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Second Sunday of Christmas January 5, 2020, 9:30 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 2190 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, WA

360-748-4741 ● office@stjohnschehalis.net Ministers: ALL Worshippers

Pastor Matthew March

Welcome . . . Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran Church! We hope you are blessed by worship today just as we are blessed by your presence. Please fill out a Worship Card, found in the Bible/Hymn pew compartment, and place it in the offering plate so that we may better welcome you. “Little Believer Bags” are available in the narthex to keep little hands busy and quiet during the worship service. The PrayGround at the front of the sanctuary is designed especially for children to worship because faith is more caught than taught. The PrayGround has quiet toys, books and art supplies to keep children engaged. An attended nursery is also available for little ones under the age of five. If you need assistance, please ask an usher. Favorite hymns and prayer requests may be written on the back of the Worship card and placed in the offering plate.

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The Spirit Gathers Us

PRELUDE INVOCATION

(L) We gather in the name of God, the Creator of Light; + Jesus, the Light of the World; and the Holy Spirit, the Light who illumines our path.

C: Amen. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

(L) In this season of light, let us go before God and confess how our words and actions contribute to the darkness instead of adding to the light.. Let us confess our sins, trusting that God will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence is kept for reflection. (L) God of Love and Light, (C) We confess that we are not always the light-bearers you desire us to be.

We shine a spotlight on the transgressions of others while trying to keep our own sins hidden in the dark. We burn bridges by being impatient, opinionated and judgmental. We inflame others by lashing out in anger. We go through our days enveloped in the gloom of fear and doubt. We let our witness become a smoldering ember until it dies out completely. Forgive us Jesus, the Everlasting Light. Come to us, abide with us, our Lord, Emmanuel. Teach us to walk as children of light, surrounded by your love, forgiveness and healing. We ask this in the name of Christ. Amen.

(L) God is light, and in God there is no darkness as all. If we walk in the light as God is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin Amen.

L = Leader C = Congregation * = Congregation Stands as Able ELW = Red Hymnal (# = song; p. = front of hymnal)

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*SONG ELW # 299

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*THE KYRIE ELW #157

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*HYMN OF PRAISE ELW #844

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

(A) Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. (C)By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus

Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

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We Hear God’s Word GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW #172

(L) SCRIPTURE READING John 1:1-18 (Following the reading . . .) The Gospel of the Lord: (C) Thanks be to God.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON

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*HYMN OF THE DAY* LOVE HAS COME ELW# 292

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. He 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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OFFERING OFFERTORY RESPONSE ELW #181

OFFERING PRAYER A: Let us pray, C: God of Light, our world is a very dark place. Therefore, we offer the gifts

our ourselves, our time and our resources, trusting you will use them to set the world aglow with your loving presence. May our offerings continue to shine brightly before others so they may see our good works and give glory to you. We ask this in the name of Christ. Amen

*PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (A) Hear us, Oh God. (C) Your mercy is great *SHARING OF THE PEACE (We reconcile our relationships before Communion)

(P) The Peace of the Lord be with you: (C) And also with you.

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We Taste the Grace of Jesus Christ *THE 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.

*PREFACE (P) At the beginning of creation . . . God, the Everlasting Light: Holy, Holy, Holy ELW #193

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*WORDS OF INSTITUTION *THE LORD’S PRAYER

(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.

*LAMB OF GOD ELW#336

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DISTRIBUTION Holy Communion is open to all. The mystery of Christ’s real presence comes to us in, through, over, and under the bread and the wine. Children who do not yet receive communion are invited to come up for a blessing (teaching about communion is available; please talk with the pastor). Gluten free crackers and white grape juice are available. If unable to come to the altar for communion, we will bring it to you.

*BLESSING ~

*POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

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God Sends Us Out to Make God’s Love Known *SENDING HYMN ELW #302

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*BENEDICTION *THREE-FOLD AMEN ANNOUNCEMENTS DISMISSAL (A) Go in peace. Christ is with you. (C) Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE

(Portions of Liturgy from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006 Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license # 12514-L.)

St. John’s CCLI #1587090

Serving Us In Worship Musicians: Praise Band Assisting Minister: Angie March Lectors: Hedy Mitchell Ushers: Larry and Gail Dean Communion Prep: Nancy Lynch Altar Flowers: Altar Guild Coffee/Fellowship: Moeckel Family Counters: Tom and Jennifer Fisher Worship Bulletin: Marilyn Schmitt Chronicle Ad: Marilyn Schmitt

Serving Us In Worship January 12 Musicians: Linda Mettler Assisting Minister: Jim Jahnsen Lectors: Paul Crowner Ushers: Paul and Corrine Crowner Communion Prep: Altar Flowers: Coffee/Fellowship: Counters: Tom and Jennifer Fisher Worship Bulletin: Chronicle Ad:

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Happenings • PRAYER LIST, Our prayer list is growing! In an effort to keep better track of our prayer

requests, we will be including a weekly Prayer Request form in the bulletin. Please fill this out so we can add it to our list. We will keep individual requests on the list for a month, but please feel free to resubmit a request if needed.

• SOUTHWEST WA SYNOD YOUTH GATHERING March 6-8 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The Salvation Army Camp Eatonville WA We invite you to join us for a weekend diving into God's Word, remembering the promises of baptism, worshipping, and playing together. Registration opens November 30. Early bird Registration ends January 10 (Cost is $120) Regular Registration ends February 8 (Cost is $130) Late Registration until capacity (Cost is $140) Included in registration: 2 nights lodging, all meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, T-shirt, activities, programs, and workshops.

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This Week: January 5-12 Today, 1/5 8:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Call to Worship/Joy Groups Worship

Monday, 1/6: 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Altar Guild Women’s Bible Study Worship and Music

Tuesday, 1/7: 9:30 a.m.. 7:00 p.m

Bible Study Fellowship Leaders Women’s Book Guild

Wednesday, 1/8: 9:30 a.m

4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Fellowship Wednesday’s Together!

St. John’s Fiber Arts Ministry Community Dinner – All are welcome! Adult Choir Practice

Thursday, 1/9: 5:00 p.m Taekwondo Sunday, 1/12: 8:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Call to Worship/Joy Groups Worship

Giving to Support St. John’s As a church we encourage those who are part of the St. John’s family to be giving to the work of our congregation. We believe you should not feel burdened by the issue of giving but in fact, find it a joy! We are pleased to provide e-giving options as an alternative to giving cash and checks in the offering plate (your cash and checks are always welcome!). • Mobile Phone: Scan the QR code provided here to access our mobile giving site and follow the

prompts. • Our Website – on your computer, go to www.stjohnschehalis.net and click on the “donate” button • Online Banking – Arrange to give through bill-pay at your own bank’s website. You will be asked

for the following information: St. John’s Lutheran Church 2190 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, WA 98532 360-748-4741

Questions? Contact Pastor Matt

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*Date to Resubmit in parentheses

Please continue to pray for: (Prayer shawls and lap robes are available in the library.) • Merlin Young (1/14) • Family of Kathleen Hurn (1/7) • Violet Iund ( 1/7) • Maynard Turner (1/7) • Kitty Voth(1/7) • Penny Almquist (1/7) • Mike Finnegan (1/7) • Bill Chase (1/14)

• Patti Larson (1/28) • Family of Sonja Wirta Ferguson (1/21) • Bill Hulse (1/21) • Deb Lane (1/21) • Russ Iund (1/21) • Sam McReynolds (1/14) • Merlin Young (1/14) • Susan Jendryka’s Aunt Ruth (1/28)

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We need to update our prayer list. Please fill out this page and turn in to Michelle in the office if you would like to add someone to the Prayer list. (Information for internal use only) Name and Contact information for Person needing Prayer: (We will be sending a card of comfort) Name: Address: Phone number: Email: Reason for Prayer: Name of Requestor: *Please note Names will remain on the list for 30 days. Please notify us if you would like the Prayer Request extended.