GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS February 10, 2013

THE ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His house by Robert and Carole Nichols in observance of their 48th wedding anniversary and in thanksgiving for many blessings received.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Lord Jesus, You are my beautiful Savior, the fulfillment of Moses and the prophets. Through Your perfect obedience to the Law You became the perfect sacrifice for all sins. Grant me to know more of this grace as I rejoice in the forgiveness of my sins and the hope of eternal life, even as I am strengthened to live my life to Your glory by the Gospels power. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen

THOSE WHO SERVE

Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Communion Assistant: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Assisting Elder: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Choir: Clarinet: Euphonium: Trombone: Trumpet: Coffee Host: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Mason Andrews Paula Walter Carter Stein Robert Jones, Robert Nichols Robert Wilimzig, Paul Walter Sally McNabb Sandy Price, Pat Funk Bradley Stillman Jeff Ralston Frank Royster Shaun Baker, Ron Krueger Tim Sweeney, Greg Warren Larry, Faye and Bradley Stillman Dawn Cline, Jon Cline, Lucia Jones Adult Choir Randy Middaugh Paul Walter Rudy Bischof, Joel Junkans, Jeff Ralston Richard Sanders Sally McNabb and Debbie Penny Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

WELCOME
Welcome to Grace! We conclude the season Epiphany this morning. Today we observe Transfiguration Sunday and we see Jesus in all of His glory before He descends the mountain and travels to Jerusalem and the cross at Golgotha. We are glad you are here with us this morning! Grace is a family of believers dedicated to sharing the Good News of salvation in Jesus. We believe and confess that this is done as the Means of Grace, Gods Word and Sacraments are shared and administered in their truth and purity. Living as His people we bear witness to His love and mercy shown to us and to all. We recognize that others will know that we are Christians by our love shared in word and deed which is our response to His love for us. If you are visiting it is our prayer that you will realize these things about us as Gods people gathered in this place. If you wish to learn more about our teachings from Gods Word please speak with our Pastor. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. We have a staffed nursery facility for infants and toddlers located downstairs in this building for anyone who has need. Restroom facilities are located downstairs as well as on this floor level across the bridge before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please speak with an usher or greeter.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in our 8:15 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

(Wed. evening)

AS WE GATHER
Transfiguration Sunday serves as a transition from the general ministry of Jesus to the very focused latter part of His life and His one-way journey to Jerusalem and the cross. There is a sense of urgency at this eventsomething initially missed by Peter, who wanted to set up tents on the mountain for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. In dramatic fashion, Jesus reminded Peter, James and John that staying in the glory on the mountain was not an option. The fulfillment of Christs mission was down on the plain, among the people for whom He had come to sacrifice Himself.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, February 17th, The First Sunday in Lent, are: The Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, The Epistle Reading: Romans 10:8b-13, and The Gospel Reading: Luke 4:1-13.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org - Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

Confession of Sins (8:15)

P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.
John 20:1923

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell

O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair - John Dunstable

O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair - Kevin Hildebrand

P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Opening Hymn: O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair

Service Note: The choir will sing Stanza Three.

LSB 413

Sacrament of Holy Baptism (10:45)

Holy Baptism Baptism Hymn: See This Wonder in the Making
p268

Confession and Absolution (8:15)

Stand The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

LSB 593

Service of the Word

Introit
P Blessd are those who dwell in your house, C ever singing your praise! P How lovely is your dwelling place, C O LORD of hosts! P My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; C my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. P Behold our shield, O God; C look on the face of your anointed! P For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. C No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Ps. 84:12, 9, 11; antiphon: Ps. 84:4

Invocation
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Exhortation

Hebrews 10:22; Psalm 124:8; Psalm 32:5

P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

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Gloria Patri

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

Gloria in Excelsis

Luke 2:14; John 1:29

Salutation and Collect of the Day

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Alleluia and Verse

P O God, in the glorious Transfiguration of Your beloved Son You confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of Moses and Elijah. In the voice that came from the bright cloud You wonderfully foreshowed our adoption by grace. Mercifully make us co-heirs with the King of His glory and bring us to the fullness of our inheritance in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

P You are the most handsome of the | sons of men;* grace is poured up- | on your lips.

Ps. 45:2a

Holy Gospel
Sit

Luke 9:2836

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the ninth chapter.

Old Testament Reading

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Deuteronomy 34:112

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

Ps. 117:12a; 96:8

Gradual

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise the Lord, all | nations!* Extol him, all | peoples! For great is his steadfast | love toward us,* and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for- | ever. Ascribe to the Lord the glory | due his name;* bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!

Nicene Creed (8:15)

C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
Hebrews 3:16

Epistle
P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Stand

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father,

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by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen

Sit

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: Beautiful Savior

Service Note: The choir will sing Stanza Three.

