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The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, February 23, 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 – Greg Schwartz / Wed: Ralph Kohlhoff

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

Altar Guild for February:  Erica Goehl            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  Today’s Old Testament Reading is the account of Joseph forgiving his brothers, who had sold him into slavery. Is it possible for us to forgive as he did? Joseph learned to trust in God and how He would guide his life. God watches over us and keeps us on our path to Him as we live our lives in His grace and care! Without our heavenly Father and His Son, we could not forgive as Jospeh did, but in God’s grace we can forgive as we have been forgiven.

Ringing of the Bell and Welcome

Hymn “Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”  LSB 843

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

Opening Sentences – Psalm 103 – Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 

Confession and Absolution – All:  I have trusted in Your steadfast love O Lord; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.  The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked to the ground.

A time of silence to reflect on those sins weighing heavy on our hearts

All:  Almighty God, our Maker and Redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto You that we are by nature sinful and unclean and that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. We flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring Your grace for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.  O most merciful God, who has given Your only-begotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of You and of Your will and true obedience to Your Word, to the end that by Your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

 Almighty God has had mercy upon you and has given His only Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. In the stead and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, I, a called and ordained servant of the Word, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. He who began this good work within you will bring it to completion on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.  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.   Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.   Amen

Hymn of Praise – This is the Feast  LSB 155

Psalm of the Day – Psalm 103: 1, 8-13 –    Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. vs8-13  The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.  He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.  For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.  As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.

Collect of the Day – O God, strength of all who put their trust in You, mercifully grant that by Your power we may be defended against all adversity; 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 – Genesis 45:3-15 –   Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph!  Is my father still living?”   But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence.  Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.”  When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!  And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.  For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping.  But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.  “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.  Now hurry back to my father and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; don’t delay.  You shall live in the region of Goshen and be near me—you, your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all you have.  I will provide for you there, because five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise you and your household and all who belong to you will become destitute.’   “You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that it is really I who am speaking to you.  Tell my father about all the honor accorded me in Egypt and about everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”  Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping.    And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them.  Afterward his brothers talked with him.

Epistle or New Testament Reading – 1 Corinthians 15, 20-26, 35-38, 42-44

Vs20-26 – But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.  For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.  For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.  But each in turn: Christ, the first fruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.  Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.  For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.  The last enemy to be destroyed is death.  vs35-38  But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised?  With what kind of body will they come?”  How foolish!  What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.  When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else.  But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body.  Vs42-44  So will it be with the resurrection of the dead.  The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.  If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

Gradual and Verse – Praise the Lord, all nations!  Extol him, all peoples!  For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.  Alleluia. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Alleluia.

Gospel Reading – Luke 6:27-38 – The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the Sixth chapter.  Glory to you, O Lord.      “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.  If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also.  If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them.  Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.  Do to others as you would have them do to you.  “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners love those who love them.  And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.  And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.  But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.  Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.  Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.  “Do not judge, and you will not be judged.  Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.  Forgive, and you will be forgiven.  Give, and it will be given to you.  A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.  For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”      This is the Gospel of the Lord.  Praise to You, O Christ.

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  “Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace”  LSB 844

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

We gather our Tithes and Offerings

Service of the Sacrament

Preface – The Lord be with you.    And also with you.    Lift up your hearts.  We lift them to the Lord.    Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.   It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Sanctus                               LSB 161

Prayer of Thanksgiving – Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior.  Strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit that we may eat His body and drink His blood.  Then gather us together with all the faithful to celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His Kingdom.  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

“Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us”                         LSB 851

“Our Father, Who from Heaven Above”                      LSB 766

“Lord, whose Love through Humble Service”             LSB 848

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 give you peace.  Amen.

Hymn “Praise to You and Adoration”                LSB 692

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 YES IN CHRIST Saying Yes With Our Treasures  

Needed per week to make budget: $3279

Attendance/Communed: 2/16/2025 = 49/41   2/19/2025 = 8/8

Giving: 2/16/2025: Envelopes = $1765  Plate = $30

Memorial: Pew Fund $50 for Eli Dornfeld from Tim Dornfeld

TODAY: Handbell Choir practice following the worship service

Thursday February 27^th: Quilting in the church basement 11am – 2pm

Tuesday March 4^th: Elder’s at 6pm.

Lenten Soup Suppers

We will be having soup suppers at 6pm on the following Wednesdays:

March 5^th – Ash Wednesday      March 19^th       April 2^nd

Come early and enjoy an hour of fellowship before worship.  The signup sheets for all 3 Lenten soup suppers are on the white table behind the pews.

Please keep the following in your Special Prayers:

• Ron and Dee Dee Wille’s grandson AJ, who continues to heal after his infusion.
• Chris Lamp’s father Ray who is on hospice care, and the family is praying for a peaceful release.
• Ron Wille’s sister Joan as cancer has returned for the 3rd time.
• Wayne Neuberger, and Bob Schultz, who are in need of God’s healing and strength along with all in our congregation who are in need of God’s comfort and healing.

Zion’s 2025 Lenten Journey to the Cross and Easter Celebration

The Words of our Lord which Last and Bless us Forever!

Our WEDNESDAY midweek Lenten service schedule will be:

March 5^th: Ash Wednesday Soup Supper @ 6pm / Service @ 7pm – Forgive!

March 12^th: Service @ 7pm – Paradise!

March 19^th: Soup Supper @ 6pm  / Service @ 7pm – Behold!

March 26^th: Service @ 7pm – Forsaken!

April 2^nd: Soup Supper @ 6pm  / Service @ 7pm – Thirst!

April 9^th: Service @ 7pm – Finished!

HOLY WEEK:     April 17^th: Maundy Thursday – 7pm

April 18^th: Good Friday – 1pm

Easter Sunrise service – 6:30am & Easter service – 8:30am

Breakfast in between Easter services

Donations/Memorials

Do you have a memorial and are not sure what fund to donate to?

Want to give a donation in honor of someone and are not quite sure what to donate towards?

Council is recommending memorials/donations be directed toward ‘Current Trustee Projects’.   The current project they are working on is fixing the steeple.  There is a large list of other projects coming up, so the ‘Current Trustee Projects’ will be utilized for a while.    If you would rather give to something different, please contact our treasurer, Erica Goehl, for a different suggestion.

IMPORTANT REMINDER… 

Zion, Pastor Bohn, Elders, Council Members, Treasurer, or Secretary will NEVER email or text you asking for money or to buy anything.  If you were to receive an email or text, report it as suspicious and delete it.