The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people. Like the light of the star that guided the magi to Jesus, the light of Christ reveals who we are: children of God who are claimed and washed in the waters of baptism. We are sent out to be beacons of the light of Christ, sharing the good news of God’s love to all people.
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Remember to have a piece or loaf a bread available to take part in Food for the Journey during worship.
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Due to technical difficulties, we were not able to stream today’s service live. Please check back for video recordings of the full service, sermon, and Time for Young Disciples.
Full Service
Announcements
THIS Sunday, January 10, 2021
Join us for the celebration of Epiphany, the celebration of January Birthdays during Digital Coffee Hour and this month’s G.I.F.T. Sunday at 9:15 a.m.
Ash Wednesday, February 17
Wednesday Lenten Services will begin on Wednesday, February 17. Watch for more details and service times coming soon.
Poinsettia Pick-up
If you purchased a poinsettia and would like to stop and pick one up, there are red plants available to be picked up during office hours. Contact Aine in the office to arrange a pick-up time.
SAVE THE DATE: Feb 21, 2021
Put it on your calendar, make a note, set a reminder – don’t miss this year’s VIRTUAL Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2021!
Epiphany House Blessing
Prayers for the Nations
El Salvador – Dory
UK rampant with Covid 19 – Pat Ekker
Sweden where our former foreign exchange student lives. – Barb Nelson
Croatia, recovering from the recent earth quake there. – Dave Lothner
Switzerland where my daughter and her family live. – Jeanette Paulson
China, Hong Kong – having visited there and experiencing great sadness at the repression of freedoms in Hong Kong. – Claryce Swensen
El Salvador and Mexico – Christine Louise
South Sudan which is still mired in civil war, from which the refugees being supported by Local and Global Ministry, and Uganda, the country to which they have fled and continue to live as refugees. – John Musick
Palestine, Israel – Pastor Dianne
NEMN Synod companions India and Honduras and Russia
serious political unrest in the Central African Republic ( CAR) near the border of Cameroon where one of the Lutheran Hospitals is located
Japan, where former member Erik Lutz has lived for almost 20 years – From Shirley Wuchter
Malaysia, where former members Marlys and Tradasha have served and witnessed in mission work.
Namibia
Eritrea – home of Iftu, Bedassa and Michaelo
First Lutheran Mission Partners – El Salvador, Tanzania
Madagascar – YAGM site of Annika Johnson and Lauren Elwell
Britain – YAGM site of Lee Hanson
Video excerpts from Sunday's service
Videos will be available in the afternoon, following the 10AM radio service.
Sermon 1/10/2021
Time for Young Disciples 1/10/2021
Digital Coffee Hour Sundays at 11:15 a.m.
During this time of COVID-19, join us for a digital coffee hour on Sunday mornings at 11:15 a.m. Bring your coffee or tea to the conversation!
Join us this Sunday for the celebration of January Birthdays! If you have a birthday in January, come and let us sing Happy Birthday to you!