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Upcoming Events January 3rd - January 9th

Monday Mornings 8:15AM - 9:30AM

Ladies Bible Study @ Resurrection

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15AM-11:15AM - PreK 3 11:01 AM - Lunch Bunch

Tuesdays - Fridays 7:50AM - 11AM - PreK4 11:01AM - Lunch Bunch

Tuesday 6 PM

Inreach

Thursday Evening 6:30PM

Worship Service/LS 7:30PM

Bible Classes

Service Teams This Sunday 1-3-16

Next Sunday 1-10-16

Greeter Teams Pudlo Family Deb Agate Grace Neitzel

Fellowship Teams #1 Cate/Larsen/Neumann/Krueger

#2 Henderson/Sievers/Woller/

Meinel

Usher Teams Raschka/Baumann/ S & K Neitzel

Krueger/Reimer/Reicherts

Audio/Video Kaven Caleb

Communion Preparation No communion Reichert

Offering Counting Dilgard Schloesser

Church Cleaning Teams Korth Pierce/Moores

Communion Assistants No communion Moore/Dilgard

RESURRECTION’S CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS President - Denny Moore

Treasurer - Rick Hermanson Secretary - Randy Huebner

Inreach Chairman - Ned Reimer Outreach Chairman - Gene Cate

Grounds and Maintenance - John Deegan PreK Chairman - Mike Korth

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Resurrection Lutheran Church

6705 Wesner Rd Verona, WI 53593 (608) 848-4965 www.rlcverona.org

Pastor Nathan Strutz - Vicar Eric Melso 608.515.4334 262.402.8622

Jesus is Your Substitute!

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Welcome to Resurrection!

W e extend a warm welcome to each one present. As we unite together in worship, may we experience

together the grace and mercy of our God through his life-giving Word and sacraments. Guests, below is some information that may help us host you well in the Lord’s house. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way. Visitor Information

W orship at Resurrection Lutheran Church follows the historic liturgy of the Church. Our worship service is

designed to give our Savior thanks for the salvation He won for us. Lutheran worship is really a conversation between God and his people. He speaks to us in His Word; we praise Him and respond to Him in song. We confess our sins and needs; He provides the forgiveness Jesus accomplished at the cross, and helps us with our individual needs.

W orship will follow the service folder, guiding us in our dialogue with the Lord. Feel free to participate at whatever level you are comfortable. Where indicated you will

find some of the hymns and psalms in the Christian Worship hymnal (the red book under your chair.) Whenever the words are printed in bold, the congregation is welcome to join in responding or singing. May God bless us as we place Him at the center of our worship.

Bathrooms: Down the main hall, across from the drinking fountains.

Child's Room: The room located at the rear of the church serves as a cry room or nursing room (with rocker). The door is located in the gathering area.

Children’s Bulletin: special bulletins designed for young children are available. Leaders: Pastor Nathan Strutz and Vicar Eric Melso Pianist: Lisa Hermanson Cantor: Luanne Ritsema

Personal Prayers for Worship are found on pages 10-11 in the front of the Christian Worship hymnal located under the pew chairs.

We will begin by watching the January 2016 edition of the WELS Connection

Baptism of our Lord January 3, 2016

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Bible Verses - New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Worship Service - “Gathering Rite on Holy Baptism” Northwestern Publishing Company Text: © Northwester Publishing Company Morning Praise Service - All from Marty Haugen, GIA Publications, Inc., 1999. “Blessing” Marty Haugen, GIA Publication, 1995. “Prayer of Grace” Words and Music: Marty Haugen, GIA Publication, 1996-GIA.”Come, Oh, Come, Let Us Sing the Lord” Marty Haugen, GIA Publication, GIA-1996 Hymn 709: “Christ, Your Footprints Through the Desert” Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., 1923-2007 © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Tune: The Sacred Harp, Philadelphia, 1844 Setting: Ronald A. Nelson, b. 1927 © 1978 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Psalm 2: Refrain Tune and settings: © Kermit G. Moldenhauer, Used by permission. Reprinted under Onelincense.net License #A-710422

the WELS Adult Discipleship, will lead an online Interactive Faith Bible Study, starting Jan-uary 13, 2016. Join us for four weeks as we explore the theme: Who is your God, for whom you live? You will desire to “take off your sandals” as you stand before God, but you will also walk with joy in your heart as God lifts you from the dust. Study guides will be available when the session begins. View archives online: wels.net/interactivefaith.

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Interactive Faith

Adult Discipleship offers LIVE online Bible studies for use by congregations, small groups, or individuals to serve as a mid-week Bible study. Gather at your church or around the computer to join in fellowship and learn about the Bible with brothers and sisters in faith from around the country.

