TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCHStevens Point, Wisconsin

Ministers: Every Baptized Member

BAPTISM OF OUR LORDToday’s liturgy uses ELW setting 4, alt.

January 7, 2018 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.

Prelude: “Spirit of God,” “Now That the Daylight,”“Lord of All Hopefulness” Dale Wood

Announcements

*Brief Order for Confession and ForgivenessP: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people,

turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power ofyour Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive yourforgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Saviorand Lord.

C: Amen.

P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence for prayer and reflection. Most merciful God,

C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves.We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, bywhat we have done and by what we have left undone. We havenot loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved ourneighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that wemay delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory ofyour holy name. Amen.

P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead insin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you havebeen saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit,that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.

*Gathering Hymn: “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet” ELW #523

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*GreetingP: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the

communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.C: And also with you.

*Kyrie

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*Hymn of Praise:

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*Prayer of the Day:

P: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.P: Let us pray.

Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice movesover the waters. Immerse us in your grace, and transform us byyour Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, ourSavior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Children’s Lesson

First Reading: Genesis 1:1–5

1In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2the earthwas a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while awind from God swept over the face of the waters. 3Then God said, “Letthere be light”; and there was light. 4And God saw that the light was good;and God separated the light from the darkness. 5God called the light Day,and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there wasmorning, the first day.

Second Reading: Acts 19:1–7

1While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regionsand came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. 2He said to them,“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” Theyreplied, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3Then hesaid, “Into what then were you baptized?” They answered, “Into John’sbaptism.” 4Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, tellingthe people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, inJesus.” 5On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.6When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them,and they spoke in tongues and prophesied—7altogether there were abouttwelve of them.

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*Gospel Acclamation

*Gospel: Mark 1:4–11

P: The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the 1st chapter.C: Glory to you, O Lord.

4John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism ofrepentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5And people from the whole Judeancountryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, andwere baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6Now Johnwas clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and heate locusts and wild honey. 7He proclaimed, “The one who is morepowerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down anduntie the thong of his sandals. 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth ofGalilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he wascoming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spiritdescending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You aremy Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

P: The Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon: Pastor Clay Schmit

Hymn of the Day: “Baptized in Water” ELW #456

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*The Apostles’ Creed:

C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven andearth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, whowas conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and wasburied; he descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he isseated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come tojudge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, thecommunion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrectionof the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*Prayers of the Church:A: ....Let us pray.C: Have mercy, O God.

P: ......Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.C: Amen.

*Sharing of the Peace

P: May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.C: And also with you.

Offering

Offertory:(8:15) “When the Song of the Angels Is Stilled” E. Alexander

(10:45) “Dare to Dream” E. Loukes & C. Lees

Offertory Prayer:

P: Let us pray. Merciful God,C: everything in heaven and earth belongs to you. We joyfully

release what you have entrusted to us. May these gifts be signsof our whole lives returned to you, dedicated to the healing andunity of all creation, through Jesus Christ. Amen.

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*The Great ThanksgivingP: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them to the Lord.P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.P: It is our duty and our joy......we praise your name and join their

unending hymn:

*Holy, Holy, Holy

*Words of Institution

*Lord’s PrayerC: 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

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Communion:

The table of Christ is open to all who believe. You are welcome tocome to this meal. We believe that the risen Christ meets us here inperson to offer us forgiveness and strength to live our lives of faith.Gluten free bread and grape juice are available; please just ask theservers. Please take a moment to fill our communication card found inthe bulletin and place it in the offering plate or give it to an usher.Thank you.

Lamb of God

Hymns during distribution:

“Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” ELW #800

“O Blessed Spring” (tune–#644) ELW #447

“We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus” ELW #451

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*Blessing

P: May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the gifts of his bodyand blood strengthen, keep and unite us, now and forever.

C: Amen.

*Post-Communion PrayerA: Let us pray.

We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed usthrough the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy,strengthen us through this gift in faith toward you and in ferventlove toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

(8:15) *Sharing Our Meal with the Homebound

*BenedictionP: Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now

and forever.C: Amen.

*Sending Hymn: “We Know That Christ Is Raised” ELW #449

*DismissalA: Go in peace and bring God’s love to the world in worship, witness

and service.C: Thanks be to God.

Postlude: “Praise and Thanksgiving” arr. Dale Wood

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The words of the Senior Choir anthem are taken from thefollowing poem:

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INSPIRING WORSHIP ALL WEEK

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Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found himabout whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesusson of Joseph from Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him, “Cananything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Comeand see.” John 1:45–46

READINGS

Preparing for Sunday, January 14

• Day 1 – 1 Samuel 3:1–20• Day 2 – Psalm 139:1–6; 13–18• Day 3 – 1 Corinthians 6:12–20• Day 4 – John 1:43–51• Day 5 – Romans 6:4• Day 6 – 2 Corinthians 5:17

* Sunday readings in bold

APPLY

Maybe you have resolved to make changes in your life as weenter a new year, hoping the old ways give way to new ones? Inthis week’s Gospel from Mark, it was Nathanael, who needed tolet go of his prior thoughts about all people from Nazareth inorder to meet Jesus. It was at the urging and insistence of hisfriend, Philip, that this encounter was even possible. In our livestoday, how have we, too, at times had our perspectives changedby a friend who offered a different one? Are there ways we alsocould better share God’s message with those reluctant to hear?

PRAYER

Amazing God, You give us new opportunities every year, everyday. Help us to recognize that the lives of each of your childrenis special, and by opening ourselves to new ways of thinking, wecan learn something from their stories. Help us to more fullyrecognize that your presence and love can be found in what wemight consider the unlikeliest of people and places. Continue toguide us in our lives of faith throughout this new year. Amen.

Devotions written by Trinity members.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH1410 Rogers St

Stevens Point, WisconsinThe Reverend Dr. Clay Schmit

Ministers: Every Baptized Member

January 7, 20188:15 & 10:45 a.m.

Telephone: 715 344-2869Email: trinity@trinitysp.com

Fax: 715 344-9123Website: www.trinitysp.com

Twitter: @TrinityinPoint

“Bringing God’s Love to the World in Worship, Witness, and Service.”