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The Service THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. January 10, 2021

GATHERING

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude "All Who Believe And Are Baptized" -arr. Donald Johns

*The Confession & Forgiveness

Blessed be the holy Trinity, (+) one God, who forgives all our sin whose mercy endures forever.

Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid:

cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love

you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves

into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us

our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us

again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with

Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of (+) Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.

Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts

through faith. Amen.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Ministers: People of Holy Trinity

The Reverend J. Chris Fischer, Pastor

209 Broad Street Secretary’s 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Mon-Wed)

Anderson, SC 29621 Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Thursday)

Pastor Fischer’s Church Telephone: (864) 224-4220

Cellphone (864) 933-7434 Home Phone (864) 225-1554 Email:htlc@htlc-anderson.com

E-mail:htlcpastor@htlc-anderson.com Website: www.htlc-anderson.org

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a family of Christians saved by God's grace

to proclaim the good news to our community and to the world by word and action.

http://www.htlc-anderson.org/

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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.

And also with you. *The Kyrie (spoken)

In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the peace from above, and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.

Lord have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world, for the wellbeing of the church of God, and for unity of all, let us

pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord have mercy.

Help save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.

Amen.

*The Prayer of the Day

Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, Your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in

Your grace, and transform us by Your Spirit, that we may follow after Your Son, Jesus Christ, our

Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

The First Lesson Genesis 1:1-5 1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void and

darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good; and

God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called

Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

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Psalm 29

The Second Lesson Acts 19:1-7 19 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus,

where he found some disciples. 2 He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became

believers?” They replied, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 Then he said,

“Into what then were you baptized?” They answered, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Paul said, “John

baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after

him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 When

Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and

prophesied— 7 altogether there were about twelve of them.

*The Gospel Acclamation (spoken in unison)

Alleluia. A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with who I am well pleased.”

Alleluia. (Matthew 3:17)

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The Holy Gospel Mark 1:4-11 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness

of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going

out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was

clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He

proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down

and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the

Holy Spirit.”

9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And

just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like

a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well

pleased.”

Sermon “CLAIMED BY GOD”

Solo "This Is The Spirit’s Entry Now" -North American Traditional

(8:45 a.m.) Jay Bannister (11:00 a.m.) Joshua Fischer

This is the Spirit's entry now: the water and the word,

The cross of Jesus on your brow, the seal both felt and heard.

This miracle of life reborn comes from the Lord of breath;

The Sinless One from life was torn; our life comes through His death.

Let water be the sacred sign that we must die each day

To rise again by His design as foll'wers of His way.

Renewing Spirit, hear our praise for your baptismal pow'r

That washes us through all our days. Come, cleanse again this hour.

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

maker 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.

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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.

The Prayers of Intercession

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of

God’s creation.

The Minister concludes each petition with “Lord In Your Mercy,” and the response is, “Hear our

Prayer.”

The Lord’s Prayer

L. Lord, remember us in your Kingdom and teach us to pray:

C. 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.

SENDING

*The Blessing

Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

(Silence is observed for meditation as candles are extinguished.)

The Dismissal

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Minister: Go in peace, serve the Lord.

Response: Thanks be to God!

Postlude "When Jesus Came To Jordan" -English Folk Tune

THE ALTAR FLOWERS are placed on the altar by Bill and Rynde Dial to the honor and glory of

God and in honor of the 18th birthday their daughter, Kathleen.

SERVING YOU TODAY – January 10, 2021 Minister……………………..………….…………..…………….……..……The Rev. J. Chris Fischer

Organist.………………......................................................................................................Jill Helgeson

Acolyte………………………………………………….....….…..……………..……(L) Chase Plesko

Lectors…………………………………………………………(E) Beth Cribbe (L) Amanda Spoores

Soloists………………………………………….………………..(E) Jay Bannister (L) Joshua Fischer

Video/IT Engineer………..……….……..…...…Paul Wagner/Christopher Caldwell/Connor Caldwell

Tabulators……………………………..………....…...……….………..….……….Mike & Leslie Cox

Ushers:

(E) Mike Oates, Chris Caldwell

(L) Mike Oates, Allan Cole, Dave Korn, Dave Rasche

Church Secretary………………….……………..……..………………… ……..…………Pat Ross

President …………………………………….………..…..………………...…….........Amy Goodson

Vice-President…………………………………………..……………….………....….……Allan Cole

Treasurer…………………………………………………………..………… …..Diane Richardson

Council Secretary………………………………………………………………… …… Beth Cribbe

COPYRIGHT OneLicense number is A-715908

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CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK

January 10 – January 16

TODAY

8:45 a.m. Worship Service (In Sanctuary)

11:00 a.m. Worship Service (In Sanctuary)

3:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (via Zoom)

MON. 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting (via Zoom)

WED.

