ORDER OF WORSHIP
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2023
PRELUDE
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Lord, come into our hearts today.
Teach us about your love.
Lord, come into our lives today.
Bring us your hope.
All: Let us worship God together
Opening Hymn: #485 (Blue) ‘To God be the Glory’ (Fanny Crosby)
To God be the glory, great things He hath done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done!
Great things he hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain]
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)
Lord Jesus Christ, you used your hands to heal; to lift up; to bless; to sow kindness and tenderness. Forgive us when we keep our hands at our sides when we could be reaching out in love. Lord, you used your hands to bear the burdens of others and to feed the hungry. Forgive us when we fail to use our hands to take care of those who are hungry or overwhelmed with adversity. Lord, open our hands and our hearts to love as you loved and to care as you cared. We pray this in your name. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Draw us close, Holy Spirit, as the Scriptures are read and the Word is proclaimed. May there be one voice we hear today — the voice of truth and grace. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING
Old Testament Reading (read responsively)
Psalm 40:1-3, 11
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He drew me up from the desolate pit,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the LORD.
11 Do not, O LORD, withhold
your mercy from me;
let your steadfast love and your faithfulness
keep me safe forever.
SCRIPTURE SONG ‘Tell me the Story of Jesus’ (Fanny Crosby) verse 1 (Remain seated)
Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word;
tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell how the angels, in chorus, sang as they welcomed His birth,
"Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth."
Refrain:
Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word;
tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.
Gospel Mark 5:21-43
21 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him, and he was by the sea. 22 Then one of the leaders of the synagogue, named Jairus, came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet 23 and pleaded with him repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” 24 So he went with him.
And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. 25 Now there was a woman who had been suffering from a flow of blood for twelve years. 26 She had endured much under many physicians and had spent all that she had, and she was no better but rather grew worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 for she said, “If I but touch his cloak, I will be made well.” 29 Immediately her flow of blood stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my cloak?” 31 And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, ‘Who touched me?’ ” 32 He looked all around to see who had done it. 33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue leader’s house to say, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the synagogue leader, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” 37 He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 38 When they came to the synagogue leader’s house, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 When he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, get up!” 42 And immediately the girl stood up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. 43 He strictly ordered them that no one should know this and told them to give her something to eat.
SERMON ‘We don’t really know’ Robby Flint, CRE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH-THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*SERMON HYMN ‘All the Way My Savior Leads Me’ (Fanny Crosby)
All the way my Savior leads me–What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.
All the way my Savior leads me–Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for ev'ry trial, Feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see;
Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see.
All the way my Savior leads me–Oh, the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way;
This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way.
CALL TO OFFERING
SPECIAL MUSIC ‘Abide in Me Oh Lord of Love’ composed by Sally DeFord-
Donna Flint, soloist and Nancy Ohnstad, pianist
*DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
-Paige F
-Nelda H (recovery in the Neighborhoods)
-Betty G
-Carol G (recovery)
-Bob J and Jan as caregiver
-Bob O
-Andrew & Beth L
-Laura (Linda’s niece)
-Gwen B (Lee P’s friend)
-Patty (friend of Michele)
-Harry (Bonnie S’s father)
-Darwin L (Jeanne’s husband) and Jeanne as caregiver
Our homebound or in care members: Bob J, Delores K, Rose P, Cliff R, Art V, Dee W (Please reach out and call)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Bob & Pat F, Robby & Donna F
Those who mourn: We pray for the VanderWaal, Kemp, Peterson, Goodale, McCann, Webster, & Salonen families and all who have lost loved ones.
LORD’S PRAYER
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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen.
CLOSING HYMN #341 (Blue) Blessed Assurance (Fanny Crosby)
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels, descending, bring from above;
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. [Refrain]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH OFFICE will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
BLADE ARTICLES are due Tuesday, Jan. 17.
TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP meets at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House at 9:30ish.
PIECES & PRAYERS will be meeting at the church on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM. All are welcomed to help with quilting. Questions, contact Lee P
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be meeting at 9:30 AM at the church.
SISTERHOOD will meet at First Lutheran Church’s Mission Coffee House on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 AM.
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD will meet on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 PM in the church lounge.
PER CAPITA per person for 2023 is $38.00. If you have not done so, we would appreciate your donation.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2023
PRELUDE
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Lord, come into our hearts today.
