Peace Lutheran Church
Welcome Visitors and Friends!
We rejoice you have chosen to worship with us and pray you
will be blessed as we share God’s love. Whether you are
from out of town or living in the area, please sign the register
at your seat and/or the guest register in the narthex/lobby.
We invite you to pick up one of the visitor packets in the
narthex/lobby to learn more about Peace Lutheran.
We Welcome Children
Children are welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship at Peace. So that they,
and all, may experience worship meaningfully, please note:
Nurture:
We offer Children's Time for children ages 4 through 9
(younger if accompanied by an adult) during the
regular sermon time.
Comfort:
We provide a staffed, fully-equipped nursery for
children 3 and younger. If your child becomes
restless, you may wish to worship with her/him
through the viewing window and via piped-in sound in
the nursery. Please ask an usher for directions.
Safety:
We ask that an adult accompany any child who is
outside the building.
Key to Symbols
The symbols below are used in this bulletin to designate sections
led by the worship assistants and those read by the congregation.
P = Pastor AM = Assisting Minister L = Lector C - Congregation
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Christian Education Opportunities
We welcome all who wish to join us as
we grow in faith and spirituality.
We offer classes Sunday mornings September through May from 9:45 to 10:45 for
4-year-olds through adult.
PreK through 5th grade students start with an opening
in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45.
PreK-K - Room 4
1st grade - Room 3
2nd-3rd grades - Room 5
4th-5th grades - Room 1
Pre-Confirmation/Confirmation - Pastor Craig's office (typically 6th - 8th grades)
Confirmed Youth - Room 2 (typically 9th-12th grades)
Adults - Room 2 to watch video with Youth, then move to Fellowship Hall for
discussion
Other small group adult learning opportunities are available at other times of the
week. For more information please contact Sharon Altman at:
[email protected].
Year-round, the nursery is available during the Sunday School Hour
for children who are 3 and younger
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First Sunday After Epiphany - Baptism of Our Lord
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Holy Communion Music -WOV Setting 4 Txt ELW 1
Sunday, January 11, 2015 – 8:30 & 11:00 am Order of Worship
P = Pastor AM = Assisting Minister L = Lector C - Congregation
Prelude
Welcome and Service Notes
*Confession and Forgiveness (Congregational Response in Bold)
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,
and of the Holy Spirit.
have mercy on us.
C: Amen.
Forgive us, renew us, and lead us,
so that we may delight in your will
P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of and walk in your ways,
God and of one another.
to the glory of your holy name.
Amen
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: In the mercy of almighty God,
P: Most merciful God,
Jesus Christ was given to die for us,
and for his sake God forgives us all our sins.
C: we confess that we are captive to sin
As a called and ordained minister of the church
and cannot free ourselves.
of Christ, and by his authority,
We have sinned against you
I therefore declare to you
in thought, word, and deed,
the entire forgiveness of all your sins,
by what we have done
in the name of the Father,
and by what we have left undone.
and of the + Son,
We have not loved you with our whole heart; and of the Holy Spirit.
we have not loved our neighbors as
ourselves.
C: Amen
Gathering
* Gathering Hymn - 511 Thy Strong Word
* 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.
* Congregation Please Stand
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*Kyrie Eleison (Lord Have Mercy)
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Glory to God
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*Prayer of the Day (See Celebrate Insert)
Special Music Word
First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 - 5
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 29
Second Reading: Acts 19: 1 - 7
L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.
* Gospel Acclamation
* Gospel: Mark 1: 4 - 11
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
P: The gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermons
*Hymn of the Day 740 God of the Sparrow
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* Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is seen and unseen.
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 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.
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 (see Celebrate Insert)
AM: Called to know, love, and follow you...
AM: Lord in your mercy,. C: hear our prayer.
The prayers are concluded:
P: Trusting your love and healing, O God,... C: Amen.
Peace
St. Paul wrote, "Therefore, since we are justified through faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5: 1)
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
The people greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace and may say
“Peace be with you” or similar words.
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Offering
Offertory Response - Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful
* Offering Prayer
AM: Let us pray. Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker of all things. Through your goodness
you have blessed us with these gifts. With them we offer ourselves to your service and dedicate
our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made, for the sake of him who gave
himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen
Meal
* Great Thanksgiving
* Congregation Please Stand
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P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks
and praise. . .we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
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* Thanksgiving at the Table
P: 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.
full of grace and truth.
We remember our new birth in his
death and resurrection.
We look with hope for his coming.
P: 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.
P: All praise and glory are yours,
Holy One of Israel,
Word of God incarnate,
Power of the Most High,
one God, now and forever.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
P: With this bread and cup
we remember your Word dwelling among us,
* Congregation Please Stand
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* The Lord's Prayer (It is a tradition at Peace to join hands for the prayer.)
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
Lamb of God
* Congregation Please Stand
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Holy Communion at Peace
We welcome all baptized believers in Jesus Christ to receive Holy Communion. White
grape juice is available for those who cannot drink wine. Those who do not commune are
encouraged to come forward for a blessing.
Communion Hymns - 451 We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus
445 Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
* Table Blessing
P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
C: Amen.
Post Communion Canticle
* Congregation Please Stand
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* Prayer after Communion
AM: Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God,
that you have refreshed us
through the healing power of this gift of life.
In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift,
in faith toward you
and in fervent love toward one another;
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
Sending
Blessing
P: Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless you now and forever,
C: Amen.
*Sending Hymn - 412 Come Join the Dance of Trinity
Dismissal
AM: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Fellowship: Please join us for coffee, tea and refreshments in the Narthex.
Flowers & Flame: Provided by The Worship Team to the glory of God
* Congregation Please Stand
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Prayer Concerns
We update the prayer list monthly. To add or keep a concern on the list, please email Gretta
Williams ([email protected]) and the Church Office ([email protected]). You may also
complete one of the blue Prayer Request forms in the rack to the left of the Office door. Drop the
completed form in the mail slot of the door.
Merciful God, surround those named with your steadfast love and lighten the burdens. . .
for
Other Concerns
for
Health Related Issues
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David Demos-Kuehl
the threat of terrorism
Steve Gill
Gail Mooney
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Those Who Mourn
Joyce Shepherd
Corrine P.
Mike Callahan
for the family and friends of:
Rosemary Barbella
† Nicole Matthews on the passing
of her mother
Genevieve Doherty
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Mike Davis (Mary Lynn’s Husband)
Sam Holland
Mary V. Derr
Elsie Draughn
Mark Clower
Agnes (Cricket) Allen
Richard Maerhofer
Rand Rensvold
Stevie Charnock (son of Carol Charnock
Mary Beth Allen)
Diane Troxler
for
Those in War
We pray always for all those unnamed who
suffer daily from disease, depression, and other
afflictions. Give them peace and hope.
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Announcements
Please submit bulletin announcements to the church office at [email protected] as early as
possible, and not later than Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m.. Please limit your announcements to
110 words, maximum.
It’s Coming!
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day date? Join us for the annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday,
February 14 beginning at 6:00 pm. A sign up sheet will be available soon in the Narthex, or you
may contact Karen Gesl at [email protected] for more information.
Start digging out those recipes now.
New at Peace
• ESL Classes have resumed at Peace. The Charles County Public School’s Lifelong
Learning Center is now conducting ESL classes at Peace Lutheran Church. There are
two groups meeting. One group meets Fridays from 8:30 - 11:30 am., and the second
group is meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 11:30 am Contact the Lifelong
Learning Center directly for information at 301-753-1774.
• Waldorf Toastmasters will begin meeting at Peace in January on the 1st, 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Contact the church office for information.
Happy New Year, and welcome to worship! May God restore and bless
us as we praise his name together.
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Lenten Activities Gearing Up
Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17th from 5 - 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Lenten Soup Suppers
Wednesdays beginning February 25th from 5:30 - 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall
Look for a sign up sheet in the Narthex.
A Well-Balanced Church
The owner of a new puppy got a good laugh when the little dog, out for a walk, had an itch. The
trouble was that the itchy spot was accessible only to a hind leg. So, while still walking, the pup
tried to scratch and tumbled over, rolling a couple of times before coming to rest.
In several places throughout
Scripture, the apostle Paul writes
about the church as the body of
Christ, and of the importance of each
member. Just as the dog needed
each leg to stay balanced while
walking, so the church needs all the
different God-given gifts of its
members: preachers and teachers,
friendly visitors, generous givers,
musicians and singers, wise parents
and imaginative children, people to
produce and distribute meals,
newsletters, lesson materials, and
on and on.
When we start thinking that some
part of Christ’s body isn’t necessary,
we risk taking quite a tumble!
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Observations From the Church Office
The Recipe According to Aunt Maddie
Admit it. You’ve always had a suspicion, but were hesitant to
make the accusation. That recipe you pried out of the hands of
your aunt, or your grandmother, or best friend - somehow, despite
following every last detail to the letter, your cake, cookies, bread
or casserole just never quite measured up to the original. You
begged and cajoled and promised never to reveal the secret to another soul, and, finally,
success. Heaving a sigh, the original cook dutifully wrote out the magic formula to that dish that
everyone loved.
You race home, and can’t wait to reproduce the masterpiece in your own kitchen, but somehow
your best efforts not withstanding, something just seems to be missing. You double check the
ingredients and amounts, and you’re spot on. Yet, it just isn’t quite right. You love her, but you
can’t help yourself form wondering, did dear old auntie leave out a key ingredient?
