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Sunday Worship - The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
”Celebrating & Trusting … The Bight New Teacher!”
Sunday, January 28, 2023, 9:30am
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Faith Quest meets during worship

All are welcome, encouraged to visit the Prayer Cross as moved to do so.

Gathering In Light & Grace

Hear Our Praises

Morgan

vs.1
May our homes be filled with dancing
May our streets be filled with joy
May injustice bow to Jesus
As the people turn to pray

refrain:
From the mountains
To the valleys
Hear our praises
Rise to You
From the heavens
To the nations
Hear our singing
Fill the air

vs.2
May Your light shine in the darkness
As we walk before the cross
May Your glory fill the whole earth
As the water o’er seas

(refrain)

Trusting A New Epiphany in the Grace of the Bright New Light

based on Psalm 27

Friends, today we trust anew, from the mountains, to the valleys, we are blessed by the One who leads us with each new epiphany in The Bright New Light of God’s grace, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.

Amen. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is my light. His kingdom is my stronghold!

Though evil is all around us, the light and grace of the Bright New Light are here; Christ is faithfully leading us. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we have failed to drop our nets and to follow.

(silence for reflection)

Dear friends, receive a new epiphany in the grace of these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. Trust anew, as the Lord leads you, be still, for the Holy One is here!

Song of Light & Spirit

Be Still

Evans

vs. 1
Be still for the presence of the Lord
The Holy One is here
Come bow before Him now
With reverence and fear
In Him no sin is found
We stand on holy ground
Be still for the presence of the Lord
The Holy One is here

The Lord will not turn from us in anger, he will not cast us off, or forsake us; for The Lord is our salvation. The Bright New Light leads us anew; keeping us strong in God’s grace.

The Lord in the Bright New Light, calls us by name, gives us courage to see, to follow his lead, to be still, and to then go as we are sent in the grace of the One who is moving in this and every place!

Song of Light & Spirit

Be Still

Evans

vs. 3
Be still for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place
He comes to cleanse and heal
To minister His grace
No work too hard for Him
In faith receive from Him
Be still for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place

Almighty and loving God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom, to call us by name, to lead us anew in The Bright New Light. By your Holy Spirit, give us a new epiphany to see this is only the beginning to so much more, as you come to us, as you break into our daily lives, as you grace us, to be still, to drop what we are doing, and to follow you anew. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Faith Quest meets following today’s Children’s Message!

Old Testament Lesson

Jonah 3:1–5, 10

The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. ... When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. 

(New Revised Standard Version)

New Testament Lesson

1 Corinthians 7:29–31

And the Apostle Paul said, “I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.”

(New Revised Standard Version)

Song Trusting Anew The One True Light

What Star is This?

Coffin & Nascitur

vs. 1
What star is this with beams so bright
More lovely than the noonday light
‘Tis sent to announce a newborn king
Glad tidings of our God to bring

vs. 5
To God Creator heav’nly light
To Christ revealed in earthly night
To God the Spirit blest we raise
An endless song of thankful praise

Gospel

Mark 1:14–20

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea – for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed Jesus. 

(New Revised Standard Version)

Based on Revelation 21:5-7

God’s Son who was born in a manger, who went forward to make us all one through his death and resurrection, will come again. Trusting every sign of hope and grace anew in each epiphany, we share our faith, for his light has come and the darkness will not overcome it.

God who sits upon the throne says, “Behold, I make all things new. Write these words for they are trustworthy and true. It is done! I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the fountain the water of life without payment. They who conquer shall have their heritage, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.” Amen.

The Bright New Leader!

JONAH 3:1-5, 10; 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-31; MARK 1:14-20

Leaders.  Oh, how we need them.  Oh, how we wish there were more of them. Oh, how we wish we could trust them.  Oh, how we wish we believed they would be faithful.  Leading is not easy.  Following is not easy either. Who do you follow these days?  Who do you trust?  What keeps you from dropping what you are doing?  It has been said, `the best leaders have the best followers.’  It has also been said, `the best leaders, began by being the best followers!’  How are you at following?  How are you at following Jesus?  In our Gospel today, Jesus, as The Bright New Leader comes to the first disciples, and they follow, and they follow immediately, and they follow taking action, and they follow believing.  As we follow The One who first comes to us, who calls us to follow, let us trust, let us surrender, let us boldly answer the call, believing what we have seen, believing it before we ever see it, believing The Kingdom of God has come near, has faithfully come to us; to keep us faithful, to lead us, to save us, to grace us, in The Bright New Light of Jesus Christ!

1. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... personally inviting one and all! Jesus came to the disciples, in the middle of their daily routine.  Trust Jesus is still coming to you, personally inviting you, counting on you!
Mark 1:14-20

2. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... putting his whole self in, to put our self in, completely, turning us around, that is what grace, The Kingdom, salvation, truth, hope, power are all about!
Jonah 3:10

3. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... that we might know The Way!  Jesus came to lead us, to begin anew, to change our path, to change our direction, to change our heart, to change our life.
Mark 1:14-15

4. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... sending us even when we are not sure how or where to go!  Following The Leader, means following his lead, going when and where, even when unsure.
Jonah 3:1-5

5. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... calling us to drop what we are doing!  In the midst of all we have our hands on, all we could do, we are to drop it, leave it, and follow Jesus first!
Mark 1:17,19

6. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... to take action, now, no waiting!  Jesus came with urgency, every moment matters, every person matters, there may not be a tomorrow, or another opportunity.
1 Corinthians 7:29-31

7. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... empowering each and every step!  Going to Nineveh, leaving our boats, requires us to believe, to be bold, even when we do not see each step.
Jonah 3:1-5; Mark 1:20

8. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... to believe it, and to see it!  Our calling, our path, our journey, our spirit, often must see it to believe it.  As we follow, as we surrender completely, we will be given faith, to first believe it, and then to see it: The Christ, The Spirit, hope, confidence, purpose, God’s grace!
Mark 1:14-15

9. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... gracing us to make history!  Whether like Jonah, Paul, Peter, Andrew, James, John, trust The Bright New Leader is making history, here, in you, through you, thanks to you, beyond you, believing in you!
Jonah 3, Mark 1

10. The Bright New Leader comes to us ... This is how God leads, this is what God does, this is how God is God, in each new epiphany, in The Bright New Light of Jesus Christ!

Offering is available for our indoor services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.

Song Anew In Light & Grace

My Life Is in You Lord

Gardner

My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You
My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You

I will praise You
With all of my life
I will praise You
With all of my strength
With all of my life
With all of my strength
All of my hope
Is in You

My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You
My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You
In You

... as we pray to you, Jesus,
Give us a new epiphany, of your bright new light and grace.

All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Holy Communion will take place during our service. If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.

For those worshiping with us in person, we receive communion through intinction; that is, you will receive the bread, the host, then dip into the glass of choice, either a red wine in the chalice closest to the host, or in a light colored non-alcoholic grape juice. All are welcome.

We also offer gluten free and pre-packaged options. Please take these options before arriving at the host to receive a blessing.

The Words of Institution

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.”

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.

Songs During Holy Communion

Revelation Song

Riddle

Worthy is the
Lamb who was slain
Holy holy is He
Sing a new song
To Him who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat

(repeat)

refrain:
Holy holy holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is
And is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You

Filled with wonder
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power
Breath and living water
Such a marv’lous mystery

(refrain)

The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace this day, and on into life everlasting.
Amen.

Let us pray.
Pour out upon us the spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food; through Jesus Christ, the Lord of life. Amen.

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace, for you are blessed with every epiphany in The Bright New Light of God’s saving grace in Jesus Christ! In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Let us go in the peace of Christ, celebrating the love of God, and serving The Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!

Song Going Anew in Light & Grace

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Kendrick

refrain:
Shine Jesus shine
Fill this land with
The Father’s glory
Blaze Spirit blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow river flow
Flood the nations
With love and mercy
Send forth your Word
Lord and let there be light

vs. 1
Lord the light
Of your love is shining
In the midst
Of the darkness shining
Jesus light of the world
Shine upon us
Set us free by the truth
You now bring us
Shine on me
Shine on me

(refrain)

vs. 2
As we gaze
On your kingly brightness
So our faces display
Your likeness
Ever changing
From glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives
Tell your story
Shine on me
Shine on me

(refrain)

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Today, Sunday, January 21, we celebrate The Third Sunday After Epiphany “Celebrating & Trusting … The Bight New Leader!” Faith Quest, Sunday School does meet today!

Next Sunday, January 28, we celebrate The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 9:30 a.m. “Celebrating & Trusting … The Bight New Teacher!” Faith Quest, Sunday School does meet next Sunday!

Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion.

For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets as you exit the building.

Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets by the ushers as you exit the sanctuary.

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From everyone on every level of leadership and service, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org

We pray The Holy Spirit breathes anew on us to be God’s people and to be God’s Church, as together we make known and we trust anew God’s gifts of hope, peace, justice, clarity, calm, and comfort forever break forth in new ways for you and your loved ones, today, and as we share every gift of God’s light, love and grace!

Acknowledgments for today’s service include:

Litany Trusting A New Epiphany In The Grace Of The Bright New Light, based on Psalm 27. “Prayer of The Day,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” “What Star Is This,” “Shine, Jesus, Shine,” based on the Lutheran Book of Worship. © 1978 Augsburg Publishing House, Mpls & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia. Used w/permission. “Hear Our Praises” © 1998 Hillsong Music, CCLI #2543402 “Be Still” © 1986 Thankyou Music, CCLI #120824 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “My Life Is In You, Lord” © 1986, this arrangement © 1992 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music CCLI #17315  “Revelation Song” © 2004 Gateway Create Publishing CCLI #4447960 All rights reserved. All songs used w/permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.