Emmanuel Lutheran Church

140 Cherry Avenue, NW at Buckeye Street

Warren, Ohio 44485

Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

Minister of Music: Dean C. Hunt

24 JAN. 2021 + 3rd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY + 10:00 A.M.

Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“Hush, for God Is Here”

ORGAN VOLUNTARY “Prelude & Fugue” GUSTAV MERKEL

All May Make the Sign of the Cross, the sign marked at Baptism;

as the Presiding Minister Begins. (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: AMEN.

P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN.

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Please kneel, if you are able

Silence is kept for reflection

P: Gracious God,

C: have mercy on us.

We confess that we have turned from you, and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: AMEN.

P: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ and by his authority, I 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. C: AMEN.

THE GATHERING HYMN (Stand)

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

CANTICLE OF PRAISE “GLORY TO GOD

P: the prayer of the day

Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN.

The Assembly Sits

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +

After Each reading: A: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God

THE first reading JONAH 3:1-5, 10

PSALMODY PSALM 62: 6 -14

For God alone my soul in silence waits;

truly, my hope is in him.

He alone is my rock and my salvation,

my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken.

In God is my safety and my honor;

God is my strong rock and my refuge.

Put your trust in him always, O people,

pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge.

Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath,

even those of low estate cannot be trusted.

On the scales they are lighter than a breath,

all of them together.

Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride;

though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.

God has spoken once, twice have I heard it

that power belongs to God.

Steadfast love is yours, O Lord,

for you repay everyone according to his deeds.

THE SECOND READING I CORINTHIANS 7:29-31

THE GOSPEL MARK 1:14-20

The Assembly Stands when the Gospel Acclamation begins.

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the 1st chapter. (++)

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

After the Reading

THE SERMON “THEY LEFT THEIR NETS…”

(Mark 1:14-20)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played before the Hymn of the Day. ◄

THE HYMN OF THE DAY PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES CREED

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

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

THE READER PRAYS:”LORD IN YOUR MERCY.”

CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”HEAR OUR PRAYER”

A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A BRIEF SILENCE. AT THE END OF THE PRAYERS:

P: SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTOR

+ PEACE +

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

C: And also with you.

The congregation greets one another with the greeting of

“Peace be with you.”

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND OFFERING

AN OFFERING IS RECEIVED AS THE ALTAR IS PREPARED.

THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE

OFFERTORY PRAYER

The Assembly STANDS for the Offertory Prayer

A: God of all creation:

C: all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord C: AMEN.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

PREFACE & DIALOGUE

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.

P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy)

* THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Presiding minister continues: continues: ….proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

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

P: Share with us the great and promised feast:.

C: Amen. Come Lord Jesus.

P: Receive our inheritance with all your saints in light.

C: Amen. Come Holy Spirit.

…..as victorious Lord of all.

C: the lord’s prayer (Traditional Form)

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.

C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.

AGNUS DEI “LAMB OF GOD”

Please be seated

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him.

DISTRIBUTION

(Baptized Christians who have received their First Communion, repent of sin and trust in Jesus Christ for forgiveness and salvation, endeavoring to live in peace with all people, are welcome to receive the Body and Blood of Christ, as he gives himself to us in the earthly elements of bread and wine. Those not yet ready for Communion are invited to the altar for a blessing.)

COMMUNION HYMN

the post communion blessing

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. c: amen.

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE Song of Simeon

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER

A: Almighty God:

C: You gave your Son both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of the godly life. Enable us to receive him always with thanksgiving, and to conform our lives to his; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN

THE BENEDICTION

P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. C: AMEN.

THE HYMN IN RECESSION

A: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “DU DEUXIME TON” J.A. GUILAIN

Serving in Worship

Ministers:……………………………………………………………….The People of God

Assisting Minister:………………………………………………………..........Tom Weller

Altar Guild: …………………………………………………………...Karen Daubenspeck

Acolyte Team:……………………..............Lindsay Naples, Derek Wilson, Addie Wilson

Organist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………………..Dean C. Hunt

Pastor:…………………………………………………………The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

SERVING NEXT WEEK

Assisting Minister: Diane Pilger, Acolyte Team: A.Wilson, D.Wilson, L. Naples, Sacristan: Garry Kibler, Altar Guild: Karen Daubenspeck

† Weekly Announcements †

24 January 2021

►THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH ◄

January 24,-Matthew Pinto, 25-Chuck Daubenspeck, 27- Donald Vasbinder,

JANUARY SPECIAL OFFERING

PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK (31 January)

-4th Sunday After Epiphany

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111

I Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

THE CLOTHES CLOSET IS IN NEED OF:

MEN’S FLANNEL SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS AND WINTER COATS

Stewardship Report for 17-24 January 2021

Offering: $ 6,474.35- Designated: $ TBA

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers of

Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Dick Viola Family, Harlene Huffstetler, Charles Vasbinder, James Kibler,

David Griffin,Carl Wollam, June Stroup, George Burin, Jr. Christine Sweitzer,

Mary Sudik, Sally Garghill, Darlene Spelich, Anne Rowan, Harry Redmond, Virginia Morris, Cora Byers, June Roller, Billie Jo Smith, Billy Eckenrode, Shawn Bowker, Zack Bako, Felicia MacMillan, Sue Thomas, Sally Dolovy, Edith Shunkwiler,

The Cosma Family, Dean Hunt

We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list:

*Lee Sweitzer,*Ralph Koene,*Evelyn Koene, *Victoria Chuminski,*Teirian McKinney,*Raygan Ray, *Roger Morgan, *Larry Wibert,*Evelyn Wibert, *Ken Detman, *Bernice,*Kathy DeNunzio, *Warner Taiclet, *John,*Rosalie May,*Hazel Morgan, *Dwayne Phillips,*Monique Holmes, *Judy Coman, *Pam Vines, *Leslie Flower,*Jennifer James,*Tesa & Lidia Biggs, *Pr. John Heinemeier * Randy & Sue’s Daughter’s Family. Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list fortwo months. The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list and you wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office or Dorothy Sunderman.)

 Our church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The phone number is 330-392-5939. The email address is eelc.office@gmail.com

We will be returning to On-line and In-Person services on 31 January (next Sunday.) All safety precautions are in place. Masks are required as well as Social Distancing. Please sit in the pews where bulletins are placed. Those who do not feel comfortable with In-Person Worship may still attend the Service remotely on Face Book and Emmanuel’s Website. We want to be responsible in seeing that our Emmanuel Family and Friends are kept safe. Thank You.

OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2021 ARE READY TO BE PICKED UP AT THE CHERRY AVENUE, NW ENTRANCE.

PLEASE RING THE BUZZER, STEP IN AND GET YOUR ENVELOPES AND BE ON YOUR WAY. THIS SAVES THE CHURCH FROM HAVING TO MAIL THEM WHICH IS QUITE COSTLY. THANK YOU.

We had a locksmith come and inspect our outer door locks and after reviewing the locks, they suggested that they be replaced, for the safety of the building. With that said we had 20 “do not duplicate” keys made. Keys are distributed to the chair of each board and council members. If you think you should have a key, submit your request to Church Council. Terry Wentworth

Church Elders

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