February 2 & 16, 2014

Presentation of Our Lord

&

Sixth Sunday after

Epiphany

Welcome

Visitors! We’re glad you are with us today.

Please sign in on the

YES! Sheet and pass it to the

center aisle. If you would

like to request a prayer to

be read during worship,

write it on the back.

An usher will pick it up

during the Hymn of

the Day.

Embracing the diversity of God’s creation and

celebrating our oneness in Christ.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

611 Randolph • Oak Park, Illinois 60302

708-848-4741 • churchoffice@goodshepherdlc.org

www.goodshepherdlc.org

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Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting 3

• Please stand as you are able ELW=red book hymnal Congregation responses are bold

Gathering

Prelude

Announcements

• Confession & Forgiveness

(All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding

minister begins.)

Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one

God, who forgives all our sin,

whose mercy endures forever.

Amen.

Let us come into the light of Christ,

confessing our need for God's

mercy.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Holy and faithful God,

we so often choose our own way

instead of yours.

We think we can evade your

commandments.

We have spoken in ways that kill,

strayed with our hearts,

betrayed friends, and hated enemies.

We have broken our promises.

Search us deeply and create us anew.

Lift the heavy burden of our sin

and free us to follow your way of life.

Amen.

"Call upon me," says the Lord, "and I

will answer."

Our God has come among us to loose

every bond and set us free from all that

weighs us down.

Receive the forgiveness of all your sins

in the name of + Jesus Christ,

our crucified and risen Savior.

Amen.

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• Opening Hymn February 2 “Oh, Praise the Gracious Power” ELW 651

(verses 1, 3, 5 & 7 only)

February 16 “Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove” ELW 404

• Greeting

Presiding Minister:

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.

• Kyrie

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• Hymn of Praise

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• Prayer of the Day

Presiding Minister: Let us pray …

Word

Reading February 2: Malachi 3:1-4 Today’s Readings

February 16: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

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Psalm Today’s Readings

• Gospel Acclamation

• Gospel February 2: Luke 2:22-40 Today’s Readings

February 16: Matthew 5:21-37

Before the gospel: Glory to you, O Lord.

After the gospel: Praise to you, O Christ.

Gathering Song & Mini-Meditation for Children ELW 860

(Children are invited to come forward during the song.)

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me. I’m so glad Jesus lifted me.

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me.

Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.

Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me. Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me.

Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me,

Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.

Hymn of the Day February 2 “In a Lowly Manger Born” ELW 718

February 16 “Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways” ELW 772

(During the hymn, YES! Sheets are collected.)

Sermon Pastor Kathy Nolte

(Time for Silent Reflection)

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• Prayers of Intercession

• Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

Meal

Offering

(Gifts are gathered as the table is prepared. A musical offering is shared.)

• Offertory Hymn “Let the Vineyards”

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• Offering Prayer

Assisting Minister: 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.

• Great Thanksgiving

(Presiding minister greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.)

• Preface

Presiding Minister: It is indeed right ... and join their unending hymn:

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• Holy, Holy

• Eucharistic Prayer

Presiding Minister:

Blessed are you, O holy God: you are the Life and Light of all. …

… in your holy Church, both now and forever.

Amen.

• Lord’s Prayer

Presiding Minister: Make us bold, O merciful God, to address you as our Abba as we pray:

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

now and forever. Amen.

• Invitation to Communion Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Blessed are all who are called to the supper of the Lamb.

Communion

February 2 -- Please come forward to the railing as the ushers direct and kneel

if you are able. As you come up please take a cup from the tray unless you

want to drink wine from the common cup. You will be given bread. Gluten

free communion wafers are available. You may choose to be served wine from

the silver cup or grape juice from the golden cup. If you do not have a cup you

will be offered the common cup with wine.

February 16 -- Please come forward as the ushers direct. You will be given bread.

You may eat the bread and drink; or intinct (dip) in the large cup and eat. Please

move to the appropriate server. The silver cup has wine; the oversize pottery cup

has grape juice for intinction. Gluten free communion wafers are available.

Please let Pastor Kathy or the assisting minister know when you come forward.

After you commune, feel free to kneel at the altar rail in silent prayer.

Communion Song “Lamb of God”

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February 2 “Holy God, Holy and Glorious” ELW 637

“Eat This Bread” ELW 472

February 16 “I Come with Joy” ELW 482

“Taste and See” ELW 493

• Presiding Minister: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

Amen.

• Prayer after Communion

Assisting Minister: Let us pray …

Lord, it is good for us to be here,

for we have tasted your glory in this holy meal.

Continue your goodness as we go out from here.

Open our eyes to see your face shining in every person,

and send us to be your servants in every place,

for you are the life and light of all,

both now and forever.

Amen.

Sending

• Blessing

Presiding Minister: May the God of glory dwell in you richly,

name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path;

and the blessing of almighty God,

the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be upon you and remain with you always.

Amen.

• Sending Hymn February 2 “O Lord, Now Let Your Servant” ELW 313

February 16 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” ELW 547

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• Dismissal

Assisting Minister: Go in peace. Christ is your light.

Thanks be to God.

Postlude

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Pastor – Rev. Kathryn Nolte Music Director – Jonathan Oblander

Council President – Barbara Hunt Office Administrator – Vicki May

Council Vice President – Susan Abbott Custodian – Tali Melani

Director Christian Education – Deac. Debbie Rank Sunday Nursery Attendants – Elois Gardner &

Courtney Roberson