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Welcome !

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

January 29, 2017

Worship Service – Sunday mornings at 10:30 Adult Bible Class and Sunday school –

Sunday mornings at 9:20

St. Paul Sanctuary

(Northeast corner of Tipton and Walnut)

Peace’s Mission: Connecting, celebrating, and serving in Christ.

Connecting people to life in Jesus Christ

Celebrating our relationship with Christ and the family of faith

Serving Christ by sharing His love with others

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Peace Lutheran Church Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

January 29, 2017

AS WE GATHER

Welcome to Peace Lutheran Church – a special welcome to our guests!

Please take some time during worship to fill out the attendance/prayer card, located at the end of each pew. If you are a guest, we would love to receive contact information so we can respond to your visit with us today.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

INVOCATION

P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

PREPARATION

GATHERING MUSIC “In the Secret” Andy Park

CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS

ALL: Heavenly Father, strengthen us in our times of doubting and weakness. Forgive us for all of the times we’ve sinned against You and others by the things we have done and not done. We leave all this at the foot of the cross of Your Son, Jesus.

Silent Reflection

P: Listen to this good news; your sins have been forgiven. As forgiven people we are God’s people, the sheep of His pasture. Therefore enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks and praise to His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever.

ALL: Amen.

SHARING of PEACE

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SONG of PRAISE “I Love to Praise Him” Jennifer Randolph

(As we sing the song of praise, please pass your attendance / prayer card to the ushers. If you are a first-time guest, please provide your contact information so that we can respond to your visit this week.)

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS

First Reading: Micah 6:1-8 Page 923 (LP: 1447)

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Page 1128 (LP: 1772)

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Page 958 (LP: 1501)

MESSAGE SONG “The Power of Your Love” Geoff Bullock

MESSAGE “Blessed”

THE CONFESSION OF OUR FAITH

Pastor: Let us acknowledge our faith by the words of the Nicene Creed

People: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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SONG of RESPONSE / OFFERING

“Zion is Calling Me” Clint Brown

(In response to His gracious, daily provision, as an act of adoration and praise, we joyfully give back a portion of what our Lord has entrusted to us. If you are a first time guest please do not feel obligated to contribute but you may do

so as the Holy Spirit leads. May God bless every sacrifice we bring!)

SERVICE of the SACRAMENT

Regarding the Lord’s Supper

Peace Lutheran Church and the other congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod share the Scriptural belief that the Lord’s Supper is a sacramental meal that brings us not only Christ’s true Body and Blood with the bread and wine, but also the forgiveness of sins and strength to amend our lives.

Those intending to commune with us may find it spiritually helpful to consider these questions:

1. Am I sorry for my sins? 2. Do I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior? 3. Do I believe He makes His Body and Blood present in this Meal? 4. Am I determined, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to change my sinful life?

WORDS of INSTITUTION

DISTRIBUTION

(For the distribution, the ushers will guide worshippers to the front. The pastor will offer a brief blessing for each ‘table’. A longer blessing for all communicants will be spoken after all have received communion.)

DISTRIBUTION SONGS DVD

“I Will Rise” Giglio, Tomlin, Maher & Reeves

“When I Look into Your Holiness” Perrin

PRAYERS of the CHURCH

LORD’S PRAYER

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BLESSING & SENDING

BLESSING

CLOSING SONG “Christ Is Our Rock” Brad Henderson

The SENDING of GOD’S PEOPLE

P: GO IN PEACE—Connect, Celebrate, and Serve the Lord!

Let all the people say:

C: “Amen!” (Psalm 106:48)

Permission for all lyrics used during worship – CCLI # 2647991 Copies of song lyrics are available upon request from the church office.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Jan 29 after service Souper-Bowl Cook-Off Jan 30 9:30 am Morning Prayer Group Feb 5 9:20 am New Membership Class Feb 11 9:00 am Men’s Bible Study Feb 13 7:00 pm Council Meeting Feb 14 6:00 pm Peace Meal

Last Week (1-22-17)

Worship Attendance: 111 Communion Attendance: 101 General Fund: $1,515.00 Online Giving is available through the church website.

