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A WELCOMING FAITH COMMUNITY. GROWING. CARING. SERVING.
†TRADITIONAL SERVICE
JANUARY 2/3, 20212ND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
Welcome to WorshipWe are delighted that you are worshiping with
us at Zion! As the people of God, the church, we can still worship
together without being together in one building. Our joy is found
in God’s word for us. If you would like more information contact us
at www.zionanoka.org.
PREACHING: Pastor Connie Tiede PRESIDING: Pastor Brent
CampbellMUSICIANS: Mary Jo Gothmann, organist Rich Goldman,
instrumentalist Deb Oas Koepsell & Pr. Mike Rueckert,
vocalists
Order of ServicePRELUDEWELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
John 1:14
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CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Almighty God,you are above all things, yet so very near to me.
Because you already know me better than I know myself, I confess
that I have not honored our relationship – I have sinned against
you today. There are things that cause me shame and embarrassment –
things I have thought, things I have said, things I have done – in
your presence and in the presence of others. And there are things I
have already forgotten or don’t even realize how hurtful they are.
Help me remember that Je-sus is faithful when I am not, and restore
me in your Spirit to continue in our life together.God knows what
we do, yet sees who we are through the eyes of Jesus, who has
joined God’s life with ours and in whom † we are made new.
Mercifully broken and wholly mended, we are set upright to live
again.Amen.
GATHERING SONG: Let Our Gladness Have No End #291
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GREETINGThe 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.
KYRIEKYRIE
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HYMN OF PRAISE: What Feast of Love #487 vs. 2
PRAYER OF THE DAY:Almighty God, you have filled all the earth
with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to
reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
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THE SERMON TEXTThe Holy Gospel according to John 1:10-18Glory to
you, O Lord.The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.
THE SERMON “Wisdom’s Root” by Pastor Connie Tiede
BAPTISM: Bella Ann Hamilton (pre-recorded)
LESSON: Sirach 24:1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
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HYMN OF THE DAY: Of the Father’s Love Begotten #295
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THE APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth. 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 to the dead. 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 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.
FAMILY BLESSING FOR THE NEW YEAR(As we begin 2021, we invite you
to pray this special prayer of blessing along with us for your
family. You may pray this prayer if you are gathered together or
you may pray it on behalf of your family if you are separated by
the miles. Please repeat each phrase of the prayer along with the
Pastor.)
O Lord, bless our family and all of our loved ones, in this new
year. Provide for our daily needs.Grant us good health and bless us
with your protection and safekeeping during this COVID-19 pandemic,
that we may continue to serve you.Bless us with the gift of peace
that we may live in harmony with one another. In the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCHEmmanuel, God with us…Hear our
prayers.
Family Family blessing & blessing & prayerprayer
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OFFERTORY RESPONSE: Love Has Come #292 vs. 1 & 3
We share God’s grace by giving back to God what God has first
given to us, our time, talents and finances. Thank you for all the
ways you live by God’s grace, sharing from what you have to empower
the mission and ministry God calls us to as Zion Lutheran Church.
Your offering can be: • Mailed to Zion Lutheran Church 1601 4th
Ave. Anoka, MN 55303 • Given online at www.zionanoka.org and click
on “GIVE TODAY” • Text “Zion Lutheran Church” to give 763-710-2209
• Call the church office, 763-421-4656 to setup an Electronic
Transfer of Funds
OFFERING | SPECIAL MUSIC: Rich Goldman, instrumentalist ; Mary
Jo Gothmann, piano
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The Sacraments of the church are God’s gift to us.The Great
Thanksgiving is when we lift our hearts in thanksgiving to a good
and generous God.Jesus Christ is present for you in the bread and
wine, it is the body and blood of Jesus Christ given and shed for
you.
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
tres-passes, 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.
