7:30am Music Warm Up
8:00am Sound Check All Worship Participants Present
8:25am/11:00am Please Prepare for Worship Pastor Wesley
Prelude:
8:30am Welcome Pastor Wesley
Grace Lutheran Church, Upland, CA
Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector & Assisting Minister: Debbie Haag
Ushers: Sue and Brian Karrick
Communion Server: Joey Christenson
Cantor: Joisanne Dailey
Acolytes: Ronan and Brian Atkinson
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Sound: John Holmgren
Refreshments: Sergio and Ann Porto
Lay Participants 11:00
Sunday School: Kevin and Carrie Macias and Sheri Menke
Lector & Assisting Minister: Jerry Uhler
Ushers: Auora Steuer
Communion Server: Ingrid Uhler
Acolytes: Rebecca and Alan Menke
Sound: James Wade
Covid 19 Safety Protocol: The California Department of Health recommends wearing a mask while indoors.
Prayer request: please fill out the card and give to the usher during hymn of the day
Unsupervised cry room with live feed of service available in the preschool.
Confession and Forgiveness
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
who redeems us in Christ Jesus,
whose steadfast love endures forever.
Gathering Hymn
Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Gloria* All Creation Sings Setting 11
Prayer of the Day
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.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9
1Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
2He will not cry or lift up his voice,
or make it heard in the street;
3a bruised reed he will not break,
and a dimly burning wick he will not quench;
he will faithfully bring forth justice.
4He will not grow faint or be crushed
until he has established justice in the earth;
and the coastlands wait for his teaching.
5Thus says God, the Lord,
who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people upon it
and spirit to those who walk in it:
6I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness,
I have taken you by the hand and kept you;
I have given you as a covenant to the people,
a light to the nations,
7to open the eyes that are blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
from the prison those who sit in darkness.
8I am the Lord, that is my name;
my glory I give to no other,
nor my praise to idols.
9See, the former things have come to pass,
and new things I now declare;
before they spring forth,
I tell you of them.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm: Psalm 29
1Ascribe to the | Lord, you gods,
ascribe to the Lord glo- | ry and strength.
2Ascribe to the Lord the glory | due God’s name;
worship the Lord in the beau- | ty of holiness.
3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of | glory thunders;
the Lord is upon the | mighty waters.
4The voice of the Lord is a pow- | erful voice;
the voice of the Lord is a | voice of splendor. R
5The voice of the Lord breaks the | cedar trees;
the Lord breaks the ce- | dars of Lebanon;
6the Lord makes Lebanon skip | like a calf,
and Mount Hermon like a | young wild ox.
7The voice | of the Lord
bursts forth in | lightning flashes.
8The voice of the Lord| shakes the wilderness;
the Lord shakes the wilder- | ness of Kadesh. R
9The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe and strips the | forests bare.
And in the temple of the Lord all are | crying, “Glory!”
10The Lord sits enthroned a- | bove the flood;
the Lord sits enthroned as king for- | evermore.
11O Lord, give strength | to your people;
give them, O Lord, the bless- | ings of peace. R
Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43
34Peter began to speak to [Cornelius and his household]: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation* All Creation Sings Setting 11
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew 3:13-17
Glory to you Oh Lord.
13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16And 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. 17And 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 Oh Christ.
Sermon Pastor
Hymn of the Day
Apostles’ Creed Assisting Minister (Lector)
With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
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 Intercession* Assisting Minister (Lector)
Called together to follow Jesus, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
A brief silence.
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 (local water sources may be named). 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 (especially). 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.
Here other intercessions may be offered. Pastor
01/01
Deputy Cordero and his family, the tragic loss of his life.
All Grace Lutheran Parishioners that 2023 bring them joy, good health, love and grace!
Axel & Lori , different illnesses from AS
Cecilia M. , to get better soon from Laura C.
12/24
Earl S. left shoulder from his wife
Dana S. Teeth problem from her mother
Lindsey who is undergoing difficult cancer treatment from Pastor Linda.
Family and friends of Roy Jung who passed from lung cancer.
Pete recovering from heart surgery, from the Uhlers
Charlene, Harlean’s sister who is in the hospital with pneumonia.
Ella Shepherd recovering from surgery.
12/18
Ryan for health, peace and healing, from Dad.
Ome, good and fast recovery. From the Menke’s
Sandra , very sick from AS.
Family of Robyn, she died last week, from Loretta
Gracie, she is sick, from Katherine.
Bob and Karla M., healing from cancer, successful CAR T therapy.
Mary Ann M. for healing in her legs
Assisting Minister (Lector) resumes praying:
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. 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.
Amen.
Passing of the Peace* Assisting Minister (Lector)
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.
Offertory
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.
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Great Thanksgiving Pastor
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is our duty and delight | that we should everywhere and always offer thanks and praise to you O God, | through Jesus Christ |
who calls us to follow his way of humble servíce and love,
And so with the church on earth, all creation and the host of heaven| we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
Sanctus
Words of Institution
[[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.
La noche en que fue entregado,
nuestro Señor Jesús tomó pan y dio gracias; lo partió y lo dio a sus discípulos, diciendo: Tomen y coman; esto es mi cuerpo, dado por ustedes.
Hagan esto en memoria mía.
De igual manera, después de haber cenado, tomó la copa,
dio gracias y la dio a beber a todos, diciendo: Esta copa es el nuevo pacto en mi sangre, derramada por ustedes y por todo el mundo para el perdón del pecado.
Hagan esto en memoria mía.]
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.
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo el poder y tuya la gloria ahora y siempre. Amén.
Invitation to Communion
Glory to God in the highest!
Come to the table of peace.
Please come forward for communion. Open your hands to receive the bread. You may intinct the host into the common cup, or take a little cup of either wine or grape juice. All who wish to participate are welcome.
Agnus Dei
Communion Hymn
Prayer After Communion
Holy One,
we thank you for the healing
that springs forth abundantly from this table.
Renew our strength to do justice,
love kindness,
and journey humbly with you.
Amen.
Nunc Dimittis
[NOTE: PLEASE SWITCH OFF MIC BEFORE LEAVING AMBO]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 4 Alcoholics Anonymous for Women 6:00pm
January 5 Estudio bíblico 8:30am Zoom
January 5 Bible Study 10:30am
January 8 Worship 8:30am in English and 11:00am Bilingual (Spanish & English)
January 8 Sunday School 9:45am
January 8 Finance Committee 12:15pm
January 10 Worship Committee 10:30am
January 15 12:30 Confirmation Youth Group Begins with Lunch!
January 17 Staff Meeting 10:30am
January 17 Mutual Ministry 3:30pm
January 17 Spanish Class for Children 1:00pm
January 18 Spanish Class for adults 8:30-10:30am
January 24 Synod Financial Training, 6:30pm council, staff, all members welcome
January 29 Special Guest Preacher: Rev. Stephen Hale from Inalienable
February 5 Church Wine Bottling Party
February 12 Souper Bowl of Caring non-perishable food item collection
January Birthdays and Anniversaries!
Todd Haag, Barbara Dinger, Laura Cognetta, Benjamin Giachetti, Karla Maez, Christine Levers, Helen Studley, Clayton Thom, Mackenzie Hovland and Oskar Hovland
Happy Anniversary to:
Kim and Alan Berg
Blessing*
The God who faithfully brings forth justice
and breaks the oppressor’s rod
☩ bless, strengthen, and uphold you,today and always. Amen.
Sending Hymn
Dismissal
Go in peace. Follow the way of Jesus
Thanks be to God.
Postlude
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