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Immanuel

Lutheran

Church

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Warm Christian greetings to all who chose to worship together today. May the Lord accept our worship. May each of us find our burdens lighter, our hearts uplifted, and our faith enriched.

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$5 insulated tumblers

available in the church

office

We welcome all visitors to our worship service, we hope that you enjoy our worship service and invite you to our coffee hour. Please feel no need to give an offering because you are our guest.

Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" PreschoolPreschool

Registration 2014-2015 School YearRegistration 2014-2015 School YearSunday, January 12, 2014

Church Members, 9:00-10:30 amOpen to the Public, 1:00-3:00 pm

Children’s activities will be provided!

Immanuel Lutheran Church512 5th St. N.E., Independence, Iowa

319-334-2511

$25.00 Registration Fee

4-Year-OldsChildren must be 4 by September 15, 2014

*Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday Classes:

8:20-11:20 am & 12:00-3:00 pm

(Free)

3-Year-OldsChildren must be 3 by September 15, 2014

*Monday-Wednesday-Friday Classes:

8:30-11:30 am & 12:10-3:10 pm

(scholarships available)

Immanuel Lutheran: An Immanuel Lutheran: An OpenOpen

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The WorldThe WorldMeetsMeetsJesusJesus

Immanuel Lutheran: An Immanuel Lutheran: An OpenOpen

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LETS GET ACQUAINTED! Welcome to worship today. You are invited to fill out the attendance card, located in the pew, and hand it toward the center aisle. The ushers will collect it during the singing of the Response of Praise. Also, note the bright green card in the pew rack where the song books are kept. It is a guide to help you prepare for worship and experience the life transforming presence of God in your life.

It’s a 9 Sunday course starting on January 26th @ 4 pm.

The cost is $99 which includes course and take home kit.

INTRODUCTION In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is

revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named God's beloved children. Our baptismal mission is to proclaim good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God's healing.

INTRODUCTION In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is

revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named God's beloved children. Our baptismal mission is to proclaim good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God's healing.

Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

““Come Just As You Are”Come Just As You Are”

Come Just as you are; Come Just as you are;

Hear the Spirit callHear the Spirit call

Come just as you are; Come just as you are;

Come and see, Come receive,Come and see, Come receive,

Come and live forever.Come and live forever.

Come just as you are Come just as you are

Hear the Spirit CallHear the Spirit Call

Come just as you are; Come just as you are;

Come receive Come receive

Christ the King,Christ the King,

Come and live forever.Come and live forever.

Life everlasting Life everlasting

and strength for today.and strength for today.

Taste the living water, Taste the living water,

and never thirst again.and never thirst again.

Life everlasting Life everlasting

and strength for today.and strength for today.

Taste the living water, Taste the living water,

and never thirst again.and never thirst again.

Come just as you are; Come just as you are;

Hear the Spirit callHear the Spirit call

Come just as you are; Come just as you are;

Come and see, Come receive,Come and see, Come receive,

Come and live forever.Come and live forever.

Life everlasting Life everlasting

and strength for today.and strength for today.

Taste the living water, Taste the living water,

and never thirst again.and never thirst again.

Life everlasting Life everlasting

and strength for today.and strength for today.

Taste the living water, Taste the living water,

and never thirst again.and never thirst again.

Come just as you are Come just as you are

Hear the Spirit CallHear the Spirit Call

Come just as you are; Come just as you are;

Come receive Come receive

Christ the King,Christ the King,

Come and live forever more.Come and live forever more.CCLI Song #1189479 © 1993 Maranatha Praise, Inc., Joseph Sabolick, For use solely with the CCLI Song #1189479 © 1993 Maranatha Praise, Inc., Joseph Sabolick, For use solely with the

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WELCOME &

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAYP: Let us pray, O God our Father, C: at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed

him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are

baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Amen.

READINGS FOR

THE BAPTISM OF

OUR LORD

Isaiah 42:1–9

Psalm 29L: 1Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.C: 2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God's

name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

L: 3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders;the LORD is upon the mighty waters.

C: 4The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor.

Psalm 29L: 1Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.C: 2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God's

name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

L: 3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders;the LORD is upon the mighty waters.

C: 4The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor.

L: 5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon;

C: 6the LORD makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.

L: 7The voice of the LORD bursts forth in lightning ashes.C: 8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes

the wilderness of Kadesh.

L: 5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon;

C: 6the LORD makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.

L: 7The voice of the LORD bursts forth in lightning ashes.C: 8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes

the wilderness of Kadesh.

L: 9The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are crying, "Glory!"

C: 10The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forevermore.L: 11O LORD, give strength to your people; give them,

O LORD, the blessings of peace.

