Handbells plays the prelude
PRELUDE
 
Pastor Daniel Morris welcomes the church to worship.
WELCOME AND INTRO TO THE DAY
 
Pastor Daniel Morris leads the assembly in the order of confession.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
the keeper of the covenant, the source of steadfast love,
our rock and our redeemer. Amen.
 
God hears us when we cry, and draws us close in Jesus Christ. Let us return to the one who is full of compassion.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Fountain of living water,
pour out your mercy over us.
Our sin is heavy, and we long to be free.
Rebuild what we have ruined and mend what we have torn.
Wash us in your cleansing flood.
Make us alive in the Spirit to follow in the way of Jesus,
as healers and restorers of the world you so love.   Amen.
 
Beloved, God’s word never fails.
The promise rests on grace:
by the saving love of Jesus Christ, the wisdom and power of God,
your sins are ☩ forgiven, and God remembers them no more.
Journey in the way of Jesus.
Amen.
 
Andy  will lead the assembly in our gathering song.
GATHERING SONG Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus 

1 Let us ever walk with Jesus, follow his example pure, through a world that would deceive us
and to sin our spirits lure. Onward in his footsteps treading, trav'lers here, our home above, full of faith and hope and love, let us do our Savior's bidding. Faithful Lord, with me abide; I shall follow where you guide.

2 Let us suffer here with Jesus, and with patience bear our cross. Joy will follow all our sadness;
where he is there is no loss. Though today we sow no laughter, we shall reap celestial joy: all discomforts that annoy shall give way to mirth hereafter. Jesus, here I share your woe; help me there your joy to know.

3 Let us gladly die with Jesus. Since by death he conquered death, he will free us from destruction, give to us immortal breath. Let us mortify all passion that would lead us into sin; and the grave that shuts us in shall but prove the gate of heaven. Jesus, here with you I die, there to live with you on high.

4 Let us also live with Jesus. He has risen from the dead that to life we may awaken. Jesus, you are now our head, we are your own living members; where you live, there we shall be in your presence constantly, living there with you forever. Jesus, let me faithful be; life eternal grant to me.
 
Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other.
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
 
Pastor Daniel leads the prayer of the day.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray.
A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life. Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
 
Deacon Tracy Katschke leads the children’s word.
CHILDREN'S WORD
 
Our first reading this morning is read by Julie Cohen
FIRST READING: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Our first reading is from Genesis chapter 17
 
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. 2And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.” 3Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, 4“As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. 5No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. 6I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. 7I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.”  15God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. 16I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”
 
The word of the Lord.             Thanks be to God.
 Julie Cohen leads the assembly in psalm response.
PSALM 22:23-31
 
 23You who fear the Lord, give praise! All you of Jacob’s line, give glory.
  Stand in awe of the Lord, all you offspring of Israel.
 24For the Lord does not despise nor abhor the poor in their poverty;
        neither is the Lord‘s face hidden from them;
  but when they cry out, the Lord hears them.
 25From you comes my praise in the great assembly;
  I will perform my vows in the sight of those who fear the Lord.
 26The poor shall eat and be satisfied,
  Let those who seek the Lord give praise! May your hearts live forever!
 27All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord;
  all the families of nations shall bow before God.
 28For dominion belongs to the Lord,
  who rules over the nations.
 29Indeed, all who sleep in the earth shall bow down in worship;
  all who go down to the dust, though they be dead, shall kneel before the Lord.
 30Their descendants shall serve the Lord,
  whom they shall proclaim to generations to come.
 31They shall proclaim God’s deliverance to a people yet unborn,
  saying to them, “The Lord has acted!”
 
Our second reading this morning is read by Julie Cohen
SECOND READING: Romans 4:13-25
Our Second reading is from Romans chapter 4 
 
13The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 14If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.
  16For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, 17as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 18Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become “the father of many nations,” according to what was said, “So numerous shall your descendants be.” 19He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. 20No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. 22Therefore his faith “was reckoned to him as righteousness.” 23Now the words, “it was reckoned to him,” were written not for his sake alone, 24but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.
 
The word of the Lord.            Thanks be to God.

Karen Zicco will lead the assembly in the gospel acclamation
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 

The gospel is read by Pastor Daniel Morris.
GOSPEL: Mark 8:31-38
 The holy gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
 
31[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.32He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”  34He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. 36For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? 37Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? 38Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
 
The gospel of the Lord.          
Praise to you, O Christ.

Pastor Daniel Morris proclaims God’s Word for you in the sermon.
SERMON
 
Synod's soloist at Atonement in Barrington will lead the assembly in our Hymn of the Day.
HYMN OF THE DAY I Want Jesus to Walk with Me 

1 I want Jesus to walk with me; I want Jesus to walk with me;
all along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

2 In my trials, Lord, walk with me; in my trials, Lord, walk with me;
when my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

3 When I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me; when I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me;
when my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
 
Pastor Daniel leads the assembly in the confession of faith. 
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.
 
Stan Sanderson leads the assembly in prayer
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
 
Relying on the promises of God, we pray boldly for the church, the world, and all in need.
 
A brief silence.
 
