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February 8, 2015
LAKE OCONEE LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Our vision is to be
an expanding community of faith, growing in the Holy Spirit,
and practicing before the world a Christ centered life.
Missionaries:
All the people of God
Pastor:
Rev. Andrew L. Schroeder
Director of Music:
Brad Rudisail
Church Secretary
Adria Riley
Church Office:
706-485-4600
Pastor’s Cell:
561-512-4844
1089 Lake Oconee Parkway
Eatonton, GA 31024
lolcsec@plantationcable.net
www.lolc.info
Aids for hearing, children’s activity bulletins, and large print
bulletins are available from the ushers.
A nursery room
for parents and their infants is available.
Please ask an usher for assistance.
Ushers: Lance Pailer & Jack Carson.
Greeters: Sherri Rasmussen & Joan Lucas
Refreshments:Joan Lucas & Marcia Elkins
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PRE-SERVICE MUSIC
(THIS IS A TIME TO TURN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS
TOWARD GOD IN PREPARATION OF WORSHIP.)
Welcome:
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Welcome visitors.
* The Peace
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
(You are invited to wish those around you God’s peace.
Please remain standing for the invocation.)
* Invocation
P: In the name of the Father and of the Son ☩ and of the Holy
Spirit.
C: Amen.
* Confession and Absolution
P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is
not in us.
C: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just,
will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
(SILENCE FOR MEDITATION AND REFLECTION)
P: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful
and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word,
and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left
undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we
have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of
Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew
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us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk
in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen
P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you
and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive
you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the ☩ Son and
of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Service of the Word “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright”
(To sing harmony, turn to page 395 in the Lutheran Service Book)
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
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* Prayer of the Day
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us pray:
C: O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true
faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we
may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus
Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
First Lesson – Isaiah 21-31
Reader: Marlo Neuleib
Psalm
P: For Praise the LORD!
C: For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant,
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and a song of praise is fitting.
P: The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
C: he gathers the outcasts of Israel.
P: He heals the broken- hearted
C: and binds up their wounds.
P: He determines the number of the stars;
C: he gives to all of them their names.
P: Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
C: his understanding is beyond measure.
P: The LORD lifts up the humble;
C: he casts the wicked to the ground.
P: Sing to the LORD with thanks- giving;
C: my make melody to our God on the lyre!
P: He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the
earth;
C:he makes grass grow on the hills.
P: He gives to the beasts their food,
C: and to the young ravens that cry.
P: His delight is not in the strength of the horse
C: nor his pleasure in the legs of a man,
P: but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him,
C: in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Second Lesson – 1st Corinthians 9: 16-27
Reader: Bonnie Neuleib
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*Alleluia Verse (Please stand to sing.)
* The Holy Gospel – Mark 1:29-39
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the first chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
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And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house
of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon's
mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told
him about her. 31And he came and took her by the hand and
lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve
them. 32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who
were sick or oppressed by demons. 33And the whole city was
gathered together at the door. 34And he healed many who were
sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he
would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
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And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark,
he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he
prayed. 36And Simon and those who were with him searched
for him, 37and they found him and said to him, "Everyone is
looking for you." 38 And he said to them, "Let us go on to the
next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came
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out." 39And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their
synagogues and casting out demons.
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
Choir
Sermon: “Healing the Illness That Keeps Us From Serving”
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Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
(To sing harmony, turn to page 790 in the Lutheran Service Book.)
O Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
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Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen Sound from His people again; Gladly forever adore Him!
Installation of Congregational Officers
P: All the people, who have been elected by the congregation to
positions of leadership, are asked to come forward to the altar
at this time
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P: In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ liberated you from sin
and death and made you members of his Church. Through
Word and Sacrament you have been nurtured in faith. I ask
you, together with all who are here gathered, to confess the
faith of the Church, the faith in which we are baptized.
* Apostles Creed
P: We confess together the faith we hold and the faith we share:
C: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the
dead. He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand
of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to
judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life T everlasting. Amen.
Please be seated.
P: St. Paul writes: There are different kinds of Spiritual gifts, but
the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving,
but the same Lord is served. There are different abilities to
perform service, but the same God gives to everyone ability for
particular service. The Spirit’s presence is shown in some way
in each person for the good of all. (1 Corinthians 12.4-7) You
have been elected to positions of leadership and trust in this
congregation.
P: You are to see that the words and deeds of this household of
faith reflect him in whose name we gather. You are to work
together with other members to see that the worship and work
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of Christ done in this congregation, and that God’s will is done
in this community and in the whole world. You are to be diligent in your specific area of serving, that the Lord who
empowers you is glorified. You are to be examples of faith active in love, to help maintain the life and harmony of this
congregation.
