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St. Luke Evangelical
Lutheran Church
203 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333
Church Phone [610] 688-0122
Telephone Prayer Line (prayer requests)
[610] 688-5665
www.SaintLukeDevon.org
Facebook.com/SaintLukeDevon
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 8, 2015
WELCOME TO SAINT LUKE
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Jesus welcomes everyone – no exceptions!
Jesus was famous for extending a radical
welcome to everyone he met, crossing over all
kinds of human-made lines and boundaries.
Having received Jesus’ radical welcome
ourselves, we extend that same welcome to all
people. At Saint Luke, every person’s identity is
recognized and celebrated as a gift from God –
no exceptions!
Everything you need to participate in worship is
projected on the screens or included in this
bulletin. If you prefer, you may also open the red
worship books using page and hymn numbers
provided.
Please use the enclosed green Connection Card
to give or request information. You can also call
the pastors at 610.688.0122.
NURSERY CARE for infants and children
through age 5 is provided in room 105 in the
education wing.
The People of Saint Luke, Ministers
The Rev. Susan Ericsson,
Lead Pastor
The Rev. Matt Staniz,
Pastor for Youth, Family & Service
The Rev. Mary Konopka,
Visitation Pastor
John D. Charles, AIM
Director of Church Music
Allen Benner-Smith,
Parish Administrator
Carol O’Neill, Administrative Assistant
William Houck, Sexton
ORDER OF WORSHIP
GATHERING
Gathering Music
Welcome
Confession
Hymn # 733
Greeting
Hymn of Praise
p. 101
Prayer of the Day
WORD
Lesson
Children’s Message
Gospel
Good News
Hymn # 787
Creed
Prayers
Peace
Offertory # 843
MEAL
Dialog
Preface
Sanctus p. 108
Eucharistic Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation
Lamb of God p. 112
Hymn # 614
Communion
Blessing
Prayer
SENDING
Benediction
Hymn # 641
Sending
February 8, 2015
Worship Through Music
ANTHEM
“This Little Light of Mine”
Traditional
Cherub Choir – Maggi O’Mally, Director
This little light of mine, I’m goin’a let it shine.
Hide it under a basket? No! – Don’t let anyone blow it out.
Share my light with others! Yes!
ANTHEM
“Light of Light”
Junior Choir – Donna Weinstein, Director
Gifford
Light of light, ever bright, bringing day to darkest night,
Everywhere hear our prayer, give us eyes to see.
Blessed One, Mary’s son, Savior of the world undone,
Everywhere hear our prayer, give us hearts to love.
Evermore we adore God of majesty and awe,
Everywhere hear our prayer, give us voice to praise.
Laudamus te (We praise You.)
Benedicmus te ( (We honor You)
Adoramus te (We Adore You)
ANTHEM
“Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree”
Emily Luce and Natalie Moir - Handbells
Poston
The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit and always green:
The trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree.
His beauty doth all things excel: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell,
The glory which I now can see In Jesus Christ the apple tree.
For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought:
I missed of all; but now I see “Tis found in Christ the apple tree.
I’m weary with my former toil, Here will I sit and rest awhile:
Under the shadow I will be Of Jesus Christ the apple tree.
This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith alive;
Which makes my soul in haste to be With Jesus Christ the apple tree.
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FIRST LESSON
Isaiah 40:21–31
21Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you
from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of
the earth? 22It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its
inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a
curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in; 23who brings princes to
naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. 24Scarcely are they
planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,
when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them
off like stubble. 25To whom then will you compare me, or who is my
equal? says the Holy One. 26Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who
created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling
them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not
one is missing. 27Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way
is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God"?
28Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the
everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or
grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29He gives power to the
faint, and strengthens the powerless. 30Even youths will faint and be
weary, and the young will fall exhausted 31but those who wait for the
LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like
eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
SECOND LESSON
1 Corinthians 9:16–23
16If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an
obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel!
17For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own
will, I am entrusted with a commission. 18What then is my reward? Just
this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as
not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. 19For though I am free
with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win
more of them. 20To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To
those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am
not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. 21To those
outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free
from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those
outside the law. 22To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the
weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means
save some. 23I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in
its blessings.
GOSPEL
Mark 1:29–39
The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the first chapter
Glory to you, O Lord
29As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon
and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon's mother-in-law was in
bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31He came and
took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she
began to serve them. 32That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all
who were sick or possessed with demons. 33And the whole city was
gathered around the door. 34And he cured many who were sick with
various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the
demons to speak, because they knew him. 35In the morning, while it was
still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he
prayed. 36And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37When they
found him, they said to him, "Everyone is searching for you." 38He
answered, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim
the message there also; for that is what I came out to do." 39And he went
throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and
casting out demons.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to You, O Christ.
