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Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran ChurchSt. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church N6466 Hwy G Neillsville, WI N6414 Hwy 73 Neillsville, WIWELSPastor Nathan Wilke – pastorwilke@ Parsonage – 715-743-2480 Christie – 715-743-3416 Cell phone -308-660-2648-4571929843The congregations of Immanuel and St. John’s Lutheran churches welcome all visitors. We hope and pray that your worship with us will be a spiritual blessing to you. Please come back and worship with us again. As you leave would you kindly introduce yourself to our pastor and please sign the guest book, which you will find in the back of church.The congregations of Immanuel and St. John’s Lutheran churches welcome all visitors. We hope and pray that your worship with us will be a spiritual blessing to you. Please come back and worship with us again. As you leave would you kindly introduce yourself to our pastor and please sign the guest book, which you will find in the back of church. January 17, 2021 2nd Sunday after EpiphanyGod Shows Himself and calls us to serve Him. OUR PATH OF WORSHIPBefore the service begins, worshipers may wish to say a silent prayer to God. Helpful prayers may be found in the very front of the hymnal (located in each row), on pages 10 and 11 and pages 134-139. Those who will be receiving Holy Communion today may wish to read “Personal Preparation for Holy Communion” on page 156 in the front section of the hymnal.Opening Hymn: 5611 Lord, speak to us that we may speakIn living echoes of your tone.As you have sought, so let us seekYour straying children, lost and lone.2 Oh, lead us, Lord, that we may leadThe wand'ring and the wav'ring feet.Oh, feed us, Lord, that we may feedYour hung'ring ones with manna sweet.3 Oh, teach us, Lord, that we may teachThe precious truths which you impart,And wing our words that they may reachThe hidden depths of many a heart.4 Oh, fill us with your fullness, Lord,Until our very hearts o'erflowIn kindling thought and glowing wordYour love to tell, your praise to show.M: In the name the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.M: Beloved in the Lord: let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy SpiritC: Amen.Prayer of the Day:M: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.M: Let us pray.Almighty God, you gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world. Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and believed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever.C: AmenThe WordFirst Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10God reveals himself at an important turning point in Israel’s history and calls Samuel to the prophetic office.Psalm of the Day: Psalm 67May God be gracious to us and bless us????and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth,????your salvation among all nations.May the peoples praise you, God;????may all the peoples praise you.May the nations be glad and sing for joy,????for you rule the peoples with equity????and guide the nations of the earth.?May the peoples praise you, God;????may all the peoples praise you.?The land yields its harvest;????God, our God, blesses us.May God bless us still,????so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. AmenSecond Lesson: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20Paul warns Christians about perverting Christian liberty into sexual immorality. We use our bodies to show that we belong to Christ and to show that the Holy Spirit lives in us.Verse of the DayM: Alleluia. He said to me, “You are my servant in whom I will display my splendor.” Alleluia.C: (Sung) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Gospel Lesson: John 1:43-51As Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael to follow him, he shows his divine knowledge of all things and promises his disciples that they will see even greater things. They respond by following his call and by sharing the good news with others.Nicene Creed:We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.Hymn of the Day: 86 1 The only Son from heaven, Foretold by ancient seers,By God the Father given, In human form appears.No sphere his light confining, No star so brightly shiningAs he, our Morning Star.2 Oh, time of God appointed, Oh, bright and holy morn!He comes, the King anointed, The Christ, the virgin-born,Grim death to conquer for us, To open heav'n before usAnd bring us life again.3 Awaken, Lord, our spirit To know and love you more,In faith to stand unshaken, In spirit to adore,That we, through this world moving, Each glimpse of heaven proving,May reap its fullness there.4 O Father, here before you With God the Holy GhostAnd Jesus, we adore you, O Pride of angel host.Before you mortals lowly Cry "Holy, holy, holy,O blessed Trinity!”Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-10Sermon Theme: Listen to the LordPrayer of The ChurchOur 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.Closing Prayer:M: Blessed Lord, you have given us your Holy Scriptures for our learning. May we so hear them, read, learn, and take them to heart, that being strengthened and comforted by your holy Word, we may cling to the blessed hope of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.C: Amen.M: The Lord bless and keep you.The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.The Lord look on you with favor and + give you peace.C: Amen.Closing Hymn: 5621 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above,Of Jesus and his glory, Of Jesus and his love.I love to tell the story Because I know it's true;It satisfies my longings As nothing else can do.Refrain:I love to tell the story; 'Twill be my theme in gloryTo tell the old, old story Of Jesus and his love.2 I love to tell the story, For those who know it bestSeem hungering and thirsting To hear it like the rest.And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song,'Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long. [Refrain]Suggested Silent Prayer as candles are extinguished:That, when next he comes with glory And the world is wrapped in fear,He may shield us with his mercy And with words of love draw near.Honor, glory, might, dominion To the Father and the SonWith the everlasting Spirit While eternal ages run!Amen.Last Week’s Attendance: Globe – 40 Christie – 41Announcements ChristieAnnual Meeting will be held today following the morning service.GlobeDonations: Received a donation of $200 from Larry Beyer. Received $127.00 from Thrivent Choice.Annual Meeting: Will be held on Sunday, January 31st. ................
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