October Contributions: 3rd - $; 10th - $; 17th - $; 24th - $; 31st - $ :Building Fund - $810.00; Saxony Lutheran High School - $400.00; Lutheran’s For Life - $185.00. The portion of our October contributions that are used to run the church averages $4337.00 per Sunday. Our needs each week are $6303.00. As you can see, our contributions fall below what is need to effectively run our church by approximately $1454.00 each week. Please consider this with prayer when you decide on the amount you can contribute each week.

Concordia Lutheran Church 10172 Highway C

Frohna, MO 573.824.5435

concordiafrohna@att.net Website: concordiafrohna.org

Rev. Rod A. Benkendorf, Pastor Email – revbenkendorf@gmail.com

Phone—314.704.8202

Welcome to Concordia A Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Congregation

If you are our guest, please fill out a visitor card (in the pew rack behind the Communion cards) and either place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher after the service. If you worship regularly with us and have a new

address, a prayer request or a message for the pastor or the church office, you are welcome to use the visitor card to share that with us. Thank you!

The back pews are reserved for families with small children. A nursery is available in our multi-purpose room on the side of the Narthex.

Large-print bulletins are available from the usher.

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The Transfiguration of our Lord Sunday, February 11, 2018

DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING ONE

Opening Hymn: “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” LSB 873

Invocation, Confession & Absolution LSB 151

Introit (Psalm 99) P: Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God

is holy!

C: The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the

cherubim; let the earth quake! P: The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.

C: Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he! P: The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have

executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

C: Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!

All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in

the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. P: Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain;

C: for the Lord our God is holy!

Kyrie LSB 152

This is the Feast LSB 155

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you. P: Let us pray.

P: O God, in the glorious transfiguration of Your beloved Son You confirmed the

mysteries of the faith by the testimony of Moses and Elijah. In the voice that

came from the bright cloud You wonderfully foreshowed our adoption by grace.

Mercifully make us co-heirs with the King in His glory and bring us to the

fullness of our inheritance in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord,

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

C: Amen.

Old Testament Reading 2 Kings 2:1–12 1Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah

and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay

here, for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives,

and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. 3And

the sons of the prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take away your master from over you?” And he

said, “Yes, I know it; keep quiet.” 4Elijah said to him, “Elisha, please stay here, for

the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you

yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. 5The sons of the

prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know

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that today the Lord will take away your master from over you?” And he answered,

“Yes, I know it; keep quiet.” 6Then Elijah said to him, “Please stay here, for the

Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you

yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. 7Fifty men of the

sons of the prophets also went and stood at some distance from them, as they both

were standing by the Jordan. 8Then Elijah took his cloak and rolled it up and struck

the water, and the water was parted to the one side and to the other, till the two of

them could go over on dry ground. 9When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha,

“Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said, “Please

let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.” 10

And he said, “You have asked

a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you,

but if you do not see me, it shall not be so.” 11

And as they still went on and talked,

behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah

went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12

And Elisha saw it and he cried, “My father,

my father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” And he saw him no more. Then

he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

Gradual P: Praise the Lord, all nations!

C: Extol him, all peoples!

P: For great is his steadfast love toward us,

C: and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

P: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;

C: bring an offering, and come into his courts!

Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 3:12–13; 4:1–6 12

Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, 13

not like Moses, who would put a

veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was

being brought to an end. 1Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we

do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We

refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement

of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of

God. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing.

4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep

them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of

God. 5For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with

ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, “Let light shine out

of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory

of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Children’s Choir: “We Are His”

Common Alleluia LSB 156

Holy Gospel Mark 9:2–9 2And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up

a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his

clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And

there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5And

Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one

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for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6For he did not know what to say,

for they were terrified. 7And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of

the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” 8And suddenly, looking around,

they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only. 9And as they were coming

down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son

of Man had risen from the dead.

