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The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Saint Mark Lutheran Church
February 8, 2015
790 Marion Street NE, Salem, Oregon
Please turn off all pagers and cell phones. Thank you.
Please use the Lectionary Insert for the Prayer of the Day, Lessons & Psalm and
the ELW hymnal (cranberry colored book) for each hymn. Hymns are located at
the back of the book and the numbers are in the upper corner). Large print
bulletins and lectionary inserts are available from the ushers.
HOLY COMMUNION
Setting Four, Evangelical Lutheran Worship
PRELUDE
"Dialogue su les Grands Jeux"
de Grigny
COMMENTS ON THE DAY
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister
begins.
P:
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who spoke light into creation,
who calls us to listen and follow, who sends us to shine like stars.
C:
Amen.
P:
Let us come before God, confessing our sin.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P:
Holy and merciful God,
C:
we confess that we have sinned against our sisters and brothers
and against you. We cherish the values of this world. We cause others
to
stumble. The earth is wounded by our excess. Have mercy, O God.
Forgive us, renew us, and raise us up on eagles' wings, that we may
do your will with courage and delight.
C:
Amen.
P:
C:
Hear the voice from heaven: "You are my own, my beloved."
God gives power to the weary and strengthens the powerless.
Be cleansed, be healed, for in the name of + Jesus Christ,
I declare to you the forgiveness of your sins and the revealing of God's reign.
Amen.
HYMN:
"Earth and All Stars"
ELW - No. 731
GREETING
P
The boundless grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God, and the
light of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C
And also with you.
HYMN OF PRAISE
Sit
PRAYER OF THE DAY
P
The Lord be with you.
C:
And also with you.
P:
C
Let us pray,
Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint.
Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may
be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord.
Amen
Sit
ANTHEM
"There is a Balm in Gilead"
(Saint Mark Choir; Lisa Wang, soloist)
TEXT: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
Spiritual
there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul. Sometimes I feel
discouraged and think my work's in vain, but then the Holy Spirit
revives my soul again. If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot
pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus and say, "He died for all."
Don't ever be discouraged, for Jesus is your friend; and if you lack for
knowledge, he'll ne'er refuse to lend.
FIRST LESSON
Isaiah 40:21-31
PSALM 147:1-11, 20
SECOND LESSON
Stand
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL
P:
The Holy Gospel according to Mark
C:
Glory to you, O Lord.
Mark 1:29-39
The Gospel reading concludes, “The Gospel of the Lord.”
C
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sit
CHILDREN’S SERMON
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Pastor Mantey
SERMON
Silence for reflection.
Stand
HYMN OF THE DAY
“On Eagle's Wings"
ELW - No. 787
RECEPTION INTO MEMBERSHIP
A:
These persons have come to us and desire to make public affirmation of
their Baptism:
Dee Passmore, Mike & Judy Miller, DeeDee Walters, Nate & Rachel
Martin, Grace & Sawyer
P
Dear friends, we rejoice to receive you, members of the one holy catholic
and apostolic Church, into our fellowship in the Gospel.
Brothers and sisters in Christ: In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ
received you and made you members of his Church. In the community of
God's people, you have learned from his Word God's loving purpose for
you and all creation. You have been nourished at his holy table and called
to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Now, therefore, I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin,
and confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we baptize.
R
Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty
promises?
I do.
P
C
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
P
C
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
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.
P
C
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
THE PRAYERS
P:
Called to know, love, and follow you, O God, we pray for the church, the
world, and all in need.
A brief silence.
A:
Lord, in your mercy,
C:
hear our prayer.
P:
C:
Trusting your love and healing, O God, we commend to you all for whom
we pray, knowing you will hear and answer, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Sit
COMMITMENT
P
You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue
in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism:
to live among God's faithful people,
to hear his Word and share in his supper,
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word
and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus,
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
R
I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.
P
People of God, do you promise to support and pray for one another in
your life in Christ?
We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.
C
PRAYER OF BLESSING
P
Let us pray.
Gracious Lord, through water and the Spirit you have made these men
and women your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them
to newness of life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and
daily increase in them your gifts of grace: the spirit of wisdom and
understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge
and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence; through Jesus
Christ, your Son, our Lord.
C
Amen
PEACE
P:
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C:
And also with you.
The ministers and congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Peace be with you
R
Peace be with you.
Sit
OFFERING
"Impromptu" Kay Mitchell, oboe
The Offering is received as the Lord's table is prepared.
Stand
OFFERTORY HYMN
A:
C:
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Callahan
ELW – No. 773
Let us pray,
Merciful God,
as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to
become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the
ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through
Jesus Christ, now and forever.
Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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 to give you our thanks and praise, O God,
for you strengthen the powerless
and renew those who wait for you in trust.
You are the Creator of the earth
who stretched out the sky like a curtain
and sent down rain, clothing the mountains in green.
You gathered your people from exile,
healing the broken hearted and binding their wounds.
You came among us, as one of us,
in your child Jesus the Christ,
sharing our weakness in order to save us.
Healing the sick and casting out demonic powers,
he proclaimed your mercy and peace.
Turning his back on the acclaim of the crowds,
he faithfully followed your call
all the way to death on a cross.
You raised him up
and promised that all who trust in him
will rise up with wings like eagles
and run the race without ever growing weary.
And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the
hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
P:
Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son,
who reached out to heal the sick and suffering,
who preached good news to the poor,
and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension,
we await his coming in glory.
Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord,
and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food,
the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord;
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory, now and forever.
Amen.
LORD'S PRAYER
C
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen
Sit
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION AT SAINT MARK
Christ welcomes all to receive him in bread and cup. Following distribution to
the assistants, the Sacrament will be brought to any who are unable to come forward. If
you are unable, simply notify an usher or raise your hand so that those distributing
Communion may serve you. The Sacrament is received at the chancel rail, either
kneeling or standing.
The Sacrament is distributed by means of wafer placed in our open hands. We
may eat the bread and drink from a gold chalice, or we may dip the bread into a silver
chalice and so consume the body and blood of Christ. For those with allergic conditions,
consecrated rice wafers are available. All are welcome.
COMMUNION
As the ministers give the bread and wine, they say these words to each communicant:
The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you.
COMMUNION HYMN "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
ELW - No. 733
Stand
P:
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep
you in his grace.
C:
Amen
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
A:
Let us pray.
C:
Everlasting God, we bless you that you have brought us to the
mountaintop and fed us with the life and light of your Son. Send us in his
name from this place to bring light into dark corners, healing where lives
are torn, and nourishment to every hungry heart, in the name of Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen
POST-COMMUNION HYMN
"Signs and Wonders"
ELW - No. 672
Silence for reflection.
BLESSING
P:
God the Father, light-creator; God the Son, Light from Light; and God the
Holy spirit, light-revealer, bless you and give you peace.
C:
Amen
DISMISSAL
A:
Go in peace. Share the good news.
C:
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
"March in E Flat"
Faulkes
ANTHEM: Text and Music: African-American spiritual © 2006 Augsburg Fortress
Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-710286.
Welcome to Saint Mark! All are welcomed to receive Holy
Communion.
Today we especially pray for: Marie Arthur, George Ayo-Williams, Lyatuu
family, Frances Krogh, Donald Kipp, Paul Miller, Melissa Garner, Grace
Erickson, Lois Matz, Jayne Underwood, Lacey Avantz, Brian Keegan, Glenn
Olmstead, Ron Amstutz, Diane Olson, Paulette Ayo-Williams, Bob Geisler,
Joanne Butsch, Josh Flamm, Bud Bridges, Donald Scheelar, Joseph & Peyton
Higgins, Victoria Deplois-Basl, Bob Frickel, Jerry Sheetz, and Mindy Pries. And
Family Members in the Military: Aubrey Rogers, Samantha (Pries) & Dustin
Muravez, Adam Roth, Joey Frickel, Sean Waligora, James Krogh, Daniel Krogh,
and Alex Weatherly.
FORUMS: February 8: Lenten Lentils for BackPack Buddies
February 15: Come and learn about the pipe organ of Saint Mark, the position of
the Organist, and how it all comes together to make music for worship! Forum
will be held in the Sanctuary, up in the choir stalls.
February 22, March 1, 8 & 22: Marjory Lange will present: Gerard Manley
Hopkins was one of the most vibrant visionary poets of the Victorian era. His
work embraces the sublime and the despairing; he explores both deep fear and
extreme ecstasy. Challenging because of its technical complexity and rich
imagery, Hopkins' poems repay close reading by offering a deeper vision of the
world and the ways of seeing God. We will explore a different group of poems
each week; each forum will be independent of the others, so come to any or all-we'll read and explore this most rewarding poet together.
We welcome new members today! They are: Nate & Rachel
Martin,
Grace & Sawyer, Dee Passmore, Mike & Judy Miller and DeeDee Walters. Join
us to welcome them after the 11 o'clock service for coffee, cake and fellowship in
the lounge.
Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 18th. We will worship with Holy
Communion and Imposition of Ashes at both 12:05 noon and 7:00 p.m. The
weeks during Lent we will worship mid-week on each Wednesday with a
service at 12:05 noon followed by a light lunch or at 6:30 p.m. with Holden
Evening Prayer. Chimes will rehearse at 5:30 p.m and Choir will rehearse at 7:15
p.m.
Interfaith Advocacy Day will be at Saint Mark. Join in on Wednesday, February
11 beginning at 8:00 a.m. There will be presentations, lunch and a trip to the
Capitol Building to see our representatives.
Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network is at Saint Mark this week (February 8
through 15). We need your help in making this week a success for our guests. A
sign up sheet is in the west narthex on the card table. Please stop and check
where you might still be able to help! Thank you.
Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and with thanksgiving for our recent new
members---- by Pastor & Deb Mantey.
Worship Assistants
Crucifer:
Lector:
Assisting Minister:
Communion Assistants:
Brian Smith
Deb Mantey, Deaconess
Kelly Carlisle
Judy Linder
Tim Bibelheimer
Pam Garner
Theresa Sawtell-Davie
The Rev. Charles Mantey
Cheyanne Haynes
Verne Deplois
Jackie Haugen
Trudy Eisenbeis, Chris Woods, Marie Arthur,
Verne Deplois, Sonja Westby, Charlotte Klampe
Staff
Maintenance
Outreach Coordinator
Musician
Choir Director
Organist
Director - Child Development Center
Parish Administrator
Pastor
This Week: Join to worship, serve, and celebrate!
Sunday, February 8 - New Members
8:30 a.m. Celebration Worship
9:45 a.m. Education
9:45 a.m. Forum
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
1:30 p.m. Journey of Faith
2-3:00 p.m. Kairos Community Lunch
3:30 p.m. BookMarkers
Monday, February 9
2:00 p.m. CDC Advisory Committee
7:00 p.m. Homeless Coalition
Tuesday, February 10
6:45 a.m. Bible Study & Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
2:00 p.m. Endowment Committee
5:30 p.m. Executive Committee
Wednesday, February 11
2:00 p.m. Finance Committee
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
6:00 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, February 15
8:30 a.m. Worship – Celebration
9:45 a.m. Forum
9:45 a.m. Education
11:00 a.m. Worship - Traditional
1:30 p.m. Journey of Faith
2-3:00 p.m. Kairos Community Lunch
Saint Mark’s Reconciling in Christ Statement:
At Saint Mark Lutheran Church, we celebrate that Christ has
made us one body with many members, all sharing in God’s
grace and unconditional love. As a Reconciling in Christ
congregation, we embrace all of God’s people, regardless of
age, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or economic circumstance. We believe we are all unique and
worthy individuals created by God. We joyfully welcome you to join us in
worship, prayer, study, service, and fellowship.