Teach us about your love.
Lord, come into our lives today.
Bring us your hope.
All: Let us worship God together
Opening Hymn: #485 (Blue) ‘To God be the Glory’ (Fanny Crosby)
To God be the glory, great things He hath done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done!
Great things he hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain]
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)
Lord Jesus Christ, you used your hands to heal; to lift up; to bless; to sow kindness and tenderness. Forgive us when we keep our hands at our sides when we could be reaching out in love. Lord, you used your hands to bear the burdens of others and to feed the hungry. Forgive us when we fail to use our hands to take care of those who are hungry or overwhelmed with adversity. Lord, open our hands and our hearts to love as you loved and to care as you cared. We pray this in your name. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Draw us close, Holy Spirit, as the Scriptures are read and the Word is proclaimed. May there be one voice we hear today — the voice of truth and grace. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING
Old Testament Reading (read responsively)
Psalm 40:1-3, 11
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He drew me up from the desolate pit,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the LORD.
11 Do not, O LORD, withhold
your mercy from me;
let your steadfast love and your faithfulness
keep me safe forever.
SCRIPTURE SONG ‘Tell me the Story of Jesus’ (Fanny Crosby) verse 1 (Remain seated)
Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word;
tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell how the angels, in chorus, sang as they welcomed His birth,
"Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth."
Refrain:
Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word;
tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.
Gospel Mark 5:21-43
21 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him, and he was by the sea. 22 Then one of the leaders of the synagogue, named Jairus, came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet 23 and pleaded with him repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” 24 So he went with him.
And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. 25 Now there was a woman who had been suffering from a flow of blood for twelve years. 26 She had endured much under many physicians and had spent all that she had, and she was no better but rather grew worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 for she said, “If I but touch his cloak, I will be made well.” 29 Immediately her flow of blood stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my cloak?” 31 And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, ‘Who touched me?’ ” 32 He looked all around to see who had done it. 33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue leader’s house to say, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the synagogue leader, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” 37 He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 38 When they came to the synagogue leader’s house, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 When he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, get up!” 42 And immediately the girl stood up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. 43 He strictly ordered them that no one should know this and told them to give her something to eat.
SERMON ‘We don’t really know’ Robby Flint, CRE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH-THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*SERMON HYMN ‘All the Way My Savior Leads Me’ (Fanny Crosby)
All the way my Savior leads me–What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.
All the way my Savior leads me–Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for ev'ry trial, Feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see;
Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see.
All the way my Savior leads me–Oh, the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way;
This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way.
CALL TO OFFERING
SPECIAL MUSIC ‘Abide in Me Oh Lord of Love’ composed by Sally DeFord-
Donna Flint, soloist and Nancy Ohnstad, pianist
*DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
-Paige F
-Nelda H (recovery in the Neighborhoods)
-Betty G
-Carol G (recovery)
-Bob J and Jan as caregiver
-Bob O
-Andrew & Beth L
-Laura (Linda’s niece)
-Gwen B (Lee P’s friend)
-Patty (friend of Michele)
-Harry (Bonnie S’s father)
-Darwin L (Jeanne’s husband) and Jeanne as caregiver
Our homebound or in care members: Bob J, Delores K, Rose P, Cliff R, Art V, Dee W (Please reach out and call)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Bob & Pat F, Robby & Donna F
Those who mourn: We pray for the VanderWaal, Kemp, Peterson, Goodale, McCann, Webster, & Salonen families and all who have lost loved ones.
LORD’S PRAYER
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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen.
CLOSING HYMN #341 (Blue) Blessed Assurance (Fanny Crosby)
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels, descending, bring from above;
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. [Refrain]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH OFFICE will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
BLADE ARTICLES are due Tuesday, Jan. 17.
TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP meets at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House at 9:30ish.
PIECES & PRAYERS will be meeting at the church on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM. All are welcomed to help with quilting. Questions, contact Lee P
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be meeting at 9:30 AM at the church.
SISTERHOOD will meet at First Lutheran Church’s Mission Coffee House on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 AM.
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD will meet on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 PM in the church lounge.
PER CAPITA per person for 2023 is $38.00. If you have not done so, we would appreciate your donation.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE