Baltic & East Nidaros Lutheran Parish Christmas 1 Sunday, Dec 31, 2017 Intern Randall Questad
BALTIC AND EAST NIDAROS LUTHERAN PARISH PO Box 198 ~ Baltic, SD 57003 Telephone: (605) 529-5471 E-mail address:
[email protected] www.balticandeastnidaros.org “Like” us on Facebook Intern Randall Questad Phone: 605-940-2646 E-mail:
[email protected] Office Hours: Wednesday ~ Baltic 10:30-12:30 & East 2:00-4:00 .
Parish Administrative Assistant: Sam Beem Office Hours: Tues - Thurs 9:00-3:30 Faith Community Nursing: Marjell Wendland Available: Thursday 9am-3pm 1
LBW SETTING II
PRE-SERVICE WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the Holy One of Israel, the Word made flesh, the Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever. Amen. Gathered in the name of Jesus, let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor. Gracious God, in Christ Jesus you come among us as light shining in darkness. We confess our failure to welcome this light. Forgive us and renew our hope, so that we may live in the light of your grace, and welcome the truth of Christ the Lord. Amen. I bring you good news of great joy for all the people: To you is born a Savior, Christ the Lord. Your sins are forgiven in Jesus’ name. Amen
OPENING HYMN (LBW 55) “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. . . . Almighty God, you wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and yet more wonderfully restored it. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of the one who came to share our humanity, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen HYMN SING—CONGREGATION’S CHOICE
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FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 61:10--62:3 To the people who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, the prophet proclaims that the Lord’s salvation will fully come to pass. Jerusalem will become a shining light to the nations and righteousness and praise will spring up as surely as the earth puts forth vegetation. 10
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11 For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. 62:1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. PSALM: Psalm 148 1 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God in the heights. 2 Praise the Lord, all you angels; sing praise, all you hosts of heaven. 3 Praise the Lord, sun and moon; sing praise, all you shining stars. 4 Praise the Lord, heaven of heavens, and you waters above the heavens. 3
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Let them praise the name of the Lord, who commanded, and they were created, 6 who made them stand fast forever and ever, giving them a law that shall not pass away. 7 Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps; 8 fire and hail, snow and fog, tempestuous wind, doing God’s will; 9 mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars; 10 wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds; 11 sovereigns of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the world; 12 young men and maidens, old and young together. 13 Let them praise the name of the Lord, whose name only is exalted, whose splendor is over earth and heaven. 14 The Lord has raised up strength for the people and praise for all faithful servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near the Lord. Hallelujah! SECOND LESSON: Galatians 4:4-7 Paul seeks to show the Galatians that the purpose of Christ’s birth was to liberate us from the law’s condemnation so that we would be fully adopted into God’s family as sons and daughters. 4
When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. 6And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. 4
JESUS LOVES ME (1st Verse Only)
“LET THE CHILDREN COME” ALLELUIA VERSE (LBW p. 83) GOSPEL: Luke 2:22-40 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 2nd chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. 22 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, [Joseph and Mary] brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), 24and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, 29 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” 33 And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed 35so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” 36 There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. 5
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At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. 39 When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON ~ "Your Salvation" HYMN OF THE DAY (LBW 184) “In His Temple Now Behold Him” APOSTLES' CREED (LBW p. 85) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH SHARING OF GOD'S PEACE OFFERING OFFERING HYMN (LBW p. 86) OFFERTORY PRAYER (LBW p. 87) THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (LBW p. 88) THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD’S PRAYER (LBW p. 91) THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION ALL BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS WHO CONFESS JESUS CHRIST AS LORD AND HIS REAL PRESENCE IN THE BREAD AND WINE ARE WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE COMMUNION HYMNS (LBW 92) “Lamb of God” (LBW 67) “Away In A Manger” (LBW 50) “Angels From the Realm of Glory” (LBW 54) “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” 6
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE (LBW p. 92) POST-COMMUNION PRAYER (LBW p. 94) BLESSING (LBW p. 94) SENDING HYMN (LBW 40) “What Child is This” DISMISSAL P Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Yes we will. Thanks be to God. From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
MEMBERS: Paul Romsdahl Deo Cowley
Vickey Lundstrom David Singsaas
Helen Riswold .
FRIENDS & FAMILY OF OUR MEMBERS: Kris Rise—Daughter of Tom & Becky Siemonsma Mary Bendush ~ Friend of Deb Qualseth Rita Berg—Friend of the community Troy Hinz—Nephew of Curt Qualseth and David Qualseth Jim Aisenbrey— Friend of the Community Zane Schultz—Brother of Kaye Snow Florence McMahon—Mother of Ann Romsdahl Don Koopman—Kim Questad’s Dad
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Decorations at Baltic will be taken down on Sunday January 7, 2018 after church. Next meeting will also be held Sunday, January 7th. We wish to thank you for all the kind wishes and gifts during this Christmas Season. We continue to be amazed and thankful for the many blessings we have received as we have been welcomed into the ministry we share with you at Baltic Lutheran and East Nidaros Lutheran. We wish you all a Happy New Year as we together continue to proclaim this good news of Jesus Christ. Kim and Intern Randall Questad
2018 WELCA BUS TRIP A bus trip is planned for July 26-27, 2018 to St. Paul. The cost is $165-$175 based on double occupancy. Watch for more information that will be provided at the Spring conference held on April 21, 2018 at Our Savior's Lutheran in Sioux Falls or in the next issue of the SD Synodical Women's Magazine.
Tentative itinerary Thursday, July 26: Leave from a church in Sioux Falls yet TBD and time yet TBD Coffee break -your expense Lunch-your expense 2:00 PM Arrive and tour Lutheran World Relief to see how quilts are packaged and shipped. Check into hotel Attend a dinner theatre at Chanhassen. (A Disney production.) Friday, July 27: Continental breakfast at hotel. 8:30 AM Arrive at Global Health Ministry (order a box lunch upon arrival to take for the bus ride home.) 12:30 PM Depart Global Health Ministry Coffee break-your expense Arrive in Sioux Falls 8
The Annual Meeting will be Sunday, January 28th. Snow date will be Sunday, February 4th. Please have all items for the Annual Report to Sam by January 8th. Assembly will be Thursday, January 18th. Join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays 2:00 at East and 5:45 at Baltic. All are welcome!
Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19
Thanks be to God for a great year. Wishing you all many blessings in the new year. 9
POINSETTIAS GIVEN IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
Baltic Lutheran: •
In memory of Elwin Brende, Orpha Brende & Keith Brende from the family
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2 in memory of Lorraine Erickson from Orlando & Dale
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In memory of Adam Lee Thompson & Donald P Lunde from Troy, Ann & Abby Thompson
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In memory of Lucille Hein from the Thompson Family
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In memory of Kenny & Shirley Gunderson from the children, grandchildren & great grandchildren
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In memory of Orill Johnson from Bonnie Johnson & Family
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In memory of Keith Haugen & Joyce Skancke from Jim & Ruth Haugen
East Nidaros: •
In memory of Henry & Lillian Wilson from Thomas Wilson
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In Loving memory of John Leffring, Paul Leffring & Joni Leffring from Janet Leffring & Larry Hemmer
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In Loving memory of Becky’s parents: Robert & Marcella Hembd & Tom’s parents: Gerard & Anastacia Siemonsma From Tom & Becky Siemonsma
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December Noisy Can Baltic: Adam Thompson Foundation East Nidaros: Children’s Inn
Called to Serve BALTIC: Organist: Holly Edelbrock Acolyte: December Ushers: Wayne & Paula Gunderson Lector: Melva Lee Hilmoe December Altar : Joann Moan & Karen Sinding December Deacon: Chuck Hocke Fellowship: Group 4 EAST NIDAROS: Organist: Holly Edelbrock Acolyte: Jayme Schmidt December Ushers: The Krogstads Lector: Jayme Schmidt December Altar Committee: Kathy Hegge
Our Response to God’s Love Joint Morning Worship Attendance: 65 Candlelight Service ~ Dec 24, 2017 Baltic Attendance: 76 Offering: $1,958.57.00 East Nidaros Attendance: 138 General Fund: $2,137.55 Noisy Can: $21.41 Christmas Offering: $287.00 Building Fund: $20.00 11
Here’s What’s Happening Dec 31st—Jan 7th TODAY Baltic
CHRISTMAS 1 9:00 Worship No Fellowship Today
East Nidaros 9:45 Fellowship 10:30 Worship Mon Jan 1
No Activities
Tue Jan 2
No Activities
Wed Jan 3
2:00 Bible Study at East 5:45 Bible Study at Baltic 6:30-7:30 Confirmation
Thurs Jan 4
8:30 Foot Care Clinic 9:00 Bulletin Assembly
Fri Jan 5
No Activities
Sat Jan 6
No Activities
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BAPTISM OF OUR LORD Sunday Jan 7th Baltic
9:00 Worship 10:00 Sunday School & Fellowship 10:00 WELCA meeting
East 9:30 Sunday School Nidaros 9:45 Fellowship 10:30 Worship
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