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My eyes have seen Your Salvation – A light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to Your people Israel.

The First Sunday after Christmas – December 29, 2024

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH – LCMS

700 Main St.  P.O. Box 220   Clyman, WI  53016  

Rev. Daniel L. Bohn & Church 1(920) 341-2025   shepherdatzion@gmail.com

Worship Times: Sundays – 8:30am & Wednesdays – 7:00pm

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Music –  Dee Dee Wille      Elder – Dave Stuebe

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Congregation Information: Neal Kohlhoff Email: neal.kohlhoff50@gmail.com

Altar Guild for December:  Nancy Basol                            Thank you.

 Guests.  Welcome to Zion.  We are happy to have you worship with us.  Please sign our guestbook located in the Narthex.  About Holy Communion:  We welcome to the Lord’s Table all who have repented of their sins and seek to amend their sinful life; all who believe that Jesus is truly present in, with, and under the bread and the wine; and all who believe that through the words “given and shed for you” forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given.  If this is your confession and you are a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, then come with a thankful heart and join us.   If you are a visitor and would like to commune, please talk with Pastor Dan before the service.  To help in preparing to receive Holy Communion open the front cover of the Burgundy hymnal or turn to pages 329 & 330.  Gluten free wafers are available, please talk with an Elder or Pastor before the service if you would appreciate them.

As We gather  Have you already forgotten Christmas?  Hope not, today is only the 5^th day out of the 12 days of Christmas!  Biblically, to “forget” is the opposite of its for “remember.”   To remember, means much more than recalling a past event which has no real, lasting effect on today.  To remember, means just the opposite.  An example is how God remembers His promises by acting to fulfill them in each believer.  For us to remember, means to bring a past promise of God into our present life. Today we hear how the newborn Jesus, as the firstborn of Mary, was presented in the temple according to God’s law, a command to remember the Lord’s deliverance of His people from slavery in Egypt.  Every firstborn was to be a reminder that the Lord still delivers His people from the slavery of sin and death.  To remember that it is still Christmas, is to believe that the Christ Child who came to free and save us, continues to come to each of us.  To remember, is to believe that the forgiveness He won for us on the cross is given to us in His Supper when, as He has commanded, we celebrate it in remembrance of Him.

Ringing of the Bell and Welcome

 

Hymn “Angels from the Realms of Glory”  LSB 367

 Invocation – In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.   Amen.

 Opening Sentences Psalm 111 – Praise the Lord!  I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.  Great are the works of the Lord.  He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever.  Holy and awesome is his name!  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.  His praise endures forever!  Praise the Lord!

Confession and Absolution – God our Creator said to Adam and each one of us, remember that “you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”  He calls all to repentance of their sin and to have faith in His Son, who is the remembrance of His mercy and who came to destroy sin and death and restore us to life.  Let us go before the newborn Redeemer of the world, and repent of all our sin and ask for His forgiveness.       All: O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, remember not our sins of thought, word, and deed, the sins of our youth or of our old age.  Because we often forget Your mercy toward us, we ask for Your forgiveness.  Remember Your gracious will that whoever calls on Your name will be saved.  Forgive us, renew us, and lead us always to remember Your mercy and Your steadfast love that we may live as Your own children, now and forever.  Amen.    Thus says the Lord, “I, I am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office as a called and ordained servant of the Word made flesh, announce the grace of God to all of you. In the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the X Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

Kyrie – In peace let us pray to the Lord.   Lord, have mercy.   For the Peace from above and for our salvation.  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, have mercy.     For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.    Lord, have mercy.  Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.   Amen

Hymn of Praise – This is the Feast  LSB 155

Psalm of the Day – Psalm 98 – The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.  Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things!  His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.  The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.  He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.  Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing His praises!  Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.  Amen.

