January 28, 2024
Join us for worship on Sunday, January 28, 2024. The sermon is by Dr. Marshall Zieman, based on Mark 1: 21-28 Our music is provided by Alleluia Singers; Dave Gardner, oboe; Mark Kanitz, organ. We are aware of the audio and feedback issues for the livestream and are working to fix the issue. If you have issues during the livestream, please use the online friendship pad to let us know of any issues you have during the service.
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Sunday January 28, 2024 Worship Service
Livestream at 11:10 a.m
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE — Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott — Dietrich Buxtehude
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
“If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.” – Augustine
CALL TO WORSHIP — from Psalm 86
Teach me your way, O Lord,
that I may walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart to revere your name
and I will glorify your name forever.
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*OPENING HYMN #410 — God Is Calling through the Whisper — W ZLOBIE LEZY
(*Please stand if you are able)
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, in Jesus, we have seen your glory. Yet our sinfulness often blocks out the light of Christ. We are quick to accuse and slow to confess. We find faults easily in others while ignoring our own shortcomings. We have squandered your gifts. We have turned from your ways. We have ignored your Word. Have mercy on us, compassionate God. Pour out your Holy Spirit on our sinful lives. Wash us with your love and cleanse us with your grace, that day by day we might move closer to the people you would have us become. Amen.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION AND PETITION
KYRIE ELEISON (#434) — Restore in Us, O God — BAYLOR
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI (#447) — We Are Forgiven — WE ARE FORGIVEN
WELCOME
During the welcome, children are invited to come forward for a time with Dr. Zieman
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON — Psalm 111 — page 490 of the pew Bible
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
ANTHEM — I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say — Sondra K. Tucker
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
THE GOSPEL LESSON — Mark 1: 21-28 — page 812 of the pew Bible
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
SERMON — “Power to Heal” — Dr. Zieman
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH — The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*SANCTUS (#572) — Holy, Holy, Holy — SANCTUS (Pavlechko)
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY — Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song — arr. Zebulon Highben
*DOXOLOGY (#607) — Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
O God, with faith and hope, we offer these gifts. Use them, even as you use us, to accomplish your purposes in Jesus Christ, the Head of the church and the Lord of our lives. Amen.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION (see packet)
Elections
Reports
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #305 — Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! — DARWALL’S 148TH
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE — God Is Good — Gene Grier & Lowell Everson
*POSTLUDE — Praise the Almighty, My Soul Adore Him — John Behnke