Living together in God’s amazing grace,
we invite all people to know Christ,
grow in Christ, and make Christ known.
January 5, 2020
WELCOME
The flowers at the altar are in memory of Robert L. Peters from Dave
and Cindy Peters and Esther Peters.
The flowers at the piano are in memory of Missy Elliott from her
family.
Hospitalized this Week: Marilyn Schaefer, Janette Hesse, Jordan
Showalter, David Spake, and Gaylord Hinderaker
Our Deepest Sympathy to Janet Nieman and her family as they
mourn the death of her sister-in-law, Betty Diekmann; to Marc and Deb
Rhoades, Kim and Mary Rhoades, and Dan and Linda Rhoades and
their families as they mourn the death of Alice Rhoades; to Paul
Creeden and his family as they mourn the death of his sister, Mary Ann
(Creeden) Portis; to Duane Aschbrenner as he mourns the death of his
sister; and to Hope and Howard Aldrich and their family as they grieve
the death of Hope's sister, Camille Jungling.
The Nazareth Membership Directory will be updated in early 2020. If
your contact information (address, phone numbers, email) has
changed, please contact Lori Fegley at 319-266-7589
or [email protected]. All changes must be submitted by Friday,
January 31st.
Please contact the church office at 319-266-7589 to let us know
about illnesses, hospitalizations, births or deaths so that our visitation
team can come for a visit and/or to pray for you/with you.
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!
January 5, 2020
In the Neighborhood
WORSHIP SERMON NOTES SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
In The Neighborhood
Ephesians 1:3-14 and John 1:10-18
Re-read John 1:10-18. We live in a culture where Christmas has
become for so many a day on the calendar that 'comes and goes',
rather than good news of God sending us a redeemer that changes
the course of lives. What does the Gospel writer, John, reveal about
the impact the coming of Jesus makes through his images of 'light' and
'life' that is good news for those who will hear and understand?
Re-read Ephesians 1:3-14. Both the gospel writer, John, and the
Apostle Paul describe God's work in sending us Jesus as God's plan
to 'make us children of God'. What does being made 'children of God,
not born of the flesh but born of God' mean to you?
Read It! In the next seven Sundays, the focus of our worship will be
on how God is opening our eyes through the Holy Spirit to 'see' (be
enlightened) as to who Jesus is for us and the world. In your daily
devotions this next, week read and reflect on the upcoming Gospel
readings, praying God open your eyes to the wonder of Jesus:
Matthew 13:13-17
John 1:29-42
Matthew 4:12-23
Matthew 5:1-12
Matthew 5:13-20
Matthew 5:21-37
Matthew 17:1-9
Watch It! Consider watching A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.
“Plugged In” - a website that reviews movies, videos, music, TV and
games from a Christian perspective – explains: “Our entertainment
landscape is filled with fun stories, powerful stories, even inspirational
stories. Many a movie will make you laugh or cry or think. But very few
make you want to be a better person. And that’s what makes A
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood a pretty beautiful movie.”
Live It! Jesus was sent into our neighborhood to connect us to God
and change our lives. As Jesus lives and shines in us, we are called
to be 'his lights' that shine into the lives of those who are around us.
To whom this next week can you be a light of encouragement and
hope?
Sermon - In The Neighborhood
- Pastor Dennis Hanson
Today’s Texts - Ephesians 1:3-14 and John 1:10-18
9:00 a.m.
Prelude - Hymn Requests
Gathering Hymn - Word of God, Come Down on Earth - #510 (red)
Children’s Song - Go, My Children, With My Blessing
Offering - Love Has Come - #292 (red)
Communion - Bright and Glorious Is the Sky - #301 (red)
- As with Gladness Men of Old - #302 (red)
Postlude - Glory to God (Pergolisi)
10:45 a.m.
Opening Worship - Glory To God Forever
- Great Are You Lord
Offering - Here I Am To Worship
Communion - Come As You Are
Prayer of the Day
O God our redeemer, you created light that we might live, and you illumine our world with your beloved Son. By your Spirit, comfort us in all darkness, and turn us toward the light of Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Nathaniel Parrish, Director of Music and Worship Arts
Steven Heerts, Worship and Technology Coordinator
Eloise Nelson, Reader (9:00)
Emma Cryer, Reader (10:45)
Thank you to all Nazareth volunteers for your faithful service!
January 5, 2020
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