P: On behalf of your sisters and brothers in Christ, I ask you:
are you ready to faithfully carry out the duties of the offices to
which you have been elected?
R: Yes, by the help of God.
Please Stand. Those being installed face the congregation.
P: People of God, I ask you: Will you support these you elected
leaders, and will you share in the mutual ministry that Christ
has given to all who are baptized?
C: Yes, by the help of God.
P: I now declare you installed as officers of this congregation.
God bless you with his Holy Spirit, that you may prove faithful
servants of Christ.
R: Amen
P: You may return to you seats.
* Prayer Of The Church
(After the pastor ends each petition with, “Lord in Your Mercy,”
the congregation responds with, “Hear our prayer”)
P: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and
for all people according to their needs.
P: We pray for the Church and all her leaders, pastors, deaconesses, deacons, and especially those who are installed this day.
Send your Holy Spirit on all the baptized, that they may give
evidence of the hope that is in them in Christ Jesus. Lord, in
your mercy …
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P: We pray for the world and especially all the leaders whom you
have appointed. Guide them to bring about greater freedom
and justice in the world, that your Gospel may have free course
and bring all to Christ. Lord, in your mercy …
P: We pray for all who have not heard your Word of Truth and
liberation in Jesus the Christ. Send your Holy Spirit upon them,
open their minds and hearts to see Jesus as the way, the truth,
and the life. Lord, in your mercy …
P: Our prayers rise before you Holy and mighty Lord, for all who
are sick in body, mind or spirit. As you declared victory over
the powers of Sin and death in the cross and resurrection of
your Son so also destroy the powers of illness in the bodies of
all for whom we pray, especially _____________, and all whom
we name in our hearts, Lord, in your mercy …
P: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your mercy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
Offering
Please stand as the offering is brought to the altar.
*Offertory Prayer
P: Let us pray:
P: Blessed are you,
C: We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first
given us – ourselves, our time and our possessions, signs of
your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who
offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
P: We pray together:
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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
* The Benediction (Hebrews 13:20-21)
P: Almighty God, Father, Son ☩ and Holy Spirit, bless you now
and forever.
C: Amen.
Announcements
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*Hymn: “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
(To sing harmony, turn to page 528 in the Lutheran Service Book.)
Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
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To God all glory, praise, and love Be now and ever giv’n
By saints below and saints above, The Church in earth and heav’n.
* The Sending Forth
P: Go in peace, Serve the Lord!
C: Thanks be to God.
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Post-service Music
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GOD’S BLESSINGS to all those celebrating birthdays: on Wednesday, Charlie Crouch celebrates his birthday. On Friday, Jerry &
Lance Pailer will celebrate their anniversary. Best wishes, congratulations!
COUNCIL MEETING today, 15 minutes after the conclusion of the
service.
TWO REMINDERS: Next week is MITE SUNDAY, and we will have
a HEALING SERVICE after the service.
MITE SUNDAY: A mite is defined as “a small contribution given by
a person who has very little.” With the way money goes, that
could be any one of us as we empty our pockets or purses at the
end of the week. All that Lutheran Women's Mission League is
asking for is that loose change. Mere mites, when added up from
all LCMS congregations, total millions of dollars which go towards
such programs as training K-9 Comfort Dogs for LCMS Chaplains,
helping at-risk children, building homes in Haiti and supporting
Lutheran missionaries around the world.”
UPCOMING B.L.A.S.T EVENT: “Bringing Lives and Spirit Together”
is hosting “Dinner Around the World” on Sunday, February 15
from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and to all
ages. Kristen Kersey is heading this event up and will need volunteers to assist in this unique event. A sign-up sheet is on the
table.
AN ALTAR CARE MEETING will take place in the Sanctuary on
Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. For those who have one,
please bring your Altar Care Guide with you. Extra copies of the
guide will be on hand for anyone who would like to join us. We
will be discussing some changes being made and answer any
questions you may have.
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THE LENTEN SEASON & FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR: The Lenten
Season begins in only two more Sundays. During Lententide no
flowers are placed on the altar. Traditionally in LCMS and ELCA
this is a season of austerity and simple reflection If you have an
occasion to celebrate, consider providing flowers in the next two
weeks, after Easter, or placing them in the Narthex where visitors
and all can enjoy them.
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS – the first of five suppers will
begin on Wednesday, February 25. A sign-up sheet is on the
round table. Soup, it does a body good! Soup is served at 6:30
p.m. and bible study will follow.
THE MEMBERS DIRECTORY: You may know who you are, or you
may not. You are the member who has not had your updated
photograph taken. Good News! On Wednesday February 11th and
Thursday, the 12th, we will have the photographer set up to take
your portrait. Please see page 19 of this bulletin; if your name is
on it, we need to get you on the schedule! We will be contacting
you next week or call in. 
