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Welcome!
We extend a special welcome to our guests, visitors and all who join us in worship today. Please let us know of your
presence or any prayer requests you have by filling out one of the cards in the pew rack and placing them in the offering
plate. We hope that our church home becomes your church home and the spiritual place where you grow through the
Word of God.
Nursery care for children up to three years old is located on the main floor of the Welcome Center across from the
library. Older children attending the church service are encouraged to borrow a Toddler Tote filled with activities as you enter
the Sanctuary.
Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar
We believe that Jesus offers Himself to us in the Sacrament His true body and blood, for the forgiveness of sins. We also
share the scriptural concern for those who participate in the Lords supper that they recognize what they are receiving
(1 Corinthians 11:27). Therefore, we ask that all who desire to receive the Lords Supper please carefully examine
themselves using the communion information card found in the pew rack.
Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at both services.
For those who desire, we offer gluten-free wafers (please indicate your desire to the Pastor or Elder) and
non-alcoholic wine (located in the rose colored cups in the center of the individual cup tray).
Epiphany
January 4, 2015
OPENING SONG

8:00 am
10:45 am

Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice

LSB 556 vs. 1, 5-6, 8, 10

Born That We May Have Life

INVOCATION
BAPTISM 10:45 am

Luke Aaron Engman

CONFESSION
P: Almighty God,
C: your Word says, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore, do not let sin reign
in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. (Romans 6:11-12) We confess that we struggle with this
admonition. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we
have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on
us. Forgive us, renew us and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of
Your Holy name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS OF SINS
RESPONSIVE READING

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SONG OF PRAISE
8:00 am
10:45 am

Gloria in Excelsis
Light of the Stable

THE EPIPHANY OF JESUS

Matthew 2:1-12

LSB 204
Bible page 807

GOSPEL READING

Matthew 2:19-23; 3:13-17

STATEMENT OF FAITH

selections from Athanasian Creed

OFFERING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

As With Gladness Men of Old

Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)

SERMON

Bible page 808

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LSB 397
Vicar Mike Weider

SONG OF RESPONSE 8:00 am

Let All Together Praise Our God

LSB 389, v. 1-4, 7

PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER

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COMMUNION
8:00 am
Agnus Dei
Communion Hymn for Christmas
The Infant Priest Was Holy Born
What Child Is This
Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising
10:45 am

LSB 163
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LSB 624
LSB 370
LSB 375

Behold The Lamb

Your Great Name

BENEDICTION
CLOSING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

Let Us All with Gladsome Voice

Your Great Name - Reprise

LSB 390

This mornings flowers are given by

Ron and Joyce Adams in loving memory of Joyces parents, Edwin and Malinda Rippe
and
Nathan and Sarah Engman in celebration of Luke Aaron Engmans baptism

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAYS
9:30 am: Families and Children (Nursery - 8th grade & parents)
High School Youth (9th 12th grade)

(Loomis Center)
(Loomis Center classroom by kitchen)

9:30 am: Adults

"Higher Ed" (Final week) Vicar Mike teaches a class aimed at folks who are new to the Lutheran Church or long-time
members who would like a refresher on the core tenets of Lutheranism, running 12 weeks and covering the Ten
Commandments, Lord's Prayer, Apostles Creed, Sacraments, and life as a disciple.
(Loomis Center)
Forgiveness Come hear what author Lowell O. Erdahl wrote concerning what the Bible says about Gods forgiveness and
our forgiveness. This study led by Tim Gandre and Tony Rylander.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
"The Grace and Truth Paradox" by Randy Alcorn - Our world today needs grace. Only by seeing the grace of God's
forgiveness can people realize a hope for salvation. But our world also needs truth. Only by seeing the truth of God's
judgment can people realize their need for salvation. Please join us in the Welcome Center classroom on the 2nd floor. This
class is led by Pat Croll, Alan Bishop and Nelson Scroggins.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

TUESDAYS
9:45 am: Adults LifeLight: Proverbs Vicar Mike Weider leads an in-depth study of the book of Proverbs, digging deep
into the Wisdom of Solomon.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
WEDNESDAYS Living in 3D & Confirmation
6:00 pm: Families meal
(Loomis Center)
6:30 pm: Families worship
7:00 pm: Children (pre-K through 5th grade)
7:00 pm: Youth
(6th 8th grade) Confirmation w/Pastor Davis, Vicar Mike Weider, Nathan Engman (Loomis Center)
7:00 pm: Adults
Bible study led by Becky Schulenberg
(Welcome Center - Library)

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS

Members: Elsie Calafell; Doug Carlson; Mike Czina; Elizabeth Drescher; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; George & Karen
Garland; Toni Greason; Edna Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian; Norris Miertschin; Betty Pampell;
John Pierce; Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis Riske; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.
Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appelt
(Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USMC, Okinawa, Japan; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson), CWO, US
Army, Afghanistan; and Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN.
Friends & Family: Gene & Joan Bach (Jody Cooks parents); Pamela Brown (Diana Marquardts daughter); Melinda
Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwells sister); Suzan Dohty (Pastor & Elva Musgroves daughter); Jeff Falk (Bob Plautzs brotherin-law); Bob Fay (Erika Johnsons father); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansens
mother); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Mike Lightle (Judys husband); Betty Maeker (Brenda Davis
mother); Bobby Norris (Robin Stankus uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie Ondrias (Holly Martinezs friend);
Maycel Plautz (Bob Plautzs mother); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce Adams brother); Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs
parents); Bryce; Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); Don Ude (former member); Troy Williams (Charlotte Graessers
son) and Michelle Willis (former MLC member).

Treasurers Weekly Report

12-26/28-14
Offerings expected in budget
Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses

$ 17,603.87
17,603.87

Year-to-date
$790,572.94
$856,649.47
$ 93,425.50
$950,074.97
($911,326.05)

12-26/28-14
Life-to-date total
Rise Up and Build Income
$286,872.54
$1,386,504.65
Individual contributions directly to preschool
$ 32,600.34
Corporate matching donations to preschool
$ 43,700.00
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$1,462,804.99
Rise Up and Build Expenses
($ 108,745.36)
Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes

8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Altar Guild
Elder
8:00 am:
Elder Assistants
Elder
10:45 am:
Greeters
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Nursery
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Ushers
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Matthew Balusek; Trevor Stall

Katie Goerner; Anela Gutierrez
Mildred Bretting; Rachel Peckenpaugh; Vi Tarpey; Susan Hooper
Fred Luft
Glenn Hansen; Tony Rylander; Russ Stall
David Pergande
Norris Miertschin; Robin Stankus; Vi Tarpey
Bob and Kathy Cowan; Tim and Christy Raisbeck
Lydia Sides
Ashley Bretting; Meredith Bretting
Dean Arldt; Craig Battle; Leroy Bretting; Dick Pursley; Bob Thiele
Bill Blum; David Elmore; Paul Goerner; Stuart Michalk; Travis Schulze

MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE

January 4 January 11, 2015
Sunday ~ 4th

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
1:00 pm

Monday ~ 5th

6:00 pm
7:00 pm

Boy Scouts
Handbells

Tuesday ~ 6th

9:45 am

Lifelight

Wednesday ~ 7th

6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:15 pm

Livin in 3D
High School Youth
Praisemakers / Womens Chorus

Thursday ~ 8th

6:00 pm

Praise Team

Communion Worship Service

Bible studies
Communion Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol

Friday ~ 9th

12:30 pm
7:00 pm

Memorial Quilters
Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Sunday ~ 11th

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
1:00 pm

Worship Service
Bible Studies
Communion Worship
Servicios en Espaol