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Living together in God’s amazing grace, we invite all people to know Christ, grow in Christ, and make Christ known. February 23, 2020 WELCOME The flowers at the altar are in loving memory of Amy Denholm from Jim, Owen and Gavin Denholm, the Johannsen family and the Denholm family. The flowers at the pulpit are in loving memory of Clayt and Geri Hanson from their family. The flowers at the piano are in celebration of Darlene Homes' 90th birthday. Hospitalized this Week: Heidi Engen Our Deepest Sympathy to Kristi and Bruce Neibuhr as they mourn the loss of Kristi’s mom, Helen Haugen. Love INC of the Cedar Valley is on a mission to mobilize local churches in order to transform communities. As one of Nazareth’s Local Missions Partners, Love INC encourages churches to be united in purpose and fully engaged in actively living out our faith by lovingly serving people in our community, they meet tangible needs and spend the time needed to listen to each person’s story so they feel valued beyond their circumstances, and they offer several classroom environments that teach one or more basic skills to move those we serve toward a stable and self-sufficient way of life. Please join us in welcoming Love INC as Nazareth’s highlighted Local Missions partner for this month. To learn more or to support this partner through service or donations, go to www.loveinccv.org. The 2020 Membership Directories are now available to be picked up at the Welcome Desk. Please feel free to come to get one today! College-Age Lunch is TODAY in Bethel Hall immediately following the conclusion of the 10:45 worship service. Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church 7401 University Avenue Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319.266.7589 Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Pastor Brian King Senior Pastor [email protected] Pastor Denny Hanson Associate Pastor [email protected] Pastor Bob Ericson Visitation/Teaching Pastor [email protected] TODAY AT NAZARETH Who is Nazareth? Our Mission Statement Living together in God's amazing grace, we invite all people to know Christ, grow in Christ, and make Christ known. Our Vision Getting our hands dirty for the cause of Christ. Our Values Holy Discontent - Righting What's Wrong Responsiveness - Action, Not Apathy Relationships - We Are Better Together Leading Beyond Our Walls - Around the Corner, Around the World Our Congregational Intention To prepare every person to become a fully committed follower of Christ. To make the love of God real for people. To excel in our stewardship of God’s gifts and resources. Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to Noon Friday Prayer Chain Call the church office to have your concern placed on the Prayer Chain. Connect with Nazareth! www.naz.org facebook.com/MyNazareth twitter.com/mynazchurch instagram.com/mynazchurch Be Invitational! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to worship with us at Nazareth. Thank you for being here today! Whether you’re joining us from across town, from out of state or beyond...we are so glad you are here! There are no perfect people here. We are a people and place of grace. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, with or without children, a student or retiree – no matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done – we invite you to experience the transforming power, presence, and peace of God here. New to Naz? We want to connect with you! Please fill out the YELLOW CONNECTION CARD found in the pew and drop it into the offering plate or bring it to the Welcome Desk - where you can pick up a visitor’s packet and a special gift. It is a blessing to have you here! February 23, 2020 No More Secrets! No More Secrets! No More Secrets!
Transcript of TODAY AT NAZARETH - naz.org · in order to transform communities. As one of Nazareth’s Local...
Living together in God’s amazing grace,
we invite all people to know Christ,
grow in Christ, and make Christ known.
February 23, 2020
WELCOME
The flowers at the altar are in loving memory of Amy Denholm from
Jim, Owen and Gavin Denholm, the Johannsen family and the
Denholm family.
The flowers at the pulpit are in loving memory of Clayt and Geri
Hanson from their family.
The flowers at the piano are in celebration of Darlene Homes' 90th
birthday.
Hospitalized this Week: Heidi Engen
Our Deepest Sympathy to Kristi and Bruce Neibuhr as they mourn the
loss of Kristi’s mom, Helen Haugen.
Love INC of the Cedar Valley is on a mission to mobilize local churches
in order to transform communities. As one of Nazareth’s Local Missions
Partners, Love INC encourages churches to
be united in purpose and fully engaged in
actively living out our faith by lovingly
serving people in our community, they meet
tangible needs and spend the time needed
to listen to each person’s story so they feel
valued beyond their circumstances, and
they offer several classroom environments that teach one or more basic
skills to move those we serve toward a stable and self-sufficient way of
life. Please join us in welcoming Love INC as Nazareth’s highlighted
Local Missions partner for this month. To learn more or to support this
partner through service or donations, go to www.loveinccv.org.
The 2020 Membership Directories are now available to be picked up at
the Welcome Desk. Please feel free to come to get one today!
