GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH THE ALTAR FLOWERS

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of
January 30, 2011 His House by Marietta Gutierrez in celebration of her husband Frank’s 90th birthday and
in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
THOSE WHO SERVE
PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Dearest Lord Jesus, You came to redeem me, a lost and condemned person. Through the Pastor: Rev. James C. Walter
cross You have provided me with forgiveness of my sins and by Your glorious resurrection I have Director of Parish Music: Nathan Beethe
eternal life. I am truly blessed by these spiritual gifts which You freely give to me. You have Secretary: Pat Funk
given me Your Spirit so that I might know true blessedness and so that I might further be Early Childhood Center Director: Colleen Moorman
empowered to serve You and my neighbor. Grant that I rejoice and am glad in Your gracious Acolyte: (8:15) Megan Gipson
love given to me. I pray this in Your holy name. Amen Cantor: (8:15) Joel Junkans
Ushers: (8:15) Bill Allaben, Bobby Bemberg
WELCOME Tim Loyd, Ed Mahnken
Welcome to everyone! Throughout this season of Epiphany in our Church Year, Jesus is Greeters: (8:15) Verna, Vera and Shirley Rieve
revealed as the Son of God, the Messiah, the Savior for the whole world and for you. In the Altar Guild: (8:15) Janet Killough
liturgy we sing that Jesus is a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of His people Israel. He Acolyte: (10:45) Kaylee Hammond
is our light and our salvation, in Him we need not fear. It is indeed good for you to be here today Cantor: (10:45) Sharon LeBlanc
and we encourage you to come and worship with us again. Ushers: (10:45) Rudy Bischof, Rick Camacho
We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return Jason Camacho, Richard Sanders
it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Restrooms are located on the lower level of this Greeters: (10:45) Maxine Biggers
building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have Altar Guild: (10:45) Dawn Cline
any questions please ask one of our greeters or ushers. Children are welcome in our Service and
Choir: Handbell Choir
will be invited to come forward for a Children’s Message. Parents may accompany them. A
Coffee Host: Marietta Gutierrez
nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need.
Altar Guild: (Wed. evening) Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter
AS WE GATHER Nursery Attendant: Mary Ann Dyer
St. Matthew moves us forward this morning. He has introduced Jesus as the Messiah and NEXT WEEK’S READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, February 6th, The
shown us that with Him the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Now in today’s Gospel reading
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, are: The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 58:3-9a, The
Matthew begins his account of what is known as Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount.” The part of that
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, and The Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20.
sermon that serves as our reading is one of the most familiar parts of Scripture, but many times
misunderstood and even misused. Today we hear the Beatitudes as Matthew gives account of the Grace Lutheran Church
beginning of Jesus’ sermon. Each of the Beatitudes begins with that special word blessed. In P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225
Matthew’s Gospel blessed always refers to how God has acted, is acting, or will act for our good.
Matthew always connects God’s blessing with Jesus Himself. Jesus always stands at the center of www.gracelutheranlr.org
His own teaching. He demonstrates in His obedient servant life all the characteristics of the true Telephone Number: 501-663-3631
disciple. He fulfills the Law with His own perfect righteousness. God calls us to be disciples,
making us disciples because of what Jesus has done for us.
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 Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.
THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE
FOR Confession of Sins
THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY P Almighty God, our maker and redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto You that we are
by nature sinful and unclean and that we have sinned against You by thought, word, and
deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring Your
grace for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.
C O most merciful God, who has given Your only-begotten Son to die for us, have
Pre-Service Music mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Your
Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of You and of Your will and true
Lighting of the Chancel Candles obedience to Your Word, to the end that by Your grace we may come to everlasting
life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Prelude Blessed Jesus, at Your Word [BWV 706] - J.S. Bach Mark 16:16; John 1:12
P Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us and has given His only Son
Ringing of the Church Bell to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. To those who believe on His name
He gives power to become the children of God and has promised them His Holy Spirit.
Opening Hymn: Blessed Jesus, at Your Word LSB 904 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved.

Grant this, Lord, unto us all.

C Amen
Confession and Absolution
Service of the Word
Stand

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. Introit Ps. 1:1–5; anitphon: Ps. 1:6

P For the LORD knows the way of the righteous,

Invocation
C but the way of the wicked will perish.
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. P Blessèd is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
C Amen C nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
P but his delight is in the law of the LORD,
C and on his law he meditates day and night.
Exhortation Hebrews 10:22; Psalm 124:8; Psalm 32:5
P He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf
P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God does not wither.
our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. C In all that he does, he prospers.
P Our help is in the name of the Lord, P The wicked are not so,
C who made heaven and earth. C but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, P Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. C nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

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Gloria Patri

Kyrie Mark 10:47

Gloria in Excelsis Luke 2:14; John 1:29

Salutation and Collect of the Day

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 Stand

Alleluia and Verse

P Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we
cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry
us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

P Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 5:3

Sit

Anthem O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright - Michael R. Keller Holy Gospel Matthew 5:1–12

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fifth chapter.

