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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany February 1, 2015

+ + + WELCOME + + + With reconciling love and grace, Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes all people into this community of Christ. We celebrate the diversity of God’s creation and our unity as God’s children. In our ministry of reconciliation, we strive to transcend all human boundaries. People of any race, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and ability are welcome. Join with us as we seek to understand God’s love for us. We invite you to struggle with us to be faithful messengers of that love in the world.

+ + +MISSION STATEMENT+ + + People of God living and sharing the Word, Love and Grace of Jesus.

The liturgy and hymns are found in the bright red Worship Book

*Those who are able are asked to stand + + +The congregation will respond with the words in bold print+ + +

Nursery care is available after the Children’s Blessing

+ + +GATHERING+ + +

PRELUDE *CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who spoke light into creation, who calls us to listen and follow, who sends us to shine like stars. Amen. Let us come before God, confessing our sin.

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Silence is kept for reflection.

Holy and merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against our sisters and brothers and against you. We cherish the values of this world. We cause others to stumble. The earth is wounded by our excess. Have mercy, O God. Forgive us, renew us, and raise us up on eagles' wings, that we may do your will with courage and delight. Amen.

Hear the voice from heaven: "You are my own, my beloved." God gives power to the weary and strengthens the powerless. Be cleansed, be healed, for in the name of + Jesus Christ, I declare to you the forgiveness of your sins and the revealing of God's reign. Amen. *GATHERING SONG I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light ELW#815 *GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. *KYRIE p. 184 Refrain: Kyrie eleison, on our world and on our way. Kyrie eleison, ev-‘ry day.

vs. 1: For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of all; for this holy house, for all who worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain vs. 2: That we may live out your impassioned response to the hungry and the

poor; that we may live out truth and justice and grace, let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain vs. 3: For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family; for life and for love, for our work and our play, let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain vs. 4: For your Spirit to guide; that you center our lives in the water and the

Word; that you nourish our souls with your body and blood, let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Refrain *CANTICLE OF PRAISE p. 187 Refrain: This is the feast of vict’ry for our God, for the Lamb who was slain

has begun his reign. Alleluia.

vs.1: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God. Power, riches, wisdom, and strength, and honor, blessing, and glory are his. Refrain

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vs. 2: Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation: Blessing, honor, glory, and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. Refrain

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE *PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray. Compassionate God,

you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior.

Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion,

that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

+ + +WORD+ + +

FIRST READING: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

[Moses said:] The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: "If I hear the voice of the LORD my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die." Then the LORD replied to me: "They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die." *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION p. 188 Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia. *GOSPEL: Mark 1:21-28

The holy gospel according to Mark the 1st chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

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[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, "What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him." At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON

HYMN OF THE DAY Healer of Our Every Ill ELW #612

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Called to know, love, and follow you, O God, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.

A brief silence. Prophetic God, inspire your church to speak with authority and act with strength where the powers of evil are most oppressive and human hearts yearn for dignity and compassion.

Drive out the demons of greed and carelessness that wound creation through pollution and over use.

Send prophets of wisdom and courage to our nation. Move us beyond partisan divisions to a common search for liberty and justice.

Healer of our every ill, bring hope and solace to those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and fear. Set free those burdened by feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness. Visit the sick with your compassionate Spirit.

Strengthen the witness of preachers, teachers, and all who proclaim the gospel in the assembly and the witness of parish nurses, counselors, spiritual directors, and all who proclaim the gospel in their vocations.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Eternal God, the saints listened to your voice and you freed them to live and love for you. Open our ears to hear you and follow their example of faith and courage.

Trusting your love and healing, O God, we commend to you all for whom we pray, knowing you will hear and answer, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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SHARING THE PEACE The peace of Christ is with you always. And also with you. OFFERING *OFFERING PRAYER

Let us pray. Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills

were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together

from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.

Amen.

+ + +MEAL+ + + *GREAT THANKSGIVING p. 190 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Offer up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. *PREFACE *HOLY, HOLY, HOLY p. 190 Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. *LORD’S PRAYER p.191

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Amen. COMMUNION

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LAMB OF GOD p. 191 Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace, Lamb of God. CHOIR O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly Bach *PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Let us pray. Everlasting God,

we bless you that you have brought us to the mountaintop and fed us with the life and light of your Son.

Send us in his name from this place to bring light into dark corners, healing where lives are torn, and nourishment to every hungry heart,

in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

+ + +SENDING+ + +

ANNOUNCEMENTS *BLESSING God light-creator; God Light from Light; and God light-revealer, bless you and + give you peace. Amen. *SENDING HYMN Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing ELW #886 *DISMISSAL Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God.

From Words for Worship, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Scripture quotations (except psalms) from

the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches

of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress

Visitors: A warm welcome is extended to you! Please sign in on the clip board that is being passed, so we can get to know you.

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THOSE IN OUR PRAYERS -Members of Trinity for whom we pray: Eddie Schneider. -Members, families and friends that are ill or recovering: Jim Jarvela, Judi

McMillin, Don & Jackie O’Toole, Elaine Boudreau (friend of Donna Handy), Juanita Tousley, Mary Bramley, Ray Sottoriva, Toni Kulma, Dr. & Claudia Meister (friends of Lisa Hart & Sheri Mohn), Diane & Tommy Higgs (extended family of Pastor P) and Arla Fuller.

