GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS February 3, 2013

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His house by Donna Langlais in loving memory of her husband Gary. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Coffee Host: 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 David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Mason Andrews Paula Walter Robert Jones, Robert Nichols Robert Wilimzig, Paul Walter Sally McNabb Sandy Price, Pat Funk Bradley Stillman Jeff Ralston Ken Ross Shaun Baker, Ron Krueger Tim Sweeney, Greg Warren Larry, Faye and Bradley Stillman Dawn Cline, Jon Cline, Lucia Jones Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Almighty God, by your Word of authority You brought all things into being, even as You formed me in my mothers womb. You showed through Your Son, Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, that You have authority over sin, death and the power of the evil one. Grant that I look to You for forgiveness of my sin and the Spirits power to live a new life in Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen

WELCOME
Welcome to Grace! We continue in this season of the Church Year known as Epiphany. During this season we see Jesus revealing Himself as the Son of God. Today He displays authority over evil spirits and physical affliction, but we see His power in the preaching of the Good News of the kingdom of God. We are glad you are here with us this morning! Grace is a family of believers dedicated to sharing the Good News of salvation in Jesus. We believe and confess that this is done as the Means of Grace, Gods Word and Sacraments are shared and administered in their truth and purity. Living as His people we bear witness to His love and mercy shown to us and to all. We recognize that others will know that we are Christians by our love shared in word and deed which is our response to His love for us. If you are visiting it is our prayer that you will realize these things about us as Gods people gathered in this place. If you wish to learn more about our teachings from Gods Word please speak with our Pastor. 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. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. We have a staffed nursery facility for infants and toddlers located downstairs in this building for anyone who has need. Restroom facilities are located downstairs as well as on this floor level across the bridge before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please speak with an usher or greeter.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in our 10:45 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, February 10th, The Transfiguration of Our Lord, are: The Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, The Epistle Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6, and The Gospel Reading: Luke 9:28-36.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

AS WE GATHER
It is now the first part of February and Christmas is a distant memory for many with the exception of the bills that are due from holiday spending and maybe there is still some discussion about the snow event here. In todays Gospel we see a lingering memory of Christmas. We see the Word made flesh being revealed as Gods Son through miracles of healing and the preaching of the Good News. His teaching, healing and preaching were done with authority. Though Christmas may be a distant memory for some, it is a present reality for the Christian.

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Confession of Sins (8:15)

P Almighty God, our maker and redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto You that we are by nature sinful and unclean and that we have sinned against You by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring Your grace for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. C O most merciful God, who has given Your only-begotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of You and of Your will and true obedience to Your Word, to the end that by Your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
Mark 16:16; John 1:12

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: O God of Light

O God of Light - Kenneth Kosche

O God of Light - Kevin Hildebrand

P Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us and has given His only Son to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. To those who believe on His name He gives power to become the children of God and has promised them His Holy Spirit. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. Grant this, Lord, unto us all. C Amen

LSB 836

Confession of Sins (10:45)

Confession and Absolution

Stand The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

Invocation
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.
John 20:1923

Exhortation

Hebrews 10:22; Psalm 124:8; Psalm 32:5

P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

Service of the Word

Introit
P Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up your hand; C forget not the afflicted.
Ps. 10:1618; antiphon: Ps. 10:12

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P The LORD is king forever and ever; C the nations perish from his land. P O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; C you will streng- then their heart; P you will incline your ear to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, C so that man who is of the earth may strike terror no more.

Gloria Patri

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

Gloria in Excelsis

Luke 2:14; John 1:29

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

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

1 Corinthians 12:31b13:13

Stand

Alleluia and Verse

Luke 4:43b

Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

P I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other | towns as well;* for I was sent for this | purpose

Sit

Holy Gospel
Jeremiah 1:410

Luke 4:3144

Old Testament Reading

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

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the fourth chapter.

Gradual

Ps. 117:12a; 96:8

The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise the Lord, all | nations!* Extol him, all | peoples! For great is his steadfast | love toward us,* and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for- | ever. Ascribe to the Lord the glory | due his name;* bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!

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Apostles' Creed (8:15)

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen
Sit

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 T of the world to come. Amen

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness LSB 849

Nicene Creed (10:45)

C 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.

Sermon Whos In Charge?

Stand

Luke 4:3144

Offertory

Psalm 51:1012

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Service Concludes (8:15)

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

Sit

Offering
Stand

Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness - Robert J. Powell

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

Collect
P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen

10:45 Service continues on page 13

Closing Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior

LSB 842

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Postlude

Son of God, Eternal Savior - Ewald Weiss

Proper Preface
P It is truly meet, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; for what had been hidden from before the foundation of the world You have made known to the nations in Your Son. In Him, being found in the substance of our mortal nature, You have manifested the fullness of Your glory. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

Service of the Sacrament (10:45)

Preface
2 Timothy 4:22; Colossians 3:1 Psalm 136

Sanctus

Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:913

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Pax Domini

John 20:19

The Words of Our Lord

Matthew 26:2628; Mark 14:2224 Luke 22:1920; 1 Corinthians 11:2325

Agnus Dei

John 1:29

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Sit

Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table Hymn: O Jesus, King Most Wonderful Hymn: The Lord, My God, Be Praised
Stand

Thanksgiving

Psalm 107:1

LSB 618 LSB 554 LSB 794

Nunc Dimittis

Luke 2:2932

Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Salutation

2 Timothy 4:22

Closing Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior Postlude

LSB 842
Son of God, Eternal Savior - Ewald Weiss

Benedicamus

Psalm 103:1

Benediction

Numbers 6:2426

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 8:15 a.m. Divine Service Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion 3:00 p.m. Financial Peace University MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center MONDAY: 5:00 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 12:00 noon Sit and Sew 4:00 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class at St. Vincents 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir NEXT SUNDAY: 4:00 p.m. Financial Peace University TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, the lesson was about Jesus healing many people (Luke 4:3144). Through many miracles, Jesus shows us His power over sin. Ask your children to tell you who Jesus healed. What were some of the sicknesses the people had? Talk about sinyours, theirs, the worlds and how Satan holds the world in bondage, causing sickness and death. Assure them that Jesus is the Holy One of God, who defeats Satan and frees us from his hold, granting us eternal life in paradise. Emphasize that Jesus has power over sin and sickness, saving the lost by His death and resurrection. PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. Concluding his study of the liturgy this morning, Pastor will discuss our Funeral Service found in the Agenda. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in their classrooms downstairs in the church. WELCOME Today Richard and Anne McIntyre and children Hannah and Matthew are received by Profession of Faith as members of our Grace congregation. Please welcome the McIntyres to our Grace Family. - 21 SUNDAY:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO:

Feb. 3 Bob Bryant, Matt Duncan Feb. 4 Terry Eustice Feb. 5 Robert Jones Feb. 6 Mary Catherine Allen, Ralph Olsen Feb. 7 Ame Andrews Feb. 8 William Allaben II, Samuel Duncan, Austin Hill, Kurt Shrader Feb. 9 John Tyler Lambert

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Gary Proud is recovering following surgery. Bill Jones is recovering from a heart procedure. Irvin Clawitter continues receiving care at home. Marietta Gutierrez continues receiving care at home. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 1/27: 189 (8:15 104 and 10:45 85). Mid-week Service 1/30: 7. Offerings: Sunday 1/27: $5,564.20. Mid-Week 1/23: $40.00. Memorials: $615.00. Building Fund: $225.00. Seminary Scholarship Fund: $100.00. Fan into Flame: $305.00. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY will meet from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. this afternoon in Parker Hall. Please note that this is an hour earlier than they usually meet. 7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Parlor. SIT AND SEW will meet this Tuesday, February 5th, at 12:00 noon in the classroom downstairs in the church. Bring your sewing or craft project and join them for a time of good fellowship. Talk with Sammye Sue Harrill, Carole Nichols or Riley Middaugh for more information. CHURCH NURSERY RENOVATIONS - Members of the Board of Church Properties will hold a brief meeting to gather suggestions and comments on renovations to the nursery on Sunday, February 3rd at 9:45 am in the nursery. The Grace Lutheran Voters Assembly has approved painting and flooring for the nursery and the board would like input from parents and other interested church members on the scope of the renovations. Andrea Faulkner is the board's point of contact for the nursery renovations. - 22 -

YOUTH FUNDRAISER - Super Bowl Subs! Dont forget to pick up your Super Bowl Subs this morning in the kitchen in Parker Hall. They will be available either after Sunday School or after the late service. Thank you for your support of our Grace Lutheran Youth who will be attending the LCMS National Youth Gathering in San Antonio this summer! YOUNG ADULTS OF GRACE Our Young Adult Bible Study continues to meet every other Monday with our next meeting being Monday, February 4th, at 7:00 p.m. We are starting a new topic for our study, so please call or E-mail me at [email protected] for more detailed information and our next meeting location. Vicar David Witte SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOSTS We still have openings in all of March to sign up to serve refreshments between the early service and Sunday School/Bible Class. This is a great time for everyone to visit and for our visitors to get to know our members. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the Parlor; PLEASE take a minute and sign up for the Sunday you can serve. Thanks!!! MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARTHA PILS TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Robert and Marilyn Bell Grace LWML Evening Guild Bert and Shirley Jenkins Ella Thaxton TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Beth Paulson TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Carroll and Doris Holzhauer David and Suzanne Raddle TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Janet Killough Robert and Sheila Wilimzig IN MEMORY OF MRS. DORYSE MARTIN TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger Nancy Finkbeiner - 23 -

IN MEMORY OF MRS. CAROL ZIRBEL Aunt of Paula Walter TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof Robert and Sheila Wilimzig TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Beth Paulson IN MEMORY OF DR. JAMES T. MCALLISTER TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Hazel Harsch IN MEMORY OF MR. JOE EDDY Brother-in-law of Joe and Debbie Craig TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Bill and Mildred Wilkins TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Beth Paulson IN MEMORY OF MR. MARK CATE TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Lois Berner IN MEMORY OF MRS. BETSY WARREN Mother of Greg Warren TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Lois Berner IN MEMORY OF MR. FRED EVANS Brother of Grover Bud Evans TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Lois Berner IN MEMORY OF MRS. RUTH SIELAFF Sister of Mildred Wilkins TO THE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND By Lois Berner IN MEMORY OF MRS. WANDA AMO TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Ella Thaxton

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RESTORE THE ROAR!

Lenten Services 7:00 p.m. Lenten Dinners 5:30 p.m. in Parker Hall
Ash Wednesday Feb. 13th - Rescued from the Rubble (Amos 1:1-2) Dinner served by the Board of Parish Fellowship Chicken Spaghetti Midweek Lent Feb. 20th - Upside Down (Amos 3:1-8) Dinner served by JOY Club - Tacos Midweek Lent Feb. 27th - This Is the Night the LORD Has Made (Amos 5:18) Dinner served by Grace Youth Baked Potatoes with all the fixins! Midweek Lent - March 6th - Grieving for Joseph (Amos 6:6) Dinner served by the LWML Evening Guild - Meatloaf Midweek Lent - March 13th - Locust Here, Locusts There, Locusts Seem to Be Everywhere (Amos 7:1-6) Dinner served by the ACTS Group - Spaghetti Midweek Lent - March 20th - Lion Alert! (Amos 7:10-17) Dinner served by (to be announced at a later date)

Set aside a couple of hours in the middle of your week and join us on Wednesday Evenings during Lent for Worship, dinner and Fellowship.

INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN YOU!!!

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