February 16, 2020 10:30 am * STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE "They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love" arr. Bock
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul" arr. Hustad
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS/GREETING Nancy Thompson
CHORAL INTROIT “Light of the World” from Godspell
CALL TO WORSHIP Nancy Thompson
Leader: We are called to follow—to walk in the way of justice and righteousness,
All: for we are children of God!
Leader: We are called to serve—to be Christ with and for one another,
All: for we are the salt of the earth!
Leader: We are called to shine—to be beacons of hope and witnesses to truth,
All: for we are the light of the world!
Leader: Come, you who are claimed as children of God, salt of the earth and light of the world.
All: Let us worship the Lord!
* HYMN #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Kaul
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lover of justice, Giver of mercy, you call us to share our bread with the hungry and to open our homes to the homeless, to care for the poor and to satisfy the needs of those who suffer. Some of your commandments are easy to follow; others require so much of us! How can we break the chains of injustice and untie the cords of oppression? When we consider the brokenness of our world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Forgive us when we use our sense of helplessness as an excuse. Remind us, we pray, that you are at work in and through us to bring about your reign. Free us from fear and stir our hearts toward a greater generosity, that we might be the salt and light you have called us to be. (Time for silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON Rev. Kaul
RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Bonnie Foster
ANTHEM “Sing a Song of Thanks and Joy” Hal H. Hopson
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Psalm 112:1-10 (responsively, see insert) 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Nancy Thompson
Matthew 4:12-23 Rev. Kaul
A new teaching, with authority! Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Keep Open House with God's Flavors and Colors” Rev. Norlita Kaul
*HYMN (on insert) “This Little Light of Mine”
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH on insert
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory "My Jesus, I Love Thee" arr. Hustad
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SHARING OUR JOYS/CONCERNS
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
* HYMN #339 “Be Thou My Vision”
(We will share Christ’s light with each other)
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" arr. Hustad ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (February 16 – 22)
SUNDAY Feb. 16 @ 11:30 AM Men's Brotherhood Brunch MONDAY Feb. 17 Church Office closed TUESDAY Feb. 18 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group (First Lutheran Mission Coffee House)
TUESDAY Feb. 18 @ 1:00 PM Pieces & Prayers Sew Day
WEDNESDAY Feb. 19 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Feb. 20 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY Feb. 20 @ 5:30 PM Men's Brotherhood THURSDAY Feb. 20 @ 7:00 PM Scout Meeting
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD BRUNCH will be served on February 16 after worship service. All are invited!
2020 PER CAPITA is $34.75 per person. If you have not done so, we would appreciate your donation.
NAME BADGES: Connecting faces to names is a great first step in getting to know someone. And while our congregation only has ONE new name to learn...Rev. Norlita...she has MANY of our names to learn! Please help by wearing your name badge at church so she can begin remembering which beautiful face belongs to your name!
CHURCH DIRECTORY: For 2020 we are creating a pictorial church directory. If you have previously sent a picture to the church office (or one is on file), thank you. If you have a specific picture to use, please e-mail it to the church office. If you prefer no picture in the church directory, please inform the office. Our goal and deadline for distribution is March 1st.
THIS COMING WEDNESDAY: February 19—Our Lenten Bible Study begins, 6:00-7:00 PM. Please bring a brown bag dinner for yourself. Books ordered are in the Narthex. Please turn in your payment to the church office. Thank you!
BLADE ARTICLES ARE DUE ASAP! Please submit yours to Rozanne in the church office.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE INFORMATION: A soup supper will be served on February 26th at 5:45 PM. Soup will be provided. Please bring sandwiches, salad, or dessert to share. Worship is at 7:00; imposition of ashes and communion will be celebrated. Please join us.
BIRTHDAYS in February: Judy Smith, Robin Eich, Betty Gehring, Pam Larson, Larry Anderson, Carey Bretsch, Elizabeth Fox, Bob Fishback, Bob Jones
ANNIVERSARY in February: Mike & Judy McCann
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp, Gary Larson, Alan Young, Bob Jones, Judy Smith’s family (Brett, Marilyn, Laurie), Natalie & Marvin Schroeder
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Cliff Rindels, Dee & Lois Watson
All are invited to the Men's Brotherhood Brunch following worship service.
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the Pastor, the church office or any Deacon/Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquires. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us .Psalm 112:1-10
(read responsively)
1 Praise the Lord!
Happy are those who fear the Lord,
who greatly delight in his commandments.
2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
4 They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright;
they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 It is well with those who deal generously and lend,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
6 For the righteous will never be moved;
they will be remembered forever.
7 They are not afraid of evil tidings;
their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.
8 Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
9 They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn is exalted in honor.
10 The wicked see it and are angry;
they gnash their teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine
this little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine
This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!, , I'm going to let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!, I'm going to let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!, I'm going to let it shine
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine!
Don't let Satan [blow] it out!, I'm going to let it shine
Don't let Satan [blow] it out!, I'm going to let it shine
Don't let Satan [blow] it out!, I'm going to let it shine
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine!
Let it shine till Jesus Comes, I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine till Jesus Comes, I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine till Jesus Comes, I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine let it shine!
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
God’s sovereign love is a mystery beyond the reach of the human mind. Human thought ascribes to God superlatives of power, wisdom, and goodness. But God reveals divine love in Jesus Christ by showing power in the form of a servant, wisdom in the folly of the cross, and goodness in receiving sinful men and women. The power of God’s love in Christ to transform the world discloses that the Redeemer is the Lord and Creator who made all things to serve the purpose of God’s love. Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.15
PRELUDE "They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love" arr. Bock
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul" arr. Hustad
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS/GREETING Nancy Thompson
CHORAL INTROIT “Light of the World” from Godspell
CALL TO WORSHIP Nancy Thompson
Leader: We are called to follow—to walk in the way of justice and righteousness,
All: for we are children of God!
