10:45 a.m. contemporary service - Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

fourth sunday
after epiphany
contemporary worship
10:45am
february 1, 2015
about today’s service
In Psalm 111 God shows the people the power of God's works. For the
church these are ways of pointing to the unique authority people sensed in
Jesus' actions and words. We encounter that authority in God's word, around
which we gather, the word that trumps any lesser spirit that would claim
power over us, freeing us to follow Jesus.
P: Pastor
L: Lector
C: Congregation
+ Gathering +
We gather together to praise God and receive His love.
Announcements and Songs of Praise (10:30am)
“Power of Your Love”
Verse 1
Lord, I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed,
Flowing from the grace that I found in You.
And Lord I’ve come to know the weaknesses I see in me
Will be stripped away by the pow’r of Your love.
Chorus
Hold me close, let Your love surround me.
Bring me near, draw me to Your side.
And as I wait I’ll rise up like an eagle,
And I will soar with You.
Your Spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love.
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Verse 2
Lord, unveil my eyes, let me see you face to face,
The knowledge of Your love, as You live in me.
Lord, renew my mind as Your will unfolds in my life,
In living ev’ry day in the pow’r of Your love.
Chorus (2X)
Tag: And I will soar with You, Your Spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love.
By Geoff Bullock © 1992 Word Music, Inc.
“How Great is Our God”
Verse 1
The splendor of the King clothed in majesty,
Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice.
He wraps Himself in light and darkness tries to hide.
And trembles at His voice, and trembles at His voice.
Chorus
How great is our God, Sing with me.
How great is our God, and all will see how great.
How great is our God!
Verse 2
And age to age He stands and time is in His hands.
Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End.
The Godhead three in one, Father Spirit Son.
The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb.
Chorus
Bridge (2X)
Name above all names, worthy of all praise.
My heart will sing, How great is our God!
Chorus (3X)
Tag: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Words and music by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves and Ed Cash © 2004 worshiptogether.com songs
“Come, Let Us Return to the Lord (Gloria)”
Verse 1
Come, let us return to the Lord.
Come, let us return to the Lord.
Fill this room with sound, let the praise resound.
Come, let us return to the Lord.
Come, let us return to the Lord.
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Come, let us return to the Lord.
Let’s fill this room with sound, the praise of God resound.
Come, let us return to the Lord.
Chorus
Gloria, gloria, Lord, our eyes are fixed upon You.
Gloria, gloria, Turn our hearts to You again.
Verse 2
Welcomed to the table of the King.
Welcomed to the table of the King.
Homeless and ashamed, the Savior called our names.
We’ve been welcomed to the table of the King.
Chorus
Bridge
Look what You’ve done,
Look what You’ve done.
All that we have is Yours alone.
What can we give?
What offering?
You deserve more than the songs we sing.
Verse 3
So let mercy rise like praise to Your throne.
Let mercy rise like praise to Your throne.
Father, touch Your church ‘til justice fills the earth.
Let mercy rise like praise to Your throne.
Chorus (2X)
Tag 4X: Again.
By Brenton Brown and Matt Maher © 2008 spiritandsong.com/Thankyou Music CCLI #5232040
Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church! Please sign the red Worship Witness booklet
to record your attendance with us this day, and indicate how many are
communing. Then pass the booklet to the worshipers beside you in your row. If
you are a guest, you are encouraged to fill out the visitor card as well, placing it
in the offering basket or handing it to the pastor at worship’s end. Name tags
are also available for you to wear---we would be delighted to greet you by
name. When the service concludes, first-time guests are invited to go to the front
desk in our Gathering Space---we have a welcome gift for you!
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Welcome
(Stand)
Confession and Forgiveness
P:
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C.
Amen.
P:
As God’s beloved sons and daughters, let us remember our need for
reconciliation with God and one another.
Silence for reflection and self-examination.
P:
C:
God of the nations,
in baptism you anoint us to be your holy people in the world, yet we have
not been faithful to you. We have not loved our neighbor. We have not
reached out to the poor, the hungry or lost. Forgive us, and fill us with your
light, that we may delight in your goodness and serve you with joy,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
P:
In Christ the grace and mercy of God are revealed; in Christ your sins are
forgiven. Walk, then, as children of the light.
Amen.
C:
Song……………………………………“The Battle Belongs to the Lord/Awesome God”
Verse 1
In heavenly armor we’ll enter the land,
The battle belongs to the Lord.
No weapon that’s fashioned against us will stand,
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Verse 2
When the power of darkness comes in like a flood,
The battle belongs to the Lord.
He’s raised up a standard, the pow’r of His blood,
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Chorus
Our God is an awesome God;
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, pow’r and love,
Our God is an awesome God.
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Verse 3
When your enemy presses in hard, do not fear,
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Take courage, my friend, your redemption is near,
The battle belongs to the Lord.
Chorus (2X)
Tag (2X): Our God is an awesome God.
“The Battle Belongs to the Lord”: by Jamie Owens-Collins © 1985 Fairhill Music “Awesome God”: by Rich Mullens
© 1988 Edward Grant, Inc.
Greeting
P:
The grace of God which extends to all nations in Christ Jesus through the
work of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C:
And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
P:
Let us pray. Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your
radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring
wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all
creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C:
Amen.
(Sit)
+ Hearing the Word +
We listen to the story of God’s mighty acts for the sake of His people.
Psalm of the Day (NLT)……………………………………………………………….Psalm 111
L:
Praise the LORD! I will thank the LORD with all my heart as I meet with his
godly people.
C:
How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should
ponder them.
L:
Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.
C:
Who can forget the wonders he performs? How gracious and merciful is our
LORD!
L:
C:
He gives food to those who trust him; he always remembers his covenant.
He has shown his great power to his people by giving them the lands of other
nations.
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L:
C:
L:
All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy.
They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.
He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant
with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
C:
Reverence for the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. The rewards of
wisdom come to all who obey him. Praise his name forever!
Second Lesson…………………………………………………………..1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Paul is concerned about how some Corinthian Christians use their freedom in Christ
as license to engage in non-Christian behavior that sets a damaging example to
other, impressionable, believers. Christians have a responsibility to each other that
their behavior does not cause a sister or brother to sin.
Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that "all of us possess
knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to
know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3but anyone
who loves God is known by him. 4Hence, as to the eating of food offered to
idols, we know that "no idol in the world really exists," and that "there is no God
but one." 5Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on
earth — as in fact there are many gods and many lords — 6yet for us there is
one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and
one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we
exist. 7It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have
become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat
as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8Food
will not bring us close to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no
better off if we do. 9But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow
become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if others see you, who possess
knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their
conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to
idols? 11So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are
destroyed. 12But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound
their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if food is a
cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of
them to fall.
L:
C:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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(Stand)
Gospel Acclamation: “Celtic Alleluia”
Gospel……………………………………………………………………………..Mark 1:21-28
The story has barely begun, and already the battle is joined. Jesus sides with
humanity against every force that would bring death and disease. These forces
recognize Jesus and know what his power means for them. This, however, is only
the first fight. The war will go on much longer.
21Jesus
and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came,
he entered the synagogue and taught. 22They were astounded at his
teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24and
he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you
come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." 25But Jesus
rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" 26And the unclean
spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27They
were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, "What is this? A new
teaching — with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they
obey him." 28At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding
region of Galilee.
P:
C:
The gospel of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
(Sit)
Children’s Story
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Sermon
“The Battle Begins”
Pastor Easton
(Stand)
+ Confession of Faith +
We state what we believe through the Apostles’ Creed. We are united with
Christians throughout the world who also use this creed to confess their faith.
Apostles’ Creed
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.
Prayers of the Church
Following each petition are the words: “Lord, in your mercy. . .”
Please respond with: “. . . hear our prayer.”
Sharing of the Peace
P:
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C:
And also with you.
(Sit)
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Offering
Special Music………………………………………………………………..“Mighty to Save”
Verse 1
Ev’ryone needs compassion, love that’s never failing.
Let mercy fall on me.
Ev’ryone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Saviour.
The Hope of nations.
Chorus
Saviour, He can move the mountains.
My God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save.
Forever, Author of Salvation.
He rose and conquered the grave. Jesus conquered the grave.
