ORDER OF SERVICE

January 26, 2025

Setting 8  |  Third Sunday after Epiphany

Assisting Minister: Kenneth

Communion:  Maureen & Fátima

Ushers:  Olive & Sarah

Readers:  Maureen

Kitchen:  Lucy

Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

PPT:  Barry

Audio:  Antonio

Livestream:  Aiden

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

–       Separate Slideshow

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 641

All Are Welcome

Let us build a house where love can dwell

and all can safely live,

a place where saints and children tell

how hearts learn to forgive.

Built of hopes and dreams and visions,

rock of faith and vault of grace;

here the love of Christ shall end divisions:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where prophets speak,

and words are strong and true,

where all God's children dare to seek

to dream God's reign anew.

Here the cross shall stand as witness

and as symbol of God's grace;

here as one we claim the faith of Jesus:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where love is found

in water, wine and wheat:

a banquet hall on holy ground

where peace and justice meet.

Here the love of God, through Jesus,

is revealed in time and space;

as we share in Christ the feast that frees us:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where hands will reach

beyond the wood and stone

to heal and strengthen, serve and teach,

and live the Word they've known.

Here the outcast and the stranger

bear the image of God's face;

let us bring an end to fear and danger:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where all are named,

their songs and visions heard

and loved and treasured, taught and claimed

as words within the Word.

Built of tears and cries and laughter,

prayers of faith and songs of grace,

let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:

All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE ELESION  (page 184)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

NEHEMIAH 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 (Maureen)

PSALM 19

1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-31A  (Maureen)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (page 188)

LUKE 4:14-21

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 843

Praise the One  Who Breaks the Darkness

Praise the One who breaks the darkness

with a liberating light;

praise the One who frees the pris'ners,

turning blindness into sight.

Praise the One who preached the gospel,

healing ev'ry dread disease,

calming storms and feeding thousands

with the very bread of peace.

Praise the One who blessed the children

with a strong yet gentle word;

praise the One who drove out demons

with a piercing, two-edged sword.

Praise the One who brings cool water

to the desert's burning sand;

from this well comes living water

quenching thirst in ev'ry land.

Praise the one true love incarnate:

Christ, who suffered in our place;

Jesus died and rose for many

that we may know God by grace.

Let us sing for joy and gladness,

seeing what our God has done.

Praise the one redeeming glory;

praise the One who makes us one.

Text: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955

OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

APOSTLES’ CREED

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 

SANCTUS SONG: ELW-525

You are Holy

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Mandarin)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (page 191)

COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 715
Christ Be Our Light

Longing for light, we wait in darkness.

Longing for truth, we turn to you.

Make us your own, your holy people,

light for the world to see.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for peace, our world is troubled.

Longing for hope, many despair.

Your word alone has pow'r to save us.

Make us your living voice. 

Christ, be our light!

Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for food, many are hungry.

Longing for water, many still thirst.

Make us your bread, broken for others,

shared until all are fed. 

Christ, be our light!

Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for shelter, many are homeless.

Longing for warmth, many are cold.

Make us your building, sheltering others,

walls made of living stone.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Many the gifts, many the people,

many the hearts that yearn to belong.

Let us be servants to one another,

signs of your kingdom come.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Text: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957

COMMUNION SONG 2: ACS 968

Feed Us with Hunger for Justice

Feed us with hunger for justice.

Feed us with thirst for peace.

[optional descant]

Feed us justice.

Feed us your peace.

Text: Anne Krentz Organ, b. 1960

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ELW 886

Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing

my great Redeemer’s praise,

the glories of my God and King,

the triumphs of his grace!

My gracious Master and my God,

assist me to proclaim,

to spread through all the earth abroad

the honours of your name.

The name of Jesus charms our fears

and bids our sorrows cease,

sings music in the sinner’s ears,

brings life and health and peace.

He speaks and listening to his voice,

new life the dead receive;

the mournful broken hearts rejoice,

the humble poor believe.

To God all glory, praise, and love

be now and ever giv’n

by saints below and saints above,

the church in earth and heav’n.

Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.

