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First Lutheran Church Worship
February 20, 2022
Welcome to worship on the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany. We’re glad you’re here!
Access the worship service on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/FirstLuthEllicottCity or
YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/firstlutheranchurchellicottcity. For direct access
to this Sunday’s services on YouTube go to: https://youtu.be/4S8330CcNtc.
PRELUDE Give Me Jesus (ELW 770) Spiritual, arr. Richard Billingham
CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who creates us, redeems us, and calls us by name.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you and your beloved children.
We have turned our faces away from your glory when it did not appear as we expected.
We have rejected your word when it made us confront ourselves.
We have failed to show hospitality to those you called us to welcome.
Accept our repentance for the things we have done and the things we have left undone.
For the sake of Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.
Forgive us and lead us, that we may bathe in the glory of your Son born among us,
and reflect your love for all creation.
Amen.
Rejoice in this good news:
In ☩ Christ Jesus, your sins are forgiven.
You are descendants of the Most High,
adopted into the household of Christ, and inheritors of eternal life.
Live as freed and forgiven children of God.
Amen.
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GATHERING HYMN ACS 979 Making Their Way
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
2
KYRIE
3
HYMN OF PRAISE
4
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O Lord Jesus, make us instruments of your peace, that where there is hatred, we may sow love, where there is injury,
pardon, and where there is despair, hope. Grant, O divine master, that we may seek to console, to understand, and to
love in your name, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
+ WORD +
FIRST READING: Genesis 45:3-11, 15
Many years after being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph reveals himself to them. Now the second-in-
command in Egypt, Joseph reassures his brothers that God has used their evil intentions for good to preserve life during a
devastating famine, and Joseph forgives them.
A reading from Genesis.
3
Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed
were they at his presence.
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Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph,
whom you sold into Egypt. 5And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God
sent me before you to preserve life. 6For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years
in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. 7God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and
to keep alive for you many survivors. 8So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to
Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9Hurry and go up to my father and say to him,
‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. 10You shall settle in the
land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children, as well as your flocks, your
herds, and all that you have. 11I will provide for you there—since there are five more years of famine to come—so that
you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty.’ ” 15And he kissed all his brothers and wept
upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
RESPONSE A Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester L. J. White
O holy Jesus, most merciful redeemer, friend and brother,
may I know thee more clearly,
love thee more dearly,
and follow thee more nearly. Amen
St. Richard of Chichester
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
In the Apostles’ Creed, we speak of the “resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.” Using the metaphor of a
planted seed and the story of Adam, Paul preaches passionately about the mystery of following Christ’s perfect life into
eternity.
A reading from First Corinthians.
35
But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” 36Fool! What you sow does
not come to life unless it dies. 37And as for what you sow, you do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed,
perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 38But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own
body.
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So it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. 43It is sown in
dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. 44It is sown a physical body, it is raised a
spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body. 45Thus it is written, “The first man, Adam, became
5a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46But it is not the spiritual that is first, but the physical, and then
the spiritual. 47The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. 48As was the man of
dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. 49Just as we have
borne the image of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the man of heaven.
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What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the
perishable inherit the imperishable.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL: Luke 6:27-38
Jesus continues to address a crowd of his disciples. He invites his followers to shower radical love, blessing, forgiveness,
generosity, and trust even on enemies and outsiders. Living in harmony with God’s intent brings the reward of
overflowing blessing.
The Holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord.
[Jesus said:] 27“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse
you, pray for those who abuse you. 29If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who
takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away
your goods, do not ask for them again. 31Do to others as you would have them do to you.
32
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do
good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34If you lend to those from
whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35But love
your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the
Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. 36Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
37
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will
be forgiven; 38give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put
into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON
HYMN INTRODUCTION – when indicated by the worship leaders, please stand as you are able.
6HYMN OF THE DAY ELW 726 Light Dawns on a Weary World
7APOSTLES’ CREED
With the whole church, let us confess our faith:
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 OF INTERCESSION
The Spirit of the Lord is poured out upon us in abundance; so we are bold to pray for the church, the world, and all that
God has made.
Each petition ends with the words, “God of grace,” . . . and our collective response is “hear our prayer”.
Since we have such great hope in your promises, O God, we lift these and all of our prayers to you in confidence and
faith; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
PEACE
The sharing of the Peace reminds us of the first words the Risen Christ spoke to his disciples. Even as we socially distance,
we can share that peace with one another (a simple wave in this case) as a gesture of the peace we have received from
Christ, as we share the words:
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Your regular offering ensures that God's life-giving ministry through this community continues. You are able to make your
offering via our website (firstlutheranec.org … select the red GIVE tab at the top of the screen). You can make your
offering either as a recurring one that fits your particular circumstance (weekly, monthly, etc.) or as a one-time offering,
You can also mail your offering to the church office (3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042). In addition to sharing
your financial gifts, today you might also choose to give thanks for the ways you offer your gifts to the world, or how
others share their gifts in ways that enhance your life.
8+ MEAL +
SETTING THE TABLE ELW 783 Praise and Thanks and Adoration
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray. Blessed are you, O God, Sovereign of the universe. You offer us new beginnings
and guide us on our journey. Lead us to your table, nourish us with this heavenly food,
and prepare us to carry your love to a hungry world, in the name of Christ our light.
Amen.
9GREAT THANKSGIVING
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy … and join their unending hymn:
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord . . . be all honor and glory, now and forever.
10LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered as one in the Body of Christ, let us pray together as Jesus taught us:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
The bread is broken in silence.
Come to God’s table. There is a place for you and enough for all.
COMMUNION
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America practices Eucharistic hospitality. All baptized persons are invited to the
Lord’s Table. For those communing via our livestream, elements are distributed: “The body of Christ given for you. The
blood of Christ shed for you.” For those gathered in the worship center, please come forward at the direction of the
ushers.
AGNUS DEI
11COMMUNION MEDIATION So Art Thou to Me K. Lee Scott
As the bridegroom to his chosen, as the king unto his realm,
as the keep unto the castle, as the pilot to the helm,
so art thou, Lord, to me.
As the fountain in the garden, as the candle in the dark,
as the treasure in the coffer, as the manna in the ark,
so art thou, Lord, to me.
As the music at the banquet, as the stamp unto the seal,
as the medicine to the fainting, as the wine cup at the meal,
so art thou, Lord, to me.
As the ruby in the setting, as the honey in the comb,
as the light within the lantern as the father in the home,
as the sunshine in the heavens, as the image in the glass,
as the fruit unto the fig tree, as the dew upon the grass,
so art thou, Lord, to me.
John Tauler
COMMUNION HYMN ELW 605 Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
12COMMUNION HYMN ELW 708 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
COMMUNION HYMN ELW 472 Eat This Bread
13The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray. We give you thanks, gracious God, for we have feasted on the abundance of your house. Send us to bring
good news and to proclaim your favor to all, strengthened with the richness of your grace in your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
+ SENDING +
BLESSING OF THE ASSEMBLY
God, who leads you in pathways of righteousness, who rejoices over you, and who calls you by name, ☩ bless your
going out and your coming in, today and forever. Amen.
SENDING HYMN ELW 716 Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace
DISMISSAL
Go with Christ into a weary world. Share the good news.
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE For He Is King of Kings! Spiritual, arr. William Farley Smith
14THIS WEEK AT FIRST LUTHERAN
Monday, February 21 GrassRoots 11:00 AM Social Hall / Grassroots Center
Midday Prayer 12:00 PM Facebook / YouTube
AA 7:30 PM Social Hall
Tuesday, February 22 Staff Meeting 10:00 AM Zoom
Small Group Bible Study 1:00 PM Parlor
Wednesday, February 23 Midday Prayer 12:00 PM Facebook / YouTube
Worship Service 7:00 PM Zoom
AA 8:00 PM Social Hall
Thursday, February 24 Bible Study - Life Lessons 10:30 AM Zoom
from Galatians
High School Hangout 5:00 PM Youth Room
Jubilate 6:30 PM Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM Sanctuary
Friday, February 25 Midday Prayer 12:00 PM Facebook / YouTube
Saturday, February 26 Baptism 10:30 AM Sanctuary
Sunday, February 27 Worship 9:30 AM Sanctuary/Facebook/YouTube Zoom
Transfiguration Sunday Affirmation of Baptism 11:00 AM Youth Room & Zoom
Living God's Story 11:00 AM Fellowship Center
Church of Heavenly Joy 1:00 PM
WORSHIP DEDICATIONS
The Communion Elements are given to the Glory of God in dedication by Phyllis Kelley &
family on the anniversary of the death of Darwin Kelley.
CHILDREN'S STORY TIME IS BACK!
Starting Sunday, February 20th, Children worshipping in-person during the 9:30am Sunday Service will be invited to join
Ms. Alyssa during the sermon for children's story time in the fellowship hall.
EASTER FLOWERS ORDERS & DEDICATIONS
Easter flower orders & dedications will be taken in-person today and again next week. You may
also place your order & dedications by stopping by the office, emailing lori@firstlutheranec.org or
calling the office at 410-465-2977. (Tulips - $10.00, Easter Lilies - $15.00, Azaleas - $25.00, & World
Hunger donations)
15LENT: TURNING TOWARDS GOD’S ABUNDANCE
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, when we hear the Prophet Joel’s invitation to return. It continues
for five weeks and culminates with Holy Week, which begins on Palm/Passion Sunday and
continues on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Make plans to attend worship either in the
worship center or via the livestream as we come together, called by God, to experience God’s
abundance!
Ash Wednesday | March 2, 2022
Including the imposition of ashes
• Noon (in person in the worship center)
• 7:00 PM (in-person and via the livestream)
Weekday Lenten Services |Wednesdays, March 9th – April 6th
7:00 PM (in-person and via the livestream)
FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION
Communion Instruction will be held on Saturday, March 5th from 9am to noon in the Fellowship Center for 2nd graders or
any child older than 2nd grade who has not received instruction. Each child should be accompanied by one adult.
Children and parents are invited to commune together on Sunday, March 6th during the 9:30 Service. Each child will bake
bread, make their own banner to be hung on the families’ pew and receive a Bible. You can find the registration link in
the Weekly Email Newsletter for the Children and Youth at FELC, or contact alyssa@firstlutheranec.org or call the office
at 410-465-2977 if you would like to register.
NEW! WELCA CIRCLE, THE LYDIA CIRCLE
Women, You're invited! All women of the church are welcome
All women of First are invited to the start of a new WELCA Circle, The Lydia Circle.
Our first gathering will be Saturday, March 5th, at Centennial Park at 9:30 am; meet at the Amphitheater. This is a light
rain event; please contact Amy Isler so we'll know you're attending and we can reach out with last minute news as
needed.
Pastor Tamika will present storytelling about Lydia, the namesake of this new Circle, who appears in Acts. Then we will
go for a walk! Come to listen, be in community, and enjoy God's creation.
Moms can bring their strollers, and we'll have high school youth available to play with kids in the park as well.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Isler amyisler@gmail.com, Joanna Casto hokiejo93@gmail.com, or
Sue Wehr wehrhouse1@verizon.com.
AUDIO VIDEO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in helping us with live-streaming our worship services? No experience necessary, we will show you what
needs to be done and how to do it. Please contact Pr. Tamika if interested or would like more information.
16SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS
Help support our ministry with the Women and Children's Shelter on March 19th. Please take a moment to review the
available slots on sign-up-genius and sign up to volunteer to make a dish to donate. We need Sloppy Joe, Rolls (store
bought), Pasta Salad, Cake and Servers. If you prefer, please contact Lori at lori@firstlutheranec.org or call the office at
410-465-2977 to sign-up.
Please bring your food donations to the Social Hall kitchen Saturday, between 3:30pm and 4:30pm. If you need to leave
food sooner, please mark it with your name and Soup Kitchen and leave it in the kitchen. Please call the church (410-
465- 2977) to make sure you can get in to leave an early donation. For more information, please contact Gail Tabeling at
gtabeling@aol.com or 410-531-3938. Thank you!
HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUT
On Thursday, February 24th from 5-7pm the Youth Room will be open for high school aged students to hang out. There
will be snacks, board games, and video games available for students to use. Feel free to use this space to do homework,
hang out, and recharge with friends. All are welcome.
WORSHIP SPONSORSHIPS
Worship Assistant https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4aaba92aa46-worship
Worship Sponsorships https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4aaba92aa46-worship2
Baptismal Font Cleaning https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4aaba92aa46-baptismal
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE WITH CARE & COMPASSION
We invite you to continue supporting one or more of these ministries as you are able. Please go to GET INVOLVED on
our website for details. Thank you for continuing to live into God's mission!
• Blankets for Project Linus
• FLC Altar Guild Worship Assistant
• Howard County Food Bank & Community Garden
• Breath of God Lutheran Church
• Virtual Food Drive
• Clothing and textile donations for House of Ruth MD - the big blue bin is open!
• Donations for Grassroots Day Resource Center
• Food on the 15th
• Women and Children's Shelter/Soup Kitchen
• Clean cotton fabric/sheet donations to the Sewing Circle
• Community of St. Dysmas Congregants
17ENRICHING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH GOD'S WORD
Midday Prayer
We will gather on Facebook live three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). Gatherings will be cancelled on
observed holidays. Email prayer requests to tamika@firstlutheranec.org.
WELCA Martha Circle
Monthly on the second Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Valerie Roth at (410) 456-6733.
WELCA Rebecca Circle
Monthly on the third Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Sue Davis (410) 418-4535 or eshdavis@verizon.net.
Small Group Bible Study
Weekly on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Sue Davis (410) 418-4535 or eshdavis@verizon.net.
Living in God's Story
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Contacts: Pastor Mike prmike@firstlutheranec.org and Pastor Tamika tamika@firstlutheranec.org.
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Monthly on the third Friday at 7:30 a.m.
Contact: Jay Zumbrun (443) 745-0737.
Prayer Shawl Ministry (Creating Shawls, Lap Robes, and Scarves)
Monthly on the First Monday at 10:00 in the Parlor.
Contact: Karen DeWitt at (410) 750-9744
Sewing Circle (Creating LWR Quilts and Isolette Quilts)
Monthly on the Second Monday at 9:30 in the Social Hall. Sewing skills are not required.
Contact: Deb Hardesty at (410) 530-9772
Meeting locations and Zoom login details are available on the church calendar (website).
WORSHIP SPONSORSHIPS
Altar flowers, communion elements, and bulletins are available to sponsor.
Sign up via:
• Dedication slips (drop off at the office or in offering plate)
• Online on Sign-up-Genius
• Call (410) 465-2977 or email Lori@firstlutheranec.org
with your dedication.
18Assisting in Worship Today
Assisting Jim McDonald Head Usher: Gregory Seen
Minister/Reader: Ushers: Sally Seen
Jim Andersen
Greeters: Sandy & Rich Funke Music Leaders: Members of FLC Choir
Contact Information
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 410-465-2977
Preschool: 410-465-5977
Fax: 410-465-8700
E-mail: flcoffice@FirstLutheranEC.org
Preschool E-mail: flcpreschool@FirstLutheranEC.org
Website: www.FirstLutheranEC.org
Ministers: The People of First Lutheran
Senior Pastor: Rev. Mike Louia - prmike@firstlutheranec.org
Associate Pastor: Rev. Tamika Jancewicz - Tamika@firstlutheranec.org
Director of Music Ministry: Dr. Wayne L. Wold - Wayne@firstlutheranec.org
Assistant Director of Music: Mark Helms - Mark@firstlutheranec.org
Director of Children & Youth Ministry: Alyssa Terry - Alyssa@firstlutheranec.org
Director of Communication & Engagement :: Sarah Smit - Sarah@firstlutheranec.org
Preschool Director: Jenny James - JJames@firstlutheranec.org
Preschool Administrative Assistant: Kelly Jensen
Preschool Teachers: Jen Copsey, Kim Delmar, Diane Hauk, Angie Swann
Preschool Assistants: Kelly Donovan, Jeanette Gallo, Noelle Jackson, Brittany Adamczyk,
Bushra Nazir
Sunday Nursery Assistants: Shannon Spicer, Makia Skiba
Ministry Support Specialist: Lori Teitelbaum - Lori@firstlutheranec.org
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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