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Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075

Office Phone: 215-886-4612 www.christs-oreland.org E-Mail: christlutheran1@comcast.net

Drive-in Church | Sunday, January 17, 2021 Second Sunday after Epiphany

Turn your car radio to 91.5 FM to hear the service. The Welcome and Announcements

The Confession and Forgiveness

Blessed be God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, whose forgiveness is sure

and whose steadfast love endures forever. All: Amen. Together let us honestly and humbly confess that we have not lived as God desires. Loving and forgiving God, All: We confess that we are held captive by sin. In spite of our best efforts, we have gone astray. We have not welcomed the stranger; we have not loved our neighbor; we have not been Christ to one another. Restore us, O God. Wake us up and turn us from our sin. Renew us each day in the light of Christ. Amen. People of God, hear this glad news: by God’s endless grace Our sins are forgiven, and we are free— free from all that holds you back and free to live in the peaceable realm of God.

May we be strengthened in God’s love, ☩ comforted by Christ’s peace,

and accompanied with the power of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.

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ELW 627 - O Day Full of Grace

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The Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And also with you.

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. All: Amen.

ELW 840 - Now Thank We All Our God Hymn of Praise Verses: 1 and 3

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Scripture Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Sung by the Cantor

1Lord, you have | searched me out; O Lord, you | have known me. 2You know my sitting down and my | rising up; you discern my thoughts | from afar. 3You trace my journeys and my | resting-places and are acquainted with | all my ways. 4Indeed, there is not a word | on my lips, but you, O Lord, know it | altogether. 5You encompass me, behind | and before, and lay your | hand upon me. 6Such knowledge is too wonder- | ful for me; it is so high that I cannot at- | tain to it. 13For you yourself created my | inmost parts; you knit me together in my | mother’s womb. 14I will thank you because I am mar- | velously made; your works are wonderful, and I | know it well. 15My body was not hid- | den from you, while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths | of the earth. 16Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written | in your book; my days were fashioned before they | came to be. 17How deep I find your | thoughts, O God! How great is the | sum of them! 18If I were to count them, they would be more in number | than the sand; to count them all, my life span would need to | be like yours.

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A Reading from John 1:43-51

43The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” 46Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” 48Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” 49Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” 51And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

The Message

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ELW 798 - Will You Come and Follow Me

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The Affirmation of Faith

Let us affirm our faith in the words of the Apostles’ Creed

All: 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.

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Prayers of Intercession

Guided by Christ made known to the nations, let us offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.

A brief silence. For the body of Christ gathered throughout the world and for all servants of the gospel, that following Jesus, the church lives out its calling every day, let us pray. All: Have mercy, O God. For the well-being of creation, for plants and animals, and for all that God has marvelously made, that we serve as wise stewards of Earth, our home, let us pray. All: Have mercy, O God. For police officers and firefighters, for attorneys and paralegals, for peacekeepers and military personnel, and for the leaders of governments, that they provide protection to all people, especially the most vulnerable, let us pray. All: Have mercy, O God. For those lacking food or shelter, for those who are sick or grieving, and for those who are imprisoned or homebound, that God console all who suffer, let us pray. All: Have mercy, O God. For our neighborhood, for visitors joining us for the first time or returning, and for those absent from our assembly, that all who seek to know God are nourished by word and sacrament, let us pray. All: Have mercy, O God. Here other intercessions may be offered. In thanksgiving for the saints who have gone before us that their lives give us a vision of the gospel in action, let us pray. All: Have mercy, O God. Merciful God, hear the prayers of your people, spoken or silent, for the sake of the one who dwells among us, your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior. All: Amen.

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The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. 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. The Lord’s Prayer Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. All: 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. Sharing of Communion

The body and blood of Christ given and shed for you. At this time you may open the seal for the bread and juice. Begin by pulling the tab down and then back up again. Then lift the seal for the bread and then the seal for the juice. Musical Interlude

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The Post Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. All: Amen. Cares Chorus

The Benediction From Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. All: Amen.

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ELW 825 - You Servants of God

Pastor: Go in peace. Be renewed by God’s grace. All: Thanks be to God.

Please follow the directions of our parking lot ushers.

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Prayer List for the Week The Prayer List has been updated. Anyone on the list longer than 6 weeks can be found on the long term prayer list through the link in the weekly e-news or the monthly Link newsletters. To add a name to the prayer list or provide an update on a loved one, please contact the office or Pastor. Thank you!

