Sunday, Jan 8, 2023 - Order of worship at 9 am - Lutheran church of the redeemer Atlanta, GA USA

Baptism of Our Lord – January 8, 2023

The Order of Worship at 9:00 am

At this time, the wearing of face coverings onsite is optional and left to personal preference. Knowing that individuals and families have varying needs at this time, the balcony is reserved as a mask-required area.

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As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we are gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.

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WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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HYMN 301 Bright and Glorious is the Sky

Text © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, admin. Augsburg Fortress., alt.

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. | Amen.

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. | Amen.

Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen.

Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your requests.

Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON

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THE

HOLY GOSPEL

Matthew 3:13-17

Before Jesus begins his ministry, he is baptized by John, touched by the Spirit, and identified publicly as God’s child.

The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”

The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.

Seated SERMON

Pastor Jenny McLellan Standing HYMN 305 When Jesus Came to Jordan

Text © 1980 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.

Kneeling or seated

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Called together to follow Jesus, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.

Calling God, you speak with power to your church. Open our hearts and minds to the new things you are declaring. Strengthen bishops, pastors, deacons, lay leaders, and teachers of the faith. Equip the baptized for your reconciling and redeeming work.

Merciful God, | receive our prayer.

Renewing God, you provide the waters of the earth and in Jesus’ baptism you reveal the waters of life. Cleanse and protect oceans, rivers, and watersheds. Bring relief to parched lands and to communities without access to safe water. Merciful God, | receive our prayer.

Righteous God, you never weary of establishing justice. Increase cooperation and constructive dialogue between nations. Guide local, national, and international authorities to govern with equity, vision, and integrity. We pray for those in military service, for peacemakers, and for our enemies.

Merciful God, | receive our prayer.

Abiding God, your mercy is steadfast. Give sanctuary to people who flee from oppression, war, poverty, and famine. Sustain health care workers, caregivers, first responders, counselors, and all who help and heal. Comfort those who are grieving or experiencing crisis. We especially pray for...

Merciful God, | receive our prayer.

Blessing God, in Christ you gather the beloved community. Kindle the gifts of your Spirit in your people. Accompany the newly baptized, those recently ordained, and any beginning a new ministry. Inspire synodical leaders and congregational councils to serve with imagination and wisdom.

Merciful God, | receive our prayer.

Promising God, your faithfulness endures throughout all generations. We give thanks for those who have died in Christ, trusting that we will be united with them and all the saints in Christ’s resurrection life. We especially pray for… Merciful God, | receive our prayer.

We bring to you our needs and hopes, O God, trusting your wisdom and power revealed in Christ crucified. Amen. Standing PEACE

The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you. Please share a sign of blessing with your fellow worshipers in whatever way is comfortable for you.

Please let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m Worshiping link as you would the attendance pad at church.

Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS

Please use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer. MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio

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OFFERING PRAYER

God of abundance, receive and bless these gifts we have offered. Join our hearts with the song of the angels, and gather us at your table of celebration. Strengthen us to share with all the world the abundance of your grace upon grace, poured out in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.| Amen

GREAT THANKSGIVING

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 our thanks and praise.

Holy God, Creator of all and Source of life, at the birth of time your word brought light into the world.

In the fullness of time, you sent your Word, born of Mary, to shine in our lives and to make us your daughters and sons.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering, therefore, his birth and life among us, his death and resurrection, we await his coming again when all things will be restored in him.

By your Spirit bless us and this bread and cup, that, held and nourished by you, we may live as your children, shining with the light of your Son.

Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever.

Amen

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…

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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Glory to God in the Highest! Love has come: God’s love for all people. Come and receive the love of Jesus.

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All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link

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The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen

Let us pray. | God our redeemer, you have fed us at this table with gifts of grace, truth, and life. As you have gathered us in joy, send us forth as messengers of your peace. Make us shine with the good news of your glory, born to us in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING

God bless you and keep you, ☩ Jesus grant you grace and truth, and the Spirit send peace upon your hearts, now and forever. | Amen.

