Welcome!

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

101 N. Greenwood Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 (570) 668-2180 - Email: zionlcof@verizon.net

Our Mission: Zion proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Word and

Sacrament as Gospel messengers in the community. We seek to be

instruments through which God transforms lives and strengthens

relationships within families and within our community of believers

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The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 17, 2021 ~ 9:00 am

The Liturgy of Word and Sacrament

All the baptized have a calling in God’s world. God calls not just pastors and deacons but also the youngest child, like Samuel.

The story of the calling of Nathanael plays with the idea of place. Nathanael initially dismisses Jesus because he comes from

Nazareth. But where we come from isn’t important; it’s where—or rather whom—we come to. Jesus refers to Jacob, who had

a vision in a place he called “the house of God, and . . . the gate of heaven” (Gen. 28:17). Jesus says he himself is the place

where Nathanael will meet God.

*Congregation please stand

The Pre-service Music

~ The Gathering ~ * The Confession and Forgiveness

BLESSED BE THE HOLY TRINITY, ☩ ONE GOD, WHOSE VOICE IS UPON THE WATERS, WHOSE

MERCY IS POURED OUT UPON ALL PEOPLE, WHOSE GOODNESS CASCADES OVER ALL

CREATION.

Amen. LET US CONFESS OUR SIN, TRUSTING IN THE ABUNDANT GRACE OF GOD.

Silence is kept for reflection.

HOLY GOD,

you search us and know us. You are acquainted with all our ways. We confess that our hearts are burdened by sin—our own sins and the broken systems that bind us. We turn inward, failing to follow your outward way of love. We distrust those who are not like us. We exploit the earth and its resources and fail to consider generations to come. Forgive us, gracious God, for all we have done and left undone. Even before the words are on our tongues, you know them; receive them in your divine mercy. Amen.

HOW VAST IS GOD’S GRACE! THROUGH THE POWER AND PROMISE OF ☩ CHRIST JESUS, OUR

SINS ARE WASHED AWAY AND WE ARE CLAIMED AS GOD’S OWN BELOVED. INDEED, WE ARE

FORGIVEN. IN THE WAKE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS, WE ARE CALLED TO BE THE BELOVED

COMMUNITY LIVING OUT CHRIST’S JUSTICE AND THE SPIRIT’S RECONCILING PEACE.

Amen.

* The Gathering Hymn “O Zion, Haste” No. 397 Stanzas 1,2 O Zion, haste, your mission high fulfilling, to tell to all the world that God is light; that he who made all nations is not willing one soul should perish, lost in shades of night.

(Refrain) Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace, tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.

Publish to ev’ry people, tongue, and nation that God, in whom they live and move, is love; tell how he stooped to save his lost creation and died on earth that we might live above. (Refrain)

* The Greeting THE BOUNDLESS GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE WISDOM OF GOD, AND THE LIGHT

OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL.

And also with you.

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* The Kyrie Eleison (music on page 57 of LBW) IN PEACE, LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

(Sung) Lord, have mercy. FOR THE PEACE FROM ABOVE, AND FOR OUR SALVATION, LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

Lord, have mercy. FOR THE PEACE OF THE WHOLE WORLD, FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE CHURCH OF GOD,

AND FOR THE UNITY OF ALL, LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

Lord, have mercy. FOR THIS HOLY HOUSE, AND FOR ALL WHO OFFER HERE THEIR WORSHIP AND PRAISE, LET

US PRAY TO THE LORD.

Lord, have mercy. HELP, SAVE, COMFORT, AND DEFEND US, GRACIOUS LORD.

Amen.

* The Hymn of Praise (music on page 58 of LBW)

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND PEACE TO HIS PEOPLE ON EARTH.

Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father: We worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God: You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

* The Prayer of the Day THE LORD BE WITH YOU

(Sung) And also with you. LET US PRAY:

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

~The Word~ The First Lesson 1 Samuel 3:1-20

At a time when visions are rare and unexpected, the LORD comes to Samuel and calls him to speak the divine word. Though

just a boy, Samuel responds to God obediently, as Eli the priest has taught him to respond. This marks the beginning of

Samuel’s prophetic ministry.

(After the reading)

THE WORD OF THE LORD

Thanks be to God.

The Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 O LORD, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit own and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. My frame

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was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed. How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! I try to count them — they are more than the sand; I come to the end — I am still with you.

