group of monks who
devoted themselves to prayer, worship, and labor.
©2014 Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
www.doveofpeacetucson.org
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Saturday, January 17
Pachomius, renewer of the church, died 346
Born in Egypt, Pachomius became a Christian while a soldier. He became a hermit (a
solitary monk) and organized others into a religious community. His rule for monasteries
influenced later ones in both the Eastern and Western churches.
Sunday, January 18
Confession of Peter
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Stephen A. Springer, Pastor
665 West Roller Coaster Road \ Tucson, AZ \ 85704
(52 0 ) 88 7 -5 1 2 7 \
fa x : (5 20) 8 8 7 -55 1 2
www.doveofpeacetucson.org
Office: Mon-Thur 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 12 pm
Today the church remembers the apostle Peter's great acknowledgement of Jesus as "the
Christ, the Son of the living God." This festival serves as a fitting beginning to the week
in which we particularly pray that all Christians might be united in faith and witness.
From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2012 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26084.
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