Second Sunday after Epiphany

Brightest and Best Are the Stars of the Morning

By Janet Linker

Played by Pat Berger (organ)

Here I am Lord

By Dan Schutte

Performed by Cornerstone

Tim Schaiper (guitar), Mike Brown (bass), Brailen Fisher (cajon), Tim Schaiper, Becky Bruce & Laurie Barnard (vocals)

I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save
I who made the stars of night
I will make their darkness bright
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night
I will go, Lord
If You lead me
I will hold Your people in my heart

I, the Lord of wind and flame
I will tend the poor and lame
I will set a feast for them
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide
‘Til their hearts be satisfied
I will give my life to them
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night
I will go, Lord
If You lead me
I will hold Your people in my heart
I will hold Your people in my heart

Prayer of the Day:

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lessons & Gospel

Click each scripture to read in the Bible.

Today’s Readings	Sunday, Jan 17, 2021
1st Lesson	1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
Psalm	Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
2nd Lesson	1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Gospel	John 1:43-51

A reading from 1 Samuel by Sharon Epp

A Gospel reading from John by Pastor Steve Kimpel

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia. We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us grace and truth. Alleluia.

(John 1:41, 17)

Sermon

1 Samuel 3:1-20

Pastor Steve Kimpel

Here I Am, Lord

By Dan Schutte

Played by Pat Berger (organ)

ELW Hymn 574

I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin
my hand will save.
I, who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Refrain
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them.
Whom shall I send? Refrain

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again 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

Prayers of the People

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.

Communion

Optional – See below the video for information on picking up blessed elements from Zion.

Open up the Heavens

By James Macdonald, Jason Ingram, Meredith Andrews, Stuart Garrard, Andi Rozier

Performed by Cornerstone

Tim Schaiper (guitar), Mike Brown (bass), Brailen Fisher (cajon), Tim Schaiper, Becky Bruce & Laurie Barnard (vocals)

We’ve waited for this day
We’re gathered in Your name
Calling out to You
Your glory like a fire, awakening desire
Will burn our hearts with truth

You’re the reason we’re here
You’re the reason we’re singing

Open up the heavens, we wanna see You
Open up the floodgates, a mighty river
Flowing from Your heart, filling every part of our praise

Your presence in this place
Your glory on our face
We’re looking to the sky
Descending like a cloud
You’re standing with us now
Lord unveil our eyes

You’re the reason we’re here
You’re the reason we’re singing

So open up the heavens, we wanna see You
Open up the floodgates, a mighty river
Flowing from Your heart, filling every part of our praise

Open up the heavens, we wanna see You
Open up the floodgates, a mighty river
Flowing from Your heart, filling every part of our praise

Show us, show us Your glory
Show us, show us Your power
Show us, show us Your glory Lord

Show us, show us Your glory
Show us, show us Your power
Show us, show us Your glory Lord
We wanna see You, we wanna see You

Open up the heavens, we wanna see You
Open up the floodgates, a mighty river
Flowing from Your heart, filling every part of our praise
We sing, sing

The Benediction

Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.