College-Age Lunch is TODAY in Bethel Hall immediately following the
conclusion of the 10:45 worship service.
Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church 7401 University Avenue Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319.266.7589
Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Pastor Brian King Senior Pastor [email protected]
Pastor Denny Hanson Associate Pastor [email protected]
Pastor Bob Ericson Visitation/Teaching Pastor [email protected]
TODAY AT NAZARETH
Who is Nazareth? Our Mission Statement Living together in God's amazing grace, we invite all people to know Christ, grow in Christ, and make Christ known.
Our Vision Getting our hands dirty for the cause of Christ.
Our Values Holy Discontent - Righting What's Wrong
Responsiveness - Action, Not Apathy
Relationships - We Are Better Together
Leading Beyond Our Walls - Around the Corner, Around the World
Our Congregational Intention To prepare every person to become a fully committed follower of Christ.
To make the love of God real for people.
To excel in our stewardship of God’s gifts and resources. Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to Noon Friday
Prayer Chain Call the church office to have your concern placed on the Prayer Chain.
Connect with Nazareth! www.naz.org facebook.com/MyNazareth twitter.com/mynazchurch instagram.com/mynazchurch Be Invitational! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to worship with us at Nazareth.
Thank you for being here today! Whether you’re joining us from
across town, from out of state or beyond...we are so glad you are
here! There are no perfect people here. We are a people and place
of grace. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, with or without
children, a student or retiree – no matter where you’ve been or what
you’ve done – we invite you to experience the transforming power,
presence, and peace of God here.
New to Naz? We want to connect with you! Please fill out the YELLOW
CONNECTION CARD found in the pew and drop it into the offering
plate or bring it to the Welcome Desk - where you can pick up a
visitor’s packet and a special gift. It is a blessing to have you here!
February 23, 2020
No More Secrets!No More Secrets!No More Secrets!
WORSHIP SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Sermon - No More Secrets!
- Pastor Brian King
Today’s Texts - 1 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9
9:00 a.m.
Prelude - Praise to the Lord/Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (arr. Sallee)
- Nancy Graen, piano
Gathering Hymn - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - #834 (red)
Special Music - Shine, Jesus, Shine (Kendrick)
- Nazareth Choir
Children’s Song - Go, My Children, With My Blessing
Sermon Hymn - How Good, Lord, to Be Here! - #315 (red)
Offering - Alex Luecking, solo
Sending Hymn - Beautiful Savior - #838 (red)
Postlude - To God Be the Glory (arr. Doane)
- Nancy Graen, piano
10:45 a.m.
Opening Worship - Love So Great
- King of My Heart
Offering - Alex Luecking, solo
Sending Worship - Glory to God Forever
Prayer of the Day
O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of faith
by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and the in the voice from the bright cloud
declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your
children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its
fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Nathaniel Parrish, Director of Music and Worship Arts
Steven Heerts, Worship and Technology Coordinator
Alex Luecking, Worship Leader
Nicki Toliver, Nazareth Choir Director (9:00)
Monica Winkowitsch, Reader (9:00)
Emma Cryer, Reader (10:45)
Thank you to all Nazareth volunteers for your faithful service!
February 23, 2020 SERMON NOTES
No More Secrets! 1 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9
Read the texts for today and reflect on the following questions:
Why do people keep secrets? Brainstorm as many reasons as
possible.
Why did Jesus frequently invite his disciples and others to remain
silent about the miracles He performed?
What are some of your own “mountaintop” experiences in life and
do memories or lessons from these moments carry you through
your “valley” experiences - the hardships, uncertainties, and fearful
times?
What was Jesus’ purpose in inviting Peter, James, and John to go
up the mountain with him?
Why doesn’t the “Messianic Secret” apply to us today?
READ IT: Read and meditate over all three biblical accounts of the
Transfiguration from Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36.
WATCH IT: Go to Youtube and search: “Mt. Tabor Overview Tour:
Transfiguration of Christ, Israel, Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke
9:28–36.” This 31-minute video gives a great biblical and historical
background to the accounts of the Transfiguration and is filmed on
site at Mt. Tabor in Israel.
LIVE IT: Commit to “knowing Christ, growing in Christ, and making
Christ known” and accept my Pastor’s Challenge to spend at least
one hour each week in public worship; one hour each week in
Bible study, and one hour each week in dedicated Christian service
to others. As part of this commitment, make plans now to
participate yourself in one of our Lenten Small Groups starting the
week of March 1. Invite a friend, co-worker, neighbor, or family
member to “come and see” and be part of the same small group for
nine weeks. Sign-ups are still open today!
