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Announcements
Welcome to guests and visitors! Everyone is invited to the coffee hour
following the service in the fellowship hall downstairs, during which we will
celebrate January birthdays. The hall can be reached by the outside ramp or the
stairway behind the conference room. The elevator is currently inoperable.
If you wish a report of your giving for 2013, contact the church office (562)
598-8697, or send an email, redeemer_lutheran@verizon.net, and leave a
message.
Bible class under the leadership of Nancy Luebben is set to begin on this
Wednesday, January 29 at 12:30 p.m. We will be studying the Sunday
Scripture lessons.
The funeral for Kathe Luise Maning was held on Friday. She died on January
17, and her niece, Elisabeth Etienne arrived from France the day before. Kathe
got her wish of seeing her.
Check the dedication listing of your quilt block to see if it is as you want it. List
is on the little table in the narthex. Next Sunday will be the last time to do so
before a permanent list is made.
The 2014 flower chart is on the bulletin board. Requesting a single bouquet is
$15 and two is $30. Please indicate if one or two bouquets by place a 1 or 2 by
your listing. When there is only one an additional person may sign-up.
A reminder to all committee chair persons: Annual Reports for the Annual
Meeting on Sunday, February 9th are due in the office by this Tuesday, January
28th at 9:00 a.m. You may e-mail your report to:
redeemer_lutheran@verizon.net or put them in the Secretary mail slot in the
hall by the office.
A website which features the congregation’s monthly newsletter can be
accessed at www.redeemerlutheransealbeach.com. It is in color.
Our Respite Center meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fellowship hall.
Call (562) 596-1209 for information on registration and volunteering. If you
have a few hours you can donate as a volunteer please contact the above
number.
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REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
OF LEISURE WORLD
13564 ST. ANDREWS DRIVE
SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
(562) 598-8697
e-mail: redeemer_lutheran@verizon.net
website: www.redeemerlutheransealbeach.com
“Follow me, and I will make you fish for
people.”
WORSHIP SERVICE
JANUARY 26, 2014
RD
3 SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
WORSHIP SERVICE
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
“ . . . He called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and
followed Him.” Matthew 4:21-22
PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISSION MOMENT
Flo Nesland
Just as He called the first apostles, Jesus calls each of us to follow Him, too. We
are not expected to leave our current life and our families behind, but we are
expected make our service to Jesus a part of all that we do.
“We Praise You, O God”
GATHERING HYMN
Last Sunday’s Attendance: 80
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Guidelines for prayer list:
We are requesting all members (and friends) to please call the church office
and leave a message requesting prayer regarding any illnesses, surgeries,
procedures, and treatments regarding you, church members, and family members.
Please also notify us when the prayers are no longer needed. Our pastor is also
available after Sunday morning service for personal prayer. Let him know as you
leave services and he will meet you at the altar rail immediately following “the last
person out of church”.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
P
Silence is kept for reflection.
C
Holy and faithful God, 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.
Amen.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our Members: Shirley Anderson, Bea Bander, Doris Borsdorf, Vern Crawford,
Margaret Deaton, Patti Drumm, Liz Goodrow, Shirley Holland, Christine
Hughes, Geri Lein, Jean Lucero, Helen McDowell, Dorothea Moll, Ken
Newsham, Christine Osterberg, Kathy Ovard, Lillian Smith, Nina Smith,
Marilyn Ventura, Larry Vozel, and Martha Ziegler;
And Our Family Members and Friends: Shawn Barton, Steve Beatty, Roman
Bentley, Rose Betancourt, John Bonner, Carol Bryan, Jimmy Buchanan, Karen
Capria, Pamela Carkagis, Caren Condon, Julie Carlson, Rich Carlson, Anna
Dow, Eileen Dow, Nelly Dow, Jenny Fast, Joel Faulk, Lucy Fitch, Doris
Geesing, John Graber, Pauline Hamric, Paul Higgenbotham, Judith Kerrins,
Michael Kincaid, Amy Luebben-Rivera, Cynthia Luff, Mary Matthews, Don
McDowell, Jon Messinger, Glen Nagel, Chuck Nieto, Joe Nieto, Zida Noriega,
Crystal Orr, Jesse Rhodes, Rachel Sapikowski, Jann Shaffer, Mavis Smith, Josh
Wolley, Bryce Young and Jeff Zeigler.
We also remember those confined at home, in hospitals, or in nursing homes.
And, always pray for peace.
Please pray for the family and friends of Kathe Maning who joined the Church
Triumphant on Friday, January 17th.
Let us come into the light of Christ, confessing our need for God's mercy.