Nicene Creed LSB 158

Children’s Message

Sermon Hymn: “O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair” LSB 413

Sermon: “Sure Didn’t See That Coming!” Mark 9:2-9

Offering

Offertory: “Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful” LSB 955

Prayers of the Church: (Congregational response: Hear our prayer)

Service of the Sacrament LSB 160

Distribution Hymns: “Jesus Comes Today with Healing” LSB 620 “What Is This Bread” LSB 629

“O Lord, We Praise Thee” LSB 617

“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LSB 643

Post-Communion Canticle: “Thank the Lord” LSB 164

Post-Communion Collect LSB 166

Benediction LSB 166

Closing Hymn: “Alleluia, Song of Gladness” LSB 417

Announcements

Postlude

Participants in this Morning’s Service

Greeters: Dennis and Diane Leimbach Organist: Barb Burroughs Children’s Choir Director: Tammy Petzoldt Acolyte: Carson Birk Elder: Alan Grebing Ushers: Jason Hecht, Rick Lorenz, Chad Miesner, Jacob Wunderlich Audio/Visual Team: Darryl Peetz, Donna Hecht

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This Week’s Schedule

Today, Feb. 11 After Worship Scrip Sales

Today, Feb. 11, and Sat. & Sun., Feb. 17 & 18

TBA EPC Lady Wildcats Basketball (A-Team)-- Notre Dame Tournament

Mon., Feb. 12 5:45 p.m. EPC Lady Wildcats Basketball vs. Immanuel, Perryville (C, B-1/2 B-Game, A) (Parents’ Night) (Home at APS)

Tues., Feb. 13 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Circuit Pastors’ Conference at Immanuel, Perryville World Relief Sewing at Barich Home Dartball Tournament at Trinity, Altenburg

Wed., Feb. 14 ASH WEDNESDAY

9 a.m. 7 p.m.

After Worship

Bible Study Worship/Holy Communion Adult Choir

Thurs., Feb. 15 7 p.m. UCLS Board of Education at UCLS

Fri., Feb. 16 5:45 p.m.

No School-Teacher In-Service EPC Lady Wildcats Basketball vs. Trinity, Cape (C, B) (Home at APS)

Sat., Feb. 17 5:30 p.m.

6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Worship, with Holy Communion, at Concordia EPC Mouse Races at Brazeau Hall Doors Open Races

Sun., Feb. 18 8 a.m. 9 a.m.

Bible Class Worship

Weekly Devotions (Lent 1)

Hymn of the Week

LSB 550 “Lamb of God” Your only Son, no sin to hide,

But You have sent Him from Your side To walk upon this guilty sod,

And to become the Lamb of God. Refrain

Refrain: O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God,

I love the holy Lamb of God! O wash me in His precious blood, My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

Bible Stories

02/12 -- M: John 6:15-21 02/13 -- Tu: John 6:22-29 02/14 -- W: John 6:30-40 02/15 -- Th: John 6:41-59 02/16 -- F: No School

Bible Verse 7Cast all your anxieties on him, because

he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV)

Catechism

The Lord’s Prayer – The Sixth Petition and Meaning – “And lead us not into temptation. What does this mean? God tempts no one. We pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful nature may not deceive us or mislead us into false belief, despair, and other great shame and vice. Although we are attacked by these things, we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.”

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Announcements

Welcome: We extend a warm welcome to all who have come to worship with us today. Have you ever been completely caught off guard? Been expecting one thing (or nothing at all) and then the totally unexpected happens? Ever had that moment when you just say to yourself, “Wow! I didn’t see THAT coming?” God’s doing it again today. Hear the Word of the Lord.

A Word of God to chew on this week: 7Cast all your anxieties on him, because he

cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) Think about it. Talk about it. Memorize it. Take this wonderful food from God, and let it strengthen you.

New Members?: Are you interested in becoming a member, or know of somebody who is interested in becoming a member at Concordia? Please contact Pastor Benkendorf at 824-5435 or revbenkendorf@gmail.com. He will gladly and willingly talk to any, and all, who are interested in becoming members of Concordia, Frohna.