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Notes & News

WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS! We are so glad to have you with us for worship this morning. You are welcome to join us anytime. If you have an interest in joining Peace Lutheran Church or have questions about our ministry, please contact Pastor Scott (810-580-1596), Matt Branham (812-216-3465), or Lance Onken (812-528-2920) any time.

Traveling Lutherans - Traveling Lutherans will be returning to Amish Country on Wednesday,

February 22, 2017. Leaving St. Peter’s church parking lot at 11:30 a.m. we will have a lunch of pancakes, sausage, and freshly made maple syrup at the Bontrager farm at 1:00 p.m. There is a $7.00 donation suggested for lunch. They may be processing the syrup on that day. Following lunch, we will go to the Dutch Barn store and the Rosebud Bakery for lots of goodies. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE. Please call Charlie Nichols at 812-521-4724 or Frances Nichols at 812-530-6898 for reservations and indicate if you plan to drive or want a ride. A wait list will be taken if there are more than 30 interested. Directions will be provided to the drivers.

Redeemer Lutheran Dinner – Redeemer Church, February 18, 2017, 8 oz. New York Strip -

$13.00 or seasoned Pork Chop Dinner - $10.50. Kids’ Meal (Hamburger or Hot Dog) - $4.00. For tickets call 522-2160 (Brenda Bridgewater), 522-7837 (Deloris Wessel) or the church office at 522-1837.

Lakeview Ministries - Where can your children experience Christian growth while riding horses,

canoeing, swimming, doing arts & crafts and playing games? At Lakeview Ministries! Online registration for Lakeview Ministries will open on February 1st at 9:00 a.m. Don’t let your children miss the adventure, joy, and wonder that a week at a Christian camp can bring. For more information, visit www.lakeviewministries.com or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.

A Prayer Group is available immediately following worship at the southeast corner of the

sanctuary. If you have anything that you would like to bring forward to cover in prayer or just feel the need to meet with God please come to the corner and pray with friends that want to pray with you. If you would like to help lead prayers please join us as well. And as always we ask that you keep Peace and all its ministries in your prayers!

Help Re-Stock Our Pantry – A list of needed items is on the bulletin board. ANNOUNCEMENTS – Announcements for the bulletin are due to the office by 8:00 A.M. on

Thursday mornings. Thanks! PRAYER REQUESTS – Please submit requests to Kim Ellerman. Kim may be contacted at 812-

530-7599, or at prayers@seymourpeacelutheran.com. Peace Lutheran Church conducts Adult Bible Class and Sunday school on Sunday mornings

from 9:20 – 10:05.

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SERVING US TODAY (Jan 29th):

Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Nancy Franke Acolyte: Lydia Chandler Greeters: Mark Holtman Jennifer Holtman Ushers: Steve Hackman Debbie Hackman Nancy Stahl Curtis Stahl Sound: Curtis Stahl Power Point: Jeremy Wischmeier Communion Prep: Jane Tormoehlen & Deb Stahl Counting Team: Dawna Rodman & Betty Cooley Donut Pick-up: John & Leta Ahlbrand Fellowship Hosts: Lance & Carol Onken

SERVING US NEXT WEEK (Feb 5th):

Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Terri Roberts Acolyte: Claire Wisler Greeters: Curtis Stahl Carol Otte Ushers: Butch Plumer Gary Cooley Leland Otte Richard Tormoehlen Sound: Volunteer Power Point: Brian Rodman Children’s Message: Teresa Noelker Counting Team: Rick Schuley & Randy Butler Donut Pick-up: Gary & Betty Cooley Fellowship Hosts: Dave & Marcia Bode

Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Roberts P.O. Box 591 810-580-1596 (cell) 812-523-3838(church/office) Pastor’s email:scottroberts60@sbcglobal.net Church email: churchoffice_plc@frontier.com Church Website: www.seymourpeacelutheran.com

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Peace Lutheran Church

SONG LYRICS

January 29, 2017

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“In the Secret” Andy Park

In the secret, in the quiet place In the stillness You are there

In the secret, in the quiet hour I wait, only for You 'Cause I want to know You more

CHORUS: I want to know You I want to hear Your voice I want to know You more I want to touch You I want to see Your face I want to know You more

I am reaching for the highest goal, That I might receive the prize

Pressing onward, pushing every hindrance aside, out of my way 'Cause I want to know You more

(chorus sung twice)

© 1995 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Music Services) Used by permission. CCLI # 2647991

“I Love to Praise Him” Jennifer Randolph

Chorus (O) I love to praise Him

I love to praise Him I love to praise Him

And lift up His holy name

Verse Singing hallelujah Singing hallelujah Singing hallelujah

Unto Jesus our Lord We exalt Him on high

CCLI Song # 12310 Jennifer Randolph

© 1983 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI))

For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2647991

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“The Power of Your Love” Geoff Bullock

Chorus Hold me close, Let Your love surround me.

Bring me near, Draw me to Your side. And as I wait, I'll rise up like the eagle.

And I will soar with You, Your Spirit leads me on In the pow'r of Your love.

Lord, I come to You. Let my heart be changed renewed,

Flowing from the grace That I found in You. Lord I've come to know The weaknesses I see in me

Will be stripped away By the pow'r of Your love.

Lord, unveil my eyes. Let me see You face to face, The knowledge of Your love As You live in me.

Lord, renew my mind As Your will unfolds in my life, In living ev'ry day By the pow'r of Your love.

“Zion is Calling Me” Clint Brown

Chorus Zion is calling me

To a higher place of praise To stand up on the mountain

And magnify His name To tell all the people

And ev'ry nation that He reigns Zion is calling me

To a higher place of praise

CCLI Song # 647194 Clint Brown

© 1996 Dayspring Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com

CCLI License # 2647991

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“I Will Rise” Giglio, Tomlin, Maher & Reeves

Verse 1 There's a peace I've come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail

There's an anchor for my soul I can say it is well

Pre-Chorus

Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won He is risen from the dead

Chorus

(And) I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow no more pain

I will rise on eagle's wings Before my God fall on my knees

And rise I will rise (I will rise)

Verse 2 There's a day that's drawing near

When this darkness breaks to light And the shadows disappear

And my faith shall be my eyes

Bridge And I hear the voice of many angels sing

Worthy is the Lamb And I hear the cry of ev'ry longing heart

Worthy is the Lamb (REPEAT)

Worthy is the Lamb

CCLI Song # 5183450 Chris Tomlin | Jesse Reeves | Louie Giglio | Matt Maher

© 2008 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) spiritandsong.com (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com

CCLI License # 2647991

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“When I Look Into Your Holiness”

When I look into Your holiness, When I gaze into Your loveliness,

When all things that surround me become shadows in the light of You, When I’ve found the joy of reaching Your heart, When my will becomes enthralled in Your love,

When all things that surround me become shadows in the light of You,

I worship You; I worship You. The reason I live is to worship You.

I worship You; I worship You. The reason I live is to worship You.

(repeat whole song)

Words and Music by Wayne and Cathy Perrin. © 1980, Arr. © 1992 Integrity's Hosanna! Music. CCLI # 2647991

“Spirit Song” John Wimber

O let the Son of God enfold you With His Spirit and His love,

Let Him fill your life and satisfy your soul. O let Him have the things that hold you

And His Spirit, like a dove Will descend upon your life and make you whole.

Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.

O Come and sing the song of gladness As your hearts are filled with joy,

Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name. O give Him all your tears and sadness,

Give Him all your years of pain, And you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name.

Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs..

Used by permission. CCLI # 2647991

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“Christ Is Our Rock” Brad Henderson

Verse 1 Who can we run to when the winds of life come blowing?

Who can we lean on in the storm? Who's our foundation? On Whom does our hope rest?

Who has been an anchor in our past?

Chorus 1 Christ is our Rock, the Rock we can stand on. Christ is our Rock, the Rock we can build on.

Christ is our Rock, the Rock will last on, thru out eternity. Christ is our Rock, the Rock we can lean on. Christ is our Rock, the Rock that is stable.

He is our Rock and we are able to stand here and sing Christ is our Rock!

Verse 2 Why do we tremble when the Lord says He’s our anchor?

When will we dare to trust His Word? The Lord God is mighty so put your hope in Him.

He will set your feet upon a rock!

Used by permission. CCLI # 2647991