FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Three

Pre Worship:

#314             “Arise, Your Light Has Come!”

#619             “I Know That My Redeemer Lives!”

#324             “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”

#631             “Love Divine, All Love Excelling”

Welcome               

Gathering

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                Blessed be the Holy Trinity, +one God, the eternal voice from heaven, the anointed and beloved one, the Spirit moving over the waters.

C:                 Amen.

P:                As we approach the mystery of God, let us come in confession, trusting the love of Christ crucified and risen.

                   Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                God who searches and knows us,

C:                 you have shown us what is good, but we have looked to other lights to find our way.  We have not been just in our dealings with others.  We have chosen revenge over mercy.  We have promoted ourselves instead of walking humbly with you.  With what shall we come before you? Forgive us our sin, and show us your salvation in the face of Jesus Christ our Saviour.  Amen.

P:                  Beloved of God, you have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, poured out for you in the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. Receive the promise of baptism: You are God’s child; + your sins are   forgiven.  Rejoice and be glad, for yours is the reign of God. 

C:                  Amen.

#634            Gathering Song: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”

p. 138           Greeting

Prayer of the Day

P:                  Let us pray…

Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen.                                             

Word

                    First Reading: Micah 6: 1-8

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God.

                    Silence for reflection

                    Psalm: 15 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                    Silence for reflection

                    Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God.

                    Silence for reflection

p. 142           Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia”

                     Holy Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ

                    Silence for reflection

                    Blessing of Sunday School

                    Sermon 

#728            Hymn of the Day: “Blest Are They”                                                                                                         

p. 105          Apostle’s 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

#315            Offering Song: “How Good, Lord, to be Here!”

A:                Offering Prayer

p. 144          Great Thanksgiving

P:                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.

                   Preface for Sundays

p. 144          Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                    Eucharistic Prayer

P:                 For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

C:                 Christ has died.  Christ has risen.  Christ will come again.

p. 145           The Lord’s Prayer

p. 146           “Lamb of God” (sung)

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace.

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

#697             “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

#779             “Amazing Grace”

#338             “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

#638             “Blessed Assurance”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                 Benediction

                    Announcements 

#434            Sending Song: “Jesus Shall Reign”

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

Presiding Minister:            Pastor Greg Anderson

Worship Assistant:            Sheryl Lokseth

Music:                             Dr. Pope

Greeters:                         Carla Fedchuk

Coffee Host:                     Carla Fedchuk

Feb. Usher team:              Alexa Oilund, Connie Peters & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:        

Lesson Reader:                 Lorraine Fedchuk

Counters:                         Bruce Gillespie &

Feb. Altar Guild:                Gloria Sebastian-Powell & Linda Leiren

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 2^nd          10:00 am        Worship Service

                          10:00 am        Sunday School

Monday               7:00 pm          Boys’ Choir

Tuesday               10:00 am        Coffee Group         

Wednesday          8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                   Joy Chapel

Saturday              10:00 am        Boys’ Choir

Sunday 9^th           10:00 am        Worship Service

                           10:00 am        Sunday School

• 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