The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and ...

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Welcome to Messiah Lutheran Church Baptism of our Lord January 10, 2021

Welcome and Announcements

Introit

Thanksgiving for Baptism

Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water,

the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Amen.

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's

mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved

over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth

life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.

Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.

At the river, your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the

Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,

making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all

we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with

your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the

unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen.

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Gathering Hymn | ELW 458 Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God

Greeting

The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the

communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

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Kyrie

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Hymn of Praise

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Prayer of the Day Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Children Sermon

1st Reading—Genesis 1:1-5 (See Back of Bulletin)

Psalm 29

Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due God’s name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; the Lord makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord bursts forth in lightning flashes. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the Lord all are crying, “Glory!” The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; the Lord sits enthroned asking forevermore. O Lord, give strength to your people; give them O Lord, the blessings of peace.

2nd Reading—Acts 19:1-7 (See Back of Bulletin)

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Gospel Acclamation

Sermon

Hymn of the Day | ELW 304 Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized

The Holy Gospel according to Mark the 1st chapter Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:4-11 (See back of bulletin) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

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Prayers of Intercession

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus,

let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s

creation.

( Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer )

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we

pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come 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.

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Offertory Hymn| ELW 182 Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful

The peace of Christ be with you always And also with you

Offering

Offertory Prayer

God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you , and you

open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table,

that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ,

our redeemer and Lord.

Amen

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Great Thanksgiving

Preface

Holy Holy Holy

Words of Institution

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The Lord’s Prayer

Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: 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

Communion

Lamb of God

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Post Communion Prayer

Blessing The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and (+) give you peace. Amen.

O God, our life, our strength, our food, we give you thanks for sustaining us with the body and blood of your Son. By your Holy Spirit, enliven us to be his body in the world, that more and more we will give you praise and serve your earth and its many peoples, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sending Hymn | ELW 303 Brightest and Best of the Stars

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Messiah Lutheran Church

Light in the Beartooths

Announcements

Join us at 9:30 Sunday mornings for worship on Zoom. You can find the link and the bulletin on our website:

redlodgemessiah.com

Add your name to our mailing list to stay up to date on progress of the new building, worship news, and more.

Email [email protected]

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Be a voice for Hope

Prayer Requests For prayer requests, contact the church office at

446-2430 or [email protected] with accurate information and permission from the person you are adding.

Verna Bickford Manuel Cabanas Nancy Gasparro Nathan Green

Ruth Hilderman Andrea Holmen

Rick Koski Neil Laird

James “Bud” Ridenour Dick Rosekelly DJ Rosekelly Bruce Steel

Christian Strickland Bev Urbaniak Josh Wilker Jim Zenz

Karen Manteuffel Arturo Martinez Olson Family Oster Family

Marietta Johnson Bernie Perry Tallu Quinn

Kenneth Rich

Dismissal

P: Our worship has ended; now our service begins! Go in peace. Serve

the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

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