REV. MELODI HAGEN

Linell Hertenstein Kyle Frische

Doretta Nale Bonnie Greve

Teri Hirschfeld Tyler Kysenceder

JANUARY 28, 2018

Welcome & Announcements

Prayers of Praise, Pain, & Protest

Prelude Festivity on “Holy Manna” William Moore

Gathering Song Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing # 886

Confession & Forgiveness

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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 of your Holy Spirit

that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the

fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence for reflection and self-examination

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free

ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by

what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved

you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us,

renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in

your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for

his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of

the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the

entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩

Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of

the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Kyrie

Canticle of Praise

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray. Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into

your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior.

Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our

confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ,

our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Children’s Message: “Follow the Star”

First Reading Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Today’s reading is part of a longer discourse in Deuteronomy, an updating of

the law for the Israelite community as the people wait to enter the promised

land. Here Moses assures the people that God will continue to guide them

through prophets who will proclaim the divine word.

[Moses said:] 15The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. 16This is what you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the LORD my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” 17Then the LORD replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. 18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Responsive Reading Psalm 111

1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,

in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

2Great are your works, O LORD,

pondered by all who delight in them.

3Majesty and splendor mark your deeds,

and your righteousness endures forever.

4You cause your wonders to be remembered;

you are gracious and full of compassion.

5You give food to those who fear you,

remembering forever your covenant.

6You have shown your people the power of your works

in giving them the lands of the nations.

7The works of your hands are faithfulness and justice;

all of your precepts are sure.

8They stand fast forever and ever,

because they are done in truth and equity.

9You sent redemption to your people and commanded your covenant

forever;

holy and awesome is your name.

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

all who practice this have a good understanding. God’s praise

endures forever.

Choir Anthem "I've Got Peace Like a River"

trad. Spiritual/arr. John O. Schroeder

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Paul is concerned about how some Corinthian Christians use their freedom in

Christ as license to engage in non-Christian behavior that sets a damaging

example to other, impressionable, believers. Christians have a responsibility

to each other that their behavior does not cause a sister or brother to sin.

1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3but anyone who loves God is known by him. 4Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords—6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. 7It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8“Food will not bring us close

to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? 11So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. 12But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation

Announcement of the Gospel

The Gospel according to Mark the first chapter.

Glory to you, O Lord

Gospel Lesson Mark 1:21-28

The story has barely begun, and already the battle is joined. Jesus sides with

humanity against every force that would bring death and disease. These forces

recognize Jesus and know what his power means for them. This, however, is

only the first fight. The war will go on much longer.

21[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.22They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” 25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out

of him. 27They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

This is the good news for you today. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Song Word of God, Come Down on Earth # 510

Holy Baptism Presentation

God, who is rich in mercy and love, gives us a new birth into a living hope

through the sacrament of baptism. By water and the Word, God delivers us

from sin and death and raises us to new life in Jesus Christ. We are united

with all the baptized in the one body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the

Holy Spirit, and joined in God's mission for the life of the world.

Called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire

to have Kaiser Ronald Lee Taylor baptized into Christ?

Parents and Sponsors: We do.

As you bring your child to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with

responsibilities:

to live with him among God's faithful people,

bring him to the word of God and the holy supper,

teach him the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments,

place in his hands the holy scriptures,

and nurture him in faith and prayer,

so that he may learn to trust God,

proclaim Christ through word and deed,

care for others and the world God made,

and work for justice and peace.

Do you promise to help your child grow in the Christian faith and life?

Parents: We do.

Sponsors, do you promise to nurture this child in the Christian Faith as you

are empowered by God’s Spirit, and to help him live in the covenant of

baptism and in communion with the church?

Sponsors: We do.

People of God, do you promise to support Kaiser and pray for him in his

new life in Christ? We do.

Profession of Faith (PLEASE STAND)

I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the

faith of the church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?

Parents and Sponsors: We renounce them.

Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?

Parents and Sponsors: We renounce them.

Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?

Parents and Sponsors: We renounce them.

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived

by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. On the third

day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand

of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of

saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life

everlasting. Amen.

Thanksgiving at the Font

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and

praise.

We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the

waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which

you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and

his family, and through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into

freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the

Holy Spirit. By the baptism of Jesus' death and resurrection you set us free

from the power of sin and death and raise us up to live in you.

Pour out your Holy Spirit, the power of your living Word, that those who are

washed in the waters of baptism may be given new life. To you be given

honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Baptism

Kaiser Ronald Lee Taylor, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of

the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Annointing with Oil

Child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the

cross of Christ forever. Amen.

Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that you have claimed this child as

your own, cleanse him from sin, and raise him in faith to eternally live with

you forever. Amen

Welcome

Presentation of the Candle

Council Representative: Let your light so shine before others that they may

see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Council Representative: Let us welcome the newly baptized.