Your gift of grace is for all people. Give confident faith to all the baptized, that they may follow you wholeheartedly. Give new believers joy in your promises; give hope and courage to those who suffer for their faith. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
All the ends of the earth worship you. From galaxies to microorganisms, preserve your creation. Teach humanity to wonder at your works and to join you in tending to creation’s well-being. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
You rule over the nations. Raise up advocates for peace and justice within and between nations. Give life where hope seems dead; call into existence new realities we cannot even imagine. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
In Jesus you joined humanity in suffering and death. Reveal to all the depth of your love shown on the cross. Accompany all who suffer in body, mind, and spirit. Restore all who are sick or grieving. Bring vindication for victims of injustice, exploitation, and oppression. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
You made Abraham and Sarah the ancestors of a multitude of nations. Bless grandparents, parents, and foster parents, and the children who look to them for care and guidance. Console those who deal with infertility, parents who have entrusted their children to adoption, and children longing to be adopted. Equip ministries and services to families. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
Bless Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Jan, Laurie, Jeff, Chris, Don, Douglas, Hoyt, Brian, Maria, Jean, and Patrick, that God would uphold them and give them every good gift, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
We entrust ourselves and all our prayers to you, O faithful God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
 
Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.
PEACE
 The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
 
Stan Sanderson leads the assembly in prayer. 
OFFERING PRAYER
 Let us pray.
God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these, your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
 
The Pastor Daniel greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.    
            And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.    
            We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.    
            It is right to give our thanks and praise.

 Pastor Daniel
PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. You call your people to cleanse their hearts and prepare with joy for the paschal feast, that, renewed in the gift of baptism,
we may come to the fullness of your grace. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
 
Judy Tetour leads the assembly in Holy Holy
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY 

Pastor Daniel
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE 
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:
Blessed are you for the birth of creation. Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.
Blessed are you for your promise to your people. Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams.
Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will. Blessed are you for your Son Jesus,
the Word made flesh.
 
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
 
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.    Christ is risen.    Christ will come again.
 
With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. 
We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us.
Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.
Come, Holy Spirit.
All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate,
Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever. 
Amen.

Judy Tetour leads the assembly in Lamb of God
Lamb of God
 
Pastor Daniel
LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. 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.
 
Pastor Daniel
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Beloved: this is bread; this is wine. This is Jesus. Gather around the table and be fed.
 
Pastor Daniel
COMMUNION
During the communion song, you may distribute the bread to the members of your household saying, “The body of Christ given for you.” After all have eaten, you may distribute the cup to the members of your household saying, "The blood of Christ shed for you.” If you are alone you may say, “The body of Christ,” as you receive the bread and, “The blood of Christ,” as you receive the juice. If you or another member of your household is not taking communion, you may make the sign of the cross on your/their forehead and say, “The Lord Jesus keep me/you in the promise of my/your baptism.” 

Terry Koncel and Allison Hearst are providing music for reflection.  
COMMUNION MUSIC “Bread of Life From Heaven”
 
Pastor Daniel
BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION
 
Stan Sanderson leads reads the prayer
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
 Let us pray.
God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen. 
 
SENDING SONG Now Lord (setting 2) 

 Pastor Daniel
BLESSING
God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
 
Stan Sanderson leads reads the prayer
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 
 
THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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Joan Precilio plays the prelude
PRELUDE “Abide with me” 
 
Pastor Daniel Morris welcomes the church to worship.
WELCOME AND INTRO TO THE DAY
 
Nicole, Terry and Ben will lead the assembly in our gathering song. 
GATHERING SONG Thy Holy Wings (verses 1,3)
 
1 Thy holy wings, O Savior, spread gently over me, and let me rest securely through good and ill in thee. Oh, be my strength and portion, my rock and hiding place, and let my ev'ry moment be lived within thy grace.
 
3 Oh, wash me in the waters of Noah's cleansing flood. Give me a willing spirit, a heart both clean and good. Oh, take into thy keeping thy children great and small, and while we sweetly slumber, enfold us one and all.
 
Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other.
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, 
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.         
And also with you.
 
Our psalm this morning is read by Kirk Swanson
PSALM 25:1-10
 1To you, O Lord,
  I lift up my soul.
 2My God, I put my trust in you; let me not be put to shame,
  nor let my enemies triumph over me.
 3Let none who look to you be put to shame;
  rather let those be put to shame who are treacherous.
 4Show me your ways, O Lord,
  and teach me your paths.
 5Lead me in your truth and teach me,
  for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long.
 6Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love,
  for they are from everlasting.
 7Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions;
  remember me according to your steadfast love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.
 8You are gracious and upright, O Lord;
  therefore you teach sinners in your way.
 9You lead the lowly in justice
  and teach the lowly your way.
 10All your paths, O Lord, are steadfast love and faithfulness
  to those who keep your covenant and your testimonies.
 
Deacon Tracy Katschke leads the children’s word.
CHILDREN'S WORD
 
The gospel is read by Pastor Josh Ebner.
GOSPEL: Mark 1:9-15
The holy gospel according to Mark.   Glory to you, O Lord.
 
9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”  12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.  14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
 
The gospel of the Lord.          Praise to you, O Christ.
 
