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Immanuel Lutheran Church 238 Reese Street – Scranton, PA 18508

The Baptism of Our Lord January 8, 2017

Our Mission “to continue to build God’s Kingdom by preaching, teaching, and

reaching out lovingly with the Good News of our Savior, Jesus Christ.”

REV. JOHN ZIMMERMAN, PASTOR

ELDERS: TOM GRITZ, JOE LANGAN, JASON PENCEK, NICK SHYSHUK AND MARK STUBLE

ORGANISTS: SHARON LASKOSKY, KAREN MUIR READER: JENNIFER KAMLA

CHURCH PHONE: (570) 342-3374; Fax 570-354-2991 PASTOR’S PHONE: (570) 507-6138

E-MAIL: ilcscranton@gmail.com CHURCH WEB SITE: www.immanuelscranton.org

Immanuel Preschool and Kindergarten 570-961-9080

SCHOOL WEB SITE: LECCS.org

Church Services: Saturday 5:30 pm and Sunday 10:00 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Study: 11:15 am

Saturday Bible Study: 9:30 am Church Office Hours: Wed., Thurs. and Fri.: 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Pastor Zimmerman holds weekday office hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10a-12 noon.

He is available by appointment and for emergencies by calling 570.507.6138

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Divine Service, Setting Three

Confession and Absolution

Hymn of Invocation: 389 Let All Together Praise Our God

6 He is the key and He the door To blessèd paradise; The angel bars the way no more. To God our praises rise, To God our praises rise.

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

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

Kneel/Stand

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and

iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.

P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and

ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

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Service of the Word Introit Ps. 2:7–11, 12c; antiphon: Is. 42:1a

Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights.

I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you.

Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling,

for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessèd are all who take refuge in him.

Gloria Patri LSB 186

Kyrie LSB 186

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Gloria in Excelsis LSB 187

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

P Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Old Testament Reading Isaiah 42:1–9

Behold 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 nations.

He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street;

a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.

He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law.

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 on it and spirit to those who walk in it:

“I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you;

I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind,

to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, 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 carved idols.

Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare;

before they spring forth I tell you of them.”

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

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Gradual Ps. 117:1–2a; 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 forever.

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!

Epistle Romans 6:1–11

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

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Alleluia

Holy Gospel Matthew 3:13–17

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the third chapter.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

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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.

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Children's Message Mrs. Jane Borchin

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Hymn of the Day: 407 To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord

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5 To His disciples spoke the Lord, “Go out to ev’ry nation, And bring to them the living Word And this My invitation: Let ev’ryone abandon sin And come in true contrition To be baptized and thereby win Full pardon and remission And heav’nly bliss inherit.”

6 But woe to those who cast aside

This grace so freely given; They shall in sin and shame abide And to despair be driven. For born in sin, their works must fail, Their striving saves them never; Their pious acts do not avail, And they are lost forever, Eternal death their portion.

7 All that the mortal eye beholds

Is water as we pour it. Before the eye of faith unfolds The pow’r of Jesus’ merit. For here it sees the crimson flood To all our ills bring healing; The wonders of His precious blood The love of God revealing, Assuring His own pardon.

Sermon Rev. John Zimmerman

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Offertory LSB 192

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Choir - Special Music - Offering

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Prayer of the Church

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Salutation and Benedicamus

Benediction LSB 202

P 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 T give you peace.

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Announcements

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Hymn: 412 The People That in Darkness Sat

5 His righteous government and pow’r Shall over all extend; On judgment and on justice based, His reign shall have no end, His reign shall have no end.

6 Lord Jesus, reign in us, we pray,

And make us Thine alone, Who with the Father ever art And Holy Spirit, one, And Holy Spirit, one.

Acknowledgments

Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book 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.

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STEWARDSHIP REPORT Attendance:

Wednesday, December 21 - 24 Christmas Eve – 7 pm – 123; Christmas Eve – 11 pm – 25; Christmas Day – 40

Saturday, December 31 – 7 ; Sunday, January 1 – 53

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SUNDAY SCHOOL Today in Sunday School, the children learn the story of “Jesus Changes Water into Wine” at the wedding in Cana. Through His first miracle, Jesus revealed Himself to be true God. God uses His Word and physical means—water, bread, and wine—to reveal to us that Jesus is our Savior. Discuss the story with your children: “How we are like the disciples, not sure just who Jesus is? How do we sometimes doubt Him and His Word?”

FROM IMMANUEL PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN Absolutely wonderful long sleeve tee shirts with the Preschool-Kindergarten logo are on sale in the Fellowship Hall. Adult sizes, $20 and children's sizes $15. If your size is not available, please make note on the order form what you want and we will have them ordered for you. We still have a few "comfort food" cookbooks on sale in the Fellowship Hall. They are $10 each and make wonderful gifts.

On Tuesday, January 10, Texas Roadhouse, Commerce Blvd., is giving 10% of

your total food bill to the Preschool-Kindergarten. (Marion Pencek has the coupon you will need to present.)

Hope to see you there.

Immanuel Preschool and Kindergarten would like to thank everyone for your prayers and support.

In our little corner of the world, Christ is exalted-we indeed keep Christ in

Christmas! A most blessed New Year and thanks again.

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HHAAPPPPYY BB IIRRTTHHDDAAYY TTOO :: Ted Holzman-1/1

Lorraine Shruba-1/1 Bob Klien-1/4

John DeFazio-1/5 Barbara Thomas-1/6 Ernest Laskosky-1/7 Joan Holzman-1/9

Charlotte Jablonski-1/12 Marion Pencek-1/12

Randy Braz-1/13 Rebecca Marzolino-1/14 Michael Remetta-1/18

Jeffrey Rau-1/19 Michael Novak-1/22 Mark Marzolino-1/27

Tyler Saita-1/29 Emily Solsman-1/29

HHAAPPPPYY AANNNNIIVVEERRSSAARRYY TTOO :: Pat & Ardeth Fischetti-1/12 Larry & Bev DeFazio-1/16 Jim & Kathy Norris-1/25

ANNIVERSARY OF BAPTISM:

William Klien Sr.-1/1 Alan Thomas-1/1 Arthur Hall Jr.-1/7

Helen Pellegrino-1/7 Ardeth Fischetti-1/10 Rachel Locker-1/14 Marion Pencek-1/14

Joan Jaditz-1/18

Frieda Jaditz-1/22 Lorraine Shruba-1/22 John DeFazio-1/27

Charlotte Jablonski-1/27 Rebecca Marzolino-1/28

Brandon Muir-1/29 Barbara Thomas-1/30

SERMON NOTES What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the Word and the message today? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Scripture, hymns, thoughts to remember from today’s service: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

This Week’s Schedule:

Coffee and Fellowship after the Service

Sunday, 1/8: 11:15 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Study

Monday, 1/9: 6:30 pm Braille Tuesday, 1/10: 9:30 am Braille 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting

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6:00 pm Choir Practice

Thursday, 1/12: Church Office Open 10-2

Friday, 1/13: Church Office Open 10-2

Saturday, 1/14: 9:30 am Bible Study

11:30 am Memorial Service for Robert Hanselman 5:30 pm Worship Service

Thought for the Day from Lutherans For Life

Our Creator’s kindness declares even lives impaired by frailty (Isaiah 42:3) or compromised by failure (Matthew 3:5-6) to be precious. He who has given each one breath (Isaiah 42:5) assures them in Christ Jesus, “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights” (Isaiah 42:1), and “This is my beloved [child], with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). Their mistakes and mortality do not define them (Romans 6:4, 11). Heavenly Father, order our minds and our lives according to Your forgiveness. Amen.

www.lutheransforlife.org