Sunday Bulletin - Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church

As Christians committed to the belief that we are saved by grace through faith,
the congregation of Mount Carmel exists to GATHER in worship and
fellowship, to GROW in the knowledge and love of Christ,
and to GO in service to a world in need.”
8:45 Traditional Worship
February 8, 2015
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
1701 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-544-2133
www.mtcarmelslo.org
Lutheran Campus Ministry 805-542-0260
www.lcmslo.org
Welcome to Mt. Carmel!
What a pleasure it is to worship together! All of the directions for worship are found in this
bulletin. Music that isn’t printed in the bulletin is found in the cranberry hymn book located
on the shelf under the seat in front of you. The bulletin references this book as ELW
(Evangelical Lutheran Worship) and guides you to the hymn number which is found in large
numbers on the top right hand of the page. We hope that the information on this page will
help to make your worship experience comfortable.
The “Connection Card” which is inserted into this bulletin serves two purposes. Side One
is our means of keeping up with you through the mail (both email and posted mail). Side
Two is how we learn of your prayer needs. Members, please provide your name, but only
fill in contact information if there has been a change. Please follow the instructions on the
card and let’s Connect!
Holy Communion is a sacrament in which we believe Jesus is truly present. All who feel
called by the Spirit are welcome to Christ’s table. The ushers will direct you forward via the
side aisles and kneel or stand at the altar rail. Open your hands to first receive bread. Gluten-free wafers are available; please advise the pastor of your preference when you come
forward during communion. After you have received bread, indicate to the assisting minister if you would prefer an individual glass of wine or grape juice, or the Common Cup of
wine. After receiving, you may stay at the altar rail for a moment to pray, and then return
to your seat. If you are unable to come forward for communion but would like to receive it
at your seat, please indicate so to an usher.
For Little Ones:
Children’s Church is a part of our worship together. Kids, ages 3-9, will be invited to the
fellowship hall for a lesson with our Children’s Church volunteers. They will be brought back
to the sanctuary in time to share in the Lord’s Supper. Children who have not yet communed are welcome to the Lord’s Table to receive a blessing.
Goody bags hang on a small rack in the lobby. They contain toys and other things to keep
children engaged during worship. Grab one and enjoy!
The Cry Room is available if you’d like a private place to be with your infant or toddler
where you can still see and hear the service. It is in the back of the sanctuary and accessed
through the lobby.
Nursery is open during both services as well as during Sunday School between services.
Karen Weber, our nursery teacher, is a professional child care provider. Ask the usher for
directions.
For the not so little:
Hearing aids are available behind the sound board on the wall.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask an usher.
May God bless us all as we worship together!
INTERIM PASTOR: Rev. Bruce Wollenberg
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND TEENS MINISTRY: Ingrid Frokjer
DIRECTOR OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC: Paul Woodring
INTERIM CHOIR DIRECTOR: Ruth Rollefson
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WE GATHER AS A COMMUNITY IN FAITH
Prelude
"Thy Holy Wings"
Swedish hymn, arranged by Richard Webster
Welcome
Opening Hymn
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Greeting
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
Kyrie
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ELW #733
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Opening Prayer
P: Let us pray:
C: Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and
power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and
wholeness, that your good news may be made known
to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord. Amen.
Children’s Church Dismissal
WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD
First Lesson
Isaiah 40:21-31
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been
told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from
the foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers;
who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads
them like a tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and
makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they
planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in
the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and
the tempest carries them off like stubble. To whom then will
you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One.
Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He
who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all
by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power,
not one is missing.
Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is
hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my
God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is
the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He
does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young
will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like ea6
gles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and
not faint.
L: The Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 147:1-11,20
Choir & Congregation
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises | to our God!
How pleasant it is to honor | God with praise!
The LORD re- | builds Jerusalem,
and gathers the ex- | iles of Israel.
The LORD heals the | brokenhearted
and binds | up their wounds.
The LORD counts the number | of the stars
and calls them all | by their names. R
Great is our LORD and might- | y in power;
there is no limit | to God's wisdom.
The LORD lifts | up the lowly,
but casts the wicked | to the ground.
Sing to the LORD | with thanksgiving;
make music upon the harp | to our God,
who covers the heav- | ens with clouds
and prepares rain for the earth,
making grass to grow up- | on the mountains. R
God provides food | for the cattle
and for the young ravens | when they cry.
