Second Sunday after Epiphany

January 20, 2019

W e l c o m e t o E m a n u e l If you have any questions or need assistance of any kind, please see an usher or ask any of Emanuel’s parishioners.

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WELCOME! If you are visiting, we pray that your time together is filled with joy and love. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become part of our com-munity of faith here at Emanuel Lutheran. Please let one of the ushers or the Pastor know.

HYMNS are taken from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Service Book & Hymnal (the red book in the pew rack), unless otherwise indicated.

PLEASE SILENCE AND REFRAIN FROM USING phones and other electronic devices during the service.

EMANUEL NEWS: If you do not receive the Weekly Emanuel News by email there are printed copies at the back of the church or ask one of the ushers.

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BRINGING COFFEE AND FOOD INTO THE CHURCH.

The congregation is invited to stand for the parts of the service that are marked with an asterisk “*”. If you are unable to stand you may remain seated.

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God

SERVING TODAY

Presider .................................................................. The Reverend Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Preacher ................................................................ The Reverend Elizabeth Krentz-Wee Assisting Minister ..................................................................................... Lynn Sherman Acolyte and Crucifer ................................................. Mebret Farquhar and Amy Cangro Lectors ...................................... Melissa Akerley (8:00 AM), Brian Swanson (10:00 AM) Greeters ..................................................................... Lois House and Lorraine McCann Communion Preparer ............. Bill Kasmarzyk (8:00 AM), Bobbee Canfield (10:00 AM) Coffee Hour Hosts ..................................................................................... RIC Committee

Director of Music .................................................................. Jonathan Reuning-Scherer

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Second Sunday after Epiphany January 20, 2019

PRELUDE During the prelude, the congregation is invited into a time of silent prayer.

WELCOME

*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who creates us and forms us,

who redeems us and calls us, who unites us and sends us.

C: Amen.

P: Gathered in God’s presence, let us confess our sin.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P: Mighty and loving God, C: we confess that we are captive to sin

and cannot free ourselves. We seek our own way. We divide the body of Christ. In your mercy, cleanse us and heal us. Let the words of our mouths, the thoughts of our hearts, and everything that we do be filled with faith, hope, and love. Amen.

P: Hear the voice of Jesus: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim release to the captives.” In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, I proclaim to you that your sins are forgiven and you are released. The joy of the Lord is your strength, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are yours forever.

C: Amen.

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* OPENING HYMN Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 310

* GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirt, be with you all. C: And also with you.

*HYMN OF PRAISE Now the Feast 167

* PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led

many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and sal-vation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

ACCLAMATION This Little Light of Mine (v1) 677

This little light of mine, I'm goin'-a let it shine; this little light of mine, I'm goin'-a let it shine; this little light of mine, I'm goin'-a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

ACCLAMATION This Little Light of Mine (v1) 677

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First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 1For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 3You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 4You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. 5For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.

Word of God, word of Life C: Thanks be to God.

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PSALM: 36:5-10

5Your love, O Lord, reaches | to the heavens,

and your faithfulness | to the clouds. 6Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like | the great deep; you save humankind and ani- | mals, O Lord. R 7How priceless is your | love, O God! All people take refuge under the shadow | of your wings. 8They feast upon the abundance | of your house; you give them drink from the river of | your delights. 9For with you is the | well of life, and in your light | we see light. 10Continue your lovingkindness to | those who know you, and your favor to those who are | true of heart. R

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be un-informed. 2You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3Therefore I want you to understand that no

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one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says “Let Jesus be cursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. 4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7To each is given the manifesta-tion of the Spirit for the common good. 8To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to an-other the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11All these are activated by one and the same Spir-it, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.

Word of God, word of Life C: Thanks be to God.

* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

* GOSPEL: John 2:1-11

P: The holy gospel according to John C: Glory to you, O Lord. 1On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Je-sus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” 5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with wa-

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ter.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON

* HYMN OF THE DAY Jesus, Come! For We Invite You 312

* THE APOSTLES’ CREED P: Let us confess our faith, in the words of the Apostles Creed. C: 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.

PRAYERS After each petition P: Lord in your Mercy C: Hear our Prayer.

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* PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you.

We offer each other a sign of God’s peace.

OFFERING Come Join in Cana's Feast Emanuel Choir

* PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS P: We offer our gifts – our time, our talent, and our treasure - to God,

in thanksgiving for all that God has given us.

* OFFERING PRAYER P: Together, let us pray ... C: God of all creation,

all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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* THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. By the leading of a star he was shown forth to all nations; in the waters of the Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son; and in the miracle of water turned to wine he revealed your glory. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

* HOLY, HOLY

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* EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

* LORD'S PRAYER 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.

* INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: Come to the table. Feast on God’s abundant life for you.

DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION All are welcome The sacrament is offered using the practice of intinction. Please dip the bread into ei-ther the red wine or white grape juice. Gluten-free wafers are offered on a special tray, along with contaminant-free glasses of wine and grape juice. Please indicate your need to the Communion Servers. If you are unable to come forward, please let the usher know and we will be happy to bring communion to you. Those who prefer not to commune are invited to come forward for a blessing. Children will receive a goldfish cracker as a reminder of God’s love for them.

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LAMB OF GOD

COMMUNION MUSIC We Come to the Hungry Feast 479 Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness 489

POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in His grace. C: Amen.

* PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P: We thank you, O God,

that you have fed us at your banqueting table with bread and wine beyond compare, the very life of Christ for us. Send your Spirit with us now, that we may set the captive free, use your gifts to build one another up, and in everything reflect your glory revealed in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

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* BLESSING P: The God of glory dwell in you richly,

name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the ☩ Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always.

C: Amen.

* CLOSING HYMN Lift Every Voice and Sing 841

DISMISSAL P: Go in peace. Christ is your light. C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

Please join us downstairs in Luther Hall for coffee and fellowship.

EMANUEL WOMEN’S RETREAT AT CAMP CALUMET—MARCH 22-24, 2019 • Sign Up Now on Emanuel’s Web Page or on the signup sheet in the Chapel or in Luther

Hall. • All women of Emanuel are invited • We have reserved the Village Cabins and the Micah Room • $200 for a double occupancy room, food, fellowship, program and the cost of

transportation if you travel in a group of at least 3. If cost is a concern, let Pastor Paula know—we have scholarship funds available.

• A chance for women to gather for Bible Study, relaxation, outdoor recreation (if desired), and rejuvenation. Our theme this first year is on prayer.

If you are interested in helping in some way, please let Pastor Paula know. We will also need a travel coordinator and other helpers.

PLEASE SAVE THE PARKING SPACES IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT While the winter has, so far, not brought us much snow and ice that is bound to change. If you are physically able to, please park in the State lot on Sunday mornings and save the parking spaces in the back of the church for those who are less mobile.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT EMANUEL

Jan 20—No Sunday School Jan 20—What Do Lutherans Believe About Baptism? 9:15 and 11:15 in the Church Lounge Jan 21—Church Office Closed Jan 22—Council Meeting at 7:00 PM Jan 24—Prayer Shawl Ministry at 9:30 AM, Bible Study at 10:00 AM Jan 24—Exec, Stewardship & Finance Committee at 6:30 PM Jan 25—Friday Night Program starting at 3:30 PM Jan 26—Sprout Jan 26—Youth Ministry “Lock In” for 9th—12th Graders starting at 5:00 PM Jan 27—Mini-retreat for 7th and 8th Graders at 11:15 AM Jan 29—Manna Meal at Christ Church from 5:30 PM—7:30 PM Jan 31—Prayer Shawl Ministry at 9:30 AM, Bible Study at 10:00 AM Jan 31—Choir Rehearsal at 7:45 PM Feb 3—Annual Meeting Feb 12—Property Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM Feb 21—Mutual Ministry Committee Meeting at 6:30 Feb 24—2018/2019 Budget and Capital Plan Vote

WHAT DO LUTHERANS BELIEVE ABOUT BAPTISM? AN ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY Today at 9:15 and 11:15 in the Church Lounge Last fall, Pastor Paula asked members to write down some of their questions of faith and she will be using them as a foundation for a monthly adult education opportunity. Several people asked questions about what happens when a child dies before being baptized, who can be sponsors, and why baptisms shouldn’t be private. Pastor Paula will respond to these and other questions about baptism.

MANNA COMMUNITY MEAL ON JANUARY 29TH Emanuel is hosting the Manna Community Meal Tuesday, January 29th at Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St. Hartford, CT. We will be serving from 5-7:30pm. If you just want to bake something, you can drop it off at Christ Church Cathedral between 5:00 and 5:30. If you want to bake AND serve, please add your name to both lists in Luther Hall. Thank you so much for your continued support!! Contact Naomi if you have any questions.

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SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

Presider/Preacher .............................................................. The Reverend Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Assisting Minister ................................................................................................. Janice Favreau Acolyte and Crucifer ....................................................... Megan Murphy and Brendan Murphy Lectors..................................................... Kathy Haller (8:00 AM), Gary Bloomquist (10:00 AM) Greeters ............................................................................................. Gary and Diane Troutman Communion Preparer ...................... Monique Jennings (8:00 AM), Elaine Strecker (10:00 AM) Coffee Hour Hosts .......................................................................................... Hands on Hartford Director of Music ............................................................................. Jonathan Reuning-Scherer

Emanuel Lutheran Church 311 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Office: 860-525-0894 Emergency: 860-365-9510

www.emanuelhartford.org www.facebook.com/emanuelhartford

The Reverend Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Senior Pastor—extension 2 PastorPaula@emanuelhartford.org

The Reverend Elizabeth Krentz-Wee Visitation Pastor—extension 3 PastorElizabeth@emanuelhartford.org

Jonathan Reuning-Scherer Director of Music Jonathan.rs@emanuelhartford.org

Jeff Potter Christian Education Jeff.Potter@emanuelhartford.org

Jane Wunder Operations Manager—extension 5 Jane.Wunder@emanuelhartford.org

Naomi Ngoma Community Life & Outreach —extension 4 Naomi.Ngoma@emanuelhartford.org

John Franzis Administrative Assistant—extension 0 John.Franzis@emanuelhartford.org

Rachid Chelali Sexton

Please remember the following individuals in your prayers.

Peggy Zachariasen † Joy Hackett † Clayton Medling † Carol Johnson † Karin Gottier

Homebound: Elaine Wilson † Joan Feldmann † Doris Barron † Burt Hedling † Betty Fairchild † Betty-Lois Benson †

Inger Swanson † Beverly Swanson

Rudy Peterson, a long-time member of Emanuel, passed from this life into life eternal with God on Sunday, January 13. The funeral will be held at a later date at the convenience of the

family.