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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
February 1, 2015
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A Sandusky Area Lutherans in Mission Congregation
503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-2112 [email protected]
John Mawhirter, Pastor
Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM, Director of Faith Formation
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
February 1, 2015 - 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
(please stand)
(8:00)
(10:30)
Prelude on “New Britain”
“Jesus Shall Reign”
Peter Stearns
arr. by Anna Laura Page
Gathering
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Pastor: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.
People: If we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one
another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Pastor: Today we hear the voice of him who speaks to us with authority, the promised
Prophet of the Lord.
(Silence for reflection and self-examination.)
Pastor: Most merciful God,
People: We confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We
turn from your word and shrink from your will, and so we follow other
gods. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive
us, renew us and let your light shine upon us, so that your will may be our
delight, your ways the path we follow, to the glory of your holy name.
Amen.
Pastor: The Son of God has come with great authority; his death effects forgiveness,
and his Word promises freedom and life. As a called minister of the Church of
Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of
all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Hymn #673
“God, Whose Almighty Word”
Pastor: Sisters and brothers in Christ, beloved children of God: grace, mercy, and peace
be with you all.
People: And also with you.
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Prayer of the Day
Pastor: Let us pray. Almighty God, as your children cowered before Sinai-People: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more… I will die”
Pastor: and as the man from Capernaum withered in your presence-People: “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?”
Pastor: So we, too, are weakened by sin. So we, too, cower in fear.
People: “Have you come to destroy us?”
Pastor: Yet, you have promised to deliver us.
People: “I will raise up for them a prophet from among their own people.”
Pastor: You have sent your Son to redeem us.
People: “The Holy One of God!”
Pastor: Strengthen our bodies with your Spirit. Fortify us with your Word-People: “A new teaching—with authority!”
Pastor: Then, though weak, we will stand. Through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our
Lord. He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now…
People: and forever. Amen.
(please be seated)
Word
FIRST READING:
Deuteronomy 18:15–20
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The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own
people; you shall heed such a prophet. 16This is what you requested of the LORD your
God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: "If I hear the voice of the
LORD my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die." 17Then the LORD
replied to me: "They are right in what they have said. 18I will raise up for them a prophet
like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet,
who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19Anyone who does not heed the
words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20But any
prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a
word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak — that prophet shall die."
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 111
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Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with | my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, in the | congregation.
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Great are your | works, O LORD,
pondered by all who de- | light in them. R
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Majesty and splendor | mark your deeds,
and your righteousness en- | dures forever.
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You cause your wonders to | be remembered;
you are gracious and full | of compassion. R
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You give food to | those who fear you,
remembering forev- | er your covenant.
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You have shown your people the power | of your works
in giving them the lands | of the nations. R
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The works of your hands are faithful- | ness and justice;
all of your pre- | cepts are sure.
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They stand fast forev- | er and ever,
because they are done in | truth and equity. R
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You sent redemption to your people
and commanded your cove- | nant forever;
holy and awesome | is your name.
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The fear of the LORD is the begin- | ning of wisdom;
all who practice this have a good understanding.
God's praise en- | dures forever. R
SECOND READING:
1 Corinthians 8:1–13
Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge."
Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does
not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3but anyone who loves God is known by him
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Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that "no idol in the world
really exists," and that "there is no God but one." 5Indeed, even though there may be socalled gods in heaven or on earth — as in fact there are many gods and many lords —
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yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we
exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we
exist. 7It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so
accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an
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idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8Food will not bring us close to God.
We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9But take care that this
liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if
others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not,
since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to
idols? 11So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed.
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But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience
when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I
will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
(please stand for the Gospel)
Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to the 1st chapter of Mark
People: Glory to you, O Lord.
GOSPEL
Mark 1:21–28
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They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and
taught. 22They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having
authority, and not as the scribes. 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an
unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?
Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." 25But Jesus
rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" 26And the unclean spirit,
convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27They were all amazed,
and they kept on asking one another, "What is this? A new teaching — with authority!
He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him." 28At once his fame began to
spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, O Christ.
(please be seated)
Children’s Message
(8:00) Bell Choir
“Jesus Shall Reign”
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arr. by Anna Laura Page
(10:30) Senior Choir
“Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him”
David Dunbar
Sermon
(please stand)
“Rise, Shine, You People!”
Hymn #665
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.
(please be seated)
Offering:
(please stand)
“Italian Hymn”
Offertory Hymn #814
Richard Proulx
“Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am”
Prayers of the People
Leader: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
LORD'S PRAYER
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
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Benediction
Hymn #537
“On Our Way Rejoicing”
Dismissal
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Pastor: Go in peace. Share the good news.
People: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
“Italian Hymn”
Paul Taylor
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Welcome to Zion! In Deuteronomy God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses,
who will speak for God; in Psalm 111 God shows the people the power of God’s works.
For the church these are ways of pointing to unique authority people sensed in Jesus’
actions and words. We encounter the authority in God’s word, around which we gather,
the word that trumps any lesser spirit that would claim power over us, freeing us to
follow Jesus. If you are new to our community and would like to share a message with
the pastor, please make use of the worship cards in the back of the seats. Welcome to
Zion!
Worship leaders today are:
Presiding Minister: Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM
Organist: Ron Borchardt
Senior/Bell Choir Director: Ron Albert
Greeters: Dawn Smith
Acolytes: (8:00) Loretta Leedy (10:30) Lexis Broughton
Crucifers: (10:30) Justin Smith
Lectors: (8:00) Andy Gundlach (10:30) Suzanne Jeffery
Children’s Message: Carolyn Steinfeldt
Prayers of the People: Marjorie Burton
Altar Guild: Tami Schultz
Ushers: (8:00) Sharon Lavey, Darlene Lowery, John Chapman, Tom Wieber,
Jim & Kris Stradtman, Janet Stradtman
(10:30) Greg, Tami & Sara Schultz
Sound Board: (8:00) Dean Meyers (10:30) Tim Kostel
Gathering Host: (8:00) Virginia Lillian & Connie Castello
(10:30) Congregational Meeting
Offering Recorders: Elaine Conley, Jean Bossetti & Barbara Garrett
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Today Zion welcomes Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM as our guest minister. We
would like to thank her for sharing her time and talents with us.
Both side vases are given in honor of the 60th birthday
of Rick Koch by his family.
The center vase is given in loving memory of Helen & Albert Yontz
by their family.
The extra vase is given in loving memory of Donald Schoewe by
Bob & Margaret Schoewe.
Saturday, January 24, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. (51)
Sunday, January 25, 2015 – 8:00 a.m. (81) 10:30 a.m. (110)
Care and Share volunteers for Friday, February 6, 2015 are:
Ron & Carol Albert, Nancy Kinsel, Lyle Marquardt
Care & Share is always in need of various food items but has asked that Zion members
bring in BARS OF SOAP during the month of February.
In addition they are always in need of baby food, diapers and plastic bags.
The 2015 Flower Chart is now posted. Please take the opportunity to sign up
for your special Sunday in honor or memory of a loved one.
Prices for side vases are once again $20 and center vases are $25.
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First Communion Exploration
For anyone who is ready to explore the Sacrament of Holy Communion,
meeting dates for child and parent(s) are Wednesdays, February 25, March 4, 11,
and 18. To register or for more information, call Carolyn at (419) 625-2112.
ATTENTION FAMILY MEMBERS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS:
The Helping Heart Ministry would like addresses of current college students
in an effort to keep in contact with them during their college years! You can
help!! Please send your college student addresses to the church office or email
Robin at [email protected].
LADIES…could you spare some time on Tuesday mornings between 9:00
a.m.-11:30 a.m. to work with the quilters? Our crew is so small and we
can’t accomplish a lot with 3 workers. Please seriously consider joining the
ladies. There are many jobs needed to complete a quilt. If you are unable
to come to church, stop in and get supplies to sew tops at home. We need your help.
JOY Time will meet Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 6-7:30 p.m. at St.
Paul Lutheran Church, 2211 Mills St. (corner of Mills St. and Perkins
Ave.) JOY Time is a non-denominational worship and fellowship
opportunity for adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. The
evening will consist of a Bible Study, worship and prayer, songs, craft, and a snack. If you
have a passion for spreading God's word in a unique way, please volunteer to be a
companion. JOY Time is sponsored by the Sandusky Area Lutherans in Mission
(SALM). JOY stands for Jesus + Others + You. To volunteer call Cathy Wobser 419625-6775 or Darlene Weaver 216-256-5806.
PIANO!! FREE to a good home! You move. Call the church office for
more details. (419) 625-2112.
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Our Ministry together this Week
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting
4:30 p.m. Confirmation-Basement
Youth Scarf Night
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
4:30 p.m. Sandusky Concert Association
6:30 p.m. Quilters-Basement
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts-Basement
7:00 p.m. Firelands Chorus-Sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Dartball-Basement
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
9:00 a.m. Quilters-Basement
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts-Basement
7:00 p.m. New Member ClassGathering Room
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
* sealant work in bathrooms
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study-Library
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry TrainingKitchen Annex Basement
7:00 p.m. Agape-Library
7:00 p.m. Circle of Friends-Chapel
7:00 p.m. Executive Council
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
9:30 a.m. Priscilla-1411 Central Ave.
5:30 p.m. Cherub Choir-Sanctuary
6:15 p.m. Bell Choir-Loft
7:00 p.m. Senior Choir-Basement
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Care & Share
Carolyn Day Off
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
11:00 am. Basement Reserved
6:00 p.m. Worship Service
In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his
true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome
to come forward for a blessing as well.
Holy Communion is offered:
1st Sunday of the month at both worship services
2nd Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. worship service
3rd Sunday of the month at 8:00 a.m. worship service
4th Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. worship service
5th Sunday of the month at both worship services
Every Saturday at the 6:00 p.m. worship service
Infants and toddlers (children who have not yet reached 5 years of age) are welcome
in our nursery that is available during Sunday school time and 10:30 worship. The
nursery is located on the lower level beneath the sanctuary. Our 10:30 a.m. service is
broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM.
Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m., led by: Pastor John – Stellhorn Library or Adult Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. in
the chapel. If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call
the church office at 419-625-2112.
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