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MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, January 24, 2021
Third Sunday after Epiphany * Liturgy of Simplicity
As we continue through the time after Epiphany, stories of the call to
discipleship show us the implications of our baptismal calling to show Christ to the world. Jesus begins proclaiming the good news and calling people to
repentance right after John the Baptist is arrested for preaching in a similar way. Knowing that John was later executed, we see at the very outset the cost of
discipleship. Still, the two sets of brothers leave everything they have known and worked for all their lives to follow Jesus and fish for people.
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GATHERING PRELUDE
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: In the name of the Father,
and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.
P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Most merciful God,
C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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.
P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.
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GATHERING HYMN #715 ”Christ Be Our Light”
4 APOSTOLIC GREETING
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
KYRIE
P: You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord, have mercy.
C: (sung) Lord, have mercy. P: You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy. C: (sung) Christ, have mercy.
P: You are seated at the right hand of the Father: To intercede for us: Lord, have mercy.
C: (sung) Lord, have mercy. HYMN OF PRAISE: Glory to God Refrain: 1st time: Cantor, Repeat: All
Soloist only vs. 1, 2, 3
Vs. 1 We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you, we give thanks for your great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Refrain –All
5 Vs. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. Refrain –All
Vs. 3 For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord.
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Refrain -All PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen.
WORD FIRST READING Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (Old Testament) A reading from Jonah:
1The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2“Get up, go to
Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3So Jonah
set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4Jonah began to go into
the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5And the people of Nineveh believed God; they
proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.
10When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God
changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
The word of the Lord.
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Refrain (sung) “Truly, my hope is in You”
5For God alone I | wait in silence;
truly, my hope | is in God.
6God alone is my rock and | my salvation,
my stronghold, so that I shall nev- | er be shaken.
7In God is my deliverance | and my honor;
God is my strong rock | and my refuge.
8Put your trust in God al- | ways, O people,
pour out your hearts before the one who | is our refuge. Refrain
9Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath; those of low estate can- | not be
trusted.
Placed on the scales together they weigh even less | than a breath.
10Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no | empty pride; though wealth increase, set not your | heart upon it.
11God has spoken once, twice | have I heard it,
that power be- | longs to God.
12Steadfast love belongs to | you, O Lord,
for you repay all according | to their deeds. Refrain SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (New Testament) A reading from 1 Corinthians:
29Brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even
those who have wives be as though they had none, 30and those who mourn as
though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, 31and those who
deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
The word of the Lord.
7 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Sung)
Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia. C: Alleluia, alleluia
Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. C: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. GOSPEL READING Mark 1:14-20
P: The holy gospel according to Mark. C: Glory to you, O Lord.
14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news
of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come
near; repent, and believe in the good news.” 16As Jesus passed along the Sea of
Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you
fish for people.” 18And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19As he
went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20Immediately he called them; and they left
their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him. The gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON
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HYMN OF THE DAY # 817 ”You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore”
9 THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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P: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. C: Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen. SENDING BENEDICTION
P: May Christ, the wisdom and power of God, and the source of our life together,
keep you united in mind and purpose. And the blessing of almighty God,
the Father, the ☩ Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you always.
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SENDING HYMN # 866 ”We Are Marching in the Light of God”
12 DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace. Let your light shine. C: Thanks be to God.
Announcements Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021 online via ZOOM. More details about the meeting and how to join will be sent out soon.
Holy Communion - Next Sunday
We will be celebrating Holy Communion on Sunday, January 31. Please prepare a piece of bread and some wine/juice for next week’s video service.
Hymn Book and Envelope Pick-Up
Offering envelopes and hymn books are ready for pick-up Tuesday mornings at the church. If you cannot come at this time, please contact the church office.
Surrey Urban Mission (SUMS) Donations
Drop off @ Mount Olive on Tuesdays 9:30-12:30. Food, beverage, and bagged clean men’s winter clothing only is most appreciated at this time.
The Readings & Psalm for Sunday, January 31 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Deuteronomy 18:15-20
The prophet speaks with God’s authority
Psalm 111
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Ps. 111:10)
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Limits to liberty: the case of food offered to idols
Mark 1:21-28
The healing of one with an unclean spirit
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