BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Service of the Word

Pre Worship:

                     “Spirit Song”

                     “Bind Us Together”

                     “His Name is Wonderful”

Welcome                                                                      

Gathering  

#732             Gathering Song: “Borning Cry”

p. 203           Greeting

Prayer of the Day

P:                  Let us pray…

Almighty God, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved Son. Keep all who are born of water and the Spirit faithful in your service, that we may rejoice to be called children of God, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Word

                    First Reading: Isaiah 43: 1-7

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God. 

                    Silence for reflection

                    Psalm: 29 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                    Silence for reflection

                    Second Reading: Acts 8: 14-17

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God.

                    Silence for reflection

p. 205            Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”

                     Holy Gospel: Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ 

                    Silence for reflection

                    Blessing of Sunday School 

                    Sermon

#314            Hymn of the Day: “Arise, Your Light Has Come”

p. 104           Nicene Creed

A:                  Prayers of Intercession

                    Sharing of the Peace

A:                 The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:                   And also with you.

Meal

                     Offering

                     Offering Song: “Beautiful”

A:                  Offering Prayer

p.                  The Lord’s Prayer

Sending

P:                 Benediction

                    Announcements  

                    Sending Song: “We Will Glorify”

A:                 Dismissal 

                    Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book).         Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S           CCLI Licensing #407530 

THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY

Sermon:                          Deacon Janice Orr

Worship Assistant:            Chelsea Lokseth

Music:                             Praise Team

PowerPoint/Sound:           Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Harvey Pearson

Greeters:                           

Coffee Host:                    Beth Zazula

Jan. Usher team:             Tim Warr fam., Kevin Bathgate fam. & Jan Nielsen

Lesson Reader:                Linda Leiren

Counters:                        Chris Sather &  

Jan. Altar Guild:               Donna Curry & Gloria Sebastian-Powell

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 13^th          10:00 am        Worship Service

                            10:00 am        Sunday School       

                            6:00 pm          Service at Points West

Monday                 4:00 pm          Boys’ Choir

Tuesday                10:00 am        Coffee Group

                            7:00 pm          Council Meeting

Wednesday            8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                     Joy Chapel

Friday                                          Parish Caller Deadline

Sunday 20^th            10:00 am        Worship Service

                             10:00 am        Sunday School

• ·         Jasper Adventure Weekend!  Save the dates....March 14 - 17, 2019.  More detail to follow regarding hotel bookings coming soon.... Any questions, call Linda Pearson @ 780-532-4730 or 780-831-6353
• ·         The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School.  The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.

• ·         Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church.  Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently.  In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.

• ·         Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service?                                         * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available.  Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit.                                           * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.

• ·         Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office. 

• ·         If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.

• ·         The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea.            PowerPlus number: 1323-4978          Thanks!! Chelsea