St. Paul Lutheran Church - Seventh Sunday after Epiphany - February 20, 2022
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St. Paul Lutheran Church Seventh Sunday after Epiphany – February 20, 2022
31 North Park St Our Focus Today:
Clintonville. WI 54929 REACTIONS UNCOVERED: LOVE YOUR ENEMIES;
OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD
www.stpaulclintonville.com
Last week we saw that the governing principles of
Pastor Caleb Rothfuss Christ's kingdom initially seem upside down. This
Cell: (989) 220-8833 week we see that truth in how Christ would have
Church Office: (715) 460-3143 us react to those who wrong us or oppose us.
Jesus asks us to befriend our enemies, to love
Welcome Guests…
We are honored to have you with us those who hate us, and to repay evil with good.
this morning at St. Paul!
Logic would say that is a recipe for being walked
• Guest Book: Please sign our guest
book near the front doors. all over. Yet, have we not seen this tactic work?
• Restrooms: If you need them, there
are bathrooms just to the sides of When we were Christ's enemies, he loved us to the
the main doors. point of death. He repays our daily evil with the
• Children: We are grateful and glad
that they are here! If you feel the daily goodness of his mercy. In doing so, he has
need to, you can take them to the
won us for himself. Following the strategy
parent’s room or to the back
gathering area. Let us know if Jesus lays out today is not a capitulation to evil. It
there are other ways we can help
you focus on the Word. is a means of conquering it.
• Changing Table: If needed these
are in the parent’s room and
downstairs restrooms.
• Communion: guests, please talk
Artwork by Ian M. Welch. Copyright 2015 Ian M. Welch.
with our pastor before coming up All Rights Reserved. www.paramentics.com
for communion.
Holy Baptism The Bible translation used in today’s service is the NIV 11.
The service music and liturgy are used and reprinted with
permission through our onelicense.net license.
This church is part of the Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod. wels.net Service Builder © 2022 Concordia Publishing House.Hymn: 502 Children of the Heavenly Father
Holy Baptism of Judith Ann McGlone (p. 151)
Hymn: 61 Lavish Love, Abundant Beauty
1. Lavish love, abundant beauty, Gracious gifts for heart and hand,
Life that fills the soul and senses – All burst forth at Your command.
Lord, our Lord, Eternal Father, Great Creator, God and Friend,
Boundless pow’r gave full expression To Your love which knows no end.
2. Who am I that You should love me, meet my ev’ry need from birth?
Why invest Yourself so fully In a creature made of earth?
In Your loving heart You planned me, Fashioned me with greatest care;
Though my soul You breathed Your Spirit, Planted Your own image there.
3. I am Yours, Eternal Father, All my body, mind and heart.
Take and use me to Your glory, Form Yourself in ev’ry part.
Lord, Your love brings joy and gladness Flowing forth within my soul.
May my very breath and being Rise to You, their source and goal.
Stand
Lord, Have Mercy (spoken) (p. 156)
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of
all, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
Amen.
Glory Be to God (p. 157)
The Word
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, keep your family continually in true faith, so that those who rely only on the
hope of your heavenly grace may be protected by your mighty power; through your Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Be seated
First Reading Genesis 45:3–15
The account of Joseph forgiving the brothers that had sold him into slavery demonstrates that
God overcomes evil with good.
3Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not
able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence.
4Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I
am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! 5And now, do not be distressed and do
not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me
ahead of you. 6For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five yearsthere will be no plowing and reaping. 7But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a
remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
8
“So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of
his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. 9Now hurry back to my father and say to him, ‘This
is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; don’t
delay. 10You shall live in the region of Goshen and be near me—you, your children and
grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all you have. 11I will provide for you there, because
five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise you and your household and all who belong to
you will become destitute.’
12
“You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that it is really I who am
speaking to you. 13Tell my father about all the honor accorded me in Egypt and about
everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”
14
Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced
him, weeping. 15And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers
talked with him.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 103 (spoken) The LORD Is Kind and Merciful
The LORD is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.
Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name
Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,
Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the
eagle’s.
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.Second Reading Romans 12:14–21
Paul lived in a Roman empire that operated on the principles of force and aggression. Yet he encourages
believers to operate on the principles of grace, forgiveness, and humility.
14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice;
mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be
willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18If
it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge,
my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will
repay,” says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Stand
Gospel Acclamation Matthew 5:44,45
Alleluia. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of
your Father in heaven. Alleluia.
Gospel Luke 6:27–38
In our interactions with others Jesus calls us to disregard what people deserve. Instead we are to show the
same grace that God has shown to us.
27“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If someone slaps you on one
cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt
from them. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not
demand it back. 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? Even sinners love those who
love them. 33And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even
sinners do that. 34And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit isthat to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. 35But love your
enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then
your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the
ungrateful and 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 and running over, will be poured into your lap. For
with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to you, O Christ!
