lutheran church of the ascension | atlanta, ga · 2019-01-20 · lutheran service book 590...

Welcome! Please fill out the Record of Fellowship, which is the red book at the end of your pew.

Christ Unser Herr zum Jordan kam Dietrich Buxtehude

Please stand and face the processional cross.

Lutheran Service Book 590 “Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy”

The sign of the cross T may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. Matth e w 2 8 :1 9 b ; [1 8 :2 0 ]

P Dearly beloved, Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Matthew, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” In the last chapter of Mark our Lord promises, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.” And the apostle Peter has written, “Baptism now saves you.”

The Word of God also teaches that we are all conceived and born sinful and are under the power of the devil until Christ claims us as His own. We would be lost forever unless delivered from sin, death, and everlasting condemnation. But the Father of all mercy and grace has sent His Son Jesus Christ, who atoned for the sin of the whole world, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. Matthew 28:18b-19; Mark 16:16a; 1 Peter 3:21

P Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, according to Your strict judgment You condemned the unbelieving world through the flood, yet according to Your great mercy You preserved believing Noah and his family, eight souls in all. You drowned hard-hearted Pharaoh and all his host in the Red Sea, yet led Your people Israel through the water on dry ground, foreshadowing this washing of Your Holy Baptism. Through the Baptism in the Jordan of Your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, You sanctified and instituted all waters to be a blessed flood and a lavish washing away of sin. We pray that You would behold us all according to Your boundless mercy and bless us with true faith by the Holy Spirit, that through this saving flood all sin in us, which has been inherited from Adam and which we ourselves have committed since, would be drowned and die. Grant that we be kept safe and secure in the holy ark of the Christian Church, being separated from the multitude of unbelievers and serving Your name at all times with a fervent spirit and a joyful hope, so that with all believers in Your promise, we would be declared worthy of eternal life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen.

P Do you this day in the presence of God and of this congregation acknowledge the gifts that God gave you in your Baptism?

C Yes, I do.

P Do you renounce the devil? C Yes, I renounce him.

P Do you renounce all his works? C Yes, I renounce them.

P Do you renounce all his ways? C Yes, I renounce them.

P Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty? C Yes, I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

P Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord? C Yes, I believe in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended

into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will

come to judge the living and the dead.

P Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? C Yes, I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the

forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

P Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given you the new birth of water and of the Spirit and has forgiven you all your sins, strengthen you with His grace to life T everlasting.

C Amen.

P Peace T be with you. C Amen.

~ Lord, Have Mercy Mark 10:47

~ Glory to God in the Highest Luke 2 : 1 4 ; Joh n 1 :2 9

2 Timothy 4:22

P The Lord be with you. C And also with you.

P Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

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Joshua 3:1-3, 7-8, 13-17

A The Old Testament Reading for The Baptism of Our Lord is from Joshua, chapter three.

1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning and they set out from Shittim. And they came to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 At the end of three days the officers went through the camp 3 and commanded the people, “As soon as you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, then you shall set out from your place and follow it.

7 The LORD said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. 8 And as for you, command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, ‘When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’”

13 And when the soles of the feet of the priests bearing the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of the Jordan, the waters of the

Jordan shall be cut off from flowing, and the waters coming down from above shall stand in one heap.” 14 So when the people set out from their tents to pass over the Jordan with the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people, 15 and as soon as those bearing the ark had come as far as the Jordan, and the feet of the priests bearing the ark were dipped in the brink of the water (now the Jordan overflows all its banks throughout the time of harvest),16 the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap very far away, at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan, and those flowing down toward the Sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, were completely cut off. And the people passed over opposite Jericho. 17 Now the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan, and all Israel was passing over on dry ground until all the nation finished passing over the Jordan.

A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Li turg i ca l t ex t ; Psa lm 8 9 :2 0 , 1 , 2 6 -2 8 ; ant ip h on : Psa lm 1 17 :1 -2 a ; 9 6 :8

Antiphon Composer : Jonathan Mueller

Cantor introduces f i rst t ime, then congregation sings second t ime:

L Behold the Lord, the rul- | er, has come,* and the kingdom and the power and the glory are | in his hand.

C I have found David, my | servant;*

with my holy oil I have a- | nointed him.