Matthew and Nathan Eorgan (nephews of Mary Ellen Myers) recovering at home after kidney donation by Matt to his son, Nate Bonnie Frommeyer (friend of the Selingers) - recent cancer diagnosis Ruth Grove – compression fracture of the spine Joanne Guido (Robbie Manus’ mother-in-law) critical condition Doylestown Hospital Liz Landau (CLC neighbor) - in HUP, glioblastoma Robbie Manus – (son of Andy and Bob Manus) – undergoing third kidney procedure Tony Manus – (grandson of Andy and Bob Manus) undergoing chemo for rare Weneger’s autoimmune disease Kim Righter – recovering from back surgery Mary Truppay – thyroid surgery at Einstein Hospital December 18

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Wonderful Wednesday - Wednesday, January 27 @ 7:00 pm Join us for Wonderful Wednesday on January 27 @ 7 pm through Zoom Video Chat. Contact Elise at faithformdir@christs-oreland.org for the Zoom link. Congregational Meeting – Sunday, January 31 @ 10:00 am There will be a brief congregational Meeting on January 31, 2021 with a snow date the following Sunday, February 7, 2021. Meeting Format The meeting will consist of filling out a paper ballot. Ballots will be distributed at 10 am, following drive-in church on January 31, with snow date February 7. Ballots for voting will also be available until 11:30 am at the front of the parking lot, in the event that you cannot make it to drive-in church that morning. Your name will be recorded when you submit your ballot to have a record of individuals casting ballots. If you cannot complete a ballot at the parking lot between 10 am – 11:30 am on January 31, you may call Council President Michael Messer at (215) 779-3241 to cast your ballot by phone between 12 noon – 4 pm. You will be asked to identify yourself to have a record of individuals casting their ballot. The purpose of the meeting will be to:

Adopt the 2021 congregational budget. Ratify the recommendation for the following new Council members: Sue Frantz,

Robert Kelly, and Matthew Menard. Adopt the constitutional amendment on indemnification that had its first reading

at the January 2020 congregational meeting. Family Table – virtual gathering by Zoom each Sunday at 8:30 am. Monday Night Yoga – Mondays @ 6 pm Yoga classes are temporarily suspended due to the current rise in COVID-19 cases. Information will be available when we are able to resume sessions. Please email community@christs-oreland.org with any questions.

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Tuesday Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 10 am Our Tuesday Bible Study is currently meeting at 10 am on Tuesdays on Zoom Video Chat. All are invited to join us!! Contact Elise at faithformdir@christs-oreland.org for information. PB and …Jesus! – Tuesdays from noon – 3 pm to benefit the homeless community Our friend Lou Farrell from Grace, Hatfield, continues to collect sandwiches on Tuesdays. We encourage you to consider helping us by dropping off PBJs (uncut, in Ziploc-type bags) between 12 noon-3:00 PM on Tuesdays. Coolers will be outside the chapel. Please contact Elise or the church office if you have any questions. 60 + Fun & Fellowship No Meetings through June, 2021. Alas, due to the ongoing concern for the safety of our members, the CLC 60 Plus Fun and Fellowship group will not meet through June, 2021. We wish our members good health and much joy in their lives. Until we meet again may the Lord bless you and keep you. On-Line Giving At CLC | Made Easy It is convenient, simple, and secure at www.christs-oreland.org. You can also use your mobile device to make a contribution. Download the "Give Plus" app to your device from your app store. Search for CLC by zip code 19075. Make a one-time gift or create an account to make a recurring contribution to the General Operating Fund. Other choices of funds will be available in the future. You can also make a contribution by going to the CLC website secure page at: www.christs-oreland.org/electronic-giving/.

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JOIN US FOR...

CLC's "VIRTUAL" MLK DAY OF SERVICE HONORING THE LEGACY OF

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Monday, January 18, 2021 Sponsored by Christ's Lutheran Church

Things may be different this year, but the spirit of giving is alive and well!! We invite you and your kids to honor the legacy of Dr. King, by working on a variety of fun

service projects at home this year!!

When you RSVP faithformdir@christs-oreland.org

215-886-4612 X 7 we will put together a bag of supplies and

instructions for your family that can be picked up before MLK Day.

Activities include:

Stuffing teddy bears for kids in foster care Creating Valentines for First Responders

Making scarves for the homeless Making pinecone birdfeeders for our

feathered friends Making treat bags with notes for seniors

We will be collecting canned goods for a local food pantry as well. You may drop off your donations when you pick up your bag

of supplies!

Many thanks!!

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