The 3rdSunday after Epiphany
Stewardship Sunday
January21, 200710:45 a.m.
PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP:
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LMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities and stretch forth the hand of Your majesty to heal and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
DIVINE SERVICE
ORDER OF WORSHIP Divine Service II, First Setting
Page 24 in the "Lutheran Worship Booklet"
CALL TO WORSHIP (chimes)
CHORAL PRELUDE “God Himself is Present”
PROCESSIONAL HYMN (we stand and face the procession)
“Thou Whose Almighty Word”- # 508
INVOCATION (we stand)p. 24
CONFESSION OF SINS (we kneel)
INTROIT (we stand) (insert - sung by Cantor and congregation,
responsively by whole verse)
KYRIE p. 25
HYMN OF PRAISE (This is the Feast…)
SALUTATION AND COLLECT FOR THE DAYp. 30
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON (we sit)Isaiah 61:1-6
(The Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.)
GRADUAL(insert – sung by Cantor)
EPISTLE LESSON1 Corinthians 12:12-21, 26-27
(We are all a part of the body of Christ.)
HOLY GOSPELLuke 4:14-21
(Jesus is in the synagogue and quotes the above Isaiah passage.)
HYMN OF THE DAY (we sit)
“Almighty Father, Heaven and Earth”- (tune: Mendon)# 438
SERMON 1 Corinthians 12:12-21, 26-27
NICENE CREEDp. 32
GENERAL PRAYER OF THE CHURCH p. 33
P Lord, in Your mercy;
C Hear our prayer.
TITHES AND OFFERINGS (we sit)
OFFERING OF MUSIC “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven” – Senior Choir
OFFERTORY (we stand)“What Shall I Render to the Lord” - p. 35
THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR
(Guests, Visitors and Members: Please read our beliefs concerning the Sacrament of the Altar.)
COMING FORWARD FOR COMMUNION TODAY? Please be aware that in our church the biblical and historic understanding of Holy Communion is held that those who share with us in this Holy Supper bear witness that they agree with the doctrine of the LutheranChurch - Missouri Synod in general and the following two things in particular:
- When consecrated, the bread and wine of the Lord's Supper are the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, as He said when He instituted the Sacrament to be a Holy meal for the remission of sins.
- Those who come to Holy Communion in repentance, grateful for God’s forgiveness, should also be committed to offering their personal forgiveness to all others.
Guests communing with us for the first time should see the Pastor before the service. If you are interested in becoming a communicant member or if you have any questions regarding our beliefs, please see the Pastor.
COMMUNION CARDS - Each time that we celebrate Holy Communion, we ask that all those who come to receive Communion would please fill out a sacramental registration card and hand it to the usher on your way up to the rail. This will help us keep an accurate record of the communion attendance of our members. Also, we ask you to please read the communion card as part of your spiritual preparation to worthily receive Christ's Body and Blood. Thank you for your cooperation!
THE EUCHARIST LITURGYp. 36
PREFACE
SANCTUS
LORD'S PRAYER (Traditional wording - left column)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
AGNUS DEIp. 38
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS (we sit)
“Hail, Thou Source of Every Blessing” – # 129
“Your Table I Approach” - Senior Choir
“O Christ, Our True and Only Light”– (tune: Federal St.) # 512
POST-COMMUNION LITURGY (we stand)“Thank the Lord” - p. 39
PRAYERp. 40
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL HYMN “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” – # 464
SILENT PRAYER
CHORAL POSTLUDE“Abide, O Dearest Jesus” - Senior Choir
POSTLUDE
Soli Deo Gloria
About the Liturgy . . . “A New Hymnal (part 4)”
Why are the pronouns referring to God sometimes uppercased and sometimes not?
The practice of uppercasing pronouns that refer to God was observed in older hymnals like The Lutheran Hymnal but not in more recent hymnals. When Hymnal Supplement 98 was prepared, the Commission on Worship made the editorial decision to return to the earlier practice. The reason is simply to make the text as clear as possible. For example, when a hymn is being sung, the worshiper does not have the luxury of stopping to figure out to whom the text is referring. An uppercased pronoun can immediately identify the referent. This practice has been followed in the services and hymns of LSB. It has not, however, been followed in the Psalter or the lectionary volumes because the commission did not want to impose an exegetical interpretation on such large portions of the Holy Scriptures.
PLEASE PRAY FOR EACH OTHER: for better health…Ruth Leinhos, Barb Mozeik, Earl Pauli, Ed Kirn, all our sick and shut-ins, for those suffering from cancer… Scott Pollard,Rev. Emil Lavcek,Larry Weber, Jean Louise Jones, Debbie Ezatoff, Beth Schlamann, Grace Hunter; for protection for those serving in our military.… Chris McKain and David Whitmer, and for those in mourning….the family and friends of Ken Mink.
VISITORS... Welcome! Thank you for worshipping our Lord God with us today and do come again. Please sign our guest book in the Narthex or Vestibule. We look forward to seeing you again.
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by the Bajack family in memory of their (great) grandmothers, Mildred Willison and Catherine Michel.
ATTENDANCE AT WORSHIP last Sunday: 128
Sunday School & Bible Class: 52
THANK YOU The Mink and Beckwith families would like to express a sincere “Thank you” to everyone for all the cards and prayers during their time of grief.
