January 8, 2017 + 10:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1218 West Addison Street, Chicago

THE EPIPHANY

OF OUR LORD

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GATHERING Prelude – Three Kings of Orient We Three Kings

Janet Linker (b. 1938) Paul Manz (1919-2009)

Following the introduction to the hymn, please stand and face the rear of the nave. Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Incense, used in Christian and Jewish worship since ancient times, is part of our multi-sensory liturgy. The assembly, gospel book, and table—all signs of Christ's presence among us—are honored with incense, representing the rising of our prayers and praise.

Gathering Hymn – #302 As With Gladness Men of Old

Greeting The presiding minister bows toward the assembly which is the body of Christ and the primary symbol of God’s presence in the liturgy.

Alleluia! Christ is born for us. Oh, come, let us adore him. 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.

Canticle of Praise – Fairer than the Sun at Morning Tune: Gloria

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Fairer than the sun at morning was the star that told his birth, to the world its God announcing seen in form of flesh on earth. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Eastern sages at his cradle make oblations rich and rare: See them give, in deep devotion, gold, and frankincense and myrrh. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Sacred gifts of mystic meaning: Incense does their God disclose, Gold the King of kings proclaimeth, Myrrh his sepulcher foreshows. Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Prayer of the Day Let us pray… Amen Be seated

WORD Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6 Word of God, word of Life Thanks be to God.

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Please stand.

Welcome to the Magi – We Three Kings Stanza 1—all; stanzas 2–4—soloists; all sing refrains.

1. We three kings of Orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and Mountain, following yonder star. Refrain

Refrain Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright; westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light!

2. Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown him again; king forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign. Refrain

3. Frankincense to offer have I; incense owns a deity nigh; prayer and praising, gladly raising, worshiping God Most High. Refrain

4. Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom; sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb. Refrain

Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12 The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 5. Glorious now behold him arise: King and God and sacrifice; Alleluia, Alleluia! Earth to heav’n replies. Refrain Be Seated

Reflection

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Reading – Matthew 3:13-17 Word of God, word of Life Thanks be to God.

Hymn – When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known

Reflection Reading – John 2:1-11 Word of God, word of Life Thanks be to God.

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Hymn – Jesus, Come! For We Invite You Tune: Regent Square

1 Jesus, come! for we invite you, guest and master, friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana's wedding, speak and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored.

2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; bring your gifts, command your servants, let us trust in you alone: though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done.

3 Jesus, come! in new creation, heav'n brought near by pow'r divine; give your unexpected glory, changing water into wine: rouse the faith of your disciples— come, our first and greatest Sign!

4 Jesus, come! surprise our dullness, make us willing to receive more than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe, and live!

Text: Christopher Idle, (b. 1938) © 1982 Jubilate Hymns, admin. Hope Publishing Company.

Reflection Please stand

Prayers of Intercession Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The assembly is invited to share God’s peace with one another saying, “Peace be with you,” or similar words. Be seated.

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MEAL Gathering of Gifts and Setting of Table If this is your first time, or if you have been attending awhile and would like to get to know us better, please fill out the welcome slip in the pew and place it in the offering plate. Today’s loose offering is designated for The Night Ministry. Checks and envelope offerings support Holy Trinity’s overall ministry unless designated otherwise.

Offertory Anthem – Be a candle of hope Be a candle of hope, be a candle of light, A beacon of truth in a dark, hopeless night. Share the light with a friend and watch the flame grow. The more light we give, the more love we'll know. When you light another candle, you keep your light, but give it away. Yet the flame grows even brighter as the darkness turns into day. Please Stand

Great Thanksgiving Dialogue & Preface

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Becki Slagle Mayo

Holy, Holy, Holy

Thanksgiving at the Table Please repeat responses after the presiding minister. The following are sung during the thanksgiving:

The Lord’s Prayer As a sign of openness to the divine presence, you may join the presider in praying the Our Father with the ancient gesture of extended hands.

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Breaking of the Bread Tune: Adeste Fideles

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, manifest among us; Jesus, to thee be glory given! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: Oh, come let us adore him. Be seated.

Communion All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received either by drinking from the (silver) common cup, or by saving the bread and dipping it in the second (glass) cup. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands folded or extended over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone.

Anthem – My Son the beloved

David Blackwell

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And as he came out of the water, he saw the heav’ns torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the beloved; with you I am well pleased.” (Text: Mark 1:9-11) /9/

Silence Please stand.

Prayer

SENDING Having heard the word and shared the eucharist, we are sent to live our baptism through words and deeds, making known the love of Christ, and working for justice and peace in our families, communities, and world. Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation.

Blessing May Christ, to whom kings bowed down in worship and offered gifts, reveal to you his glory and pour upon you the riches of his grace. Amen. May the Spirit of God, who came upon the beloved Son at his baptism in the river Jordan, pour out his gifts on you. Amen. May the glory of God made known at Cana’s wedding feast transform you into the likeness of Christ. Amen. And may God bless you now and forever in the name of the Holy Trinity, one God. Amen.

Sending Hymn – #310 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise Sending Go in peace. Let your light shine. Thanks be to God.

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Postlude – See the Eastern sky

Puerto Rican Carol Setting: Michael Burkhardt (b. 1957)

Through the darkest night the Savior we come seeking Using as our guide, the star, so brightly beaming. See the eastern star, it tells of God’s great morning, Heaven’s wondrous light o’er all the world is shining! See the eastern star, sing glory in the highest, And upon the earth be peace, good will to all. Following the liturgy, several things happen simultaneously: some folks greet one another and converse; others listen to the organ postlude; and others move to the front of the church for a time of refreshments and social time.

SERVING IN THIS LITURGY PRESIDING MINISTER -------------------------------------------------------------- Pr. Michelle Sevig PREACHING MINISTER ------------------------------------------------------------- Pr. Craig Mueller MINISTER OF MUSIC ---------------------------------------------------------------- David R. Brackley CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIRECTOR ------------------------------------------------------ Lauren Haines READERS & WORSHIP LEADERS -------------------------------- Molly, Megan & Cassie Moran; ----------------------------------------------------Reid & Grant Peterson; Parker Spalla; Peder Sevig SACRISTAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Megan Eichhorn COMMUNION ASSISTANTS ---------------------------------------- James Perez, Michael Schnell BREAD BAKER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Ken Duckmann MEDITATION BELL ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Katie Mineck ALTAR GUILD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drew Bradle COFFEE HOSPITALITY -----------------------------------------------------------------Ken Duckmann WELCOME HOSPITALITY --------------- Erica & Michael Moriarty, Martin & Lauren Modahl

Worship Acknowledgements Text and music for the liturgy is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 26481. Unless otherwise noted, all other music and text reprinted under permission of OneLicense.net #A-707777.

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PARISH NOTES Upcoming Service Opportunities Serve At The Lakeview Pantry Thursday, January 26 + 6:00 p.m. Holy Trinity volunteers assist with working the pantry counter, restocking food, repacking bulk foods, sorting clothing and other various jobs that may be needed on the last Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Sign up online: serve.htchicago.org, or speak to James Perez.

Stardreamers/You Are a Star Performance – Jan 9 Special invitation to Holy Trinity Members: + Holy Family School (3415 W Arlington) + Monday, January 9 at 9:30 a.m. + Includes Holy Trinity member Barbara Wahler Stardreamers was a 2016 recipient of a Holy Trinity Endowment Fund grant. About: Larger-than-life mythical characters compete in a struggle for the very future of humankind. See Will Crutcher's book come to life in this fun & inspiring theatrical production for all ages!

Newcomer Gathering – Jan 15 Sunday, January 15, 8:45 - 10:20 a.m. + St. Mark’s Room upstairs - enter at 3609 Magnolia Come and meet some staff members at Holy Trinity and other newcomers. We’ll talk about Holy Trinity–its mission and ministry, what we stand for, and ways to get involved, if you choose. For those who would like to become members of the church, we will describe that process. Email Pr. Mueller ([email protected]) if you think you can attend—or just show up. (Next Newcomer Gathering: Monday evening, March 6).

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ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING Sunday, January 29 + 11:45 a.m. + Passavant Hall Potluck, Annual Meeting, and Celebration of Josh-Judd's Herzfeldt's Ministry Bring a main or side dish to share. Dessert will be provided.

Fair Trade Sales – Jan 15 Stop by the fair trade goods table next Sunday, January 15 between services or after the 10:30 service to purchase fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate and other goods.

