TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
1960 East Johns Avenue
Decatur, Illinois 62521 - Phone 217-422-3630
The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 8, 2015
Our hymns for today: 790, 727, (637, 664, 578), 917
Rev. John Laux
Mary Lou Gardner
Amy Mazzeo
Daniel Gibson
Pastor
Secretary
Organist
LSA Teacher
Pastor Laux – [email protected]
Office – [email protected]
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AS WE GATHER
We welcome all who have come to this house of God today. God can and does meet us here in special
ways in our common worship. But God also comes to us unexpectedly, just as He did when He surprised
us by appearing on an ordinary night in an obscure town in the form of a baby boy. Please introduce
yourself at the door and fill out an attendance card available in the pew. If you would like a visit, prayer or
just information, please note that on the card.
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Gracious God of endings and beginnings, we commit to Your grace and forgiveness the year now
completed and commend to Your kindness the year now beginning. Throughout the coming weeks and
months make the presence of Your Holy Spirit known in our lives, drawing us ever closer to Jesus, our
Lord and our Redeemer, in whose wondrous name we make all of our beginnings. Amen.
Divine Service Setting Three, Page 184
Opening Hymn
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
LSB 790
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The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.
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In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our
Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord,
and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
O almighty God, merciful Father,
I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have
ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am
heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless
mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved
Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.
Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the
Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my
Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of
the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Introit
Ps. 13:3–5; antiphon: Ps. 13:6
I will sing | to the LORD,*
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because he has dealt bountifully | with me.
Consider and answer me, O | LORD my God;*
light up my eyes, lest I sleep the | sleep of death,
lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed | over him,”*
lest my foes rejoice because I am | shaken.
But I have trusted in your | steadfast love;*
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the beginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
I will sing | to the LORD,*
because he has dealt bountifully | with me.
Gloria Patri
Kyrie
Gloria in Excelsis
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Salutation and Collect of the Day
P The Lord be with you.
C And with thy spirit.
P Let us pray.
O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your
heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son,
our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
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Old Testament Reading
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Do you not know? Do you not hear?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
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It is he who sits above the circle of the earth,
and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers;
who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
and spreads them like a tent to dwell in;
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who brings princes to nothing,
and makes the rulers of the earth as emptiness.
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Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown,
scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,
when he blows on them, and they wither,
and the tempest carries them off like stubble.
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To whom then will you compare me,
that I should be like him? says the Holy One.
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Lift up your eyes on high and see:
who created these?
He who brings out their host by number,
calling them all by name,
by the greatness of his might,
and because he is strong in power
not one is missing.
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Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
“My way is hidden from the LORD,
and my right is disregarded by my God”?
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Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
Isaiah 40:21–31
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the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
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He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.
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Even youths shall faint and be weary,
and young men shall fall exhausted;
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but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
A This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual
Praise the LORD, all | nations!*
Extol him, all | peoples!
For great is his steadfast | love toward us,*
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory | due his name;*
bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!
Epistle
Ps. 117:1–2a; 96:8
1 Corinthians 9:16–27
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For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me.
Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but not
of my own will, I am still entrusted with a stewardship. 18What then is my reward? That in my
preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the
gospel. 19For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more
of them. 20To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as
one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law.
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To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but
under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. 22To the weak I became weak, that
I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
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I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. 24Do you not
know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may
obtain it. 25Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable
wreath, but we an imperishable. 26So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.
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But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should
be disqualified.
A This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
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Alleluia and Verse
Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 1st chapter, vs. 29-39
Mark 1:29–39
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And immediately [Jesus] left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with
James and John. 30Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him
about her. 31And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she
began to serve them. 32That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or
oppressed by demons. 33And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34And he healed
many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit
the demons to speak, because they knew him. 35And rising very early in the morning, while it was
still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 36And Simon and
those who were with him searched for him, 37and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is
looking for you.” 38And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there
also, for that is why I came out.” 39And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their
synagogues and casting out demons.
P This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Apostles' Creed
C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
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He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life T everlasting. Amen.
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Sermon Hymn
Sermon
Sermon Text
“On Eagles' Wings”
LSB 727
“With Wings Like Eagles”
Isaiah 40:29-31
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Offertory
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Offering
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Prayer of the Church
Preface
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It is truly meet, right, and salutary . . . evermore praising You and saying:
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Sanctus
Lord's Prayer
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The Words of Our Lord
P 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 T body,
which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”
P 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 T blood, which is
shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of
Me.”
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei
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Today we celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Body and Blood in which we joyfully receive Christ’s Body
and Blood, under bread and wine, for the forgiveness of our sins. As we celebrate the Sacrament we also
give public confession to our unity in the Christian Faith. This unity of faith in what we believe is normally
identified through the rite of Confirmation. Therefore, we invite communicant members of this
congregation, or another congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to commune. Visitors
who desire to partake in the Lord’s Supper are encouraged and welcome to join in a class of instruction
leading to confirmation. Please speak to Pastor Laux regarding your desire and may you receive the gifts
of our Lord Jesus through faith this Divine Service.
Distribution
Distribution Hymns
“Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord”
“Fight the Good Fight”
“Thy Strong Word”
LSB 637
LSB 664
LSB 578
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Nunc Dimittis
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Thanksgiving
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Let us pray.
O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving kindness sent Your
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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 constantly to serve You;
through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Salutation and Benedicamus
Benediction
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Closing Hymn
“Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise”
LSB 917
Hearty congratulations to Rebecca Morris, daughter of Dave and Bonnie Morris,
who made the Dean’s List (again!) at SIU-Edwardsville. You go, girl!! We’re
proud of you!!
These dates are still available to sponsor altar flowers: Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 15,
Mar 22, Mar 29, Apr 5, May 17, Jun 14, Jun 28, Aug 2, Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 18,
Oct 25, Dec 13
The worship folders have now all been sponsored. Thank you for your generosity!
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CHILDREN’S BULLETINS may be found on the stand just outside the center sanctuary doors.
P.A. DEVICE AVAILABLE - Please see an usher if you have difficulty hearing.
PEW CUSHIONS are available from a box near the Usher’s Stand. Help yourself and please feel free to
leave them in your seat after services.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TODAY AT 10:15 A. M. Nursery thru 8th Grade - Downstairs Sunday
School Classrooms.
HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY - Tracie England - Library
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Pastor Laux - Fellowship Hall
GOLDEN HEIRS - “Good News” - Harry Kaminski - Conference Room
THE CHURCH OFFICE regularly scheduled hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday.
Pastor Laux is available on Monday and will be in the office other than for meetings, calls, etc. Pastor
Laux is normally scheduled off on Friday. In the event of an EMERGENCY, you may call Pastor Laux at
home 875-4560 or cell phone 521-3372. Trinity’s FAX number is 422-8901, office e-mail address is
[email protected], and Pastor’s e-mail address is [email protected]
Weekly Average Offering 2015_____________________ $3647.80
Weekly Offerings Needed for 2015 Budget___________ $3495.02
Weekly Average Attendance for 2015_________________101
THIS WEEK AT TRINITY:
Sunday, February 8, 2015
9:00 AM – Worship Service
10:15 AM – Sunday School, High School Bible Study, Adult Bible Study
Monday, February 9, 2015
Limited Office Hours
7:00 PM – LSA School Board Meeting @ LSA
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
7:00 PM =- Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
1:30 PM - LWML
6:30 PM – Wednesday Night Bible Study
Thursday, February 12, 2014
8:30 AM – Quilters
10:30 AM – Midweek Bible Study
Sunday, February 15, 2015
9:00 AM – Worship Service
10:15 AM – Sunday School, High School Bible Study, Adult Bible Study
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Leading us in worship today:
The Officiant
The Organist
The Elders
The Acolyte
The Ushers
The Greeters
The Altar Guild
The Offering Counters
Rev. John Laux
Amy Mazzeo
John Casebeer, Jim Harper
Ryan Wheeler
Daniel Gibson, Dave Morris, John Weaver
Eileen Rodgers, Virginia Ryan
Stephanie Welch
Kent Welch, Stephanie Welch
Our Volunteers for Sunday, February 15, 2015
The Officiant
The Organist
The Elders
The Acolyte
The Ushers
The Greeters
The Altar Guild
The Offering Counters
Rev. John Laux
Amy Mazzeo
Zeb Poland, Dave Morris
Brandon Kurecki
Kent Welch, Mike Kurecki, Dick Kresin
Bonnie Morris, Loraine Birmingham, Carol Bork
Edythe Bork
Bill Buechsenschuetz, Diana Buechsenschuetz
Family prayers for Ruth Karloski,
Bob Kellam, Stacey Kellam
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by
Mick and Lynette Dukeman for blessings received
The worship folders are given to the glory of God by
Mick and Lynette Dukeman for blessings received
Lent is almost upon us and we have 3 midweeks that do not yet have sponsors for
the Lenten suppers. The dates are Wednesday, March 11, Wednesday March 18
and Wednesday March 25. If your group would like to sponsor one of these dates,
please give me a call in the office. Thanks!
Mary Lou
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KFF IS LOOKING FOR ANY STUDENT WHO WILL ATTEND THE
HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
Any student thinking about attending the LSA High School for school year 2015-2016 should
report your intention to any KFF Scholarship committee member no later than Sunday, February
15th. We realize this seems early, but the process for receiving KFF Scholarship money is
long. We must get started in order to communicate in a timely manner what students we will be
helping. It is imperative that deadlines be met.
