UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH - PRAIRIE FARM, WISCONSIN Ministers: All the People of United Lutheran Shelly Schultz, Pastor ulcpastor @ chibardun.net Phone Ministry 455-1688 January 11, 2015 10:00 A.M. “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Prelude: Cornerstone Welcome & Greeting P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. *Confession and Forgiveness – p. 56 *Gathering Song – “Are You Washed in the Blood” Insert #1 Congregation & Cornerstone Children’s Message – Prayer of the Day – Celebrate insert First Lesson: Genesis 1:1-5 Karen Kahl Psalm 29 – Celebrate Insert Second Lesson: Acts 19:1-7 *Gospel: P: The Holy Gospel according to Mark 1:4-11 C: Glory to you, O Lord. (after reading) P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon – “Beginning with Baptism” Song – “Blessed Assurance” vs. 1-3 Crusader #97 Congregation & Cornerstone *Apostles’ Creed – p. 65 Offering *Offertory - “Create in Me” Insert #2 Offertory Prayer *Prayers of the Church –Celebrate insert *The Lord’s Prayer p. 76 Announcements for Service in the World *Benediction P: Go in peace, serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God! *Sending Song – “When We All Get to Heaven” vs. 1, 2 & 4 Crusader #242 Congregation & Cornerstone Postlude – Cornerstone *Please stand as you are able. ================================================================ WELCOME AND PEACE TO ALL WHO ENTER GOD’S HOUSE OF WORSHIP THIS MORNING! We pray that all will find strength, security, and fellowship with God and with one another. If you are visiting, please sign the guest book and then stay along with the congregation for coffee following the service. PRAYER CONCERNS Gwen Anderson Jack Bowers Phillip Hellendrung Dawson Jackson Marlys Stuve Joyce Swenson Herb Glaser Larry Kahl Kristen Wee Linda Moen Those serving in the Armed Forces: Matt Bjurstrom Erik Dietz Amanda Kowitz Kenneth Nelson Matthew Nelson Joe Singerhouse ================================================================= ANNUAL MEETING – JANUARY 25: The United Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be held at 11:00 on Sunday, January 25. Please have all organizational reports to the office by January 18. Thank you. THE DANIEL PLAN - You’re invited to join us! The Daniel Plan will begins TODAY @ 11:30. This is a 6-week series– 40 Days to a Healthier Life. This is a groundbreaking approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle that is both transformational and sustainable. The Daniel Plan is centered on five essentials that will guarantee your success: faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. The cost is $10 for a workbook. The plan is also available in a Kindle version from Amazon. A journal is available for purchase, or you could use your own notebook. CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE ~ FREE WILL OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITED LUTHERAN Monday 10:00 Bible Study 3:00 – 8:00 HSOM 6:00 Girl Scouts Tuesday 9:00 Do-Day Quilting 1:00 Apartment Bible Study 3:00 – 8:00 HSOM Wednesday 1:30 Hope Circle @ Fellowship Hall 2:00 Golden Rule Circle @ Pioneer Home 4:00 8th Grade Confirmation 5:00 7th Grade Confirmation 7:00 Naomi Circle @ JoAnn Norberg’s home 7:00 Church Council Next Sunday 9:00 Sunday School – Bible Study - YFM 10:00 YIC Worship – Communion – Cherub Choir 11:30 Daniel Plan 12:00 KICK SERVING TODAY Head Usher Treasurer’s Assistants Acolytes Reader Greeter Coffee Server Altar Care Taylor Bever Tim & Darcy Hafele Makayla Styer – Ivy Harmon Karen Kahl Vickie Bonkrude Gail Olson Naomi Circle LAST SUNDAY WORSHIP Attendance: 78 Offering: $2048.00 SUNDAY SCHOOL: Attendance: 44 Offering: $16.00 Needed: $3179.00