The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 5, 2012

8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

 

 

St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church

1371 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard

San Diego, CA  92107

619-224-2894

Rev. Karen L. Marohn

 

 

Gathering

 

 

Please STAND (as you are able) at the parts of the liturgy marked with an asterisk (*).

Bold type means congregational participation.

 

 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE

 

 

*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P          Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who spoke light into creation, who calls us to listen and follow, who sends us to shine like stars.

C         Amen

P          Let us come before God, confessing our sin. Holy and merciful God,

C         we confess that we have sinned against our sisters and brothers and against you. We cherish the values of this world. We cause others to stumble. The earth is wounded by our excess. Have mercy, O God. Forgive us, renew us, and raise us up on eagles' wings, that we may do your will with courage and delight. Amen.

P          Hear the voice from heaven:  "You are my own, my beloved."  God gives power to the weary and strengthens the powerless. Be cleansed, be healed, for in the name of + Jesus Christ, I declare to you the forgiveness of your sins and the revealing of God's reign.

C         Amen

 

 

*  OPENING HYMN                                                             Arise, Your Light has Come!

 

 

*  GREETING

P          The grace of Jesus Christ, the mercy of the Holy One, and the Spirit of the living God be with you all.

C         And also with you.

 

 

*  PRAYER OF THE DAY

P          Let us pray.  Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C         Amen

 

 

CHILDREN’S SERMON and DISMISSAL FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH

Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world.

Red, brown, yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.

Jesus loves the little children of the world.

 

 

Word

 

 

FIRST READING

L    A reading from Isaiah.

40:21  Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?

22It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in;  23who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing.  24Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble.

25To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One.  26Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing.

27Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God"?  28Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.  29He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless.  30Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted;  31but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength,  they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

L          Word of God, word of life.

C         Thanks be to God.

 

 

PSALM

L    Let us pray Psalm 147 responsively.

1Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God!

            How pleasant it is to honor God with praise!

2The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem,

            and gathers the exiles of Israel.

3The LORD heals the brokenhearted

            and binds up their wounds.

4The LORD counts the number of the stars

            and calls them all by their names.

5Great is our LORD and mighty in power;

            there is no limit to God's wisdom.

6The LORD lifts up the lowly,

            but casts the wicked to the ground.

7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;

            make music upon the harp to our God,

8who covers the heavens with clouds

            and prepares rain for the earth,

            making grass to grow upon the mountains.

9God provides food for the cattle

            and for the young ravens when they cry.

10God is not impressed by the might of a horse,

            and has no pleasure in the speed of a runner,

11but finds pleasure in those who fear the LORD,

            in those who await God's steadfast love.20c  Hallelujah!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.  Amen.

 

 

SECOND READING

L    A reading from 1 Corinthians.

9:16 If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel!  17For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission.  18What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.

19For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them.  20To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law.  21To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those outside the law.  22To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some.  23I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

L          Word of God, word of life.

C         Thanks be to God.

 

 

*  GOSPEL ACCLAMATION                                                                                     Alleluia

 

 

*  GOSPEL READING

P          The Holy Gospel according to Mark.
C         Glory to you, O Lord.

1: 29As soon as [Jesus and the disciples] left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  30Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.  31He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.

32That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.  33And the whole city was gathered around the door.  34And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

35In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.  36And Simon and his companions hunted for him.  37When they found him, they said to him, "Everyone is searching for you."  38He answered, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do."  39And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

P          The Gospel of the Lord.
C         Praise to you, O Christ.

 

 

SERMON                                                                                             Rev. Karen Marohn

 

 

*  HYMN OF THE DAY                                                                            On Eagle’s Wings

 

 

*  APOSTLE’S 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.

 

 

*  PRAYERS                                                After each petition,    D  … Hear us, O God.

                                                                                                    C     Your mercy is great.

 

 

*  PEACE

P          The peace of Christ be with you always.
C         And also with you.

D         Let us exchange a sign of God’s peace.

 

 

Meal

 

 

OFFERING                                                                                               musical interlude

Please stand as the ushers bring the gifts to the Altar

 

*   OFFERTORY PRAYER

D         Let us pray.  Merciful God,

C         as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.  Amen.

 

 

*  GREAT THANKSGIVING

 

 

P          It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you … (Here the minister continues with the proper preface concluding:) …we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

 

*  HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

 

 

*  THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

P          Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:

Blessed are you for the birth of creation.

Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.

Blessed are you for your promise to your people.

Blessed are you in the prophets' hopes and dreams.

Blessed are you for Mary's openness to your will.

Blessed are you for your Son Jesus, the Word made flesh.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave 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.

 

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

C         Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

P          With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us,

full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.

C         Come, Lord Jesus.

P          Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us.  Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.

C         Come, Holy Spirit.

P          All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel,

Word of God incarnate, Power of the Most High,

one God, now and forever.

C         Amen.

 

 

*  THE LORD’S PRAYER

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.

 

 

LAMB OF GOD

 

 

COMMUNION                                CHRIST BIDS YOU WELCOME TO THIS HOLY MEAL!

 

All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion.  Receive the bread then dip it into the cup.  The first cup is red wine; the second cup is white grape juice. For those unable to partake of wheaten bread, a rice wafer is available.

 

HYMNS           The following communion hymns can be found in the Red Book Evangelical Lutheran Worship in the pew rack in front of you:

                                    #466 In the Singing

                                    #485 I Am the Bread of Life

                                    #574 Here I Am, Lord

 

 

*  BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS

P          The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C         Amen

 

*  POST COMMUNION PRAYER

D         Let us pray. Everlasting God, we bless you that you have brought us to the mountaintop and fed us with the life and light of your Son. Send us in his name from this place to bring light into dark corners, healing where lives are torn, and nourishment to every hungry heart, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C         Amen

 

 

Sending

 

 

*  BLESSING

P          God the Father, light-creator; God the Son, Light from Light; and God the Holy Spirit, light-revealer, bless you and + give you peace.

C         Amen

*  SENDING HYMN                                                                              Shine, Jesus, Shine

 

 

*  DISMISSAL

D         Go in peace. Share the good news.

C         Thanks be to God.

 

 

SCRIPTURES FOR THE COMING WEEK

Reflections for Sunday, 02-05-2012, The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Preparation for Sunday, 02-12-2012, The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture for Sunday, 02-12-2012, The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

 

 

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IN OUR PRAYERS

We keep the following members of St. Peter’s in our prayers:

Bob, Ann Z., Dante, Kevin, Patty, Ann R.,  Dale and Mary

Our homebound members and those in care facilities:

Diego, Della, Gerry, Keith

Our deployed military.

The names of other loved ones who are prayed for daily at church are posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.

 

 

WELCOME TO ST. PETER’S BY THE SEA

We are glad that you have come to worship with us today!  Please sign a WELCOME card found in the pew rack, and give it to an usher or drop it in the offering plate.  A privacy room for those with infants is at the back of the sanctuary.  A nursery is available for toddlers and young children. Children’s Church School for grades Pre-K to 5th grade meets during the 8:45 a.m. service. Youth Bible Study meets upstairs between the services at 9:45 a.m. Hearing aids, large-print bulletins and children’s bulletins are available from an usher. You will find hand sanitizer in the pew rack for your use during the service.

SUNDAY HOSPITALITY is given for the praise and glory of God.  Today we thank Pat McGregor for the flowers given in memory of Charles, on the anniversary of his birth. We also thank the Fadden and Zimmermann families for the coffee fellowship between services.

REMINDER NOTICES for Worship Leaders (Ushers, Greeters, Lectors, Acolytes and Worship Assistants) are now being sent via email.

