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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 5038 – 19th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140

Church Phone: 654-7746, School Phone: 652-3451 Child Care Phone: 657-5758, Fax: 654-1565

Web Page: www.friedenswels.org

Great are the Works of the Lord.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Great are the Works of the Lord.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Psalm 2

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Epiphany 1 – January 9 & 10, 2016

Pastor David A. Rockhoff Pastor Michael F. Gorte 262-818-3762 262-287-6953

Principal Bruce Babler 360-621-8738

WELCOME We gather today to receive God’s gifts and to praise His holy name. We welcome all guests and members to this service of the Word. Please sign the friendship register located at the end of your pew. If you are visiting with us today, we encourage you to introduce yourself to Rev. Rockhoff or Rev. Gorte. As you prepare for the service today, please note:

Hearing aids and large print bulletins are available. Please ask an usher.

Restrooms are located to the left and right of the main aisle double doors. Should you need it, there is a changing table in the women’s restroom. There is also a parent’s room and a second changing table located downstairs.

Since this time is set apart as holy to the Lord, please turn your phone off.

Holy Communion is celebrated in Sunday’s liturgy. Our congregation is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a family of congregations who pledge themselves to teach and believe and live according to the Holy Scriptures. Christ’s love is our calling and in His Word God gives us a great responsibility to commune only those persons who are members of our confessional fellowship. We want to express our sincere welcome to our guests and assure them that for their spiritual welfare we practice closed communion. Guests desiring to learn more about our beliefs or any teaching of the Bible are asked to speak with one of our pastors. Peace be with you!

Hymns: 299, 89, 93 (3), 297/353, 91 (3,5)

Psalm: 2 (p 65)

Order of Service: Service of the Word & Sacrament (p26)

Sermon Text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon Theme: “The Making of A Savior”

I. One who shares our humanity.

II. One who shares God’s divinity

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FIRST LESSON 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, since

I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be

on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen

one of his sons to be king." 2 But Samuel said, "How can I go? Saul

will hear about it and kill me." The LORD said, "Take a heifer with you

and say, 'I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.' 3 Invite Jesse to the

sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the

one I indicate." 4 Samuel did what the LORD said. When he arrived at

Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They

asked, "Do you come in peace?" 5 Samuel replied, "Yes, in peace; I

have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come

to the sacrifice with me." Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and

invited them to the sacrifice. 6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab

and thought, "Surely the LORD's anointed stands here before the

LORD." 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his

appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not

look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance,

but the LORD looks at the heart." 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and

had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "The LORD has not

chosen this one either." 9 Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel

said, "Nor has the LORD chosen this one." 10 Jesse had seven of his

sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, "The LORD has not

chosen these." 11 So he asked Jesse, "Are these all the sons you have?"

"There is still the youngest," Jesse answered, "but he is tending the

sheep." Samuel said, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he

arrives." 12 So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a

fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, "Rise

and anoint him; he is the one." 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and

anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the

Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went to

Ramah.

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SECOND LESSON Titus 3:4-7 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,

5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because

of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal

by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through

Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we

might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

GOSPEL LESSON Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their

hearts if John might possibly be the Christ. 16 John answered them all,

"I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the

thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you

with the Holy Spirit and with fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand

to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but he

will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."

21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too.

And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit

descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from

heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

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This Week at Friedens

Saturday Worship Service w/Communion – 5:00 pm

Sunday Worship Service w/Communion – 8 & 10:30 am

Sunday School & Bible Study – 9:15 am WELS Co-ed Volleyball 2-5pm

Monday Manor Care Worship Service – 10:30 am

Pastors Study Club – 1:00 pm Evang Meeting – 5:30 pm

Bible Class – 6:30 pm

Tuesday Senior Bowling – 1:00 pm

Forever Praise – 6:30 pm Pioneer Leader Meeting – 7:00 pm

Wednesday Chapel 8:00 am Bible Study – 9:00 am Public School Catechism (Mtg Rm) – 4:30 pm

Church Council – 6:30 pm

Thursday Jesus Cares – 6:30 pm

Saturday Worship Service – 5:00 pm

Sunday Shoreland Festival Choir Worship Service – 8:00am & 10:30 am

Shoreland Special Bible Study – 9:15 am Sunday School – 9:15 am Voters’ Meeting – 11:30 am FPO Winter Warm-up – 1:00 pm WELS Co-ed Volleyball 2-5pm

SUGGESTED NOURISHMENT FOR THE WEEK Sat: Psalm 37, Mark 10 Wed: Psalm 41, Mark 14 Sun: Psalm 38, Mark 11 Thurs: Psalm 42, Mark 15-16 Mon: Psalm 39, Mark 12 Fri: Psalm 43, Genesis 1-3 Tues: Psalm 40, Mark 13 Sat: Psalm 44, Genesis 4-6

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Announcements . . . Shoreland Sunday Worship Service – Jan. 17 Join us for worship on Sunday January 17 and hear the Shoreland Festival Choir at both the 8am and 10:30am services. Between services please join us for a special Bible Study lead by Principal Scriver and Mr. Hunter. The discussion will cover spiritual resiliency. We need to be spiritually healthy so that we can be spiritually resilient for every challenge we face. Help with Brunch for SLHS Festival Choir Friedens will be hosting a brunch for the Festival choir students between services on Sunday, Jan. 17. Help is needed and appreciated! Please contact Laura Barcalow if you can help. DIVINE CALL: Pastor Rockhoff has received a Divine Call to serve at Peace Lutheran Church in Otsego, Michigan. Please keep Pastor and his family in your prayers and feel free to talk to him anytime. A Visioning Workshop Which will explore our ministry and space needs within the church building will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23rd from 9am – 11am in our Gym. We welcome and encourage participation by all members of the church. In order for our Planning Team and architect to plan for the needs of our congregation, we must first hear what your needs are and how the building can better assist our witness. Babysitting will be offered!

7th & 8th Grade Pacer Brunch – Sunday, January 31st This is an informal opportunity to help you learn more about SLHS. Brunch is served promptly at 11:30 am, followed by a brief presentation, a question & answer session concerning the future of your child’s Christian education, and tours of the building. Topics to be covered include: tuition & tuition assistance, planning for college, co-curricular activities, plus STEM and more! We hope you will be able to attend. Please RSVP by Wed., Jan. 27, email ([email protected]) or phone (262-859-2595) with your name, child’s name/school/grade, and number of adults that will be attending. We look forward to seeing you there! SLHS - A Night to Shine Prom - Friday, February 12 from 6-9pm: SLHS is hosting a prom for people age 16+ with special needs. We are still in need of volunteers, but you can also help with donations/loans of items that can be used at the prom such as bean bag chairs, blankets, and sofas. More Info call: 262-859-2595. Thank you in advance!

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Shoreland - Special Needs Prom Dress Drive Shoreland is collecting prom dresses that are clean and in good condition for our Night to Shine Prom. If you have any prom or bridesmaids dresses you would like to donate for the ladies attending the event please bring them to Shoreland by the end of this week. Office hours are 7:30-3:30. Thanks! The 2016 Flower & Bulletin Sponsor sign-up sheets are in the narthex. You can sponsor the Altar Flowers or Bulletin for any Sunday worship. The cost is still only $30, one sponsor per weekend. WELS TOGETHER: Go to WELS.net and signup to have the latest WELS news delivered to your inbox twice every month. Offering Envelopes: Please pick up your 2016 Offering Envelopes, which are available in the narthex. This year we reduced the number of boxes of envelopes we ordered as use of offering envelopes by some members and our high school and college age student members is low. If you did not receive envelopes, but would like them, please let the office know. Generic envelopes will always be made available in the narthex for use as well. "Thanks!" On behalf of the staff here at Friedens, many thanks to one and all for the cards and gifts and Christmas well wishes that we have received. We are truly thankful and blessed to serve you here at Friedens Lutheran Church and School! God's blessings to one and all in the new year. In the Future .... The leadership of Friedens welcomes comments, criticisms and concerns when you have them. In order to answer them, it is important and necessary for you to identify yourself no matter how you voice them. If we do not know who is sending the communications, we cannot answer them and in the process continue to serve you, God's people, to the best of our abilities. Many thanks! BOX TOPS & LABELS are collected year round. If you are dropping off for a specific class please put in an envelope or bag marked with the classroom grade on it. The 2

nd Quarter

ends soon and the count will be done at that time. The classroom that collects the most receives a prize and the honor of “Frieda” in their classroom for the 3

rd Quarter. The box

top and labels collections help Friedens School with the purchase of school and sports supplies – Go Friedens!!

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Start your New Year off Right and join us for Bible Study and Sunday School!

Friedens offers Sunday School for

Ages 3 years old - 6th graders

Between Sunday services

at 9:15am Meet in the Gymnasium.

Friedens Lutheran Sunday School exists to teach our

children the peace they have in Jesus, by sharing the history

of God’s people and the story of Jesus.

Adult Sunday Bible

Hour is offered in the

Meeting Room at

9:15am

7th - 12th grade meets

with Pastor Gorte

in a Classroom.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach

and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you

sing psalms hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in

your hearts to God” (Colossians 3:16)

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Dear Friedens Lutheran ECDP Families, I’d like to welcome you to a new year at Friedens. Thank you for your patience during the changes we have had during 2015. I would like to introduce two of our new employees… Jason Buchholz, a member of Friedens, is our new 3K teacher. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree and has completed the Child Development Associate Credential course. Pauline Morales will work with Jason in the 3’s & 4’s room. Lexi, our current 2’s teacher will be leaving us as of January 15. She is focusing more on her studies at UW Parkside. I will be in the 2’s room until we find a new teacher. Stacey Pfeiffer has accepted a position in the medical field which will allow her to be home with her family most afternoons and evenings. She will stay on as a substitute. If you know of someone that loves working with children please give them my information. Thank you. God’s Blessing on our new year! In Christ’s Service, Mrs. Lisa Finn [email protected] 262-657-5758

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Funeral Richard E. Waas – 12/30/15 – 83 years old Attendance for last weekend:

Saturday – 56 Sunday (8:00) – 103 & (10:30) 113 Total: 272

Our Lord’s Treasury of last weekend Gifts of love received in the name of the Lord

Offerings: $ 8,352.20 Capital Improvement: $ 377.00 Legacy: $ 143.25 Shoreland: $ 353.00 Missions: $ 615.00

Special thank you to. . .

Our Preacher: Pastor Rockhoff

Our Organist: Paula Thusius

Greeters: Please Consider Signing up in the narthex!

Ushers: Mike McDonald, Gerald Glitzky, Jeff Grundman, Joel Ewings

Greeters: (10:30) Gerd & Eva Wiechert

Communion Assistant: (8:00) Ken Leys & Don Kirschbaum (10:30) Derek Lee & Dave Hrycay

Flower Sponsor: Doug & Glenda Kloet’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

Up Next weekend… Our Preacher: Pastor Bauer

Our Organist: Debra Bartel-Schweitzer

Special Choir: Shoreland Festival Choir

Ushers: Gerd Wiechert, Moe Zabel, Mark Bjork, Mark Thusius, Mark Kurth

Greeters: (8:00) Loretta Walker, Jim & Dina & Dorr

(10:30) Moe & Marjorie Zabel