Welcome To
Our Savior Lutheran Church
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
January 25, 2015
9:00 AM
Our Savior Lutheran Church
3001 South Sixth St. – Marshalltown, IA 50158
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Telephone: 641-753-4108
Web Site: www.oursaviorlutheranmarshalltown.com
Mission Statement
“Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are called,
gathered, enlightened, sanctified and sent for the sake
of the world.”
Ministry Leaders
Pastor Mike Herschberger
753-4108 (wk)
515-338-0287 (cell)
[email protected]
Secretary: Carol Fuller
753-4108 (wk)
[email protected]
President: Ron Duimstra
752-3868 (hm)
641-485-0803 (cell)
Education Director: Nancy Sills
641-752-3820 (hm)
[email protected]
(641) 485-6352 (cell)
[email protected]
Denise Case
Custodian: Karen Weltzin
752-7112 (hm)
[email protected]
Financial Secretary:
Galen Behrends
752-9790 (hm)
[email protected]
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WE GATHER IN CHRIST’S NAME
PRELUDE
ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
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, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P: Almighty God,
C: to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom
no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you
and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Amen.
P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not
in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will
forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
P: Most merciful God,
C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves.
We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by
what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have
not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our
neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus
Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us,
so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your holy name.
Amen.
P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us,
and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and
ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I
therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the
name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
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GATHERING HYMN
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
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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.
KYRIE
Congregation
For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of
all; for this holy house, for all who worship and praise, let us pray to
the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: Let us pray . . . Almighty God,
C: by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service.
Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM
WE HEAR GOD’S SAVING WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Jonah 3:1–5, 10
The book of Jonah is a comedy starring a reluctant prophet who is given
a one-sentence message: Nineveh will be destroyed in forty days. Much
to Jonah's dismay, the people of Nineveh repent. The point of the story is
to get the reader to wrestle with the question "On whom should God
have mercy?"
The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2Get up, go
to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.
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So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the
LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days' walk
across. 4Jonah began to go into the city, going a day's walk. And he cried
out, "Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!" 5And the
people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone,
great and small, put on sackcloth. 10When God saw what they did, how
they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the
calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
A: The Word of the Lord
C. Thanks be to God
PSALM
Psalm 62:5–12
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For God alone I wait in silence;
truly, my hope is in God.
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God alone is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken.
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In God is my deliverance and my honor;
God is my strong rock and my refuge.
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Put your trust in God always, O people,
pour out your hearts before the one who is our refuge.
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Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath;
those of low estate cannot be trusted.
Placed on the scales together they weigh even less than a breath.
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Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride;
though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.
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God has spoken once, twice have I heard it,
that power belongs to God.
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Steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord,
for you repay all according to their deeds.
EPISTLE READING
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
Paul does not disapprove of marriage or other human social institutions.
He does, however, want Christians to live in the present in fervent
anticipation of God's future, which even now has dawned through the
death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from
now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none,
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and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those
who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as
though they had no possessions, 31and those who deal with the world as
though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is
passing away.
A: The Word of the Lord
C. Thanks be to God
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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
HOLY GOSPEL
St. Mark 1:14–20
C: Glory to you, O Lord
Before Jesus calls his first disciples, he proclaims a message that
becomes known as "the gospel" or good news from God. God is ready to
rule our lives. Those who realize this will respond with repentance and
faith.
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Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the
good news of God, 15and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom
of God has come near, repent, and believe in the good news." 16As
Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother
Andrew casting a net into the sea — for they were fishermen. 17And
Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people."
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And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19As he went a
little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who
were in their boat mending the nets. 20Immediately he called them; and
they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed
him.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SERMON
The Good News
The Time is Fulfilled
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
HYMN
Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
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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.
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;
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man.
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.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He 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
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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
P: Called to know, love, and follow you, O God, we pray for the church,
the world, and all in need.
A brief silence.
A: Lord God, call your whole church beyond small hopes and
halfhearted witness. Stir your people to risk everything for the sake
of your plan of salvation among us.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
A: Call our hearts to greater love for your creation, that we see its
goodness and bounty as a common trust to preserve for ages to
come.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
A: Call parliaments, councils, legislatures, and all governing bodies to
put aside divisive rhetoric and partisan rancor. Diminish our thirst for
personal victory and move us to seek the common good.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
A: Call this assembly to expand our vision to see your kingdom present
and working among us. Free us from all that hinders us from
following you.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
P: Call to the brokenhearted and all who hunger for healing. Enfold
them in the fullness of your embrace. Restore wholeness of body
and soul to all in need . . .
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
A: Call us to greater service through the example of your saints. We
thank you for the faith of those who have led us to know and follow
you.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
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P: Trusting your love and healing, O God, we commend to you all for
whom we pray, knowing you will hear and answer, through Christ our
Lord.
C: Amen.
PEACE
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
(The congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord.)
THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Thine the Amen
(verse 1)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
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PROPER PREFACE
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:
WORDS OF INSTITUTION (Blessing of Bread & Wine)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
P: Remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray,
P: Come to the table of mercy, where the feast of life is spread.
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COMMUNION HYMNS
Lamb of God
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He Knows My Name
Verse 1
I have a Maker,
He formed my heart.
Before even time began,
my life was in His hand.
Chorus
He knows my name,
He knows my every thought.
He sees each tear that falls
and hears me when I call.
Verse 2
I have a Father,
He calls me His own.
He'll never leave me
no matter where I go.
Chorus
Repeat Verse 2
Chorus
Ending:
He hears me when I call
In Moments Like These
In moments like these,
I sing out a song,
I sing out a love song to Jesus.
In moments like these I lift up my hands,
I lift up my hands to the Lord.
Singing I love you, Lord.
Singing I love you, Lord.
Singing I love you, Lord,
I love you.
Repeat
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Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
Lord, I lift Your name on high;
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life;
I’m so glad You came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way;
From the earth to the cross,
my debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,
Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Repeat
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
P: The body and blood of our Lord and risen Savior Jesus Christ
strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
C: Amen.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
P: Everlasting God, we bless you that you have brought us to the
mountaintop and fed us with the life and light of your Son. Send us
in his name from this place to bring light into dark corners, healing
where lives are torn, and nourishment to every hungry heart, in the
name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen.
WE ARE SENT OUT WITH JOY
BENEDICTION
P: The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
C: Amen
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SENDING SONG
Lord, Reign In Me
Over all the earth, You reign on high,
every mountain stream, every sunset sky.
But my one request, Lord, my only aim
is that You’d reign in me again.
Chorus:
Lord, reign in me, reign in Your power;
Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour.
‘Cause You are the Lord of all I am,
so won’t You reign in me again?
Over every thought, over every word,
may my life reflect the beauty of my Lord;
‘Cause You mean more to me than any earthly thing.
So won’t You reign in me again?
Repeat Chorus 2 times
DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace. Share the good news.
C: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
Deuteronomy 18:15–20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1–13
Mark 1:21–28
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THANK YOU TO OUR WORSHIP SERVANTS
Ministers
Preacher
Organ/Keyboard
Choir Director
Vocalists
Guitar
Drummer
Altar Guild
Bread Baker
Greeter
Lector
Communion Assist
Prayer
Crucifer
Ushers
All the people of Our Savior
Pastor Mike Herschberger
Lois Eige
Stacy Heil
Sandy Bishop, Randy Bishop, Denise Case,
Avery Case and Alyson Hicks
Allen Dale, Brian Danielson, Gordon Miller
and Carl Scafferi
Evan Hicks/Landyn Larson
Gary & Michelle Sease
Karen Adams
Chuck Ethington and Rhonda Herschberger
Rhonda Herschberger
Barb Behrends
Rhonda Herschberger
Megan Sills
Dan & Abby Kersbergen,
Mike & Phyllis Mazour and John Reardon
THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOR
TODAY – January 25
9:00 am
Worship
Annual Meeting
10:15 am
Sunday School
TUESDAY – January 27
6:30 am
Men’s Bible Study
WEDNESDAY – January 28
6:15 pm
Confirmation
6:30 pm
Praise Team
Newsletter Folders
THURSDAY – January 29
1:00 pm
Dominoes
7:00 pm
Bible Study
SATURDAY – January 31
9-10:30 am
Cub Scouts – Kent De Jong
SUNDAY – February 1
9:00 am
Worship
10:15 am
Sunday School
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOOD MORNING! We are happy you have joined us today to praise,
listen and be fed by Almighty God. Whoever you are and wherever you
are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here! Holy Communion is
celebrated at each worship service and we invite all believers to receive
the sacrament with us. Children who commune at their home church are
also welcome here; if your child does not commune please bring him/her
to the table for a blessing. The ushers will direct you to the table. Please
extend your hand if you desire to commune.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS today are given to the Glory of God by Dale &
Lois in honor of Dawn & Diane’s birthdays.
ATTENDANCE for this past Sunday was 121.
THE GIVING JUG RECIPIENT for 1st quarter of 2015 (Jan., Feb.,
March) recipient will be ARC of Marshall County. The ARC of Marshall
County is a group of volunteers that provide programs and services for
individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The volunteers are an informational resource and sponsor day camps,
summer camps, and weekly recreational programs for adults through out
the year. Service and Mission Committee.
SUNDAY FLOWERS - please sign up to provide flowers for worship in
memory or honor of loved ones or a friend. The beauty of flowers
testifies to God’s presence and love.
CARING CENTER 110 W. Main. We are in need of men’s clothes,
sweatshirts, jackets, winter coats, shoes and boots. We need children’s
winter clothes, boots, shoes and coats. For the women, we are in need
of winter clothes, coats, shoes and boots. We always take household
items, silverware, dishes, bedding, towels, lamps—all working and clean.