Pastor Josh Ebner proclaims God’s Word for you in the sermon.
SERMON
 
Jeff Horvath will lead the assembly in our Hymn of the Day.
HYMN OF THE DAY Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word 
 
1 Lord, keep us steadfast in your word; curb those who by deceit or sword
would wrest the kingdom from your Son and bring to naught all he has done.
 
2 Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known, for you are Lord of lords alone;
defend your holy church, that we may sing your praise eternally.
 
3 O Comforter of priceless worth, send peace and unity on earth;
support us in our final strife and lead us out of death to life.
 
Allison Hearst leads the assembly in prayer. 
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
 
Relying on the promises of God, we pray boldly for the church, the world, and all in need.
 
A brief silence.
 
In Jesus your realm has come near to us in every place and time. Give your church throughout the world a spirit of humility and repentance; teach us to trust always in the good news of your salvation. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
You have made a covenant of mercy with every living creature. Protect all the earth’s creatures from destruction. Empower the work of biologists, conservationists, and science educators. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
All your paths are steadfast love and faithfulness. Direct the words and actions of leaders in our community and throughout the world, that they may maintain justice for the lowly. 
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
Even in the wilderness you are with us. Walk alongside migrants and refugees crossing dangerous lands. Tend to those whose lives feel desolate. Give healing and strength to all who suffer.  Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
In the covenant of baptism you claim us as beloved children. Nurture us in our baptismal identity and teach us to live within it for the sake of others. Strengthen this congregation’s ministries of care and concern). Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
 
For Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Jan, Rita, Gina, Laurie, Jeff, Chris, Maria, Jean, Patrick, Sara, Kathryn, and Spencer’s family; that God would uphold them and give them every good gift, let us pray. Hear us, O God.
 
Have mercy, O God.
 
We entrust ourselves and all our prayers to you, O faithful God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
 
The Pastor Daniel greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.
THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD 
 
Let us pray.
O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others, and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever.
Amen.
 
Pastor Daniel
LORD’S PRAYER
 
Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.
 
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.
 
Pastor Daniel 
BLESSING
You are what God made you to be: created in Christ Jesus for good works,
chosen as holy and beloved, freed to serve your neighbor.
God bless you ☩ that you may be a blessing,
in the name of the holy and life-giving Trinity.  Amen.
 
SENDING SONG “Setting Two Now Lord”
 
Allison Hearst dismisses the assembly
DISMISSAL AND PEACE
 
The peace of Christ be with you always.   
And also with you.
Let us go forth sharing a sign of Christ's peace. 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 
 
THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 

 
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Jeff Horvath leads the prelude
PRELUDE
 
Pastor Daniel Morris welcomes the church to worship.
WELCOME AND INTRO TO THE DAY
 
Pastor Daniel Morris leads the assembly in the order of confession.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
whose voice is upon the waters,
whose mercy is poured out upon all people,
whose goodness cascades over all creation.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin, trusting in the abundant grace of God.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Holy God,
you search us and know us.
You are acquainted with all our ways.
We confess that our hearts are burdened by sin--
our own sins and the broken systems that bind us.
We turn inward, failing to follow
your outward way of love.
We distrust those who are not like us.
We exploit the earth and its resources
and fail to consider generations to come.
Forgive us, gracious God,
for all we have done and left undone.
Even before the words are on our tongues,
you know them;
receive them in your divine mercy.
Amen.
How vast is God’s grace!
Through the power and promise of ☩ Christ Jesus,
our sins are washed away
and we are claimed as God’s own beloved.
Indeed, we are forgiven.
In the wake of God’s forgiveness,
we are called to be the beloved community
living out Christ’s justice
and the Spirit’s reconciling peace.
Amen.



Allison, Terry, Karen, Grace, Natalie, Diana and Amanda  will lead the assembly in our gathering song.
GATHERING SONG Beautiful Savior (vs 1-3)

1 Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I'd love thee, truly I'd serve thee, light of my soul, my joy, my crown.

2 Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, robed in flow'rs of blooming spring;
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, he makes our sorrowing spirit sing.

3 Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, bright the sparkling stars on high;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels in the sky.
 
Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other.
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
 
Pastor Daniel leads the prayer of the day.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray.
A brief silence is kept before the prayer. 
Almighty God, the resplendent light of your truth shines from the mountaintop into our hearts. Transfigure us by your beloved Son, and illumine the world with your image, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
 
Deacon Tracy Katschke leads the children’s word.
CHILDREN'S WORD
 
Our first reading this morning is read by Anne Blaylock
FIRST READING: 2 Kings 2:1-12
Our first reading is from 2 Kings.
 
1Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. 3The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he said, “Yes, I know; keep silent.”  4Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. 5The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.”  6Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. 7Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. 8Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.  9When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.” 10He responded, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.” 11As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. 12Elisha kept watching and crying out, “Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.
 
The word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.
 
Anne Blaylock leads the assembly in psalm response.
Psalm 50:1-6
 
 1The mighty one, God the Lord, has spoken;
 calling the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
 2Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty,
 God shines forth in glory.
 3Our God will come and will not keep silence;
 with a consuming flame before, and round about a raging storm.
 4God calls the heavens and the earth from above
 to witness the judgment of the people.
 5“Gather before me my loyal followers,
 those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with sacrifice.”
 6The heavens declare the rightness of God’s cause,
 for it is God who is judge.

Our second reading this morning is read by Anne Blaylock
 SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Our Second reading is from 2 Corinthians. 

3Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. 6For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
 
The word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.
 
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 
 
The gospel is read by Pastor Daniel Morris.
GOSPEL: Mark 9:2-9
 
The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
 
2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” 8Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.  9As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
 
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
 
Pastor Daniel Morris proclaims God’s Word for you in the sermon.
SERMON
 
Jeff Horvath will lead the assembly in our Hymn of the Day.
HYMN OF THE DAY “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
Shine, Jesus, shine fill this land with the Father's glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.
 
Lord, the light of your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness, shining; Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon u, set us free by the truth you now bring us, shine on me, shine on me.  


Shine, Jesus, shine fill this land with the Father's glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

As we gaze on your kingly brightness, so our faces display your likeness, ever changing from glory to glory, mirrored here may our lives tell your story. Shine on me, shine on me.  


Shine, Jesus, shine fill this land with the Father's glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

Pastor Daniel leads the assembly in the confession of faith. 
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.
 
Jason Fralish  leads the assembly in prayer
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Guided by Christ made known to the nations, let us offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.

A brief silence.

For the gospel proclaimed in word and deed, for communities of faith far and near, and for all who show the face of Christ throughout the world, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For creation: sun, moon and stars; life forming in the dark earth and ocean deep; mountains, clouds and storms, and creatures seen and unseen, and for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our stewardship of God’s creation, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For those responsible for safety and protection: for emergency responders and security guards, attorneys and advocates, civil servants and leaders of governments, that they witness to mercy and justice throughout the world, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For companions on life’s journey in this worshiping community, for loved ones who cannot be with us this day, and for guidance during struggles we face, that God’s glory is revealed around and among us, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For all who suffer this day, that Christ our healer transform sickness into health, loneliness into companionship, bereavement into consolation, and suffering into peace, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.

For Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Jan, Rita, Gina, Laurie, Jeff, Chris, Don, Douglas, Hoyt, Brian, Maria, Jean, Patrick, and the family of Spencer Hicks; that God would uphold them and give them every good gift, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
Merciful God, hear the prayers of your people, spoken or silent, for the sake of the one who dwells among us, your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.
 
Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.   
And also with you.
 
OFFERING
 
Jason Fralish leads the assembly in prayer. 
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray.
God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
 
 


The Pastor Daniel greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.    
         And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.    
         We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.    
         It is right to give our thanks and praise.
 
Pastor Daniel
PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. By the leading of a star he was shown forth to all nations; in the waters of the Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son; and in the miracle of water turned to wine he revealed your glory. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
 
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
 
Pastor Daniel
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE 
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:
Blessed are you for the birth of creation. Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.
Blessed are you for your promise to your people. Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams.
Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will. Blessed are you for your Son Jesus,
the Word made flesh.
 
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
 
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.    
Christ is risen.    
Christ will come again.
 
With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. 
We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us.
Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.
Come, Holy Spirit.
All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate,
Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever. 
Amen.
 
Pastor Daniel
LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. 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.
 
Pastor Daniel
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Beloved: this is bread; this is wine. This is Jesus. Gather around the table and be fed.
 
Pastor Daniel
COMMUNION
During the communion song, you may distribute the bread to the members of your household saying, “The body of Christ given for you.” After all have eaten, you may distribute the cup to the members of your household saying, "The blood of Christ shed for you.” If you are alone you may say, “The body of Christ,” as you receive the bread and, “The blood of Christ,” as you receive the juice. If you or another member of your household is not taking communion, you may make the sign of the cross on your/their forehead and say, “The Lord Jesus keep me/you in the promise of my/your baptism.” 
 
Jeff Horvath provides music for reflection.  
COMMUNION MUSIC
 
BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION
 
Jason Fralish leads reads the prayer
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
 Let us pray.
God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen. 


SENDING SONG Now Lord (setting 2)


 Pastor Daniel
BLESSING
God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
 
Jason Fralish leads reads the prayer
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Share the good news.
Thanks be to God.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 
 
THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
 
The Zoom service with an in-person component starts at 9 a.m.
What to expect in the virtual service:
You can enter the virtual building after 8:45am. The worship service will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the Fellowship/Education Hour beginning at 10:00 a.m. Even though the meeting is set up so all microphones and videos switch off when you enter, it's wise to dress for the unplanned. Please note that the liturgy will be recorded as the reading(s) and sermon will be incorporated into the Emmaus Evening Prayer Service available on YouTube at 5:00 p.m. 
 
How to enter the virtual building: 
Join us by phone or over the internet for Worship and Fellowship/Education Hour! You will need the following information to participate:
 
Meeting ID: 824 7598 1916
Password: 305604
 
Click here to enter the virtual sanctuary or visit zoom.us/join. 
 
You can also join us over the phone by dialing 1 (312) 626-6799. Enter the Meeting ID (824 7598 1916) and press #. Press # again when prompted for the Participant ID. Enter the password (305604) and press #. You will then enter into the virtual narthex until a greeter opens the door for you. You may unmute and mute yourself by dialing star 6 (*6). 
 