I have experienced that sense of achieving a minor failure with someone else’s recipe, and, I
confess, I’ve been guilty of emulating Aunt Maddie. I am by no means a great cook, but I have
one dish that I am frequently asked to bring to family dinners. It’s a carrot ring. Well, I like to call it
a carrot ring because that sounds so much more healthy than the decadent circle of flavor it
actually is. Everyone loves it, and everyone wants the recipe. And everyone gets the “recipe.”
But, sometimes, I just can’t seem to remember the exact proportion of ingredients, or the oven
temperature, or the cooking time (I am getting older, you know.) It’s not that I’m consciously
trying to be deceptive, but, hey, it’s MY carrot ring.
We know it’s wrong, but sometimes we can’t help wanting to jealousy guard our most prized
secrets. We enjoy the accolades, the adoring fans. The constant requests to share our
creations gives us a sense of importance and value. If everyone can do what we do, and can
have what we have, do we matter as much? Perhaps we matter more, for isn’t it truly love for
others when we give away what we most prize?
Jesus didn’t come to live among us to hide the secret of eternal life. He didn’t share the promise
of salvation with only a select few, and He didn’t omit the key requirements for obtaining
forgiveness of our sins. The recipe for God’s grace is open for all to see. The New Testament
gives us all we need to know to share in the masterpiece that is God’s great love. If we follow that
recipe, we will have success.
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I feel the need to reprint and distribute several dozen copies of a
certain carrot ring recipe.
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This Week's Worship Assistants
Our thanks for those who served this week...
8:30 am ELW 3
11:00 am ELW 3
Altar Care
C. Rick
E. Draughn
Acolytes
Sydney G., Hannah G.
Katie P., Kinsey P.
Assisting Minister
K. Smith Hupp
G. Williams
Cantor
K. Smith-Hupp
C. Crawford
Lector
G. Endicott
B. Simpers
Book Bearer
G. Wolford
T. Murphy
Crucifer
P. Festa
G. Simpers
Eucharistic Minister
S. Altman, G. Wolford
J. Bryant, N. Davis
Children's Time
G. Collinson
J. Boling
Children's Sermon
S. Altman
G. Williams
Nursery
L. Denton
Greeters
L. D’Ambrosio, B. D’Ambrosio
J. Preston
Ushers
C. Drew, M. Barbella
M. Morgan, D. Brannon
Organist/Pianist
W. Derr
W. Derr
Special Music
TBA
TBA
Multimedia
D. Constantine
C. Williams
Tellers
TODAY!
9:45 in the Fellowship Hall
All members of Peace should
attend!
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Next Week's Worship Assistants - January 18, 2014
Our thanks for those who serve...
8:30 am ELW 3
11:00 am ELW 3
Altar Care
D. Mullaney
P. Festa
Acolytes
Ashley S., Brook S.
Sydney F. Adrian P.
Assisting Minister
E. Draughn
G. Wolford
Cantor
J. Hanson
C. Charnock
Lector
F. Faustini
P. Pedersen
Eucharistic Minister
S. Grabner, J.G. Lumpkins
S. Altman, D. Foster
Children's Time
B. Dewey
J. Fronck
Children's Sermon
B. Conrad
B. Conrad
Nursery
L. Denton
Greeters
YOU
J. Preston
Ushers
L. Finamore, Sarah S.
Jake G., J. Bryant
Special Music
Peace Singers
Peace Singers
Multimedia
D. Constantine
G. Williams
Organist/Pianist
Tellers
Mark your calendars!
The 2015 Annual Youth Talent Show and Auction will be
Saturday, March 28. The auction raises funds to send our
youth to The ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, MI in July
2015. We have 12 youth and 3 adults registered to attend!
Youth have begun donation collection. If you have a
donation or an idea for one, please see Becky Conrad.
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Sermon Notes
Sermon Date: January 11, 2014
Sermon Title:
Why Take Notes?
1. Which Reading did the pastor use as the basis for his sermon?
2. How did the sermon show the love and grace of God?
For some people,
taking notes provides
a means of reinforcing
the important points of
the Pastor's sermon.
It also allows us to
review and think about
the key points once
the service is over.
How to Take Notes
3. Which hymns reflected the message of the sermon?
4. What did you learn from the sermon?
There is no best way.
Feel free to use the
question format
provided, or simply jot
down what you want
to remember, or
questions the sermon
may raise in your
mind.
Use Your Notes
5. Which part of today's sermon would you like to share with others?
Your Name: __________________________________________________
As Christmas gives way to Epiphany and 2014 to
2015, I place my life in your hands once more,
dear Lord. Lead and guide me. Amen.
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Review and discuss
your notes with your
family or friends.
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Peace Lutheran Church
401 East Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602-2880
Part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Contact Us
Tel: 301-843-1832
Fax: 301-870-8107
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us on the Web
www.myplc.org
Church Staff
Craig M. Endicott - Pastor
[email protected]
Will Derr - Minister of Music
[email protected]
Dan Brennan - Parish
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Becky Conrad - Director of
Youth and Family Ministry
[email protected]
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