January 26, 2020 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

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THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY January 26, 2020, 8:15 am - 10:30 am

Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, Minnesota Rev. Drew Bakken, Pastor Rev. Kari Williamson, Pastor

GOOD MORNING & WELCOME TO LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS! Welcome to worship as we come together in praise and thanksgiving to our living Savior!

Holy Spirit, blow through our church with power. Open our hearts to follow your call.

INTRODUCTION Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow him. In Jesus the kingdom of God has come near. We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. We see this light most profoundly in the cross—as God suffers with us and all who are oppressed by sickness, sin, or evil. Light dawns for us as we gather around the word, the font, and the holy table. We are then sent to share the good news that others may be “caught” in the net of God’s grace and mercy.

PRELUDE Two Prelude on “How Lovely Shines the Morning Star,” P. Manz

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

TEMPLE TALK—PR. DAVE STEVENS

GATHERING HYMN “Salvation Onto Us Has Come” HYMN #590 (please stand as you are able) (vss. 1, 2 & 6)

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.

GREETING

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the refining fire of the Holy Spirit, and the peace of God, which surpasses understanding, be with you all. And also with you.

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PRAYER OF THE DAY Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (please be seated)

Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to him belong, they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so.

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE Pr. Kari Williamson

BAPTISM (10:30) “Austin Alan Roettger”

Jesus loves me! He who dies heaven’s gates to open wide; He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. refrain

Public Domain

MUSICAL OFFERING (8:15) “I Then Shall Live,” L. Larson Sharon Taute, Karla Jenson, & Cathy Taylor

(10:30) “Heavenly Light,” A. Kopylow Sr. Choir

READING 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Paul calls on the Corinthians to end their dissensions and share the unified outlook of the gospel. Discord arises when we forget that we belong not to human leaders or institutions but to Christ. Indeed, the unifying word of the cross of Christ is the center of the gospel and the power of God’s salvation.

Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION page 124 (please stand as you are able)

GOSPEL Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus begins his public ministry shortly after John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod. He proclaims the nearness of God’s reign and calls four fishermen to be his first disciples.

The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.

Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

MESSAGE “Power of the Cross” Pr. Drew Bakken

HYMN OF THE DAY “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore” (vss. 1 & 4) HYMN #817 (please stand as you are able, during the last verse)

APOSTLE'S CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

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was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

OFFERING “Salvation Unto Us Has Come,” C. Ore

OFFERTORY “We Give Thee But thine Own” HYMN #686

(vss. 1 & 2)

OFFERING PRAYER God of wonder, you formed us in our mother’s womb, and from mother earth you bring forth this bread and wine. We place them on your table, together with our lives and all that you have made. Open the heavens to us and pour out your Spirit. We wait for your mercy; we long for your peace; we hunger and thirst for Jesus Christ, our banquet of life. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Called together through water and the Word, we boldly pray for the church, the world, and all who long to hear God’s voice.

Holy One, your voice calls us to follow. Thank you for raising up missionaries in every generation and for all who create communities of grace today. Open our hearts to serve you near and far. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of courage, thank you for faithful teachers and evangelists in this and every place. Inspire our faith formation efforts with all generations as you call us to follow you. Bless our children, youth, and adults who engage in learning. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Risen Lord, we marvel at the meaning of your resurrection. Give us faith to place all hope in you as we give thanks for the faithful departed. May their witness help us follow your call. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We place our prayers before you, God, united in your Spirit; through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER 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. (please be seated)

COMMUNION “Now the Silence” HYMN #460 “Jesus, Come! For We Invite You” HYMN #312 “Light Dawns on a Weary World” HYMN #726

POST COMMUNION PRAYER Faithful God, you have kept your promise to us in this meal, nourishing us with the gift of salvation. Now send your servants forth in peace, that we may testify to your goodness and share the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

BENEDICTION May Christ, the wisdom and power of God, and the source of our life together, keep you united in mind and purpose. And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the +Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you always. Amen.

SENDING HYMN “Will You Come and Follow Me” HYMN #798 (vss. 1, 2 & 4)

DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Let your light shine. Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Variation on “Kelvingrove” (Will You Come and Follow Me?), D. Bédard From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #24150. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Christian Copyright Solutions Worshipcast License #7366

We love having guests at Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCC)! We are delighted to have you join us for worship at

LCC this Sunday morning. Please use the white attendance card that is in your bulletin

to let us know who you are so that we can extend our welcome to you. If you have questions about LCC, please feel free to call Pastor Drew or Pastor Kari at 218-963-2564.