DAY OF LEARNING & GROWING: Looking for an opportunity to learn something new? Wondering how your faith can connect with your daily life? Want to dig deeper into scripture? Then this day long event is for you! It will be held February 18th from 9am-3pm at Clairemont Lutheran Church and sponsored by Pacifica Synod’s PALLMM program. Register by email to mindy@GodAmong.Us or call Mindy at 858-487-2225. Deadline to register was February 3rd; call Mindy to see if there are still openings. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE COMING: The Girl Scouts of our congregation will be selling Girl Scout cookies during Fellowship Hour next Sunday, February 12th!

THRIVENT FINANCIAL: The local Thrivent Financial for Lutherans team will be holding workshops titled “Retirement & Estate Strategies” on February 15 and 16 at various times and locations. See flyer posted on the bulletin board for more information or call Whitney at 858-455-5227.

INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP AT ST. PETER’S? Let Pastor Marohn know, as a class is beginning soon.

 

 

The Week Beginning February 5, 2012

Sunday, February 5  The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

        8:45 a.m.            Worship, Children’s Church School

        9:45 a.m.            Fellowship, Youth Bible Study

        9:45 a.m.            Education Committee

      10:30 a.m.            Worship

      12:00 p.m.            Confirmation Class at St. Peter’s

Monday, February 6

Tuesday, February 7

        9:30 a.m.            Christian Service

        9:30 a.m.            Preschool Chapel

        5:30 p.m.            Congregation Council

Wednesday, February 8

        1:00 p.m.            Staff Meeting

        7:00 p.m.            Choir Rehearsal

        7:00 p.m.            Deacon’s Study

Thursday, February 9

      12:00 p.m.            Peninsula Ministerial Meeting

        6:30 p.m.            Fireside Communion Service

Friday, February 10

        9:30 a.m.            Preschool Chapel

        4:00 p.m.            SPY to InterFaith Shelter

Saturday, February 11

        8:30 a.m.            Men’s Breakfast Bible Study

      10:00 a.m.            Prayer Shawl Ministry

      11:00 a.m.            SCRAP (until 5pm)

Sunday, February 12              The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

        8:00 a.m.            Health and Wellness Committee

        8:45 a.m.            Worship, Children’s Church School

        9:45 a.m.            Fellowship, Youth Bible Study

      10:30 a.m.            Worship

        5:00 p.m.            Shipmates Valentine Dinner at Fiddler’s Green

 

 

Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner

    Tuesday, February 21st

                          6:00 p.m.

 

Please join us as St. Peter’s Youth host their annual pancake dinner fundraiser!

 

 

 

Ash Wednesday Service

with imposition of ashes

and celebration of Holy Communion

Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

You Are Invited

St. Peter's Shipmates

 

 

requests the pleasure of your company to celebrate

Valentine's Day

Sunday, February 12 - 5:00 pm

Fiddler's Green Restaurant

Complete meal with salad and coffee or tea

Choice of entrees

All this for only $30.00 per person

Please make Reservations on

Sign-Up sheet in Fellowship Hall by February 10

Make check payable to St. Peter’s and note

“Valentine Dinner” in the memo line

(Cash and Carry for drinks other than coffee or tea)

Any questions - call Dean or Gail Bennett

 

 

Worship Leadership

Pastor:

The Rev. Karen Marohn

Pastoral Assistant:

Vicar Joshua Serrano

Director of Music:

Doris DeChenne

Worship Assistant:

Deacon Susan Benson

Altar Care:

Jim Grutkowski

8:45 a.m. Service:

 

Ushers:

Bob Williams and Diane Sherwood

Greeter:

Susan Benson

Lector:

Ade Christensen

Acolytes:

David and Elina Pepper

10:30 a.m. Service:

 

Ushers:

Pete Fuentes and Jane Christensen

Greeter:

Kathy Rahilly

Lector:

Bob Keck

Acolyte:

Sean Webster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Peter’s Youth (SPY)

 are collecting donations today to benefit Loaves and Fishes. Please ‘vote’ generously for your team!

 

 

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