Sunday Worship 8:00am & 10:30am

Sunday School & Bible Class

9:15am

Church office 254.799.3211

Church Fax 254.412.0529

On the Web

www.splcwaco.com

Senior Pastor Rev. Larry Krueger

254.715.1707 PastorKrueger@splcwaco.com

Associate Pastor Rev. Matthew Hardaway

254.723.2373 PastorHardaway@splcwaco.com

Deaconess

Dcs. Suzanne Krahn 641.420.1787

DCSKrahn@splcwaco.com

Organist/Music Dir.

Steve Randolph 254.709.6995

Administrative Asst.

Cindy Byrd wecare@splcwaco.com

St. Paul Lutheran WacoTx

“Be thoughtful - be silent - be reverent; for this is the house of the Lord. Before the service, speak to

the Lord; During the service, let the Lord speak to you; After the service, speak to one another.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGISTRATION CARDS: Welcome! We worship in the name of the Father, the Son and

the Holy Spirit. May God bless you as we gather before the throne of heaven. Members,

please remember to fill out a “White Registration Card” so we can have a proper

soul-accounting, and Guests, please sign the guest book and complete a “Yellow Visitor

Card” located in the hymnal rack. Please place your completed card in the card collection

slot at the end of each pew (center aisle side).

LIVE STREAMING OF WORSHIP SERVICES: Our 10:30 am Sunday worship service is streamed live on the Internet. To view this service, or previous 10:30 am services, go to

the church Web site at www.splcwaco.com, click on the link “LIVE STREAMING” on the

home page, and select which service you would like to view.

REMEMBER OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN PRAYER:

Please contact the church office for a complete list of prayer needs.

FLOWERS were placed on our altar today to the glory of God by Stephanie Boesche in

celebration of the birthdays of Matthew Boesche, Christian Boesche, and herself; and

in thankfulness for God’s many blessings.

Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version®, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles,

a publishing ministry Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Liturgy (or the appropriate portion thereof) from Lutheran Service Book ©2001 Concordia Publishing House.

Used by permission. License #000011634.

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Welcome to St. Paul Lutheran Church The Church on the Highway… Where Life and Jesus Intersect

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 9, 2020

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PRAYER BEFORE DIVINE WORSHIP

Almighty God, grant to Your church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (Please silence your cell phones and mobile devices during our worship time. Our 10:30am worship

service is live-streamed on the World Wide Web. Therefore, we consider your child/ren coming forward for the Children’s Message as parental permission to publicly share their image.)

Pre-service Music Welcome and Announcements Opening Hymn

8:00 a.m.: “Shout to the Lord” My Jesus, My Savior, Lord, there is none like You; All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love. My Comfort, My Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength; Let ev’ry breath, All that I am, Never cease to worship You. Shout to the Lord, All the earth let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King; Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your Name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands, Forever I’ll love You, Forever I’ll stand, Nothing compares to the promise I have ... in You. {Repeat All} Words by Darlene Zschech; © 1993 Hillsong Australia, Integrity’s Hosana! Music; CCLI License # 1801824

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10:30 a.m.: “We Believe” *(Soloist, Adult/Children’s Choir, and Congregation) (Soloist) In this time of desperation When all we know is doubt and fear, There is only one foundation, We believe, we believe. (Choir Men) In this broken generation When all is dark, You help us see. There is only one salvation, We believe, we believe. (Choir and Children)

We believe in God the Father; We believe in Jesus Christ; We believe in the Holy Spirit, And He’s given us new life. We believe in the crucifixion; We believe that He conquered death. We believe in the resurrection And He’s comin’ back again, We believe. (Choir Ladies) So let our faith be more than anthems, Greater than the songs we sing; And in our weakness and temptations, We believe, we believe. (Choir, Children, and Congregation) We believe in God the Father; We believe in Jesus Christ; We believe in the Holy Spirit, And He’s given us new life. We believe in the crucifixion; We believe that He conquered death. We believe in the resurrection And He’s comin’ back again, We believe. (Children) Let the lost be found, and the dead be raised, In the here and now, let love invade. (Full Choir) Let the Church live loud, our God will see; “We believe, we believe.” (Choir and Children) And the gates of hell, will not prevail, For the power of God, has torn the vail. Now we know Your love, will never fail. We believe, we believe. (Choir, Children, and Congregation) We believe in God the Father; We believe in Jesus Christ; We believe in the Holy Spirit, And He’s given us new life. We believe in the crucifixion; We believe that He conquered death. We believe in the resurrection And He’s comin’ back again, He’s comin’ back again. He’s comin’ back again, We believe. (Soloist) We believe.

Written by: Travis Ryan, Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike; Copyright © 2013 Life Worship (PRS) Travis Ryan Music (ASCAP) Integrity Worship Music (ASCAP) Integrity's Praise! Music (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved.

Used by permission. CCLI Number: 1801824

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Invocation Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Response: Amen. Confession and Absolution (based on Psalm 112, ESV) ALL: Praise the LORD! Pastor: Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Response: Who greatly delights in his commandments! Pastor: His offspring will be mighty in the land; Response: The generation of the upright will be blessed. Pastor: Those who fear God and delight in His ways, also see their sinfulness and need

for forgiveness. So, we come before Him with repentant hearts and confess our sin trusting in His Word that He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sin. So, let us come before God, confessing our sin and seeking His mercy.

Response: Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all people, we admit and confess our sinfulness. We have turned away from each other in our thinking, speaking and doing. We have done the evil you forbid and have not done the good you demand. We do repent and are truly sorry for these our sins. Have mercy on us, kind Father, because of the obedience of our Lord and Savior, your Son, Jesus Christ. Forgive us all that is past, and with the power of the Holy Spirit move us to serve you faithfully. Set our feet upon the new path of life, and build your kingdom here through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Pastor: In accord with God’s promise to forgive the sins to those who repent and turn to him and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, upon this your confession, I forgive you all of your sins in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. May he keep you in grace by the Holy Spirit, lead you to greater faith and obedience, and bring you to live with him forever.

Response: Amen. Pastor: The righteous will never be moved; Response: He will be remembered forever. Hymn of Response: “He Is Exalted” He is exalted, the King is exalted on high; I will praise Him.

He is exalted, forever exalted and I will praise His name!

He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign; Heaven and earth rejoice in His holy name;

He is exalted, the King is exalted on high.

(Repeat)

Written by Twila Paris; ©1985 Straightway Music/Mountain Spring Music (adm. by EMI Christian Music Publishing); CCLI License # 1801824

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Prayer of the Day Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 58:3-9a Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God. Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God. Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Response: Praise to you, O Christ! Apostles’ Creed (found inside the back cover of the hymnal) Children’s Message Offering Hymn of the Day, 693: “O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace” Sermon: “What We Have Received from the Spirit”...................1 Corinthians 2:1–12

Pastor Krueger Prayer of the Church The Lord’s Prayer (found inside the back cover the hymnal) Benediction Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon

you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

Response: Amen. Closing Hymn

8:00 a.m.: “We Believe” (Soloist, Adult/Children’s Choirs, and Congregation) Lyrics printed on page 3 10:30 a.m.: “Shout to the Lord” Lyrics printed on page 2

Post-service Music

MEETING AND ACTIVITY NOTICES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9-16, 2020

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Delta Inn Outreach 5:00 p.m.: Valentine Banquet (Family Center) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 10:00 a.m.: Quilting Group (Parish Hall) 6:00 p.m.: Nominating Committee Meeting (Conference Room) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 6:30 a.m.: Men’s Bible Study (Parish Hall) 10:00 a.m.: Tri-Cities Ministries (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m.: College Bible Study (Baylor campus, Draper 140) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 11:00 a.m.: Senior Adults Worship and Luncheon 12:45 p.m.: LWML Meeting (Conference Room) 6:30 p.m.: Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.: Confirmation and Midweek Classes (grades 5-8) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 7:00 a.m.: Lawn/Building Maintenance FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Return from Guatemala Mission Trip SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 5:30 p.m.: 2nd Sunday Home Bible Study Group (host information available in the church office)

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Sunday: Exodus 1-4 Monday: Exodus 5-7 Tuesday: Exodus 8-10 Wednesday: Exodus 11-13

Thursday: Exodus 14-17 Friday: Exodus 18-20 Saturday: Psalms 13-15

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK: