October Contributions: 3rd - $; 10th - $; 17th - $; 24th - $; 31st - $ :Building Fund - $810.00; Saxony Lutheran High School - $400.00; Lutheran’s For Life - $185.00. The portion of our October contributions that are used to run the church averages $4337.00 per Sunday. Our needs each week are $6303.00. As you can see, our contributions fall below what is need to effectively run our church by approximately $1454.00 each week. Please consider this with prayer when you decide on the amount you can contribute each week.

Concordia Lutheran Church 10172 Highway C

Frohna, MO 573.824.5435

concordiafrohna@att.net Website: concordiafrohna.org

Rev. Rod A. Benkendorf, Pastor Email – revbenkendorf@gmail.com

Home—573.352.0732, Cell—314.704.8202

Welcome to Concordia A Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Congregation

If you are our guest, please fill out a visitor card (in the pew rack behind the Communion cards) and either place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher after the service. If you worship regularly with us and have a new

address, a prayer request or a message for the pastor or the church office, you are welcome to use the visitor card to share that with us. Thank you!

The back pews are reserved for families with small children. A nursery is available in our multi-purpose room on the side of the Narthex.

Large-print bulletins are available from the usher.

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The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, February 12, 2017

DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING FIVE

Opening Hymn: “O Worship the King” LSB 804

Invocation LSB 213

Confession & Absolution (left column) LSB 213

Psalm 98 (whole verse by whole verse)

Kyrie: “Lord, Have Mercy; Christ, Have Mercy; Lord, Have Mercy”

Hymn of Praise: “O Sing to the Lord” LSB 808

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you. P: Let us pray.

P: O Lord, graciously hear the prayers of Your people that we who justly suffer the

consequence of our sin may be mercifully delivered by Your goodness to the

glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and

reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Old Testament Deuteronomy 30:15–20 15

“See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. 16

If you obey the

commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the

Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his

statutes and his just decrees then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God

will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. 17

But if your

heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods

and serve them, 18

I declare to you today, that you shall surely perish. You shall not

live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to enter and possess. 19

I call

heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and

death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may

live, 20

loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is

your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the Lord swore to

your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”

P: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle 1 Corinthians 3:1–9 1But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh,

as infants in Christ. 2I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for

it. And even now you are not yet ready, 3for you are still of the flesh. For while

there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in

a human way? 4For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow

Apollos,” are you not being merely human? 5What then is Apollos? What is Paul?

Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6I planted,

Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7So neither he who plants nor he who

waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8He who plants and he who

waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9For we are

God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.

P: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

Choir: “May the Love of Christ Enfold Us”

Holy Gospel Matthew 5:21–37 21

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and

whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22

But I say to you that everyone who

is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will

be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of

fire. 23

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your

brother has something against you, 24

leave your gift there before the altar and go.

First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25

Come to

terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your

accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in

prison. 26

Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last

penny. 27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28

But I

say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already

committed adultery with her in his heart. 29

If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it

out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that

your whole body be thrown into hell. 30

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut

it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that

your whole body go into hell. 31

“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let

him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32

But I say to you that everyone who divorces

his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery.

And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 33

“Again you have

heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform

to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34

But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all,

either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35

or by the earth, for it is his footstool,

or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36

And do not take an oath by

your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37

Let what you say be

simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to You, O Christ.

Nicene Creed (spoken) (LSB-inside back cover)

Children’s Message

Sermon Hymn: “Voices Raised to You We Offer” LSB 795

Sermon: “He Has Done Marvelous Things” Psalm 98

Hymn: “Earth and All Stars” (vv. 1-3,7) LSB 817

Offering

Prayers of the Church: (Congregational response: Hear our prayer)

The Sacrament Preface Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution

Pax Domini Agnus Dei: “Lamb of God…” (v. 1) LSB 434

Distribution “O Lord, We Praise Thee” LSB 617 “My Soul Rejoices” LSB 933 “O Bless the Lord, My Soul” LSB 814 “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” LSB 791

Post-Communion Hymn: “Praise God…” LSB 805 Post-Communion Collect

Benedicamus

Benediction

Closing Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” LSB 801

Announcements

Postlude

Participants in this Morning’s Service

Greeters: Dennis and Diane Leimbach Organist: Lynn Mueller Choir Director: Sarah Benkendorf Acolyte: Bianca Scholl Elder: Doug Hemman Ushers: Jesse Grebing, Jason Hecht, Rick Lorenz, Chad Miesner Audio/Visual Team: Troy Petzoldt, Pat Petzoldt

This Week’s Schedule

Today, Feb. 12 After Worship After Worship

2 p.m.

Scrip Sales Refreshments and Fellowship Pastor Benkendorf leading Worship at Independence Care Center

Today, Feb. 12, and Sat. & Sun., Feb. 18 & 19

TBA EPC Wildcats Girls’ Basketball- A-Team Notre Dame Tournament

Mon., Feb. 13 5:45 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

EPC Wildcats Girls’ Basketball vs. St. Paul, Jackson (C & B Only) (C, B) (Away) Adult Choir

Tues., Feb. 14 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 5:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Circuit Pastors’ Conference at Salem EPC Wildcats Girls’ Basketball vs. Trinity, Cape (C & A Only) (C, A) (Away) Quilt Tacking at the Barich Home Dartball Tournament at Farrar

Wed., Feb. 15 9 a.m. 7 p.m.

Bible Study Bible Study

Thurs., Feb. 16 7 p.m. UCLS Board of Education at UCLS Fri., Feb. 17 No School Sat., Feb. 18 5:30 p.m. Worship, with Holy Communion, at

Concordia Sun., Feb. 19 8 a.m.

9 a.m. Bible Class Worship

Weekly Devotions (Epiphany 7)

Hymn of the Week

LSB 691 “Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing”

Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s sowing, May we ripen and increase, Fruit to life eternal growing,

Rich in love and joy and peace. Bible Stories

02/13- M: Luke 8:40-56 02/14-- Tu: Luke 9:1-9 02/15-- W: Luke 9:10-17 02/16- Th: Luke 9:18-27 02/17- F: No School

Bible Verse

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and

everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” John 11:25-26 (ESV)

Catechism

K-2: The Lord’s Prayer – The Sixth Petition -- “And lead us not into temptation.”

3-8: The Lord’s Prayer – The Sixth Petition and Meaning – “And lead us not into temptation. What does this mean? God tempts no one. We pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful nature may not deceive us or mislead us into false belief, despair, and other great shame and vice. Although we are attacked by these things, we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.”

Announcements

Welcome: We extend a warm welcome to all who have come to worship with us today. Psalm 98:1 – “Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.” Praise the Lord! That’s the theme for today. Praise the Lord for He has done marvelous things! Hear the Word of the Lord. A Word of God to chew on this week: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” John 11:25-26 (ESV) Think about it. Talk about it. Memorize it. Take this wonderful food from God, and let it strengthen you. New Members?: Are you interested in becoming a member, or know of somebody who is interested in becoming a member? Please contact Pastor Benkendorf at 824-5435 or revbenkendorf@gmail.com. He will gladly and willingly talk to any, and all, who are interested in becoming members of Concordia, Frohna.

Church Attendance: Worship – 169, one year ago – 187; Adult Bible Class – 28, one year ago – 35

Please pick up your Lutheran Witness today! – The February issue is still available on the north buffet.

“The Voice of Missouri” is available on-line at mo.lcms.org. Click on “Publications/ E-News” and then “The Voice of Missouri” to locate recent weekly and monthly issues. (A printed copy of the January issue is still available on the south buffet in Concordia’s narthex for those who do not have internet access.)

I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the members of Concordia for the many blessings that came into the life of my mother, Anne Bachmann, through you. The church was her life, and you welcomed her and made her a part of your church family. I have so often been thankful for the many kindnesses shown to her during the years when she was able to come to church, and later when she was in the nursing home. When she had to move from Frohna, her main regret was that she couldn't come to church on Sundays anymore. She was truly blessed to live among

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such caring people. May the Lord bless and keep you as you continue to spread His love. I will always hold you in my heart. Hazel Heinze

January Contributions: 1st – $3,598.50; 8

th – $4,454.75; 15

th – $7,909.75; 22

nd –

$7,064.00; 29th – $4,549.75; Capital Improvement Fund – $300.00; and Saxony

Lutheran High School Scholastic Fund – $475.00

United in Christ Lutheran School (UCLS) Notes

The “Pirates of the Mississippi” UCLS & APS Dinner Auction will be Saturday, March 25, at United in Christ Lutheran School. The doors will open at 4 p.m., the dinner will be at 6 p.m., and the oral auction at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35, and must be purchased in advance at APS, UCLS, or West End (tickets go on sale Saturday, February 25). The event will include a costume contest – dress as a pirate and win. A prize will be given for the best-dressed male and female.

Saxony Lutheran High School Notes

Saxony’s Dinner Auction will be Saturday, February 25, at the Bavarian Halle in Jackson. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with dinner to be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, and are on sale now at the school office. Tickets may be purchased in person from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Tickets may also be purchased over the phone using a credit card. If you have any questions, or to purchase tickets, please call the school office at 204-7555.

Saxony Lutheran High School is hoping to find volunteers who are able to provide baked goods for the dinner auction. Baked goods may be dropped off at the Bavarian Halle in Jackson in the morning on Saturday, February 25. Items can be sent to school with students on Friday, February 24, if possible, or pick-up may be an option. Please contact the school office at 204-7555 if you are interested in donating baked goods.

Neighboring Church & Community Notes

A Breakfast and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Men’s Club, is being held today, February 12, with serving until 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, Apple Creek. The menu will include sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, fruit, homemade coffeecake, and drink. The cost of the meal will be $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-12. Carry-outs will be available.