LENT AT ST. LUKE
Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday, February 18.
We share in the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion at three
services.
• Pastor Ericsson will lead a brief service in the Chapel at 7:00 a.m.
• Ash Wednesday Worship at Noon in the Sanctuary
• Ash Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Join us at one of these services as we begin our Forty-Day walk through
Lent to Holy Week and Easter.
Welcome Everyone
The Nifty Fifty group will meet on Wednesday, February 11, at noon
for lunch. We plan to enjoy the traditional New Year’s Day fare of pork,
sauerkraut and mashed potatoes as we gather for the first time in 2015.
Carol DeVol will play the piano and Ann-Marie Rowe will lead us in the
singing.
St. Patrick’s Day Party (formerly known as Beef’n’Beer”!) will be held
on March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Once again, Schlack Hall will be decked out
for St. Patrick’s Day, and we will enjoy dinner, drinks, raffles, and
dancing with the band “Cool Confusion”, all to raise funds in support of
our St. Luke members going on the Appalachian Service Project trip and
the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit this summer. Ticket prices are
$30 per person in advance, $35 at the door. Childcare can be arranged if
needed. This is an open event, so please invite your friends and
neighbors! It’s always a great evening! Tickets will be on sale in the
Narthex starting February 22, or you may purchase online with a credit
card at www.saintlukedevon.org, or you may call the church office at
610 688-0122 or contact Sherri Moir at [email protected] to
reserve yours any time. Don’t miss it!
Donate a Raffle Item for the St. Patrick’s Day Party. We are in search
of wonderful raffle items for the St. Patrick’s Day party. Get together
with some friends and make a basket full of related items, or donate one
item or service you think anyone would enjoy winning. Donations from
businesses are welcome. Last year the raffles raised hundreds of dollars
thanks to the generosity of so many. Contact Sherri Moir if you can help
with this festive task.
Equipping Everyone
Table Talk is a lively discussion on topics of current interest from a
faith perspective. Table Talk meets at 9:45 Sundays in the Conference
Room. This Sunday we will conclude our discussion of Reza Aslan's
book "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth." Please join us.
Serve
Needles & Pins: There will be no Needles & Pins on Monday,
February 9. We will hopefully be meeting next on February 23.
Feast Incarnate: Our next trip will be February 10. We need salads,
desserts (cookies, bars and brownies). Bring salads and desserts to the
kitchen by 1:00 p.m. on the 10th. We leave at 2:30 p.m. from St. Luke
and return about 7:00 p.m. For information, please call Elsie Mullin at
610-728-5467.
Lenten Midweek Meals: We need a few volunteers to host the Lenten
Soup luncheons and suppers for five Wednesdays, starting February 25.
Families or individuals can set up for a luncheon either on the
Wednesday or on the Tuesday before. SIGN UP on your Connection
Card today. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne York by
phone 484-367-7698 or email [email protected].
Tuesday dates:
2/24 for 2/25 luncheon
3/3 for 3/4 luncheon
3/10 for 3/11 luncheon
3/17 for 3/18 luncheon
3/24 for 3/25 luncheon
Souper Bowl Of Caring – Packaging Meals For Ebola Relief:
To celebrate St. Luke’s 60th anniversary year, we plan to package 60,000
meals to fight hunger both locally and globally.
We will package the first 20,000 meals on Saturday, March 21
between 2:30-5:30 p.m. These 20,000 meals will be sent to Liberia to
provide relief in areas affected by the Ebola outbreak.
We had a REALLY successful offering on the two "Souper Bowl of
Caring" Sundays. We had a $1,500 starting number as a foundation to
our target of $5,000. The unofficial numbers are:

Seattle
$1,286
•
New England $1,317.41
•
Commercials $604
•
Half Time
$296
•
TOTAL
$3,503.41
We hit our target and will be packaging the first 20,000
meals! Awesome and thanks so much to all who supported in many
different ways. Truly amazing!
Ruth Circle meets at the Church on Wed. February, 11 at 6:45 p.m. for
devotions, fellowship and support. Please rsvp to Janet Neumar, 610644-3658 or [email protected]. All are welcome.
Telling Our Story
Welcome To Saint Luke: I want to take this opportunity to thank the E
team for inviting me to speak at the Newcomers luncheon. I really
enjoyed the food and meeting some new people who hopefully join our
fellowship. I enjoyed sharing the groups I have joined and the many
friendships I have made through them. I encourage those new to Saint
Luke to seek out those groups that interest you. Don’t wait to be invited
you are welcome. If you don’t know who to speak to about joining any
ministry just ask the pastors or call the church office, they will be glad to
direct you to the right person.