“Nurturing souls for Jesus Christ through worship, missions and ministry”
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
(Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)
Oakmont, Pennsylvania
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. Naumann, Pastor
Pastor’s Home Phone: (412) 826-8833
Church: (412) 828-9323 Pastor’s Study: (412) 828-3250
President: Harold Adams
Vice-president: Jeff Meier
Choir Director: Betty Harvat
Organist: Amy Kapp
Church Office Secretary: Debra Bajack
Principal/Elementary Teacher: Gail Holzer
Elementary Teachers: Linda Hagey, Sharon Oechslein,
Carol Schumacher, Sharen Weldon
Kindergarten Teacher/Preschool Director: Stephanie Stubenbort
Preschool Teacher: Diane Olmstead
Music & Science Teacher: Debra Terhune
Music Teacher: Ruth Panuccio
Art Teacher: Mary Ann Cooper
Teacher’s Assts.: Debra Bajack, Kelly Hackwelder, Karen Ostrosky
Administrative Assistants Mary Ann Bornemann, Jean Wilshire
“Woman to Woman”: Deaconess Cheryl Naumann
SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING:
Senior Choir: directed by Amy Kapp
Cantor:Eric Toft
Sound Technician: Karen Toft
Ushers:Ken Beckwith, Peter Bodnar
Charlie Buttgereit, Ray Dinkfelt
Deacon: Bob Holzer
Greeters: Narthex: Karen Ostrosky
Vestibule: Bob & Paulette Reddinger
Alternate: Linda Sprouse
Nursery: Available in the Library . . . . . Amy Parayil
Acolytes: Charles Buttgereit III(Capt.), Jarrod Barker, Aaron Barker, David
Bodnar, Steven Carlberg, Matthew Gauger, Elijah Toft
“TODAY’S LIGHT” BIBLE STUDY is held Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! This week’s readings are:
Monday………………………………..…Mark 9:1 - 50
Tuesday………………………………….Mark 10:1 - 52
Wednesday…………………………...…Mark 11:1 - 33
Thursday………………………………...Mark 12:1 – 13:37
Friday…………………………………….Mark 14:1 - 72
Saturday …………………..…………….Mark 15:1 - 47
Looking Ahead. . .
TODAY The 3rdSunday after Epiphany Stewardship Sunday
12:00pmStewardship Luncheon
Mon., Jan. 227:00 pm“Today’s Light” Bible Study
7:00 pmStep-Aerobics Class
Tues., Jan 23 7:30 pmMen’s Bible Study
Wed., Jan. 249:30 amChapel
10:00 amChapel & Chat
7:30 pmSenior Choir rehearsal
Thurs., Jan. 256:15 pmConfirmation Instruction
Fri., Jan. 269:15 am“Woman to Woman”
12:30 pm“Woman to Woman”
6:00 pmSpaghetti Dinner
7:00 pm Adult Accelerated Catechism
Sat., Jan. 279:30 amLWML Breakfast Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY The 4thSunday after Epiphany
9:30 amSunday School & Bible Class
10:45 amDivine Service
AUDIO SERMONS You can now listen to a sermon on your home computer by visiting our website, and click on “Church Home”. You will then click on “Audio Sermons” found on the left hand side of your screen. Click on the date you wish to hear and listen, using Windows Media Player or RealOne Player.
SPAGHETTI DINNERis planned for this Friday, January 26 at 6:00 pm. A free-will offering willbe collected to benefit Redeemer’s Day School. Plan to attend, and bring along your family and friends. A sign-up sheet is posted in the main hallway.
The Stewardship Corner:
Many people struggle in their stewardship because they fail to recognize that their ownership is temporary rather than permanent. Faithful stewards acknowledge that God is the owner. Stewards are only caretakers and managers of His property. The Apostle Paul said, “For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it” (1 Timothy 6:7). The property that you have is on loan to you from God. “What do you have that you did not receive?”
(1 Corinthians 4:7)
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On average, each month we need $23,403 to meet our obligations…utilities, supplies, upkeep, mortgage and salaries of our Pastor, organist and secretary.
So far for the month of January, we have received $11,180 in giving. (Includes $1,183 from the anonymous endowment.)
COMMUNITY MEETING The RiverviewSchool District in conjunction with the PA office of the Attorney General, Child Predator Unit, is sponsoring a community event. The purpose is to recognize the urgent need to raise our communities’ awareness of the possible dangers associated with the Internet. A program entitled “operation Safe Search” will be held in the 10th St. School Auditorium on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 pm.
YEAR END STATEMENTS are in the church office. Please stop by and pick up your statement today.
PLANNING AHEAD…..
… Work Night, Friday, February 2 at 6:30 pm. There will be painting and ceiling tile installation being completed in the new classroom/bathroom areas. Everyone is welcome to come on out and help.
…Sweetheart Breakfast, February 10, from 9:30 – 11:00 am. The youth group will sponsor a pancake breakfast to help offset their costs for the youth retreat this summer. Please plan to attend.
…The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday, February 21. Weekly Vespers will be at 7:00 pm. Our school will be hosting “Soup & Salad” dinners before the services (6:00-7:00). If you would like to donate soup or a dessert for any of the weekly dinners, please see Gail Holzer.