C
PRAYER OF THE DAY
C
Lord God, your loving kindness always goes before us and follows
after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways
of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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Emergency Pastoral Care: Whenever you are in need of emergency pastoral care
and Pastor Gil is not available, contact Pastor Mark Will at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church (562) 430-3444. Larry Norlander and Margo Geesing [our secretary] also
know how to reach Pastor Gil.
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WE HEAR GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED
THE LESSONS
First Lesson
Isaiah 9:1–4
Second Lesson
1 Corinthians 1:10–18
Gospel Lesson
Matthew 4:12–23
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
(Congregation stands and sings verses 1 and 2 of “I Want to Walk as a
Child of the Light” following the Second Reading & verse 3 after the
Gospel Reading)
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Pastor: ------------- Rev. Gil Moore, home phone is (562) 430-7999
Organist: ---------- Sharon Heck
Altar Flowers: are given by: Pastor Gil and Lavona Moore in Honor of
their daughter Lisa's 55th birthday.
Everyone please, remember to turn off your cell phones and pagers. Please,
complete an attendance registration slip (from pew rack) and place it in the
offering plate. Thank you!
THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY
Presider: Pastor Gilbert Moore; Acolyte: Carmen Leslie; Greeters: Beverly
Dinning and Lottie Dolby; Ushers: Margaret Deaton, George Koehm, Lavona
Moore, and Barbara Schuyler; Reader: Juanita Townsend, Prayer Leader:
Violet Quist; and our Hospitality Host and Altar Guild.
“Call to Follow”
SERMON
THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER
Today -------------- Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrated at Coffee
Fellowship in Fellowship Hall
Tues. --------------- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Office Hours
2:00 p.m. – Outreach Visitations
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Respite Care
NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLED
Wed. --------------- 12:30 p.m. – Bible Class starts
Thurs. ------------- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Office Hours
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Respite Care
Next Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Communion Service
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The Gospel Lesson is from Matthew chapter 4 verses 12–23
HYMN OF THE DAY
“O Master, Let Me Walk with You”
12
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.
He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory
of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that what had been spoken through the prophet
Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15"Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by
the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles — 16the people who sat in
darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow
of death light has dawned." 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, "Repent,
for the kingdom of heaven has come near." 18As he walked by the Sea of
Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his
brother, casting a net into the sea — for they were fishermen. 19And he said to
them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." 20Immediately they left
their nets and followed him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other
brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their
father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left
the boat and their father, and followed him. 23Jesus went throughout Galilee,
teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom
and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
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Reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Scripture
quotations (except psalms) from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 Division of Christian
Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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APOSTLES’ CREED
C
The Second Lesson is from 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 10–18
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived
by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He
ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the
Father. He will come again 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.
OFFERING AND TITHES
“Will You Come and Follow Me”
CHOIR ANTHEM
10
Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you,
but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. 11For it has been
reported to me by Chloe's people that there are quarrels among you, my
brothers and sisters. 12What I mean is that each of you says, "I belong to Paul,"
or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." 13Has
Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the
name of Paul? 14I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and
Gaius, 15so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16(I did
baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I
baptized anyone else.) 17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim
the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not
be emptied of its power. 18For the message about the cross is foolishness to
those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Offertory Response
In gratitude and humble trust
We bring our best to day
To serve your cause and share your love
With all along life’s way.
Tune: Azmon
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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Guided by the light of Christ, who has been made known to the nations, we offer
our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.
THE LESSONS
INTRODUCTION
Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow
him. In Jesus the kingdom of God has come near. We who have walked in
darkness have seen a great light. We see this light most profoundly in the
cross—as God suffers with us and all who are oppressed by sickness, sin, or
evil. Light dawns for us as we gather around the word, the font, and the holy
table. We are then sent to share the good news that others may be "caught" in
the net of God's grace and mercy.
The First Lesson is from Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1–4
But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he
brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the
latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the nations. 2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great
light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness —on them light has shined.
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You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before
you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4For the
yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their
oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.
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OFFERTORY PRAYER
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A brief silence.
Prayer Leader let us pray.
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Have mercy, O God.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
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BLESSING
P
May the God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine
brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the +
Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always.
C
Amen.
SENDING HYMN
SENDING HYMN
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult”
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult”
(See Page 8)
DISMISSAL
Congregation is reminded to stand and face the rear of church for the
Dismissal at the end of the service. This gives you an opportunity to view
the stained glass window of the ascending Christ giving a blessing. And
it encourages the congregation to take the blessings of this worship into
the week ahead.
P
Go in peace. Christ is your light.
C
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
Copyright hymns are reprinted under One License.net #A-709132
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