The Annual Fish Supper, sponsored by the Fellowship Club and LWML, will be held today, February 12, with serving from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells. The cost of the meal is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-11. Drive-thru carry-outs will be available from 2:30-6 p.m. Items will be available for purchase at the Country Store with proceeds going towards the Hope Children's Home in Jackson.

The 2017 APS Trivia Night – “10 Rounds of Knowledge” will be held this Friday, February 17, at Immanuel Hall, Altenburg. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with trivia beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $80 for a team of eight. The night will include cash prizes, concessions, and an appetizer and dessert silent auction. To reserve your team’s spot, please call Altenburg Public School at 824-5857 or e-mail altenburgpublicschool@gmail.com. Trivia Night will support the Altenburg Public School Student Activity Fund.

An Organ Recital, hosted by “Music at St. Paul”, will be held this Friday, February 17, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jackson. The recital will feature organists Matthew Palisch, Austin Wessel, and Mary Miller.

A Chili, Oyster Soup, and Clam Chowder Supper, hosted by Brazeau University of Missouri Extension Club and Brazeau Community Hall, will be held this Saturday,

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February 18, from 3:30-7 p.m. at Brazeau Community Hall. A free-will donation will be taken for the meal.

A Hymn Festival, “With a Voice of Singing”, hosted by “Music at St. Paul”, will be held this Saturday, February 18, at 6 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jackson. The festival will feature the choirs of St. Paul.

The East Perry County Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be next Sunday, February 19, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at the East Perry County Senior Center in Altenburg. The menu will include pancakes, whole-hog pork sausage, and scrambled eggs. A free-will donation will be taken for the meal with proceeds to go towards Lions Club projects.

You are invited to “Creation Matters” to see how “Astronomy Reveals Creation” next Sunday, February 19, at 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church Hall, Longtown. What does astronomy have to say about the truth of the Bible? Many people use astronomy to challenge Scripture, but what do the heavens actually reveal? Dr. Jason Lisle, astrophysicist and Director of Research at the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) explores the five “secrets of the cosmos” to find out. Through his presentation, see how the Bible is right when it talks about the basics of astronomy. It is also right when it speaks to the age of the universe, the uniqueness of earth, and the issue of distant starlight. Dr. Lisle confirms that when we really understand the Bible and the universe, we find that the scientific evidence lines up with Scripture. You are invited to a presentation, given by Parker Lipke from Jackson, next Sunday, February 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the large meeting room at Salem Lutheran School, Farrar. Parker has been on a mission trip to Swaziland, Africa, with “Hearts for Africa” during his Thanksgiving break the past three years. He is a highly-motivated teen who believes he has a calling from God to be a missionary. Come and hear how the love of Jesus is brought to the people in Swaziland. Everyone is welcome to attend this event, hosted by Salem LWML. Refreshments will be served.

An All-You-Can-Eat Chili/Chicken Noodle Soup Dinner will be held Monday, February 20, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Eisleben Lutheran Church, Scott City. The menu will include chili, chicken noodle soup, homemade pie or cake, and drink. The cost of the meal will be $8.50 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-10.

Pancake Day, hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Club, will be held Saturday, February 25, from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran School, Perryville.

A Benefit Chicken Dinner and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, February 25, from 5-8 p.m. at the VFW in Chester, Illinois. The menu will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, rolls, and dessert. A free-will donation will be taken for the meal with proceeds to help send the St. John Lutheran Hornets Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams to Lutheran State in Chicago. Carry-outs will be available.

A Breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 26, from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Maurus, Biehle. The buffet-style breakfast menu will include pancakes, ham, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, German fried potatoes, milk gravy, biscuits, homemade coffeecake, orange juice, and coffee. The cost for the meal will be $7.50 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. Carry-outs will be available. A trip to Germany, hosted by Rev. Anthony “Tony” Kobak (Pastor at Hanover Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau) will be July 10-21, 2017. The group will spend 12 days and travel to Italy and the Lands of Luther, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Munich, Augsburg, Eisenach, Erfurt, Eisleben, Leipzig, Wittenberg, and Berlin. Several spots are still available for this trip. The cost of the trip is $4,199 per person. For more

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information, please see the flyer on Concordia’s bulletin board, or contact Rev. Kobak at 335-8583.

KFUO Notes

Listen to Lutheran Radio Station Worldwide KFUO.org for news, talk, and sacred music with a cross-focused, Christ-centered Lutheran worldview. This week on KFUO.org: Monday, February 13 — “Faith & Family” at 10 a.m.: Review of Significant Life Issues in 2016 with Dr. Bob Weise; Tuesday, February 14 — “Concord Matters” at 2 p.m.: Apology to the Augsburg Confession; Wednesday, February 15 — “Free to be Faithful” at 2:30 p.m.: Reflection on the March for Life with President Jeanne Mancini; Thursday, February 16 — “Thy Strong Word” at 11 a.m.: 1 Corinthians 9 with guest Rev. Steven Theiss from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, Illinois; and Friday, February 17 — “His Time” Daily Lectionary at 8 a.m.: John 6:1-21 with guest Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller from Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado. Have a question or comment? Follow KFUO @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. (All programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening.)