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The Second Sunday
after the Epiphany
Saint John Lutheran Church Hattiesburg, Mississippi
January 20, 2019
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Welcome!
"How great is the Love the Father has lavished on us!" (1 John 3:1).
We are thankful that you are joining in the worship of the people of God this day. Ushers at the
door are glad to assist you at any time.
▪ Please check that cell phones are silenced.
▪ Restrooms are located down either hallway to the right.
▪ Prayer requests may be written on the white cards in the pew rack and given to an usher
before worship begins, or as you leave.
▪ A nursery is available to parents as needed, down the first hallway to the right.
▪ Activity bags to help keep young children occupied during the message are provided in the
back right corner of the sanctuary.
▪ Please tell us a bit about yourself on the Record of Friendship during the collection of the
offering.
About the Offering
An offering is gathered today during the worship service. Here the people of God bring their
tithes and sacrificial offerings as an expression of their discipleship, and for the continuation of
Jesus’ mission work, both in this community and to the ends of the earth. Guests are not expected
to bring financial gifts, but are welcome to join the congregation in offering their prayers and
praises.
About Holy Communion
Today we celebrate Holy Communion. In this, we remember that the divine is united with the
created as one in the person of Jesus.
This altar is the Lord’s table. Here all are welcome who acknowledge their need for a Savior, and
look to Jesus. We believe what he simply says about the bread – “This is my body, given for you.” –
and about the wine – “This is my blood, shed for you.” Thus, the Lord Jesus is truly present for his
redeemed people in this holy meal. In this we retain the divine mystery in the midst of his ordinary
creation. From the many seeds of wheat come one loaf. From the many grapes are pressed one cup.
His many diverse people constitute one body and community of faith.
Young children are welcome to this altar to receive a blessing, as are those who have not been
instructed in the Christian faith. Please indicate your desire for a blessing by crossing your arms
over your chest or by simply asking for a blessing.
The individual communion cups in the center of the tray have white grape juice for those
who desire it. Gluten-free wafers are available at distribution upon request.
We are imperfect people and we live in an imperfect world. We are all in this together. So when we believe or act wrongly towards someone, or when we feel that another has wronged us, we
commit ourselves to the humble teaching and forgiving pattern of Jesus in Matthew 18.
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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
+ GATHERING + Prayer As We Begin — Please stand.
C Heavenly Father, as we come before you this morning in Jesus’ name, we pray all that
we say and do in our worship will give you glory. Help us, Lord, to focus our
thoughts on you, so your Word will find fertile ground in our minds and hearts. May
the worship service today accomplish in us the purpose you desire. Amen.
The Invocation, Confession, and Absolution P In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
P Beloved in the Lord! If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in
us.
C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection on God’s word and for self-examination. Then the confession.
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have
sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what
we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not
loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal
punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. 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 minister pronounces the Absolution.
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. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become
the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who has begun this
good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
C Amen.
Peace and Collect Prayer
L The LORD be with you.
C And also with you.
L We pray together...
C Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our
days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Please be seated.
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+ WORD +
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 62:1-5 L The Old Testament Reading for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany is from Isaiah, chapter 62. God rejoices
over all his people. He who delights in you will join himself to you. 1For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her
righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch. 2The nations
shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new
name that the mouth of the LORD will give. 3You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of
the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 4You shall no more be termed
Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My
Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be
married. 5For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as
the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.
L This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
L The Epistle is from First Corinthians, chapter 12. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know that
when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says
“Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. 4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of service, but the
same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers
them all in everyone. 7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common
good. 8To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the
utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit,
to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to
another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various
kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11All these are empowered by
one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.
L This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.
Alleluia Verse — Please stand. LSB 173
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Holy Gospel John 2:1-11
L The Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew, the 2nd chapter.
1On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3When the wine ran out, the
mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what
does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5His mother said to the
servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding
twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled
them up to the brim. 8And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master
of the feast.” So they took it. 9When the master of the feast tasted the water now become
wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water
knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10and said to him, “Everyone serves
the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have
kept the good wine until now.” 11This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and
manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Nicene Creed P The holy Church throughout the world confesses this faith:
C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth
and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of His Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary
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and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered and was buried.
And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures
and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,
whose kingdom will have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,
who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,
and I look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life T of the world to come. Amen. Please be seated.