Currently, both KFF Scholarship recipients are Seniors so applications are being solicited only
from NEW students.
Committee members are: Kristy Harner, Harry Kaminski, Ilene McQuality and John Weaver
SCRIPS Help the KFF Scholarship Program!!
ORDERS ACCEPTED
01/25/2015
02/08/2015
02/22/2015
03/08/2015
03/22/2015
ORDERS DELIVERED
02/01/2015
02/15/2015
03/01/2015
03/15/2015
03/29/2015
Kroger is no longer participating in the SCRIP Program.
Buying SCRIP cards for Jerry Pelz and NE Community Fund? The KFF committee
will put them in a Christmas card with your name and address and deliver them for
you. We provide this service to you all year, but we’re especially pleased to be able to
help you out during the Christmas season!
GOOD NEWS!! Subway has increased its contribution from 3% to 6 % effective
immediately.
The KFF Committee
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LSA NEWS
The Lutheran School Association is seeking names and candidates for two positions for the
upcoming 2015-2016 school year. LSA is looking for a called Upper-Level (High School)
Science & Religion position. They are also seeking a High School Principal. To submit a name
or resume, contact LSA’s Executive Director Kyle Karsten at [email protected] or 2332001. LSA will begin interviewing by the end of February.
February 26th – LSA PTL Fundraiser Features Nelson's Chicken Dinners: LSA’s PTL will be
holding a Nelson’s Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on February 26th from 4 – 7 pm, drive-thru
style. Nelson's has been featured in a variety of area fundraisers. Their mouth-watering,
hearty chicken dinners with green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and dessert are the
answer to our prayers these cold and cloudy winter days! Tickets are on sale for $9 and will
be sold through February 15th. Please pay by check or correct change. Tickets will be sold on
Sundays at church starting February 1st. If you are interested in buying or selling tickets or
helping out that night, please contact Heather Meadows at 855-0806 (or text) or
[email protected]. Our goal is to sell 400 tickets. We need volunteers to sell tickets
at our churches and basketball games and 18-24 volunteers for the day of the event.
Here are a couple of address changes to place in your directory:
Ryan, Lauren and Jude Olson have moved to 103 N. Orchard Street,
PO Box 154, Oreana, Illinois 62554
Bob Grabowski’s new address is: c/o McKinley Court, 500 W. McKinley,
Room 216, Decatur, Illinois 62526
Drew, Stephanie, Carson, Jackson and Hudson Miller’s address is 1329
Katie’s Way, Forsyth, Illinois 62535
If anyone else has moved and needs to change their address with me, or if I have failed to publish an
address change for anyone, please call the office Tuesday through Friday, from 9 AM to 3 PM and give
me your changes. If I am not here when you call, just leave the information on the answering machine
and I’ll get it. Thanks!
Mary Lou
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There is a lovely new piece of art hanging on the wall behind the altar. This beautiful work was the
brainchild of Esther Miller and was crafted by her with hand painting done by Ilene McQuality. Here, in
Esther’s words, is an explanation of how the quilt came into being and what each square symbolizes:
Pastor Laux, the inspiration for this wall hanging came from a quilt that was
on display at St. Lorenz Evangelical Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod in
Frankenmuth, Michigan. Our wall hanging represents our Trinity Lutheran.
Row 1 - the 1st block is, of course, a replica of one of our stained glass windows;
the 2nd block is the dove in flight as a reminder of Jesus' Baptism; the 3rd block
is a replica of our large cross in the sanctuary and symbolizes the Crucifixion.
Row 2 - the 1st block is our pulpit from where you teach us all about God's word;
the 2nd block is our beautiful house of worship; the 3rd block is the communion
cup and reminds us of this Holy Sacrament.
Row 3 - the 1st block is the Nativity Scene and reminds us of the true meaning
of Christmas; the 2nd block is the Holy Bible and the verse "God so loved the
World...........” and it’s one of my favorite verses and promises us eternal life;
the 3rd block is the Lamb which reminds us that He is reigning on His throne.
This project was so inspirational and I felt as though God himself was working
through me. There were many times when I felt it would never be finished. The
persistence and physical stamina had to come from a Superior Being. The
choices for the blocks also seemed to jump out at me when I was searching for
ideas. It has been a real blessing to create something that has so much
meaning for me. My hope is that you and our congregation get as much
meaning and pleasure from this as I have.
Esther Miller
Very Happy Birthday To:
Hannah Harper
Mark Hunter
Becky Alexander
Jean Crane
Daniel Gibson
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