Church Attendance: Worship – 151, one year ago – 169; Adult Bible Class – 32, one year ago – 28

Prayer Chain: Prayer is a powerful gift. A prayer chain, made up of members of our congregation, is always available. If you have a prayer need or concern for anyone, and would like immediate prayers to be offered, call a member of the Prayer Chain. Call Helen Grebing (824-5768) or Pat Petzoldt (824-5912) to get it started. If neither of those two answer, a complete list is posted on the bulletin board in the church narthex. Any LWML member will know how to activate the chain.

LWML Mites: Our LWML collects mites to support mission projects throughout the world. Mites are money in any denomination that is used to fund worthy mission projects that are selected by the National and Missouri District LWML. Our local LWML invites everyone to help support these projects. If you wish to help, please put your “mites” in the specially-marked box in the LWML closet in the multi-purpose room.

Please pick up your copy of “The Lutheran Witness” today! – The February issue is available on the north buffet.

“The Voice of Missouri” is available on-line at mo.lcms.org. Click on “Publications/ E-News” and then “The Voice of Missouri” to locate recent weekly and monthly issues. (A printed copy of the January issue is available on the south buffet in Concordia’s narthex for those who do not have internet access.)

“Silent Witnesses” Lenten devotional booklets are available on the north buffet.

Used Portals of Prayer and “Stamps for Missions” will be taken to their destination this Wednesday, February 14. Please put either of these items in the appropriate place in the LWML closet in the multi-purpose room.

The family of Vernon Grebing would like to thank Pastor Benkendorf for all of his visits, prayers, ministry, and laughs during Vernon’s final weeks. To all of our church family – we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the prayers, visits, food, and hugs. Our lives are blessed and enriched by your support and friendship in Christ!

January Contributions: 1st – $847.00, 7

th – $7,557.00, 14

th – $2,915.00,

21st – $5,127.50, 28

th – $4,845.50; Capital lmprovement Fund – $250.00; and Saxony

Lutheran High School Scholastic Fund – $175.00

United in Christ Lutheran School (UCLS) Notes

UCLS is seeking to fill two positions for the 2018-2019 school year– 1. Algebra teacher for several 8th grade students. To qualify for this position, a candidate should possess a teaching degree with an emphasis on secondary math. The position is for 6 hours a week. 2. Bus Driver for daily routes as well as occasional field trips. To qualify for this position, a candidate needs a CDL license with

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a passenger endorsement. The position is for 3 hours per day and occasional field trips. Interested candidates should contact Miss Honoree at the school office (824-5218) or send resumes to United in Christ Lutheran School, 10158 Highway C, Frohna, MO 63748.

The EPC Mouse Races will be this Saturday, February 17, at Brazeau Hall. Doors will

open at 6 p.m., and the races will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and include food, drinks, and entertainment for the whole night. Advance tickets may be purchased at West End, Gas-A-Mat, or the UCLS Office. All proceeds will benefit the UCLS 7

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th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.

Saxony Lutheran High School Notes

Congratulations to Concordia’s Saxony students who made the Honor Roll: Honor Roll with High Distinction (GPA of 4.0) – Freshman: Megan Benkendorf, Juniors: Katie Benkendorf and Olivia Voelker, and Senior: Tabitha Petzoldt; Honor Roll with Distinction (GPA of 3.75-3.99) – Junior: Whitney Unterreiner and Senior: Olivia Petzoldt; and Honor Roll (GPA of 3.50-3.74) – Junior: Zachary Word.

Open House – Saxony would like to invite everyone to its Open House today, February 11, from 1-2:30 p.m. Please invite anyone you think could benefit from a quality Christian education to stop by to tour the facilities, learn about Saxony’s programs, and meet the faculty and students. Everyone is encouraged to stay for the drama production. Middle school and junior high students who attend will receive complimentary admission.

Saxony Drama will present the final performance of its winter production, including The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams, and also a short, but hilarious, vignette-style comedy, entitled You’re Driving Me Crazy this afternoon, February 11, at 4 p.m. in Saxony’s Moeller Commons (following the Saxony Open House). Tickets will be on sale ($5 for students, $8 for adults) at the door. You won’t want to miss it!