The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Paul helps the Corinthians understand that God has claimed the entirety of their lives through the death of Christ. Hence

Christian relationships and conduct, including areas of human sexuality, are to reflect the reality that we belong to Christ

and that the Holy Spirit lives within us.

(After the reading)

THE WORD OF THE LORD

Thanks be to God.

* The Gospel Acclamation (Celtic Alleluia ELW 174)

Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia.

* The Holy Gospel St. John 1:43-51 In John’s gospel, Jesus’ ministry begins with the call of disciples, who then bring others to Jesus. Philip’s friend

Nathanael moves from skepticism to faith when he accepts the invitation to “Come and see.”.

(Before the Gospel)

THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT JOHN THE 1ST CHAPTER:

(Sung) Glory to you, O Lord. (After the Gospel)

THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD

(Sung) Praise to you, O Christ.

The Sermon Pastor Cindy White

* The Hymn of the Day “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” WOV No. 752 Stanzas 1,2 “I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in deepest sin my hand will save. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?”

(Refrain) Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

“I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?” (Refrain)

* The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the

Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose

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again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He

will come again 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.

* The Prayers of Intercession GUIDED BY CHRIST MADE KNOWN TO THE NATIONS, LET US OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR THE

CHURCH, THE WORLD, AND ALL PEOPLE IN NEED.

A brief silence.

FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST GATHERED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND FOR ALL SERVANTS

OF THE GOSPEL, THAT FOLLOWING JESUS, THE CHURCH LIVES OUT ITS CALLING EVERY

DAY, LET US PRAY.

Have mercy, O God. FOR THE WELL-BEING OF CREATION, FOR PLANTS AND ANIMALS, AND FOR ALL THAT GOD

HAS MARVELOUSLY MADE, THAT WE SERVE AS WISE STEWARDS OF EARTH, OUR HOME,

LET US PRAY.

Have mercy, O God. FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS, FOR ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS, FOR

PEACEKEEPERS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND FOR THE LEADERS OF GOVERNMENTS,

THAT THEY PROVIDE PROTECTION TO ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE,

LET US PRAY.

Have mercy, O God. FOR THOSE LACKING FOOD OR SHELTER, FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR GRIEVING, AND FOR

THOSE WHO ARE IMPRISONED OR HOMEBOUND ESPECIALLY PAT, BETTY, RICK, RYAN,

BROOKLYN, ELAINE, DEREK, FERN, ROBERT, MARY, DOLLY, CAROL, IRENE, MRS. CHRIS

MILLER, NANCY, IDA, JEANNE, CAROLYN, GWEN, KATHLEEN, RALPH, SAM, JOSEPH, EVA,

MARY, JOHN, AND ALL OF OUR MEMBERS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, THAT GOD CONSOLE ALL

WHO SUFFER, LET US PRAY.

Have mercy, O God. FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, FOR VISITORS JOINING US FOR THE FIRST TIME OR RETURNING,

AND FOR THOSE ABSENT FROM OUR ASSEMBLY, THAT ALL WHO SEEK TO KNOW GOD ARE

NOURISHED BY WORD AND SACRAMENT, LET US PRAY.

Have mercy, O God. IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE SAINTS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US, THAT THEIR LIVES GIVE

US A VISION OF THE GOSPEL IN ACTION, LET US PRAY.

Have mercy, O God. GOD OF GRACE AND MERCY, (PLEASE SHARE ANY PERSONAL PRAYER PETITIONS) HEAR

OUR PETITIONS THAT WE SPEAK OUT LOUD AND THE ONES THAT WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS.

HEAR US, O GOD.

Your mercy is great. MERCIFUL GOD, HEAR THE PRAYERS OF YOUR PEOPLE, SPOKEN OR SILENT, FOR THE SAKE

OF THE ONE WHO DWELLS AMONG US, YOUR SON, JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR.

Amen.

* The Peace of Christ THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

And also with you.

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~The Meal~ * The Offering and Offertory

Zion members, please use your envelopes for contributions so that your offering may be officially recorded. Please

mail your envelopes to Zion Lutheran Church 101 N. Greenwood Street Tamaqua, PA 18252 or visit

ziontamaqua.com for our myEoffering option.

* The Offertory Procession Tune: “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 565 Praise God from whom all blessing flow; Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise father, Son and Holy Ghost.

* The Offertory Prayer LET US PRAY: O GOD, RECEIVE THESE GIFTS AS YOU RECEIVE US: LIKE A MOTHER RECEIVES

HER CHILD, WITH ARMS OPEN WIDE. NOURISH US ANEW IN YOUR TENDER CARE, AND

EMPOWER US IN FAITHFUL SERVICE TO TEND TO OTHERS WITH THIS SAME LOVE, THROUGH

JESUS CHRIST, OUR SAVING GRACE.

Amen.

* The Preface and Sanctus (music on page 68 of LBW) THE LORD BE WITH YOU

(Sung) And also with you. LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS.

We lift them to the Lord. LET US GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD OUR GOD.

It is right to give him thanks and praise. IT IS INDEED RIGHT......................THEIR UNENDING HYMN: (ELW No. 193)

(Sung) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might: Heav’n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

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* The Prayer of Thanksgiving HOLY ONE, THE BEGINNING AND THE END, THE GIVER OF LIFE: BLESSED ARE YOU FOR THE BIRTH OF

CREATION…BLESSED ARE YOU FOR YOUR SON JESUS, THE WORD MADE FLESH.

IN THE NIGHT IN WHICH HE WAS BETRAYED, OUR LORD JESUS TOOK BREAD, AND GAVE THANKS…DO

THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

AGAIN, AFTER SUPPER, HE TOOK THE CUP, GAVE THANKS...DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

LET US PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF FAITH:

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. WITH THIS BREAD AND CUP WE REMEMBER YOUR WORD DWELLING AMONG US, FULL OF GRACE AND

TRUTH. WE REMEMBER OUR NEW BIRTH IN HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION. WE LOOK WITH HOPE

FOR HIS COMING.

Come, Lord Jesus. HOLY GOD, WE LONG FOR YOUR SPIRIT. COME AMONG US. BLESS THIS MEAL. MAY YOUR WORD

TAKE FLESH IN US. AWAKEN YOUR PEOPLE. FILL US WITH YOUR LIGHT. BRING THE GIFT OF PEACE

ON EARTH.

Come Holy Spirit.

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ALL PRAISE AND GLORY ARE YOURS, HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, WORD OF GOD INCARNATE, POWER OF

THE MOST HIGH, ONE GOD, NOW AND FOREVER.

Amen.

* The Lord's Prayer JESUS, REMEMBER US IN YOUR KINGDOM; AND TEACH US TO PRAY:

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.

* The Invitation to the Holy Meal BELOVED: HERE IS BREAD; HERE IS WINE. HERE IS JESUS. COME AND BE FED.

* The Agnus Dei “Lamb of God” (ELW No. 195)

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace.

The Distribution All who are baptized and believe that Christ is truly present in the Sacrament are welcome to commune when we celebrate

the Lord’s Supper. Zion members, please complete a Communion card once a year for our records.

* The Post-Communion Blessing THE BODY AND BLOOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST STRENGTHEN YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS GRACE.

Amen.

* The Post-Communion Canticle (music from ELW No. 205) Thankful hearts and voices raise; tell ev'ryone what God has done.

Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and bear Christ's holy name.

Send us with your promises, O God, and lead us forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia.

* The Post Communion Prayer LET US PRAY: CHRIST JESUS, AT THIS TABLE WE HAVE FEASTED ON YOUR VERY LIFE AND

ARE STRENGTHENED FOR OUR JOURNEY. SEND US FORTH FROM THIS BANQUET NOURISHED

IN BODY AND IN SPIRIT TO PROCLAIM YOUR GOOD NEWS AND SERVE OTHERS IN YOUR

NAME.

Amen.

~The Sending~ * The Blessing

GOD THE CREATOR STRENGTHEN YOU; JESUS THE BELOVED FILL YOU; AND THE HOLY

SPIRIT THE COMFORTER ☩ KEEP YOU IN PEACE.

(Sung) Amen! Amen! Amen!

* The Sending GO IN PEACE. BE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST.

Thanks be to God.

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* The Sending Hymn “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” No. 90 Stanzas 1,2 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise; manifested by the star to the sages from afar, branch of royal David’s stem in thy birth at Bethlehem: anthems be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest. Manifest at Jordan’s stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme; and at Cana wedding guest in thy Godhead manifest; manifest in pow’r divine, changing water into wine; anthems be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Liturgical material reprinted from: SUNDAYSANDSEASONS.COM Copyright 2019 Augsburg Fortress.