Concert for Compassion – Jan 15 A chamber music collaboration with all proceeds benefitting RefugeeOne + Sunday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. at HTLakeview (1218 W Addison) + Suggested donation $10-$100 (proceeds benefit RefugeeOne) + Featuring Holy Trinity members Nora Shaffer & Erin Meisner, as well as other area performers. More info at concertforcompassion.weebly.com

HTLC Endowment Fund Grants – Deadline Jan 20 Holy Trinity's Mission Endowment Committee is pleased to announce for the fourth year in a row the availability of a small number of grants that will extend our commitment to and support of mission beyond our congregation. Registered charities qualified under IRS §501(c)(3) are eligible to apply for grants of up to $1,500 with the endorsement and signature of a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The grant deadline for 2017 annual grants is January 20, 2017. You can download the application form at holytrinitychicago.org/endowment. Any questions which are not answered by reading the form may be directed to Adam Damerow, Mission Endowment Fund Committee Chair ([email protected]).

Parents’ Night Out – Jan 21 Drop your kids off and have a Parents’ Night Out! + Next Session: Sunday, Nov 6 from 4-7 p.m. + Cost: $10.00 per family (covers food) + Ages: infant – 12 (limit of 16 children) + Hosts: Patrice Macken, Paulina Heilbrunn, Sofia Hindaileh / 13 /

WHAT WE VALUE Our worship is ancient and new We celebrate a liturgy based on ancient patterns and rituals that go back to the early centuries of Christianity. We gather for worship to hear the scriptures and wrestle with their meaning for our lives today. We share the sacred meal of bread and wine and depart to serve a world in need. Though ancient, worship is always fresh and new as the gospel of Christ comes alive for our contemporary context. Time unplugged from electronic devices allows reflection and centering. Open to the Mystery we connect, strengthen and serve with joy.

Things we’re for Radical inclusivity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation or religious/spiritual background. Embodied gathering in real time and sacred space. Multisensory liturgy that helps us delight in God’s beauty. Intentional engagement with contemporary social, theological and spiritual issues. User-friendly liturgies. Preaching that is honest about the struggles of life and the grace of God. Robust congregational singing. Reverence and joy in worship that spills over into everyday life. Cultivating empowering relationships, not only at church but everywhere. Openness to questions and faith struggles. Treasuring mystery above certainty.

Things we’re against Power and privilege that lead to prejudice and oppression. Racism, sexism, heterosexism and ableism. A religion that claims to have all the answers. Senseless violence. Negative and hateful partisanship. Superficial responses to life’s painful and difficult realities. Boring sermons. Church services that don’t connect with everyday life. Equating Christianity with the Religious Right. Indifference to injustice and suffering. Misuse of the earth and its resources.

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NEWCOMER OR FIRST TIME? WELCOME! + Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever the color of your skin, whomever you love or marry, or whatever your feelings about religion or spirituality, you are welcome here. + Please fill out a yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. + More information on Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriage and baptisms at the welcome table. – Upcoming baptism dates: Feb. 12, April 23, June 11 (9:30 a.m.) – Upcoming baptism seminars: Feb 23, May 4 + To families with small children: We are glad you are here! If your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church. Nursery: open 8:15 11:30 a.m. Use the garden entrance on Addison; nursery is inside the door. Special children's bulletins are on a table at the back of the church. + Offerings: We rely on the generosity of members and friends to support the programs, staff, building, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A large number of the congregation gives their offerings online. You can also donate online at giving.htchicago.org. We still pass the offering plate as well! We appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and financial support!

DO YOU CONSIDER HOLY TRINITY YOUR CHURCH HOME?

Register by filling out the yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or register online at holytrinitychicago.org/register. You will receive our e-newsletter.

NEW TO HOLY TRINITY?: Newcomer Gathering Upcoming dates: Sunday, Jan 15 (8:45am); Monday, March 6 (evening) Contact Pr. Mueller if you would like to attend.

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STAFF Lead Pastor Craig Mueller [email protected]

Holy Trinity: Lakeview

Associate Pastor Michelle Sevig [email protected]

1218 W. Addison Street [email protected]

Assistant Pastor – HTLoop Ben Adams [email protected]

Holy Trinity: Loop

637 S. Dearborn Street [email protected]

Parish Administrator Joshua Judd-Herzfeldt [email protected]

773.248.1233 holytrinitychicago.org

Minister of Music David Brackley [email protected]

Purpose Statement Open to the Mystery… Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy!

Guiding Principles

Act with courage Be radically inclusive Cultivate empowering relationships Delight in God’s beauty Engage with intention

Community Life Coordinator Katie Mineck [email protected] Accountant Paul Strome [email protected] Music Assistant Ayriole Frost [email protected] Seminarians Mathew Berger, Chelsey Olson, Sarah Derrick, Josh Menke

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