Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
February 2, 2025
Divine Service Setting 1 – LSB 151
Hymn: O Worship the King LSB 804
Confession and Absolution
Stand
Exhortation (p.151)
Corporate Confession (p.151)
Service of the Word
Introit (responsively by whole verse) Psalm 10:16–18; antiphon: v. 12
P Arise, O Lord; O God, lift | up your hand;*
forget not the af- | flicted.
C The Lord is king forever and | ever;*
the nations perish | from his land.
P O Lord, you hear the desire of the af- | flicted;*
you will strength- | en their heart;
C you will incline your ear to do justice to the fatherless
and | the oppressed,*
so that man who is of the earth may strike ter- | ror no more.
C Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
P Arise, O Lord; O God, lift | up your hand;*
forget not the af- | flicted.
Kyrie (p.152)
Hymn of Praise: Gloria in Excelsis (p.154)
Collect of the Day
P Let us pray.
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.
C Amen.
Sit
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
4Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
6Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7But the Lord said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’;
for to all to whom I send you, you shall go,
and whatever I command you, you shall speak.
8Do not be afraid of them,
for I am with you to deliver you,
declares the Lord.”
9Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me,
“Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
10See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms,
to pluck up and to break down,
to destroy and to overthrow,
to build and to plant.”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm 117:1–2a; 96:8
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.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory | due his name;*
bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13
I will show you a still more excellent way.
1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
13So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia (p.156)
Holy Gospel: Luke 4:31-44
31[Jesus] went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. 33And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 34“Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 35But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. 36And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37And reports about him went out into every place in the surrounding region.
38And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. 39And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.
40Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
42And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, 43but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” 44And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed (p.158)
Sit
Hymn of the Day: Son of God, Eternal Savior LSB 842
Sermon
Stand
Prayer of the Church
Offering
Offertory (p. 159)
Service of the Sacrament
Preface (p.160)
Sanctus (p.161)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
The Words of Institution (p.162)
Pax Domini (p.163)
Agnus Dei
Sit
Distribution of the Sacrament
Distribution Hymns
Take My Life and Let It Be LSB 784
Our Father, Who from Heaven Above LSB 766
Seek Where You May to Find a Way LSB 557
Stand
Canticle: Thank the Lord (p.164)
Post Communion Collect (p.166)
Benediction
Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing LSB 528
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Prayers – For the home-bound: St. John’s – Alfred Larson;
Our Savior – Charlotte Scepaniak, Doris Vilhauer, Betty Zundel, Ken & Dorothy Maas, Loretta Podoll, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, Lorraine Krage, Lloyd Jerde, Phyllis Lassanske, and Wally & Fran Rutschke.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna;
For those sick/injured or recovering: Nathaniel Wendt, Michael Wendt, Lloyd Dennert, Phyllis Yeske, Butch Podoll, Kevin Fehn, Larry Vietmeier, and Daryl Swanhorst.
St. John’s
Organist: SOS
Last Week: Attendance – 34; Offering – $3,476
Our Savior
Organist: SOS
Elders: Douglas Klipfel & Glen Rausch
Ushers: David Johnson & Russell Brandt
Altar Guild: Rebecca McHenry & Trisha Rausch
Acolytes: Rhyan Johnson & Cassie McKown
Last Week: Attendance – 110; Sunday School – 19;
Offering: General Fund $3,389; Sunday School $25.50; Total $3,414.50
Schedule for the Week
Sunday St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:15 am
St. John’s Bible Study – 9:30 am
Sunday School – 9:30 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Monday Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
Deacons – 3:30 pm
Tuesday Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Christian Foundations Class – 6:00 pm
Wednesday Catechism Class – 5:00 pm
Responsive Prayer Service – 6:00 pm
Bible Study – 6:30 pm
Next Sunday St. John’s Divine Service – 8:15 am
Sunday School – 9:30 am
Our Savior Bible Study – 9:45 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am –
Sunday School Sings
Nursery Circle – 12:00 pm
Announcements
Our Savior –
Sunday School Bowling Party – Sunday, February 23
rd from 1:30-3:30 at the Village Bowl. The Board of Education will cover the cost of shoe and lane rental. Bring money for snacks if wanted.