BLESSING

SONG:

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

January 19, 2025

SETTING 6  |  2^nd Sunday after Epiphany

Assisting Minister: Rosa Maria

Communion & Assistants: Wendy & Chichi

Ushers: Larry & Alan

Readers: Olive

Kitchen: Olive

Closing: Gerry & Brenda

PPT: Crystal

Audio: Hans

Livestream: Michael

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC e-NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Play ANNOUNCEMENTS PPT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ACS 981

All Who Are Thirsty

[A leader sings the words in parentheses]

 [All who are thirsty,]  come to the waters.

[All who are hungry,]  come here and eat.

[All who are thirsty,]  come to the waters.

There's enough for all.  (2x)

Text: Brian Wentzel, b. 1979

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE (p 165)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ISAIAH 62:1-5 – Olive

PSALM 36:5-10

1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 – Olive

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 171)

JOHN 2:1-11

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer (plus 4 art slides)

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 798

Will You Come and Follow Me

"Will you come and follow me

if I but call your name?

Will you go where you don't know

and never be the same?

Will you let my love be shown,

will you let my name be known,

will you let my life be grown

in you and you in me?

"Will you leave yourself behind

if I but call your name?

Will you care for cruel and kind

and never be the same?

Will you risk the hostile stare,

should your life attract or scare?

Will you let me answer pray'r

in you and you in me?

"Will you let the blinded see

if I but call your name?

Will you set the pris'ners free

and never be the same?

Will you kiss the leper clean,

and do such as this unseen,

and admit to what I mean

in you and you in me?

"Will you love the you you hide

if I but call your name?

Will you quell the fear inside

and never be the same?

Will you use the faith you've found

to reshape the world around,

through my sight and touch and sound

in you and you in me?"

Lord, your summons echoes true

when you but call my name.

Let me turn and follow you

and never be the same.

In your company I'll go

where your love and footsteps show.

Thus I'll move and live and grow

in you and you in me.

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949

OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

SANCTUS SONG: ELW-525

You are Holy

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER – Spanish

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 174)

COMMUNION SONG 1: ACS 1035

Though the Earth Shall Change

Though the earth shall change,

though the mountains tremble,

though the waters rage,

you, God, are here.

Though the nations war,

though the peoples battle,

though the empire falters,

we will not fear.

Though the earth shall change,

though the mountains tremble,

though the waters rage,

you, God, are here.

Though the nations war,

though the peoples battle,

though the empire falters,

we will not fear.

Text: Rolf Vegdahl, b. 1955, and Tom Witt, b. 1957,  Psalm 46

COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 396

Spirit of Gentleness

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You moved on the waters, you called to the deep,

then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep;

and over the eons you called to each thing:

"Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings."

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You swept through the desert, you stung with the sand,

and you goaded your people with a law and a land;

and when they were blinded with idols and lies,

then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill,

then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still;

and down in the city you called once again,

when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

You call from tomorrow, you break ancient schemes.

From the bondage of sorrow all the captives dream dreams;

our women see visions, our men clear their eyes.

With bold new decisions your people arise.

Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,

blow through the wilderness calling and free;

Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940

Text © 1978 James K. Manley, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ACS-1062
Build a Longer Table

Build a longer table, not a higher wall,

feeding those who hunger, making room for all.

Feasting together, stranger turns to friend,

Christ breaks walls to pieces; false divisions end.

Build a safer refuge, not a larger jail;

where the weak find shelter, mercy will not fail.

For any place where justice is denied,

Christ will breach the jail wall, freeing all inside.

Build a broader doorway, not a longer fence.

Love protects all people, sparing no expense.

When we embrace compassion more than fear,

Christ tears down our fences: all are welcome here.

When we lived as exiles, refugees abroad,

Christ became our doorway to the reign of God.

So must our tables welcome those who roam.

None can be excluded; all must find a home.