If you know of anyone who does not have access to a computer, please be sure to contact them and help them get set up. Peace be with you and with all who dwell in your house! 
 
This week’s Prints of Peace announcements are on www.peacelutheranlz.com
For Families with Children Today: Get ready for worship by opening 
Children’s Bulletins attached to this email.
Join the LIVE “Virtual Coffee Hour” today after the service to connect with each other in conversation and checking in! Come and go, stay as long as you like. 

 


Ben Dahlke will sing the prelude
PRELUDE
 
Pastor Daniel Morris welcomes the church to worship.
WELCOME AND INTRO TO THE DAY

Ben Dahlke  will lead the assembly in our gathering song.
GATHERING SONG “On Eagle's Wings”

1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in this shadow for life,
say to the Lord: "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"
And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

2 The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear;
under God's wings your refuge, with faithfulness your shield. 
And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

3 You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day;
though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come. 
And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

4 For to the angels God's given a command to guard you in all of your ways;
upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand;
and hold you, hold you in the palm of his hand.
 

Our Psalm this morning is read by Karen Zicco
PSALM 147:1-11, 20c
 
Our Psalm today is Psalm 147

 1Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God!
  How pleasant it is to honor God with praise!
 2The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem,
  and gathers the exiles of Israel.
 3The Lord heals the brokenhearted
  and binds up their wounds.
 4The Lord counts the number of the stars
  and calls them all by their names.
 5Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
  there is no limit to God’s wisdom.
 6The Lord lifts up the lowly,
  but casts the wicked to the ground.
 7Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
  make music upon the harp to our God,
 8who covers the heavens with clouds
  and prepares rain for the earth, making grass to grow upon the mountains.
 9God provides food for the cattle
  and for the young ravens when they cry.
 10God is not impressed by the might of a horse,
  and has no pleasure in the speed of a runner,
 11but finds pleasure in those who fear the Lord,
  in those who await God’s steadfast love. 20c Hallelujah! 
 
Deacon Tracy Katschke leads the children’s word.
CHILDREN'S WORD
 
The gospel is read by Pastor Daniel Morris.
GOSPEL: Mark 1:29-39
 
The holy gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
 
29As soon as [Jesus and the disciples] 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.
  32That evening, at sunset, 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.
  35In 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.
 
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
 
Pastor Daniel Morris proclaims God’s Word for you in the sermon.
SERMON
 


Karen Zicco, DianaFranklin and Terry Koncel will lead the assembly in our Hymn of the Day.
HYMN OF THE DAY “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness” 

1 Praise the One who breaks the darkness with a liberating light;
praise the One who frees the pris'ners, turning blindness into sight.
Praise the One who preached the gospel, healing ev'ry dread disease,
calming storms and feeding thousands with the very bread of peace.

2 Praise the One who blessed the children with a strong yet gentle word;
praise the One who drove out demons with a piercing, two-edged sword.
Praise the One who brings cool water to the desert's burning sand;
from this well comes living water quenching thirst in ev'ry land.

3 Praise the one true love incarnate: Christ, who suffered in our place;
Jesus died and rose for many that we may know God by grace.
Let us sing for joy and gladness, seeing what our God has done.
Praise the one redeeming glory; praise the One who makes us one.
 

Tim Harris leads the assembly in prayer
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
 
Guided by Christ made known to the nations, let us offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.

A brief silence.

For the church: for ministries of healing and wholeness, for hospital, hospice, and military chaplains, for those serving in prison ministry, for all who proclaim freedom and release in the name of Christ, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For creation: for insects in the grass, clouds on the mountaintops, for cattle and the rainwater they drink, for the humility to take our place among all creatures of the earth, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For the nations: for all who lead in cities and towns, states and countries; for community organizers, school officials, and CEOs; for international health organizations, that in times of trial, fear, or hopelessness, they find freedom in service to those most in need, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For all wearied by life’s burdens: for those who are poor, for those lacking supportive relationships, for those crushed by debt, for those struggling with chronic pain or other sickness, for those exhausted from overwork or stress, and for all who cry out to you, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For this congregation: for outreach and social ministries centered here, for parish nurses and visitors; for ministries of companionship and support, for the young people in this place who open us to new understandings, and for Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Jan, Rita, Gina, Laurie, Jeff, Chris, Don, Douglas, Hoyt, Brian, and Maria; Greg let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
Merciful God, hear the prayers of your people, spoken or silent, for the sake of the one who dwells among us, your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen. 

Pastor Daniel leads the assembly in giving thanks for God’s Word.
THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD
Let us pray.
O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through life
with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others, and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever.
Amen.

Pastor Daniel leads the Lord’s prayer. 
LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. 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.
 
Pastor Daniel leads the assembly in blessing the Mission Projects gifts. 
BLESSING OF MISSION PROJECTS GIFTS
Friends in Christ: Today we give thanks to God and we seek God’s blessing as we gather to bless the Mission Projects gifts to the praise and glory of God.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15
6 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 9 As it is written,
“He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;
    his righteousness endures forever.”
10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; 12 for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. 13 Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, 14 while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

The leader begins the prayers.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.

