GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS January 29, 2012

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers today are given to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Allen and Dorris Deislinger in celebration of their 28th wedding anniversary and in thanksgiving for the Lords many blessings. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeters: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Ushers: Greeter: Altar Guild: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (Wed. evening) Rev. James C. Walter Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Mason Andrews Joel Junkans Bill Allaben, Bobby Bemberg Tim Loyd, Ed Mahnken Verna, Vera, and Shirley Rieve Pat Funk Bradley Stillman Kevin Ray Rudy Bischof, Rick Camacho Jason Camacho, Richard Sanders Lois Berner and Maxine Biggers Beverly Sanders Larry, Faye, Melanie and Bradley Stillman Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Lord Jesus Christ, You were given all power and authority, yet You humbled Yourself and became obedient unto death for me and for all. Through Your suffering, death and resurrection I have pardon and peace even as You have called me to be Your disciple. You have given authority to Your Church on earth to make disciples and to forgive sins as we have been forgiven. Grant that I remain obedient to the will of the Father even as I rejoice in His grace and mercy given to me through You. I pray this in Your holy name. Amen

WELCOME
Welcome to everyone! What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him. In our Gospel reading for today this is the way the people reacted to the powerful teaching of Jesus. That teaching of Jesus continues today whenever His Word is read and preached. Today we are strengthened in that Word as we come together for Divine Service, for that Word does not return to Him empty, but accomplishes the task for which it was sent, the creation of faith and the strengthening of that faith to eternal life. If you are visiting with us today we especially wish to welcome you and we pray that you will be comforted by the Good News of Jesus and the salvation that He freely gives. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Restrooms are located on the lower level of this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions please ask one of our greeters or ushers. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need.

AS WE GATHER
This is the year of the Gospel according to St. Mark. His Gospel is brief and to the point. But what is the point? The point is that Marks Gospel account is not finisheduntil it is finished in you! The people were astonished and surprised at Jesus demonstration of power even over the demons. But the ones who were most surprised were the demons themselves. It is not surprising that the evil spirits must bow in obedience to almighty God. What is surprising is that almighty God now stands before them in this seemingly weak, mortal human being named Jesus! When we hear, receive and believe this Gospel we are empowered by Gospel Means (Word and Sacraments) to live as Gods people, using the armor of God and its authority to resist temptation and rejoice in the grace and mercy of God in our lives.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, February 5th: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, are: The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31, The Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27, and The Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Confession of Sins
P Almighty God, our maker and redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto You that we are by nature sinful and unclean and that we have sinned against You by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring Your grace for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. C O most merciful God, who has given Your only-begotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of You and of Your will and true obedience to Your Word, to the end that by Your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Mark 16:16; John 1:12

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure LSB 533
Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure - Charles W. Ore

P Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us and has given His only Son to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. To those who believe on His name He gives power to become the children of God and has promised them His Holy Spirit. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. Grant this, Lord, unto us all. C Amen

Confession and Absolution Service of the Word

Stand The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

Introit

Ps. 32:12, 57; antiphon: Ps. 32:10

Invocation
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

P Many are the sorrows of the wicked, C but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD. P Blessd is the one whose transgression is forgiven, C whose sin is covered. P Blessd is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, C and in whose spirit there is no deceit. P I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; C I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. P Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; C surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. P You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; C you surround me with shouts of deliverance.

Exhortation

Hebrews 10:22; Psalm 124:8; Psalm 32:5

P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

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Gloria Patri

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

Gloria in Excelsis

Luke 2:14; John 1:29

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

Gradual

Ps. 117:12a; 96:8

Praise the LORD, all | nations!* Extol him, all | peoples! For great is his steadfast | love toward us,* and the faithfulness of the LORD endures for- | ever. Ascribe to the LORD the glory | due his name;* bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!

Epistle
P Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

1 Corinthians 8:113

Stand

Alleluia and Verse

Sit

Old Testament Reading

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Deuteronomy 18:1520

P They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority.

Mark 1:22a

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Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the first chapter.

Mark 1:2128

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: "Away from Us!" the Demon Cried LSB 541 (tune: Consolation)

The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Apostles' Creed
C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen

Sit
2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. 2000 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

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Sermon Teaching With Authority

Stand

Mark 1:2128

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following:

Offertory

Psalm 51:1012

P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

Lord's Prayer
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C 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
Sit

Matthew 6:913

Collect Offering
Stand "Away from Us!" the Demon Cried - Theodore Beck

P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

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Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen

THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Divine Service Fellowship and Coffee in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Pastor Walters Bible Class Young Women of Grace Bible Class 10:45 a.m. Divine Service 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center NO 7th Grade Confirmation 6:00 p.m. Childrens Choir NO Tuesday Morning Bible Class 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class St. Vincents, 4th floor 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir 4:15 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation

Closing Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior Postlude

LSB 842
Son of God, Eternal Savior - Richard Heschke

MON-FRI: MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY:

FRIDAY:

SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY - The Sunday School lesson for this week focuses on the story of Jesus and the Little Children. In our sin, we are like small children: helpless, dependent, and needy. So Jesus came to bestow His love and eternal gifts upon us. Parents could discuss, How did Jesus show His compassion on these little children? How does Jesus shower His compassion on us? SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS Pastor Walters Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. this morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is continuing the study of the book of Exodus. THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will meet for Bible study each Sunday morning in the classroom downstairs in the church. Bible study materials are provided, and child care is available in the church nursery. Contact Gina Junkans for more information. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Vera Rieve is hospitalized at Baptist Medical Center. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. Jeanette Keehn continues her recovery at home. Dave Graf continues healing from an injury to his eye.

