Elk River Lutheran Church As we enter this

Elk River Lutheran Church As we enter this sacred place and time, let us quiet our hearts and still our minds. Prelude: Bea Bastyr January 8, 2017 8: 15 am Service The gospel’s promise extends to all

Welcome to January 8, 2017 Elk River Lutheran Church You are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper. Children are invited to participate in worship and communion. Nursery is available, should you desire it. Restrooms: in fellowship area and lower level. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reflection Here, we prepare our hearts and minds for worship. Isaiah 42: 1 -9 1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gathering Hymn (#310) v 1, 2, 4 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise Please stand 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise; manifested by the star to the sages from afar, branch of royal David's stem in thy birth at Bethlehem: anthems be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gathering Hymn #310 Please stand 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, prophet, priest, and king supreme; and at Cana wedding guest in thy Godhead manifest; manifest in pow'r divine, changing water into wine; anthems be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gathering Hymn #310 Please stand 4 Grant us grace to see thee, Lord, present in thy holy word; grace to imitate thee now and be pure, as pure art thou; that we might become like thee at thy great epiphany, and may praise thee, ever blest, God in flesh made manifest. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P C Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) C We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) C 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. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Greeting (p 175) 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. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Song of Praise: p. 176 Please stand Gloria, gloria, glory to God on high! And on earth peace to God's people. Glory to God. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Prayer of the Day P C Let us pray. O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reading: Acts 10: 34 -43 34 Peter began to speak to [Cornelius and his household]: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is Lord of all. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reading: Acts 10: 34 -43 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reading: Acts 10: 34 -43 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. ” The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reading: Psalm 29 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters. (Ps. 29: 3) 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God’s name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is upon the mighty waters. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reading: Psalm 29 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reading: Psalm 29 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6 the LORD makes Lebanon skip | like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a | young wild ox. 7 The voice of the LORD bursts forth in lightning flashes. 8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Reading: Psalm 29 9 The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are crying, “Glory!” 10 The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forevermore. 11 O LORD, give strength to your people; give them, O LORD, the blessings of peace. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gospel Acclamation p. 179 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia! The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gospel Announcement (spoken) Please stand P The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. C Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gospel: Matthew 3: 13 -17 Please stand 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? ” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness. ” Then he consented. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gospel: Matthew 3: 13 -17 Please stand 16 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. ” The gospel’s promise extends to all

Gospel Response (spoken) P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Children’s Message Children are invited to come to the front. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas “Child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. ” The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sermon “We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world. ” The gospel’s promise extends to all

Hymn of the Day #455 Crashing Waters at Creation Please stand 1 Crashing waters at creation, ordered by the Spirit's breath, first to witness day's beginning from the brightness of night's death: The gospel’s promise extends to all

Hymn (#455) Crashing Waters at Creation Please stand 2 Parting water stood and trembled as the captives passed on through, washing off the chains of bondage-channel to a life made new. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Hymn (#455) Crashing Waters at Creation Please stand 3 Cleansing water once at Jordan closed around the one foretold, opened to reveal the glory ever new and ever old. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Hymn (#455) Crashing Waters at Creation Please stand 4 Living water, never ending, quench the thirst and flood the soul. Wellspring, source of life eternal, drench our dryness, make us whole. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Apostles’ Creed I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Apostles’ Creed On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to Judge the living and the dead. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Apostles’ Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Prayers of the People Each portion of the prayers ends with these words. P …Lord, in your mercy, C …hear our prayer. Response at the conclusion of the prayers. C Amen. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sharing of the Peace P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Offertory Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us. Take Me to the River by Jon Egan, Paul Mabury, and Mia Fieldes The gospel’s promise extends to all

The Great Thanksgiving (p. 190) P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Holy, Holy (p. 181) Holy, holy, holy Lord God, God of might and power; holy is the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna here on earth. Blest is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

The Lord’s Prayer C 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… The gospel’s promise extends to all

The Lord’s Prayer C …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 gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Invitation Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Lamb of God (p 182) 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 your peace. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness 1 You moved on the waters, you called to the deep, then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep; and over the eons you called to each thing: "Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings. " The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness Refrain Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind on the sea. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness 2 You swept through the desert, you stung with the sand, and you goaded your people with a law and a land; and when they were blinded with idols and lies, then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness Refrain Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind on the sea. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness 3 You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill, then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still; and down in the city you called once again, when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness Refrain Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind on the sea. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness 4 You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes. From the bondage of sorrow all the captives dreams; our women see visions, our men clear their eyes. With bold new decisions your people arise. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Hymns: (#396) Spirit of Gentleness Refrain Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind on the sea. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Song (#677) This Little Light of Mine 1 This little light of mine, I'm goin'-a let it shine; this little light of mine, I'm goin'-a let it shine, let it shine. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Song (#677) This Little Light of Mine 2 Ev'rywhere I go, I'm goin'-a let it shine; ev'rywhere I go, I'm goin'-a let it shine, let it shine. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Song (#677) This Little Light of Mine 3 Jesus gave it to me, I'm goin'-a let it shine; Jesus gave it to me, I'm goin'-a let it shine, let it shine. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Blessing P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. C Amen. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Communion Prayer C We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Community Announcements Welcome guests! Thank you for worshipping with us. Please take home your worship bulletin for people and families to keep in your prayers. Visit www. elkriverlutheran. org for the latest information. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Blessing of Congregation The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sending Hymn Shine, Jesus, Shine (#671) REFRAIN Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father’s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sending Hymn Shine, Jesus, Shine (#671) VERSE 1 Lord, the light of Your love is shining, In the midst of the darkness, shining; Jesus, light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me: The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sending Hymn Shine, Jesus, Shine (#671) REFRAIN Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father’s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sending Hymn Shine, Jesus, Shine (#671) VERSE 2 As we gaze on your kingly brightness, So our faces display Your likeness, Ever changing from glory to glory, Mirrored here, may our lives tell Your story. Shine on me, shine on me. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Sending Hymn Shine, Jesus, Shine (#671) REFRAIN Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father’s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light. The gospel’s promise extends to all

Postlude P C Go in peace. Share the Good News! Thanks be to God. Special thanks to all who assisted during worship. If you would like to assist in worship or volunteer in other ways, please contact the office. Thanks. Liturgy, songs and lyrics are reprinted with permission. Current copyright licenses held with CCLI, One. License, Licensing and Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator. The gospel’s promise extends to all