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Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran Church
Prelude, Announcements
Gathering Prayer
P O God, our Maker, Redeemer, and Comforter, we are assembled in your presence to hear your holy Word. We pray that you would open our hearts by your Holy Spirit, that through the preaching of your Word we may be taught to repent of our sins, to believe in Jesus in life and in death, and to grow day by day in grace and holiness. Hear us for Christ’s sake. C Amen.
Chimes
Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness
Leader In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Cong. Amen
L Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open and all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen.
L If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (Silence is kept for reflection) Most merciful God,
C We confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
L Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us, and for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.
Opening Hymn "Rise, Shine, You People" #665
"Rise, Shine, You People"
Greeting
(Setting 3) pg 138
Canticle of Praise "This is the Feast" pg 140
P The Lord be with you.
C And also with you.
P Let us pray…
C Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit, that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Music "He Comes to Us As One Unknown" Senior Choir
First Reading Jonah 3:1-5, 10
L The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God
Psalm 62:5-12 read responsively Psalm Tab
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
L The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God
"Jesus Loves Me"
Especially for Children
Gospel Acclamation "Alleluia" pg 142
Gospel Mark 1:14-20
L The Holy Gospel according to Mark
C Glory to you, O Lord
L The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ
Sermon "Follow Me" Pastor Kristin
Hymn "Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult" #696
Apostles’ Creed pocket on back cover
Prayers of the Church
after each petition: L Lord, in your mercy
C hear our prayer
Offering "Just As I Am" Senior Bell Choir
Great Thanksgiving (Spoken) pg 144
Sanctus pg 144
Words of Institution and Lord’s Prayer pg 145
Communion
Distribution Hymns: #815, #810
Benediction
Sending Hymn "I Love to Tell the Story" #661
Sending Prayer
P O God, we give you our heartfelt thanks that you have taught us what you would have us believe and do. Help us, O God, by your Holy Spirit for the sake of Jesus Christ to keep your Word in our hearts, that we may be strengthened in faith, perfected in holiness, and comforted in life and death. C Amen.
Chimes
Dismissal Postlude
Portions of the service reprinted from LBW, copyright © 1978 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #15216-LIT.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP!
Worshippers are invited to sign the yellow welcome insert. Your public prayer concerns will be shared in worship, while your private prayer concerns will be kept within the weekly prayer fellowship group. Please place in the offering plate or give to an usher.
Holy Communion is served the first and third weekend of each month. We believe that Christ is truly present in the Sacrament, and that through this gift, we receive the forgiveness of our sins, life, and salvation. Visitors who commune in their home congregations are welcome at the table. If you would like to receive communion but are unable to come forward, please notify an usher, who will direct a server to bring the elements to you. White grape juice is available on Sundays for those who prefer it.
Listening devices for those who are hard of hearing are available during Sunday worship from an usher.
Children’s activity bags are located by the entrance to the worship space. Children’s bulletins also available from an usher.
The Radio Broadcast is sponsored to the glory of God by the people of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God by Glenn & Joy Hagen in memory of their daughter Patricia Ann. Her birthday would have been Jan. 12.
All are invited to join us for coffee fellowship in the dining hall following Sunday worship. Thank you to Sandra & Jim Rood, Joyce & Harvey Wiemann, and Teresa Mikkelsen for serving. An elevator, located in the overflow room, is available for your use.
Thank you to today’s Worship Assistants!
Sunday Organist
Suzanne Olawksy
Heritage Pianist
Nick Fosheim
Lector
Marlys Clausen
Acolytes
Sami Chastain
Taylor Eberline
Greeters
Jerry & Kari Somsen
Brittany, Kelsie, Courtney,
Kaelyn, Baylie
Communion Assistants
Jerry & Carol Richardt
Carol McFarland
Announcements
The St. John’s Lutheran Church annual meeting is today at 11:00am. Annual reports are available in the narthex.
Adult Bible Study at the home of Claudette and Dwayne Rehfeld is cancelled this month.
WINTER FUN DAY Sunday, January 29 at Glenn & Joy Hagen Farm beginning at 1:00pm and we will eat around 3:30pm. Ice Fishing, Snow Golf, Broomball and more! Meat provided - bring salad or dessert to share Everyone is welcome Invite your family & friends to enjoy an afternoon beside the lake! There’s a sign-up sheet in the narthex so we can get an estimated number of people. Sponsored by The Men of St. John’s.
Please check the kitchen and take home any pans and containers that might be yours.
January Mission of the Month will be the St. John’s Campership Fund. We are excited that many students are choosing to go to camp each summer through Lutherans Outdoors. Our congregation supports campers so that their cost is reduced to $100 per week. It’s a great investment in our kids! Some of their comments are as follows:
“Some of my best memories were Bible study, singing around the campfire, riding horse and playing night games. I thank our church so much for giving me an amazing opportunity to connect with God through camp. The church is a safe and loving place to be!”
Courtney S., grade 10, Klein Ranch
“I loved free time, games and canteen. I learned that Jesus is always with us and never leaves our side. The church is a place to worship God, to receive forgiveness of our sins and to be a sanctuary for prayer. Camp is a lot of fun and I think you should go!” Jake S., grade 8, NeSoDak
“Bible study and meeting new friends were my favorite things to do at camp. We learned about the steps of Jesus’ life on the walk of faith. I used my time at camp to learn about Jesus and to be a good friend. I had a blast at camp and I cried when I had to go home because I loved camp!” Janessa S., grade 4
2012 Chili with the Bishop Join Bishop David Zellmer and members of the South Dakota Synod Staff for homemade chili, engaging conversation and bible study around our new synod vision "That All May Be Fed". Come be a part of the conversation at one of the following dates and locations:
January 31 - 6:00pm Joy Ranch, Watertown (7 miles NW of Watertown on HWY 20)
February 2 - 6:00pm Good Shepherd Lutheran, Aberdeen (1429 North Dakota Street)
We hope you and leaders from your congregation can join us. For more information contact the Synod Office at 605-274-4011 or synod@sdsynod.org.
Prayer Concerns
We pray for the health and healing of those who are ill or hospitalized, especially:
Violet Solsaa Jim Rood Ed Stahl Jewel Larson
Ramona Helgeson Kelly (Hortness) Rouge Don Tvinnereim Mallory Snaza
LaVonne Prieb Clarence Dedrickson
We pray for those with ongoing health concerns:
Carman Sakariason Ty Sichmeller Midge Bartling Rev. Robin Schaunemann
Dani Jo Johnson Connie Kast Eleanor Koepp Allison Nielsen
Jewel Sigaty Todd Storley Joy Knutson Lillian Nielsen
Howard Olsen Jan Bergan Kathy Novak
We pray for those in nursing home and those who are home bound, especially:
Judy Barber Marlys Callen Martin Berg Mildred Olson
Luella Holden Eunice Fosheim Landis Nelson Hannah Jensen
Irene Hallstrom Verna Newell Vi Liedtke Chuck Kuecker
Evelyn Rye Clara Acker Jean Wang Evelyn Zubke
Larrie Adams Phyllis Hanse Gordon Hough Keith Quale
We pray for comfort and strength for those who have recently lost loved ones, especially:
The family and friends of Virginia Engstrom, mother to Jewel Larson
The family and friends of Clarence Althoff, uncle to Russ Althoff
The family and friends of Gert Rehfeld, mother to Dwayne Rehfeld
The family and friends of Governor Bill Janklow
We pray for missionaries throughout the world, especially those sponsored by St. John’s:
Anne, Willebroad, and Micah Langdji, Jim & Carolyn Brown, Cameroon
Hopelyn and Wyne, our Kenya children
Natalie Fide, Concordia College senior from Cameroon
We pray for those serving in our military, especially:
Ryan Sjurson Kelly Brekke Drew Valsvig Ryan Rumpca
Jason Valsvig Brett Sichmeller Jim Spears Military Families
We pray for those who are facing challenges, especially:
The poor, hungry and lonely Cruise ship rescue
South Dakota legislature People of North Korea, Syria, Iran
A good start to 2012
We are thankful to our God:
Freedom to worship Daily bread
Opportunities to study the Word Promise of eternal life
Winter recreation God’s many blessings
Healing for Rev. Janet Miller Our Campus Ministries
St. John’s Calendar
Sunday, January 22
9:00am Worship, Holy Communion
10:05am Sunday School / Coffee Fellowship
11:00am St. John’s Annual Meeting
6:00pm Men’s Bible Study
Monday, January 23
NO Bible study at Rehfeld’s this month
Tuesday, January 24
7:00am Men’s Bible Study
1:00pm Quilting
2:00pm Staff meeting
Wednesday, January 25
9:30am Prayer Fellowship, conference room
11:45am Day County Ministerial Association at Golden Age Center
3:40pm Children’s Choir, fireside room
3:40pm Junior Bell Choir, sanctuary
4:15pm Junior Choir/Drama, overflow room
4:45pm Navigators (5-8)
H2H Fellowship/Service
6:25pm Senior Bell Choir, sanctuary
7:00pm Senior Choir, balcony
7:40pm Youth Choir, balcony
8:10pm Youth Bell Choir, sanctuary
Thursday, January 26
10:30am Bible Study, Conference room
2:00pm SunDial Service, Bristol
Saturday, January 28
5:00pm Worship at Heritage
Sunday, January 29
9:00am Worship
10:05am Sunday School / Coffee Fellowship
1:00pm Winter Fun Day at Hagen Farm
6:00pm Men’s Bible Study
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