A merchandise auction to benefit Saxony Lutheran High School will be held this Saturday, February 17, at 9 a.m. at The Mill Warehouse, 422 Old Cape Road, Jackson. Contact Jim Whaley (833-6272) or Gene Leimer (243-3893) to donate items or for additional information. All proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase equipment for any new structures at Saxony Lutheran High School.

Saxony’s 2018 “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!” Dinner Auction will be Saturday, February 24, at the Bavarian Halle in Jackson. The doors will open at 4 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 each, and are available at the school office.

New student enrollment at Saxony Lutheran High School – Calling all 8th graders

who are looking for a great Christian education for the high school years! Enrollment for the 2018-19 school year will take place on Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, and Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at Saxony. For more information, and to begin the process, check the school website under “Enrollment”. If you have questions, or want to schedule an appointment, please contact Saxony at 204-7555.

Neighboring Church & Community Notes

A Breakfast and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Men’s Club, is today, February 11, with serving until 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Apple Creek. The breakfast menu includes sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, fruit, homemade coffeecake, and a drink. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-12. Carry-outs are available.

The Annual Fish Supper will be held today, February 11, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells. The cost of the meal will be $10 for adults

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and $5 for children ages 6-11. Drive-thru carry-outs will be available from 2:30-6 p.m. for $10 each. Country Store items will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the LCMS Disaster Relief Fund.

A Fish Fry, hosted by Immanuel Lutheran PTL, will be held this Friday, February 16, and Friday, March 16, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym at Immanuel Lutheran School, Perryville. The cost of the meal will be $8.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 4-12. The all-you-can-eat meal will include catfish, potato chip fries, baked beans, slaw, and dessert. Carry-outs will be available. The proceeds will go to the school.

The East Perry County Lions Club All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be next Sunday, February 18, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at the East Perry County Senior Center, Altenburg. The menu will include pancakes, pork sausage, and scrambled eggs. A free-will donation will be taken for the meal with all proceeds to go towards Lions Club projects.

The Annual Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup Dinner will be held on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 19, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Eisleben Lutheran Church, 432 Lutheran Lane, Scott City. The all-you-can-eat chili and chicken noodle soup dinner menu will include a piece of homemade dessert and drink. Carry-outs will be available. Tickets will be $8 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 6-10.

The first Friends of the Library-Altenburg Meeting will be held Thursday, February 22, at 7 p.m. Help make the library a better place that serves the community’s needs. If you have any questions, please contact Eunice Schlichting at 824-5267.

A Buffet Breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 25, from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Maurus, Biehle. The menu will include pancakes, ham, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, German fried potatoes, milk gravy, biscuits, homemade coffeecake, and orange juice and coffee. The cost of the meal will be $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. Carry-outs will be available.

Save the Date! – “HEADED SOUTH from the GREAT WHITE NORTH”, a comedy you won’t want to miss, will be presented Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17, and March 23 and 24, at 7 p.m. in the Salem Lutheran School Gym, Farrar. Admission will be $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Come join the laughter.

Information about upcoming trips with Immanuel Lutheran Church Tour Group is posted on Concordia’s bulletin board. If you have any questions, please contact Joan Layton (547-4020) or Betty Bohnert (547-5134 or ronbet@brick.net).

The Ste. Genevieve Area Center for Life is searching for a permanent location for the Options for Women Center in Perryville. If you are aware of a building available in Perryville, please contact Shirley Moore at 883-2088.

KFUO Notes

This week on KFUO.org, hear about “Camp Courage” on The Coffee Hour with Andy and Sarah tomorrow, February 12, at 9 a.m. We look forward to the penitential season of Lent with the study of God’s Word. Tune in to the Ash Wednesday Chapel Service at 10 a.m. this Wednesday, February 14. Begin studying the Gospel of Mark on Sharper Iron weekdays at 8 a.m., and continue walking through 2 Kings on Thy Strong Word weekdays at 11 a.m. Find the reading, liturgy, and hymn for Daily Chapel at kfuo.org/daily-chapel-schedule. Have a question or comment? Find KFUO at @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening. You can also find KFUO programming wherever you get your podcasts.