Announcements Peace Lutheran Church and Academy SERVING THIS WEEK Organist: Kathy May Altar Committee: Cathy Petersen Communion Committee: Doreen Corso and Sharon Murphy 7:45 Elder: Paul Woehrmann Acolyte: Dane Petersen Ushers: Larry Haga, Tyler Haga, Steven Haga 10:30 Elder: Mike Ferguson Acolyte: Autumn Walentoski Ushers: Jeff Dubnicka, Luke Dubnicka, Bob Corso 6:45 Wednesday Elder: Steve Lueck LAST WEEK AT PEACE Sunday, January 25 – 83 (7:45) 112 (10:30) Wednesday, January 28 – 31(6:45) Coffee Break Bible Study – 33 OFFERINGS: Last Week’s Offerings Reduce the Debt: General Fund: (Loose Plate: $154.00; Gen. Env.:$3,252.00; Mortgage: $10.00; Seasonal: $40.00) Last Week’s Total: $3,456.00 _________ $3,456.00 TOTAL OFFERINGS GIVEN IN JAN.: Reduce the Debt in January: Other Received in January: General Fund received in January: $2,645.00 $29,193.64 $31,838.64 Peace Lutheran Church and Academy W240 N6145 Maple Avenue, Sussex, WI 53089 Office: (262) 246-3200 The Rev. Peter C. Bender, Pastor  (262) 370-1189 Mr. Matthew W. Gatchell, Deacon  (262) 367-9402 www.peacesussex.org Divine Service: Sunday – 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday – 6:45 p.m. Bible Class and Sunday School: Sunday – 9:15 a.m. The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, February 1, 2015 TODAY’S THEME: JESUS GIVES US THE VICTORY OVER SATAN “Depart, you unclean spirit, and make room for the Holy Spirit!” This exorcism in the baptismal liturgy reflects the promise of Baptism that Christ delivers us from the devil. In the casting out of the demons, Jesus demonstrates that He is the Son of God and the Redeemer who has vanquished Satan. Jesus’ authority over the demons reveals Him as the true Savior from sin, death, and the devil’s power. Those who witnessed this miracle unwittingly put their finger on where the power over Satan is found: Jesus’ doctrine—His teaching! “What new doctrine is this?” “A new doctrine with authority,” that is to say, a new teaching that has the power to save and deliver from the power of Satan. This is what the Gospel is: the power of God to salvation. The Gospel is more than information; it is the live-giving power of God that is anchored in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Guests—Welcome to Our Divine Service! If we can assist you in any way with questions about our confession of faith, spiritual struggles, understanding our liturgical service, or any other need, please let us know. It is our prayer that the Gospel of Jesus Christ will strengthen and comfort you. Please sign our guest register in the narthex Pastoral Care and Guests at the Lord’s Supper We are concerned about the spiritual welfare of all who commune at the Lord’s Table. If you are a guest and desire to commune, please speak to the pastor before the service. Our altar is open to those who confess oneness with us in doctrine, are members of our congregation or sister congregations of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and are not under church discipline in another congregation. In Christ, Pastor Bender CONTEMPORARY LUTHERAN CHURCH BODIES By special request of those who attended the previous “To Everyone an Answer” study on the “Origins of the different Lutheran Synods in North America,” a follow-up study, “What Are the Contemporary Beliefs and Practices of the Lutheran Church Bodies in America?” will be held on Sunday, February 8, at a 5:30 soup and chili supper in Loehe Hall. Sign up today on the board next to the church kitchen. WE GATHER TO HEAR GOD’S WORD—“From childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15). Each week the faithful gather to receive the Word of their Lord. Ongoing catechesis—passing on the Lord’s Word by which faith lives—is the way of life for all the baptized. THIS WEEK: Private Confession and Absolution: Sundays from 6:30 to 7:00 a.m., after chapel when school is in session, or by appointment. Call pastor at 246-3200 or 262-370-1189 Sunday Divine Service 7:45/10:30: Sunday’s Gospel Sunday Bible Class and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Daily Chapel Monday through Friday 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Old Testament Youth Catechesis at 4:30p.m. Didache Adult Catechesis: Monday at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Divine Service at 6:45 p.m. Sunday’s Gospel Thursday Coffee Break Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Daniel Didache Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Didache is a 24 week intensive course in the Bible, Catechism, and Liturgy of the Church. This week’s lesson will continue catechesis on Holy Baptism. Ash Wednesday Divine Service February 18. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent on Wednesday, February 18. Once again we will have midweek services every Wednesday at 2:30 and 6:45. Lent is a penitential season in which the Lord prepares us to celebrate His victory over our sin, death, and the power of Satan. Lenten Services on Wednesdays: The Seven Last Words Every Wednesday during Lent at 2:30 and 6:45. This year’s sermons will focus upon the Seven Last Words or Sayings of Jesus from the Cross. The weekly sermon themes are: st Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18: “Father forgive them…” (1 ) nd February 25: “You will be with me in paradise…” (2 ) rd March 4: “Behold your son! Behold your mother!” (3 ) th March 11: “Why have You forsaken me?” (4 ) th th March 18: “I thirst…It is finished!” (5 & 6 ) th March 25: “Into Your hands I commit My Spirit” (7 ) Private Confession and Absolution During Lent will be available on the Wednesdays of Lent before both midweek services, from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. and from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Private Confession and Absolution is always available on Sunday mornings and/or by appointment. DANIEL is the Coffee Break Bible Study topic for 2015! Sunday Morning High School Youth Group Catechesis. Pastor Gehlbach is leading a weekly Sunday morning class, at 9:15, which will study Jonathan Fisk’s book, BROKEN: 7 “Christian” Rules that Every Christian Ought to Break as Often as Possible. See how ancient heresies have crept into the Church today and how young Christians are often unwittingly affected by them. EQUIPPING THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week's topics include: The Movie "American Sniper," The History of Christian Confirmation, Jacob the Patriarch, The Purification of Mary and more. You can listen at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org. News and Notes Board of Education meets Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00p.m. Boards of Elders and Properties— meets Tuesday, February 17. The study is at 6:30, business meetings at 7:00pm. Mark Wayne Concert—Join us at the Fish Fry, Friday, February 20 from 4:30-7:00p.m. Steel guitarist Mark Wayne plays your favorite country and gospel music while you enjoy dinner. Concert is from 5:00-7:30p.m. We have some 8’ tables that are available for a free will offering. If you are interested please call the office at 262-246-3200. Upcoming Auction. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Goods and Services Auction on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Please sign up to donate an item or service for the auction. Auction donation forms are located in the Narthex at the SCRIP counter. The deadline for auction items is February 14, 2015. Bringing guests and friends to bid on items is a tremendous benefit to the academy. To make reservations, please pick up a reservation form at the SCRIP counter in the Narthex or in the office. Thank you. Scrip Update for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year (beginning July 2014) Year to Date Profit: $5,794.54 Last Week’s Profit: $117.38 Participating families last week: 13 Sunday Order of Service The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany February 1, 2015 Divine Service Setting Three Lutheran Service Book p. 184 “And with thy spirit” is the response in this service to the salutation, “The Lord be with you.” Please follow the order of service printed in the hymnal beginning on page 184. The propers for the day (readings, hymns) are listed below. Hymn of Invocation “Away from Us!’ the Demon Cried” Choir sings stanzas 1 and 3 Choral Response: “O Give Thanks Unto the Lord” - Kenneth Kosche O give thanks unto the Lord Ps. 118:1, 145:15-16 whose love endures forever. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Praise God’s name forever. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord Whose love endures forever. The eyes of all look to You, And You give them their food in due season; You open your hand and satisfy the desire of ev’ry living thing. Epistle Jesus heals the man with an unclean spirit. 541 Introit Sung responsively. The Gloria Patri is sung from Setting 3. (Ps. 32:10) Antiphon Many sorrows shall be to the | wicked; * but he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall sur- | round him. (Ps. 32:1-2, 5-7) Psalm Blessèd is he whose transgression is for- | given, * whose sin is | covered. Blessèd is the man to whom the LORD does not impute in- | iquity, * and in whose spirit there is | no deceit. I acknowledged my | sin to You, * and my iniquity I have not | hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions | to the LORD,” * and You forgave the iniquity | of my sin. For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You in a time when You | may be found; * surely in a flood of great waters they shall not come | near him. You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from | trouble; * You shall surround me with songs of de- | liverance. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (Antiphon is repeated.) Old Testament Reading Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Jesus is the greater Prophet whom the Lord raised up. Mark 1:21-28 Alleluia-Verse (Mark 1:22a) The congregation sings the triple Alleluia before and after the verse of the Day. The choir sings the appointed verse. They were astonished at His | teaching, * for He taught them as one having au- | thority. Holy Gospel 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Jesus Heals the Demon Possessed Man. Hymn of the Day “Son of God, Eternal Savior” 842 Distribution Hymn “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” 627 Distribution Hymn 690 “Hope of the World” Hymn to Depart “O Blessed, Holy Trinity” 876