Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 2

nd Street NW - Watertown, South Dakota

Website: https://lcoorwatertown.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcoor/

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday, January 17, 2021; 8:30am and 10:30am

Prelude

Welcome and introduction of the theme of the day.

Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

(Silence is kept for reflection)

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and

of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Hymn (8:30) “God You’re So Good”

(10:30) “This Little Light of Mine” #677

Prayer of the Day Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

First Reading 1 Samuel 3:1-20 1Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 2At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; 3the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. 4Then the LORD called, “Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” 5and ran to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. 6The LORD called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” 7Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. 8The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. 9Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 11Then the LORD said to Samuel, “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle. 12On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. 14Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering forever.” 15Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. 16But Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” He said, “Here I am.” 17Eli said, “What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.” 18So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, “It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him.” 19As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 20And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the LORD.

Gospel John 1:43-51 43The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” 46Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” 48Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” 49Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” 51And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Pastor Dan Ofstehage

Hymn of the Day (8:30) “Here’s My Heart, Lord”

(10:30) “Here I Am, Lord” #574

Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Offering Text to Give: 605-250-6765

Prayers of the Church Hospitalized/Ill: Karla Stimson, Barry Johnson, John Stonebarger, Dawn Johnson, Pam Ross, Kevin Pierce, Curt Rosenbaum, Nettie Austin, Bev Owen, Drake Rounds, MaryAnn Rokusek, aunt of Scott (Sheri) Rokusek Lorie Bradshaw, sister of Curt (JoAnn) Rosenbaum Ron Seim, brother of Don (Janet) Seim Todd McGillivary, son of Marv & Joyce McGillivary Avery West, granddaughter of Deb Larson Barb Iverson, friend of Ken & Renae Madison Josh Anderson, grandson of Terri Bruner

Birth: Laine, to Keith & Lydia Newman on 1/11/2021

Holy Communion Words of Institution and the Lord’s Prayer

Post Communion Blessing

Benediction

Sending Hymn (8:30) “One Thing Remains”

(10:30) “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” #310, vs. 1 & 4

Call to Service Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God!

Postlude Copyright © 2021 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS023757. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Serving This Morning Preaching: Pastor Dan Ofstehage; Presiding: Pastor Kent Stillson; Worship Team (8:30) ; Pianist: (10:30) Mary Wika; Sound & Projection: Lisa Carrico, Kent Anderson

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD

Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362 Email: office@lcoorwatertown.org

Web: https://lcoorwatertown.org

Staff Pastors Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor Dan Ofstehage, Associate Pastor

Worship & Music Coordinator Robbyn Givens

Welcoming & Caring Ministries Twila Schmitt

Communications Coordinator Jodi Spilde

Business Manager Jodi Spilde

Children & Youth Ministry Director Philip Lickei

Preschool Nikki Landmark, Director/Teacher Wendy Kruger, Paraprofessional

Custodian Adam Lauseng

Janitorial Marilyn Byer and Jodi Pearson

Seeds of Hope for Nicaragua In November, the people of Nicaragua endured two large Category 4 hurricanes which devastated over 44,000 homes and drowned the crops of the subsistence farmers in the region. These people are in desperate need of help.

Donations can be brought here to the church and we will forward these dollars to the Synod. Please mark your donation “Seeds of Hope for Nicaragua.”

Book Club Meet at 10am at Lutheran Church of Our

Redeemer. January 28, 2021: "The Big Burn"

by Timothy Egan Discussion Leader—Pastor Sam

THIS WEEK: January 17 – 24

SUNDAY – Holy Communion January 17th

8:30am Contemporary Worship Service 9:30am Church School 9:30am Sandwich Ministry 10:30am Traditional Worship Service

MONDAY January 18th

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 5:30pm Property Committee Meeting 7:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)

TUESDAY January 19th

10:00am Prayer Shawl Group 10:00am Pastor Dan at Benet Place 11:00am Pastor Text Study 1:30pm Staff Meeting 5:45pm Children & Youth Ministry Committee Mtg

WEDNESDAY – Holy Communion Jan 20th

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 12:15pm Men’s Lunch 5:30pm Church School 6:30pm W.O.W. Worship 7:15pm 7/8 Confirmation Workshop #12 7:30pm HS Deeper

THURSDAY January 21st

February Newsletter Deadline Pre-K chapel Time with Pastor Dan 4:00pm HS Coffee & Conversation at Gather 5:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)

FRIDAY January 22nd

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry

SATURDAY January 23rd

5:30pm Worship (Lay Led)

SUNDAY January 24th

8:30am Contemporary Worship Service 9:30am Church School 9:30am Sandwich Ministry 10:30am Traditional Worship Service

LWR Baby Care Kits Baby Care Kit Instructions can be picked up at

the Welcome Center & church office or you can go

to https://lwr.org/instructions for the instruction

sheet.

Filling Up Fast…

Now Enrolling for the Fall 2021

LCOOR Pre-Kindergarten

2021/22 School Year

Children age 4 by September 1st are eligible to be enrolled. You do not need to be a member of this congregation to enroll your child. Contact the office for an enrollment form or visit with Ms. Nikki & Ms. Wendy for more information.

Attendance & Offering

Sunday, January 3rd

Live Stream –170

Saturday, January 9th

- (5:30) 32

Sunday, January 10th

- (8:30) 86, (10:30) 57

Wednesday, January 13th

- (6:30) 113

Offering (1/10)

General Fund: $9,875.00; Debt Reduction: $105.00 Mission of the Month: $7.00; Other: $1105.00 Simply Giving Offering (1/4 – 1/8)

General Fund: $11,794.86; Debt Reduction: $145.00 Mission of the Month: $59.00; Other: $54.49 Seeds of Hope for Nicaragua (Total Raised to Date)

Gifts from Members & Friends of LCOOR: $8,035.00

2021 Offering Envelopes Stop by before or after worship across from the Welcome Center to pick up your next year’s offering envelopes. Or stop in Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm.

Caring Casseroles Know someone having a hard time or maybe just needing a break. Pick up a casserole from the office for them. You can deliver as is or pop it in your oven and bring to them ready to eat!

Meals on Wheels Delivery

February 1—5, 2021

Contact Julie Rude for more information or

to volunteer. 605-880-0644

JANUARY’S SUPER SOUP COLLECTION Mmm! Mmm! Good! Nothing warms you better than a steaming bowl of soup in the winter! Our friends at the Salvation Army told us that canned soup and dry soup mixes would provide amazing meals for many local families and individuals during these cold months ahead. So…if you could pick up an extra can or two while you’re out shopping this month, it would be greatly appreciated!

Greeting & Note Cards If you have greeting cards or note cards stashed away in drawers or boxes or closets -- and would like to donate them -- our Caring Ministries at Lutheran Church of Redeemer would be excited to put them to good use! We send cards for many occasions from "get well" to "thinking of you" to "Happy Birthday" every week! You may drop off your cards at the Welcome Center or bring them to the church office.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 11:30am