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9:00am Hybrid Worship Service
(Rebroadcast at 7:00pm)
January 2, 2022
16420 S Westland Dr. www.GoServe.net
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-869-1780 office@GoServe.netWELCOME!
We thank you for joining us for worship today. We hope you find this experience to be
meaningful, and we hope you will join us again soon, either online or in-person. Sign-up
information for our in-person worship will be in our weekly e-mail newsletter (see below).
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about our response to the COVID-19 virus, as well as updates on the status of upcoming
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CONTACT US
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Our Ministry Team
Mary Jo Anderson (Connections Ministry Coordinator) maryjo@goserve.net
Jennifer Coxson & Sandra Lawson (GS Preschool) gspreschool@outlook.com
Frances Foltz (Minister of Christian Education) francesfoltz@hotmail.com
Cathy Lipton (Ministry Assistant) cathy@goserve.net
Philip Meuschke (AV Ministry Coordinator) philip@goserve.net
Susan Owens (Worship Coordinator) susan@goserve.net
Dr. Jeffrey Pannebaker (Organist and ELCA Deacon) jpannebaker76@gmail.com
Peter Schmidt (Minister of Music) pwsch1@aol.com
Vicki Schmidt (Minister of Administration) vicki@goserve.net
Pastor Ted Schneider (Support Pastor) theodores623@gmail.com
Pastor Dave Sonnenberg (Senior Pastor) pastordave@goserve.net
Evoke Engagement Experts (Communications Partner) communications@goserve.net
Annie Larson, Account Manager
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Video used by permission CVLI #502275060.SUNDAY OF THE EPIPHANY
January 2, 2022, 9:00am
(Rebroadcast at 7:00pm)
PRELUDE “Gesu Bambino” by Pietro Yon and Frederick H. Martens
GATHERING
The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.
WELCOME & GREETING OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
L: Blessed by the holy Trinity, one God,
who sends the word with angels,
who is made flesh among all peoples,
and who breathes peace on all the earth.
C: Amen
L: In Christ, we are bold to name our sin and cry out for peace.
L: Holy God,
C: We confess our sin before you.
We replace compassion with competition.
We seek what is mighty while ignoring the meek.
We are quick to anger but slow to forgive.
We have not put on love in harmony with you.
Wrap us in the grace of your powerful Word.
Swaddle our hearts with your peace,
that all we do, in word or deed,
may reflect your love born among us.
Amen.
L: I bring you good news of great joy for all people:
God has come among us
In the child born of Mary, Christ the Lord.
In Christ your sins are forgiven
and you are clothed in peace.
C: Amen.
OPENING HYMN “As with Gladness Men of Old” see page 12
3APOSTLES 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, 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. SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM (see screen) PASSING OF THE PEACE L: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4
WORD
God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, song, and prayers.
READING Psalm 72:1-7,10-14
Read responsively. Congregation reads sections in BOLD.
R: The Reading is from Psalm 72.
1
Give the king your justice, O God,
And your righteousness to the king’s son;
2
that he may rule your people righteously
and the poor with justice;
3
that the mountains may bring prosperity to the people,
and the hills, in righteousness.
4
Let him defend the needy among the people,
rescue the poor, and crush the oppressor.
5
May he live as long as the sun and moon endure,
from one generation to another.
6
Let him come down like rain upon the mown field,
like showers that water the earth.
7
In his time may the righteous flourish;
and let there be an abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more.
10
May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles pay tribute,
and the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
11
May all kings bow down before him,
and all the nations do him service.
12
For the king delivers the poor who cry out in distress,
the oppressed, and those who have no helper.
13
He has compassion on the lowly and poor,
and preserves the lives of the needy.
14
From oppression and violence he redeems their lives,
and precious is their blood in his sight.
R: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
5GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Verse (sung by choir):
“We have observed his star at its rising,
and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2)
Repeat Alleluia
GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 2nd Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
1
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from
the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of
the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."
3
When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4and
calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them
where the Messiah was to be born. 5They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it
has been written by the prophet:
6
'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who is to shepherd my people Israel.'"
7
Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time
when the star had appeared. 8Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and
search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I
may also go and pay him homage." 9When they had heard the king, they set out; and
there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped
over the place where the child was. 10When they saw that the star had stopped, they
were overwhelmed with joy. 11On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his
mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure
chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12And having been
warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another
road.
6P: The gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Jan Lookingbill
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Each petition concludes:
L: Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
OFFERING INVITATION AND PRAYER
L: Lord, we thank you for Your faithfulness. Thank you that we can always trust in
You. You are an abundant God and out of Your great mercy you have given us so
much. We give you our offerings today. Please now take them and use them for Your
kingdom and Your glory. Extend and multiply its reach and influence we pray. May it
be a great blessing to many. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus.
C: Amen
MEAL
God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.
OFFERING
We invite you to share your offering in whatever manner is convenient for you.
1) Online donations can be made at:
A) pushpay.com/g/goserve or
B) Church App (search Go Serve) - click the Give tab
2) In-Person Donations: There is a secure drop box at the back of the sanctuary.
3) Checks can be mailed to: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
ATTN: Vicki Schmidt
16420 S. Westland Dr.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
ANTHEM DURING OFFERING
“Your Light Has Come” by Jon Paige
Good Shepherd Epiphany Singers
7OFFERING HYMN So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, peasant, king, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise the song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby; joy, joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary! OFFERTORY PRAYER L: Let us pray. Bright Morning Star, your light has come, and the birth of Jesus has overwhelmed us with joy. Like the magi of long ago, may we be drawn to you and offer such gifts as we are able. C: Amen. DIALOGUE 8
L: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places
……we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
P: Blessed are you, O holy God: you are the Life and Light of all. By your powerful
word you created all things. Through the prophets you called your people to be a
light to the nations.
Blessed are you for Jesus, your Son. He is your Light, shining in our darkness and r
revealing to us your mercy and might.
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and give it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for
you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
9Together as the body of Christ, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes:
C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
P: Remembering, therefore, his preaching and healing, his dying and rising, and his
promise to come again, we await that day when all the universe will rejoice in your
holy and life-giving light.
By your Spirit, bless us and this meal, that, refreshed with this heavenly food, we
may be light for the world, revealing the brilliance of your Son.
Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in
your holy Church, both now and forever.
C: Amen
LORD’S PRAYER
L: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:
C: 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.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
L: The gifts of God for the people of God.
C: Thanks be to God.
COMMUNION HYMN “In the Bleak Midwinter” see page 13
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
L: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
C: Amen.
10POST COMMUNION PRAYER
L: Let us pray.
We thank you, O God,
that you have fed us and welcomed us unconditionally.
Send your Spirit with us now,
that we may set the captive free,
use your gifts to build one another up,
and in everything revealing your glory revealed in Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen.
SENDING
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
BLESSING
L: The God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your
path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be upon you and remain with you always.
C: Amen.
SENDING HYMN “The First Noel” see page 14
SENDING
L: Go in peace. Christ is your light.
C: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE “Little Prelude in F Major “ by Johann Sebastian Bach
11OPENING HYMN “As with Gladness Men of Old” Hymn #302 12 Return to page 4
COMMUNION HYMN “In the Bleak Midwinter” Hymn #294
13
Return to page 10SENDING HYMN “The First Noel” Hymn #300 14
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WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preaching: Pastor Jan Lookingbill
Presiding: Pastor Dave Sonnenberg
Organist: Bill Stief
Minister of Music: Peter Schmidt
Good Shepherd Choir
Reader: Deb Hodges Hull
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