ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
504 N. Gilman – Litchfield, MN – 55355
Phone: 693-3207 e-mail: www.zionchurch.net
Pastors: Christian Muellerleile, Troy Pflibsen, J. David Nelson
Minister of Faith Formation: Cheryl Whitchurch
Today’s Organist: Stephanie VanDerBill
Missionaries: Gloria Sauck, Steven & Bethany Friberg,
Elisabeth Johnson, Jordan and Aubrey Monson,
Paul and Becky Hagen, Karen Anderson
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 28, 2018
Order of Worship
Prelude Z Choir
Welcome
*Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness On Screen
*Gathering Song “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” 886
*Greeting
*Kyrie P. 213
*Song of Praise “Glory to God” p. 213
*Prayer of the Day: (in unison) Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111 sung responsively
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Choir Anthem
*Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia” p. 216
Glory to you, O Lord
*Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28
Praise to you, O Christ
Children’s Sermon Sermon
Hymn of the Day “Rise, Shine, You People!” 665
*Apostles’ Creed
*Prayers of Intercession L: …let us pray.
C: Have mercy, O God.
*Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you always! And also with you.
(It is cold and flu season…)
Offering Announcements
*Offertory “We Give Thee But Thine Own” vs. 1-2 686
*Offering Prayer
*Lord’s Prayer p. 221
*Blessing: The God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the☩Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.
*Sending Song “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” 310
*Dismissal L: Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
*Please stand as you are able
Bonus Question: Who is your authority?
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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP! We pray that your faith will be strengthened. Visitors are welcome - please sign our guest book or a yellow card in the pew and stop by the table by our Crossroads Room for a welcome bag.
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Bonnie Nelson, Peter Riehle, Larry Swenson, Lloyal Nelson, Sean Mach, the family of Jean Willey, and Karen Anderson with EPES in Chile.
THANK YOU to Heather Springer for being assisting minister, Ann Leitch for reading the scripture lesson, and the Z Choir for the special music.
TODAY’S BROADCAST is sponsored in honor of Jerome Kittelson’s 95th birthday by Stan and Sylvia Kittelson.
YOU’RE INVITED to Coffee Hour today in honor of Jerome Kittelson’s 95th birthday and Ron Nicholson’s 91st birthday.
PLEASE help us assemble Breakfast Bags next Sunday, February 4th, between services.
CALLING ALL and bring your buckets! It is “Cleaning the Kitchen Day” on Tuesday, January 30th, from 9-11 am. Many hands make the work go fast. See you there. Thank you!
THE FAIR TRADE STORE opened in February 2005 under the direction of Marilyn Meline and Linda Smolnisky and has donated$79,126.00.Fair Trade Store coffee will be served February 4th to honor Marilyn and Linda. Please take time to thank them for their 13 years of service. Cards can be sent to Linda at: Prairie Sr. Cottages, 1705 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201.
The ELCA National Youth Gathering for 2018 will be in Houston, TX, June 27-July1! You can financially support this awesome faith formation experience for our youth by visiting the “Pillars of Potential” outside of the sanctuary. Take an envelope of your choosing. The number on the envelope is the number of dollars the donor contributes. The contribution total is $1,704 to date. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!
ANNUAL REPORT booklets will be assembled on Thursday, Feb. 1st at 2 p.m. Help is needed and appreciated! The reports will be available February 4th. There will be a congregational forum at 9:45 a.m. on February 11th on Zion’s mission and ministry. The Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. between services. Nursery childcare will be provided by FCCLA during the annual meeting.
THERE ARE STILL some boxes of offering envelopes in the office needing to be picked up.
Thank you to all who have supported Zion’s youth going to the National Youth Gathering in June. There are still more envelopes on the “Pillars of Potential” in Fellowship Court if you would like to donate.
Thank you to the Altar Guild and all communion assistants.
CONFIRMATION PICTURES are in the office to be picked up.
THIS SUNDAY SERVICE is broadcast live on KLFD, and on Cable TV at 11 a.m. today, Mon. at 10:30 am & Wed. at 8 pm.
BLOOD PRESSURES will be checked the second and fourth Sundays of the month after worship in the Parish Health Office.
THIS WEEK AT ZION:
Monday: 10 am AA, 7:30 pm AA
Tuesday: 8:30 am LAMA, 10 am Preschool Chapel, 11 am Text Study
Wednesday: 9 am Staff Meeting, 3-5 pm “Something Else”, 7 pm 5th & 6th Graders, 7 pm Confirmation
Thursday: 9:45 am OWLS, 11 am DOVES, 2 pm Annual Report Assembly, 7:30 pm AA
Next Sunday: 7:40 am Choir, 8:30 & 10:45 am Worship/HC, 9:45 am Sunday School and Breakfast Bag Assembly