DISTRIBUTION At this time we encourage you to prepare the table
in your own homes with bread/cracker and wine/grapejuice. Take the
bread in your hands and hear the word of Jesus: The body of Christ,
broken for you. Now receive the bread.Take the cup and hear again
the word of Jesus: The blood of Christ, shed for you. Now drink the
cup.Be reminded of the confidence we have that God is the one who
acts in the sacrament; Christ comes to us even when we gather
virtually.
POST COMMUNION BLESSING AND PRAYERWe give you thanks, gracious
God, that you have once again fed us from your very self with the
body and blood of Christ. Through this mystery, send us forth to
proclaim your promise to a world in need, through the same Jesus
Christ, our Savior. Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe Lord be with you.And also with
you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks
to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
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SENDING HYMN: The Bells of Christmas #298 vs 1, 4, & 6
BENEDICTIONAlmighty God, who sent the Holy Spirit to Mary,
proclaimed joy through the angels, sent the shepherds with good
news, and led the magi by a star, bless you this day † through the
Word made flesh. Amen.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SPIRITUAL CARE AT ZION DURING COVIDDuring this time of COVID
when you or your loved one is in need of a visit by a pastor, we
are able to make phone visits with you. We are unable to go to most
care facilities and hospitals, but we would love to keep in touch
via phone. Call us at 763-421-4656 to let us know how we can walk
with you in this time and support you in your spiritual
journey.
PRAYER REQUESTSIf you have a celebration or concern you would
like the prayer team to include in their prayers, please email it
to [email protected].
SUPPORT OUR RADIO BROADCAST ON BOB-FMEvery Sunday morning at 9
am, Zion’s 8 am worship service is broad-cast on BOB-FM (106.1).
Our radio broadcast covers a good portion of the state of Minnesota
and reaches several hundred listeners each Sunday, including many
who do not have internet capability. Special gifts to support
Zion’s Radio Broadcast Fund are welcome. Gifts may be given in
memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion such as a
wedding anniversary. Thank you to recent supporters of the Radio
Broadcast Fund.
BAPTISMS AT ZIONDue to the rise in the number of Covid cases, we
would like to keep our families safe. We are changing how we do
baptisms at Zion and will be pre-recording the baptisms at Zion on
a Sunday morning at 9 am or a week day evening and then inserting
the baptism into the livestream worship service on the date the
family decides. We are still limiting the family members present to
10 people and all wearing masks, but pre-recording the baptism will
limit the amount of people in the sanctuary. Please call or email
Kristine Johnson or Pastor Connie Tiede for more information or to
schedule your child’s baptism.
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus.Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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CONTACT: 1601 4th Avenue Anoka MN 55303 763.421.4656
www.zionanoka.org
ADDITIONAL WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:• Saturday 5 pm – Livestream
available on Facebook & on cable channel 6 • Sunday 8 am, 9 am
& 11 am - Livestream• Sunday 9 am radio broadcast on 106.1 FM•
Sunday 5 pm - “Live” on cable channel 6• Wednesday “The River” 7 pm
- Livestream
OFFICE HOURS:Mon - Thu: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFri: 9:00 am - 12:00
noonWhile in the building please wear a mask and maintain 6’ social
distancing.
MUSICRoselyn Hanson WeberDirector of Music & WorshipMary Jo
GothmannLead OrganistPeter DurowYouth Choir DirectorClaire
JonesKids Choir DirectorMichael HiattRingmasters Bell Choir
Director
PASTORALPastor Brent CampbellLead PastorPastor Mike Rueckert
Pastor for Children, Youth, & FamilyPastor Connie TiedePastor
for Worship, Welcome, & MissionsPastor Sue WallagerPastor for
Spiritual CarePastor Jim BarschPastor for Adult EducationKen
JohnsonVisitation Minister
WORSHIP LEADERSHIPMISSION
Pastor Mawien AriikMissionary in South SudanPastor Stephen
DealELCA Missionary in Central AmericaSteve & Kim
BlewettMissionaries in Papua, New Guinea