10:00 a.m. T.O.P.S. (Pairs and Spares Room)

ATTENDANCE Sunday Worship Services –January 3 – 8:45 a.m. (33) 11:00 a.m. (29)

OFFERINGS RECEIVED

December 31, 2020 Final Deposit– $24,907.00, Pastor’s Discretionary Fund $200.00, WELCA

Donation $200.00

January 3, 2021 - Operating Fund $9,996.00, Utilities Fund $35.00, A.I.M. Donations $100.00,

Initial Offering $121.00

PRAYER LIST SPONSORS

1/3 Betty Williams Connie Adams

12/27 Stewart McKenzie John & Carol Martin

12/27 Keith & Miriam Isbell Diane Richardson

12/27 Ann Hilscher Dave & Sue Rasche

12/27 Brad Simpson Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt

12/20 Casey Cothran and Family Chad Evans

12/20 Jonathan Wooddy Mike & Leslie Cox

12/20 Daryl Yon Gail Cannon

12/20 Rette Stokes The Stokes & Moody Families

12/13 Lori Sanders Stokes Family

12/13 Tina Arant Cantrell Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt

12/6 Dr. Bill Walker Paul Wagner

12/6 Dr. Dee Walker Ford Paul Wagner

12/6 Daniel & Rachel Wagner Paul & Diane Wagner

12/6 Georgia Lou Welborn Jay & Suzie Bannister

12/6 Kathy Walsh Mike & Leslie Cox

11/29 Anna Gilliland Dan & Johnnie Hunnicutt

11/29 Miriam Isbell Diane Richardson

11/29 Hervie Thomas The Fischer Family

11/22 The Family of Glenn Dawkins Jill Helgeson

11/22 Wanda Waldrep Jane Potter

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11/22 Pete Davidson The Stokes Family

11/15 Nora Toner Robert & Vicki Allen

11/15 Their daughter’s family Robert & Vicki Allen

11/8 Dominic Galayda Harry & Marijane Coggins

11/8 Caleb Senn Brenda McGowan

11/8 The Family of Mary Ann Williams Rynde Dial

11/1 The Family of Dick Hazelwood Congregation

10/25 The Family of Larry Stinson Brenda McGowan

10/25 Paul Wagner Congregation

Assisted Living, Nursing Home, or Shut-in: Marion Howell, 3501 N. Highway 81, Apt. 333, Anderson, SC 29621

Ellen Walters, 510 Drayton Circle, Anderson, SC 29621

Jake Walters, Summit Place, 107 Perpetual Square, Anderson, SC

Elizabeth Herron, P.O. Box 132, Starr, SC 29684

Jean Vinson, P.O. Box 533, Anderson, SC 29622

REMINDER!!!! BUILDING ENTRY Each church building (Fellowship Hall, Office, and Sanctuary) has access via an electronic keypad

with a code that has been given to each church member; if you need be reminded of the code, please

contact the church office or Pastor Fischer. As a reminder, this code is not to be shared outside of

church family. The new church key will also give you access to all buildings as well. As for the florists who deliver altar flowers on Saturday, they have been given a code of their own to

use.

LOOKING AHEAD Worship Assistants January 17 , 2021

8:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Acolytes Bowen Strang Katie Fischer

Lectors Rita Bell Dave Korn

Assisting Ministers Steven House Dave Korn

January 17 Worship Services (In Sanctuary) 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

January 20 T.O.P.S. (Pairs and Spares Room) 10:00 a.m.

January 24 Worship Services (In Sanctuary) 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

January 24 Confirmation Class (via Zoom) 3:00 p.m.

January 24 Worship & Music Committee Meeting (via Zoom) 1:00 p.m.

January 27 T.O.P.S. (Pairs and Spares Room) 10:00 a.m.

January 31 Worship Services (In Sanctuary) 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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Congregational Meeting

Please note: In order to keep everyone safe during this time of COVID-19, the Church Council has

decided to hold our next Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation via Zoom. The meeting will take

place on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. We are very thankful to Mike Cox who will be

setting up this meeting over the internet. More details will follow. In the meantime, all Committee

Chairs for 2020, need to turn in their Annual Reports so that they can be printed in time for this

meeting.

Guidelines for Worship in the Sanctuary

Offering plates will not be passed during the worship service but instead, be placed at the entrances.

To help facilitate social distancing, we will be using every other pew in worship, and using the ends of each pew. Each seat will be marked with a bulletin.

The pews unused from the Early Service will be used at the Late Service.

Surfaces will be cleaned after the Early Service.

All hymnals have been removed from the pew. We will continue to use a bulletin containing the worship service.

Several recent studies have found that forceful, sustained breathing, such as during singing, appears to pose a greater danger of spreading the coronavirus. To minimize these dangers, the

singing of hymns, the Kyrie, and the Psalms, will be omitted. In addition to a prelude, we will

be using a soloist for a hymn and speak the remaining parts of the liturgy.

The Sharing of the Peace has been omitted.

We will be refraining from handshaking and hugging.

No nursery or Sunday School will be offered at this time.

The distribution of Holy Communion will be modified to minimize touch.

We will be using wafers instead of bread at this time.

Cups of wine and grape juice will be pre-filled, and cups will be spaced out on the serving tray to eliminate accidental touching of nearby cups.

For the protection of others, the wearing of masks is strongly encouraged during worship. You are encouraged to bring your own mask, however, masks will also be available at the door.

We will continue to record one of the worship services every Sunday morning and post these on the internet, as we have been doing.

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Available date for Altar Flowers

If you are interested in reserving any of these dates please contact the church office. Thank you.

May 2

June 27

August 8

September 5

November 28

December 12

December 19