Wednesdays, Jan. 13 – Feb. 3, 2016 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (central)

www.wels.net/interactivefatih

Who is your God? For millennia people have known that a higher being exists. As they planted their crops, hoping for rain, they assumed they needed to inspire the “gods” to produce rain so their crops would grow. They tried to figure out who was their GOD. Ever since the Fall into sin, human beings have wanted the status of “god.” They want to be GOD. They want to play GOD. But who exactly is the one true God? What is he like? What are his attributes? What is his will? What does he do? What amazing blessings become ours as we get to know our God better? Pastor Gary Pufahl, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Big Bend, WI, and chairman of

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WELCOME AND OPENING OF THE TRIPTYCH OPENING HYMN: 89 “To Jordan’s River Came Our Lord” (in the red book under your chair)

GATHERING RITE OF BAPTISM Leader: God’s people long to gather together for strength from God and for mutual encouragement. This alternate beginning for worship is intended for use not only when there is a baptism but may be used on any occasion to remind God’s people of Baptism’s continuing blessings. The pastor conducts the gathering rite at the font.

Leader: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen. During the introduction to the hymn, water is poured into the font.

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Leader: I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

People: Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. (John 3:5,6) Leader: Surely we were sinful at birth, sinful from the time our mothers conceived us. (Psalm 51:5)

People: But we were washed, we were sanctified, we were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:11) Leader: As baptized children of God, we confess our sins.

People: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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Resurrection Celebrates Ten Year Facility Anniversary - Thursday, January 14th at 6:30PM and Sunday, January 17th On Sunday, January 17 at the regular 9.00 a.m. service, Resurrection will give thanks to God for ten years of the facility built to his glory. Pastor Doug Tomhave, the first pastor of Resurrection, will preach for the service, which will focus on the symbolism of the facility and its distinctive Lutheran features. Pastor Tomhave will also lead the Bible study on the history of Resurrection up to and including the facility construction. A potluck will follow Bible study at 11.30 on Sunday. Members of Resurrection who were involved in the building process will share humorous stories and anecdotes about the facility construction process. Join us to give thanks and glory to God. An RSVP if you plan to attend would be appreciated, especially for the potluck. Email to resurrection@rlcverona.com

RLC Book Club meetings - January 18th Please join us for the RLC book club meetings at 7PM in the youth room at church for discussion and fellowship. The book meetings have been changed to:

* January 18th: “The End of Your Life Book Club” by: Will Schwalbe

* February 16th: “Unplanned: the Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader’s Eye-opening Journey Across the Life Line” by: Abby Johnson

Marriage Enrichment Save the date for the next Marriage Enrichment event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 6th from 2-5 at RLC with date night to follow. More details coming soon. Your marriage, next to your relationship with God, is the most profound relationship you have. Assistant Teacher Position Holy Cross Lutheran School (in Madison) has settled into the new building and Kids Crossing Early Learning Center is fully up and running! We are excited to announce that we are in need of assistant Early Learning Center teachers! If you would be interested in assisting with infants through 4 year olds please contact Erin Mensching at emensching@holycrossmadison.org or by calling 608-249-3101! We look forward to hearing from you!

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Join Us After Worship for Coffee, Food and Fellowship!

Children’s Sunday School at 10:30am

Adult Bible Class at 10:30 in the Fellowship Hall

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Vine and Branches Taste Test? Ever wondered about Vine and Branches? Would like to try it out, but not really sure? Want to see what Vine and Branches is all about, but nervous about signing up? Vine and Branches is a small group, in home, sermon based Bible study that helps us grow closer to Jesus, grow closer to each other and bear much fruit. January 10 there will be a Vine and Branches taste test. Following the service and through the Bible study time there will be fellowship like there is at Vine and Branches, a sermon discussion like there is at Vine and Branches, as well as members from Vine and Branches who have participated available to answer questions about Vine and Branches. The goals of this are to give everyone a chance to experience a little of Vine and Branches, answer questions and encourage more people to participate in Vine and Branches. We can't perfectly replicate that small group in home feel in a large group at church, but we are praying this taste test will give you a feel for the fun and fellowship that happens and encourage your participation in the winter/spring session. Sign ups for the next session will be available that day. Join us! If interested and unable to attend, speak with Alex Pudlo, Ned Reimer or Pastor. Un-decorating the Christmas Trees - January 10th Sunday, January 10th we need your help taking the Christmas trees down & putting the decorations away after bible study. Un-decorating a tree is quick and easy especially with many helping hands. Thank you! Ladies Sisters in Service (SIS) event in January SIS ladies are planning to have a “midwinter get the blahs out” luncheon. It will be to plan the next several months’ activities at church. We will meet at Paoli Schoolhouse on Sunday, January 10th at 12:30. We will eat and plan and chat all together. If you are interested and would like to attend please sign up on the sign up sheet. Reservations will be made accord-ingly.