HYMN 310 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

SENDING

Christ the Savior is born! Go in peace. Proclaim this good news. | Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio

LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for January 1: In person: 84, Livestream: 163, Facebook 25

NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Second Sunday after Epiphany

COMMUNITY

MAC (Midtown Assistance Center) Coat Drive | Now through Jan. 15

“He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11

We at Redeemer practice the second part of this verse every week with the wonderful food ministry. We also practice it with the food drive we do at the beginning of summer for Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), This is very much appreciated!

Now is our opportunity to do the first part of that verse. We are finally able to do an in person coat drive again and MAC is in need of coats. In the past they have only needed men's coats. This year they can use men's, women's and children’s. They have other organizations they can give the coats to if they receive more than they need. They can also use caps, gloves and scarves. We will be collecting these coats between December

11th and January 1st. There will be collection bins in the atrium labeled with signs for MAC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Richard Mauney at richardemauney@gmail.com.

We are truly blessed at Redeemer and if you have a second coat (or any of these other items) you would like to share, they would be greatly appreciated. May we take this Christman season to be thankful, think about others in our community who are not as blessed and show God's love to them by sharing from our abundance.

Bishop’s Commemorative Martin Luther King Jr. Worship Service Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 4 PM | Redeemer

You are cordially invited to join us for what promises to be a wonderful celebration around the theme, Proclaiming Hope, Pursuing Justice, Providing Help Click here for more information and a list of “MLK Day of Service” types of activities.

YOUTH

High School Parents and College Parents Gathering meeting on Sunday, January 8 in the Library. Come catch up with other parents!

Save the date-our Middle School Parents will be meeting on Sunday, January 29 for their once-a-month gathering from 10:00am-10:45am in the Library. Come catch up with other parents!

Youth Service Project @ FODAC

Our youth (grades 6-12) will be heading to work at FODAC (Friends Of Disabled Adults and Children) on Saturday, January 14 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. We only have 10-15 volunteers scheduled, so please let Hillary know if you can make it.

Middle School Snowtubing & Lock-In

Our Middle School Youth will be doing a Snowtubing & Lock-In on Saturday, January 21 to Sunday, January 22. Snowtubing tickets are $30 per person. Snowtubing will happen at Lake Lanier's Snow Island which includes: snowtubing, ice skating, carnival rides, and yummy goodies! If you can't make it to the snowtubing part, come join us after for lock-in fun! Friends are welcome to attend too.

All Georgia Youth Gathering 2023

Let's support one of our synod youth events as youth (grades 6-12) from all over the Southeastern Synod, especially those from Georgia will be attending. Registration has to be done as a group, so please let Hillary know if your youth (or youths) are able to attend. This event will be held February 24-26, 2023 at Camp Grace in Roberta, GA with the theme of "What is AGAPE?" (What is Love?).

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adult Small Group Resumes

Small group is taking a break on December 25 and January 1. We look forward to resuming with a new topic on January 8.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sing and Play Today!

We are kicking off the spring semester by celebrating Epiphany in the Fireside room!

Join us 10-10:45. Sunday School registration is always open, we welcome new students for our Spring semester. Next Sunday, the 15th, we will be in our usual classrooms for a special lesson on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Family Retreat Registration is Open

Join us at Lutheranch in Tallapoosa, GA for a weekend of fun, friends, and growing in faith. Whether you are long-time members or new to Redeemer, it's a great way to get to know the people you see on Sundays in a whole new way and spend some quality time together as a family. Watch for our theme to be announced in January!

CLICK HERE to Register and find more details about the schedule and cost.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Animate Class

Led by Whitney Ludvigsen, Dana Norden, and David Barnes Sunday, January 8, 2023 through February 19, 2023

Room 211 / Zoom

Learn from preeminent scholars and theologians about how our faith animates our actions in the world. This study from Augsburg Fortress will help us examine how we live out our faith in a distinctly Lutheran manner.

