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The Service THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. January 10, 2021
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude "All Who Believe And Are Baptized" -arr. Donald Johns
*The Confession & Forgiveness
Blessed be the holy Trinity, (+) one God, who forgives all our sin whose mercy endures forever.
Amen.
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. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Gracious God, 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. Amen.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with
Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of (+) Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.
Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts
through faith. Amen.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Ministers: People of Holy Trinity
The Reverend J. Chris Fischer, Pastor
209 Broad Street Secretary’s 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Mon-Wed)
Anderson, SC 29621 Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Thursday)
Pastor Fischer’s Church Telephone: (864) 224-4220
Cellphone (864) 933-7434 Home Phone (864) 225-1554 Email:[email protected]
E-mail:[email protected] Website: www.htlc-anderson.org
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a family of Christians saved by God's grace
to proclaim the good news to our community and to the world by word and action.
http://www.htlc-anderson.org/
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*The 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. *The Kyrie (spoken)
In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the wellbeing of the church of God, and for unity of all, let us
pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
Help save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
Amen.
*The Prayer of the Day
Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, Your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in
Your grace, and transform us by Your Spirit, that we may follow after Your Son, Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
The First Lesson Genesis 1:1-5 1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void and
darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good; and
God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called
Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
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Psalm 29
The Second Lesson Acts 19:1-7 19 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus,
where he found some disciples. 2 He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became
believers?” They replied, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 Then he said,
“Into what then were you baptized?” They answered, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Paul said, “John
baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after
him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 When
Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and
prophesied— 7 altogether there were about twelve of them.
*The Gospel Acclamation (spoken in unison)
Alleluia. A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with who I am well pleased.”
Alleluia. (Matthew 3:17)
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The Holy Gospel Mark 1:4-11 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness
of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going
out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was
clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He
proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down
and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit.”
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And
just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like
a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well
pleased.”
Sermon “CLAIMED BY GOD”
Solo "This Is The Spirit’s Entry Now" -North American Traditional
(8:45 a.m.) Jay Bannister (11:00 a.m.) Joshua Fischer
This is the Spirit's entry now: the water and the word,
The cross of Jesus on your brow, the seal both felt and heard.
This miracle of life reborn comes from the Lord of breath;
The Sinless One from life was torn; our life comes through His death.
Let water be the sacred sign that we must die each day
To rise again by His design as foll'wers of His way.
Renewing Spirit, hear our praise for your baptismal pow'r
That washes us through all our days. Come, cleanse again this hour.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
maker 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.
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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.
The Prayers of Intercession
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of
God’s creation.
The Minister concludes each petition with “Lord In Your Mercy,” and the response is, “Hear our
Prayer.”
The Lord’s Prayer
L. Lord, remember us in your Kingdom and teach us to pray:
C. 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
*The Blessing
Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.
(Silence is observed for meditation as candles are extinguished.)
The Dismissal
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Minister: Go in peace, serve the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God!
Postlude "When Jesus Came To Jordan" -English Folk Tune
THE ALTAR FLOWERS are placed on the altar by Bill and Rynde Dial to the honor and glory of
God and in honor of the 18th birthday their daughter, Kathleen.
SERVING YOU TODAY – January 10, 2021 Minister……………………..………….…………..…………….……..……The Rev. J. Chris Fischer
Organist.………………......................................................................................................Jill Helgeson
Acolyte………………………………………………….....….…..……………..……(L) Chase Plesko
Lectors…………………………………………………………(E) Beth Cribbe (L) Amanda Spoores
Soloists………………………………………….………………..(E) Jay Bannister (L) Joshua Fischer
Video/IT Engineer………..……….……..…...…Paul Wagner/Christopher Caldwell/Connor Caldwell
Tabulators……………………………..………....…...……….………..….……….Mike & Leslie Cox
Ushers:
(E) Mike Oates, Chris Caldwell
(L) Mike Oates, Allan Cole, Dave Korn, Dave Rasche
Church Secretary………………….……………..……..………………… ……..…………Pat Ross
President …………………………………….………..…..………………...…….........Amy Goodson
Vice-President…………………………………………..……………….………....….……Allan Cole
Treasurer…………………………………………………………..………… …..Diane Richardson
Council Secretary………………………………………………………………… …… Beth Cribbe
COPYRIGHT OneLicense number is A-715908
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CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
January 10 – January 16
TODAY
8:45 a.m. Worship Service (In Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service (In Sanctuary)
3:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (via Zoom)
MON. 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting (via Zoom)
WED.
