Bulletin for January 11, 2015 - Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

January 11, 2015
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and School
Pastors: Rev. Cameron Schnarr, Rev. Robert Bugbee
1541 St. Mary’s Road, Wpg, MB, R2M 3V8, Ph: (204)256-5548
Pastor: pastor@beautifulsavior.ca Ph: (204)997-7392
Office: bslc@mts.net www.beautifulsavior.ca
Mrs. Jennifer McCrea, Principal
52 Birchdale Ave, Wpg, MB, R2H 1R9, Ph: (204)984-9600
www.bsls.ca
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD
BAPTISM
We must know what Baptism signifies and why God has ordained just this outward sign
and ceremony for the Sacrament by which we are first received into the Christian Church.
The act or ceremony is this: we are sunk under the water, which passes over us, and
afterward are drawn out again. These two parts, (1) to be sunk under the water and (b)
drawn out again, signify Baptism's power and work. It is nothing other than putting to
death the old Adam and affecting the new man's resurrection after that [Romans 6:4-6].
Both of these things must take place in us all our lives. So a truly Christian life is nothing
other than a daily Baptism, once begun and ever to be continued. For this must be done
without ceasing, that we always keep purging away whatever belongs to the old Adam.
Then what belongs to the new man may come forth. But what is the old man? It is what is
born in human beings from Adam: anger, hate, envy, unchastity, stinginess, laziness,
arrogance - yes, unbelief. The old man is infected with all vices and has by nature nothing
good in him [Romans 7:18]. Now, when we have come into Christ's kingdom [John 3:5],
these things must daily decrease. The longer we live the more we become gentle, patient,
meek, and ever turn away from unbelief, greed, hatred, envy, and arrogance.
This is Baptisms true use among Christians, as signified by baptizing with water.
A Stewardship Moment
Born of the cross, Christian love does not
seek something good to enjoy;
rather, it seeks to provide for those in need.
“ . . . remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said,
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’” (Acts 20:35).
This bulletin contains the parts of the service that change each week, which are known as the “propers”.
service itself is found in the burgundy service book in the pew.
Please follow the service book.
The
You will be
directed to the bulletin when it is needed.
Divine Service Setting Three
Processional Hymn: Shepherd of Tender Youth
LSB 370
Confession and Absolution
Page 184
Service of the Word
Introit
Ps. 45:6–8a; antiphon: Ps. 45:17
I will cause your name to be remembered in all gener- | ations;*
therefore nations will praise you forever and | ever.
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of up| rightness;*
you have loved righteousness and hated | wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your com- |
panions;*
your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and | cassia.
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
I will cause your name to be remembered in all gener- | ations;*
therefore nations will praise you forever and | ever.
Kyrie
LSB 186
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Old Testament Reading
1
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1–6
2
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth,
and thick darkness the peoples;
but the LORD will arise upon you,
and his glory will be seen upon you.
3
And nations shall come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your rising.
4
Lift up your eyes all around, and see;
they all gather together, they come to you;
your sons shall come from afar,
and your daughters shall be carried on the hip.
5
Then you shall see and be radiant;
your heart shall thrill and exult,
because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
6
A multitude of camels shall cover you,
the young camels of Midian and Ephah;
all those from Sheba shall come.
They shall bring gold and frankincense,
and shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD.
A This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual
Ps. 117:1–2a; 96:8
Praise the LORD, all | nations!*
Extol him, all | peoples!
For great is his steadfast | love toward us,*
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures for- | ever.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory | due his name;*
bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!
Epistle
1
Ephesians 3:1–12
For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me
for you, 3how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written
briefly. 4When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,
5
which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been
2
revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6This mystery is that the
Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in
Christ Jesus through the gospel.
7
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was
given me by the working of his power. 8To me, though I am the very least of all the
saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
9
and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in
God who created all things, 10so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God
might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11This
was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12in
whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
A This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Alleluia and Verse
Holy Gospel
P
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Page 190
Matthew 2:1–12
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the second chapter.
Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
1
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king,
behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “Where is he who has been
born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
3
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4and
assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the
Christ was to be born. 5They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the
prophet:
6
“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
7
Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time
the star had appeared. 8And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search
diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may
come and worship him.” 9After listening to the king, they went on their way. And
behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest
over the place where the child was. 10When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly
with great joy. 11And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and
they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts,
gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12And being warned in a dream not to return to
Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
P
C
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed
Page 191
Hymn of the Day: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
LSB 395
Sermon “Defeated”
Offertory
Page 192
Service of the Sacrament
This morning we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper. If you are not a member of Lutheran Church Canada or
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and have not had an opportunity to speak to the Pastor or an elder before
communing, please feel welcome to come up during the Supper to receive a blessing. Indicate you would like a
blessing by crossing your arms over your heart. If you would like to commune with us in the future, please
speak to the Pastor after the service and express your holy desire.
Preface
Page 194
Distribution Hymns:
As with Gladness Men of Old
The People That in Darkness Sat
The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning
Arise and Shine in Splendor
Nunc Dimittis
Recessional Hymn: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
LSB 397
LSB 412
LSB 399
LSB 400
LSB 396
Page 199
LSB 394
THIS WEEK WITH THE LORD
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Sunday January 11
9:30am
9:50am
10:30am
12:00pm
6:30pm
6:40pm
7:30pm
1:45pm
9:00am
3:00pm
9:30am
9:45am
9:30am
9:50am
10:30am
12:00pm
Bible Study
Sunday School
Toddler Bible Time
Divine Service with Holy Communion
Youth Bible Study
Confirmation
Choir
BSLS board meeting
Thorvaldson Care Home
Chapel @ BSLS
Bible Study
Pastor’s Winkel at St. JamesPastor’s office hours till 12:45
Bible Study
Sunday School
Toddler Bible Time
Divine Service with Holy Communion
Youth Bible Study
THOSE WHO SERVE US TODAY
Communion Assistants:
Organist:
Acolyte:
Ushers:
Altar Guild:
Greeters:
Counters:
Howard Slater, Alan Vaage
Kevin Scott
Sydney Harakal
Lorraine Weir, Jenny Hildebrand, Norman Walker
Stacey Katyrynuik
Robert & Sandy Katyrynuik
Debra Wutke, Roger & Kris Lapointe
2015 Budget: $ 229,200.00
Less Amount Received To Date: $ 4582.00
Offerings to Be Received: $ 224,618.00
LAST WEEK WITH THE LORD
January 4, 2015
Attendance: 70
Communion: 60
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In Our Prayers: Karen Parisien, Ted Bomback, Pastor Dale Mohr, Brent Becker, Vivian
Amison, Vic Amison, Judy Penner, Jayne Putland, Wilma McGilvray, Carol Bulas and Mildred
Anderson.
Baptismal Birthdays this week: Rianna Macleod, Eric Fouillard & Ruth Pera.
New church directories will be printed and distributed to active congregation members in
January. Please ensure that the church office has your current contact information. Thank you.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the lunch program at Siloam Mission on Saturday
February 7th, 11:15-2:00p.m. please sign up on the sheet posted in the narthex. A group of 10
volunteers are required. There's a Place for You....alongside all other volunteers who serve at
Siloam Mission to help the less fortunate. We need 4 for the drop-in and 6 for the kitchen.
The Lutheran Hour – January 11th – “Are You Qualified?” (Romans 6:1-11) with Rev.
Greg Sseltz. Hear this inspirational message on CKJS 810 AM on Sunday at 12:30 pm. You can
also hear streaming audio and pod-casts at www.lutheranhour.ca
In Thailand the cultural norm is for women to associate and teach
other women and children about our Saviour Jesus Christ. In
Southern Thailand Arpon, wife of Rev. Suchat Chujit, works with
her assistants to lead Bible classes for children and youth in the
Phang-Na district. This grant will provide transportation costs and
a small monthly stipend for three years.
The Deaconess in Thailand doesn’t have any English, neither her
husband, Rev. Chujit. Other people who might speak English have not
been able to assist her in reporting. She teaches Sunday School on a regular basis and helps Pastor
Chujit with the catechesis on weekends.
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book
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