God’s creative work  – Jesus healing!

In Isaiah the one God who sits above the earth and numbers the stars also strengthens the powerless. So in Jesus’ healing work we see the hand of the creator God, lifting up the sick woman to health and service (diakonia). Like Simon’s mother-in-law, we are lifted up and healed to serve. Following Jesus, we strengthen the powerless; like Jesus, we seek to renew our own strength in quiet times of prayer.

Worship Liturgy

Order of Worship & lessons

WORSHIP VIDEO

Learning Resources

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Worship Liturgy

GATHERING

Call to Worship and Welcome            

Opening Song   

Greeting

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

C:  And also with you

Prayer of the Day              

Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen

WORD

First Reading:  

Epistle

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel:  Luke 2:22-40 Pr D+

Children’s Time Pr D+

Message                            

Hymn of the Day              

Apostles Creed                     

Prayers of the Faithful     Pr D+ and/or Reader lighting candles ??

Sharing Christ’s Peace    Pr D+

Offering 

Offering Prayer

Announcements               Pr D+

SENDING 

Blessing

Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus.

Thanks be to God.

Postlude Sunghee

Readings & Psalm

Isaiah 40:21-31
The creator of all cares for the powerless
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
The Lord heals the brokenhearted. (Ps. 147:3)
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
A servant for the sake of the gospel
Mark 1:29-39
The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law

Celebrate Holy Communion together “virtually”.

Please join with other worshipers and the pastors for this Sunday’s Communion service at 11:00 on ZOOM via computer, tablet or smart phone.

You simply need to have ready your own wine, grape juice, or apple juice as you choose, in a separate glass for each person.  And have a piece of bread of your choice, or wafer, or cracker as you choose. If you didn’t receive an email to join us this Sunday, you may find the ZOOM login information to login by entering your name and email in the green form.

Learning Resources

Learn more with the additional resources in this post.  Click through this post to find the materials.

Children and Youth January Newsletter

Link for Discovery Days: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grace-kids-discovery-days-tickets-1131250082449?aff=oddtdtcreator   Many thanks, Shae Parsons Director of Youth and Family Ministries They/Them | shae@grace97330.org | 314.526.1167

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Nativity Event 2021

Nativity Event 2021

Drive-through Nativity Story Saturday, December 18,   5:00pm - 8:30 pm    This year we will again tell the story of Jesus' birth outside in lights, art, music, and a living creche scene.   Come enjoy a colorful lighted series of signs and characters that show and tell the Biblical Nativity story with classical Christmas carols as you pass slowly through the parking lot.   The story of Christ's birth will be told in lighted signs and figures lining the path from the entry of the Grace...

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Offerings of Thanksgiving

While we are keeping physical social distance, there are still options for you to continue bringing your offerings to God and support the ministries of Grace.

Giving Options:

  • Mail a check to church address below
  • Online bill pay through your bank
  • Online giving – Orange button

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

Acknowledgments:   We thank the following for today’s flowers: