January 19, 2020 8:30am and 10:30am

This Week’s Big Idea:

Jesus Reimagines the Sabbath

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GATHERING

GATHERING MUSIC FANTASIA: THIS IS THE DAY BOB MOORE

ENSEMBLE MUSICIANS

As you prepare your heart for worship during the prelude, you are invited to pray: Lord, I need times of rest in my life. I need to recharge my batteries. As I worship today, help me to feel

your presence and hear your voice. Amen.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to Zumbro Lutheran Church! SUNDAY, JAN. 19, 2020

Our current sermon series is

“Following Jesus to Surprising Places” The Gospel of Mark was likely the first gospel to be written. Unlike Luke and Matthew, Mark forgoes any stories of Jesus’ birth and instead starts with the story of his baptism. After forty days of testing in the wilderness, Jesus arrives in Galilee with some really good news. Soon he’s inviting ordinary people – including fishermen, tax collectors, and others - to come and follow him. They become his disciples.

Our sermon series this winter will pick up the story of those disciples as they’re “Following Jesus to Surprising Places.” The action is fast-paced. Mark uses the word “immediately” a lot. Jesus heals the sick and his reputation begins to spread. Before long, Jesus attracts the attention of the religious leaders, and they vow to keep an eye on him. As readers, we wonder where this story is heading and what will be the cost for Jesus and his followers. Clearly, there’s a lot on the line.

Special thanks to David Erickson for creating the beautiful mural at the front of the sanctuary. The inspiration for the mural is the spread of the news of Jesus and his teaching as told in the book of Mark. Concentric lines symbolize the spreading of the word of Jesus, while the greens reflect the Epiphany theme of growing in our faith.

Prayers for healing are today. Following communion, if you seek healing for yourself or someone you know, you are invited to stop at a prayer station.

There is a monitor in the lounge for anyone to watch a live broadcast of the service.

Young children are most welcome with us at worship. If needed, the nursery is available and staffed during all services. Please ask an usher for directions.

Our 8:30am service is live-streamed and posted online.

Please silence your cell phones and pagers.

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please stand as you are able

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS L: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, Love from the beginning, Word made flesh, Breath of heaven. C: Amen. L: Let us confess our sinfulness before God and one another, trusting in God’s endless

mercy and love.

silence for reflection and self-examination

L: Merciful God, C: we confess that we are not perfect. We have said and done things we regret.

We have tried to earn your redeeming grace, while denying it to others. We have resisted your call to be your voice in the world. Forgive us, loving God. Give us your righteousness, the strength to put aside our failures, and the courage

to try again. L: Dear people of God, hear the good news: Christ the Savior is born! You are loved and

forgiven in the name of ☩ Jesus, who has come among us. You are freed from proving that you deserve to be loved, because God’s love is given to you as the most precious gift of all. Rejoice in this love and share it with the world.

C: Amen.

please turn and face the cross as it enters the sanctuary HYMN 532 GATHER US IN

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you may be seated

GREETING L: 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

L: In peace, in peace,

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L: For the reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord … (to Refrain on page 3)

L: For your people here, who have come to give you praise, for the strength to live your Word, let us pray to the Lord … (to Refrain on page 3)

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

L: Gracious God, C: In a big, busy, connected world, it’s often very hard to get away from it all and find rest. Help us to find ways to honor the sabbath: to listen for your word and devote ourselves to the things that matter most. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

WORD

please stand as you are able

SCRIPTURE SONG I WANT TO WALK AS A CHILD OF THE LIGHT

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THE THIRD COMMANDMENT L: Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. What does this mean? C: We are to fear and love God, so that we do not despise God’s word or preaching,

but keep that word holy and gladly hear and learn it.

BIBLE READING MARK 2:23-3:6 NRSV

One sabbath he was going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. 24The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” 25And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? 26He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.” 27Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; 28so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.”

Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. 3And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” 4Then he said to them, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent. 5He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. 6The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him.

L: The Gospel of our Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

you may be seated

STORY TIME PASTOR SHELLEY CUNNINGHAM

SERMON JESUS REIMAGINES THE SABBATH PASTOR VERN CHRISTOPHERSON please stand as you are able

HYMN 820 O SAVIOR, PRECIOUS SAVIOR

APOSTLES’ CREED C: 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.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE L: Trusting that God hears us, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need. a brief silence

L: Hear us, O God. After each petition the congregation responds:

C: Your mercy is great. L: Confident that you are able to accomplish more than we even dare to ask, we bring

these prayers before you, believing in your saving grace revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

you may be seated

MEAL

During the offering, please pass the Connection Pad in the pew.

OFFERING Do you want to support our ministries through an online gift? Send a text to 73256 and write Zumbro in the message line. Follow the return link.

8:30AM AS THE GRAINS OF WHEAT

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10:30AM I KNOW THE LORD TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL, ZUMBRO LUTHERAN CHOIR; BRENDA WICHMANN, SOLOIST ARR. ALICE PARKER

Oh, I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.                                 Did ever you see the like before?                                 I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.

                                King Jesus preachin’ to the poor.                                 Oh, I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.                                 He always knows the sinner’s need.                                 I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.                                 Makes the deaf to hear and the blind to see.                                 I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.

                                Did you ever feel his healing hand?                                 He touched, and made the cripple stand.                                 My Lord’s done just what he said,                                 My Lord healed the sick and he raised the dead.

                               I know the Lord’s laid his hands on me.

GREAT THANKSGIVING L: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. L: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD’S PRAYER L: Lord, teach us to pray: C: 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.

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INVITATION TO THE TABLE L: Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! Come to the table of

mercy and joy.

COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE • We invite to the table all who hunger for Jesus. • We will serve communion at stations; the ushers will direct you. • If you prefer wine, take an empty cup from the serving tray and it will be filled from the pouring chalice. • If you prefer grape juice, take a filled cup from the center of the serving tray. • Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. • Children who do not yet commune are welcome to come forward for a blessing. • If you are unable to come forward to receive the sacrament and would like a server to bring it to you at your seat, please tell an usher when your row is invited to go forward. • Today we bless the bread and wine that will be brought by Care Ministers to those homebound members who are unable to be at worship. This offers our absent members a means of participating in the worship of the whole assembly. • Following communion, if you would like to receive a prayer for healing for yourself or someone you know, please stop at a prayer station.

LAMB OF GOD

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8:30AM ALL BELONG HERE LENORA RAND AND HANNAH RAND JENNY KRUSE AND JANNETTE REEVES, VOCALISTS

When you’re not sure who you really are, when all you feel is the shape of your scars, And you have more wounds than you can count, open your eyes, look all around, You aren’t alone, this is your home.

Come and remember who you are here. Do this to remember who I am. Come and remember you belong here. All belong here.

When you don’t know how to forgive, when locked doors seem like the only way to live,

And you’ve got more questions than you can count, open your eyes, look all around, You aren’t alone, this is your home. Refrain

At this table come as you are, broken and bleeding’s ok. At this table eat and be filled, come and drink in this grace. Refrain

10:30AM THERE’S A WIDENESS IN GOD’S MERCY FREDERICK WILLIAM FABER ZUMBRO LUTHERAN CHOIR AND MAURICE BEVAN

There's a wideness in God's mercy, like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in God's justice which is more than liberty.

There is no place where earth's sorrows are more felt than up in heaven. There is no place where earth's failings have such kindly judgment given.

For the love of God is broader than the measure of our minds; And the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind.

But we make God’s love too narrow by false limits of our own; And we magnify God’s strictness with a zeal God will not own.

There is plentiful redemption in the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members in the sorrows of the Head.

There is grace enough for thousands of new worlds as great as this; There is room for fresh creations in that upper home of bliss.

If our love were but more simple we should take God at God’s word; And our lives would be all gladness in the joy of Christ our Lord.

HYMN 471 LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER

BLESSING L: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthem you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION L: Faithul God, you have kept your promise to us in this meal, nourishing us with the

gift of salvation. Now send your servants forth in peace, that we may testify to your goodness and share the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

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SENDING

please stand as you are able

BENEDICTION L: May Christ, the wisdom and power of God, and the source of our life together, keep

you united in mind and purpose. And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the ☩ Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you always. C: Amen

HYMN 538 THE LORD NOW SENDS US FORTH please turn and face the cross as it exits the sanctuary

SENDING L: People of Zumbro, what is our mission? C: Our journey of faith leads us to build bridges of understanding and peace, to reach

out with compassion, and to share the hope of Jesus. Thanks be to God.

SENDING MUSIC REEL: SING TO GOD A NEW SONG BOB MOORE ENSEMBLE MUSICIANS

WORSHIP LEADERS

PROCLAIMER-Vern Christopherson; WORSHIP LEADERS-Shelley Cunningham, Jen Gruendler; LECTORS-Rebecca Nesse (8:30am); Patti Hewitt (10:30am); STORY TIME-Shelley Cunningham; ORGANIST-Kristy Giere; SINGING-Jenny Kruse and Janette Reeves (8:30am); Zumbro Lutheran Choir (10:30am), Bob Giere, director; ENSEMBLE MUSICIANS-Ralph Schornack, piano; Bob Giere and Bob Hoel, guitar; Pam Hammond, recorder; Kristy Giere, flute; Tony Tschida, bass; Jenny Kruse and Janette Reeves, songleaders; USHERS-Helen and Phil Erickson, Russell Johnson, Bill Miller, Richard Miller, Lyle Solem, Les Thronson (8:30am); Vickie Gullickson, Todd Lichty, Jim Martenson, Richard Nelson, Sandy Nieland (10:30am); COMMUNION ASSISTANTS-Evie and Paul Baker, Maggie Bartels, Marne and Chris Gade, Cathy and Steve Grabau, Leah Holmes, Kathy Morton, Connie and Bob Saunders, Luanne Wussow (8:30am); Meridith Dunn, Amy Holtan, Ryder LeBaugh, Cindy Martenson, Laurel Otteson, Leone Trygstad, Melanie, Cassidy and Aiden Tschida (10:30am); GREETERS-Dianna and Lester Horntvedt (8:30am); Sylvia Viken (10:30am); CROSS BEARERS-Jeff Lansing (8:30am); Melanie Tschida (10:30am)

Portions of the liturgy are from Sundays and Seasons.com. © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23803. New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved “Now the Feast and Celebration.” Words and music: Marty Haugen, ©1990 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-710913. All rights reserved. “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light.” Words and music: Kathleen Thomerson, ©1970, 1975 Celebration. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-710913. All rights reserved. “All Belong Here.” Words and music: Lenora Rand and Hannah Rand. ©2017 Plural Guild Music. Used by permission of Convergence Music Project. “I Know the Lord.” Words: Public Domain. Music: Alice Parker, ©1995 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-710913. All rights reserved. “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy.” Words: Public Domain. Music: Maurice Bevan, ©1999 Royal School of Church Music (North America). Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-710913. All rights reserved.

Our journey of faith leads us to build bridges of understanding and peace, to reach out with compassion, and to share the hope of Jesus.

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