L I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, for- | ever;* with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all gener- | ations.

C He shall cry to me, “You are my | Father,*

my God, and the Rock of my sal- | vation.”

L And I will make him the | firstborn,* the highest of the kings | of the earth.

C My steadfast love I will keep for him for- | ever,*

and my covenant will stand | firm for him.

C 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.

C Antiphon

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

A The Epistle is from 1 Corinthians, chapter one.

26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to

nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Please stand and face the processional cross.

Lutheran Service Book 603 (stanzas 1-2) “We Know That Christ Is Raised”

© John B. Geyer. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011488.

Public domain

Matthew 3:13-17

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the third chapter.

P 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus was

baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him;17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Lutheran Service Book 603 (stanza 3) “We Know That Christ Is Raised”

© John B. Geyer. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011488.

Public domain

Sitting

Lutheran Service Book 404 “Jesus, Once With Sinners Numbered”

Standing

[1 Timothy 2:1-4]

P Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

After each petition:

P Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen.

Matthew 5:22-24; Ephesians 4:1-3

Following the prayers, please greet one another in the name of the Lord by saying, “Peace be with you,” as a sign of forgiveness and reconciliation in preparation for worthy reception of the Holy Supper.

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Wiegenlied Edward Grieg

Jessica Luhrs, clarinet

Matt. 3:15 – “But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.’ ” Fulfilling all righteousness is not a task we are up to. The reason God sent His Son into the world is to fulfill all righteousness for us, to do what we could not do. The whole of Jesus’ life, everything He did and said, was one great offering to the Father in our stead to fulfill all righteousness for us. With our righteousness fulfilled in Jesus and given to us in Baptism – our hearts now overflow with thanksgiving and praise.

Standing

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; for at His Baptism Your voice from heaven revealed Him as Your beloved Son, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him, confirming Him to be the Christ. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

~ Holy, Holy, Holy Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross.

Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Kneeling or sitting forward

Ma t th ew 6 :9 -1 3

P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: 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.

Mat th ew 2 6 ; Mark 1 4 :2 2 -2 4 ; Luke 2 2 :1 9 -2 0 ; 1 Cor inth i ans 1 1 :2 3 -2 5

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

~ The Peace of the Lord Jo h n 2 0 :19

~ Lamb of God Joh n 1 :2 9

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About participation in the Lord’s Supper:

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as he says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but his very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with him and with one another. Our Lord invites to his table those who trust his words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as he forgives and loves us, that they may show forth his death until he comes.

Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor. [Those coming to the altar for a blessing rather than Holy Communion are asked to cross their arms over their chest.]

For further study, see Matthew 5:23f.; 10:32f.; 18:15-35; 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 11:17-34.

(Above is the “Model Communion Card Statement” from Theology and Practice of the Lord’s Supper, a 1983 report by the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.)

Musicians of Ascension

I saw water from the Temple, from its right-hand side, alleluia;

and all to whom this water came were saved and shall say: Alleluia, alleluia.

Lutheran Service Book 596 “All Christians Who Have Been Baptized”

Standing

~ Song of Simeon Luke 2:29-32

P Let us pray. O God, for our redemption You gave Your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross and by His glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of the enemy. Grant that all our sin may be drowned through daily repentance and that day by day we may arise to live before You in righteousness and purity forever; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Numbers 6:24-26

Please remain standing and face the processional cross.

Lutheran Service Book 594 “God’s Own Child I Gladly Say It”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Divine Service, Setting Two from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

Presiding Minister The Rev. David V. Miller, Pastor Lay Assistant(s) Justin Ledford, Elder

Edie Durden, Acolyte Organist Debbie Dickensheets, Director of Music

Musician(s) Jessica Luhrs, soprano/clarinet Laura Negus, soprano Ginnie Little, alto Kim Reagan, alto/flute Zac Lavender, tenor/cello Adrian Popescu, tenor Evan LaVan, bass

Altar Guild Judy Russell/Ruth Henry

Usher(s) Martin Kunkel/Sam Negus Greeter(s)

Richard & Jill Drachenberg

Fellowship Host(s) The Negus family

Presiding Minister The Rev. David V. Miller, Pastor Lay Assistant(s) Matthias Rappe, Elder