LSB 537

Sermon The Greater Glory

Stand

Hebrews 3:16

Offertory

Psalm 51:1012

Apostles' Creed (10:45)

C 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 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 sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence 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 T everlasting. Amen

Sit

Offering

Beautiful Savior - Kevin Hildebrand

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Stand

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following: P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

Proper Preface
P It is truly meet, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who at His transfiguration revealed His glory to His disciples that they might be strengthened to proclaim His cross and resurrection and with all the faithful look forward to the glory of life everlasting. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

10:45 Service continues on page 18 Sanctus

Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

Service of the Sacrament (8:15)

Preface
2 Timothy 4:22; Colossians 3:1 Psalm 136

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Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:913

Pax Domini

John 20:19

The Words of Our Lord

Matthew 26:2628; Mark 14:2224 Luke 22:1920; 1 Corinthians 11:2325

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Agnus Dei

John 1:29

Nunc Dimittis

Luke 2:2932

Sit

Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: What Is This Bread Hymn: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face Hymn: 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here
Stand

Thanksgiving

Psalm 107:1

LSB 629 LSB 631 LSB 414

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Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Benediction

Numbers 6:2426

Salutation

2 Timothy 4:22

Closing Hymn: Jesus on the Mountain Peak Postlude

LSB 415
Jesus on the Mountain Peak - Jacob B. Weber

T
Benedicamus
Psalm 103:1

Service Concludes (10:45)

Hymn: 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here Collect
P Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christs holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

LSB 414

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Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen

THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service 1:00 p.m. Childrens Choir 4:00 p.m. Financial Peace University MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center MONDAY: 5:00 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Board of Elders TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 4:00 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class at St. Vincents 5:30 p.m. Lenten Dinner in Parker Hall 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service THURSDAY: 12:00 noon Noon Devotions with Pastor NEXT SUNDAY: 4:00 p.m. Financial Peace University 7:00 p.m. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis at Grace TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL is Transfiguration Sunday, and the account of Jesus transfiguration is the Bible lesson (Luke 9:2836). On the Mount of Transfiguration, God showed that His Son, Jesus, is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, declaring that we should listen to Jesus, our Savior. In discussing this Bible story, ask family members to consider how they are like Peter, not always understanding Jesus ways and purpose. In His Word, Jesus patiently instructs me about Himself by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask the children to recall their favorite Bible stories about Jesus. PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. Today Pastor Walter will begin a study of The Augsburg Confession and Its Apology The Lutheran Confessions Series. What do we mean when we say that we are a confessional church? Why is it important that we are a church that teaches doctrine and how that doctrine informs our practice? Where does that doctrine come from? Come and review what we believe, teach and confess as Lutheran Christians. - 20 -

Closing Hymn: Jesus on the Mountain Peak Postlude

LSB 415
Jesus on the Mountain Peak - Jacob B. Weber

Acknowledgments
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in their classrooms downstairs in the church. HOLY BAPTISM - In our 10:45 Service, Madison Lane Starr, daughter of Travis and Heather Starr, will be received into Gods Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Her sponsors are Tim and Sandy Sweeney. HOLY BAPTISM In our 10:45 Service, Jonas Gabriel Calvillo, son of John and Megan Calvillo, will be received into Gods Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. His sponsors are Craig and Lauren Schluterman. CONGRATULATIONS AND GODS BLESSINGS to John and Megan Calvillo on the birth of their son Jonas Gabriel Calvillo who was born on Monday, February 4th. CONGRATULATIONS AND GODS BLESSINGS to Cory and Heidi Janneke on the birth of their son Henry August Alfred Janneke who was born on January 24th in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Henry is the grandson of Steve and Lisa Gertsch. WELCOME Stacy and Charlotte Johnson and their children Sarah and Robert have transferred to Grace from Peace Lutheran Church in Conway, Arkansas. Please welcome the Johnsons to our Grace Family. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO:
Feb. 10 Doris and Carroll Holzhauer Feb. 14 Jackie and David Cossey, Carole and Robert Nichols