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Join us at Luther Crest Bible Camp this Summer!

Our 2020 dates are: July 26 - 31. Explorers (gr. K-2, Sun.-Mon.)

Seekers (gr. 2-4, Tues.-Fri.) Leapers (gr.3-6, Sun.-Fri.)

Witnesses (gr. 6-9, Sun.-Fri.) Register now at: luthercrest.org/camp.html

Group Hold Code: 20LCC726 (Leapers and Witnesses only) Registration deadline: February 14th $250 campership to all

Cancer Support Group Planned For LCC— Pastor Drew and Pastor Kari have been working with Rev. Dr. David Stevens (Pastor Dave is a retired ELCA Pastor and a member of LCC) to begin a cancer support group at LCC. Pastor Dave will be bringing his own story and insights of being full-time parish Pastor for 39 years, a hospice chaplain and walking with his own diagnose of cancer. Pastor Dave was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in February 2018 and continues his treatment of chemo every other week. Our time together will be spent with prayer, bible study, and most importantly a time to share stories and concerns. We also will be planning an opportunity for a regular service of healing in our worship schedule. The group will be open to cancer patients, caregivers, and family and friends. Cancer survivors and their spouses are also invited. The group will help to set the agenda so the group can meet the specific needs and concerns of the members. Pastor Dave, Pastor Drew and Pastor Kari will all be available to address those concerns and needs. If you know of someone who could benefit from this group, please invite them. Pastor Drew and Pastor Kari can be reached through the LCC office at 281-963-2564. Pastor Dave can be reached at 218-966-2217. We look to start in February.

Today we welcome

Austin Alan Roettger

into the family of God.

Join us in rejoicing with his parents

Luke & Amanda Roettger

And sponsors

John & Taylor Enghalm

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Lutheran Church of the Cross - News and Notes January 26, 2020—February 2, 2020

Prayer Requests LCC Members: Nancy Erickson (Bill Erickson’s mom), Gary Rivers, Bonnie Tinnes, Vickie Reph, Sarah Aga, Sue Pratt, Bill Campbell, Mark Boesen, Nora Jabas, Dave Stevens

Friends & Relatives of LCC Members: Ryan Fischer (friend of Lenny Hodgson & Pete Mogenson), Mark Minger (Friend of the Campbell Family), Angie Barnack (Darrell Barnack’s mom), Maury Mogenson (Pete Mogenson’s uncle), Harvey Samson (Midge Shaws’s husband), Nancy Triebel (Sharon Leese’s sister), Tom Betz (friend of Clark & Julie Fillbrandt), Landon Lizakowski (friend of Kari Erickson), Ken Ganske (friend of Marv & Elvera Pelkey), Betti Labs (Lea Anderson’s mom), Tobias Walter (Joy Walter’s grandson), Merrill Semingson (Lorrie Anderson’s brother), Joan Goggins (Diane Fogarty’s sister), Chris Weiss (son-in-law of Gary & JoAnn Rivers), Cori Thompson (Lori Olson’s cousin), Anona Mogenson (Pete Mogenson’s mom), Joan Nyhus (Maureen Schmidt’s sister), Brandon Cram (Mary & Dave Cram’s grandson), Lucille Schellin (Pete Mogenson’s aunt), Marion Peterson (cousin of Erv Gravdahl), Brady Feist (friend of the Campbell family), Jason Winter (friend of Brent & Jana Campbell), Judi Smieja (friend of Brent & Jana Campbell), John Grell (David Grell’s dad), Brandon Heinz (friend of JoAnn Rivers), Lori Dowd (Lois Jensen’s daughter), all of our veterans and active servicemen and women, and those struggling with mental health or addiction issues.

Please call the church office to make updates to the prayer list.

2020 Offering envelopes are in the bottom drawer of the nametag cupboard in the Narthex, labeled in alphabetical order. New numbers have been assigned for 2020, so please get rid of and do not use your 2019 envelopes. If you give electronically, you will not have envelopes.

Game On! All church event. Join us Today, Jan. 26th after the 10:30 worship for lunch and a couple of hours of board/card games. Bring your favorite games to play and learn to play new ones. All ages welcome!