“Mary’s Voice in John’s Gospel” Class

Led by Edward Scherlacher Beginning Sunday, January 8 through April 2, 2023 Room 121 / Zoom

The writer of John’s Gospel weaves memories of “the beloved disciple;” and “Mary, the mother of Jesus.” Based on the research of scholar Michael Pakulak and other sources (ancient and new.

Participants will gain a richer understanding of the fourth gospel - while restoring the voice of the one called “Blessed among women.”

The study brings evidence of the contributions of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to The Fourth Gospel. John the Apostle had purportedly decades of post-resurrection interaction with Mary. Recent scholarship indicates Mary’s voice, influence, and interpretation of her son’s life is a major basis of the Gospel of John.

MUSIC

It’s a new year, and a great time to join a choir! REGISTER ONLINE NOW WEDNESDAY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

CHERUBIM (ages 4-1st grade)

6:15-6:45 pm

SERAPHIM (2nd-6th grade)

6:00-7:00 pm

REDEEMER RINGERS (3rd-6th grade)

6:45-7:15 pm

There are opportunities for anyone age 4 and up. Children and youth rehearse on Wednesday evenings, and the adult choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings or Sunday mornings. Contact Sarah at shawbecker@redeemer.org or 404-874-8664 with questions, or just show up at the next rehearsal. We’d love to have you join us!

Organ Anniversary Concert

Friday, January 27 | 7:30 PM

The Redeemer Concert series presents the annual celebration of Redeemer’s 73-rank Létourneau pipe organ. This year’s concert will feature the church’s Organ Scholars, past and present. We welcome back Andy Jacob, and Martha Barth, who each earned their master’s degree and have full-time church positions in the Twin Cities, and Sam Long, who is working on his master’s degree nearby at Mercer University in Macon. Current Organ Scholar Kira Garvie and Redeemer’s Organist Sarah Hawbecker will round out the program. The varied works on the program will span centuries, from Buxtehude and Bach to Herbert Howells and George Shearing. The Friends of Music will host a reception in Sims Atrium following the concert.

Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Event Time Location Worship

Be Still and Journey

Confirmation Large Group High School SS Animate Class High School & College Parents

9:00 AM (Jazz) 11:00 AM Organ & Choir

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

In-person/ Livestream

Room 119 Reception Room Youth Lounge Room 211 & Zoom Library

Mary’s Voice in John’s Gospel Sing & Play

Confirmation Small Groups

YA Lunch Our High School Mission Trip Mtg

Monday, January 9

Quilters

Carillon Ringers

Tuesday, January 10

Morning Bible Study

Pr. Jonathan Book Study Executive Committee

Wednesday, January 11

Early Birds Bible Study

Wednesday night dinner Seraphim Cherubim Worship Redeemer Ringers

Thursday, January 12

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

7:30 AM – 9:30 AM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Room 121/Zoom

Fireside Room Various Rooms Off Site Reception Room

Fireside Room Hinely Music Hall

Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom Zoom

Reception/Zoom

Sims Atrium Room 204 Room 203 Sanctuary Room 202

Lectionary Study Liberation Thoughts II 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -7:30 PM Zoom Zoom

Friday, January 13

Council Retreat Saturday, January 14 Council Retreat Youth Service Project 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Lutheranch Off Site

731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759

The Rev. Mark H. Larson .................................................................................... Senior Pastor, ext. 201

The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner ........................................... Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203

The Rev. Jonathan Trapp............................................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233

The Rev. Jenny McLellan Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224

STAFF

Bob Boyd .........................................................................

Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232

Kofi Broadnax

Receptionist, ext. 200

Property Administrator, ext. 210 Alexa Brooks

Seth Brown Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Michael Clarke............................................................................. LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org Robin Durdin .......................................................................... Office Administration Director, ext. 204 Kate Elkins

Preschool Director, ext. 252 Kira Garvie................................................................................ Organ Scholar, kgarvie@redeemer.org

David Hansen Adult Choral Director, ext. 236 Sarah Hawbecker Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck...................................................Children & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227

Jennifer Isaacson ..................................................................... Financial Information Director, ext. 237 Hillary Nelson .......................................................................... Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Stacey Williams Head of Security