Sunday, January 29th Gospel

Matthew 5:1-12

Beatitudes

5 When Jesus^[a] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. ² Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
⁵ “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
⁶ “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
⁷ “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
⁸ “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
¹⁰ “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely^[b] on my account. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Footnotes:

1. Matthew 5:1 Gk he
2. Matthew 5:11 Other ancient authorities lack falsely

Jan 15th Bulletin

Genesee Lutheran Parish

648 W. Ash Avenue

208-285-1719

Geneseelutheranparish.blogspot.com

Second Sunday after Epiphany                   Jan. 15, 2017

WE GATHER

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements    

Confessions and Forgiveness  

Blessed be the holy Trinity+ one God,

who stretches out the heavens,

who sends light to the nations,

who gives breath to us all.   Amen

Let us confess our sin

In the presence of God and of one another.

Loving God,

We confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways.

Forgives for the times

We have spoken or acted too quickly;

We have not spoken or acted at all

We have hurt those closest to us;

We have thought more about ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live again as your children. Amen

Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God puts us together. God’s love never runs out. God never tires of calling is beloved children.

Hear God say to you now:

Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of +Jesus Christ our Savior.  Amen

Hymn        Come, Beloved of the Maker #306

Kyrie and Hymn of Praise           p. 151

Prayer of the Day

Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord   AMEN

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

First Reading            Isaiah 49:1-7

Psalm          40:1-11

Second Reading                       1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation p. 102

Gospel           John 1:29-42

Sermon    

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

Hymn   I Want to Walk as a Child of the Lord   #815

Apostles Creed          p. 105

Prayers of the Church

*Each petition ends with     Hear us, O God…

Your mercy is great

Sharing the Peace

Offering

The Lord’s Prayer p. 112

      WE ARE SENT TO MISSION

Benediction  

Hymn:  This Little Light of Mine #6777

Call to Mission

P: Go in peace…C: Thanks be to God

                              ANNOUNCMENTS

Wed Bible Study and Conversation   10 AM

Discussion on Pastor Dave’s Book Garden to Desert

Each Sunday Morning 9-9:45 am

Adult and children’s Sunday school

Sunday Jan. 22nd Parsonage work party

Sunday Jan. 29 Annual Meeting Following church in the Fellowship Hall.  

• Financial Report & Budget, Benevolences
• Call Committee report
• Council elections

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Total offering for Sunday, Jan. 1st offering     $ 815

     Sunday, Jan. 8th Offering    $1139

  Jan. 15 Jan. 22

Preaching:                     Jennifer Parkins John Marone

Organist: Mary Stout Mary Stout

Worship Assistant:      Jennifer Parkins         Jennifer Parkins

Greeters: Byron Chilson             Stutzmans

Reader: Verna Studer         Rosanna Cartwright

Gospels for the next 4 weeks:

1/22-Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus begins his public ministry

1/29-Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus names those who are blessed in the reign of God

2/5 Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus encourages his followers to be the salt of the earth and light of the world, doing good works and keeping God’s commandments.

2/12 Matthew 5:21-37 Jesus exhorts his followers to embrace standards of righteousness that exceed legal requirements and traditional expectations.

Sunday Jan. 15th Gospel

John 1:29-42 (NRSV)

The Lamb of God

²⁹ The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! ³⁰ This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ ³¹ I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” ³² And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. ³³ I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ ³⁴ And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.”^[a]

The First Disciples of Jesus

³⁵ The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, ³⁶ and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” ³⁷ The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. ³⁸ When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” ³⁹ He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. ⁴⁰ One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. ⁴¹ He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed^[b]). ⁴² He brought Simon^[c] to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter^[d]).

Footnotes:

1. John 1:34 Other ancient authorities read is God’s chosen one
2. John 1:41 Or Christ
3. John 1:42 Gk him
4. John 1:42 From the word for rock in Aramaic (kepha) and Greek (petra), respectively

Sunday Dec. 18th Bulletin

Genesee Lutheran Parish

648 W. Ash Avenue

208-285-1719

geneseelutheranparish.blogspot.com

Interim Pastor Dean Stewart   (208) 596-8517

Fourth Sunday of Advent                      Dec. 18, 2016

WE GATHER

Prelude

Welcome           

Confessions and Forgiveness (on a slip of paper in with the hymnals)

Hymn         Hark, the Glad Sound               #239

Kyrie                                                           pp 98

Prayer of the Day

Stir up your power. Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that hinders our faith, that eagerly we may receive your promises, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.   AMEN

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

First Reading                               Isaiah 7:10-16

Psalm (tone 77, pg. 337)            80:1-7 17-19         

Second Reading                      Romans 1:1-7

Children’s Time and Children’s Program

Gospel Acclamation                              p. 102

Gospel                                    Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon                                  

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

Hymn     O Come, O Come Emmanuel   #257

Apostles Creed                                        p. 105

Prayers of the Church

*Each petition ends with   Let us pray…

                                                Have Mercy, O God

Sharing the Peace

Offering

WE ARE SENT TO MISSION

Benediction

Announcements

Hymn:   Canticle of the Turning              #723    

Call to Mission

P: Go in peace…C: Thanks be to God

ANNOUNCMENTS

Today Sunday school Christmas Program during regular services.

No Sunday school on Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st

Wednesday Morning Bible Study and Conversation

There will be no Wednesday Bible Study on Dec. 21st and 28th. Bible study will resume on Jan. 4th at 10 am.

Carly Stutzman will be doing gift wrapping if you would like her to wrap some gifts contact her at 285-1508

Saturday Dec. 24th 7 pm Christmas Eve Services at St. John’s

Sunday Dec. 25th 10 am Christmas Morning Service

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Total offering for Sunday, Dec. 4th offering      $854

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Presiding and Preaching:            John Marone

Organist:                                         Louise Marone

Worship Assistant:                      Jennifer Parkins

Greeters:                                       Stutzman Family

Reader:                                           Connie Sobcyk