Our items are for those in need, they can come once a month, with limits
to be taken. All are free or free will offering to help pay our rent, lights
and insurance. Donna, Bonnie and I (Karen), volunteer from OSLC.
Please stop in and take a look. Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am to 1:00
pm. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR ITEMS TO THE CHURCH
AND PUT IN THE PROPER BOX IN THE ENTRY WAY.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT 2015 ELECTION—Parish
Planning Council Secretary, Julaine Duimstra; Treasurer, Ben Mauer;
Financial Secretary, Karen Adams; Property, Barry Gaarder; Service &
Mission, Carol Terry; Education, Sarah Auld; Outreach, Hap Kretzmann;
Youth, Landon Auld; SE Iowa Synod Convention delegates, Carol Terry
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and Landon Auld; 2016 nomination committee, Larry Park, Dawn
Wilson, Barry Gaarder, Larry Kester, Sarah Auld.
According to our Bylaws, any voting member of the congregation may
submit to the Nomination Committee additional names for inclusion on
the list of candidates. Such names shall be placed in nomination along
with the candidates already chosen provided such names are submitted
on or before December 15.
2015 nomination committee, Larry Park, Dawn Wilson, Barry Gaarder,
Evan Hicks, Sarah Auld.
Larry Park
641-485-6134
FIRST THIRD OF 2015 WORSHIP ASSISTANT SHEET is laying on the
table in the narthex. Please be sure to check your calendars and get
signed up to help with Sunday Worships. Thank you.
HOUSE OF COMPASSION WINTER SOUP BOWL LUNCHEON.
KC Hall, January 18th, 11 am – 1 pm, $5 children 5 and under, $10
adults. Enjoy homemade soups in specially crafted bowls to support our
services. A portion of the proceeds go to MHS.
THE ANNUAL LOVE BANQUET will be Saturday, February 14 at 6 pm
in the church fellowship hall. The evening will begin with wine and
cheese followed by a catered meal by Haley’s featuring roast pork
loin. Entertainment for the evening will feature music and ames. Singles
and couples are encouraged to come and join the fun! A free will
offering will be taken with the suggested amount (to cover out-of-pocket
expenses) of $12.50 per person.
FUN NIGHT OUT! TRIVIA NIGHT is back on Sat. Feb. 7th at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Marshalltown. Doors open at 6 p.m. and
questions begin at 7:00 p.m. Come for the friendly competition and an
adults only night out! Bring your own snacks for your table, beverages
available for purchase at the hall. Cost is $10 a player with an 8 player
max. per table. Please contact Sue Fink to reserve your table
today! [email protected] or 753-6953.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FAITH-BASED CURRICULUM
PRESCHOOL FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE? Consider St. Francis
Guardians Preschool! We offer a 3 & 4 year old program on T/TH and a
4 & 5 year old program on M/W/F. We also offer full day childcare for
children 3 years and older (including before and after school
care). Registration for both begins Tuesday, Feb. 17th @ 6:30
a.m. Spaces fill fast, so grab a coffee and come early! Please call Vicky
at 753-8744 or go to www.st-francis.net > Prospective Parents for more
information and to download the forms.
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IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY
OSL MEMBERS
Michelle Sease – recovering at home
Ronda Rohde – health issues
Arnie Hanke – health issues
Galen Behrends – health issues
Shirley Gregor – recovering after surgery
Gary Gifford – recovering after surgery
Chelsea Reinberg – Peace Corps in Zambia Africa
Ron Patton – health issues
Krista Pape – ongoing health concerns
WE REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS
Bob Seemuth – Southridge Nursing Home
Jean Eige – Southridge Nursing Home
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Fred Rohde – brother of Velma Eibs
Marv Josten – friend of Larry & Nancy Park
Katheryn Reno – friend of Amy Mills
Don and Ordell Jakel – uncles of Rhonda Herschberger
Virgil Hamilton – father of Mary Miller
Shirley Hamilton – mother of Mary Miller
Congregation of St. Mark Lutheran Church of St. Paul, MN.
Jami Jacobson – friend of Kathy Black
Liz Welch – friend of Kathy Black
Tracy Monzo – daughter of Dave Luthro
Larry Sievers – father of Denise Case
Kelly Whitmore – niece of Bev Slocum
Tom & Joy Weltsch – friends of John & Nancy Reardon
Clarence Sedgwick – father of Sandy Bishop
Ivan Pfantz – father of DeLee Freiberg
Connie Woosley – daughter-in-law of LaRue Woosley
Royce Van Cleave – brother of La Rue Woosley
Beulha Stinson – sister-in-law of Krista Pape
MILITARY
Jake Lutcavish – step grandson of Floyd & Ella Harthun
Garret Swank – grandson of Ken & Linda Lindblom
Cory Reiter & family – grandson of Karen Weltzin, stationed in Korea
John Otten – grandnephew of Doreen Hasenwinkel
Adam Miller – son of Gordon & Mary Miller
Please pray for our troops for their safety.
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