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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
February 8, 2015
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A Sandusky Area Lutherans in Mission Congregation
503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-2112 [email protected]
John Mawhirter, Pastor
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM, Director of Faith Formation
February 8, 2015 - 8:00 &10:30 a.m. Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
(please stand)
“Kingsfold”
Robert Powell
Gathering
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Pastor: In the name of God the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Pastor: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.
People: If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in
darkness, we lie and do not do what is true.
Pastor: But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with
one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
People: Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, the light no darkness can
overcome.
(Silence for reflection and self-examination)
Pastor: Most merciful God,
People: troubled and penitent we confess our sins to you. Our deeds are evil; we
have loved darkness rather than the light. We languish in the shadow of
death. Let your mercy dawn upon us for the sake of Jesus Christ your
Son, that our hope may rest in him alone, and not in any power or
wisdom of our own. Within our hearts, and in our lives let there be
light!
Pastor: God, who once commanded light to shine out of the darkness, has shone in
our hearts to give the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of
Jesus Christ, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised
for our justification. For his sake your sins are forgiven. By the power of the
Holy Spirit, walk as children of light.
People: Amen.
Hymn #733
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
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Pastor:
Sisters and brothers in Christ, beloved children of God; grace, mercy, and peace
be with you all.
People: And also with you.
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Prayer of the Day
Pastor: Let us pray. Our eyes have seen, O God-People: a woman, leaping from bed, now feverishly bustles about the kitchen.
The lame jump for joy. The paralyzed are dancing.
Pastor: Our ears have heard-People: as with the deaf we hearken to the shouts of the mute. Those who were
diseased are crying for joy. The demon-possessed are singing your
Spirit’s song.
Pastor: Filled with such images…
People: …such sounds…
Pastor: fit us for service. Then we will join Christ on his mission:
People: “Let us go to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message
there also!”
Pastor: Through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. He lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now…
People: and forever. Amen.
(please be seated)
Word
FIRST READING:
Isaiah 40:21–31
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Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the
beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22It 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 live in; 23who brings
princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. 24Scarcely are they
planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows
upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. 25To whom
then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. 26Lift up your eyes
on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them,
calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is
missing. 27Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the
LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God"? 28Have you not known? Have you not
heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does
not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29He gives power to the
faint, and strengthens the powerless. 30Even youths will faint and be weary, and the
young will fall exhausted;31but those 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.
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
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(8:00)
Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
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Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises | to our God!
How pleasant it is to honor | God with praise!
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The LORD re- | builds Jerusalem,
and gathers the ex- | iles of Israel. R
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The LORD heals the | brokenhearted
and binds | up their wounds.
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The LORD counts the number | of the stars
and calls them all | by their names. R
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Great is our LORD and might- | y in power;
there is no limit | to God's wisdom.
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The LORD lifts | up the lowly,
but casts the wicked | to the ground. R
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Sing to the LORD | with thanksgiving;
make music upon the harp | to our God,
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who covers the heav- | ens with clouds
and prepares rain for the earth,
making grass to grow up- | on the mountains. R
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God provides food | for the cattle
and for the young ravens | when they cry.
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God is not impressed by the might | of a horse,
and has no pleasure in the speed | of a runner,
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but finds pleasure in those who | fear the LORD,
in those who await God's steadfast love.20c | Hallelujah! R
SECOND READING:
1 Corinthians 9:16–23
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If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid
on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! 17For if I do this of my own will, I
have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. 18What then
is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so
as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.
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For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that
I might win more of them. 20To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To
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those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the
law) so that I might win those under the law. 21To those outside the law I became as one
outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that
I might win those outside the law. 22To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the
weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. 23I do
it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
(please stand for the Gospel)
Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to the 1st chapter of Mark
People: Glory to you, O Lord.
GOSPEL
Mark 1:29–39
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As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with
James and John. 30Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told
him about her at once. 31He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the
fever left her, and she began to serve them.
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That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed
with demons. 33And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34And he cured 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.
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In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted
place, and there he prayed. 36And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37When
they found him, they said to him, "Everyone is searching for you." 38He answered, "Let
us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for
that is what I came out to do." 39And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the
message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, O Christ.
