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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 19 & 22, 2025

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 / Wed: Ralph Kohlhoff

Bulletin Announcements: Email: zionclyman@gmail.com

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

Altar Guild for January: 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  The miracle of water turned into wine is a surprising one. It is marked by the fact that this is the choicest of wines, that the sheer amount of wine was embarrassingly extravagant, and that the full benefit of this miracle was limited to the servants who did what Jesus said, Mary, and the disciples who were with Jesus. It is the mark of what is to come. Jesus’ whole ministry is one of goodness beyond compare, of extravagant mercy beyond what we deserve or even dare ask, and of grace hidden in ordinary things like words, water, bread, and wine. This is then a precursor of what is to come, the first of many manifestations of His mercy and the rich and overflowing provision of His grace to supply salvation to a world that otherwise knows no joy.

Ringing of the Bell and Welcome

 Hymn  “Come, Join in Cana’s Feast”      LSB 408

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

Opening Sentences – The Lord has taken me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love.  Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.  How precious is your steadfast love, O God!  The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.   

Confession and Absolution – The steadfast love of God is our refuge and strength.  Let us take refuge in the mercy of God, confessing our sins and rejoicing in His gift of forgiveness through Jesus Christ, our Lord.   We observe a moment of silence to reflect on those sins weighing heavy on our hearts       All: We confess our sins to God our Father.  Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean.  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.  We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment.  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.   Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins.  As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you of all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.   Amen.       He who began this good work within you will bring it to completion on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.   The peace of the Lord be with you always.    And also with you.    Amen.

Hymn of Praise – Gloria in Excelsis      LSB 204

Prayer of the Day – Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Our Old Testament Reading   Isaiah 62:1-5 –   For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.  The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.  You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.  No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate.  But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be married.  As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.

Our Epistle or New Testament Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-11    Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.  Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.  There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.  There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.  There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.  Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.  To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.  All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

Verse John 2:11   Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!  Alleluia.  This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee and manifested his glory.  And his disciples believed in him.  Alleluia.

Holy Gospel  John 2:1-11 –  The Holy Gospel according St. John, the Second chapter.       Glory to You, O Lord.        On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee.  Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.  When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”  “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied.  “My hour has not yet come.”  His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”  Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.  Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.  Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”  They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine.  He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew.  Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”  What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.    This is the Gospel of the Lord.   Praise to You, O Christ.

 Hymn*vs1-4  “Lord, When You Came as Welcome Guest”       LSB 859

Sermon

Apostles’ Creed – I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.  And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayers of the Church

We gather our Tithes and Offerings

Service of the Sacrament

Preface   2 Timothy 4:22 – 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 what had been hidden from before the foundation of the world You have made known to the nations in Your Son.  In Him, being found in the substance of our mortal nature, You have manifested the fullness of Your glory.  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 208

Prayer of Thanksgiving – Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of all creation, for You have had mercy on us and have showed Your gracious power to us through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. We give You thanks that in His most Holy Supper You nourish us that, firmly connected to Christ the Vine, we may grow in grace.  Grant that we may receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood as we gather at His command.    Amen.

The Words of Our Lord – Consecration of the Elements

Proclamation of Christ  1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20 –   As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.      Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 

 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 210

Distribution Hymns: “From East to West”  LSB 385                                              “A Great and Mighty Wonder”  LSB 383                                                                    “Soul Adorn Yourself with Gladness”      LSB 636

Nunc Dimittis                                                            LSB 211

Closing Sentences and Prayer – O Give Thanks unto the Lord for He is Good.    And His mercy endures forever.  Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son’s body and blood.  Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.   Amen

 Benediction      Numbers 6:24–26 – The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and X give you peace.   Amen.   

Hymn “Christ be My Leader”          LSB 861

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YES IN CHRIST        Saying Yes With Our Treasures

 Needed per week to make budget: $3279

Attendance/Communed: 1/12/2025 = 36/24

Giving: 1/12/2025: Envelopes = $1695              Plate = $20

REMINDER: – Please check for your NEW 2025 offering envelope number on the sheets located on the tables in the Narthex and behind the pews.

       FELLOWSHIP following the service today!  Get to know your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ over coffee and something to snack on.

Handbell Choir practice will begin on January 26^th after the worship service. All are invited.

January 26^th at 4:30pm Circuit Forum in Lebanon

Elders will meet on February 3^rd at 6pm

Council will meet on February 6^th at 6pm

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

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!

Birthdays:        Steve L 1/19          Cody N 1/20

Brett F  1/22        Deanne G 1/22        Justin R 1/26

Special Prayers

Wayne Neuberger, Bob & Marilyn Schultz, and AJ (grandson of Ron & Dee Dee Wille) who are in need of God’s healing and strength.

Pastor Dave Erickson and family as his wife Kathy was given her crown of life unexpectedly.

All those in our congregation who are in need of God’s comfort, healing, and strength.

2024 Church Annual Reports can be emailed to zionclyman@gmail.com.

If you have questions, please contact Beth Baehmann.  Sunday School, & Treasurer.

                                                         Steeple Update                                                             A special voters meeting was held on January 5, 2025 after the Sunday worship service.  The following was approved:  Hire Smith Roofing & Exteriors LLC from Fort Atkinson to fix and replace the shingles on the steeple. The bid accepted was for $40,000 -$45,000, which includes removing old shingles, replacing any damaged wood and covering the steeple with metal shingles which will weather better and last longer than a normal shingle.