Verse 2
So take me as You find me, all my fears and failures.
Fill my life again.
I give my life to follow, ev’rything I believe in.
Now I surrender.
Chorus (2X)
Bridge (2X)
Shine your light, and let the whole world see.
We’re singing for the glory of the risen King.
Jesus. Shine your light and let the whole world see.
We’re singing for the glory of the risen King.
Words & Music by Reuben Morgan & Ben Fielding CCLI #4591782 © 2006 Hillsong Publishing
(Stand)
Offering Response
Song………………………………………………………………………………“Give Thanks”
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the holy one;
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, his Son. (Repeat)
And now, let the weak say “I am strong;” Let the poor say “I am rich,”
Because of what the Lord has done for us. (Repeat)
Give thanks, give thanks.
Words by H. Smith ©1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music, UBP CCLI #1283514
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+ Meal +
When we celebrate communion we remember that Jesus died for us and we experience
His love and forgiveness. As we eat the bread and wine Christ is present with us.
Great Thanksgiving
P:
Christ is here.
C:
The Spirit is with us.
P:
C:
With joy, we lift up our hearts.
And give thanks to the Lord of Life.
P:
How right it is to give you our thanks and praise, O God. What we know of
you is overwhelming, more wonderful than we can ever understand. In the
hidden depths of time you formed the newborn earth according to your
design, and knit us together in our mothers’ wombs. You led your people
by the prophets of old, whose every word went forth with your power.
In these last days you have sent us your Son Jesus. In word and deed he
brought the truth to light and called us to follow him in the way of
discipleship. When the enemies of life put him to death, you raised him up
by your power, and likewise you raise us up and unite us with Christ that we,
too, may be an honored dwelling place for your Holy Spirit.
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: "Take and eat, this is my
body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." Again, after
supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:
"This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me."
Lord's Prayer
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.
Invitation to Holy Communion
P:
The gifts of God for the people of God.
C:
Amen.
(Sit)
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Sharing our Lord's Supper
All baptized Christians are welcome to celebrate the real presence of Jesus Christ
in our Lord’s Supper. Please come forward by the middle aisle, receive the bread,
dip it into the wine, and return by the side aisles. Communion may be received in
bread only, if desired. Non-communing children and adults are invited to come
forward for a blessing. As a gesture of hospitality we use dealcoholized wine (less
than .5% alcohol). In addition, we offer gluten-free wafers available upon request-please ask the pastor at the time of communion.
(Stand)
Post-Communion Prayer
P:
Let us pray. God of glory, in this meal you unite us in the body of your Son.
May we who have been guests at this table grow in love for one another,
that through us your light may shine in all the world, through Jesus Christ
our Lord.
C:
Amen.
+ Sending +
We have heard the Word of God, offered our gifts, and been fed at the table.
Now we are sent out, strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be God’s people in the world.
Blessing
P:
May God, who lightens all our paths, be with you on your journey this day
and always.
C:
Amen.
Song……………………………………………………………..“I Belong To A Mighty God”
Intro
I belong to a mighty God, I belong to Jesus;
I'm guided by His staff and rod, I belong to a mighty God.
Verse 1
I belong to a mighty God, I belong to Jesus;
I'm guided by His staff and rod, I belong to a mighty God.
I am justified by the good gift of the Lord; and I will testify that I belong to a mighty God.
I belong to a mighty God.
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Verse 2
I belong to the Holy One, I belong to Jesus;
His work in me has just begun, I belong to the Holy One.
I am justified by the good gift of the Lord; and I will testify that I belong to the Holy One.
I belong to the Holy One.
Verse 3
I belong to the Lord of all, I belong to Jesus;
I'll stand in Him and will not fall, I belong to the Lord of all.
I am justified by the good gift of the Lord; and I will testify that I belong to the Lord of all.
I belong to the Lord of all.
Verse 1
Deshazo, Lynn, 1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (ASCAP) (c/o Integrity Music, Inc.) CCLI License No. 1283514
Dismissal
P:
Go in peace to spread the light of Christ.
C:
Thanks be to God.