Collect of the Day – O God, our Maker and Redeemer, You wonderfully created us and in the incarnation of Your Son, and all He has accomplished You have restored our human nature.  Grant that we may ever be alive in Him who made Himself to be like us in the manger of Bethlehem, we pray this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

Old Testament Reading – Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15 –   The LORD said to Moses, “Consecrate to me every firstborn male.  The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”  Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the LORD brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Vs11-15 “After the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites and gives it to you, as he promised on oath to you and your ancestors, you are to give over to the LORD the first offspring of every womb.  All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.  Redeem with a lamb every firstborn donkey, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck.  Redeem every firstborn among your sons.  “In days to come, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?’ say to him, ‘With a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.  When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed the firstborn of both people and animals in Egypt.  This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.’

Epistle or New Testament Reading – Colossians 3:12-17 – Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.  Forgive as the Lord forgave you.  And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.  Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.  And be thankful.  Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.  And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Gradual and Verse – To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder.  And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Alleluia.  My eyes have seen your salvation; a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.  Alleluia.

Gospel Reading  Luke 2:21-40 – The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the second chapter.  Glory to you, O Lord.

On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.  When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord” ), and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”  Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.  He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.  It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.  Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts.  When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.  For my eyes have seen your salvation,  which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”  The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.  Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.  And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”  There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher.  She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.  She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.  Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.  When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.  And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

Nicene Creed – I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.  And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.  And I believe in the Holy Spirit,   the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life X of the world to come.    Amen.

Hymn  “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice”  LSB  386

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

We gather our Tithes and Offerings

Service of the Sacrament

Preface and Proper Preface – Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.    It is right to give Him thanks and praise.  It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; for in the mystery of the Word made flesh, You have given us a new revelation of Your glory that, seeing You in the person of Your Son, we may know and love those things which are not seen.  Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing;

Sanctus                                                                                                 LSB 161

Prayer of Thanksgiving – Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit.  Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end.  Heavenly Father, graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

 The Words of our Lord – Consecration of the Elements

Proclamation of Christ – As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.  Amen.  Come, Lord Jesus.     All:  O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

 The Lord’s Prayer – 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.

Pax Domini –  The peace of the Lord be with you always.   Amen

Agnus Dei                                                              LSB 163

We Celebrate our Lord’s Supper

 Distribution Hymns “The God of Abraham Praise”     LSB 798                        “Sing Praise to the God of Israel” LSB 936  “Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng” LSB 813 

Post Communion Canticle – Thank the Lord  p.164

Post Communion Collect – We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

Benediction – The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and X give you peace.  Amen.

Hymn “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”      LSB 806

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YES IN CHRIST – Saying Yes With Our Treasures

Needed per week to make budget: $3177

Attendance/Communed:12/18/2024 = 37/33 12/22/2024 = 55/48       12/24/2024 = 97   12/25/2024 = 38/38

Giving:         12/22/2024: Envelopes = $3030   Plate = $48

12/24/2024: Envelopes = $695   Plate = $220

12/25/2024: Envelopes = $905

Memorials: Pew Fund: For Robert Bender from Dick & Nancy Basol $100                  For Eli Dornfeld from Tim Dornfeld $150                                                                    Choir: For Nancy Kohlhoff from Chris Seufzer $100

The New Portals of Prayer have arrived.  Be sure to pick up a copy from the table inthe Narthex or behind the pews.

REMINDER:

There are no worship services on New Years Eve, Dec. 31^st,

or on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1^st.

Wednesday service will resume on January 8^th.

Handbell Choir will be starting in January.  All are invited.  Practices will be immediately following the Sunday service.

QUILTING – The quilters meet on Thursdays 11am to 2pm. If interested, contact Caroline Jeffers as they do not meet every Thursday. Donations of fabric, sheets (flat or fitted), and yarn are always appreciated. You do not have to know how to sew as there are many non-sewing tasks to be completed. All are welcome to join us for the quilting fun!  We will meet next on Thursday, January 9^th.

Happy Birthday:     Karl F  12/30

Happy Anniversary:      Felix & Janet O 12/29     Kevin & Sandra S 12/29

Special Prayers – Wayne Neuberger and Bob Schultz who are in need of God’s healing and strength.  All those in our congregation who are in need of God’s comfort, healing, and strength.

Church Annual Reports are needed for 2024.

Archivist    Secretary   Elder   Sunday School   Pastor   Trustee   President            Please email them to zionclyman@gmail.com.   Contact Beth Baehmann if you have any questions.