Leader: We are called to serve—to be Christ with and for one another,
All: for we are the salt of the earth!
Leader: We are called to shine—to be beacons of hope and witnesses to truth,
All: for we are the light of the world!
Leader: Come, you who are claimed as children of God, salt of the earth and light of the world.
All: Let us worship the Lord!
* HYMN #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Kaul
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lover of justice, Giver of mercy, you call us to share our bread with the hungry and to open our homes to the homeless, to care for the poor and to satisfy the needs of those who suffer. Some of your commandments are easy to follow; others require so much of us! How can we break the chains of injustice and untie the cords of oppression? When we consider the brokenness of our world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Forgive us when we use our sense of helplessness as an excuse. Remind us, we pray, that you are at work in and through us to bring about your reign. Free us from fear and stir our hearts toward a greater generosity, that we might be the salt and light you have called us to be. (Time for silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON Rev. Kaul
RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Bonnie Foster
ANTHEM “Sing a Song of Thanks and Joy” Hal H. Hopson
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Psalm 112:1-10 (responsively, see insert) 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Nancy Thompson
Matthew 4:12-23 Rev. Kaul
A new teaching, with authority! Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Keep Open House with God's Flavors and Colors” Rev. Norlita Kaul
*HYMN (on insert) “This Little Light of Mine”
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH on insert
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory "My Jesus, I Love Thee" arr. Hustad
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SHARING OUR JOYS/CONCERNS
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
* HYMN #339 “Be Thou My Vision”
(We will share Christ’s light with each other)
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" arr. Hustad ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (February 16 – 22)
SUNDAY Feb. 16 @ 11:30 AM Men's Brotherhood Brunch MONDAY Feb. 17 Church Office closed TUESDAY Feb. 18 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group (First Lutheran Mission Coffee House)
TUESDAY Feb. 18 @ 1:00 PM Pieces & Prayers Sew Day
WEDNESDAY Feb. 19 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Feb. 20 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY Feb. 20 @ 5:30 PM Men's Brotherhood THURSDAY Feb. 20 @ 7:00 PM Scout Meeting
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD BRUNCH will be served on February 16 after worship service. All are invited!
2020 PER CAPITA is $34.75 per person. If you have not done so, we would appreciate your donation.
NAME BADGES: Connecting faces to names is a great first step in getting to know someone. And while our congregation only has ONE new name to learn...Rev. Norlita...she has MANY of our names to learn! Please help by wearing your name badge at church so she can begin remembering which beautiful face belongs to your name!
CHURCH DIRECTORY: For 2020 we are creating a pictorial church directory. If you have previously sent a picture to the church office (or one is on file), thank you. If you have a specific picture to use, please e-mail it to the church office. If you prefer no picture in the church directory, please inform the office. Our goal and deadline for distribution is March 1st.
THIS COMING WEDNESDAY: February 19—Our Lenten Bible Study begins, 6:00-7:00 PM. Please bring a brown bag dinner for yourself. Books ordered are in the Narthex. Please turn in your payment to the church office. Thank you!
BLADE ARTICLES ARE DUE ASAP! Please submit yours to Rozanne in the church office.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE INFORMATION: A soup supper will be served on February 26th at 5:45 PM. Soup will be provided. Please bring sandwiches, salad, or dessert to share. Worship is at 7:00; imposition of ashes and communion will be celebrated. Please join us.
BIRTHDAYS in February: Judy Smith, Robin Eich, Betty Gehring, Pam Larson, Larry Anderson, Carey Bretsch, Elizabeth Fox, Bob Fishback, Bob Jones
ANNIVERSARY in February: Mike & Judy McCann
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp, Gary Larson, Alan Young, Bob Jones, Judy Smith’s family (Brett, Marilyn, Laurie), Natalie & Marvin Schroeder
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Cliff Rindels, Dee & Lois Watson
All are invited to the Men's Brotherhood Brunch following worship service.
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the Pastor, the church office or any Deacon/Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquires. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us .Psalm 112:1-10
(read responsively)
1 Praise the Lord!
Happy are those who fear the Lord,
who greatly delight in his commandments.
2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
4 They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright;
they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 It is well with those who deal generously and lend,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
6 For the righteous will never be moved;
they will be remembered forever.
7 They are not afraid of evil tidings;
their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.
8 Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
9 They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn is exalted in honor.
10 The wicked see it and are angry;
they gnash their teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine
this little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine
This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!, , I'm going to let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!, I'm going to let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!, I'm going to let it shine
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine!
Don't let Satan [blow] it out!, I'm going to let it shine
Don't let Satan [blow] it out!, I'm going to let it shine
Don't let Satan [blow] it out!, I'm going to let it shine
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine!
Let it shine till Jesus Comes, I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine till Jesus Comes, I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine till Jesus Comes, I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine let it shine!
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
God’s sovereign love is a mystery beyond the reach of the human mind. Human thought ascribes to God superlatives of power, wisdom, and goodness. But God reveals divine love in Jesus Christ by showing power in the form of a servant, wisdom in the folly of the cross, and goodness in receiving sinful men and women. The power of God’s love in Christ to transform the world discloses that the Redeemer is the Lord and Creator who made all things to serve the purpose of God’s love. Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.15