Children’s Message — June Songy
The Star Proclaims the King Is Here LSB 399
The Message — Happy Hour with Jesus
The Prayers of the Church — Please stand.
Stand
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The Collection of Tithes and Offerings — For the continuation of Christ’s work, both in
this place and to the ends of the earth.
Get Connected — We are grateful to worship together today. Please note your
attendance in the Record of Fellowship. New and updated contact information is
always helpful. Thanks!
+ MEAL +
This is Christ’s table. Our Savior invites those who trust in him to share the feast which he has
prepared. In this meal we truly receive the body and blood of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. This is a great
and divine mystery! Here we are joined with God and all the saints, and receive the blessings of
forgiveness, life, and salvation. Young children and those who would prefer to receive a blessing are
welcome to come forward.
Alcohol Removed Communion Wine — The individual communion cups in the center of the tray
contain denatured wine, which contains less than ½% alcohol. Gluten-free wafers are available at
distribution upon request.
The Preface and Hymn of Praise — Please stand.
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 Him thanks and praise.
Sanctus LSB 178
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Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Our Father
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 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 Words of Institution
Now the Silence LSB 910
Please be seated.
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Come, Join in Cana's Feast LSB 408
859 Lord, When You Came as Welcome Guest
5 On all who thus before You kneel
Your joyous Spirit pour
That each may wake the other’s zeal
To love You more and more.
+ SENDING +
Concluding Prayer, Benedicamus, and Blessing L Let us bless the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.
6 O grant them here in peace to live,
In purity and love,
And after this life to receive
The crown of life above.
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L We speak the Romans 15 blessing to one another:
May the God of HOPE
fill you with all JOY and PEACE
as you TRUST in him,
so that YOU may overflow with HOPE
by the POWER of the Holy Spirit.
L The LORD bless you and keep you.
The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The LORD look upon you with favor and T give you peace.
C Amen
394 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Would you like to pray with someone following worship? A Prayer Servant will be stationed at the right sanctuary window following
the sending hymn today. They will gladly serve you in prayer. Anything you share
with them will be kept confidential. Our heavenly Father delights in the prayers of his people.
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Serving the Lord Today
Hearing Assistance Devices are available from the ushers upon request.
Live Streaming of Worship Services — www.saintjohnhattiesburg.com.
Online Giving — Online giving is available to members and friends of Saint John via the
'Give' tab on our webpage. Thank you for supporting our work together in Jesus' name.
Campus Mission — Welcome to all college students! We're
glad you're here. Please check in with Pastor John after worship
today (or text/call at 318.332.3352).
Altar Flower Sponsorship Openings — We need someone to sponsor the altar flowers for:
February 10th, February 17th, and February 24th. Cost of sponsorship is $40 per Sunday. You
may take the flowers home or give them to another after worship.
January – March Portals of Prayer now available near the foyer mailboxes.
January Newsletter — Emailed on Thursday, January 10th. Paper copies are available at the
foyer mail boxes. February newsletter deadline is Monday, January 21st.
Scriptures for Next Sunday
Malachi 3:1-4
Philippians 1:3-11
Luke 3;1-6
Pastor John Karle
318.332.3352
Altar Guild Debbie Frederick and
Christina Keiper
Organist Jason Sims
Communion Donna Blair
Assistant 601.550.3760
Ushers Willy Noffke and
Ethan Potesta
Nursery Gabby Stringer
Sunday Lillian Smith, John Karle,
School and Ethan Potesta
Today’s Theme
Jesus manifests His glory at the wedding feast at
Cana, changing ordinary water into exquisite
wine. The Church treasures this divine action of
Christ, remembering, believing, and receiving
forgiveness in Jesus’ divine blood, in, under, and
with ordinary wine. God in Christ binds Himself
to His people, from desolate forsaken Israel to
the Holy Church of today. She is the Bride, and
He the Bridegroom, whose resolute faithfulness
seals the marriage covenant with us forever.
Office Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-1pm
Sunday Bulletin Deadline:
Wednesday at 10am.
Altar Flowers: Ray and Evelyn Rutledge in
memory of Greg Harmon.
Eternal Candle: Alicia and Daniel Liverett
in Loving Memory of Thomas Lefan IV.
Birthdays Sawyer Chaney January 20 David Cubley January 21 Mark Cubley January 21 Ann Gault January 24 Virginia Rosenberger January 24
Wedding Anniversaries Jason and Mary McMichael, 17yrs Jan. 26
Scriptures for Next Sunday
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:16-30
LUTHERAN CAMPUS MISSION
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Offering envelopes — If you would like an envelope for your offering, manila check-size
envelopes are available from the ushers. 2019 offering envelopes should be arriving soon
for those who used them last year.
Sunday Morning Study Groups at 9:15am
1. Group One is completing the study "Making Marriage Work." We meet in the fellowship
hall. New participants are welcome. Even if you didn't make the first part of the study,
you can still benefit from the study and contribute to the conversation.
2. Group Two is beginning a study of C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters." This is the same study
taking place every other Thursday morning. Please see the description in The Avenues
box.
Contributions Statements and Thank You Letters are ready for pick up from your church
foyer lobby mailbox today. Thanks for your partnership in the Gospel!
2019 Chili Cookoff — Saturday Evening January 26th at 6pm. Details to come.
Action Teams Planning Meeting — Sunday, January 27th after worship. Details on next page.
West Hattiesburg Bible Study Resumes Wednesday, February 6th at 10am at the home of
Shirley Thone, 2 Bluebeard Point. (Phone: 228.324.6697) Bring your Bible as we're
working our way through the book of Romans (we're completing chapter 9) as
facilitated by Debbie Frederick. Friends are very welcome here! Please note the change
of day to the first and third Wednesday of the week. We're thankful to continue Mary
Gohlke's legacy of Gospel hospitality.
The Avenues Bible Study meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 10:30am
in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact Pat Davenport at
769.223.2889. They are currently studying of “The Screwtape Letters”. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday, January 24th.
The Screwtape Letters, a Christian novel written by C. S. Lewis was first published in 1942. The
plot and characters are used to address issues of temptation and resistance to it. Using a
satirical style, Lewis used the form of a series of letters written by a senior demon, Screwtape,
who holds an administrative post in the Lowerarchy of Hell and acts as a mentor to his nephew,
Wormwood, a Junior Tempter. The uncle’s mentorship pertains to the nephew’s responsibility
for securing the damnation of a British man known as “the Patient.” When Wormwood is
anxious to tempt his patient into extravagant and deplorable sins, Screwtape reminds him that
“…the safest road to hell is the gradual one – the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden
turnings, without milestones, without signposts.” Lewis uses wit and humor to expose the
subtle pitfalls of everyday sin and temptation. This book is an entertaining, enlightening, and
helpful portrayal of human life from the perspective of the enemy.
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Faith and Finances at
Saint John Hattiesburg
ABOUT the Faith and Finances Emphasis at Saint John Hattiesburg – We want to find meaningful
ways to help people with their value-based financial decisions. We’re partnering with Thrivent Financial
professionals Terry King and Patti Young in 2019 to host a series of workshops and other similar
opportunities for you, your family and friends, and your neighbors. The presentations are “product-
free” (They’re not selling anything.) and provide strong opportunities for improving your life now and
in the future. We’d love your help increasing the positive impact of these events by your own
participation and by your courageous inviting of others. Please RSVP via the church Events webpage
for each workshop you plan to attend.
This next step workshop will plan out how we can respond to the
spiritual gifts and passions God has given us and do good things in
our community. We're planning out activities for 2019 and putting
together Thrivent Action Teams to make them work, building on
what we learned at the first workshop, January 13th. We'd like help from those who see a need and
those who have gifts in organizing.
We ask these two things so that we can best prepare: (1) If you are a Thrivent Financial member,
please identify yourself to the church office. (2) If you're planning on coming Sunday, January 27th,
please RSVP by 5pm Friday (1/25) through the SignUpGenius link on the 'Events' tab of the church web
page. If you don't have internet access, please call the church office. This helps us prepare the proper
amount of food. Lunch is provided for those who RSVP: Topher's chicken sandwiches. Thanks!
Making a Difference: Sharing Time, Talent, & Treasure helps
participants identify their values so that they can then discover
meaningful ways to share their time, talents, and treasures. Explore
how to make the most of your resources and create your own
generosity plan. Refreshments provided. Facilitated by Terry King and Patti Young. RSVP deadline
February 14th.