Penny Durden, Acolyte Organist Debbie Dickensheets, Director of Music

Musician(s) Jessica Luhrs, soprano Laura Negus, soprano Ginnie Little, alto Kim Reagan, alto/flute Zac Lavender, tenor/cello Adrian Popescu, tenor Evan LaVan, bass

Altar Guild Linda Rathje/Anne Bigelow

Usher(s) Brian Beckman/J.P. Morr Greeter(s)

Anne Bigelow

Fellowship Host(s) The Ledford family

Sunday 1/13

The Baptism of Our Lord Nursery available LCA Ensemble Rehearsal Children’s Sunday School Adult Bible Study: Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist Divine Service with Holy Communion Fellowship Hour Congregational Voters Meeting Open Arms Board Meeting

8:30 – 11:30 AM

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

10:00 AM Following worship

Following fellowship Following fellowship

Monday 1/14

Open Arms LCDC Church Office

7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Closed

Tuesday 1/15

Open Arms LCDC Church Office Adult Bible Study: Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist

7:00 AM – 6:30 PM 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Wednesday 1/16

Open Arms LCDC Church Office Open Arms LCDC Chapel

7:00 AM – 6:30 PM 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

10:00 AM

Thursday 1/17


7:00 AM – 6:30 PM 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Friday 1/18


7:00 AM – 6:30 PM 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Saturday 1/19


Closed Closed

Sunday 1/20

Second Sunday after the Epiphany Nursery available LCA Ensemble Rehearsal Children’s Sunday School Adult Bible Study: Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist Divine Service with Holy Communion Fellowship Hour Church Board Meeting

8:30 – 11:30 AM

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

10:00 AM Following worship

Following fellowship

Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist

Theme: The arrival of Christ at Christmas and our hopeful expectation of His Second Coming on the Last Day reminds us that not only has He come to us in the past and will come again in the future, but that He is here with us presently in the Sacrament. This new fascinating and provocative DVD-based study on the Lord’s Supper (or Eucharist) will give all participants a greater appreciation for the miracle that happens every Sunday and its meaning for our everyday lives.

From the producer: Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and its members. It is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation.

Day & Time: Sundays, at 9:00 A.M. Tuesdays, at 10:45 A.M.

Location: Sundays in church fellowship hall Tuesdays in church overflow room

Men’s Group: Bible Study

Theme: Calling all guys! Mark your calendar for the last Saturday of each month for a regular time of prayer, fellowship, and study of God’s Word together. Breakfast will be provided too! Please share your input at this preliminary meeting as we brainstorm a game plan moving forward.

Day & Time: Saturday, January 26 at 9:00 A.M.

Location: Church overflow room

Congregational Voters Meeting

Theme: Calling all members! We’ve got a lot of exicitng things in the works and we want you to play a part. Please plan to join us for an important meeting as we consider the 2019 church budget and elect congregational officers.

Day & Time: Sunday, January 13 immediately following the Divine Service

Location: Church sanctuary

Stepping Stone Mission

Theme: Stepping Stone Mission, the LCMS outreach to the needy in Atlanta is seeking help. During these cold winter months, they are asking for more donations of blankets, coats, hats, gloves, and mittens—pretty much anything to keep warm. Please bring such articles of clothing in new or like new condition and drop them off in the church office.

Day & Time: Donations will be collected through the month of January

Location: Donations received in church office

1-1-1 Mission Campaign

Theme: For less than the price of one visit to Starbuck’s, you could contribute a month’s worth of financial support toward our Lord’s mission work in the English District. 1-1-1 is a new campaign to raise $1/per person/per week. That means that by giving $4 each month, just $52 a year, everyone in the district can give toward the work of getting the Gospel out to those in our community. Just think what could happen if every person in the English District did this! Right now, the English District is supporting Concordia Lutheran Mission in Myerstown, PA. But this money goes toward eight other startup congregations, including two Spanish-speaking churches and several college ministries. Please consider playing a part in the mission of our English District! Dollars may be contributed in the designated 1-1-1 Mission box located in the narthex.