Let us pray.
We give you thanks, O God, for all who labored for these gifts,
and we ask you to bless the fruits of their work.
Grant us faith to know your gracious purpose in all things,
and continue your blessings to us through the bounty of your creation;
through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Ben leads the sending song.
SENDING SONG ELW Setting One Now Lord
 

Pastor Daniel
BLESSING
God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
 
Tim Harris announces the dismissal
DISMISSAL & PEACE
Go in peace. Share the good news.  Thanks be to God. 


ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
 
GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 
 
THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Stan Sanderson will sing the prelude
PRELUDE “Come, Thou Dear Redeemer”

Pastor Daniel Morris welcomes the church to worship.
WELCOME AND INTRO TO THE DAY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor Daniel Morris leads the assembly in thanksgiving for the gift of baptism.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose voice is upon the waters,
whose mercy is poured out upon all people, whose goodness cascades over all creation.
Amen.

Let us confess our sin, trusting in the abundant grace of God.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Holy God,
you search us and know us. You are acquainted with all our ways.  
We confess that our hearts are burdened by sin--
our own sins and the broken systems that bind us.
We turn inward, failing to follow your outward way of love.
We distrust those who are not like us. We exploit the earth and its resources
and fail to consider generations to come. Forgive us, gracious God,
for all we have done and left undone. Even before the words are on our tongues,
you know them; receive them in your divine mercy.
Amen.

How vast is God’s grace! Through the power and promise of ☩ Christ Jesus,
our sins are washed away and we are claimed as God’s own beloved.
Indeed, we are forgiven. In the wake of God’s forgiveness,
we are called to be the beloved community living out Christ’s justice 
and the Spirit’s reconciling peace.
Amen.

Grace and Natalie Trumbull and Andy Heroff  will lead the assembly in our gathering song.
GATHERING SONG “Jesus Shall Reign” (vs 1,4,5)
1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does its successive journeys run;
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more.

4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns: the pris'ners leap to lose their chains,
the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blest.

5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring peculiar honors to our king;
angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud amen.

Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other.
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.

The Pastor Daniel leads the prayer of the day.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray.
A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
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.

Deacon Tracy Katschke leads the children’s word.
CHILDREN'S WORD

Our first reading this morning is read by Brian Madsen
FIRST READING: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Our first reading is from Deuteronomy.

 [Moses said:] 15The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. 16This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” 17Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. 18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Our Psalm this morning is read by Brian Madsen
Psalm 111

Our Psalm today is Psalm 111.

 1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
 in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
 2Great are your works, O Lord,
 pondered by all who delight in them.
 3Majesty and splendor mark your deeds,
 and your righteousness endures forever.
 4You cause your wonders to be remembered;
 you are gracious and full of compassion.
 5You give food to those who fear you,
 remembering forever your covenant.
 6You have shown your people the power of your works
 in giving them the lands of the nations.
 7The works of your hands are faithfulness and justice;
 all of your precepts are sure.
 8They stand fast forever and ever,
 because they are done in truth and equity.
 9You sent redemption to your people and commanded your covenant forever;
 holy and awesome is your name.
 10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who practice this have a good
 understanding.  God’s praise endures forever.

Our second reading this morning is read by Brian Madsen
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Our second reading is from 1 Corinthians.

1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3but anyone who loves God is known by him.  4Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords--6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.  7It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8“Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? 11So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. 12But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 


The gospel is read by Pastor Daniel Morris.
GOSPEL: Mark 1:21-28

The holy gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.

21[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.22They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” 25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.

Pastor Daniel Morris proclaims God’s Word for you in the sermon.
SERMON

Jeff Horvath will lead the assembly in our Hymn of the Day.
HYMN OF THE DAY There Is a Balm in Gilead (vs 1 - 3)

Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; 
  there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

1 Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work's in vain,
but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. Refrain

2 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul,
you can tell the love of Jesus and say, "He died for all." Refrain

3 Don't ever be discouraged, for Jesus is your friend;
and if you lack for knowledge he'll ne'er refuse to lend. Refrain

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.

Stan Sanderson leads the assembly in prayer
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Guided by Christ made known to the nations, let us offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.

For all who share the gospel and proclaim freedom in Christ throughout the world: prophets, teachers, pastors, deacons, and lay leaders; for the church and its ministries, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.

For all God’s works in creation: plants and animals, water and soil, forests and farms; and for those tasked with protecting our natural resources and all that exists, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.

For government and leaders: cities and nations, rescue professionals and legal aid attorneys, elected officials and grassroots organizers; for all responsible for the well-being of civil society, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.

For those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit: those who are sick and hospitalized, those living with HIV/AIDS, those struggling with mental illness, those who are hungry or homeless, and all in any need; for caregivers, hospice workers, and home health aides, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.

For the concerns of this congregation: those who travel, those absent from worship, those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries; for the people of God in this place and for other needs in our community, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.

For Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Jan, Rita, Gina, Laurie, Jeff, Chris, Don, Douglas, Hoyt, Brian, and Maria; that God anoint their wounds, those seen and unseen, with healing balm, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.

Merciful God, hear the prayers of your people, spoken or silent, for the sake of the one who dwells among us, your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.

Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.
PEACE

The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.

OFFERING

Stan Sanderson leads the assembly in prayer. 
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray.
God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

The Pastor Daniel greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.    
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.    
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.    
It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Pastor Daniel
PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. By the leading of a star he was shown forth to all nations; in the waters of the Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son; and in the miracle of water turned to wine he revealed your glory. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
 
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY


Pastor Daniel
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE 
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:
Blessed are you for the birth of creation. Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.
Blessed are you for your promise to your people. Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams.
Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will. Blessed are you for your Son Jesus,
the Word made flesh.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.    Christ is risen.    Christ will come again.

With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. 
We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us.
Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.
Come, Holy Spirit.
All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate,
Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever. 
Amen.


 
Pastor Daniel
LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. 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.
 
Pastor Daniel
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Beloved: this is bread; this is wine. This is Jesus. Gather around the table and be fed.

Pastor Daniel
COMMUNION
During the communion song, you may distribute the bread to the members of your household saying, “The body of Christ given for you.” After all have eaten, you may distribute the cup to the members of your household saying, "The blood of Christ shed for you.” If you are alone you may say, “The body of Christ,” as you receive the bread and, “The blood of Christ,” as you receive the juice. If you or another member of your household is not taking communion, you may make the sign of the cross on your/their forehead and say, “The Lord Jesus keep me/you in the promise of my/your baptism.” 
 
COMMUNION MUSIC
 
BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION

Stan Sanderson leads reads the prayer
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray.
God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

SENDING SONG Now Lord


Pastor Daniel
BLESSING
God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
 
Stan Sanderson leads reads the prayer
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Share the good news.
Thanks be to God.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS


GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 

THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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Live service on Zoom

​Sunday, January 24, 2021
Third Day of Epiphany
 
Stan Sanderson will sing the prelude
PRELUDE: “I Can Help Somebody”
 
Pastor Daniel Morris welcomes the church to worship.
WELCOME AND INTRO TO THE DAY
 
Pastor Daniel Morris leads the assembly in thanksgiving for the gift of baptism.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, 
whose voice is upon the waters,
whose mercy is poured out upon all people, 
whose goodness cascades over all creation.
Amen.
 
Let us confess our sin, trusting in the abundant grace of God.
Silence is kept for reflection.
 
Holy God,
you search us and know us.
You are acquainted with all our ways.
We confess that our hearts are burdened by sin--
our own sins and the broken systems that bind us.
We turn inward, failing to follow
your outward way of love.
We distrust those who are not like us.
We exploit the earth and its resources
and fail to consider generations to come.
Forgive us, gracious God,
for all we have done and left undone.
Even before the words are on our tongues,
you know them;
receive them in your divine mercy.
Amen.
 
How vast is God’s grace!
Through the power and promise of ☩ Christ Jesus,
our sins are washed away
and we are claimed as God’s own beloved.
Indeed, we are forgiven.
In the wake of God’s forgiveness,
we are called to be the beloved community
living out Christ’s justice
and the Spirit’s reconciling peace.
Amen.
 
Ben Dalhlke will lead the assembly in our gathering song.
GATHERING SONG I Want to Walk as the Child of Light (verse 1-3)

1 I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world. The star of my life is Jesus.
In him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike.
The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

2 I want to see the brightness of God. I want to look at Jesus.
Clear Sun of righteousness, shine on my path, and show me the way to the Father.
In him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike.
The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

3 I'm looking for the coming of Christ. I want to be with Jesus.
When we have run with patience the race, we shall know the joy of Jesus. 
In him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike.
The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
 
Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other.
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
 
The Pastor Daniel leads the prayer of the day.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
 Let us pray.
Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.
 
Deacon Tracu Katschke leads the children’s word.
CHILDREN'S WORD
 
Our first reading this morning is read by Brian Madsen
FIRST READING: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
The reading may be announced: A reading from Jonah.
 
1The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2“Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.
 10When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.


The reading may be concluded:
The word of the Lord.
The assembly responds:
Thanks be to God.
 
Our Psalm this morning is read by Brian Madsen
Psalm Psalm 62:5-12
 
 5For God alone I wait in silence;
 truly, my hope is in God.
 6God alone is my rock and my salvation,
 my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken.
 7In God is my deliverance and my honor;
 God is my strong rock and my refuge.
 8Put your trust in God always, O people,
 pour out your hearts before the one who is our refuge.
 9Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath; those of low estate cannot be trusted.
 Placed on the scales together they weigh even less than a breath.
 10Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no  empty pride;
 though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.
 11God has spoken once, twice have I heard it,
 that power belongs to God.
 12Steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord,
 for you repay all according to their deeds. 
 
Our second reading this morning is read by Brian Madsen
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 
The reading may be announced: A reading from 1 Corinthians.
 
29Brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, 30and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, 31and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.

