Sixth Sunday After EpiphanyCALL TO WORSHIP P: Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? C: Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: We fool ourselves if we think that our ways are hidden from God. Therefore let us confess our sin, trusting in the mercy of God our Maker. Silence for Reflection P: God, you are everlasting, C: the creator of all that is. Your understanding is beyond measure. We confess to you that we have sinned against you and our neighbors. In your compassion, forgive us, for we place our hope in your steadfast love. P: Praise the Lord! Our God heals the brokenhearted and binds up our wounds. In Jesus Christ + we are forgiven. C: Amen. HYMN “On Eagle’s Wings” PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen. Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 As soon as [Jesus and the disciples] left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. SERMON Rev. Lori E.L. Kitzing HYMN “O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come” PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION P: As we celebrate Christ embodied in human form, we pray for God’s blessing on the church, the world, and all of creation. A brief silence. P: Everlasting God, you bring your healing power to the church. Give your church a spirit of unity and prayer, that we discern your way for us in the world. God of grace, C: receive our prayer. P: Creator of the ends of the earth, you make the grass grow and send rain for the soil. Bring your creation into harmony and balance. Give animals their food and provide healthy shelter for your people. Inspire us to honor the miraculous beauty of all you have made. God of grace, C: receive our prayer. P: God without equal, your steadfast love endures forever. Bring the leaders, elected officials, and peacekeepers of our towns and countries into understanding and unity. Guide them to serve with compassion and understanding. God of grace, C: receive our prayer. P: God who strengthens, you lift up with your hand any who are suffering. Heal those who are brokenhearted and strengthen the weak and all in need (especially Julie, Karla, Stephanie, Cammie, Nancy, Beverly, Micala, Murlene, Eileen, and Brian). God of grace, C: receive our prayer. P: God who gives power to the faint, challenge us to share the faith stories of what God has done in our lives. Open us to receive the unique ways God is at work in your people, especially those whose perspectives challenge our own. God of grace, C: receive our prayer. P: God who calls each star by name, we remember all who have died. Shelter all who mourn with your mercy and care, and give us hope in your promised salvation. God of grace, C: receive our prayer. P: Knowing the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, we offer these prayers and the silent prayers of our hearts in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. C: Amen. OFFERING PRAYER Financial gifts may be sent to the church. We have a special offering for Crossroads Mission in Hastings, NE. We are collecting: Deodorant Cold Medicine Ibuprofen/Tylenol Band-Aids Bath Towels XL Twin Sheets Blankets Pillows P: Loving God, use our gifts to spread your gospel near and far, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. C: Amen. LORD’S PRAYER Haitian Creole BENEDICTION P: May the Spirit of Jesus + take your hand and lift you up so that you may be of service to others. C: Amen. HYMN “O Worship the King” CHARGE P: Go And...Have the Conversation! So that you can better love God and your neighbor. C: Thanks be to God. Printed by permission oneliscense.net A-717495
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