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The Baptism of Our Lord

Sunday, January 11, 2015



2 THE B APTISM OF OUR LORD

Welcome to Worship at St. Paul’s!!

The community of believers at St. Paul Lutheran Church takes delight in having guests inits worship. Our congregation strives to present a witness to Christ that is faithful to the Word of

Holy Scripture and to the confessional heritage of the Lutheran tradition.

GUESTS: We encourage you to sign a “visitor” card located in the pews and our Guest Booklocated in the hall outside the worship space.

HOLY COMMUNION IS OFFERED by invitation of the Lord himself. Access to the Lord’s Tableis by invitation of the Lord himself. All baptized believers who trust that Christ is presented in the

celebration of the Holy Eucharist are invited to come forward and receive Christ in the BlessedSacrament. Communion is distributed by coming up the center aisle at the direction of the usherand returning along the side aisle. Those who do not wish to receive the Sacrament may comeforward with their arms crossed and receive a blessing. Those who, for any reason, cannot receivethe wine may receive the Sacrament under the form of bread alone. In doing so, a communicantstill receives the whole Christ.

TO THE PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN—Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome!

Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on in worship. They tire of seeing the backs of others’ heads.

Quietly and kindly explain the parts of the Liturgy and actions of the worship leaders. Share the worship folder with them at eye level.

Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.

If you have to leave worship with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. Jesus said“Let the children come to me.”

Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the

Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship.

Please let your child use this worship folder to draw and doodle.

The presence of children is a gift to the Church. Please welcome children and give a smile ofencouragement to their families.



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HOLY COMMUNION THE B APTISM OF OUR LORD

Installation of Congregation CouncilSunday, January 11, 2015 + 9:30 a.m.

BAPTIZED IN WATER Our re-creation in baptism is an image of the Genesis creation, where the Spirit moved over thewaters. Both Mark's Gospel and the story in Acts make clear that it is the Spirit's movement thatdistinguishes Jesus’ baptism from John's. The Spirit has come upon us as upon Jesus and the

Ephesians, calling us God’s beloved children and setting us on Jesus’ mission to re-create the world.

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The Liturgy (which means “the work of the people”) involves participation. The texts marked in plaintext are spoken by the worship leaders while the assembly responds with bold text.

ENTRANCE R ITE The GATHERING MUSIC

The WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENTLet us join together and say our Mission Statement.

Come and see, Follow me, The gift of God, Jesus Christ, Has set us free.

The THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISMThe Thanksgiving for Baptism is celebrated during Time after EpiphanyThe sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of Holy Baptism as the presiding ministerbegins.

In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen




The presiding minister addresses the assembly.

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness.Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks.

We give you thanks, O God,for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the watersand by your Word you created the world,calling forth life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.

At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit.By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life,and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ.Shower us with your Spirit,and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praise

through Jesus Christ our Lordin the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly faces the Cross as it enters the Nave. As a reminder of the gift of baptism, the assemblymay be sprinkled with water.

The GATHERING HYMN O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright!




The GREETINGThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of theHoly Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.The KYRIE (“Lord, have mercy”)




The HYMN OF PRAISE Glory to God in the Highest




The PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray…the prayer concludes…one God, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly is seated.

LITURGY OF THE W ORD The FIRST READING Genesis 1:1-5Out of chaos, God brings order. Out of the primeval darkness, God brings light. This familiar storywas good news for the Israelites, who experienced much chaos in their history. It remains good news

for any person living in the chaos and darkness of despair. God created and continues to create newlife. In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2the earth was aformless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from Godswept over the face of the waters. 3Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light fromthe darkness. 5God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. Andthere was evening and there was morning, the first day.

The reading concludes:The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

The PSALMODY Psalm 29 After introduction, the choir or cantor will sing the refrain once, then repeated by all. The assemblysings the refrain after each verse.

Give to the Lord, you sons of God,

give to the Lord glory and praise,give to the Lord the glory due his name:adore the Lord in holy attire Refrain

The voice of the Lord is over the waters,the Lord, over vast waters.The voice of the Lord is mighty;

The voice of the Lord is majestic. Refrain




The God of glory thunders,and in his temple all say, “Glory!”The Lord is enthroned above the flood;the Lord is enthroned as king forever. Refrain

The SECOND READING Acts 19:1-7In Ephesus, Paul encounters people who had received John's baptism of repentance but had neverheard of the Holy Spirit or of baptism in the name of Jesus. After Paul baptized them, the Holy Spiritcame upon them and empowered them with gifts of the Spirit.

While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and cameto Ephesus, where he found some disciples. 2He said to them, "Did you receive theHoly Spirit when you became believers?" They replied, "No, we have not evenheard that there is a Holy Spirit." 3Then he said, "Into what then were youbaptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism." 4Paul said, "John baptized withthe baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was tocome after him, that is, in Jesus." 5On hearing this, they were baptized in the nameof the Lord Jesus. 6 When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit cameupon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied — 7altogether there were

about twelve of them.The reading concludes:

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

The assembly stands to welcome the Gospel as it is proclaimed in the midst of the assembly.

The GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:4-11

Mark's gospel reports the story of Jesus' baptism with some irony: the one on whom the Spiritdescends is himself the one who will baptize others with the Holy Spirit.