Text: David Bjorlin, b. 1984

BLESSING

SONG: Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

January 12, 2025

Setting 10  |  Baptism of Our Lord

Leading Worship:  Pastor Jennifer

Assisting Minister:  Maureen & Aiden

Communion:  Kenneth & Vanessa

Ushers:   Sherry & Sarah

Reader:   Bob & Debbie

Kitchen:  Liz

Closing:   Brenda & Gerry

PPT: Barry

Audio: Aiden

Livestream: August

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC NEWSLETTER INFO

ANNOUNCEMENTS (PPT — VIDEO ON SLIDE 2)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 423

Shall We Gather at the River

Shall we gather at the river,

where bright angel feet have trod,

with its crystal tide forever

flowing by the throne of God?

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

On the margin of the river,

washing up its silver spray,

we will walk and worship ever,

all the happy golden day.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Ere we reach the shining river,

lay we ev'ry burden down;

grace our spirits will deliver,

and provide a robe and crown.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Soon we'll reach the shining river,

soon our pilgrimage will cease;

soon our happy hearts will quiver

with the melody of peace.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

GREETING

KYRIE  (p 203)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE  (p 204)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ISAIAH 43:1-7 (Bob & Debbie)

PSALM 29

ACTS 8:14-17 (Bob & Debbie)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 205)

LUKE 3:15-17, 21-22 (Gospel)

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

HOLDING SLIDE WITH ART

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 445

Wash O God, Our Sons and Daughters

Wash O God our sons and daughters

Where Your cleansing waters flow

Number them among Your people

Bless as Christ blessed long ago

Weave them garments bright and sparkling

Compass them with love and light

Fill anoint them send Your Spirit

Holy dove and heart's delight

We who bring them long for nurture

By Your milk may we be fed

Let us join Your feast

Partaking cup of blessing living bread

God renew us guide our footsteps

Free from sin and all its snares

One with Christ in living dying

By Your Spirit children heirs

O how deep Your holy wisdom

Unimagined all Your ways

To Your name be glory honour

With our lives we worship praise

We Your people stand before You

Water washed and Spirit-born

By Your grace our lives we offer

Recreate us God transform

Benjamin Franklin White, James H. Wood, Ruth C. Duck

CCLI Song #2613112

OFFERTORY PRAYER

NEW ZEALAND CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

SANCTUS SONG: ELW-525

You are Holy

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Sung)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD  (P. 208)

COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 459

Wade in the Water

[A leader sings the words in parentheses]

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[See that host all dressed in white,]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[the leader looks like the Israelite.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[See that band all dressed in red,]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[looks like the band that Moses led.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[Look over yonder, what do I see?]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[the Holy Ghost a-coming on me.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[Look over yonder, what do I see?]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

[the Holy Ghost a-coming on me.]

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Wade in the water,

wade in the water, children,

wade in the water,

God's a-goin'-a trouble the water.

Text: African American spiritual

COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 407

O Living Breath of God

O living Breath of God,

wind at the beginning upon the waters;

O living Breath of God,

bearing the creation to wondrous birth;

Come now, and fill our spirits;

pour out your gifts abundant.

O living Breath of God, Holy Spirit,

breathe in us as we pray.

O living Breath of God,

by whose pow'r the Son came to birth among us;

O living Breath of God,

who to the creation gives life anew;

Come now, and fill our spirits;

pour out your gifts abundant.

O living Breath of God, Holy Spirit,

breathe in us as we pray.

O living Breath of God,

bearing us to life through baptismal waters;

O living Breath of God,

sighing with creation for freedom's birth;

Come now, and fill our spirits;

pour out your gifts abundant.

O living Breath of God, Holy Spirit,

 breathe in us as we pray.

Text: Osvaldo Catena, 1920-1986; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b. 1923

Tr. © 1998 Augsburg Fortress

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ELW 543

Go, My Children, with My Blessing

“Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone.

Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own.

In my love’s baptismal river

I have made you mine forever.

Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.”

“Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.

Here you heard my dear Son’s story,

here you touched him, saw his glory.

Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.”

“Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me.

Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.

Here my Spirit’s power filled you,

here my tender comfort stilled you.

Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.”

Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919, alt.

Text © 1983 Concordia Publishing House

BLESSING

SONG OF PEACE

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE