02Ephiphany, January 11 & 14 in the year of our Lord 2018

God said to Me, “You are My Servant in whom I will display My splendor.” Isaiah 49

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We extend a hearty welcome in the name of Jesus whether you have been with us for years, or if this is your first time visiting. The Holy Spirit led me to

Today’s Focus: God’s Secret Power! It’s in the Word that we hear the call of God that has in it the secret power of God. God’s secret power gives what God commands. He commands: Believe! and His Word creates faith. He commands, Follow me! and His Word creates both the desire and the ability to follow Him.

be with others to hear the Word

of God today.

Welcoming Song: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing, preaching a message the people found bold and surprising. "God hates all sin! “Turn! Turn back quickly to Him! “Surely God's new Day is rising!" Down by the Jordan, the crowd came with great expectation: "Are you God's Chosen One, sent here to rescue the nation?" "No!" John replied. "He who is holy draws nigh: “God's only Son gives salvation." Down by the Jordan went Jesus along with the others; He took His place among sinners, God’s lost sons and daughters. Spirit descends! Rests and remains on the Son! Everyone hear Father’s blessing! Now in Your Church, we are baptized and given Your Spirit! Freed and forgiven and welcomed with joy! Can You hear it? “’This is God's work!’ He says, ‘You're Mine!’ with His Word!’” Loved and baptized --- we adore Him!


Lea der : In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Dear friends, let us approach God with a true heart and confess our sins, asking Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us. we sing

tun e: “serva nt ”

Often impatient, often unkind, Often, O Savior, I step out of line; I have rebelled against Your holy ways! You were a Servant. You were a Servant; Forgive Your servant today. Lea der : Al m i ght y God, has for gi v en you al l you r si ns for t he

s ake of J esus C hri st ! B e at pe ace. Your si ns are fo r gi ven!

we sing

tune: “serva nt ”

Jesus, Messiah was promised and came; Savior, You journeyed to Calvary’s shame; Now I have heard of Your kindness for me: You were my Servant. I am Your servant; Lord, let me serve You today! Le a de r: Almighty God, You gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world. Grant that Your people be enlightened by Your Word and sacraments. Let us shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory Pe o p l e : Bless us so Jesus Christ may be known, worshiped, and believed to the ends of the earth. We ask this in His Name for He lives and rules with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

G od ’ s W o rd F or A l l 1 Samuel 3:1-10 The boy Samuel was Eli’s helper and served the Lord with him. At that time the Lord did not speak directly to people very often. There were very

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few visions. 2 Eli’s eyes were getting so weak that he was almost blind. One night he went to his room to go to bed. 3 The special lamp in the Lord’ s temple was still burning, so Samuel lay down in the temple near where the Holy Box was. 4 The Lord called Samuel, and Samuel answered, “Here I am.”5 Samuel thought Eli was calling him, so he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. You called me.” But Eli said, “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.” So Samuel went back to bed. 6 Again the Lord called, “Samuel!” Again Samuel ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. You called me.” Eli said, “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.” 7 Samuel did not yet know the Lord because the Lord had not spoken directly to him before. 8 The Lord called Samuel the third time. Again Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am. You called me.” Finally, Eli understood that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 Eli told Samuel, “Go to bed. If He calls you again, say, ‘Speak, Lord. I am Your servant, and I am listening.’” So Samuel went back to bed. 10 The Lo rd came and stood there. He called as He did before, saying, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel said, “Speak. I am your servant, and I am listening. ” we sing

tu n e : “ se rvan t ” Love so amazing, humble and meek; Lord, Your forgiveness covers the weak! From Bethlehem, to the cross and the tomb: You were a Servant. I am Your servant; Lord, let me serve You today!

John 1:43-51 The next day, Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote —Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 Nathanael said to him, “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” “Come and see!” Philip told him.

God said to Me, “You are My Servant in whom I will display My splendor.” Isaiah 49 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said about him, “Truly, here is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit. ” 48 Nathanael asked him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, while you were under the fig tree, I saw you. ” 49 Nathanael answered Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50 Jesus replied, “You believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that! ” 51 Then He added, “Amen, Amen, I tell you: You will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. ” we sing

tu n e : “ se rvant ” Shine in my heart Lord, most holy Light, Send away worries; fill with delights! Shine through me to all still seeking Your way You were a Servant. I am Your servant. Lord, let me serve You, today. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

But we ar e al ways obl i gat ed t o t hank God f or you, br ot her s, l oved b y t he Lor d, be cause God chose you f r om t he be gi nni ng f or sal vat i on by t he sanct i f yi ng wor k of t he Spi r i t and f ai t h i n t he t r ut h. For t hi s r eason he al so call ed you t hr ough o ur gospel so t hat you wou l d obt ai n t he gl or y of ou r Lor d J esus Chr i st . So then, brothers, stand firm and hold on to the teachings that were passed along to you, either by word of mouth or by a letter from us. May our Lor d J esus Chr i st hi msel f and God our Fat her , who l oved us and in his grace gave us et er nal encour age ment and good ho pe, encourage your hearts and establish you in every good work and word. we sing

t un e : “ se rvan t ” Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord, let me lift up those who are weak; And let me follow Your Word still today: You were a Servant. I am Your servant; Lord, let me serve You today!

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Confession of Faith

Apostles’ Creed

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.

Victory Song of the Day:

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Offerings

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We Return to the Lord our Thank-Offerings Dear fr i ends we use these f i nancial gi f t s i n our l ocal and wor l dwi de mi ni st r i es. Please know t hat we appr eci at e each gi f t r et ur ned t o God f or Hi s use. But especi all y i n t hi s day and age, do not f eel like you have to do this act of wor shi p. We ar e t hankf ul t he LORD J esus br ought yo u t o be par t of our f ami l y of f ai t h i n Hi s pr esence t oday.


P r a ye r s & t h e L o r d ’ s P r a ye r Benediction and Parting Song

I am singing all the day as I walk along my way; For the blood of Jesus saves me, and the Evil One can't have me; So I sing! Although sometimes I feel alone I never really am For He promised to be with me so I’m singing as I’m walking Home with Him! I am singing all the day: Jesus washed my guilt away; Oh! the joy my soul is feeling as my Savior Is revealing: God Is love! My tears are flowing, I’m ashamed; I fear to even be. But He softly whispers to my heart He's still In love with me; Jesus loves me! I am singing all the day as I lift my heart to pray To the Savior! He will hear Me; He has promised to be near me He's with me! I'm singing when I'm all alone. I'll sing with all my friends. For the joy of Jesus Christ my Lord is mercy without end! So I will sing!

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For h on or an d a good n ame are e asily taken aw ay, bu t n ot e asily re st ore d.

service

—M.Luther

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others.

A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS Scripture from Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) © 2016 The Wartburg Project.| SONGS : D OWN B Y T HE J ORDAN , UNKNOWN , ED . © 1981-2018 P AUL A.T ULLBERG | “ SERVANT ” Tune: © 1982 Kelly Willard. By permission. Text: © 1981 -2018 Paul A.Tullberg | I AM S INGING © Paul A. Tullberg 1981-2018