Old Testament Reading Micah 6:1–8

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Gradual Ps. 117:1–2a; 96:8 The reading of the Holy Gospel.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise the LORD, all | nations!*

Extol him, all | peoples!
For great is his steadfast | love toward us,*
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures for- | ever.
Apostles' Creed
Ascribe to the LORD the glory | due his name;*
bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts! C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
Epistle 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
P This is the Word of the Lord. born of the virgin Mary,
C Thanks be to God. suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.

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 He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at 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 Sit

Sit Offering Jesus Sat with His Disciples - Lynn Petersen

Children's Message Stand

Sermon Hymn: Jesus Sat with His Disciples LSB 932 Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to
Sermon Matthew 5:1–12 their needs.
“Blessed”
Each petition ends with the following:
Stand P Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
Offertory Psalm 51:10–12 The prayers conclude with the following:

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy;
through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C Amen

Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9–13

P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

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;

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 and forgive us our trespasses THIS WEEK AT GRACE
as we forgive those
who trespass against us; SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. – Divine Service
and lead us not into temptation, Frank Gutierrez’s birthday celebration in Parker Hall
but deliver us from evil. 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Bible Class
For Thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory
10:45 a.m. – Divine Service
forever and ever. Amen 4:00 p.m. – Financial Peace University
MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m. – Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
MONDAY: 4:45 p.m. – 8th Grade Confirmation
Collect 7:00 p.m. – Voters’ Meeting
P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday Morning Bible Class
that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience 12:00 noon – Sit and Sew
and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Study (St. Vincent’s)
everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 6:00 p.m. – Handbells
C Amen 7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir
7:00 p.m. – Mid-week Service
Benediction THURSDAY: 6:00 p.m. – Women’s Weekly Bible Study
FRIDAY: 4:15 p.m. – 7th Grade Confirmation
P The Lord bless you and keep you. 6:00 p.m. – Live and Silent Auction at Pleasant Valley Country Club
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL - “Blessed are you” says Jesus in His Sermon on the
C Amen Mount, Matthew 5:1–12. This is today’s Sunday School theme. The children learned
about Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1–10 to help them better understand Jesus’
Closing Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing LSB 924 preaching. Ask your children to tell you how Zacchaeus was blessed. Talk about how
Jesus’ words speak of the many blessings God has in store for us because of Jesus.
Postlude Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing - Flor Peeters SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS – Pastor Walter’s Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday
morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is leading a study on the book of Genesis.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – During coffee and fellowship time this morning join us in
Parker Hall to celebrate Frank Gutierrez’s 90th birthday. Happy Birthday, Frank!
T T T
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GOD’S BLESSINGS TO:
Jan. 30 – Joan Ann Olsen
Jan. 31 – Karen Camacho, Judy Keppel, Cynthia McCrory
Acknowledgments Feb. 2 – Heather Lamb
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © Feb. 3 – Bob Bryant, Matt Duncan
2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
Feb. 4 – Terry Eustice
Feb. 5 – Robert Jones

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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Michael Parscale has moved from Baptist Hospital to Hospice Home Care.
Dick Jenkins as he undergoes surgery this Wednesday.
LAST WEEK’S STEWARDSHIP – Attendance: Sunday 1/23: 191 (8:15 - 94 and 10:45
- 97). Mid-Week Service 1/26: 10. Offerings: Sunday 1/23: $7,439.30. Mid-Week 1/19:
$130.00. Building Fund: $25.00. Fan into Flame: $975.00. Memorials: $190.00.
WELCOME – Ole and Monta Krasts have transferred their membership to Grace from
Salem Lutheran Church in Gretna, Louisiana. Please welcome Ole and Monta to our
Grace Family.
WELCOME - Mrs. Betty Schonert has transferred her membership to Grace from Our
Savior Lutheran Church in El Dorado, Arkansas. Please welcome Betty to our Grace
Family.
THRIVENT BUILD with HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Larry Crabill is here today to
talk briefly about the Thrivent BUILDS with Habitat for Humanity. He will speak at
the end of the 8:15 service and at the beginning of the 10:45 service. He will also be
around during coffee time to answer any questions.
2011 OFFERING ENVELOPES – There are still some 2011 offering envelopes that have
not been picked up. They are on the table at the entrance of the church. Please note in
your 2011 offering envelopes there is one entitled ‘Mission Offering’ which is to be used
for your Fan Into Flame contribution. Unless otherwise designated, any offerings given
in this envelope will go toward our Fan Into Flame campaign.
GRACE YOUTH are playing Flag football with Christ Lutheran Youth this afternoon,
January 30th, at 2:00 p.m. Meet in Youth room (behind Gymnasium) at Christ Lutheran
Wear warm clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. We'll finish with food & hot cocoa.
Call Suzanne Lambert if you have questions.
8th GRADE CONFIRMATION class meets on Mondays at 4:45 p.m. in the Parlor.
7th GRADE CONFIRMATION class meets on Fridays at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor.
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS meets each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the downstairs
classroom in the church. They are studying the Life Light Series on Mark. Contact Joan
Ann Olsen if you’re interested in attending.
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VOTERS’ MEETING in tomorrow evening, January 31st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Joel Junkans is the executive director.
THE SPRING CRAFT SHOW at Grace is scheduled for Saturday, March 5th, from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendars. Enjoy shopping for Easter gifts and
items to bring spring to your home. If you would like to rent a booth at this event, please
pick up a registration form in the church office, or contact Riley Middaugh at 954-9281
or ram0220@aol.com. Lutheran church members receive a discounted booth rental fee.
THE LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION benefiting Christ Lutheran School will be held
Saturday, February 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club. This year’s
theme is “Get Your Game On”. Hundreds of items will be available for bid. Every
dollar spent will benefit Christ Lutheran School. Proceeds will be used to purchase two
Automated External Defibrillators, computers for the classrooms, and additional
classroom resources. Tickets are $30 each. You can purchase your tickets this
morning from Megan Witte or call the school office at 663-5212. Make plans to attend
the auction – it will be a great night!
CONCORDIA SEMINARY – ST. LOUIS - Have you ever considered being a pastor or
deaconess? If so, Rev. Kyle Castens from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, would like to
meet with you in the Church Parlor on Friday, February 11th anytime between 9:00
a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Castens is interested in meeting with prospective students of
all ages – elementary school through adults who are already employed in another
vocation. Conferences are individual, informal, and family/friends are welcome.
Reservations are not necessary, but strongly encouraged. If you are interested in
scheduling a specific conference time, please call the church office. Also, feel free to
contact Rev. Castens at castensk@csl.edu regarding your appointment.
SIT AND SEW will meet on Tuesday, February 1st, at 12:00 noon in the downstairs
classroom in the church. Bring your sewing project and join in the fellowship. Call
Carole Nichols or Sammye Sue Harrill for more information
BAPTIST HEALTH CENTER is seeking personable, dependable volunteers to serve at
our Little Rock hospitals. “Greeters” are needed for our Meet–Assist–Pamper Program.
Other opportunities included the hospitality cart and delivering birthday greetings, baby
gifts, patient mail and surgery schedules. Our STAR Volunteen Program for young
people entering the 9th – 12th grades will take place in the summer of 2011. Contact Jim
Gibbons, Volunteer Services Manager, at 202-2192 or Jim.Gibbons@baptist-health.org.
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ACCOUNTANTS REQUESTED - If you are an accountant, auditor or bookkeeper, please
consider a few hours a week for several weeks to help us with an internal audit of our
books here at Grace. Our Board of Stewardship has set up a very efficient accounting David Kaucher as Martin Luther in top 15 in Thrivent contest
process, and our financial team (Financial secretary, treasurer, bookkeepers, accountants)
does an outstanding job executing it. A regular internal audit is currently requested by Thrivent members – Your vote can help win $$$ for our Thrivent chapter. Vote for #7
our constitution and is a way to prove out the figures and review the controls, and may Heartland Chapter AR as your first choice in the chapter election contest and if we get the most
even help identify several ways to improve the process. Please contact Joel Junkans votes we can win $1000 for our chapter. Second place wins $750 and third place $500.
(258-5229) if you’re interested.
Go to "Thrivent.Com" and log in. On the right side under "member connection" click on
"read more". In the blue box on the left, click on "Chapter Election Contest". You can read
THE EISOLD FAMILY – Dear friends in Christ, We just wanted to let you know that we about each one of the 15 top winners. Heartland Chapter AR is #7 (David Kaucher dressed as
are safely in our new home in Peru. We will send more updates after we are settled. Martin Luther). Vote for him as #1.
Thank you for your prayers. The Eisold family
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MEMORIALS –
Thrivent BUILDS with Habitat for Humanity 2011
IN MEMORY OF MRS. ANN TSCHIEMER
TO GRACE GENERAL FUND Once again, the wonderful opportunity of building a new home and a new life for a deserving
By Randy and Riley Middaugh family is here! This is the third year in a row that our Thrivent chapter has collaborated with
Gary and Angie Proud Habitat for Humanity and that our congregation has joined forces with other central Arkansas
Warren and Judy Rivers Lutheran churches. Your help is needed by volunteering on the jobsite, pitching in financially
Joyce Westlake and praying for the safety and timely completion of the project.

IN MEMORY OF MS. NOLA WADE – Sister of Jim Wade As volunteers you can show up once, twice or even weekly if you have the time. Don’t worry
that you don’t have building skills, because there is a fantastic crew there to show and teach you.
TO GRACE GENERAL FUND
Volunteers are scheduled Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week, usually for half a day.
By Maxine Biggers
The Lutheran community is responsible for $8,800 of the total cost for the “build”. Our
IN MEMORY OF MS. MARIANN RICHARDS – Cousin of Jack Funk portion of this is $2,400. We are trying to make this goal by March 1st. Please consider giving –
TO GRACE GENERAL FUND any amount is welcome.
By Gary and Angie Proud
Once the final decision is made for the “build” site and family, there will be further bulletin
announcements as well as visual displays to show you what an awesome experience this is.
Contact me for additional information and or if you can help. See me in person or call me on
my cell 681-8034.
In Christ’s name I serve,
Diane Roberts

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