L: 9The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are crying, "Glory!"

C: 10The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forevermore.L: 11O LORD, give strength to your people; give them,

O LORD, the blessings of peace.

Acts 10:34–43

PLEASE STAND

FOR THE READING

OF THE

GOSPEL

Matthew 3:13–17 P: The gospel of the Lord.C:Thanks be to God.

Children’s Sermon

Sermon slide

““I Give You My Heart”I Give You My Heart”

This is my desire to honor You. This is my desire to honor You.

Lord with all my heart I worship You Lord with all my heart I worship You

All I have with-in me I give You praise All I have with-in me I give You praise

All that I adore is in YouAll that I adore is in You

Lord I give You my heart,Lord I give You my heart,

I give You my soulI give You my soul

I live for You aloneI live for You alone

Ev’ry breath that I takeEv’ry breath that I take

Ev’ry moment I’m a-wakeEv’ry moment I’m a-wake

Lord have Your way in me Lord have Your way in me

This is my desire to honor You. This is my desire to honor You.

Lord with all my heart I worship You Lord with all my heart I worship You

All I have with-in me I give You praise All I have with-in me I give You praise

All that I adore is in YouAll that I adore is in You

Lord I give You my heart,Lord I give You my heart,

I give You my soulI give You my soul

I live for You aloneI live for You alone

Ev’ry breath that I takeEv’ry breath that I take

Ev’ry moment I’m a-wakeEv’ry moment I’m a-wake

Lord have Your way in me Lord have Your way in me

Lord I give You my heart,Lord I give You my heart,

I give You my soulI give You my soul

I live for You aloneI live for You alone

Ev’ry breath that I takeEv’ry breath that I take

Ev’ry moment I’m a-wakeEv’ry moment I’m a-wake

Lord have Your way in me Lord have Your way in me

CCLI# 1866132 CCLI# 1866132

1995 By Reuben Morgan Hillsong Publishing 1995 By Reuben Morgan Hillsong Publishing

Admin. by Integrity’s Hosanna MusicAdmin. by Integrity’s Hosanna Music

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.

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCHP: Lord in you Mercy.C: Hear our prayers.

SHARING THE PEACE P: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you.

OFFERING

Instrumental“Breathe”

OFFERTORY PRAYER P: God of all creation, all you have made is good, and

your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine.

C: Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Amen.

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESSAll may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives

all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.C: Amen.P: Let us come into the light of Christ, confessing our

need for God's mercy.

Silence is kept for reflection. You are invited to kneel, sit, or stand as you wish. 

P: Holy and faithful God,C: we so often choose our own way instead of

yours. We think we can evade your commandments. We have spoken in ways that kill, strayed with our hearts, betrayed friends, and hated enemies. We have broken our promises. Search us deeply and create us anew. Lift the

heavy burden of our sin and free us to follow your way of life.Amen.

P: "Call upon me," says the Lord, "and I will answer.“ Our God has come among us to loose every bond and set us free from all that weighs us down.

Receive the forgiveness of all your sins in the name of + Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Savior.

C: Amen.

Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER 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

Instrumental“Amazing Grace”

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.

““Baptized”Baptized”

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Down, down, down, Down, down, down,

I was sinking deep in sin, Killing me, I was sinking deep in sin, Killing me,

killing me from deep within.killing me from deep within.

He put me to death that day He put me to death that day

and the family of God and the family of God

stood up to say:stood up to say:

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Down, down, down, Down, down, down,

in the water down I went,in the water down I went,

Lifted up in a brand new covenant.Lifted up in a brand new covenant.

They made the sign on my brow They made the sign on my brow

and I’ll do it again to remember now.and I’ll do it again to remember now.

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Sing, sing, sing Sing, sing, sing

to the ones who have not heard.to the ones who have not heard.

We’ve been washed in the water We’ve been washed in the water

and the Word.and the Word.

We’ll sing with every breath,We’ll sing with every breath,

We will share his life We will share his life

like we’ve shared his deathlike we’ve shared his death

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

Baptized into the death of Christ Baptized into the death of Christ and raised again to new life.and raised again to new life.

““Baptized”, Jay Beech, 1988 Music, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 231-2478. Baptized”, Jay Beech, 1988 Music, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 231-2478. Used by permission.Used by permission.

SENDINGP: Go in peace. Christ is with you.C: Thanks be to God. P: And all God’s children said…C: AMEN!

SENDINGP: Go in peace. Christ is with you.C: Thanks be to God. P: And all God’s children said…C: AMEN!

Postlude

Instrumental“Joyful, Joyful”

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