10:00 a.m. T.O.P.S. (Pairs and Spares Room)
ATTENDANCE Sunday Worship Services –January 3 – 8:45 a.m. (33) 11:00 a.m. (29)
OFFERINGS RECEIVED
December 31, 2020 Final Deposit– $24,907.00, Pastor’s Discretionary Fund $200.00, WELCA
Donation $200.00
January 3, 2021 - Operating Fund $9,996.00, Utilities Fund $35.00, A.I.M. Donations $100.00,
Initial Offering $121.00
PRAYER LIST SPONSORS
1/3 Betty Williams Connie Adams
12/27 Stewart McKenzie John & Carol Martin
12/27 Keith & Miriam Isbell Diane Richardson
12/27 Ann Hilscher Dave & Sue Rasche
12/27 Brad Simpson Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt
12/20 Casey Cothran and Family Chad Evans
12/20 Jonathan Wooddy Mike & Leslie Cox
12/20 Daryl Yon Gail Cannon
12/20 Rette Stokes The Stokes & Moody Families
12/13 Lori Sanders Stokes Family
12/13 Tina Arant Cantrell Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt
12/6 Dr. Bill Walker Paul Wagner
12/6 Dr. Dee Walker Ford Paul Wagner
12/6 Daniel & Rachel Wagner Paul & Diane Wagner
12/6 Georgia Lou Welborn Jay & Suzie Bannister
12/6 Kathy Walsh Mike & Leslie Cox
11/29 Anna Gilliland Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt
11/29 Miriam Isbell Diane Richardson
11/29 Hervie Thomas The Fischer Family
11/22 The Family of Glenn Dawkins Jill Helgeson
11/22 Wanda Waldrep Jane Potter
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11/22 Pete Davidson The Stokes Family
11/15 Nora Toner Robert & Vicki Allen
11/15 Their daughter’s family Robert & Vicki Allen
11/8 Dominic Galayda Harry & Marijane Coggins
11/8 Caleb Senn Brenda McGowan
11/8 The Family of Mary Ann Williams Rynde Dial
11/1 The Family of Dick Hazelwood Congregation
10/25 The Family of Larry Stinson Brenda McGowan
10/25 Paul Wagner Congregation
Assisted Living, Nursing Home, or Shut-in: Marion Howell, 3501 N. Highway 81, Apt. 333, Anderson, SC 29621
Ellen Walters, 510 Drayton Circle, Anderson, SC 29621
Jake Walters, Summit Place, 107 Perpetual Square, Anderson, SC
Elizabeth Herron, P.O. Box 132, Starr, SC 29684
Jean Vinson, P.O. Box 533, Anderson, SC 29622
REMINDER!!!! BUILDING ENTRY Each church building (Fellowship Hall, Office, and Sanctuary) has access via an electronic keypad
with a code that has been given to each church member; if you need be reminded of the code, please
contact the church office or Pastor Fischer. As a reminder, this code is not to be shared outside of
church family. The new church key will also give you access to all buildings as well. As for the florists who deliver altar flowers on Saturday, they have been given a code of their own to
use.
LOOKING AHEAD Worship Assistants January 17 , 2021
8:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Acolytes Bowen Strang Katie Fischer
Lectors Rita Bell Dave Korn
Assisting Ministers Steven House Dave Korn
January 17 Worship Services (In Sanctuary) 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
January 20 T.O.P.S. (Pairs and Spares Room) 10:00 a.m.
January 24 Worship Services (In Sanctuary) 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
January 24 Confirmation Class (via Zoom) 3:00 p.m.
January 24 Worship & Music Committee Meeting (via Zoom) 1:00 p.m.
January 27 T.O.P.S. (Pairs and Spares Room) 10:00 a.m.
January 31 Worship Services (In Sanctuary) 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
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Congregational Meeting
Please note: In order to keep everyone safe during this time of COVID-19, the Church Council has
decided to hold our next Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation via Zoom. The meeting will take
place on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. We are very thankful to Mike Cox who will be
setting up this meeting over the internet. More details will follow. In the meantime, all Committee
Chairs for 2020, need to turn in their Annual Reports so that they can be printed in time for this
meeting.
Guidelines for Worship in the Sanctuary
Offering plates will not be passed during the worship service but instead, be placed at the entrances.
To help facilitate social distancing, we will be using every other pew in worship, and using the ends of each pew. Each seat will be marked with a bulletin.
The pews unused from the Early Service will be used at the Late Service.
Surfaces will be cleaned after the Early Service.
All hymnals have been removed from the pew. We will continue to use a bulletin containing the worship service.
Several recent studies have found that forceful, sustained breathing, such as during singing, appears to pose a greater danger of spreading the coronavirus. To minimize these dangers, the
singing of hymns, the Kyrie, and the Psalms, will be omitted. In addition to a prelude, we will
be using a soloist for a hymn and speak the remaining parts of the liturgy.
The Sharing of the Peace has been omitted.
We will be refraining from handshaking and hugging.
No nursery or Sunday School will be offered at this time.
The distribution of Holy Communion will be modified to minimize touch.
We will be using wafers instead of bread at this time.
Cups of wine and grape juice will be pre-filled, and cups will be spaced out on the serving tray to eliminate accidental touching of nearby cups.
For the protection of others, the wearing of masks is strongly encouraged during worship. You are encouraged to bring your own mask, however, masks will also be available at the door.
We will continue to record one of the worship services every Sunday morning and post these on the internet, as we have been doing.
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Available date for Altar Flowers
If you are interested in reserving any of these dates please contact the church office. Thank you.
May 2
June 27
August 8
September 5
November 28
December 12
December 19