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Jones; In honor and memory of loved ones by Jon and Deb Davies and family; In honor of loved

ones by Robert and Alma Jean Fisher ONELICENSE #A-708066 (for sung portions of the liturgy not

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loving memory of Arthur and Betty Connely

First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-20 – Not Printed

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 – Not Printed

Gospel: John 1:43-51 43The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45Philip found Nathanael and

said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote,

Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” 46Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of

Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward

him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” 48Nathanael asked

him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before

Philip called you.” 49Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of

Israel!” 50Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree?

You will see greater things than these.” 51And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will

see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

January 24, 2021 readings are: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH January 16-17, 2020

GIFTS GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD

THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the Glory of God:

In loving memory of Larry's birthday, Love Judy and Sonia

THE BULLETINS are given to the Glory of God and

In loving memory of my husband, Gary Marcavage by Beth Marcavage

SUNDAY, January 17, 2021

9:00 The Service of Word & Sacrament

10:15 Christian Education

MONDAY

6:30 Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY

9:00 Morning Prayer/ Online

SATURDAY

5:30 Saturday Evening Worship

NEXT SUNDAY, January 24, 2021

9:00 The Service of Word & Sacrament

10:15 Christian Education

Altar Flower Sponsor is needed for January 31st

Altar Flower and Bulletin Sponsors needed for 2021 - The Altar Flower and Bulletin

Sponsor list for 2021 is on the table in the gathering room. The costs of the flowers are $26.50

and individuals will be billed from the florist. The cost of the bulletin sponsorship is $16.00 and

monies are due when you place your name on the list. You can also sponsor the Candles for the

month at $40. Please remember to fill out a card with your honorarium or memorial this

information is needed for the bulletin. Please do not sign up without filling out a form. These

sponsorships are on a first come first serve basis; this is to ensure that everyone has equal

opportunity to sponsor these memorials. Please contact the church office if you have questions.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Please remember the following in your prayers: Pat Brown, Betty Andrukitis, Rick Bachman, Ryan, Brooklyn,

Elaine Koch, Derek Hill, Fern Rudenko, Robert Schlock, Mary Richards, Dolly Christ, Carol Dietrich, Irene

Pecha, Mrs. Chris Miller, Nancy Betz, Ida Piccin, Jeanne Rajnic, Carolyn Tirpak, Gwen Evans, Kathleen

Valentine, Ralph Derr, Sam Caley, Joseph Harvilla, Eva (Mitzi) Koomar, Mary Koch, John Lattanzi, and all of

our members who are homebound.

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GIFTS GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD

CURRENT FUND DONATIONS are given to the Glory of God and

In loving memory of Rev. Phyllis Wolford by Judy

A birthday remembrance for Mr. E.A. Follweiler from his children and their families

In honor of Bonnie, Paul and Gail & Bob Jones by Dorothy Christ

In loving memory of Daniel Whitenight by Carolyn & Marlin Tirpak

In loving memory of Danny Whitenight by Suzanne Cunningham

OIL FUND DONATIONS are given to the Glory of God and

In honor of Ellsworth & Gail Davis by Margaret Clark

ENDOWMENT FUND DONATIONS are given to the Glory of God and

In loving memory of Richard Dreisbach & Dr. H Bruce Geiger by Margaret Clark

ORGAN FUND DONATIONS are given to the Glory of God and

In loving memory of June K. Zehner, Mary Newton Shafer & Sheldon Shafer by Margaret Clark

Attention Committees:

All committee chairpersons are reminded to submit a report outlining the

activities of your committee in 2020 for the annual report. These reports are

to be submitted to the church office ASAP. You can e-mail the church office

at zionlcof@verizon.net or drop it in the Secretary’s mailbox. Thank you for

your co-operation.

Our ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held Sunday,

February 14, 2021, following the 9AM Service. Please plan to join us as

a quorum needs to met.

Hear Zion worship services and message on your home phone or cell phone.

Call 570-393-2180 to subscribe.

Planning to revise your Will sometime soon? Please consider including Zion

Evangelical Lutheran in that new document. Your generosity will ensure our ministries will continue to serve our members, community and beyond.

Hoagie sale - The Culinary Team at Zion Lutheran in Tamaqua is holding a hoagie

sale. Order by January 28, 2021 at https://www.ziontamaqua.com or by calling

570-668-4451. Pick up is Friday, February 5th from noon until 5:00 pm.