Forum Today: Holy Land Trip Time of Sharing— January 26th 9:30 in Chapel Hall What was it like to walk the streets of Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and float in the Dead Sea? All are invited to see pictures and hear about the pilgrimage to the Holy Land on January 26 during the adult forum. See you on Sunday, January 26.

Our sincere sympathies and prayers to Bonnie Tangen and family on the passing her husband Lester.

A celebration of Lester’s life will be held at a later date. Please keep Bonnie and family and friends in your prayers as they

grieve their loss of Lester.

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Creation Care Green Tip A panel of experts, the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), was created by Congress in 1978 to review the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) scientific methods. According to former board member Steven Hamburg, chief scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, the EPA is neglecting established science and the SAB in rolling back regulations that govern waterways, fuel efficiency, the use of scientific reports, and calculating harm from coal-fired power plants. Even though the SAB has nearly two-thirds of its 44 members appointed since 2017, with the number of industry experts tripled (as the portion of academics has been cut nearly in half), the group is pushing back against the roll-backs even as it is being side-lined. According to the prestigious, non-partisan Union of Concerned Scientists (ucsusa.org), the number of meetings of the SAB was less frequent than any time in the past two decades. URGE YOUR POLICY-MAKERS to insist on credible data that does not exclude scientific studies when formulating policy to maintain the integrity of environmental laws.

MOPS—Volunteers needed. If you love to play with preschoolers or tend to infants, your help is needed Monday, February 3 from 9 am until 11:15 am. For more info, call Lisa Trosdahl 320-232-0695 or lisa.trosdahl@gmail.com.

Prime Timers next meeting will be a potluck on Thursday, February 6th at 11:30 in the Celebration Center. Presentation by DeAnn Barry from The Center in Brainerd. If your last name begins: A-L bring a main dish; M-Q bring a salad; R-Z bring a dessert; if you are single– bring bread or rolls. Any questions, please contact the hosts for the month: Marv & Karen Green, Jim & Cheryl Swanson and Carol Alverson.

Confirmation Mentors Needed: It is our goal to help the young people of LCC build a significant relationship with an adult outside of their regular circle. Weekly in Lent, we would like our Mentors and Mentees to attend Lenten Wednesday Night Worship together, and have a 15 minute (at least) 1 on 1 conversation following worship with a snack. This conversation will help the Mentor and Mentee get to know each other and will be a reflection on the Lenten Message. Mentors, please sign up on the board in the Narthex and Zach will line you up with a mentee. See Zach with questions.

NEMN Men’s Retreat—Feb 21 & 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Registration deadline is Feb. 17th. More info at www.nemnsynod.org under the Lay Leader Network Tab. Featured speaker Rev. Dr. Andrew Root on Faith Formation in a Secular Age. Brochures located outside the church office.

Funeral Committee Volunteers: - Copies of the updated Funeral Groups and Guidelines are available for you to pick up in the Office Manager’s office. Thank you!

Brewing Theology: January 22nd marked the two year anniversary of Brewing Theology! We have spent 24 evenings together digging deeper in our faith. Join us on Monday, 1/27, for another great conversation at Jack Pine at 7pm.

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THIS WEEK AT LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS January 26, 2020—February 2, 2020

Today, 1-26: B-days: 8:15 Worship w/ Communion 9:15 Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 Forum: Holy Land Recap 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/ Communion & Baptism 11:30 Board Game Day & Lunch

MON, 1-27: B-days: Mallory Maine, John Manthe, Teryl Rusch, Kari Stoxen, Chad Wottreng 1:00 Prayer Shawl Group 7:00 Brewing Theology

TUES, 1-28: B-days: Rena Bolt, Bill Ingvoldstad, Matthew Oseland, Nicole Petersen, Dianne Wermager 9:00 Computer Lab 1:00 Staff Meeting & Prayer

WED, 1-29: B-days: Benjamin Anderholm, Stacey Gorr, Hannah Oelke, Everett Robb 8:30 Text Study 4:00 LCC Foundation 5:00 Bells of Praise 5:45 Supper 6:00 King’s Kids 6:20 Worship w/Communion 7:00 Confirmation/Route 56 7:00 Sr. Choir 7:00 HS Youth Group—food packing

THURS, 1-30: B-days: Marsha Thomson 8:30 Thursday Morning Prayer 9:45 Toning with a Purpose– walking at 9:30 7:00 A.A.

