Epiphany of Our Lord

Immanuel Lutheran Church January 5, 2020

8:30 a.m. Divine Service, Setting One

Ringing of the Bell Please return to your seats as we prepare to worship Welcome Prayer Prelude Please stand and face the Processional Cross

Opening Hymn “As with Gladness Men of Old” LSB 397

Confession and Absolution LSB 151 L: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. L: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection on God’s Word and for self-examination.

L: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have

sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

L: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

C: Amen.

Kyrie LSB 152 L: In peace let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. L: For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. L: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for

the unity of all let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. L: For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to

the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. L: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. C: Amen.

Hymn of Praise “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” LSB 398 st. 1

Salutation and Collect of the Day L: The Lord be with you. C: And with thy spirit. L: Let us pray. O God, by the leading of a star You made known Your only-begotten

Son to the Gentiles. Lead us, who know You by faith, to enjoy in heaven the fullness of Your divine presence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Please be seated

The Old Testament Reading Isaiah 60:1-6

A: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

The Epistle Ephesians 3:1-12

A: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Please stand

Alleluia and Verse LSB 156

L: The Holy Gospel according St. Matthew, the 2nd chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord

Holy Gospel Matthew 2:1-12 L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ.

Please be seated

Children’s Message Please stand for the Hymn of the Day

Hymn of the Day “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright” LSB 395 st. 1,4,5

Sermon

John Brigham

Please stand

Apostles’ Creed

Prayer of the Church A: Lord, in Your mercy, C: hear our prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer

Please be seated

Offering

Please stand

Offertory “Angels from the Realms of Glory” LSB 367 st. 1, 5

Benediction L: The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make His face shine on us and be gracious to us. The Lord look upon us with favor and T give us peace. C: Amen.

Closing Hymn “Brightest and Best of the Stars in the Morning” LSB 400

Postlude

“Immersed in the riches of Christ through Word and Sacrament for salvation and service.”

Witness John 3:33 “Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true”.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR ALL AGES – 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class We meet in the gym at 10:00 a.m. and journey back a thousand years to the historical catechumenate. We are studying the Gospel with the saints of our past, while laying a foundation for the saints of the future. This time of unity is a time for us to grow in our love for God and for one another. It is a time for us to fall in love with our faith, our church, and its members all over again.

COME BE MADE JOY:FULLY LUTHERAN!

Children’s Classes: 2 & 3 year old Room 107 4th grade Room 116 4 & 5 year old Room 110 5th grade Room 127 K & 1st grade Room 111 6th grade Room 104 2nd & 3rd grade Room 115

Youth Sunday School Classes meet in Luther Hall - grades 6th-12th

CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR 4th, 5th, 6th GRADE STUDENTS Our Confirmation students have classes on Sunday mornings during the Sunday school hour, 10-10:45 a.m. Confirmation is for 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Todd Stevens at tstevens@immanuelba.org.

MEN’S MINISTRY – January 15 Men of all ages are invited to come and grow in their Christian faith. We meet at church the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Steve Herman at steve.herman1@cox.net.

CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE: January 5: 8:30 & 11:00 am services January 12: One Service at 10:00 am January 19: 8:30 & 11:00 am services January 26: 8:30 & 11:00 am services We will have Sunday School on January 5, 19, & 26 only.

WEDNESDAYS AT IMMANUEL: JANUARY 8 WINGS (Youth Ministry), Music Ministry, and the Financial Peace class will resume on January 8. We will not have dinner, adult bible studies or Children’s Ministry at this time; they will resume February 26.

Mercy Colossians 1:25 “Of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known.”

MAY WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD as He granted

14 new births in Holy Baptism in 2019, here at

Immanuel Lutheran Church. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them

in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19

HEARING AIDES are available at the sound booth in the sanctuary.

DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE? Immanuel’s Men’s Ministry would like to know if you need assistance. It may be changing light bulbs or air filters, a small paint job, yard work, etc. Please fill out an assistance form on the church app or contact the church office.

The altar flowers today are in honor and recognition of the 91st birthday of Dolores Piepho, today, January 5. From her son, Orin Piepho.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Mike Minnich & family – Mike’s father, Eugene, died peacefully on Sunday, December 29; he was 87 years old. May God grant the family grace to remain in faith toward His good and gracious will. Funeral service was January 4 in Minnesota.

Jocelyn Collins – please continue praying as she is dealing with health issues and testing.

Keri Bailey – healing for her shoulder.

Our Expecting Mothers – Kimberly Fleming & Amanda Hammett

Those with cancer – Donna D., Mike Hays, David Healey, Judy, Pam Lawson, Pat McGrew, Sharon, Michelle Stenslie, Theresa, Trey, Lois Wegner, and Woody Wicker

Those with Health Concerns – Jocelyn Collins, Gary, Letha Heusman, Harry Hunt, Mina, Shirley Kirpatrick, Randy Lay, Janet Luetjen, John Mills, Gary Morris, Joyce Schwartz, Mark Thomas, Taylor Veron, Paulette Waech, Darrell Williams, & Paul Winden

Our Members who are not able to attend church – Dorothea Daubert, LouAnn Duensing, Dorothy Heirich, Virginia Herout, Carolyn Mai

Missionary work: Rev. Edward Naumann and family currently serving in Sri Lanka; Ben Helge serving in the Czech Republic; Josh Lange; Alyssa Anders and Sarah Harms serving in Russia.

Seminarians: Michael Wilke, currently in his 2nd year at St. Louis; Sean Baker, currently in North Carolina starting his vicarage.

Life Together 1 Peter 4:13 “But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.”

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12: RE-IMAGINING IMMANUEL CHURCH AND ACADEMY Join us on Sunday, January 12, after the one 10:00 a.m. service for a sandwich potluck and brainstorming session. Come share your thoughts and ideas as we plan for the future.

Bring sandwiches (cut in half or quartered), chips, veggie or fruit trays, desserts. The brainstorming meeting will take place after the potluck in the gym. Everyone is invited! Please join us in praying for this event and for God’s direction.

We are looking to hire two or three individuals (over 14) to watch the children during our congregational

re-imagining meeting on January 12th. The time would be from 12:30–2:00. Please call the church office if you are interested, 918-258-5506. JOY IN IMMANUEL EVENT Potluck luncheon and entertainment on Thursday, January 16 at 12:00 p.m. After lunch, we will enjoy music by our very own music director, Chris Winston. If you have any questions, you may contact Juanita Rittenhouse: 918-258-3439. Hope to see you then! (Joy in Immanuel is our senior citizen group; if you are 55 and older, please join us!) Meet in Luther Hall.

Attendance for December 29, 2019

10:00 a.m. Service: 242 Offering: $7,287.84 PushPay: $25,232.00 Consecrated Kids: $8.33