(please be seated)
(10:30) Cherub Choir
“God Loved The World So Much That He Gave”
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L. Bollhagen
Children’s Message
(8:00) Senior Choir
“Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him”
Sermon
David Dunbar
“Beyond”
(please stand)
“I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say”
Hymn #611
(10:30 – go to the Nicene Creed, page 9)
(8:00 continues)
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he
ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
(please be seated)
Offering:
(please stand)
Adagio on “St. Anne”
Offertory Hymn #814
Paul Manz
“Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am”
Prayers of the People
Leader: Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
LORD'S PRAYER
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
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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Benediction
Hymn #632
“O God, Our Help In Ages Past”
Dismissal
Pastor: Go in peace. Share the good news.
People: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Alice Jordan
(10:30 continued)
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, 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. 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 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 the People
Leader: Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
(please be seated)
Offering:
Adagio on “St. Anne”
(please stand)
Offertory Hymn #814
“Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am”
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Paul Manz
Offertory Prayer
Pastor: Let us pray. Almighty God, through the power of your grace you have
transformed us-People: from sin’s slaves to your own children.
Pastor: Transform us again, by your Spirit-People: that we may be your servants.
Pastor: Accept these gifts.
People: They are signs of service.
Pastor: Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
Meal
Pastor:
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy…we praise your name and join their
unending hymn:
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Pastor: You are indeed holy, almighty and merciful God…For as often as we eat of this
bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Pastor: Remembering, therefore…To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be all
honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.
LORD’S PRAYER
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
(please be seated)
Distribution of Communion
Communion Hymn #656 “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”
(please stand)
Pastor: The body and blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and
keep you in his grace.
People: Amen.
POST- COMMUNION PRAYER
Pastor: Let us pray. Filled with this rich food, O Christ,
People: we are strengthened to accomplish what you came to do.
Pastor: Send us out, O Christ,
People: to proclaim your message throughout the world.
Pastor: You are the Lord forevermore.
People: Amen.
Benediction
Sending
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Hymn #632
“O God, Our Help In Ages Past”
Dismissal
Pastor: Go in peace. Share the good news.
People: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Alice Jordan
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Worship leaders today are:
Presiding Minister: Rev. Monty Kaufman
Organist: Ron Borchardt
Senior Choir Director: Ron Albert
Cherub Choir Directors: Jenn Long & Tricia Stradtman
Greeters: Brad & Beth Wimmer
Acolytes: (8:00) Karlee Ann Chapman (10:30) Lily Gross
Crucifers: (8:00) Blake Smith (10:30) Lexy Henkle
Lectors: (8:00) Jean Bossetti (10:30) Carol Albert
Children’s Message: Laurie Mears
Prayers of the People: Laura Stellhorn
Altar Guild: Elisia Smith
Serving Bread: (10:30) Judy Mears
Communion Assistants: (10:30) Suzanne Jeffery & Ron Dahs
Ushers: (8:00)) Sharon Lavey, Darlene Lowery, John Chapman, Tom Wieber,
Jim & Kris Stradtman, Janet Stradtman
(10:30) Greg, Tami & Sara Schultz, Dave Mears, Evan Pearston
Sound Board: (8:00) Janet Stradtman (10:30) Dean Meyers
Gathering Hosts: Greg & Tami Schultz
Offering Recorders: Elaine Conley, Jean Bossetti, Barbara Garrett
Welcome to Zion! In Isaiah it is the one God who sits above the earth and numbers
the stars—it is that God who strengthens the powerless. So in Jesus’ healing work we
see the hand of the creator God, lifting up the sick woman to health and service
(diakonia). Like Simon’s mother –in-law, we are lifted up to health and diakonia.
Following Jesus, we strengthen the powerless; like Jesus, we seek to renew our own
strength in quiet times of prayer. If you are new to our community and would like to
share a message with the pastor, please make use of the worship cards in the back of the
seats. Welcome to Zion!
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Today is Boy Scout Sunday at Zion. We celebrate the longstanding relationship the
congregation has with Boy Scout Troop 8 and Cub Scout Pack 8. If you are
interested in hearing, seeing and experiencing the exciting joy of scouting, ask a
scout following worship.
Today Zion welcomes Pastor Monty Kaufman as our guest minister. We
would like to thank him for sharing his time and talents with us.
One side vase is given in honor of the birthday
of Steve Boesch by his family.
One side vase is given in honor of Scout Sunday
by Greg & Tami Schultz.
The center vase is given in loving memory of the birthday of
Marvin C. Evans by his wife, Janet and Family.
Saturday, January 31, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. (60)
Sunday, February 1 – 8:00 a.m. (51) 10:30 a.m. (75)
Care and Share volunteers for Friday, February 13, 2015 are:
Virginia Neuman, Bruce Bravard, Chris Hamilton, Laura Stellhorn
Care & Share is always in need of various food items but has asked that Zion members
bring in BARS OF SOAP during the month of February.
In addition they are always in need of baby food, diapers and plastic bags.
The 2015 Flower Chart is now posted. Please take the opportunity to sign up
for your special Sunday in honor or memory of a loved one.
Prices for side vases are once again $20 and center vases are $25.
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First Communion Exploration
For anyone who is ready to explore the Sacrament of Holy Communion,
meeting dates for child and parent(s) are Wednesdays: February 25, March
4, 11, and 18. To register or for more information, call Carolyn at
(419) 625-2112.
PIANO!! FREE to a good home! You move. Call the church office for more
details. (419) 625-2112.
Donate items for Lutheran World Relief Kits to help people in need.
This Lenten season, our congregation is taking part in LWR’s Baskets of Promise appeal.
Each week in Lent, we’ll collect items to form LWR Personal Care Kits that help
impoverished people stay healthy in life’s most challenging situations.
Next week we’ll be collecting 4 to 5 ounce bar soap, any brand in its original wrapping.
Please bring your donations to worship next Sunday and leave them in the box in the
Gathering Room. If you have any questions please contact Carolyn Steinfeldt at
419-625-2112 or [email protected]
Reminder: Church Council will meet on Wednesday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m.
Council reports will be emailed and hard copies are available in the office.
The next Crossroads Dinner will be served on March 19, 2015. The
menu has been planned and desserts have already been provided. We
are in need of donations pasta sauce, ziti noodles, mozzarella cheese,
garlic bread, bags of salad and dressing. Volunteers to cook the meal at
home (simple recipe provided) and serve the dinner at Crossroads. If you
are willing to help in any of these areas, please contact Robin in the
church office, 419-625-2112. Monetary donations are also accepted. Thank You!
January 2015
YTD
Income & Transfers:
$25,312.40
$25,312.40
Expenses:
$35,473.13
($10,160.73)
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$35,473.13
($10,160.73)
Easter Garden 2015
Zion Lutheran Church offers you the opportunity to participate in decorating the church
for Easter. The church will be offering the option to purchase Lilies, Hydrangeas,
Hyacinths, Mums and Tulips.
If you would like to order one or more plants in memory of or in honor of a loved one,
you may do so by filling out the information below and returning it to the church office
by Sunday, March 15, 2015.
Please circle whether in honor or memory:
I wish to order_______ lily(ies) in memory/honor of: Cost: $10.00 each
______________________________________________________________
I wish to order_______ hydrangea(s) in memory/honor of: Cost: $18.00 each
______________________________________________________________
I wish to order_______ hyacinth(s) in memory/honor of: Cost: $9.00 each
______________________________________________________________
I wish to order_______ mum(s) in memory/honor of: Cost: $13.00 each
______________________________________________________________
I wish to order_______ tulip(s) in memory/honor of: Cost: $9.00 each
______________________________________________________________
Given by: _______________________________________________
Phone:
Please make checks payable to: Zion Lutheran Church
Checks due in Church Office by Wednesday March 18, 2015.
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Our Ministry together this Week
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
SCOUT SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:45 a.m. Pack Meeting/
Pinewood Derby
4:30 p.m. Confirmation
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
4:00 p.m. Sandusky Concert Association
6:30 p.m. Quilters-Basement
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts-Basement
7:00 p.m. Firelands Chorus-Sanctuary
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
9:00 a.m. Quilters-Basement
NO CUB SCOUTS
7:00 p.m. New Member ClassGathering Room
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study-Library
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry TrainingKitchen Annex Basement
7:00 p.m. Church Council
7:00 p.m. Circle of Friends-Library
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
5:30 p.m. Cherub Choir-Sanctuary
6:15 p.m. Bell Choir-Loft
7:00 p.m. Senior Choir-Basement
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Care & Share
Carolyn Day Off
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
10a.m.-2:00 p.m. Youth Making Pies-Kitchen
6:00 p.m. Worship Service
In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his
true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome
to come forward for a blessing as well.
Holy Communion is offered:
1st Sunday of the month at both worship services
2nd Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. worship service
3rd Sunday of the month at 8:00 a.m. worship service
4th Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. worship service
5th Sunday of the month at both worship services
Every Saturday at the 6:00 p.m. worship service
Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM.
Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.,– Stellhorn Library or Adult Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. in the chapel. If you, a
family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call the church office at
419-625-2112.
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