-Members who are homebound: Evelyn Cortez, and Karen Morris. -Members in assisted living or nursing care: Arline McNerney, Jane Sierk,

Hazel Heller, and Valerie Metzner. -Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Bishop Abraham Allende of the NEOS and all

of the bishops of the ELCA. -Pvt. Scott Korman, Marine Corps, Japan. -Studying Abroad: Jim Matthiesen, London. -Friends of Trinity for whom we pray: Pastor Will Burkett, on leave from call;

Lakewood Hospital; our Cleveland Near West Cluster of ELCA congregations: Bethany English, Faith, Good Shepherd & Trinity; First Lutheran, Lorain, as they recover from fire.

Correction: Last week’s Altar Flowers were given by the Harbargers in celebration of their wedding anniversary.

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY Today Remembrances: Faith Stories of Trinity following worship Mon. 2 First Monday Community Meal 6:00 pm Baby Bible Story Time and Dinner 6:00 pm Community Prayer Group 7:00 pm Wed. 4 Staff Meeting 8:00 am Feb. 6-14 Pastor Paula on retreat Fri. 6 Walking Bible Study (meet at Lkwd. Park Band Stand) 8:30 am Epiphany Ethnic Eats at Aladdins 7:00 pm Sat. 7 First Saturday Community Meal 12:00 pm Sun. 8 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Choir Rehearsal 9:15 am Worship and Healing with Pr. Jim Kulma 10:30 am Sunday School 10:40 am Remembrances: Faith Stories of Trinity following worship Second Sunday Community Meal 4:00 pm

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TRINITY NEWS Christian Ed News

The Nursery is available for children up to age 5 during the service between the children’s blessing and communion. Coloring sheets and activity bags are available in the Narthex.

Sunday School Children will be taken to their class by their teacher following the Children’s Message during worship and will return in time for communion. This week’s lesson: Jesus calls Phillip and Nathanael – John 1:43-51. Next week: Jesus calls the twelve – Matthew 10:2-4.

NEEDED: a Sunday School teacher for the weeks after Easter Sunday. If you are willing to teach, please see Haylee or email her at brianhaylee1@cox.net.

Remembrances: Faith Stories of Trinity As our congregation enters a time of transition, we want to offer a program of support and healing. Jim Kulma will lead three sessions that will help us to remember special moments in our life together, harvest wisdom gained over the years, acknowledge the depth of change we are experiencing and bless the journey that lies ahead of us. They will take place after worship for about 1 hour. The program will be on February 1st, 8th and 15th following worship. Each session is complete and you may attend any or all of them. A list of questions to think about prior to the meetings, is available in the Narthex, at the front of the sanctuary and in this weeks This Just In.

A Baby Sitting Night is scheduled for February 14. Haylee Schwenk, Ella Howells and Noah Stadler will be the sitters. If you are interested in having your child/children watched while you go out for dinner, shopping, etc. please RSVP to Haylee either at church, on Facebook or at brianhaylee1@cox.net

Prayer Care Ministry The Prayer Care Ministry is an email chain, please contact Louise Manke via email at elmanke@ec.rr.com or louiseelliott.manke@gmail.com to be included in the ministry or if you would like to request a prayer. Trinity's Choir will again be auditioning for WCLV's Jubilation! Church Choir Festival. This year 4 finalist choirs will be participating in the concert at St. John's Cathedral on Thursday, May 7th. Wish us luck: we hope to be performing for you there!

Altar Flowers There is a new flower chart for the year just outside the office door. There are many weeks available on the chart. Please consider ordering flowers for a special occasion or just to brighten your day. Arrangements are $25 and once

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worship is over for the Sunday you choose, you can take the flowers home to enjoy for the rest of the week. If you have any questions please see Wendy Robar.

Epiphany Ethnic Eats Trinity friends will be gathering for the last Ethnic Eats on Friday evening, February 6, 7pm, at Aladdins. All are welcome.

NEOS & ELCA NEWS Northeastern Ohio Synod is seeking people to recommend or consider a nomination for positions in the Synod.

o For Synod Council there is a 3-year term for Vice President, Lay. o For Consultation Committee there is a 6-year term for Lay and Clergy.

These positions will be voted on at the 2015 Synod Assembly on May 15-16 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, Ohio.

Trinity will need two representatives to attend the Synod Assembly on May 15-16. If you are interested, please see Pastor Paula.

Northeastern Ohio Synod needs Delegates for the Churchwide Assembly! Our Synod is needing nominations for the 2016 Churchwide Assembly, August 8-13, 2016, New Orleans, LA, (all expenses paid). If you are interested, please fill out the nomination form at: http://www.neos-elca.org/unified_mailing/2015/01-2014/2015%20Nomination%20Form.pdf Both a male and female delegate are needed from Cleveland West conference. Nominations must be in by February 15 to the NEO Synod office. See Pastor Paula if you have questions.

COMMUNITY NEWS The John W. Barkley Lodge of the Freemasons will be hosting their 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on February 14th from 12:00-2:30 pm. Cost is $5/person for all the chili you can eat and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Ohio Special Olympics. Awards will go to the top two chili recipes. The lodge is located at 23844 Lorain Ave. in Westlake, just west of Fish Furniture.

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Serving in Ministry

Pastor – Paula Maeder Connor

Altar Guild – Dori Heger Minister of Music – Judy Fesko

Reader – Bryan McGucken Ushers – John Aldrich, Brian Howells,

Dave Robar & Dave Stadler

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.

16400 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 216-226-8087

Website: www.trinitylakewood.org email: trinitylakewoodoffice@gmail.com