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worship notes
Attendance at our worship services last week was 772. Copies of last week's
sermons are available on the tables in Fellowship Hall, in the narthex, the tract
rack in the Gathering Space, and on our website. Our web address is:
www.trinitycamphill.org
The flowers in the Nave and Fellowship Hall, the communion elements for all
services, and the sanctuary lamp candle, the symbol of God’s abiding presence,
are presented to the glory of God and in loving memory of mother, Mildred E.
Stotler, and their fathers, William J. Stotler and Robert Mozeley, by Bill and Sylvia
Stotler; Dr. James F. Enterline by his daughter, Joan.
If you are seeking a unique way of remembering a loved one, honoring
someone special in your life, or remembering a special date in your own life,
please consider making a contribution to help defray the cost of our worship
elements (flowers, communion elements, sanctuary lamp candles). Due to the
rising costs of floral arrangements, a contribution of $30 is requested. Contact the
church office if you are interested (737-8635).
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leaders
Preacher: The Reverend Nancy R. Easton
Storyteller: Becky Enney
Lector: George Enney, Jr.
Greeters: Kelly MacConnell (head greeter), Kim Shindle
Communion Assistants: Dan and Lyn Reed
Offering Assistants: Joshua Albert, Leah Balasundram, Lily McGeorge, Peter Sheaffer
Ushers: Brian Musselman, Ray Seaman, Margie Walson
Altar Care: John and Sue Artevich
Sound Technician: Dan Henderson
Video Presentation: Chuck Roy
Visual Announcements: Jane Killian
Faith X: Erik Bohn, Kevin Brady, Marianne Brock, Pam Easley, Shannon Jones, Devin Miller,
Jesse Northridge, Tom Reddinger, Mike Schwalm, Paul Walker, Debbie Wilson, Rick Wilson
Nursery Caregivers: Jordan Northridge
Garden of Eatin’: Ray Dumas, Becky Lohr, Sheila Thurston, John West
Portions of the liturgy were reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press
from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2013.
disciples in the making, making disciples
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011-5409
Office: (717) 737-8635
Fax: (717) 730-9297
trinluth@trinitycamphill.org
www.trinitycamphill.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Gathering Space Receptionist: Sunday-Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Staff
Lead Pastor - The Reverend Dr. Jack M. Horner
Ministry Director for Parish Life - The Reverend John H. Brock
Ministry Director for Discipleship - The Reverend Nancy R. Easton
Director of Congregation Care - The Reverend Dr. Guy S. Edmiston, Jr.
Ministry Director for Music - H. Timothy Koch
Director of Youth and Student Ministries - Peter A. Fox
Director of Contemporary Music - Debra D. Wilson
Director of Children and Family Ministries - Kelly C. Falck
Director of Children’s Music - Amy L. Koch
Director of Preschool - Heather F. Rose
Office Manager - Nancy J. Martin
Ministry Director for Finance and Property - Paul A. Hensel
Administrative Assistant for Ministry - Thomas A. Notestine
Director of Nursery Care - Lori Goss
Sunday Morning Receptionist - Criss Floray
Evening Receptionist - Lori Anne McBride, Glenn Plott, Beth Hinkle
Sextons - Russell Brown, Enrique Ramassat, Tyler Rivera
Congregation Council Members
Jennifer Schwalm - President
Richard Jacobs - Vice-President
Becky Lohr - Secretary
Frank Bertovich
Rob Bertrum
Doug Bonsall
Kevin Brady
Kathy Holmes
Charlotte Lazarchik
Kelly MacConnell
Dan Reed
Dave Reeser
Administrative Committee Chairs
Administration & Personnel - Doug Bonsall
Church Property - Dan Reed
Finance - Frank Bertovich
Strategic Planning - Bob Frymoyer
Ministry Team Facilitators
Arts - Mary Haar
Education Ministry - Kelly MacConnell
Evangelism - Craig Staller
Fellowship - Steve Kauffman
IT / AV - Jonathan Lobaugh
Missions - Patricia Graybill
Parish Ministry - Donna Sprowls
Publicity & Communication - Sue Erdman
Social Ministry - Barb Musselman
Stewardship - Dave Maser
Worship - Becky Enney
Youth - Allie Roberts
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