Baptism of Our Lord January 12, 2020 10:30 A.M

Trinity Lutheran Church

Marked with the Cross of Christ we are called to Love, Serve, and Celebrate Christ, the Community and One Another

16138 Molino Dr. Victorville, CA 92395 • www.trinityvictorville.org • 1-760-245-3225 • email: [email protected]

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Baptism of Our Lord January 12, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Light to the World

In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named God’s beloved children. Joined with Christ, we are then light to the world along with him, proclaiming good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God’s healing.

Style: Worship in response to God’s grace with a variety of music, a gospel message in an informal style, Holy Communion, and special opportunities for children as nurtured in awakening faith. Children of all ages are always welcome in Worship! Activity Bags are available on the hooks below the nametags in the entryway. Also grab children’s bulletins from the ushers! Nursery care is also available for children 5 and under, through the Fellowship Hall door and to the right. Parents may also use the room directly behind the Sanctuary, which has quiet toys and sound. Ushers will gladly assist you. All: Please indicate your presence using the tear-off form on the announcement insert and placing it in the offering plate when the offering is collected. Legend: Bold words are for all to speak. Please join in singing all the songs as printed in the bulletin. Music for songs noted ELW may be found in the red hymnal in the pew racks. After worship: Greet those around you, and join us for refreshments in the room directly behind the Sanctuary. ELCA: Trinity is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, with whom we partner to witness to God’s love, grace, and power throughout the globe. 1 G ATHERING + WORD + MEAL + SENDING At Trinity we use the simple four-fold order of worship that has been used by Chris- WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS tians around the world for many centuries. First, we GATHERING SONG CCLI #4822523 are gathered by the Holy “Rejoice” Spirit to worship! We especially welcome those See the morning, see it rising over the mountains high. visiting with us today. We’re

See the mercy in the mighty hand of God. glad you’re here! Living water come and fill us, only You can satisfy. Turn our sorrow into singing the song of life. These songs allow us to join all creation in worship, and Rejoice, rejoice, and sing with the angel voices. also help to introduce the Rejoice, rejoice all Heaven and earth rejoice. day’s theme.

See the morning, see it rising over the mountains high. See the mercy in the mighty hand of God. And we hold on to the promise, that Your hold on us is true. There’s no other like You Jesus, no one like You. (chorus x2)

“Great Are You, Lord” CCLI #6460220 You give life, You are love; You bring light to the darkness. You give hope, You restore We praise God for respond- ev'ry heart that is broken; ing to our needs by sending And great are You Lord. Jesus. In him God calls, gath- ers, enlightens, and sanctifies It's Your breath in our lungs, us, making us God’s own! So we pour out our praise; We pour out our praise. It's Your breath in our lungs, So we pour out our praise to You only. (repeat from the top)

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GREETING + PRAYER OF THE DAY The pastor and assembly The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the com- greet one another using a munion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. biblical Trinitarian greeting. And also with you.

Let us pray. O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make As we prepare to hear God’s Word, we pray for the effect all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be it will have in our lives. your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

2 W ELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS We enter the second section of our four-fold order. God speaks to us through the GATHERING + WORD + MEAL + SENDING living Word.

IME WITH HILDREN All children are invited for- T C ward at this time for a special children’s message! FIRST READING Isaiah 42:1-9

1Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to The first reading usually 2 comes from the Hebrew Bible the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the or Old Testament. 3 street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and 5 the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it 6 and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have 7 given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, 8 from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the LORD, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. 9See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Holy Wisdom. Holy Word. Thanks be to God.

PSALM Psalm 29 1 Ascribe to the | LORD, you gods, The congregation is invited to respond with the bold ascribe to the LORD glo- | ry and strength. 2 verses. Ascribe to the LORD the glory | due God’s name; worship the LORD in the beau- | ty of holiness. 3 ORD Each week we read or sing a The voice of the L is upon the waters; the God of | glory thun- Psalm, a song from ancient ders; the LORD is upon the | mighty waters. Israel’s hymnbook. Some- 4 The voice of the LORD is a pow- | erful voice; times these words comfort us, sometimes they challenge the voice of the LORD is a | voice of splendor. 5 our perspectives; but reading The voice of the LORD breaks the | cedar trees; them always leads us toward the LORD breaks the ce- | dars of Lebanon; God’s wisdom. 6 the LORD makes Lebanon skip | like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a | young wild ox. 7 The voice | of the LORD bursts forth in | lightning flashes. 8 The voice of the LORD| shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilder- | ness of Kadesh. 9 The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the | forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are | crying, “Glory!” 10 The LORD sits enthroned a- | bove the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king for- | evermore. 11 O LORD, give strength | to your people; give them, O LORD, the bless- | ings of peace.

3 S ECOND READING Acts 10:34-43 The second reading usually 34Peter began to speak to [Cornelius and his household]: “I truly un- comes from one of the let- 35 ters, or epistles, of the New derstand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone Testament. 36 who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John an- nounced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing 39 all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. 40 They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained 43 by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Holy Wisdom. Holy Word. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION We stand and sing for the reading of the gospel, to mark it as central to our worship life together.

It is customary to turn to face the pastor & Bible as the Gospel is read, out of rever- GOSPEL Matthew 3:13-17 ence to Christ. The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15But Jesus an- swered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to 16 fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God de- scending like a dove and alighting on him. 17And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

4 S ERMON Pastor Matt Anderson In Lutheran worship the Ser- mon is the time when the SONG OF THE DAY ELW #304 Gospel (“good news”) is pro- “Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized” claimed for all to hear: God has sent Jesus to save us Christ, when for us you were baptized, and all the world! God's Spirit on you came, The Song of the Day gives as peaceful as a dove, and yet the assembly the opportunity to respond to the proclaimed as urgent as a flame, Word, and to proclaim it as urgent as a flame. themselves in the words of

God called you, "My beloved Son"; the song. you are God's servant true, sent to proclaim the reign of heav'n, God's holy will to do, God's holy will to do.

Straightway and steadfast until death you then obeyed the call to serve with free and willing heart, to give your life for all, to give your life for all.

Baptize us with your Spirit, Lord; your cross on us be signed, that likewise in God's service we may perfect freedom find, may perfect freedom find.

Text © 1985 F. Bland Tucker. Church Pension Fund, admin. Church Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net license # A709459 . APOSTLES’ CREED This “statement of faith,” I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and spoken by Christians around earth. the world since the early church, summarizes the story I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was of how God saves us in conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered Christ. under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he as- The word “catholic” means cended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, “universal,” and in this in- and he will come to judge the living and the dead. stance does not refer to the I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the com- Roman Catholic Church. munion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE We enter into prayer that Called together through water and the Word, we boldly pray for the God’s renewing grace we church, the world, and all who long to hear God’s voice. receive today might come to the whole world, and espe- A brief silence. cially to those in need.

Renewing God, thank you for the gift of baptism. Give your church boldness to proclaim your promises. Tear down obstacles of injustice so that your word of hope reaches the ends of the earth. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

5 Almighty God, we rejoice in the glory of your creation: the beauty of rivers and streams, glaciers and oceans, lakes and ponds. Bring restoration to your earth, and free us from overuse and abuse of water, air, and land. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of peace, we give thanks for order in the midst of chaos, though we long for greater justice in our world. Raise up wise and compassionate servant leaders so that all experience your reign of peace. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, thank you for the powerful healing we witness through doctors and nurses, medication, therapy, food, and holistic means. Break through clouds of pain and anguish with your voice of comfort. Proclaim hope to all who grieve, and send healing to all who are sick (especially). Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of courage, we rejoice in this community of hope. Renew the faith of sponsors, mentors, parents, grandparents, friends, and this community, that we may guide one another in this life of joy. We give thanks especially for the grace you have given to those baptized here at Trinity in the past year…. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered. At this time you are invited God of hope, unleash your Spirit to increase our trust in you. We to speak aloud the names of give thanks for the lives of the saints who inspire us with lives of those you hold in your heart. baptismal witness (especially). Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We place our prayers before you, God, united in your Spirit; through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We have received Christ’s A TIME FOR SHARING THE PEACE peace. Now we share it with The peace of Christ be with you always. others with a simple greeting, such as “Peace be with And also with you. you.”

GATHERING + WORD + MEAL + SENDING The offering serves as the transition into the third of THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS our four-part liturgy. If you are visiting with us today, AN OFFERTORY Chancel Choir please don’t feel pressured to give. We are simply happy you are here. THE OFFERING OF OUR LIVES “In Christ Called to Baptize” ELW #575 (V.1,2)

In Christ called to baptize, we witness to grace and gather a people from each land and race. In deep, flowing waters, we share in Christ's death, then, rising to new life, give thanks with each breath.

6 In Christ called to banquet, one table we share, a haven of welcome, a circle of care. Although we are many, we share in one bread. One cup of thanksgiving proclaims Christ, our head. As we sing and pray we offer not just our gifts, but our OFFERING PRAYER whole selves for God’s mis- God of wonder, you formed us from the earth, and from that same sion of bringing wholeness to earth you bring forth these gifts of bread and wine. We place them all people and all creation. on your table, together with our lives and all that you have made. Open the heavens to us and pour out your Spirit. We wait for your mercy; we long for your peace; we hunger and thirst for Jesus Christ, our banquet of life. Amen.

Now we begin celebrating THE GREAT THANKSGIVING the victory feast in Holy The Lord be with you. Communion. In this meal the And also with you. victory that Christ won is ex- Lift up you hearts. tended to us! We lift them to the Lord. Before the Lord’s Supper is shared, the presider leads us Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. into giving thanks for all of It is right to give our thanks and praise. God’s good gifts. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times..... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Traditionally called the Sanc- tus (Latin for “holy”), this song allows us to join the angels and saints in worship around the throne of God (Revelation 4).

This prayer celebrates God’s THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE saving acts throughout histo- During the prayer: ry, culminating in Jesus’ ...we proclaim the mystery of faith: words at the Last Supper that instituted the sacra- Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again! ment.

7 T HE LORD’S PRAYER The Great Thanksgiving con- cludes with the Lord’s Prayer, We pray together as Jesus taught us: a summary of Jesus’ teaching Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy king- about God. dom 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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! Come to the table of mercy and joy. You may be seated. THE COMMUNION MEAL (Please come forward at the direction of the ushers. Please note that white grape juice is available instead of red wine - just ask the assistant at the time you commune. Gluten-free wafers are also available.) We believe that in sharing this meal Jesus is not only A note to those visiting with us: remembered, but that his All are welcome at the Lord’s table. In this meal Jesus offers his grace, for- actual presence nurtures our giveness, and presence to all. To learn more about the gifts of God’s grace faith and life. given in Baptism and Holy Communion, please speak with the pastor after worship.

COMMUNION SONGS You are invited to join in singing these songs during “Baptized in Water” ELW #456 the sharing of Holy Commun- Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, ion. If you would prefer in- cleansed by the blood of Christ our king: stead to silently consider the incredible gifts Jesus offers heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, us in this meal, please feel faithfully now God's praise we sing. free to do so.

Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with Christ our king: one with his rising, freed and forgiven, thankfully now God's praise we sing.

Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ our king: born of the Spirit, we are God's children;

joyfully now God's praise we sing.

“Here I Am to Worship” CCLI #3266032

Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness, opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore You, hope of a life spent with You.

So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to say that You’re my God. And You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me.

8 King of all days, oh so highly exalted, glorious in heaven above. Humbly You came to the earth You created, all for love’s sake became poor.

So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to say that You’re my God. And You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me.

And I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross.

And I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. Chorus

© 2000 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing). All rights reserved. Reprinted under CCLI.com license #2764795. We commune together as COMMUNION BLESSING one family, and so we re- The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and ceive this blessing as those keep you in his grace. who have dined at one ta- Amen. ble.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION We pray that we would re- Faithful God, you have kept your promise to us in this meal, ceive God’s grace not just for ourselves, but for the nourishing us with the gift of salvation. Now send your servants sake of the world. forth in peace, that we may testify to your goodness and share the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. The Sending is the shortest Amen. of the four parts of our worship, because it is only the GATHERING + WORD + MEAL + SENDING beginning! As we are blessed, we are sent out to BENEDICTION be a blessing to the world. May Christ the wisdom and power of God and the source of our life together, keep you united in mind and purpose. And the blessing of almighty God the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you always.

Amen.

SENDING SONG “In Christ Called to Baptize” ELW #575 (v.3,4)

In Christ called to witness, by grace we will preach the life-giving gospel; God's love we will teach. By grace may our living give proof to our praise in costly compassion reflecting Christ's ways.

Unite us, anoint us, O Spirit of love, for you are within us, around us, above. Equip us for service with gifts you bestow. In Christ is our calling. In Christ may we grow.

Visit our website... Worship Leaders This Morning trinityvictorville.org Partners in Mission ...... The People of Trinity Share it with friends who might be interested Pastor ...... The Rev. Matthew Anderson ...... [email protected] in learning more about Trinity! Reader ...... B. Mills Communion Assistants ...... R. Wolf ...... M. Sharik , B. Mills Next week’s texts, for your devotional use: Acolyte ...... Zachary McManama Clearing the Table ...... Carol Thomas Isaiah 49:1-7 Director of Arts ...... Leslie Gullett Psalm 27:1,4-9 ...... [email protected] 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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