Maggi O’Malley
In the Community
Jazz and Joe Concert: Main Line Unitarian Church, 816 S. Valley
Forge Road in Devon has scheduled its winter “Jazz and Joe” Concert
for February 25 at 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to hear Jazz
performed in a small intimate setting by an excellent ensemble. There is
no charge and refreshments are also available.
WELCA Conference: Centennial Lutheran Church in Kimberton is
hosting the WELCA Chester County Spring Conference on Sunday,
March 15. Registration will be at 1:00 with lunch and program starting
at 1:30. Registration will be $10.00. Keynote speaker will be Verna
Bowman, who is a Christian speaker and writer (Woman’s Day,
Guideposts, Chicken Soup for the Soul). For more information, contact
Kim Tapscott at [email protected] or [email protected] or
call at 484-678-9255.
Attention Married Couples: Have you signed up for your spring
Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend? The Spring Weekends are:
March 13-15 at the lovely Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel. April 1012 at Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center in State College, PA.
Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are
included with your $45 registration. To sign up online, go to:
www.GodLovesMarriage.org, and pay the $45 fee using your credit
card, or mark the option to mail in a check. For questions contact
Pennsylvania Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie
Schamber, at 724-325-3166 or email: [email protected].
Pray
In Our Prayers
Members: Pete Jackson + Dwight Peterson + Christine McClay + Irene
and Guenther Boden + Bob Martin + Kendall Kemm + Tim Connors +
Steve Ross + Nancy Shaw at the death of her mother + Ruth Foltz and
family on the death of Roy + Barbara Kostka and family on the death of
Ron + Sandra Keiper + Ginny Romeiser + Martha Crowell on the death
of her daughter, Kathleen Grosse + the Reber family on the death of
Elaine + Sam Long + the family of Chef Smith + the family of Marv
Meyer.
Homebound Members: Evelyn Goodchild + Marie Cuthbertson +
Lovey Carroll + Shirley DeShong + Shirley Koup.
Family and Friends: Logan Schweiter + Dave Pfister + George Houck
+ Louise O’Malley + David King + Fran Kinney + Amy Boland + Josh
George + Gilbert George + Sharon OMalley + Iez McGowen + Clayton
Kyle + Sean O’Malley + Anaelise George + Delores Galloway + the
Szumachowski family, the Webber family, the Benson-Baraw Family +
Mabel, John, Priscilla, and Pamela King + Walt & Donna Tluczek +
Ginger Burns + Patti Stroman, at the death of her father + Ryan Scanlon
+ Kristen Means and family + Allie Atkins + Chuck Koup and Skip
Koup, brothers of Rick + John Biedermann, Jr. + Carol Knight.
Worship Assistants
10:00
Welcome Center:
Olga Scheitlin, Claire Luce
Assisting Minister:
Dawn Heckert
Acolytes:
Meredith Webb, Katherine Moir
Greeters:
Peter and Alison Roithmayr
Lector:
Tom Clay
Communion Assistants: David and Lynne York, Betty Clark
Nursery
Tyler Wright
Childrens’ Church: Lynne Spangler
Ushers:
Team of John Muir, Team of Jodi Donohue
Altar Guild: Gloria Christman, Michele Hawk, Nellie Ann Mathias.
Counting Team: Don Christensen, Bob Martin, Paige Skelly.
Flower Arrangers: Gloria Christman, Phyllis Pfister.
Hospitality: David & Lynne York, Jodi Donohue.
Altar Flowers are a gift from Cynthia Wallquist in memory of her
mother, Ruth.
Everlasting Candle is a gift from Sue Hirsh in memory of her father,
Elmer F. Hirsh.
This Week at St. Luke
Sunday
2/8
Monday
2/9
Tuesday
2/10
Wednesday
2/11
Thursday
2/13
Saturday
2/14
Sunday
2/15
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Education Hour
Worship Service
Congregational Meeting
2 Copper Coins Rehearsal
Service for Marv Meyer
Council Meeting
Staff Meeting
Sarah Circle
Book Group
Walk, Pray, Bond
Caregiving Team
Walking the Mourners’ Path
Nifty Fifty
Ruth Circle
Bible Study
Bell Choir
Bible Study
Senior Choir
Finance Team
Coptic Worship
Worship
Jr. & Cherub Choirs
Confirmation Class
Education Hour
Worship
2 Copper Coins Rehearsal
Next Steps
 I will pray for our newly-elected councilors.
 I will ask God to lead and guide St. Luke as we serve
our neighbors and one another.
 I will ponder what God has freed me from and freed
me for.
 I will pray that St. Luke will be an agency of healing in
the lives of our members, our community & the world.
Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church is
a congregation open to all people
seeking a closer relationship with God.
We strive to know, love and serve
Jesus Christ by:
Welcoming all
Equipping everyone to live the faith
Serving others
Telling our story