Acknowledgments
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Mr. Henry Grever who died on Thursday evening. Services are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday. Please keep Henrys family in your prayers. - 14 -

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7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will NOT meet on Monday, January 30th. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Friday, at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Jan. 29 Frank Gutierrez Jan. 30 Joan Ann Olsen Jan. 31 Karen Camacho, Elisabeth Graf, Judy Keppel, Cynthia McCrory Feb. 2 Heather Lamb Feb. 3 Bob Bryant, Matt Duncan Feb. 4 Terry Eustice LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 1/22: 207 (8:15 114 and 10:45 93). Midweek Service 1/25: 14. Offerings: Sunday 1/22: $5,308.00. Midweek Service 1/18: $190.00. Building Fund: $250.00. Fan into Flame: $350.00. Memorials: $330.00. MAKEUP DATES FOR THE GRACE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY will be between services today. If you missed getting your picture taken when Olan Mills was here and would still like to be included in the directory, please meet Gina Junkans and Debbie Penny in Parker Hall after first service. Bob Nichols has graciously agreed to be our photographer. Other times can be arranged as needed by contacting Gina or Debbie. Thank you! SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE - Volunteers Needed to Serve - A sign-up sheet for coffee hosts is posted on the bulletin board by the Parlor. We still need volunteers for part of February. Please take a minute to sign up for the Sunday on which you wish to serve. Call Bette Bogart or the church office for more details. Thanks for your help!! CONCORDIA SEMINARY FOOD BANK We are continuing to collect non-perishable food items and other household items for the FOOD BANK at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Following is a list of items that they are always in need for the Food Bank: diapers sizes 2-6 (need 3s, 4s, and 5s the most), boxes of cereal, 64 oz juice, peanut butter, canned soup, dish detergent, liquid laundry detergent (approx. 75 oz.), toilet paper (4-packs), and Ziploc baggies (in small quantity boxes). To make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to the Concordia Seminary Food Bank and send it to the church office. We have someone who can deliver these items to the Seminary on a monthly basis. Her next trip will be after the first of February. Please place your donations on the table in the breezeway. Call the church office if you have questions.

2012 ALTAR GUILD The Altar Guild Schedule for 2012 is on the stand by the breezeway door. We need volunteers for the 10:45 service in February and March. Call the church office if you have questions. Thank you for volunteering to serve. ACTS MEETING - Riley and Randy Middaugh have recommended that there is a need for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) available at the church. We have had two incidences this year when people needed medical attention during the church service. There will be a short meeting immediately after first service on February 5th in the classroom downstairs. Randy and Riley will answer any questions that you might have.
MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. DOROTHY REMMERT Grandmother of Paula Walter TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bill and Anita Allaben Robert and Carole Nichols TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Lois Berner Gary and Angie Proud Verna, Vera and Shirley Rieve Bill and Mildred Wilkins TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Warren and Judy Rivers IN MEMORY OF MRS. RUTH WILIMZIG Aunt of Robert Wilimzig TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Robert and Carole Nichols Gary and Angie Proud TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Lois Berner Rudy and Sherry Bischof Verna, Vera and Shirley Rieve Bill and Mildred Wilkins IN MEMORY OF REV. NORMAN ABBOTT Grandfather of Megan Witte TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Robert and Carole Nichols TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Lois Berner IN MEMORY OF MR. JOHN MARVIN Brother of Jim Marvin TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bill and Anita Allaben Robert and Carole Nichols TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Lois Berner

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PASTOR MARK EISOLDS PERU MISSION UPDATE

In early January, the Peru Mission Team was blessed to host a team from Grace Lutheran Church in Midland, Texas, who organized and led their first Vacation Bible School in San Borja, Peru. They are also reaching out to the people of this community through events like Bible Studies and English speaking night, in which those people who have been learning English can have an evening to practice speaking with their team. The entire Peru Mission Team is very excited - they received their carnets!!! This means that they are now residents of Peru. After Pastor Eisold and his wife Sandi received theirs, they were able to sign the residency paperwork for their children. This is so important because until now there were many things they could not do in Peru. Now they can sign contracts without going through lots of extra paperwork and paying extra fees. They can also purchase a vehicle, get a driver's license and get a better cell phone plan. They have learned so much about how things work in Peru by going through this process. The Eisold Family loves to receive letters and notes of encouragement. Their address and important dates are below: La Familia Eisold Calle Matier 212 Departamento 402 San Borja, Lima 47 Peru Pastor Eisold and Sandis wedding anniversary is July 12 Pastor Eisolds birthday Sandis birthday Annalises birthday (5th grader) Eriks birthday (3rd grader) August 24 May 18 June 22 April 4

To read more about the Mission in Peru, go to www.gracelutheranlr.org home page and click on the picture of the Eisold Family or to World Missions website www.lcms.org/eisold. Please continue to keep the Peru Mission Team and the Eisold family in your prayers.

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