FRI, 1-31: B-days: Ann Lanz, Becky Melby, Jim Raymo, Janet Skogen 9:00 World Day of Prayer Organizational Mtg

SAT, 2-1: B-days: Jorgen Erickson, Sarah Najjar, Isabelle Smith

Lutheran Church of the Cross

Daily Bible Reading from Lectionary A

Mon., Jan 27, 2019 Judges 6:66-24

Ephesians 5:6-14 Psalm 27:7-14

Tues., Jan 28, 2019 Judges 7:12-22

Philippians 2:12-18 Psalm 27:7-14

Wed., Jan 29, 2019 Genesis 49:1-2,8-13,21-26

Luke 1:67-79 Psalm 27:7-14

Thurs., Jan 30, 2020 Deuteronomy 16:18-20

1 Peter 3:8-12 Psalm 15

Friday, Jan 31, 2020 Deuteronomy 16:18-20

1 Timothy 5:17-24 Psalm 15

Sat., Feb 1, 2020 Micah 3:1-4

John 13:31-35 Psalm 15

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Zach’s Blurb Upcoming Things: 1/26— Board Game Day! 1/29— HSYG—Outreach Program 1/29—Conf—Prayer Stations 2/2— Ooey Gooey Rolls

Board Game Day— TODAY! All are welcome to join us for our annual board game day on Jan 26 after worship. Lunch provided.

High School Youth Group— All High Schoolers are invited to join us at the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes for a food packing event on Wednesday, leave church at 7:00 and pack. Pick youth up over there.

Children and Family Ministry News

Today in Sunday School: kids and families are invited to join us to explore

Joseph, his brothers, and his coat of many colors! See you at 9:30am:-)

Then after 10:30 worship, bring your family and join us for lunch and games to-

day. It’s GAME ON!! Bring your favorite games, decks of cards, dominoes,

dice...etc. THIS IS AN ALL-CHURCH EVENT!!

Route 56 Upcoming Events:

Reminder that we have cancelled the Keep It Simple Retreat

Mark your calendars for our Feb. events—Burger and Fries Faith on

Feb. 9 following 10:30 worship until 1pm.

Parents Night Out on February 15 from 5—8pm—your help is needed!!

LCBC dates are July 26—31 this year. Register by Feb. 14 to receive

a discount. Remember that all campers receive $250 from LCC.

SUN, 2-2: B-days: Stephen Farr, William Ingram 8:15 Worship w/ Communion 9:15 Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship w/ Communion

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Church of the Cross Office 218.963.2564 Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Email: lcc@lccnisswa.org Web Site: lccnisswa.org

Music Ministry/Organist Cathy Taylor Lay Ministries Coordinator Sally Hodgson Senior Choir Director Brian Stubbs Organist Laura Raedeke Bell Choir Director Judy Rickbeil King’s Kids Carol Smith ELCA Global Missionary Pr. Bradn Buerkle

DIRECTORY

Lutheran Church of the Cross 5064 Co. Rd. 13 Nisswa, MN 218-963-2564 www.lccnisswa.org lcc@lccnisswa.org

Pastors Rev. Drew Bakken Rev. Kari Williamson Youth and Family Ministry Zach Malecha Custodian Clint Baker Office Manager Laurie Hemish Children and Family Ministry Kari Erickson

Financial Secretary Karen Wiele

Organist/

Pianist

Cantor

Laura Raedeke

Cathy Taylor

Acolytes

8:15 Tyler Hushagen, Aron Hushagen 10:30 Kelsi Martini, Maci Martini, Ella Anderson

Greeters 8:15 Dennis & Val Lueck Scripture 8:15 Carol Smith

Musical

Offering

8:15 Sharon Taute, Karla Jenson &

Cathy Taylor

10:30 Sr. Choir, directed by Brian Stubbs

Sound Room Andy Grell

Ushers 8:15 Pete Mogensen, Chuck Trucano 10:30 Rod & Karen Opp

Fellowship Hour/ Brew Crew

Lenny & Sally Hodgson Joe & Jody Milli

Worship Coordinators

8:15 Chuck Trucano 10:30 Marv & Karen Green

Nursery Colleen & Rebecca Bakken

Comm. Asst 8:15 Mike & Carol Smith 10:30 Dick & Maureen Schmidt

Altar Guild Kim Cameron, Judy Rickbeil

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