GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS January 15, 2012

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers today are given to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by John Ketcher in memory of John Marvin, twin brother of Jim Marvin, and in thanksgiving for the Lords many blessings. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeters: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeter: Altar Guild: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (Wed. evening) Rev. James C. Walter Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Mason Andrews Joel Junkans Bill Allaben, Bobby Bemberg Tim Loyd, Ed Mahnken Verna, Vera, and Shirley Rieve Pat Funk Bradley Stillman Kevin Ray Ken Ross Rudy Bischof, Rick Camacho Jason Camacho, Richard Sanders Lois Berner and Maxine Biggers Beverly Sanders Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
O Lord, Your Word is power to accuse and power to acquit, it is the power to create and recreate. Through Your Holy Spirit You have called me by the Gospel to be Your child and an heir of everlasting life. Grant that the new life that Your Word has created in me results in my saying, speak, for Your servant hears, so that as I listen to Your Word I may grow in the knowledge of your love, in obedience to Your will and in sharing Your love as I serve my neighbor. I pray this in Jesus holy name. Amen

WELCOME
Welcome to everyone! It is indeed good for you to be here today. St. Paul in his letter to the Romans writes, so faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (Romans 10:17) As we gather around Gods Word this morning let us pray that it accomplishes the purpose for which it was sent. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Restrooms are located on the lower level of this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions please ask one of our greeters or ushers. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion is celebrated in our 10:45 Service this morning. If you are not a member of Grace and desire to receive this Sacrament of Christs body and blood given and shed for the forgiveness of sins, we ask that you first speak with our Pastor so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER
The boy Samuel heard the voice of the Lord calling to him in the temple and answered: Speak, for Your servant hears. God continues to speak to us today in His Word, and we respond as did Samuel, asking our Lord to speak to us as we listen with all of our heart. As we continue steadfast in the Word of truth we grow in faith and in the knowledge that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. The Spirit works through Means, Word and Sacrament, to give to us the incomparable riches of Gods grace, connecting us to the God who made us and then remade us to be His special people who readily desire to hear His Word.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, January 22nd: Third Sunday after the Epiphany, are: The Old Testament Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10, The Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, and The Gospel Reading: Mark 1:14-20.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631
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THE ORDER OF MATINS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: The Only Son from Heaven
Stand The Only Son from Heaven [BWV 601] - J.S. Bach

LSB 402

Psalmody
Antiphon

Opening Versicles

Psalm 51:15; Psalm 70:1

P The Christ has appeared to us.

Venite

Psalm 95:17

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P If I ascend to heaven, you are there! C If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! P If I take the wings of the morning C and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, P even there your hand shall lead me, C and your right hand shall hold me. C 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. Amen

Sit

Antiphon
P The Christ has appeared to us.

Office Hymn: Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens

LSB 589

Readings
Old Testament Reading Psalm
Psalm 139:110 1 Samuel 3:110

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

P O LORD, you have searched me and known me! C You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. P You search out my path and my lying down C and are acquainted with all my ways. P Even before a word is on my tongue, C behold, O LORD, you know it altogether. P You hem me in, behind and before, C and lay your hand upon me. P Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; C it is high; I cannot attain it. P Where shall I go from your Spirit? C Or where shall I flee from your presence? -5Stand

Epistle
P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

1 Corinthians 6:1220

Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the first chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. -6-

John 1:4351

The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ.

Canticle
Te Deum

Responsory

Psalm 119:89; 26:8; Luke 11:28

Sit

Sermon Do You Hear Me?

1 Samuel 3:110

Stand

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Prayer
Stand

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

Lord's Prayer
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C 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

Matthew 6:913

Salutation

2 Timothy 4:22

Sit

Offering

Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens - Johann Pachelbel

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Collect of the Day

P Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Benedicamus

[Psalm 103:1]

Benediction Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following: P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

2 Corinthians 13:14

Closing Hymn: God Has Spoken by His Prophets Collect for Grace Postlude
P O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, You have safely brought us to the beginning of this day. Defend us in the same with Your mighty power and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings, being ordered by Your governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

LSB 583

God Has Spoken by His Prophets - James Niblock

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Acknowledgments

Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Matins Fellowship and Coffee in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Pastor Walters Bible Class Young Women of Grace Bible Class 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 4:30 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 6:00 p.m. Childrens Choir 7:00 p.m. Parish Planning Council NO Tuesday Morning Bible Class 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Club 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class St. Vincents , 4th floor 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. LWML Evening Guild 4:15 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Jan. 17 Kara and David Mainard HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Jan. 22 Lori Dumont, Frank Royster Jan. 24 Shaun Baker, Lily Woodyard Jan. 25 Suzanne Raddle Jan. 26 Adam Long, Susan Mahnken, Harold Wells Jan. 28 Bailey Cannon LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 1/8: 227 (8:15 116 and 10:45 111). Midweek Service 1/11: 14. Offerings: Sunday 1/8: $13,466.10. Midweek Service 1/4: $90.00. Building Fund: $490.00. Fan into Flame: $80.00. Memorials: $225.00. 7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday, at 4:30 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Friday, at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor. PARISH PLANNING COUNCIL will meet on Monday January 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. VOTERS MEETING will be held on Monday, January 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Joel Junkans is our executive director. FELLOWSHIP CLUB will meet for good food and fellowship on Tuesday, January 17th, at 12:00 noon in the downstairs classroom in the church. Join us for chili and the fixings!!! Sammye Sue Harrill and Carole Nichols are providing lunch. LWML EVENING GUILD will meet on Thursday, January 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor for Bible study and to fill valentine bags for our college students and the Sunday School children. Please bring a bag or two of individually wrapped candy to fill the bags. If you have questions call Judy Rivers. PORTALS OF PRAYER for January March, 2012 are on the table in the back of the sanctuary next to the offering envelopes. Please pick up your copy today and recycle your old one when you are finished with it. 2012 ALTAR FLOWERS CALENDAR is posted in the Ushers room at the back of the sanctuary. There are Sundays still available, so please sign up on the date that you would like to place flowers on the altar. For more information, call the church office.
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MON-FRI: MONDAY:

TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY:

THURSDAY: FRIDAY:

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL we are studying the calling of Jesus first disciples with Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael. In Jesus, access to heaven is given to all who believe. You might discuss, How did Philip and Nathanael know that Jesus was the Christ? How do we learn that Jesus is the Christ? SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS Pastor Walters Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. this morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is continuing the study of the book of Exodus. THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will meet for Bible study each Sunday morning in the classroom downstairs in the church. Bible study materials are provided, and child care is available in the church nursery. Contact Gina Junkans for more information. . REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Henry Grever is a patient at Baptist Medical Center. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. Jeanette Keehn continues her recovery at home. Dave Graf continues healing from an injury to his eye.
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SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE - Volunteers Needed to Serve - A sign-up sheet for coffee hosts is posted on the bulletin board by the Parlor. We still need volunteers for Sunday, January 29th and for the month of February. Please take a minute and sign up for the Sunday on which you wish to serve. Talk with Bette Bogart or call the church office if you have questions. Thanks for your help!! 2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES Your 2012 offering envelopes are on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick them up today and throw away your 2011 envelopes. Please note in your 2012 offering envelopes there is one entitled Mission Offering which is to be used for your Fan Into Flame contribution. Unless otherwise designated, any offerings given in this envelope will go toward our Fan Into Flame campaign. 2012 ALTAR GUILD The Altar Guild Schedule for 2012 is on the stand by the breezeway door. Please take time to check the schedule and sign up for the month and service in which you wish to serve. We appreciate all who have volunteered to serve. If you would like to help but have not previously done so, please contact the church office. Thank you for volunteering your time! CONCORDIA SEMINARY FOOD BANK We are continuing to sponsor our project of collecting non-perishable food items and other household items for the FOOD BANK at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Following is a list of some of the items that they are always in need of stocking in the Food Bank: diapers sizes 2-6 (need 3s, 4s, and 5s the most), boxes of cereal, 64 oz juice, peanut butter, canned soup, dish detergent, liquid laundry detergent (approx. 75 oz.), toilet paper (4-packs), and Ziploc baggies (in small quantity boxes). We have someone who can deliver these items to the Seminary on a monthly basis. Her next trip will be after the first of February. Please place your donations on the table in the breezeway. Call the church office if you have questions. THE CALL VOLUNTEER SPRING KICK-OFF - Tuesday, January 24th, at Fellowship Bible Church from 6:30 8:00 p.m. In 2012, The CALL (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime) of Pulaski County will launch a restructured volunteer network called "Friends of The CALL". These positions are non-foster family roles which play a vital, but often behind-the-scene part of The CALL's ministry! Here are just a few: Be an encourager/prayer warrior for a CALL Foster Family - Be a "voice" of The CALL at your church - Work once a month at "The CALL Closet" & assist foster families with children's clothing needs - Help with mailings, reminder phone calls...or hospitality at an event and countless other ways to serve. If you have questions talk with Abby Buchanan or call the church office.
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MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. DOROTHY REMMERT Grandmother of Paula Walter TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger N MEMORY OF MRS. RUTH WILIMZIG Aunt of Robert Wilimzig TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger IN MEMORY OF REV. NORMAN ABBOTT Grandfather of Megan Witte TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Gary and Angie Proud Tim and Sandy Sweeney IN MEMORY OF MR. JOHN MARVIN Brother of Jim Marvin TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bette Bogart Tim and Sandy Sweeney TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Gary and Angie Proud TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof

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