Epiphany of Our Lord

January 6, 2013

ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH

WELCOMING TO CHRIST—GROWING IN FAITH AND LOVE—CARIN G FOR OUR COMMUNITY

This is a holy time, a holy place, a holy family and we welcome you! Be thankful, reverent and joyful. Before the service, speak to the Lord. During the service let the Lord speak to you. After the service, speak to each other. NOTES ABOUT TODAY’S SERVICE— our liturgy setting is Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting 10, pg. 203. Prayer of the day and lessons are printed on the bulletin insert. The psalm is read responsively, congregation reads bold print.

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PRELUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN #671 Shine, Jesus, Shine

CONFESSION

P In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

P Gathered by the Holy Spirit, let us confess our sin. (silence for reflection and self examination).

P Holy One who makes all things new C we confess that we have sinned against you and one another. We have wounded your creation by thing s we have done and things we have failed to do. In your infinite compassion, set us free from sin and death and lead us to the new life you have prepared for us.

P Through the death and resurrection of Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit washed over us in baptism, we have been freed from sin and death. Hear again this good news: God forgives all your sin. You are free to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ. C Amen . GREETING P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C and also with you .

KYRIE Page 203

HYMN OF PRAISE Page 204A

PRAYER OF THE DAY

READINGS AND PSALM

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION /GOSPEL READING

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SERMON

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HYMN OF THE DAY #303 Brightest and Best of the Stars

APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

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, 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.

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.

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

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OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS

ANTHEM What A Child Is Born

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OFFERTORY HYMN #689 VERSE 1 Praise and thanksgiving, God, we would offer for al l things living, you have made good: harvest of sown fields, fruits of the orchard, hay from the mown fields, blossom and wood.

OFFERTORY PRAYER – P God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen .

GREAT THANKSGIVING 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.

P It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through our Lord. Sharing our life, he lived among us to reveal your glory and love, that our darkness should give way to his own brilliant light. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER

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COMMUNION All baptized Christians who come forward in faith hoping to find the grace and forgiving love of our risen Lord Jesus Christ truly present in this sacrament are invited to receive. Communion will be distributed continuously. The usher will direct you forward up the center aisle, receive the bread from the pastor and the wine from the communion assistant on the side which you are seated then return to your seat by the side aisle. Grape juice is available in the pre-filled cups.

COMMUNION HYMN: #300 The First Noel

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After all have returned to their places, the minister says P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C Amen

Stand POST COMMUNION PRAYER P God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

BLESSING P Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you, now and forever. C Amen

SENDING HYMN #646 We Three Kings of Orient Are (Blue Book )

Altar candles are extinguished by acolytes

DISMISSAL A Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

**************************************************************** The bulletins are sponsored by the Rhode Family

The altar flowers are in loving memory of Lois Correll on her 85th birthday by Charlie Hettler

Please note that Sunday worship will be held in the annex starting January 13 th until the end of February with the except of Ash We dnesday. Thank you for your cooperation.

Anyone who had brought poinsettias for Christmas ma y take them immediately after today's worship service. If anyone wishes to have a poinsettia or knows someone who would like one, please take one from the base of th e Nativity. Any remaining poinsettias will have to be discarded. Thank you.

Congregational Reports are needed into the office b y Thursday, January 10 th. Thank you.

Office Phone Number 427.4113 Admin. Asst. M--F in @ 9AM til 2PM E-mail: zions2@verizon.net

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Rev. Dawn Richie—Pastor John Simkovich—Organist WORSHIP LEADERS

Greeter(s): Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Kunkel Acolyte(s): Hailey & Breena Coxe Crucifer: Joshua Naegele

Communion Asst.: Joyce Hinkle Assisting Minister: Dave Madden Sound Tech: Bob Richie Altar Guild: Todd Guild

Ushers: Don Weston, John Gower, Rick & Donna Miller

Attendance… 45 Offering…$1453 Memorials & Other Ministries…$20 Christmas Memorials…$30

Fuel…$20 Roof …$1555 Calendar is subject to change without notice…Contact the church office for updates.

Sunday 01/06 Epiphany of Our Lord 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Confirmation Class 10:45 AM Zions Worship w/communion

Monday 01/07 No Busy Bees Tuesday 01/08 2—4 PM Shepherd House Friday 01/11 10 AM Weatherwood 10:45 AM Heritage Hill Sunday 01/13 Baptism of Our Lord 9AM St. Matthew’s Service w/communion / Congregational Meeting before Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Confirmation Class 10:45 AM Zions Worship w/communion (services held in Annex until end of February) Reprinted from With One Voice copyright © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #7237-W Reprinted from Graphics for Worship copyright © 1996 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #3176-G Reprinted from Lutheran Book of Worship copyright © 1978. Used by Permission, Reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #15548-ELW

*************************************************** ************************************************ �Birthdays – Camille Richie, Mildred Hoffman, Traci Mengle, Janine Stepansky, Carol Heater, Jean Frable, Vincent Cuddeford III, Breena Coxe � Anniversaries –

Prayers of the Church – Joshua Feaster, Kristy (Kunkel) McCardy, Chuck Cooper, Ruth Sabol, Morgan Mengle, Martha Drost, Tom Gill, Ken Marsh, Dawn Giambra, Betty Cotner, Faith Aungst, Joanne Yacovella, Joshua Naegele, Catherine Paisley, Jane Stecker, Elizabeth Duser, Bill DeRienzo, Ann, Matt Sipler,

Brandon Ziegler, Fred Oleck Military Personnel – Paul Richie, Griffin Stauffer, Charles Shuck, Edward Feiling, Travis Unger, Jan Michael Labanoski, Ryan Cooper, Matthew Bizarre, Jaime Lewis