2nd Sunday after the EpiphanyJanuary 19, 2020

SERVICE THEME:Servants with a Purpose

WELCOME — We are so pleased that you have joined us for worship today! If you are a guest with us, please sign our guest register, which is located in the center entryway of the church. We welcome and encourage children to join our worship services! Enclosed “cry rooms” are available in the back of the church near the restrooms, if your child becomes restless. Pictorial children’s Bibles are available for children to use, on the table in the back of church. Please let us know if there is any other way we can be of service to you. Again, welcome! OUR MISSION — The mission of St. Andrew Lutheran Church is to guide people to know Jesus as their Savior, to grow in their faith, and to show Jesus to others. OUR BELIEF — We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the only source of all Christian doctrine and teaching. We believe that the only true God is the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that we are saved not by anything we do, but only through faith in Jesus Christ, who gave his life for our sins. We will be happy to tell you more about what we believe! OUR HISTORY — St. Andrew Lutheran Church was established in 1888 and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a confessional Lutheran church body with over 1,200 congregations in North America and with more than 30 sister church bodies worldwide.

Church Office: 3650 S. Honore St., Chicago, IL 60609 (next door to church)Website: www.standrewchicago.org Office Phone: 773-376-5370Office Email: churchsecretary@standrewchicago.orgFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/standrewchicago/ Pastor: Adam Gawel, pastor@standrewchicago.org, cell: 773-383-2395

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Jesus appears as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” This Lamb would take away the sins of the world and bring both Israel and the Gentile nations into the kingdom of God. The hearts that see this Savior in faith cannot help but take news of this salvation to the ends of the earth. 

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO TODAY’S SERVICE

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS – At this time, anyone may share special prayer requests with the pastor, which he will then pray about later in the worship service, during the Prayer of the Church.  If you prefer to submit a written prayer request, you may do so before the service or hand it to an usher during the offering.  As a family of believers, we want to know each other’s joys and struggles, so that we can pray for each other.

OPENING HYMN – 20 – When All the World Was Cursed

INVOCATIONM: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.

CONFESSION OF SINSM: Beloved in the Lord: let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.

PRAYER AND PRAISEM: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

We join to sing “Glory to God,” on the next two pages.

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PRAYER OF THE DAYM: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.M: Let us pray.

Almighty God, you gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world. Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and believed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

FIRST LESSON – Isaiah 49:1-7 (EHV) Listen to me, you coastlands.Pay attention, you faraway peoples!The LORD called me from the womb.When I was inside my mother, he mentioned my name.2He made my mouth like a sharpened sword.He hid me in the shadow of his hand.He made me a polished arrow.He concealed me in his quiver.3He said to me, “You are my servant Israel,in whom I will display my glory.”4But I said to myself, “I have labored in vain.I spent my strength and came up empty, with nothing.Yet a just verdict for me rests with the LORD,and my reward is with my God.”5But now the LORD,

who formed me from the womb to be his servant,to turn Jacob back to him,so that Israel might be gathered to him,so that I will be honored in the eyes of the LORD,because my God has been my strength—

6the LORD said:It is too small a thing that you should just be my servant

to raise up only the tribes of Jacoband to restore the ones I have preserved in Israel,

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so I will appoint you to be a light for the nations,so that my salvation will be known to the end of the earth.

7This is what the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, its Holy One,says to the one deeply despised,to the one who is detested by the nation,to the servant of rulers.

Kings will see and stand up.Officials will see and bow down,because of the LORD, who is faithful,because of the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.

PSALM OF THE DAY – Psalm 89 – CW p. 98

SECOND LESSON – Acts 13:38-49 (EHV) 38“So, gentlemen, brothers, let it be known to you that through this

Jesus forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you, also forgiveness from everything from which you could not be justified through the law of Moses. 39In this Jesus, everyone who believes is justified. 40So watch out that what is said in the prophets does not happen to you:

41Look, you scoffers,be amazed and perish!For I am going to do something in your days,something you would never believe,even if someone were to explain it to you.”

42As Paul and Barnabas were leaving, the people kept begging them to speak again on this same subject on the next Sabbath. 43When the meeting of the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

44On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of God. 45But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with envy and began to contradict what Paul was saying by slandering him.

46Then Paul and Barnabas responded fearlessly, “It was necessary that God's word be spoken to you first. But since you reject it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, look: We are now turning to the Gentiles! 47For this is what the Lord has instructed us:

I have made you a light for the Gentiles,that you may bring salvation to the end of the earth.”

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48When the Gentiles heard this, they were rejoicing and praising the word of the Lord. All who had been appointed for eternal life believed.

49And the word of the Lord was being carried through the whole region.

VERSE OF THE DAY M: Alleluia. He said to me, “You are my servant in whom I will display my splendor.” Alleluia. (Isaiah 49:3, NIV)

GOSPEL – Luke 16:19-31 (EHV)After the announcement of the Gospel, the congregation sings:

29The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘The one coming after me outranks me because he existed before me.’ 31I myself did not know who he was, but I came baptizing with water so that he would be revealed to Israel.”

32John also testified, “I saw the Spirit descend like a dove from heaven and remain on him. 33I myself did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 34I saw this myself and have testified that this is the Son of God.”

35The next day, John was standing there again with two of his disciples. 36When John saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look! The Lamb of God!” 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.

38When Jesus turned around and saw them following him, he asked, “What are you looking for?”

They said to him, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”

39He told them, “Come, and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying. They stayed with him that day. It was about the tenth hour.

40Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. 41The first thing Andrew did was to find his

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own brother Simon and say to him, “We have found the Messiah!” (which is translated “the Christ”).

After the reading of the Gospel, the congregation sings: 

NICENE CREEDWe believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven

and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally

begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

HYMN OF THE DAY – 86 – The Only Son from Heaven

SERMON – Isaiah 49:1-7 – Servants with a Purpose

After the sermon, the congregation sings:

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OFFERINGMembers of St. Andrew Lutheran Church use this time to respond to God’s goodness with gifts of thanks and love.  Our giving is guided by this Word of God: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8, NIV).  If you are a guest with us today, please do not feel obligated to participate.  Online giving is also available; please see the announcement on page 19 of this service folder for more information.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH – for Epiphany – CW p. 124 – including the following special prayer:

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for the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership:Father of all, some things never change: our sinful nature and

actions, and your forgiveness despite our wicked actions. At this week’s synod-wide Lutheran Leadership Conference in downtown Chicago, bless the attendees as they think about new ways to share your Good News with a sin-sick world. We pledge to continue to reach out to the lost since you have given us that commission. Bless both presenters and listeners. Amen.

LORD’S PRAYEROur 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 SACRAMENTOur Lord Jesus has given us a holy Supper in which we receive his true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of our faith. In this Supper, we celebrate the gift of his redemption, we bear witness to the fellowship we share as confessors of the truth, and we proclaim his death until he returns.  Following the teaching of the Bible (1 Corinthians 10:17; 11:27-29; etc.), our church practices “close communion.”  We ask that only those who are communicant members of this church or another congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) partake of the sacrament today.  If you are a visitor who is not a member of one of our sister churches, our pastor would be happy to speak with you about receiving the Lord’s Supper with us in the future!

M: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.M: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them up to the Lord.M: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.C: It is good and right so to do.

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M: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lived among us as a human being and revealed his glory as your only Son, full of grace and truth. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

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Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.C: Amen.

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DISTRIBUTIONThose receiving the common cup are invited to assist the minister in guiding the cup to their lips.  Those who need to receive grape juice instead of wine may take the purple individual cups in the center of the tray.  Gluten-free wafers are available for those who need them; please speak with the pastor before the service, or with an usher, to request one.

M: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.C: And his mercy endures forever.M: We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this holy supper. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of

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Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.C: Amen.

M: The Lord bless you and keep you.The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

C: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN – 78 – O Light of Gentile Nations

THIS WEEK AT ST. ANDREWJanuary 19-26, 2020

Today 9:30 AM Worship Service w. Communion10:45 AM Sunday School & Bible Study12:00 PM Ministry Council Meeting

Wednesday 8:00 PM 中文圣经学习 (Chinese BibleStudy)

Sunday 9:30 AM Worship Service 10:45 AM Sunday School & Bible Study12:00 PM Fellowship lunch @ Connie’s

The paraments are green for the Sundays after the Epiphany. Epiphany’s message of Christ’s revelation to the Gentiles, along with the season’s traditional emphasis on extending Christ’s kingdom through the proclamation of God’s Word, calls for the use of green – the symbolic color of growth.

WELCOME, GUESTS! – We are happy to have you with us today! Please sign the guest register in the church entryway so that we have a record of your visit. Our pastor, Adam Gawel, would be happy to meet with you if you would like. Please join us for worship or Bible study again!

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MEMORIAL — In loving memory of Angelo P. Saccameno, who passed away on 12/6/2019, by Jeffery & Beverly Essig.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE STUDY TOPICS TODAYSunday school today continues with a lesson from the series I Spy Salvation’s Story. In adult Bible study, we continue a series entitled Sing to the Lord: A Study of Lutheran Hymnody. This Bible study covers many of the great hymns that express the truths of Scripture with beautiful lyrics set to timeless melodies, which make great tools for Christians to confess their faith and sing praises to God. Adults meet for Bible study in the back of the church sanctuary, and children meet for Sunday school in the ministry center next door to church. All are welcome!

RIDE TO CHURCH NEEDEDA member of our church who lives in the area (near Pershing and Rockwell) but does not have a car would appreciate rides to church during the winter months especially. If you might be willing to help with that, please speak with Pastor Gawel or Chairman Tom Pindelski.

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH AT CONNIE’S – Jan. 26 (Sun.), 12:00 noonWe’re planning to have a fellowship lunch at Connie’s Pizza (2373 S. Archer Ave.) on Sunday, Jan. 26, at about 12:00 noon. Everyone is welcome – St. Andrew members, family, friends! Everyone will pay for their own orders (or families together). If you plan to join, please let Christine Young know, in person or by text or call (773-909-0735), so that we can estimate how much space to reserve. However, even if you’re not sure in advance, you’re still welcome to join us on the day of, since we’ll try to reserve some extra space. And, if you’re not able to make this one, we hope to plan more fellowship outings in the near future, so keep an eye out for details.

HELP NEEDED FOR CHINATOWN PARADE – Feb. 2 (Sun.), 1:00pmSt. Andrew will participate in the Chinatown Lunar New Year parade on February 2 (Sunday) at 1:00 p.m. More volunteers are needed to walk in the parade, to help carry our church’s banner and to represent our church in the community. We have a couple of volunteers already, but could use the help of several more – the more the merrier! Please contact Pastor Gawel if you’re willing to participate: 773-383-2395.

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PRAYER GROUP – Jan. 28 (Tues.), 2:00pmWe will have a prayer group on January 28 (Tuesday) at 2:00pm, in the St. Andrew Ministry Center (the house next door to the church building). We will share prayer requests and pray about them. All are welcome to attend, and you may participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT MCKINLEY PARK – Feb. 1 (Sat.)There will be a Chinese New Year celebration at the McKinley Park building (2210 W. Pershing Rd.) on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, with food, refreshments, and entertainment, hosted by Alderman Cardenas. This could be a good opportunity for members of St. Andrew to connect with other members of St. Andrew’s neighborhood. No reply necessary.

SIGN-UP SHEET FOR YEAR-END OFFERING STATEMENTSIf you made use of offering envelopes or online giving during 2019 and would like to receive an end-of-year statement with a record of the offerings you have given (for tax deduction purposes), please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the central entryway of the church. If you would like to make use of offering envelopes in 2020 and have not received a box yet, please speak with church secretary Margie Hendricks.

MEMBER INFORMATION UPDATE FORMIf you have not done so yet, please fill out a member information update form for yourself, your spouse, and your children under 18 / other dependents, so that we can update our records and be able to contact you when needed. Forms and pens are available in the church entryways, and completed forms can be returned to an usher or church secretary Margie Hendricks. Thank you!

“EVERY MEMBER VISITS” WITH PASTOR GAWELPastor Gawel would like to meet individually with all the adult members of St. Andrew (or with married couples together), so that he can get to know everyone better and to see if there is any way that he or the church can serve you better spiritually. Pastor Gawel is willing to meet with you at your home, at a coffee shop or other venue near your home or workplace, or at our ministry center (next door to church). Please speak with Pastor Gawel, or call or text him at 773-383-2395, to schedule a time for a visit.

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SERMONS AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING, DOWNLOAD, AND PODCASTINGIf you miss the Sunday sermon, would like to listen to it again, or would like to share it with a friend, audio recordings of the sermons are archived on our church website, posted weekly to our church Facebook page, and are available for podcasting (quick links and instructions available on our website). Go to http://standrewchicago.org/sermons/ to listen! Service folders are also available for download on our church website: http://standrewchicago.org/bulletins

MEDITATIONS DEVOTION BOOKLETS AVAILABLEMeditations daily devotion booklets are available in the information rack in the center entryway. Feel free to take one for use in your personal devotions.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CHINESE GROUP BIBLE STUDYOn Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the ministry center (the house next door to church), there is a Chinese group Bible study. New friends are always welcome to join! Please invite any Chinese friends or neighbors. You may share with them the following invitation: 每周三晚上 7:00，圣安得烈基督教路德宗教会之福音事工中心（教堂隔壁的房子）有成人中文圣经学习。欢迎您参加！事工中心楼上设有活动间供儿童使用；欢迎小孩跟家长一起来！地址是 3650 S. Honore St.（在麦金利公园区）。高乐仁牧师的电话号码是 773-383-2395。Please note that this Wednesday (Jan. 22), the time is changed to 8:00pm. 请注意：这周三（1 月 22 日）时间改为晚上 8:00。ONLINE GIVING AVAILABLESt. Andrew Lutheran Church is set up to receive online donations. There are a number of ways to do that. Step-by-step instructions with screen-shots are available in the center church entryway, for both the mobile app “Give+” (from Vanco) and the giving page through our church website (go to standrewchicago.org and click on the “Giving” tab). Or, scan this QR code with your smartphone. Please contact St. Andrew’s elder for stewardship, Sam DeLaurentis delaurentis.sam@gmail.com, with any questions.

Equipping Christian WitnessesEquipping Christian Witnesses, the new campaign from Martin Luther

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College, focuses on recruitment, financial aid, and facilities. By enrolling more future ministry workers, helping them fund their Christian education, and enhancing their learning environments across the campus, WELS strengthens the foundation for its future. Learn more at mlc-wels.edu/mlc-campaign

Worship attendance last Sunday: 44(adults: 37; children: 7)

Adult Bible study attendance last week: 27(Sun.: 10; Wed.: 6, 9; Fri.: 2)

Sunday School: 5Youth Confirmation Class: 1

Income needed each month Offerings received in December$11,840.00 $18,919.55

Offerings received last week: $2,938.91(needed each week: $2,732.31)

Offerings received so far this month: $5,245.06

January Head Usher: Sam DeLaurentisAssistant ushers: Tom Pindelski and Dale TaylorMusic and liturgy printed under OneLicense # A-714339Scripture readings are from the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV), copyright 2019 by the Wartburg Project, www.wartburgproject.org

PLEASE GREET THOSE AROUND YOUIf you are able, please stay for a time of fellowship after the worship service concludes; greet those around you and introduce yourself to people you don’t know.

Please take this service folder with you! Continue to meditate on the Bible readings throughout the week, and pray for God’s blessing on the mission and ministry of the church!

God bless your week, as you live and witness for him!

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