Who Are Our Thrivent Financial Professional Partners?
Terry King has worked in this field for 15 years. During that time, he has pursued
education and designations to be able to help you navig ate through difficult
financial decisions. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional,
Retirement Income Certified Professional, Certified Kingdom Advisor, and
Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow. He is a member of Lutheran Church of the
Pines in Waveland.
Patti Young is a member of the Central Gulf Coast Thrivent Team, whose primary
responsibility is to encourage and assist members to use the Fraternal Benefits.
She enjoys representing Thrivent's culture of Generosity because she values the
way of life made possible by using these member benefits. She formerly served as
the administrative assistant at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Slidell and
currently serves as Treasurer on the Southern District Lutheran Church BOD.
Action Teams Workshop 2 January 27th
Sunday 11:45am
Making a Difference February 16th
Saturday 10:00am
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Prayers Needed
Prayers Needed
Chris Thiel Serving Stateside (S.C.) Son of Norbert and Trenia Thiel 10/1/16
Kelly Thiel Serving Stateside (N.C.) Son of Norbert and Trenia Thiel 11/20/16
Cory Thiel Serving Overseas Son of Norbert and Trenia Thiel 12/4/16
Matt Geroux Serving Oversees Son of Kerry and Debbie Geroux 12/13/17
Joey Kahrs Serving Stateside Family of Cheryl Webb 2/18/18
Scott Chaney Serving Stateside Member 5/6/18
Bailey Walters Serving Stateside Member 10/31/18
Darrin Torrey Serving Overseas Son of Jerry & Helga Herrington 10/31/18
Bill Lowry Serving Overseas Member 11/7/18
Edward Curry Cancer Brother of Shelia Curry 2/11/18
Jerry Frederick Cancer Member 4/29/18
Nelson Cubley Lymphoma Brother of Bob Cubley 5/15/18
Charlotte Walsh Cancer Family of Bill Coll 6/3/18
Dale McClanahan Cancer Cousin of Virginia Rosenberger 7/11/18
John Krahling Cancer Son of Joyce Coll 7/15/18
Michelle Karcher Cancer Cousin of Bill Coll 8/3/18
Richard Radavich Health and Strength – Tumor Member 1/31/18
Warner Boortz Cancer – Radiation/Chemo Member 9/2/18
Lisa Nause Chemo/Radiation Daughter of Rita Wilson 11/18/18
Andy Elchos Cancer Friend of Geroux Family 12/9/18
Laura Deneke Stage 4 Lung Cancer Sister of Nancy Kaul 12/16/18
Daulson Buchert 3yr old- Pelvic Bone Cancer Friend of Sonja Chaney 1/6/19
Edith Pierce Health and Strength Member 7/1/18
Tom Richards Starting Radiation Family of Dot Richards 10/14/18
Andrea Herrington Torrey Health and Strength Daughter of Jerry & Helga Herrington 10/31/18
Sherry Lawrence Health and Strength Mother of Steve Lawrence 11/18/18
Diane Whitchurch Health and Strength Aunt of Patrice Lovdahl 11/18/18
Chris Noffke Recovery from Knee Surgery Member 11/20/18
Lisa Case Health and Strength Member 12/2/18
Buckley Family Maggie Klaire born 4 weeks early Friends of Case Family 12/9/18
Robert Downey Hospitalized Brother of Mary Cubley 12/30/18
Nancy Davis Hospitalized Friend of Sonja Chaney 1/6/19
Sherryl Sumrall Fall and Cut to Face Member 1/17/18
Dennis Rhoads Heart Procedure 1/5 Former Pastor 1/5/18
Free Tax Preparation Help is available at two sites in Hattiesburg and in multiple other sites
in Petal, Laurel, and the Pinebelt. Pick up a blue flyer from the table by the fellowship hall
entrance. Share with friends
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Surprise the World! Love. Like. Jesus. + Hope for the City.
Saint John Lutheran Church
2001 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg MS 39401
Telephone: 601.583.4898
Website: www.saintjohnhattiesburg.com
Email: [email protected]
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9:15am Sunday School
10:30 Worship
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12pm AA
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12pm AA
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10:30am Avenues Bible
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12pm AA Mtg
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