Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 12, 2017
Lutheran Book of Worship – Setting 1
Please stand as you are able when indicated by *
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Brief Order for Confession & Forgiveness p. 56
* HYMN: Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing #499
* Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie (“In peace let us pray to the Lord…”) p. 57-58
* Hymn of Praise (“This is the feast…”) p. 60-61
* Prayer of the Day p. 62
First Reading (bulletin insert)
Psalm (bulletin insert)
Second Reading (bulletin insert)
* Gospel Acclamation p. 62
* Holy Gospel (bulletin insert)
Children’s Message
Sermon “The Ultimate Catechism”
* HYMN: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word #230
* Apostles’ Creed p. 65
* Reception of New Members We welcome into our membership
today, Marcia and Lee Bailey, and Judy and Scott Hinrichs.
* The Peace
Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards…”) p. 66
* Great Thanksgiving & Sanctus p. 68-69
* Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 69, 71
(“Lamb of God”) & Distribution of Communion p. 72
*Post-Communion Blessing
* Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord…”) p. 72
Benediction & Amen p. 74
* HYMN: O Master, Let Me Walk with You #492
* Dismissal
Postlude
The altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God by
Sherry and Andy Hurst in loving memory of Katherine Hammond.
Announcements
Welcome to our Visitors! Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you as you join us in worship this morning. Please fill out a visitor card, available from an usher, and place it in the offering plate today. We are happy that you are here and desire to get to know you better. If you have questions or are interested in hearing about membership, please see Pastor Ryman or contact him using the information on the front of this bulletin.
Holy Communion
All are welcome to receive this gift of life, who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is truly present in, with, and under the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. We encourage young children be brought forward for a blessing. __________________________________________________________
New Classes Beginning today, Pastor Ryman will be teaching a four-week class in the coffee-fellowship area for those interested in joining Grace. Topics include the essential of the Christian faith, Lutheran distinctives, and “the Grace journey.” Beginning today, a 12-week video series on the Lutheran Confessions and Luther’s Small Catechism, taught by the Rev. Dr. James Nestingen, will be shown in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to fellowship with coffee and doughnuts, before classes in the kitchen area.
Lent
Grace is invited to Nazareth Lutheran Church for a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Bingo, Feb. 28, 6pm, Ash Wednesday service, Mar 1, 7pm, and midweek Lenten meals and services, led by Prs. Powers and Ryman, beginning Mar 8, at 6pm. (460 Bethania-Rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC)
Disciples in Service today, February 12 Ushers: Judy and Scott Hinrichs Organist: Steve Holland Lay Reader: Nicole Hurst Acolyte: Ruby Hurst Communion Assistants: Lee and Marcia Bailey
Disciples in Service next Sunday, February 19 Ushers: Rob Maxey, Marc Voigt Organist: Steve Holland Lay Reader: Debbie Voigt Acolyte: William Roberts Communion Assistants: Holly and Dan Alloway
Grace Lutheran Church Grace: a gift from God, a place for you.
Meeting at Hayworth-Miller Chapel 108 East Kinderton Way, Advance, NC www.gracenalc.org P.O. Box # 1735, Clemmons, NC
Rev. Mark Ryman, Pastor 336-684-5634 • [email protected] • Christ-Centered • Mission-Driven • Traditionally Grounded • Congregationally Focused