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Welcome to Messiah Lutheran Church Epiphany V| February 7, 2021

Welcome and Announcements

Introit

Thanksgiving for Baptism

Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water,

the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Amen.

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's

mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved

over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth

life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.

Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.

At the river, your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the

Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,

making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all

we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with

your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the

unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen.

Gathering

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Gathering Hymn | ELW 532 Gather Us In

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Greeting The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Kyrie

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Hymn of Praise

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Prayer of the Day Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Children Sermon

Word

Isaiah 40:21- 31 (See Back of Bulletin)

Psalm 147:1-11, 20c

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 (See Back of Bulletin)

Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! How pleasant it is to honor God with praise! The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel. The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. The Lord counts the number of the stars and calls them all by their names. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; there is no limit to God’s wisdom. The Lord lifts up the lowly, but casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make music upon the harp to our God, who covers the heavens with clouds and prepares rain for the earth, making grass to grow upon the mountains. God provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they cry. God is not impressed by the might of a horse, and has no pleasure in the speed of a runner, but finds pleasure in those who fear the Lord, in those who await God’s steadfast love. Hallelujah!

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Gospel Acclamation

Sermon

Hymn of the Day | ELW 610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come

The Holy Gospel according to Mark Chapter 1 Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:29-39 (See back of bulletin) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

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Prayers of Intercession

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in

need, and all of God’s creation.

...Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your

mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

The peace of Christ be with you always And also with you

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,

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.

Sharing of the Peace

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Offertory Hymn| ELW 182 Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful

Offering

Offertory Prayer

God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you , and you open your hand

in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of

all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord.

Amen

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Great Thanksgiving

Preface

Holy Holy Holy

Words of Institution

Meal

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The Lord’s Prayer

Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: 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

Communion

Lamb of God

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Post Communion Prayer

Blessing The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and (+) give you peace. Amen.

O God, our life, our strength, our food, we give you thanks for sustaining us with the body and blood of your Son. By your Holy Spirit, enliven us to be his body in the world, that more and more we will give you praise and serve your earth and its many peoples, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sending Hymn |ELW 661 I Love to Tell the Story

Sending

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Announcements

• Pastor Ben does “Matins” (the morning prayer service in the cranberry hymnal) most mornings of the week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays you're invited to join

him in the Sanctuary at 9:00 am if you'd like to start your day with a little prayer, scripture, song and masked/socially distant fellowship.

• Messiah's Special Project for February is Lutheran World Relief. Our donation

will support the LWR Mission which is "Affirming God's love for all people, we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and

human suffering." Thank you for supporting this world wide effort

Join us at 9:30 Sunday mornings for worship on Zoom. You can find the link and the bulletin on our website:

redlodgemessiah.com

Add your name to our mailing list to stay up to date on progress of the new building, worship news, and more.

Email: redlodgemessiah@gmail.com

Dismissal

Our worship has ended; now our service begins! Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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Live by faith Share Christ’s Love

Be a voice for Hope

Prayer Requests For prayer requests, contact the church office at

446-2430 or messiahprayers@gmail.com with accurate information and permission from the person you are

Verna Bickford Manuel Cabanas Nancy Gasparro Nathan Green

Del (Delores) Harris Ruth Hilderman Andrea Holmen

Marietta Johnson

Family of Stan Risvold

Dick Rosekelly DJ Rosekelly

Marianne Schapendonk Bruce Steel

Christian Strickland Josh Wilker

Jim Zenz

Rick Koski Neil Laird

Karen Manteuffel Arturo Martinez

Family of Dale Olson Oster Family Tallu Quinn

Kenneth Rich James “Bud” Ridenour

Messiah Lutheran Church

Light in the Beartooths

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