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE FEBRUARY 18, 7:00 P.M.
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY: Pastor Andy and Carol will be out of
town on Thursday & Friday February 19 & 20. The bible study
classes on Thursday will be suspended till the following week.
FLOOD RELIEF BUCKETS: LOLC is participating in this outreach
ministry, along with many other LCMS congregations and districts
who are assembling flood relief buckets as part of a disaster preparedness program. The goal is to fill empty 5-gallon buckets
with cleaning items from a suggested list. We are asking members to purchase (or donate $ for) buckets and items from the
list. The total cost is around $25-$30 per bucket. This project
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assists those in the aftermath of a flood or hurricane by providing
cleaning supplies. A sample Flood Bucket and copies of the
needed cleaning items list are available in the narthex. Please
take the list and help in any way you can with this project. Thank
you to the eight members who have completed and delivered
buckets! We are looking, hoping, and praying for many more.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FURNITURE STORE: Two of our LOLC
members, Janis & Mara Lipacis, are faithful volunteers to this vital
organization that benefits our community in so many ways. The
local ReStore, located at 1027 Lake Oconee Parkway is in dire
need of more volunteers please call them at 706 - 991-1600. You
can meet new people when you volunteer. The amount of time
you donate does not have to be large and is at your convenience.
Habitat especially needs Thursday afternoon cashiers, as wells as
mentors for families selected to be homeowners. Friday and Saturday volunteers at the store are construction team members,
who drive the truck to pickup of donations. An opportunity to
serve as secretary to the board is open. Finally, please spread the
word to anyone else (friend or family) who might be a willing volunteer. Talk to Janis & Mara and they can give you first-hand
information.
WE OFFER NURSERY & CHILDCARE WHEN NEEDED during the
worship service. If you need childcare, please see one of the ushers and we will happily accommodate you.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR:
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Loving Hands Quilters
Bible Study - morning
Membership Photos
Bible Study – evening
ECR Service
Adult Sunday School
Choir Practice
New Member Class
Worship Service
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
MITE SUNDAY
HEALING SERVICE
Last Sunday’s Attendance: 105
Sunday school: 13
Ivan Bagby
Dick Braun
Rodney Hansen
Barbara Hardesty
Michele S. Parrish
Lester J. Parrish
Kris & Bob Proper
Dan Petrea
Ruth Sauer
LAKE OCONEE LUTHERAN PRAYER CHAIN
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NEED TO SCHEDULE PHOTO SESSION
NEED TO SCHEDULE PHOTO SESSION
KAREN BROWN
JIM & LUCIE McNEIL
JOHN & CHELE CAMPBELL
MARLENE RAUCH
ROLLY & SHERI CLARK
ROBERT & MARGO REYNOLDS
LARRY & SUE DAVIS
HENRY RINGER 
ROBERT & KATHY DUKES
ANDREW & ALISON RINGER
ROGER & ELIZABETH FLEMING
SMITHWECK FAMILY
MARTHA GLENN
BARBARA SMOLINSKI
CHARLIE & CINDY HELMS
JEFF & CHERRIE SOMMER
LEROY, LINDA & NICK HORST
JEAN VINCENT
DALE & DOROTHY JOHNSON
STEVE & TONDA WIKER
JANIS & ANN LIPACIS
WANDA WILSON
KATHY LOCKWOOD
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OUR VALUES AS A CONGREGATION
Word and Sacrament –
…believing in and making faithful and frequent use of the Bible, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper as the means by which God gives and
sustains faith and empowers and strengthens us for Christian living.
Christian Education –
…providing quality, Bible based instruction to foster greater understanding of God’s Word and better equipping members for their discipleship in
Evangelism –
…reaching out to others by word and deed to join in the sharing of God’s
blessings and grace, which is free to all believers.
Stewardship –
…fully utilizing our time, talents, and resources to serve and love the
Lord, furthering our commission of discipleship.
Fellowship –
…caring for and sharing with our church family; fostering greater love,
understanding, and concern for the physical and spiritual well-being of
all brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.
The window behind the altar is our EASTER SUNRISE WINDOW. The
cross hanging in front of the window is an empty cross, reminding us
that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive now to be with us here and
always. Every Sunday is a celebration of Easter. The symbol on the
front of the ALTAR is a combination of two Greek letters: the “chi”
which looks like our English “x” and the “rho” which looks like our “p.” In
the Greek, these are the first two letters of “Christ.” Combined as they
are, they suggest the cross. Superimposed on the cross is a heart, the
reminder that God’s love for us is the reason Jesus died on the cross.
God’s love for us empowers us to share his love with others.
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