This Sunday's Theme- JESUS GIVES YOU THE MEANING OF LIFE As You Listen to His Word
HYMN “Rise, Shine, You People” – CW 556 Rise, shine, you people! Christ the Lord has entered Our human story; God in him is centered. He comes to us, by death and sin surrounded, With grace unbounded. See how he sends the pow’rs of evil reeling; He brings us freedom, light and life and healing. All men and women, who by guilt are driven, Now are forgiven. Come, celebrate, your banners high unfurling, Your songs and prayers against the darkness hurling. To all the world go out and tell the story Of Jesus’ glory. Tell how the Father sent his Son to save us. Tell of the Son, who life and freedom gave us. Tell how he Spirit calls from ev’ry nation His new creation. Ronald A. Klug, b. 1939 Please Rise INVOCATION L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. RESPONSIVE L: God our Father, each day is a gift of your grace. C: Your mercies are new every morning. L: Guide our steps by the light of your Word. C: Shield us from harm and keep us from evil. L: Better than life is your love. C: Put joy on our hearts and praise on our lips. Alleluia! L: We join in Luther’s Morning Prayer: C: I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen. HYMN “Shout to the Lord!” (Short into) My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you. All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength; Let ev’ry breath, all that I am never cease to worship you. Shout to the Lord, all the earth; let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands; forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you. All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength; Let ev’ry breath, all that I am never cease to worship you. Shout to the Lord, all the earth; let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands; forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. (Key change) Shout to the Lord, all the earth; let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands; forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. Words and Music by Darlene Zschech © 1993 CCLI License 2306270 Be Seated RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Travis, Morgan & William Grah Friends in Christ, Today you stand before the Lord’s altar to declare your desire to be a member of Shepherd of the Now it remains for us to accept you and for you to accept us so that we may share in true fellowship through Christ. Therefore I will outline the commitment to Christ which we are now entering together. In this Christian bond we shall work together to accomplish our congregation’s God-given mission of making disciples for Jesus through the gospel. Out of love for Christ we shall encourage each other in Christian living. And with the power of the Holy Spirit we shall strive to produce fruits of faith. We have certain expectations so that we are a blessing to each other and to the ministry of our congregation. As you enter our fellowship the members of this congregation rightly expect that together with us you will… v Strive with the aid of the Holy Spirit to daily be a faithful disciple of our Lord. v Make use of every opportunity to worship together with us your fellow believers. v Receive often the Lord’s Supper for the peace of forgiveness and strengthening of faith. v Grow in your relationship with Christ through the educational programs of the congregation. v Use your Spirit-given gifts for the building up of Christ’s church and the common good of its members. v Contribute a generous portion of the monetary blessings which God gives to you for the support of the gospel ministry in our church and around the world. As you enter our fellowship, you may rightly expect of your fellow members that we will provide: v The pure Word of God for your spiritual comfort, assurance and guidance, and gospel ministry for your spiritual benefit. v Uplifting worship which refreshes faith and inspires devotion to the Lord. v Christian counseling for guidance according to God’s Word. v Encouragement and prayer, especially in times of difficulty and crisis. v Christian fellowship through involvement in the congregation’s group life. v An ongoing flow of information about the congregation’s life and work. Understanding the commitment to Christ and his church, do you desire to join us and accept the responsibilities of membership? If so, answer: YES, WITH THE HELP OF GOD. To the congregation: And do you, the members of Shepherd of the C: YES, IN THE BOND OF CHRISTIAN LOVE. To those being received into membership: On the basis of your confession of faith and directed by our mutual commitments, we receive you as members of Shepherd of the We dedicate ourselves to be a blessing to you in the same way that the Lord has sent you to be a blessing to us. May God bless our membership together in this congregation. Amen. (Through Moses the LORD promised another Prophet –like him but greater –speaking of Jesus himself!) Old Testament Lesson –Deuteronomy 18:15-20 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him. For this is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God nor see this great fire anymore, or we will die.” The LORD said to me, “What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put my words in his mouth and he will tell them everything I command him. if anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name I myself will call him to account. But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him to say, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, must be put to death.” (Food sacrificed at heathen temples was offered at bargain prices in the marketplace. Some saw no sin in eating it because they practiced good stewardship in saving money; others felt it a sin to eat such foods. Sometimes we run into some who feel something is a sin even though the Bible doesn’t say so. Paul tells us if we do not explain ourselves but trample over their belief, we cause them to sin, so try to make sure God is glorified in all you do or say so others may see his love for us all in Christ.) Epistle Lesson –1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But the man who loves God is known by God. So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world and that there is no God but one. For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”), yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. But not everyone knows this. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat such food they think of it as having been sacrificed to an idol, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. For if anyone with a weak conscience sees you who have this knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, won’t he be emboldened to eat what has been sacrificed to idols? So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fall. HYMN “Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep” - 436 Jesus, shepherd of the sheep, Who your Father’s flock does keep, Safe we wake and safe we sleep, Guarded still by you. In your promise firm we stand; None can take you from your hand. Speak –we hear –at your command, We will follow you. By your blood our souls were bought; By your life salvation wrought; By your light our feet are taught, Lord, to follow you. Father, draw us to your Son; We with joy will follow on Till the work of grace is done, There to live with you. We, in robes of glory dressed, Join th’ assembly of the blest, Gathered to eternal rest In the fold with you. Henry Cook, 1788-1868 Please Rise
PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Lord God, you know that we are surrounded by many dangers and that we often stumble and fall. Strengthen us in body and mind, and bring us safely through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, And is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, The holy Christian church, the communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. Message – Gospel Lesson –Mark 1:21-28 They went to “Be quiet!” Jesus said sternly. “Come out of him!” The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching –and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him.” News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Be Seated JESUS GIVES YOU THE MEANING OF LIFE HYMN “Seek Where You May” -395 Seek where you may To find a way That leads to your salvation. My heart is stilled; On Christ I build –He is the one foundation. His Word is sure; His works endure. He will o’erthrow My ev’ry foe; Through him I more than conquer. Seek whom you may to be your stay; None can redeem his brother. All helpers failed; This man prevailed, The God-Man and none other. The Servant-Lord Our life restored. We’re justified, For he has died, The guiltless for the guilty. Seek him alone, Who did atone, Who did your souls deliver; Oh, seek him first, All you who thirst For grace that fails you never. In ev’ry need Seek him indeed; To ev’ry heart He will impart His blessings without measure. My heart’s delight, My crown most bright, Jesus, you are forever. Not wealth or pride Or aught beside Our bond of love shall sever. You are my Lord; Your precious Word Shall be my guide Whate’er betide. Oh, teach me, Lord, to trust you! Georg Wessel, 1590-1635 OFFERING
RESPONSIVE PRAYER L: O Lord God, heavenly Father, we praise and glorify you for the unsurpassed gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. We confess that we are unworthy sinners who have transgressed your will and Word. We repent of our evil and pray for the faith that trusts completely in the righteousness of Christ Jesus for our forgiveness. C: Open our hearts to the mighty power of your Word. L: Teach us to depend on your holy sacrament for spiritual strength. Grant that our minds may be renewed in righteousness, that our consciences may be stirred to choose the good, and that every thought, word and deed may be brought into captivity to Christ. C: Give to your Church ministers and teachers who have the faithfulness and courage of true prophets, that your people may be built up in faith, abound in good works, rejoice in your love, and finally enter your heavenly kingdom. L: We pray for our beloved country. Give us citizens who perceive that the standard of all that is right is not public opinion or party platform, not personal advancement or private favor, but your holy will. C: Lavish your grace on all families that by its Christian love and character, each home may be for our children a foretaste of the joy and blessedness of our heavenly home. L: For all who are in any sickness, pain, anguish or suffering, for all who are in any danger of body or soul, we pray. Teach them to turn to you and wait on you for mercy. Grant them hope and a joyous deliverance from all their trials. C: Let them walk in your light all their days. Other special prayers and intercessions may be offered. L: Hear us, Lord as we bring you our private petitions. Silent Prayer L: These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our refuge and hope. C: Amen. THE LORD’S PRAYER (Traditional) BLESSING (Cong.: Amen. Amen. Amen.) HYMN – “Abide, O Dearest Jesus” –333, 4 vv. Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with your grace That Satan may not harm us Nor we to sin give place. Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with your Word And thus now and hereafter True peace and joy afford. Abide with your protection Among us, Lord, our Strength, Lest world and Satan fell us And overcome at length. Abide, O faithful Savior, Among us with your love; Grant steadfastness and help us To reach our home above. Joshua Stegmann, 1588-1632 Silent Prayer FELLOWSHIP Please stay and enjoy the food, refreshments and fellowship following the worship service this morning. We’re glad you came and hope you’ll come again soon! Thanks to the Jolene Wagner for altar flowers to the glory of God and to all who are supplying food today for our chili-cook-off! THANK YOU TO ALL our VOLUNTEERS Duty Councilman: Brian Hoerning Greeters: Bob & Lenore Blevins Acolyte: Sam Feddersen Ushers: Sean Case & Terry Johnson Music: Brian or Luke Hoerning Projector: Duane Hintz Jan Altar Guild: Jolene Wagner ANNOUNCEMENTS: Today: Annual Meeting and Chili-Cook-Off Wed: 6:30 p.m. STEAK & POTATO BBQ –and 7:30 p.m. What’s In a Name Online Bible Study -Ch Thurs: 7 p.m. Thursday Group Bible Study Fri: 6:30 p.m. Bible Information Class Sat: 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast –Capt. Table, Sols Next Sun: 9:30 a.m. Bible Class, God Squad, Catechism Class -Children’s Activity Hour 10:30 a.m. –Worship Service with Holy Communion Message: JESUS GIVES YOU THE MEANING OF LIFE – FINDING HOPE IN HIM! Noon –Choir practice Watch TIME OF GRACE with Pastor Mark Jeske ( LOOKING AHEAD: Feb 8th –6:30 p.m. TACO DINNER–and 7:30 p.m. What’s In a Name Online Bible Study -Ch Feb 12th: Pinewood Feb 16th: Noon/1 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday Bible Group Feb 18th: 7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast –Capt Table, Sols Feb 26th: HARVEST SUNDAY –Plan to help! Feb 22nd: 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service (Holy Communion) Annual mtg.- Jan 29th The following slate of candidates is proposed by the nominating committee: Secretary: Sean Case Treasurer: Jerry Kluckman Church Dev: Dale Feddersen Education: Brian Hoerning Outreach: Jim Shewbridge Min/Service: Mitch Krauss Worship: Terry Johnson Elders: Mitch Krauss, Brian Hoerning These would join those already on the council: President: Dale Feddersen Fellowship: Jason Grein Outreach: Jim Shewbridge
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