The reading may be concluded:
The word of the Lord.
The assembly responds:
Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION


 The gospel is read by Pastor Daniel Morris.
GOSPEL: Mark 1:14-20
The gospel is announced. The holy gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
 
14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

 16As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” 18And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

The gospel concludes:
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
 
Pastor Daniel Morris proclaims God’s Word for you in the sermon.
SERMON
 
Allison Hearst, Terry Koncel and Andy Heroff will lead the assembly in our gathering song.
HYMN OF THE DAY: “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore” (verses 1-4)

1 You have come down to the lakeshore seeking neither the wise nor the wealthy,
but only asking for me to follow.
Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes; kindly smiling, you've called out my name.
On the sand I have abandoned my small boat; now with you, I will seek other seas.

2 You know full well what I have, Lord: neither treasure nor weapons for conquest,
just these my fish nets and will for working. 
Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes; kindly smiling, you've called out my name.
On the sand I have abandoned my small boat; now with you, I will seek other seas.

3 You need my hands, my exhaustion, working love for the rest of the weary--
a love that's willing to go on loving. 
Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes; kindly smiling, you've called out my name.
On the sand I have abandoned my small boat; now with you, I will seek other seas.

4 You who have fished other waters; you, the longing of souls that are yearning:
O loving Friend, you have come to call me. 
Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes; kindly smiling, you've called out my name.
On the sand I have abandoned my small boat; now with you, I will seek other seas.
 
Pastor Daniel Morris leads the assembly in confessing the faith we are baptized into.
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.
 
Terry Koncel leads the assembly in prayer
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
 
Guided by Christ made known to the nations, let us offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.
A brief silence.
For the church throughout the world, for pastors and teachers, for deacons and deaconesses, and for musicians and servers, that all proclaim the good news of God’s reconciling love, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For skies and seas, for birds and fish, for favorable weather and clean water, and for the well-being of creation, that God raise up advocates and scientists to guide our care for all the earth, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For President Biden, Vice President Harris, and their new administration; for those who provide leadership in our cities and around the world, for nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, for planning commissions and homeless advocates, that God inspire all people in the just use of wealth, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
For those who are sick, distressed, or grieving; for the outcast and all who await relief, that in the midst of suffering, God’s peace and mercy surround them, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God. 

For our congregation and community, for families big and small, and for the organizations that meet here during the week, that God’s steadfast love serve as a model for all relationships, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.

For Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Jan, Rita, Gina, Laurie, Jeff, Chris, Don, Douglas, Hoyt, Brian, and Maria; that God uphold them in faith and give them every good gift, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
 
Merciful God, hear the prayers of your people, spoken or silent, for the sake of the one who dwells among us, your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.
 
Pastor Daniel and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.

PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
 
OFFERING
 
OFFERING PRAYER
Terry Koncel leads the assembly in prayer. 
Let us pray.
God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
 
The Pastor Daniel greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
 


Pastor Daniel
PREFACE 
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,
through our Savior Jesus Christ.
By the leading of a star he was shown forth to all nations;
in the waters of the Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son;
and in the miracle of water turned to wine he revealed your glory.
And so, with all the choirs of angels,
with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
 
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY


Pastor Daniel
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE 
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:
Blessed are you for the birth of creation.
Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.
Blessed are you for your promise to your people.
Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams.
Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will.
Blessed are you for your Son Jesus,
the Word made flesh.

In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.

With this bread and cup
we remember your Word dwelling among us,
full of grace and truth.
We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection.
We look with hope for his coming.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Holy God, we long for your Spirit.
Come among us.
Bless this meal.
May your Word take flesh in us.
Awaken your people.
Fill us with your light.
Bring the gift of peace on earth.
Come, Holy Spirit.
All praise and glory are yours,
Holy One of Israel,
Word of God incarnate,
Power of the Most High,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
 
Pastor Daniel
LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.
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.
 
Pastor Daniel
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Beloved: here is bread; here is wine. Here is Jesus.
Come and be fed.


Pastor Daniel
COMMUNION
During the communion song, you may distribute the bread to the members of your household saying, “The body of Christ given for you.” After all have eaten, you may distribute the cup to the members of your household saying, "The blood of Christ shed for you.” If you are alone you may say, “The body of Christ,” as you receive the bread and, “The blood of Christ,” as you receive the juice. If you or another member of your household is not taking communion, you may make the sign of the cross on your/their forehead and say, “The Lord Jesus keep me/you in the promise of my/your baptism.” 
 
COMMUNION MUSIC
 
BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION

Terry Koncel leads reads the prayer
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
 Let us pray.
God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen. 


SENDING SONG Now Lord




Pastor Daniel
BLESSING
God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;
and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.
Amen.
 
Terry Koncel leads reads the prayer
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Share the good news.
Thanks be to God.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 

THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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Sunday, December 27, 2020
First Day of Christmas

The YouTube playlist for the “Lessons and Carols” service provided by the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is available in the link above.
What to expect:
This morning we have a special treat! The Metropolitan Chicago Synod has put together a service of “Lessons and Carols” incorporating music from congregations throughout the Synod. As we gather today, we listen to the Christmas story as told through our songs and in the scripture readings. When you are prepared for worship click on the link below.

Worship video for the First Day of Christmas


GIVING YOUR OFFERING
We thank God for all that we have and all that we are as we make our offering. You can give your offering in many different ways: Mailing our check to church / Using our own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app: https://giveplushelp.vancopayments.com/. 

THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com 
 
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