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Leader: Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless (Ephesians 5:25-27).

Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all

your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

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COME, OH COME, LET US SING TO THE LORD Venite (Our cantor will sing the refrain immediately followed by the congregation. The congregation joins in the refrain after each verse.)

Cantor: Refrain People: Refrain

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Leader:

People:

Leader: People:

CLOSING HYMN: 200 “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” (in the red book under your chair)

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LORD’S PRAYER

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not in to temptation but, deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER OF GRACE Leader: O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to this new day. Defend us with your mighty power, and grant that this day we neither fall into sin nor run into any kind of danger; and in all we do, direct us to what is right in your sight, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

People: BLESSING

Leader:

People:

Leader:

People:

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us pray. Almighty God, you have filled us with the new light of the Word who became flesh and lived among us. Let the light of our faith shine in all that we do; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

People: Amen. Please be seated

THE WORD FIRST LESSON: 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 NIV

Samuel Anoints David 1The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

2 But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.”

The LORD said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ 3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.”

4 Samuel did what the LORD said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?”

5 Samuel replied, “Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.

6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’s anointed stands here before the LORD.”

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said,

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God and Mary’s son, in the fullness of time you came into our world to save us from sin and death:

People: You ushered in the day of grace so long foretold. Leader: Beloved Son of the Father, revered by the Magi, baptized by John, you came preaching and teaching, healing and comforting, forgiving and encouraging:

People: You brought the light of life to those walking in darkness, and the joy of salvation to those doomed to death. Leader: Prince of Peace, shine like a beacon for us and the people of our world. Let the good news of salvation be heard in the remotest corners of the earth. Open our own lips to speak your name to those around us who still live without faith or hope:

People: Arouse us and our missionaries to flood the world with the light of your gospel. Leader: Lord of the Church, let your peace rule our hearts that we may use our gifts to serve you and each other in willing gratitude and joy. Watch over our loved ones near and far, that they may remember your love and rejoice in your salvation. Strengthen the faith of the sick and the disheartened. Give hope to those in despair and comfort those who mourn:

People: Be gracious to all and lead us to reflect your love in everything we say and do. Leader: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.

Silent prayer.

Leader: Finally, bring us and all your believers to the heavenly home where we will stand in the full light of your glory and with all your saints and angels sing the everlasting song of triumph.

All: Amen. Leader: We join in the Lord’s Prayer:

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OFFERING COLLECTION * Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering basket. Thank you.

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“The LORD has not chosen this one either.” 9 Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the LORD chosen this one.” 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”

“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.”

Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”

12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features.

Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”

13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.

Leader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 2 All: Refrain

Why do the nations conspire* and the peoples plot in vain?

The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD* and against his Anointed One.

Refrain

The One enthroned in heaven laughs;* the Lord scoffs at them.

Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,* “I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.”

I will proclaim the decree of the LORD:* He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father.”

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.

Refrain

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YOU ARE GOD; WE PRAISE YOU Te Deum The congregation sings the refrain immediately after the cantor. The congregation then sings the words printed in bold throughout the verses; returning again to the refrain after each verse. The song continues to the final refrain after the third verse.)

Cantor: Refrain People: Refrain

Refrain:

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SERMON BASED ON: LUKE 3: 21,22

Jesus is Your Substitute!

Questions to consider while listening to the sermon:

1. What kind of Substitute is Jesus?

2. With whom did Jesus identify?

3. Why was Jesus baptized?

4. Would you identify yourself as a sinner? Really?

5. What connections are there between Jesus' death and resurrection and your baptism?

6. What will you/won't you do, since you are baptized?

7. Why do we give baptism honor?

8. What was so amazing about the scene at Jesus' baptism?

9. What's good enough to please God?

10. What did Jesus do that is unlike anything any other brother has done?

For further discussion:

Share something you wish you could find a tap out for.

Discuss ways to remember baptism for yourself and remind your children and others about the blessings of baptism.

Talk about the difference between Jesus as Substitute and Jesus as example. Which do you think is more important?

Discuss the amazing scene at Jesus' baptism.

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SECOND LESSON: TITUS 3:4-7 NIV

4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Leader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God. VERSE OF THE DAY

Leader: Alleluia! “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Alleluia! (Mark 1:11b) Please stand for the Gospel

GOSPEL LESSON AND SERMON TEXT: LUKE 3: 21,22 NIV

The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Leader: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise be to you, O Christ!

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CONFESSION OF FAITH - Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe 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 is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there 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 everlasting. Amen. Please be seated CHILDREN’S MESSAGE (all the children are invited to join at the altar area for a devotion)

All:

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HYMN OF THE DAY: 709 “Christ, Your Footprints Through the Desert”