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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 5, 2023
MORNING WORSHIP – 10:00 A.M.
WATCHWORD FOR THE WEEK: For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. I Corinthians 2: 2
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS....................................Rev. Ginny Hege Tobiassen
PRELUDE: Berceuse............................................................G. Fauré (1845-1924)
CALL TO WORSHIP
LITURGY: Celebration, pages 43-47
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Isaiah 58: 1-12
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Psalm 112: 1-10
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in the commandments of the Lord.
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.
They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.
For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever.
They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.
Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their adversaries.
They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.
The wicked see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12
During the singing of the next hymn, children age 3 and up are welcome to follow Godly Play leaders to continue their worship in CE-101.
HYMN 590 - Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire ........................T. Gift of Love
GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 5: 13-20..........................................Rev. Andrew L. Heil
SERMON - Taste and See
HYMN 489 - Move in Our Midst...........................................................T. Pine Glen
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
The offertory provides an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that we can express our gratitude in response to God: with time, treasure, talents, and testimony. For financial giving online: Use the Moravian Ministries Foundation giving portal at https://mmfa.info/giving portal/. Click the “Give Now” button on any page of the Home Church website. For more information, go to HomeMoravian.org/online-giving. You can make one-time or recurring gifts. Text HOME to 73256 on your phone.
OFFERTORY INVITATION
ANTHEM: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit ..................T. Bombick, arr. Jill Bruckart (2022) Choir; Peter Shanahan, Flute
DOXOLOGY
OFFERTORY PRAYER
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD .................................Rev. Tobiassen
HYMN 593 - How Great the Bliss......................................................T. Agnus Christi
BENEDICTION
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Hymn 832, The Grace of Our Lord
While singing, we offer the right hand of fellowship.
The congregation may be seated for a time of reflection, or exit quietly during the postlude.
POSTLUDE: Giga from “Sonata in F Major” .......................G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 5, 2023
MORNING WORSHIP – 10:00 A.M.
WATCHWORD FOR THE WEEK: For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. I Corinthians 2: 2
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS....................................Rev. Ginny Hege Tobiassen
PRELUDE: Berceuse............................................................G. Fauré (1845-1924)
CALL TO WORSHIP
LITURGY: Celebration, pages 43-47
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Isaiah 58: 1-12
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Psalm 112: 1-10
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in the commandments of the Lord.
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.
They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.
For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever.
They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.
Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their adversaries.
They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.
The wicked see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12
During the singing of the next hymn, children age 3 and up are welcome to follow Godly Play leaders to continue their worship in CE-101.
HYMN 590 - Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire ........................T. Gift of Love
GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 5: 13-20..........................................Rev. Andrew L. Heil
SERMON - Taste and See
HYMN 489 - Move in Our Midst...........................................................T. Pine Glen
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
The offertory provides an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that we can express our gratitude in response to God: with time, treasure, talents, and testimony. For financial giving online: Use the Moravian Ministries Foundation giving portal at https://mmfa.info/giving portal/. Click the “Give Now” button on any page of the Home Church website. For more information, go to HomeMoravian.org/online-giving. You can make one-time or recurring gifts. Text HOME to 73256 on your phone.
OFFERTORY INVITATION
ANTHEM: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit ..................T. Bombick, arr. Jill Bruckart (2022) Choir; Peter Shanahan, Flute
DOXOLOGY
OFFERTORY PRAYER
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD .................................Rev. Tobiassen
HYMN 593 - How Great the Bliss......................................................T. Agnus Christi
BENEDICTION
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Hymn 832, The Grace of Our Lord
While singing, we offer the right hand of fellowship.
The congregation may be seated for a time of reflection, or exit quietly during the postlude.
POSTLUDE: Giga from “Sonata in F Major” .......................G. F. Handel (1685-1759)