Worship & Praise Saint John’s Lutheran Church • Fort Collins, Colorado | | A SFebruary ervice of Sacred Worship 1, 2015 F S E 9:00 • piphany • ourth unday after am In Deuteronomy, God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak for God, and in Psalm 111, God shows the people the power of his works. For the church these are ways of pointing to the unique Godly authority people sensed in Jesus’ actions and words. We encounter that authority in God’s word, around which we gather, the word that trumps any lesser spirit that would claim power over us, freeing us to follow Jesus. —Sundays and Seasons Prelude “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” Del Fredin, organ a Gathering a Words of Welcome Announcements and shared greetings. Hymn “O Christ, Who Called the Twelve” LSB 856 3 Call to Worship Officiant: In the name of the Father and of the a Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Psalm 111 Officiant: Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. People: Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Officiant: Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. People: He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. Officiant: He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. People: He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. Officiant: The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. People: They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness. Officiant: He provided redemption for his people; People: He ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name. Officiant: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. People: To him belongs eternal praise. Confession Officiant: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. People: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Officiant: Let us then confess our sins to God, our Father. People: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. 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. We justly deserve your present and eternal punishment. 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. Absolution Officiant: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for you and for his sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the a Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. 4 Kyrie Officiant: People: Officiant: People: Officiant: Officiant: People: Officiant: People: 5 People: People: Dominus Vobiscum Officiant: Hymn of Praise` 6 Prayer of the Day Officiant: Let us pray. Almighty God, you know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. Be seated. a The Word a Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Today’s reading is part of a longer discourse in Deuteronomy, an updating of the law for the Israelite community as the people wait to enter the promised land. Here Moses assures the people that God will continue to guide them through prophets who will proclaim the divine word. Reader: The first lesson is from Deuteronomy, chapter eighteen. The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. For this is what you asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the Lord our God nor see this great fire anymore, or we will die.” The Lord said to me: “What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name. But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.” Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Paul is concerned about how some Corinthian Christians use their freedom in Christ as license to engage in non-Christian behavior that sets a damaging example to other, impressionable, believers. Christians have a responsibility to each other that their behavior does not cause a sister or brother to sin. Reader: The second lesson is from First Corinthians, chapter eight. Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God. So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”), yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. But not everyone possesses this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat sacrificial food they think of it as having been sacrificed to a god, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. 7 For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, with all your knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, won’t that person be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols? So this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. When you sin against them in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Gospel Acclamation Please stand. Mark 1:21–28 The story has barely begun, and already the battle is joined. Jesus sides with humanity against every force that would bring death and disease. These forces recognize Jesus and know what his power means for them. This, however, is only the first fight. The war will go on much longer. Officiant: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the first chapter. People: They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee. Officiant: This is the Gospel of our Lord. People: Be seated. 8 Hymn “Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure” LSB 533 Sermon Hear this message again: stream it from www.StJohnsFC.org or contact the church office for a CD. 9 a Our Response a Nicene Creed Please stand. We believe in 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 fully 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 in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian 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. Be seated. Offering Please fill out a Friendship Card to register your presence at worship. The ushers will pass plates through each pew to collect your offering and card. Anthem “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” Handbell Choir Please stand. 10 Offertory Prayer of the Church After each petition: Officiant: Lord, in your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. a Preface Officiant: People: Officiant: Communion 11 a People: Officiant: People: People: Officiant: It is truly good, right and salutary … evermore praising you and saying: Officiant: Let us pray. People: 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. Officiant: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is my a body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup after supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in my a blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often 12 as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And also with you. (sung) Be seated. Anthem “I Love to Tell the Story” Handbell Choir 13 Hymn “God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets’ Sons” LSB 682 14 Song “Come to the Table” 15 Song “Invitation Fountain” 16 Hymn “Come, O Fount of Every Blessing” LSB 686 Please stand. Post-Communion Canticle 17 Post-Communion Collect Officiant: Let us pray. O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank you that for his sake you have given us pardon and peace in this sacrament, and we ask you not to forsake your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit, that we may be enabled to serve you constantly; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. a Sending a Benediction Officiant: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and a give you peace. People: Amen. 18 Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” LW 297 a 19 a To God Be the Glory Postlude “Herald, Sound the Note of Judgment” Del Fredin, organ | Announcements TODAY AT SAINT JOHN’S Welcome! Visitors: Thank you for joining us today! Please visit the Welcome Center if you have questions about Saint John’s or special needs that we can address. In Our Prayers: This morning we offer prayers for Eric Gardner (recovering), Arnold Sanderson (rehab), Nora Grace Lock (newborn daughter of Kevin and Deidre Lock) and Barb McNeely (ongoing health issues). Additional petitions in today’s prayers will be offered using only first names out of respect for the privacy of those concerned. We offer special prayers of Christian comfort and eternal hope for the family and friends of: DD Dorothy Benedict, who died January 24. A memorial service was held at Saint John’s on January 29. DD Janice Hill, who died January 17. A funeral service was held at Saint John’s on January 24. Chancel Flowers: Given by Chuck and Joyce Hart to the glory of God. 9:00 am Worship Service: Blended (traditional and contemporary elements) service. Worship Center Non-Alcoholic Wine and Gluten-Free Wafers Available for Holy Communion: The wine is in the cups in the center of the communion trays, and gluten-free wafers are available upon request. 10:00 am Fellowship : Come downstairs for coffee, donuts and conversation. Large Fellowship Hall 10:20 am Sunday School: In today’s lesson, on Jesus and the little children , the children continue their journey through the story of Jesus’ life. Rooms 201–205 (West Wing); Children should grab a snack from the Large Fellowship Hall and then head right up to Classroom 201 for games and crafts (led by Chris and Diana Fields) before Sunday School Opening (which begins at 10:30 am). 10:30 am Community—We Are Not Alone: This is the final session of our study on the richness and joy that is found in the Lord’s Church alone and the life that is lived there together as Christians in community. Large Fellowship Hall 11:30 am First Sunday “Eat and Greet” Potluck: Bring a dish to share and stick around after the Bible Study Hour to enjoy good food and great fellowship at this picnic lunch, hosted by the Board of Fellowship. 11:30 am, Large Fellowship Hall THIS WEEK’S BIBLE STUDIES AND EVENTS Tuesday ChristLife Fort Collins (Campus Ministry): Students, you are invited to attend this weekly campus Bible study sponsored by Saint John’s Lutheran and Peace With Christ Lutheran. 7:00 pm, Downstairs Senior Youth Room at Saint John’s; Visit the “ChristLife Fort Collins” Facebook group page for more information. Mission Guild Meeting and Bible Study: The meeting will include a Bible study entitled, “God’s Valentine to Us”. 7:00 pm, Room 301; All ladies are invited to join us as guests. Wednesday Woman-to-Woman: The Woman-to-Woman Bible group is studying from the book “Bless These Lips” by Sharla Fritz. 9:00 am, Room 301; Child care provided. Bread of Life: We are studying the Gospel according to Matthew. 9:30 am, Room 302; All are welcome to come on Wednesday mornings; child care is provided. Thursday Choir and Bell Choir Rehearsal: Share your musical gifts with the congregation by adding your musical talent to the choir, bell choir or band—we’re always seeking out new musicians interested in lending their talents to help lead worship at Saint John’s. Choir meets at 5:30 pm in the Worship Center; Bell Choir meets at 6:30 pm in Room 302; Contact Tom Miles for more details or with questions. Friday Men’s Bible Breakfast: All men are invited to enjoy breakfast and an interesting group Bible study on Exodus. 6:30 am, The Egg & I (2809 S College Ave) Next Sunday New Life Festival Planning Meeting: Anyone interested in helping with this year’s New Life Festival should come join us after the Bible Study Hour next Sunday; we’ll need assistance with planning, setup between now and April and running stations the morning of the Festival. 11:30 am, Small Fellowship Hall; The New Life Festival will be held the morning of Holy Saturday, April 4! Boy Scout Troop 96 Pancake Breakfast: Our scout troop will be serving their annual pancake and sausage breakfast after the worship service. 10:00 am, Large Fellowship Hall; $5/$3 tickets available at the door. Monthly Connect: This women’s Bible study meets in members’ homes once a month; their current book club-style study is “Becoming a Woman of Prayer” by Cynthia Heald. Contact Kimberly Pepmiller ([email protected] or 226-1034) for more information. COMING SOON TO SAINT JOHN’S Sun, Feb. 15 Transfiguration: In the Transfiguration, the culmination of the Epiphany Season, Jesus is revealed to his disciples as the Son of God, glowing “as bright as a flash of lightning.” 9:00 am, Worship Center Wed, Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday: On Ash Wednesday, we begin the holy season of Lent by reflecting on our mortality, but also rejoicing in our hope: that Jesus, our Savior, suffered and died to rescue us from sin and save us from the finality of death. 11:00 am and 6:30 pm services, meals at Noon and 5:45 pm, Worship Center MINISTRY TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Staff Submission Deadlines: Announcements are due by Wednesday at Noon; newsletter articles are due by the 15th. Submit items to Tom Miles in the church office (482-5316; [email protected]). | | Campus ChristLife Fort Collins (Campus Ministry): We are excited to be partnering with Peace With Christ to sponsor this Lutheran campus ministry at CSU, and are seeking your help! If you are able to donate snacks for Tuesday night meetings, please contact Sharon Gibbons ([email protected] or 635-9683). Human Needs Emergency Help: If you need emergency financial help, please contact the church office for counseling and assistance. You are also welcome to visit Saint John’s Food and Clothing Bank Tuesday mornings between 9:00 and 11:30. Food and Clothing Bank Needs: We are seeking donations of non-perishable food items, new or gently-used clothing (especially men’s jeans and children’s clothing size three and up) and small household items. Drop off your donations in the basket by the Welcome Center. Members A Note from Adam, Jennifer and Henrietta Musgrave: We want to extend a big thank you for all your warm thoughts, cards and prayers during our recent move; we will dearly miss our Saint John’s family! The Musgraves will be moving into their rental home in California in mid-February; their new address is 2654 Clearcrest Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028. A Note from Gilda Mark: I want to express my gratitude to the wonderful community of Saint John’s for all your prayers and support while I was coping with thyroid cancer. The prognosis is good, and I’m expected to make a full recovery. A Note from Eric Gardner: I just can’t say thanks enough for all the prayers and thoughts from everyone here at Saint John’s; they made a major contribution to my quick recovery. Preschool Gift Certificate Fundraiser: You can purchase gift cards from many different stores, restaurants and Mary Kay Cosmetics at the Welcome Center—they make great gifts, and a percentage of the face value you pay goes to the Preschool. Community Tune in to The Lutheran Hour: LutheranHour.org or listen on Sunday mornings. 850 KOA at 6:00 am or 1310 KFKA at 9:30 am. Lutheran Chorale Day of Singing and Learning: All singers are invited to come for a fun day of music education and singing centered around Lee Holdridge’s “Hymns Triumphant”, a cantata made up of familiar hymns in beautiful arrangements. February 7, 9:00 am, day of singing; February 8, 3:00 pm performance, Holy Cross Lutheran, Wheat Ridge; Visit www.TheLutheranChoral.org for details. Christ Clinic Available for Those With Limited Access to Healthcare: Free care for those without insurance or with high deductibles or copays or who are on Medicaid but cannot find a doctor is available from all-volunteer Christ Clinic. Mondays, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Faith Church (3920 S Shields); Call 481-2390 for information or an appointment (visits by appointment only). Apologetics Seminar: Dr Steven Hein, Director of the Concordia Institute for Christian Studies in Monument, Colorado, will be speaking on Christian apologetics by investigating the Book of Mormon and looking at the case against and for authentic Biblical revelation. February 6 and 7, Peace With Christ Lutheran (1412 W Swallow Rd); RSVP to Randy (970-775-7173 or [email protected]) Theology on Tap: Join us for “real people … real topics … real beer”—fellowship, foam and an engaging Lutheran guest speaker. 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of every month, Grimm Brothers Brewhouse (623 Denver Ave, Loveland); Bring a friend! | | 305 East Elizabeth Street www.StJohnsFC.org Fort Collins, CO 80524 [email protected] Office 482-5316 Fax 482-5028 Open Arms Preschool 482-1357 The church office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – Noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Participants in Worship Preacher & Officiant Rev. Shawn Nettleton Organ Del Fredin Band Sam Gardner Maribeth Buss Tom Miles Kala Loptien Trudi Geilenkirchen Chancel Bell Choir Kimberly Pepmiller Maribeth Buss Nelly Sanford Sam Gardner Sharon Gibbons Sue Gardner Tracy Young Trudi Geilenkirchen Altar Guild Cindy Starck Darlene Sanderson Lay Ministers Anita Walters Dale Walters RoxAnn KarkhoffSchweizer Senior Pastor Rev. Shawn Nettleton [email protected] cell 970-305-2420 Custodian Don Walker Usher Jerry Roth Karen Hofmaier Kim Yee Lay Reader Tom Niichel Sound Leon Knox Head Usher Don Gibbons Trustee Don Gibbons Welcome Center Donna Wolf Video Stephen Maffett Greeters Leon and Arlene Knox Ron Young Nursery Brooke Benson Saint John’s Staff Accountant Parish Administrator Jeannie Benson [email protected] Tom Miles [email protected] cell 690-3746 Open Arms Preschool Director Kandy Wise [email protected] Copyright Notices and Acknowledgments Songs and titles are from available sources, are public domain or are covered under CCLI #55566. Scriptures are from “The Holy Bible, NIV” (©2010 International Bible Society). Some service elements adapted, with permission, from “Lutheran Worship” (©1982 Concordia Publishing House) and “Sundays and Seasons” (©2012 Augsburg Fortress). Joyfully SHARE Christ’s love, SPREAD God’s Word and SERVE all people!
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