January 16, 2022 Second Sunday After the Epiphany
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January 16, 2022 Second Sunday After the Epiphany
WELCOME
Dear friends,
Welcome to Hephatha! Whether you’re a
member, a returning guest, or maybe this is
your first time at Hephatha, we welcome
you to this time of worship. During our time
together, we hope that you experience the
presence and love of God in a profound and
life-changing way!
May the music we share stir you, may the prayers we offer
comfort you, and may the proclaimed Word of God challenge
you to live with a new passion and purpose. Again, we are
honored that you have chosen to worship here today.
In Jesus—the best place to be,
Pastor Arthur Andrews
Communion will be offered at the following times:
9:30 am—1st and 3rd Sundays of the month
8:00 & 11:00 am—2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
Please pick up the elements as you enter the Sanctuary.
Take the elements with you to your seat, and after the
words of institution, everyone will partake in the Lord’s
Supper together.
As you leave, please take the empty container for the
elements with you and drop it in the receptacle in the
Narthex.
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8:00 AM WORSHIP
PRESERVICE Dixie Aschbrenner
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews
OPENING PRAYER
OPENING HYMN “Within My Father’s House”
INVOCATION
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy
Spirit.
People: Amen.
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
HYMN OF PRAISE “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”
OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 40:25-31
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL READING John 2:1-11
Reader: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 2 nd Chapter.
People: Glory to You, O Lord.
Text is read
Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, O Christ.
HYMN OF THE DAY “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus”
SERMON “To Those Who Wait”
Text: Isaiah 40:25-31
INTRODUCTION:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with
you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9, ESV).
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew
6:13, ESV).
“But they 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” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV).
I. BE CONFIDENT IN THE LORD.
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“Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God’”? (Isaiah 40:27, ESV). “Have 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” (Isaiah 40:28, ESV). II. BE PATIENT WITH THE LORD. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength...” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV). III. BE OBEDIENT TO THE LORD. “...But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles...” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV). “...They shall run and not be weary...” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV). “...They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV). CONCLUSION: OFFERING APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 4
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Pastor: Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.
LORD’S PRAYER
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.
BENEDICTION
CLOSING HYMN “On What Has How Been Sown”
RECESSIONAL
9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM WORSHIP
PRESERVICE SONG “Whom Shall I Fear?”
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews
OPENING PRAYER
OPENING SONG “Your Name Is Holy”
INVOCATION
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the
Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
HYMN OF PRAISE “Who You Say I Am”
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 40:25-31
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL READING John 2:1-11
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Reader: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 2 Chapter.
People: Glory to You, O Lord.
Text is read
Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, O Christ.
HYMN OF THE DAY “Reckless Love”
SERMON “To Those Who Wait”
Text: Isaiah 40:25-31
INTRODUCTION:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with
you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9, ESV).
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”
(Matthew 6:13, ESV).
“But they 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” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV).
I. BE CONFIDENT IN THE LORD.
“Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden
from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God’”?
(Isaiah 40:27, ESV).
“Have 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”
(Isaiah 40:28, ESV).
II. BE PATIENT WITH THE LORD.
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength...”
(Isaiah 40:31, ESV).
III. BE OBEDIENT TO THE LORD.
“...But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they
shall mount up with wings like eagles...” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV).
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“...They shall run and not be weary...” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV).
“...They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV).
CONCLUSION:
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Pastor: Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.
THE LORD’S SUPPER (at 9:30 am)
LORD’S PRAYER
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.
BENEDICTION
CLOSING SONG “All the People Said Amen”
THOSE SERVING TODAY:
ELDERS Ray Comeau and David Hennings.
USHERS Sylvia Esquerra, Bernie DeMarkey, and Jerry Algeo.
PRAISE Mike Cooper, Laureene Ernst, Keri Ortiz, and
BAND John Sarraffe.
TECH Sam Morganstern.
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We are looking for volunteers for the following dates to help
serve coffee and donuts. (Preferably two volunteers per Sunday)
Volunteers are needed at the
9:30 am and before the 11:00 am
services once a month.
February 20
March 20
April 24
You serve donuts, prepare coffee, and
meet new people! This is an easy,
FUN, and important service to the
church!
Please contact the church office to sign up to volunteer
at hephathachurch@hephatha.net or 714-637-0887.
FOUNDATIONS
Begins January 16
at 12:15 pm in the
Sanctuary
Are you wondering how to be more connected at Hephatha?
Are you ready to take the next step and become a member of the
church? We have a New Member Class starting January 16! Come to this
class and see if membership is the right step for you! This class allows for
space to get to know some of the ministry team and to learn about where
we've been, where we are, and where we're headed. Learn more about
what we believe, connect with more people at Hephatha, and discover
how you are wired to make a difference.
Classes begin January 16 at 12:15 pm in the Sanctuary.
For more information please contact the church office at
hephathachurch@hephatha.net or at 714-637-0887 ext. 151.
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New Bible Study!
The Best is Yet to Come
by John Kieschnick
Pastor John Kieschnick shares the lessons he has
learned from a lifetime of walking with Jesus and helping
people of all ages and all walks of life experience. Books
for this Bible Study are free! They will be available at
church after each service for pickup starting January 9. If
you can’t make that, pick it up at the church office
whenever you can. The study will begin the week of
January 30. For this bible study, you can read the
book at your own pace and review the weekly email on your own. If you want to
discuss anything about the study with Pastor Andrews, please contact him at
714-637-0887 ext. 151 or at aandrews@hephatha.net.
Should you have questions, or to sign up contact the church
office at 714-637-0887 or HephathaChurch@Hephatha.net.
Women’s Ministry—Ladies Movie Night
The women's ministries of
Salem and St. Paul's are
inviting the women of
Hephatha to enjoy an
afternoon out going to see the
movie Redeeming Love. The movie
adaptation of Francine Rivers' book
"Redeeming Love" is a powerful retelling of
the Biblical love story of Hosea & Gomer set
against the 1850's California Gold Rush. It is a life-changing story of
the power of unconditional and all-consuming love. This movie is PG-
13. The viewing of this movie will be at Century Stadium Theatre in
Orange on Sunday, January 23rd at 12:30 pm. The cost is $6.50 per
ticket. You can register to see the movie through St. Paul's website
(QR code above) or purchase directly from the movie theater website
(Cinemark.com). Limited tickets are available. You don’t have to be a
member of the church to participate. This movie is rated PG-13.
Questions? Contact DCE Joy.Kaufmann@splsorange.org
9NEXT SERMON SERIES
When Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection, he
didn’t tell us to just hang out here for a while and try to make
the best of things for a while. Before Jesus was crucified for us,
he was very clear about two things: one, that He would be
coming back again and two, how we live while He’s gone will
impact how He deals with us when He returns. This life isn’t all
there is. There’s more to come in the next age.
January 30 — "The Question" (Matthew 24:1-3)
February 6 — "The Signs" (Matthew 24:4-22)
February 13 — "The Return" (Matthew 24:23-31)
February 20 — "The Hour" (Matthew 24:32-36)
February 27 — "The Judgment" (Matthew 25:31-46)
GIVING
(Monthly average needed to meet budget is $53,500)
Date Received Over/
Budget Actual
12/26 $11,412 (under)
1/2 $6,790 Nov. $48,008 $47,258 ($2,750)
1/9 $11,321 YTD $254,042 $248,177 ($5,865)
Electronic (Vanco) Giving for November: $16,252.03
Interested in electronic giving?
Contact Catherine Lagaris at 714-637-0887 ext. 156
or clagaris@hephatha.net
10PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION
All prayer requests are listed a maximum of six weeks and then removed.
Should you wish to continue praying for this request, simply send us an updated
Prayer Request. To place someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact the
church office at 714-637-0887 or hephathachurch@hephatha.net
Those who are ill, recovering, or grieving:
Praying for speedy recoveries and mild cases for all those who
are suffering from sickness and COVID; Bruce Radloff ( high
blood pressure problems); Carl Stoneham (Friend of Doris Jones is
having respiratory problems); Gifford Family (Pearl Gifford recently
passed away, praying for strength and comfort for the family); Kathy
Gregg (Friend of Adam LeBlanc; undergoing chemotherapy);
Gilbert Morales and Family (Gilbert is on hospice); Glen
(Father of Cathy Blankenship; cataract surgery); Erin (Daughter of
Linda and Frank Vernazzaro diagnosed with pneumonia); Jack
Alvarez (Ed De La Torre’s friend; recovering from intense surgery);
Thane (Donna De La Torre friend – has cancer); Ron Carr (Carla
Hufnagel’s friend has brain cancer); Cathy Rouse (illness); Carol
Daniel (Mitzi Wallace’s friend, under hospice due to cancer);
Barbara Haines (breast cancer); Kelly Llewlyn (Beth Fisher’s co-
worker diagnosed with breast cancer); Christine Cross (Friend of the
Huff’s is battling breast cancer); Neilson Family (Friends of the
Schmitt Family have a daughter with a brain aneurysm); Dottie (The
Mundia’s friend’s cancer has returned and it is spreading); Connie
(Friend of Carla Hufnagel, on long term care due to brain cancer);
Becky Lopez (suffered a stroke); Wendy & Kevin Taylor
(husband and wife both fighting cancer); Troy Mockridge (5-year-old
diagnosed with leukemia); Stan Thompson (Lester Tjelmeland’s
friend, has lymphoma cancer); Jim Poerschke (cancer); Mickie
Reinertson (suffering from Parkinson’s disease); Cameron
Fischer (cancer treatments); Lani Forbes (former Hephatha
middle school teacher, cancer); Amber Wilson (friend of Marika and
Chad Doan, breast cancer).
Those who are serving in the armed forces:
Brandon Walker; JT Gaumer (Jan Delaney’s grandson); Sgt.
Carlos Ortiz; Ryan Armstrong; Steven & Kyle Drake (Lindsay
Drake’s cousins); JT Brown (Cathy Blankenship’s cousin).
11MONDAY: January 17
OFFICE CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
TUESDAY: January 18
9:00 am—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
WEDNESDAY: January 19
8:00 am—Women’s Wednesday Morning Study on Zoom.
Contact the Church office for an invite.
9:00 am—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
3:30 pm—Middle School Confirmation class.
7:00 pm—High School Youth Group.
7:00 pm—Tour of the Old Testament Study on Zoom.
Contact the Church office for an invite.
THURSDAY: January 20
9:00 am—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
10:00 am—Women’s Thursday Morning Study on Zoom.
Contact the Church office for an invite.
FRIDAY: January 21
9:00 am—Short “Couch Connections” devotional.
7:00 pm—Jr. High Youth Group.
SUNDAY: January 23
8:00 am—Worship in the Sanctuary.
The Lord’s Supper will be offered.
9:30 am—Worship in the Sanctuary & live stream.
Nursery Care available in Room 6.
Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall.
11:00 am—Worship in the Sanctuary & live stream.
The Lord’s Supper will be offered.
Nursery Care available in Room 6.
12:15 pm—Foundations Membership Class in person in
the Sanctuary.
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