Be seated
Hymn of the Day: 729 Son of God, Eternal Savior
Sermon Text Genesis 45:3–15
Love Those Who Have Hurt You
Stand
Nicene Creed (p. 162)
Be seated
Prayer of the Church (p. 164)
Offering Hymn: 750 We Give Thee but Thine Own
Do not feel obligated to give. But if God has moved your heart to give freely and you have not done so yet, the
plates will be near the doors as you exit the worship space. Thank you!The Sacrament Stand Preface (spoken) (p. 165) The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. Holy, Holy, Holy (sung) (p. 167) Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer (traditional) (p. 168) Words of Institution (p. 168) O Christ, Lamb of God (sung) (p. 169) Be seated
Distribution Hymns:
732 In Unity and Peace
726 Love in Christ Is Strong and Living
Stand
Thanksgiving & Blessing (p. 170)
Be seated
Hymn: 728 This Is My Will
Acknowledgments
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Created by Christian Worship: Service Builder © 2022 Concordia Publishing House.We Are Glad You Are Here! Stick around after service. After a short while, Sunday School will begin downstairs in the basement for children of all ages and Bible Study will be held in the sanctuary. Open Office Hours Wednesdays from 10am-12pm for personal communion, spiritual counseling, or to stop in and say hi! Catechism Class - Wednesday, February 23 @ 5:30pm For the month of March class will meet at 5:30pm on Tuesdays. This is due to the Lenten meals and services. Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study will be this Saturday, February 26 @ 6am. I know it’s early, but what better way to start your day before the chores and tasks fill your time! Men, Sat., Feb. 26 at 6am will be our Breakfast & Bible Study here at church. Just bring yourselves and enjoy about an hour of food for the body and for the soul. Let us encourage one another! Lenten Meal Sign-Up Sheets - In Lent, we have traditionally had not only midweek services but also midweek suppers at 5:30pm. Meals will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2. We would love to do this again and would love your help. Please sign up in the narthex if you are able to bring food for a lite supper. Thank you! Evangelism Meeting - Thursday, February 24 @ 6:30pm The meeting is a get together at church to talk about and make plans for outreach this year. We need your ideas, support, and advice as we look at the opportunities for our church to carry out its mission. Come and help us plan for this coming year. Feel free to contact Chuck Schowalter if you have any questions. Sign-Up Sheets in the narthex on the table by Pastor’s office. There are sign-up sheets for Sunday Snacks and Altar flowers. If you are willing to help with any of these areas, please sign up. Thank you! Tadych’s Marketplace Receipts - Remember to turn in your receipts for 2022. Thank you. Thank You – The Elders thank all the men who committed to ushering this year. This is an important service to our congregation! Any questions concerning duties/schedule please contact Elder Aaron Warnke: 920-427-0052. 2021 Offering Contributions Statements are in your church mailboxes. If you have any questions about your statement, please talk to Greg Moyer. Meditations are in the church mailboxes. Devotions will begin on February 27. February’s Communion Distribution person is Austin Retzlaff. February’s shut-in visitation people are Dave and Jeannie Schley.
Pathways to Christ Spring Retreat: March 4-6, 2022
Sisters in Christ, please join us for the 21st Pathways to Christ Retreat on March 4-6 at
LaSure’s Hall in Oshkosh. The 2022 theme is “Serve One Another Humbly in Love”,
Galatians 5:13b. The welcome on Friday evening will center on various skits followed by
singing. Addition information, along with registration forms, can be downloaded from
our website: http://pathwaystochrist.org. There are registration forms by the church
mailboxes.
Christian Life Resources 6th Annual Golf Outing: Friday, May 20, 2022
If you enjoy golfing save this date, Friday, May 20 for the 6th annual golf outing.
Location will be Ironwood Golf Course, W270N6166 Moraine Drive, Sussex, WI
53089. More information to come.
Camp Rise 2022: July 10-15
Young people who have completed 4th – 9th grade come from all over Wisconsin and
surrounding states. Location: Camp Luwisomo, W5421 Aspen Road, Wild Rose, WI
54984. Registration Fee: $365 by April 1st, $395 by May 1st. You may check their website
for more information at www.camprise.org.
The Lord Willing
The extra payment to WELS Christian Extension Fund of $1,425 was paid this past week. This
includes the pay it back money and donations to the Building on the Foundation of Christ fund.
Sunday, February 13 Savings Account Ushers this week Altar Parament Color
Attendance – 78 Hymnal Fund - Jon L. February 20 - Green
$467.84 Trent L.
Needed Weekly - February 27 - White
Youth Group - Teagan L.
$3,100 $348.50 Ash Wednesday
Ushers next week
Offered - $2,909 Jesus Cares - March 2 - Purple
$909.30 Nick B.
General Fund - $2,784 Coulter B. March 6 – Purple
Folding Chairs & March 9 - Purple
Cart - $785.35 Caleb G.
Building on the Communion Clean-up
Foundation of February 20
Christ - $ -0- Lizzie B., Jeannie S.
Home Mission March 6
Fund - $41
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