Congregational Luncheon

Theme: Join your brothers and sisters in Christ after church every fourth Sunday of the month for a family meal! Last names that begin with A-L are invited to bring a hot dish to share (usually crock pot or steam tray is best), and last names M-Z are welcome to bring a cold dish. Plates, napkins, cutlery, and beverages will be provided. Bring your appetite!

Day & Time: Sunday, January 27 following Divine Service

Location: Church fellowship hall

Superbowl Party

Theme: Who's ready for another rip-roaring good time at the annual Superbowl Party?! The Morrs have graciously offered to host again this year. Burgers, sausages, wings and beer will be provided, but you're also welcome to bring an additional beverage and side/snack to share. Game on!

Day & Time: Sunday, February 3 at 4:00 P.M.

Location: The Morr home (address in directory)

In Celebration

Birthdays

Sam Negus, 1/19

Rebirthdays (Baptismal Anniversaries)

Edie Durden, 1/13

Wedding Anniversaries None this week

Membership Anniversaries Edie Durden, 1/13

In Need

Recent Requests

Janet Evans (stepmother of Kati Durden), for health and healing. Mary Grace Evans (mother of Kati Durden), for health and healing. Persecuted Christians in Pakistan, where the faithful face discrimination throughout

the school system.

Ongoing Requests

Jack and Carolyn DeLong, for health and healing. Hannibal (Hank) Durden, for growth and development. Willard and Wilma Meyer (grandparents of J.P. Morr), for health and hope. Heidi Schnakenberg (niece of Clara Smith), for health and safety. Rev. Dr. Jonathan & Dcs. Cheryl Naumann, missionaries to the Dominican Republic, &

all synodically deployed missionaries. Lutheran Church of the Ascension & Pastor David Miller Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Ctr & Director, Barbara Collins LCMS President Matthew Harrison & all synodical officials English District Bishop Jamison Hardy & all district officials

Darlene Beckman, Church Secretary...….…x128 [email protected]

Debbie Dickensheets, Director of Music..…x131 [email protected]

The Rev. David V. Miller, Pastor……….....x127 [email protected]

Jeni Miller, Social Media & Communications Manager

[email protected]

Homero Salgado, Maintenance Manager.....x129 [email protected]

Sig Johnson, Business Manager…...…….….x130 [email protected]

Brian Beckman, Congregational President [email protected]

Darlene Beckman, Chair of Education [email protected]

Anne Bigelow, Chair of Altar Guild [email protected]

Richard Drachenberg, Congregational Treasurer [email protected]

Justin Ledford, Chair of Stewardship

[email protected]

Jessica Luhrs, Congregational Secretary

[email protected]

J.P. Morr, Chair of Elders [email protected]

Lauren Morr, Chair of Evangelism [email protected]

Tiffany Satoris, Chair of Open Arms Board [email protected]

Clara Smith, Chair of Property

[email protected]

Restrooms are located to the right of the church entrance, down the hallway. Please see an usher if you need assistance.

Children are always welcome and encouraged to be in worship! For those who need it, however, we have a staffed nursery located down the hallway in the preschool. It is intended for children from birth to age 5. Hours of operation are 8:30 – 11:30 A.M.

For your convenience, a baby changing station is located in both the men’s and women’s restrooms on this level, just down the hall. For further privacy, a mother-infant station, which includes a rocking chair and changing table, is available in the enclosed lounge of the women’s restroom downstairs.

Each Sunday your child may pick up a “busy bag” from the stand in the Narthex. Each busy bag has different books and activities for your child to keep them busy during the Divine Service when they are unable to focus. Please return the pouch and its contents to the stand in the Narthex at the end of the service. This way the pouches will be clean and ready for the next Sunday’s service.

Resources for personal devotions as well as understanding Lutheran faith and worship, are available to anyone gratis in the narthex by the bulletins: - Portals of Prayer: Quarterly devotional resource for

private prayer. - A Simple Explanation of the Christian Faith: Luther’s

Small Catechism in convenient booklet form. - A Simple Explanation of the Church Service: Easy to

understand guide to Sunday’s liturgy in the Divine Service.

- What About . . . Fellowship in the Lord’s Supper: An explanation of one of the Lutheran church’s most misunderstood doctrines. Learn more about the biblical, historic, and loving practice of closed Communion.

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