7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Parlor. LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 2/3: 200 (8:15 120 and 10:45 80). Mid-week Service 2/6: 10. Offerings: Sunday 2/3: $13,710.00. Mid-Week 1/30: $440.00. Memorials: $580.00. Building Fund: $750.00. Seminary Scholarship Fund: $290.00. Fan into Flame: $515.00. National Youth Gathering Fund: $346.00. Megan Kincaid Missionary Fund: $25.00. BOARD OF ELDERS will meet on Monday, February 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Carter Stein is the director. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE The mid-week Lenten Services will begin with our Ash Wednesday Service with Holy Communion this Wednesday, February 13th, at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this Lenten series is Restore the Roar! The focus this week is Rescued from the Rubble Amos 1:1-2. Dinner will be served before the service in Parker Hall at 5:30 p.m. The Board of Parish Fellowship will be serving Chicken Spaghetti. NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is this Thursday, February 14th, at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall. Bring a sandwich and join us as we share Gods love on Valentines Day with Bible study and fellowship. Drinks, chips, and dessert are provided. Bring a friend and join usthis is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. YOUNG ADULTS OF GRACE Our Young Adult Bible Study continues to meet every other Monday with our next meeting being Monday, February 18th, at 7:00 p.m. Call or e-mail Vicar David Witte at 630-738-3835 or vicar@glclr.org for more information and our next meeting location. MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND On Saturday, March 16th, the Symphonic Band from Martin Luther High School in Milwaukee will be performing a concert at Christ Lutheran, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The concert is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Then on Sunday, March 17th, the band will be playing for our worship services here at Grace. The band has 43 members, and we are beginning to look for families from both congregations to host band members. If you are able to host, please email me at pwalter@clutheran.org. I need to know how many students you are able to house. I also need to know if you have pets or anything that would affect the allergies of these students. Thank you for your support of this event! In Christ, Paul Walter - 22 -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO:

Feb. 10 Carole Nichols, Matthew Faulkner Feb. 11 Larry Sullivan Feb. 12 Larry Jones, Mallory Stewart, Riley Wood, Tyson Wood Feb. 13 Dalton Arnold, Brenda Parscale, Wendy Schmidt Feb. 14 Harley Cannon Feb. 16 Jesse Bischof, Aidan Sutterfield, Aaron Walter

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Janet Pulliam is recovering from a fractured shoulder. Irvin Clawitter continues receiving care at home. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. - 21 -

THRIVENT BUILDS HABITAT for HUMANITY Thrivent Builds is beginning a new house building project. If anyone is interested in coordinating this project for Grace congregation volunteers, please call the church office. MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARTHA PILS TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Gary and Paulette Goldsby Lucia Jones Jeff and Ginny Ralston Bill and Mildred Wilkins TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Gary and Angie Proud TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Mildred Burgess Robert and Carole Nichols TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Lois Berner Richard and Beverly Sanders IN MEMORY OF MRS. DORYSE MARTIN TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Gary and Paulette Goldsby Shirley Hebestreit Verna and Shirley Rieve Warren and Judy Rivers IN MEMORY OF MRS. CAROL ZIRBEL Aunt of Paula Walter TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Gary and Paulette Goldsby Warren and Judy Rivers Bill and Mildred Wilkins TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Robert and Carole Nichols TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Lois Berner

IN MEMORY OF DR. JAMES T. MCALLISTER TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof Warren and Judy Rivers IN MEMORY OF MR. JOE EDDY Brother-in-law of Joe and Debbie Craig TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Lois Berner IN MEMORY OF MR. FRED EVANS Brother of Grover Bud Evans TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter IN MEMORY OF MRS. WANDA AMO TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Robert and Carole Nichols

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SERV LENTEN SERVICES and Dinners

RESTORE THE ROAR!
Lenten Services 7:00 p.m. Lenten Dinners 5:30 p.m. in Parker Hall
Ash Wednesday Feb. 13th - Rescued from the Rubble (Amos 1:1-2) Dinner served by the Board of Parish Fellowship Chicken Spaghetti Midweek Lent Feb. 20th - Upside Down (Amos 3:1-8) Dinner served by JOY Club - Tacos Midweek Lent Feb. 27th - This Is the Night the LORD Has Made (Amos 5:18) Dinner served by Grace Youth Baked Potatoes with all the fixins! Midweek Lent - March 6th - Grieving for Joseph (Amos 6:6) Dinner served by the LWML Evening Guild - Meatloaf Midweek Lent - March 13th - Locust Here, Locusts There, Locusts Seem to Be Everywhere (Amos 7:1-6) Dinner served by the ACTS Group - Spaghetti Midweek Lent - March 20th - Lion Alert! (Amos 7:10-17) Dinner served by (to be announced at a later date)

Pro Musica Sacra

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Rev. Stephen Rosebrock, Interim Kantor

Service of Evening Prayer

Sunday, February 17
7:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 5124 Hillcrest Ave, Little Rock, AR 72205
Pro Musica Sacra is a choir of 14 male seminarians preparing for full-time service as pastors in The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod.

Set aside a couple of hours in the middle of your week and join us on Wednesday Evenings during Lent for Worship, dinner and Fellowship.

Concordia Seminary
801 Seminary Place St. Louis, MO 63105 314-505-7000 www.csl.edu

INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN YOU!!!

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