Grace Lutheran Church February 7, 2021 8:30 am Worship
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Grace Lutheran Church February 7, 2021 8:30 am Worship
Grace Lutheran Church
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 7, 2021— 8:30 Worship
Today’s gospel portrays Christ as the healer of human sickness.
Yet even when he does not cure every illness, he still brings wholeness. He calls us to hold on in faith,
sensing his presence and seeking his purpose even in the midst of illness.
All are welcome to receive Holy Communion as we celebrate the presence of Jesus among us.
Congregation responses in Bold. *Those who are able, please stand.
We Gather to Praise
PRELUDE Meditation Cesar Franck
WELCOME/GREET ONE ANOTHER
CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather to worship God who alone can heal us and make us whole.
Open our hearts, Lord, that you may transform our lives with your
healing touch.
We gather to serve God, who through us would heal and make whole a wounded
creation.
Open our lives, Lord, that you may use us in your holy and saving
purposes.
GATHERING HYMN
2GREETING
The grace of Jesus Christ, the mercy of the Holy One, and the Spirit of the living God
is with us all.
SONG OF PRAISE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty and ever-living God, with mercy you look upon our weaknesses.
Stretch out your wondrous hand to protect us from danger and restore us to health,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
3We hear the Words of Light
READING Isaiah 40:25-31
Listen to a reading from Isaiah.
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. (NRSV)
We give thanks for the Word of God. Word of Light.
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILD IN US ALL
*VERSE
4*GOOD NEWS Mark 1:29-39
We give glory for the Good news from Mark.
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. (NRSV)
We give praise for the good news of the Lord.
MESSAGE Pastor Dan Kahl
HYMN OF THE DAY
5We SHARe GOD’S LOVe
*PRAYERS
God of healing, you have graced the Church with wise leaders.
Whether we are in the wilderness or the Promised Land, grant us the humility
also to be faithful to your teachings.
You, God, are stronger than all the world’s powers, yet we are quick to think that
our power is stronger.
Show us anew that you are indeed mightier, so that we can spread hope to
everyone.
We find magnificent your creation. Bless the people of this nation and throughout
the world.
Unite us all in efforts to take better care of your creation, remembering that we
humans are a part of it. What happens to creation happens to us.
Many people are less fortunate. They seem confused, lost, and in search of a center.
Take us by the hand and show us how to help such people without being
condescending. Lead us away from being judgmental.
God of healing, you touch us with your compassion. Heal and comfort...and
everyone in need we mention in our hearts.
Let us become your hands to ease suffering.
In the name of Christ we present these prayers to you, thankful for your responses.
Amen.
MUSICAL MEDITATION How Can I keep from Singing?
Melodibells
Welcome to this celebration of Holy Communion.
All are welcome to share with us in the celebration.
Please come forward by the side aisles, commune and return to your seats by the center aisle.
Elements are gluten free.
*GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with us all as we lift our hearts to the Lord. We give thanks to the Lord
our God as we listen to a song of praise.
6*WORDS OF INSTITUTION
*LORD’S PRAYER
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
*INVITATION
Come to the table of mercy where the feast of life is spread.
We come with joy and thanksgiving.
MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION
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We go forth to serve
*POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
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 hun-
gry heart, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
*BLESSING
God most high, God with us,
God poured out on us,
Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless you now and forever.
Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INSTALLATION OF CHURCH COUNCIL
People of Grace, you have elected Janet Carlon, Cheryl Fleming, Roger Harris,
Shane Harrison, Cassie Jordison, Jessica Jordison, Pastor Dan Kahl, Terry Mo-
gensen, Jon Nelson, Wayne Pfannkuch, and Rod Poppinga to serve as your Congre-
gation Council for 2021. We give thanks and praise for their willingness to serve.
SENDING SONG
POSTLUDE God of Grace Paul Manz
9Altar Flowers are given today by Jon & Terry Mogensen
to the Glory of God.
Bereaved: The family of Diane Flaherty, neighbor of Dave & Ellyn Lemke.
Those sick or dealing with chronic conditions: Ann Chase; Betty Conlon; Bonnie
Cramer; Anita Dencklau; Paulette Heddinger; Anita Lindquist; Gladys Meier;
Robert Rasmussen; Ruth Lemke, mother of Dave Lemke; Robert Hinton, brother-in-
law of Randy & Linda Birchall; Leonard Black, son of Delores Black; Christopher
MINISTRY
PRAYER
Olson, son of Tim & Ilene Olson; Donna Lachelt, mother of Laurie Miller; Rev. Marlin
Snyder, father of Cindy Snyder; Deb Halligan, co-worker of Judy Duffield; Mike
Turley, father of Cassie Jordison; David Bishop, son of Marilyn Bishop; Kaden
Nelson, cousin of Laura Walters; Cheryl Michael, niece of Dick & Crystal Michael;
Margaret Weiss, aunt of Crystal Michael.
All unnamed who are sick with COVID-19.
Those in military service: Zachary Napier, Army Special Forces, son of Paul & Deb
Napier of Salt Lake City, Utah and grandson of Betty Evans.
HELPERS
SERVICE
Usher: Jeanette & Bob Holstein PowerPoint: Judy Stilwell
Lay Reader: Altar Care: Jeanette Holstein
Council on Duty: Janet Carlon
Sunday, February 7 8:30 am Traditional Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
9:30 am Adult Forum
10:45 am Contemporary Worship
8 pm Narcotics Anonymous in Fellowship Hall
Monday, February 8 8:30 am Willing Workers
9 am Money Counters
THIS WEEK AT GRACE
9:30 am Women’s Conversation
5:30 pm Melodibells
Tuesday, February 9 2:00 pm Mission Haiti
Wednesday, February 10 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
6:15 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm ARiSE
7:00 pm Choir
Thursday, February 11 6:00 pm Divorce Care
6:30 pm Executive Team Meeting
Friday, February 12 8 pm Narcotics Anonymous in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, February 14 8:30 am Traditional Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
9:30 am Adult Forum
10:45 am Contemporary Worship
8 pm Narcotics Anonymous in Fellowship Hall
Phone: (515) 576-4106
Church email: gracefd@frontiernet.net
Mission Statement Pastor’s email: dckahl@hotmail.com
In celebration of God’s grace, given Website: www.graceELCA.com
through Jesus Christ, we seek to grow Find us on Facebook
through worship, teaching, fellowship and
reaching out with our gifts to share the PASTOR DAN KAHL — 515-227-1929
gospel and serve the needs of all people. BRUCE PERRY — Worship & Music Coordinator
TAMMY MICKELSON — Office Administrator
JOAN MEYER — Youth Coordinator
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