PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING THE SANCTUS “Holy, Holy, Holy” THE LORD’S PRAYER WORD OF INSTITUTION SONGS OF DISTRIBUTION “What Child Is This” “As with Gladness Men of Old” “We Three Kings of Orient Are” † GOD BLESSES US & SENDS US OUT † BLESSINGS THE DISMISSAL Readings used by permission NIV. Songs reprinted from Lutheran Service Book, copyright 2006, reprinted from The Celebration Hymnal, copyright 1997, reprinted frm The Best of the Best, copyright 2000, reprinted from Lutheran Worship, copyright 1982, reprinted from All God’s People Sing, copyright 1973, reprinted from Worship Together, copyright 1997-2004. "Grace Lutheran Fellowship’s copyright license # CCL977338. 4 Pastor: Together as God’s people, let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying; God be merciful to me a sinner. ALL: Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake He forgives all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, I declare E-mail address with joy, “Your sins are forgiven!” In the name of the Father, and of the Pastor Eric Majeski: [email protected] † Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mike Phillips: [email protected] ALL: Amen. Church Office: [email protected] SONG OF COMFORT Web address: www.graceromeo.com “The Gospel Doxology” Sunday Worship Schedule Worship 8:30am SHARING OF THE PEACE Coffee Hour 9:30am Bible Study 9:45am Worship 11:00am GRACE HAPPENINGS Monday Worship 7:00pm † GOD SPEAKS WITH US † We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation Grace Lutheran Fellowship Mission Statement: Children’s Message Know God’s Grace, Grow God’s Family, Show God’s Love, Share God’s Life Welcome to Grace: At the heart of Grace, in all that we do, is an emphasis on: FIRST READING Knowing God’s Grace in worship and prayer, Growing God’s Family in friendships and deeper Isaiah 60:1-6 faith, and Showing God’s Love in caring for each other, our community, and our world, Sharing God’s Life by spreading the good news. SECOND READING Ephesians 3:1-12 Epiphany Sunday, January 6, 2019 HOLY GOSPEL Monday, January 7, 2019 Matthew 2:1-12 † GOD CALLS US † AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Nicene Creed OPENING SONG: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” Bringing Our Blessings with thanksgiving in our offerings OPENING PRAYER Matter of Spiritual Care Please sign the green fellowship pad SONG OF PRAISE: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH † GOD CLEANSES US † SONG: “Joy to the World” TIME OF CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord. MESSAGE ALL: Who made heaven and earth. Pastor: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? † GOD FEASTS WITH US † ALL: But with you there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. 2 3 .