God is not impressed by the might | of a horse,
and has no pleasure in the speed | of a runner,
but finds pleasure in those who | fear the LORD,
in those who await God's steadfast love. | Hallelujah! R
Second Lesson
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do
not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I
have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted
with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that
in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge,
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so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.
For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself
a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews
I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the
law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not
under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To
those outside the law I became as one outside the law
(though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s
law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak
I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save
some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may
share in its blessings.
L: The Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
Mark 1:29-39
C: Glory To You, O Lord
As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house
of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s
mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him
about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and
lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve
them.
That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were
sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gath8
ered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with
various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would
not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In
the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went
out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and
his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they
said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered,
“Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to
do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Pastor Bruce Wollenberg
Hymn of the Day
“Thy Holy Wings”
ELW #613
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the People
AM: Called to know, love, and follow you, O God, we pray for
the church, the world, and all in need.
Each petition will close with “Lord, in your mercy”
Please respond: “Hear our prayer.”
P: Trusting your love and healing, O God, we commend to you
all for whom we pray, knowing you will hear and answer,
through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
Exchange of Peace
P: The peace of the Lord be with you all.
C: And also with you.
Announcements
Offering:
ELW #200
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Choir & Congregation
Offering Response
Offering Prayer
AM: Let us pray together:
C: Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the
hills were gathered together to become one bread,
so let your church be gathered together from the
ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the
glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.
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WE SHARE THE LORD’S SUPPER
Prayer of Confession and Assurance
P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who spoke light into creation, who calls us to listen and follow, who sends us to shine
like stars.
C: Amen.
P: Let us come before God, confessing our sin.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: Holy and merciful God,
C: we confess that we have sinned against our sisters and
brothers and against you. We cherish the values of this
world. We cause others to stumble. The earth is wounded
by our excess. Have mercy, O God. Forgive us, renew us,
and raise us up on eagles' wings, that we may do your will
with courage and delight. Amen.
P: Hear the voice from heaven:
"You are my own, my beloved."
God gives power to the weary
and strengthens the powerless.
Be cleansed, be healed,
for in the name of + Jesus Christ,
I declare to you the forgiveness of your sins
and the revealing of God's reign.
C: Amen.
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Great Thanksgiving
Preface
P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy... we praise your name
and join their unending hymn:
P: Holy, mighty, and merciful … now and forever.
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The Lord’s Prayer
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.
Invitation to Communion
P: Come to the table of mercy, where the feast of life is spread.
C: Amen.
Communion Hymn
Hymn
“Come Let Us Eat”
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ELW #491
Choir & Congregation
Post Communion Blessing:
P: May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen,
keep, and unite us, now and forever. Amen.
Closing Prayer
AM: Let us pray:
C: Everlasting God, we bless you that you have brought us
to the mountaintop and fed us with the life and light of
your Son. Send us in his name from this place to bring
light into dark corners, healing where lives are torn, and
nourishment to every hungry heart, in the name of Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WE ARE SENT INTO THE WORLD
Blessing
P: God the Father, light-creator; God the Son, Light from
Light; and God the Holy Spirit, light-revealer, bless you
and + give you peace.
C: Amen.
Closing Hymn
“The Lord Now Sends Us Forth”
Dismissal
AM: Go in peace. Share the good news.
C: Thanks be to God!
Postlude
"Concerto in B-Flat" -- G. F. Handel
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ELW #538
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
Pat Vaughan; Don Eggen; in memory of Gene Reis; in memory of Flo
Krumhaus;
PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY:
Chris & Jaime, Colby, and Koen Schultz; Gary & Jeanie Schultz; Karen
Schultze; Linda Schultze; Matt & Deanna Schultze, Allie, Daniel, and
Adrian;
THANK YOU WORSHIP LEADERS
Coffee Hosts: Patti & Marc Frey
Communion Assistants: Nancy Priddy, Lisanne Martinelli
Greeter: Carolyn Baker
Lector: Greg Zocher
Assisting Minister: Rachel Valliere
Nursery: Karen Weber
Children’s Church: Cheryl Garnsey
Ushers: Ed Dresp, Marc Frey, Bob Dwight, Cliff Baker
Flowers:
Altar Guild: Maureen Dresp
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Beyond Sunday Morning Worship
The Interfaith Series continues this week (today) with Carol
McFall, Practitioner (we would call her ‘Pastor’) of the Christian
Science Church of SLO. Come and hear more about the Christian Science faith and the concept of the loving and caring God. Sessions are
at 10 am and 12:30 pm.
Help Welcome and Tell Our Story: You can help tell the Mt Carmel
story to our visitors to the Interfaith Series by welcoming them, introducing yourself and guiding them into the talk location. We have been
having 50 or 60 guests from outside our church each week so there is a
great opportunity to show how Lutherans welcome others. We especially
need some help at the 12:30 time so please stick around a few minutes
after the 11 am service if you can and greet our friends.
LENT Devotion Books Are Here! You can make the 40 days of Lent
make a difference by using the ELCA devotion book, “Grace and Peace:
Devotions for Lent 2015”, now available in the narthex. Our Lenten
Adult Forums, services and individual devotions will be based on the
book and you will want to be part of it. Books are $3.00 each ($5.00 for
large print editions.) Lent begins February 18 with Ash Wednesday.
Lent Services
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A combined Ash Wednesday service will be held February 18, 7pm, at
United Methodist Church.
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Weekly Lenten Vespers at 7pm begin on February 25, featuring
“Holden Evening Prayer” by Marty Haugen.
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Soup Suppers start on the 2nd Wednesday of Lent (February 25) at
6pm, and will continue each Wednesday until March 25.
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A combined Maundy Thursday service will be held here on April 2 at
7pm.
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Good Friday events will be held on April 3 at noon and 7pm, at United
Methodist Church
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Child Care will be available at these services. More information regarding Lent and Holy Week activities will be available here, and in
the March 2015 “Summit”, and in the weekly “Vistas” emails.
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Please pick up your 2014 giving statements and new envelopes
today outside the church.
Next in Adult Education: Pr. Wollenberg will begin a series on the
book of Ephesians Sunday, February 22 at 10:00 am in the multipurpose room. Ephesians will provide themes for our Wednesday Lenten
reflections.
The VERITAS FORUM - an atheist and a Christian discuss education,
achievement, and the point of learning. February 12th, @ 7:30 PM in
the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly.
I would like to thank all my brothers and sisters in Christ at Mt Carmel
for the many prayers, support, beautiful cards, offers of help and of
course the wonderful desserts made for our after-service gathering. Our
Memorial Service for Len was beautiful. A special thanks to all that offered their services that day. We felt surrounded by love from all who
attended to say goodbye to Len and celebrate his life. He will be sincerely missed, and fondly remembered, along with his jokes, his smile
and heartfelt greetings on Sundays.
- Diane Mansell
Chili Chill Out - February 21 - 6pm
Tickets are now available after service for the annual LCM fundraiser.
Chili and cornbread will be provided, with Mac & Cheese available for
the kids. Entertainment is BINGO with lots of great prizes. If you would
like to enter the cookie contest, bring a plate of cookies.
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LCM College group BBQ, TODAY at 12:15
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College Group - MORE LIFE: Wednesday nights at 6pm, starting with
dinner.
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Did you miss the Mexico Trip Update? Go to www.lcmslo.org/mexico
to see a video.
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Sunday, Feb. 8
8:45 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
Traditional Worship
Sunday School/Interfaith Series
Contemporary Worship
LCM BBQ
CAT team meeting
Interfaith Series
Monday, Feb. 9
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Wednesday, Feb. 11
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
LCM Team meeting
N.A. meeting
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Staff Meeting
Stephen Ministry meeting
Praise Band Rehearsal
LCM Dinner and Bible Study
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Friday Morning Garden Club
Lutheran Chicks/Kids with Karen
Bible Study
Thursday, Feb. 12
Friday, Feb. 13
Saturday, Feb. 14
8:00 AM
Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study
Sunday, Feb. 15
DEADLINE
8:45 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
FOR MARCH “SUMMIT”
Traditional Worship
Interfaith Series/Sunday School
Contemporary Worship
Interfaith Series
Monday, Feb. 16
President’s Day—office closed
Portions of Today’s Liturgy printed from: Sunday & Seasons, Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26771,
One License #A-706315, and GIA Publications. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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