We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share:

join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative

and redeeming word to all the world.

Prayers of Intercession

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Peace

The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Tithes and Offerings (Kid’s offering supports Redeemer kids)

Offertory Cantabile Nicolas Jacques Lemmons

Offertory Response Create in Me

Offering Prayer

Let us pray. Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the

earth and nourish your whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who

hunger in any way, that all may know your care; Jesus Christ, our Savior

and Lord. Amen.

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 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.

Sending

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

Blessing

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.

Amen.

Sending Song The Lord Now Sends Us Forth # 538

(sing twice with repeats)

Dismissal

Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God.

Postlude Lily of the Valley L.D. Sankey

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You are invited to sign the register each week. People in each pew nearest the black book are asked to sign it & pass it down the pew.

Today we welcome Kaiser Ronald Lee Taylor into the Trinity family through Holy Baptism. Kaiser is the son of Paige Morris and Jonathon Taylor and great-grandson of Vicky Williams.

The altar flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by the congregation.

Prayer Concerns: Tami Russel, Diane Thede, David Blackburn, Bud House, Corey Crawford, and our shut-ins.

{Persons will remain on the Prayer List for 3 weeks unless otherwise requested.}

Youth Activity Bags are located in the cry room. These bags include activities for the youth to be used during worship and a snack. Please return the bags at the end of the service.

We have various collection boxes under the coat rack at the main entrance. It you have items for Redeemer, the Crisis Center, Agape, and other special collections you will find the appropriate box in our “collection corner”.

February Prayer Practice: Praying with Art Anyone is welcome to practice creative prayer with us at Trinity every week on Wednesdays at noon in the sanctuary, or the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. If you can’t join us face to face, we still encourage you to practice prayer where you are at noon on Wednesdays either at work, at school, or in your car. You are also welcome to text Pastor Melodi at 701-331-9412 by noon Wednesday and we will lift up your prayer concerns with you.

Join the Adult Sunday School class Sundays at 9:00 as we study the Book of Nehemiah. A long time ago, Nehemiah was called by God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. In the Old Testament, Book of Nehemiah, we read that before Nehemiah lays even one stone; Nehemiah prays. During the time of Nehemiah, the city of Jerusalem experienced a faith transformation. At the dedication of the rebuilt city wall, we read, “They offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced. The joy of Jerusalem was heard far away” (Nehemiah 12:43). May we also experience the great joy of God, the gracious love of Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit to renew and transform our lives and communities. Prayer and God’s Word has that power.

Lenten Dinners will begin Feb. 14th. If your family would like to help serve one week, please talk to Martha or Tracey to sign up. The dates are Feb. 14, 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th, 21st. Thank you.

Birthdays this week: Jennifer Lewis, Deanna Walker, David Doering, Garrett Gibson, Lucas Graves, Richard Krites, Dane Chisholm, Andrew Gibson, Jesse Hobler, Kara Lochard, Donna Mann, Tommy Risner, Matt Zink, David Blackburn, Kay Casebolt, Dianne Howell, Lynn Koch

January 21, 2014 Attendance 80

Current Offering received: $2,016.50 Budget Needed: $3,672.00

Next Sunday

Becca Poynter & CJ Bauer, Acolytes

Nancy Myers, Altar Flower Care

Malinda Bubp, Lay Reader

This Week’s Schedule

Today 2:00 pm Basement reserved – Historical Soc.

6:00 pm Basement reserved – 4H advisors

Wednesday 12:00 pm Silent Prayer

6:00 pm Catechism

7:30 pm Choir

Thursday 8:00 pm Dartball @ Jackson South

Friday 6:00 pm Family Fun Night

Next Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School

10:15 am Worship w/HC

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at 11 am. The deadline for the newsletter is the 15th of each month.

Pastor Melodi’s contact information: Office: 419-738-6547 Cell: 701-331-9412

Email: mhagen001@luthersem.edu Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 9am – Noon, or by appointment

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Response Form Information

1. The next Senior Luncheon is scheduled for February 15 at 11:30 am in the basement. We are bringing back a program which had lots of positive comments: You, our guests, are the program this month. Bring in an item that is special to you; if it is an antique, maybe you will learn more about it than you knew before. It doesn’t have to be an antique just something special to you that you would want to share with the group. Bring a friend along too. Feel free to stay after for fellowship or cards or just to visit. There are flyers in the display across from the bulletin board for you to take with you. Please RSVP by using the response form or by calling the office at 419-738-6547 or 419-394-3198 no later than February 12.

2. Youth and their families are welcome to join us for Family Fun Night this Friday at 6 pm. We will make homemade pizza and play games in the dark, like hide and seek and capture the flag. Wear comfortable dark clothing and bring a pizza topping to share. All ages are welcome! Please sign up if you are able to come.