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fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 28, 2018
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We WELCOME you to the Lord’s House this day and pray God’s blessings upon you as you are strengthened by His Word & Spirit. We ask everyone to please fill out the ATTENDANCE CARD found in the pew rack in front of you and hand it to an usher as you leave (please include the names of all family members present).
If you are VISITING with us today, and looking for a regular church home, we invite you to consider becoming a part of our family here at Christ. May this celebration of God’s grace fortify your faith and strengthen you for service in His Kingdom!
Today we celebrate the grace of God given us in the precious body & blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, in HOLY COMMUNION.
MEMBERS in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod who have been instructed in the faith & are in good standing are welcome to participate (please read & fill out the communion announcement on the back side of the attendance card).
IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER, we lovingly ask that you refrain from communing until you have undergone instruction with Pastor.
THOSE WHO ARE BAPTIZED are welcome to come forward to receive a baptismal blessing. We simply ask that you would indicate such by holding your hand over your heart as you kneel at the communion rail.
Assistive Listening Headsets and Large-Print Materials
are available in the Narthex.
Portions of our service are broadcast every Sunday at
9:30 a.m. on KLZA Sunny 101.3 FM.
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday at
8:25 a.m. on KTNC Oldies 1230 AM.
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ORDER OF SERVICE
LSB 184Divine Service, Setting III
HYMNS
LSB 825 “Rise, Shine, You People”
LSB 842 “Son of God, Eternal Savior”
LSB620 “Jesus Comes Today with Healing”
LSB696 “O God, My Faithful God”
LSB810 “O God of God, O Light of Light”
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Organist:Glenda von Behren
Acolyte:Meredith Poppe
Ushers: Ron Schwartz, Phil Hinton, Hank Schwartz &
Paul Benitz
Greeters:Doug & Traci Aberle
Greeters Next Sunday: Derrick & Shelly Leyden & Family
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK
TODAY:10:00 a.m. Thrivent Meeting
Bible Devotion & Sunday School
1:30 p.m. Annual Voters’ Assembly
Monday: 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study @ St. Paul’s
Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. Midweek
6:30 p.m. Confirmation & Late Midweek
Thursday: 6:30 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study
NEXT SUNDAY: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service
10:00 a.m. Bible Devotion & Sunday School
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Our congregation and pastor; our adopted missionaries to Botswana, Africa: Rev. Timothy, Lisa, Aaron, and Andrew Beckendorf; our servicemen and women;those who celebrate baptismal birthdays this week: Elyse Poppe(Jan. 30th) and Brian Poppe (Feb. 2nd); those who continue to monitor their health: Joann Baldwin; David Nichols, Mary Helen Nussbaum, Kylie Holman; Bonnie Zentner; Linda Karst, Ron Schwartz, Mary Lou Coonce, Alice Eickhoff, Darrell Rannebeck, Irene Taylor, Patty Holtz, and Joan Magdanz; those of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Family: John Meyer, Willard Boden, Patsy Fritz, Glenn Godemann, Mark Meyer, Rich Niedfeldt, and Esther Zentner.
If you would like to add your name or have your name removed, please contact the church office.
NEWS & NOTES
THRIVENT MEETING – There will be a Thrivent meeting immediately following our worship service this morning.
ANNUAL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY – Our annual voters’ assembly is scheduled this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. The following slate of candidates for the church council will be voted on at this time: President – Alfred Eickhoff; Vice-President – Richard Zentner; Secretary – Terri Messner; Stewardship and Finance – Tom Bartek; Trustee: Paul Kiekhaefer; Elder: Scott Magdanz; and Evangelism – Open.
ALTAR GUILD – The February Altar Guild meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 6th, at 1:30 p.m. Several topics will be discussed at this time and the brass will be polished as well so please plan to attend.
KICKS FOR KIDS – “Kicks for Kids” is a project the LWML has adopted. It is a drive sponsored by Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Northwest Lincoln to provide shoes for underprivileged kids. Working through the elementary schools, the organization provides shoes for children who are wearing flip flops in the snow, duct-taped shoes and some have never had a brand-new pair of shoes! If any of the members of our congregation would like to help us meet our goal, and have a dollar or two to spare, please hand it to Marcia Schwartz or Ruth Groothuis. On behalf of some very grateful kids, THANK YOU!
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE – Southeast Nebraska Lutherans for Life are inviting you to be part of the National and State of Nebraska Lutherans for Life by making a donation of your years of life – both children and adults – or more if you feel generous! There is a box in the narthex for your contributions. Friday, Jan. 19th, was the National Lutherans for Life March in Washington D.C. and the Nebraska Wald for Life was yesterday, Jan. 27th, in Lincoln. A total for 59.6 million babies have been aborted in the United States since Roe v. Wade in 1973. Southeast Nebraska Lutherans for Life holds quarterly meetings at Faith Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.
LLL SOUP SUPPER - St. Paul’sLLL is hosting a soup supper tonight from 5 to 7. Free will offering will go to mission projects.
ChristEvangelicalLutheran
LutheranChurch – Missouri Synod
Showing the Way! Proclaiming the Truth!
Revealing the Life!
2310 Barada Street
Falls City, Nebraska
(402) 245-3324
Rev. Dan Gifford, Pastor
(402) 245-3324 – Office
(402) 245-4618 – Home