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.




The Holy +1 Gospel according to Mark.Glory to you, O Lord.

4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of

repentance for the forgiveness of sins.5

And people from the whole Judeancountryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and werebaptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6Now John was clothed with camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wildhoney. 7He proclaimed, "The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me;I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8I havebaptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

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In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw theheavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voicecame from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

The reading concludes:

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

The assembly is seated after the procession returns to its place.

The CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

The SERMON

Silence for reflection.

The assembly stands to proclaim the Word of God in song.

The HYMN OF THE DAY Baptized in Water

1 Using the thumb, the people may make three small signs of the cross, one on the forehead, one on the lips, and one on the breast whilesilently using the traditional prayer, “May the Good News of Jesus Christ be in my mind, and on my lips, and in my heart. Amen”




The INSTALLATION OF CONGREGATION COUNCILThose who are being installed come forward at the conclusion of the hymn of the day.The assembly is seated. The presiding minister addresses the assembly.

The following people have been elected by the congregation to positions ofleadership. We give thanks for their willingness to serve. In baptism we are

welcomed into the body of Christ and sent to share in the mission of God; werejoice now that these sisters and brothers will lead us in our common life and ourmutual mission as a congregation.

The names of those who are to be installed are read by a representative of the congregation.

The presiding minister addresses those being installed. On behalf of your sisters and brothers in Christ, I ask you:

Will you accept and faithfully carry out the duties of the officesto which you have been elected ?Response:

I will, and I ask God to help me.

The assembly stands. Those being installed face the assembly. The presiding minister addresses theassembly.

People of God, I ask you:

Will you support these, your elected leaders,and will you share in the mutual ministrythat Christ has given to all who are baptized?

We will, and we ask God to help us.

Those being installed face the presiding minister, who addresses them. I now declare you installed as council members of this congregation. Almighty God bless you, and direct your days and your deeds in peace,that you may be faithful servants of Christ.

Amen.




The PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEIn the waters of baptism, we are called to be God’s children to minister to one another. Letus pray for the Church, the world, and all those in need.

After each petitionLord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude Almighty God, you know our thoughts and needs better than we ourselves. Acceptthe prayers which we offer and strengthen us to do your will, through Jesus Christour Lord.

Amen.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTIC MEAL The PEACE

The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

The worship leaders and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.The assembly is seated.

The OFFERING

The assembly stands as the gifts are brought forward .The OFFERTORY Now the Silence




The GREAT THANKGIVING

Preface for EpiphanyIt is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all placesgive thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior JesusChrist. By the leading of a star he was shown forth to all nations; in the waters ofthe Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son; and in the miracle of waterturned to wine he revealed your glory. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and jointheir unending hymn:




The EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (Epiphany)Blessed are you, O holy God:

you are the Life and Light of all.By your powerful word you created all things.Through the prophets you called your peopleto be a light to the nations…the prayer continues, concluding…

Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit,in your holy Church,both now and forever.

Amen.

The LORD”S PRAYER (1789)Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: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 trespasses,




as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,and the power, and the glory,

forever and ever. Amen.

The BREAKING OF THE BREADCome to the table of mercy, where the feast of life is spread.

Thanks be to God.

The assembly is seated

The DISTRIBUTION OF THE HOLY SACRAMENT

The MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION




After all have returned to their places, the assembly stands.

The POST-COMMUNION BLESSINGThe Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his

grace. Amen.

The POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray… Everlasting God, we praise youthat you have brought us to the mountaintopand fed us with the life and light of your Son.

Send us in his name from this placeto 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.

LITURGY OF SENDING The BLESSING

Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

The SENDING HYMN Songs of Thankfulness and Praise




The DISMISSALGo in peace. Proclaim the Good News.Thanks be to God.

The SENDING MUSIC

Acknowledgements Unless indicated all hymns and liturgical music from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright © 2015 by Augsburg Fortress. All rights

reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #42251. Scripture texts from the New Revised

Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ inthe USA . Used by permission. All rights reserved.

WORSHIP LEADERS FOR TODAY

Assisting Minister Kris WilliamsLector Jennifer KidderCommunion Assistants: Rob & Pat Yeagley

Crucifer: Kacey RayBookbearer: Carys HooserUshers Kent & Kathy Kull, Jim & Dee Arnold, Denny & Debby Clapper Altar Guild Jeanne Hunston, Monica Kinsey, Vickie Ramsier & Lisa Ray

WORSHIP LEADERS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

Assisting Minister Rosemary McLaughlinLector Kris WilliamsCommunion Assistants: Brad Hooser & Kris WilliamsCrucifer: Harlie MurphyBookbearer: Carys HooserUshers Kent & Kathy Kull, Jim & Dee Arnold, Denny & Debby Clapper

Altar Guild Jeanne Hunston, Monica Kinsey, Vickie Ramsier & Lisa Ray



Come and see. Follow me.

The gift of God, J esus Christ, has set us free

ST. P AUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 515 E. Line Street • Minerva, Ohio 44657

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Pastor: The Rev. Steven Woyen, STS • Office Secretary: Becky DavisCustodian: Damin Clapper • Director of Music: Paula Patterson

Missionaries to the Republic of South Africa: The Rev. Tessa Moon Leiseth & Jon Leiseth

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