Superbowl Subs – The youth group will be selling Superbowl subs again this year as a fundraiser. They will be 6-inch meat and cheese subs, with veggies on the side, for free-will donation. If you would like one (or more!) please sign up in the fellowship hall by Wednesday, February 5
th. The subs can be picked up after the service on Sunday, February 9
th. If you have any questions, call Eric Johnson at 605-216-6701.
The Mat Ladies will not be needing any plastic bags for a while. They are overflowing and don’t have any more storage space.
For All –
Christian Foundations Class begins on
Tuesday, February 4 and runs through April 8, from 6:00-7:30pm. The third week of February, however, we will meet on Thursday February 20
th instead, as Pastor will be gone at the District Convention on that Tuesday.
Saturday Bible Study – February 15
th at 9:00-11:00 am at Our Savior –
The Book of Colossians: Similar in some ways to Ephesians, and yet very different, St. Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians glories in the preeminence of Jesus Christ as the One who is before all things, and in Whom the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily. For Paul, however, this isn’t abstract knowledge. It applies to how we live our Christian lives in the midst of those who say that holiness consists in keeping certain human ordinances. In fact, Christ as all in all determines how we, the baptized, lead our whole lives.
Bible Bowl – The youth in grades 6-12 have begun practicing for the Bible Bowl on Sundays at 12:00 pm in the fellowship hall of Our Savior. The competition will take place in Pierre on March 29
th, with the main topic being the Gospel of John. There is a sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter for anyone who would like to provide a lunch for the youth in the coming weeks.
Annual Reports – A reminder to the chair persons of all boards and circles: please turn in your group’s annual report for 2024 to the office or email it to
oursaviorlutheran@nvc.net as soon as possible. Thank you!
RGI – We are blessed! Consider the Rural Gospel Initiative (LCMS) when…allocating Thrivent Choice Dollars in 2025; Estate Planning; deciding on tax-free Qualified Charitable Contributions; or planning a tax-deductible donation. Go to
www.RuralGospel.org for more information on the RGI.
Thank you.
Lutherans for Life 2025 South Dakota Essay Contest – For students in Grades 6-12. This year’s theme will be “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” using Psalm 139:13-14. If you are interested, please pick up the contest guidelines and information in the narthex. The deadline for submission is February 15, 2025.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Luke 4:34 – “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are — the Holy One of God.” The demon that Jesus drives out knows who He is. But knowing that Jesus is the Holy One of God will not save the demon from hell. Knowledge is not faith. To know something is not the same thing as trusting someone. Faith is trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Mere knowledge of the facts does not give life: trusting in the living God is how we receive life. Knowledge doesn’t necessarily lead anywhere — but a living faith in the Lord Jesus leads to a life build on Him and walking in His footsteps.
Building Healthy Families: Big changes are happening in our world. Someone once said, “If you want to know what is happening today, read the newspaper. If you want to know what will happen tomorrow, read the Bible.” The Bible is filled with God’s own words, given to teach, correct, and train us in righteousness. Reading and studying the Bible builds faith, changes our relationships, and prepares us for life. It helps us understand who God is and who we are. It builds trust and confidence in God and His good plan for us, which is especially helpful in times when we may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious about the future and what tomorrow may bring. If you’re not reading your Bible each day, how about starting today? (John 20:31) Ask your pastor for a reading plan or check out this one online at
https://www.1517.org/oneyear.
Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life –
“The Measure of a Man” – A newspaper editor learns forgiveness. 10:30 AM- Rev. Albert Sutton, pastor at Evergreen Lutheran Church in Evergreen, SD, presents the message
“It’s Always Time for Jesus” based on Luke 4:31-44. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. The worship segment also airs on Saturdays at 5:00 pm. Past shows are archived at
www.mainstreetliving.com.
The Lutheran Hour – Jesus crosses borders and even breaks down the barrier of death to do the things that make for unity: shared worship, shared mission, shared harvest. Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message
"Do the Things That Make for Unity,” based on John 4:9. Listen to The Lutheran Hour on Sunday mornings at 9:00 on KAWZ 88.1 FM, or on Sirius-XM Family Talk 131 at 9:00 am. Sermons are also archived on the website
www.lutheranhour.org.
EASTERN ORTHODOXY SERIES… How is Confessional Lutheranism similar and different to Eastern Orthodoxy?
Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, is doing a series on Eastern Orthodoxy with LCMS Pastor Joshua Schooping. Pastor Schooping is a former Eastern Orthodox priest. You can listen to this series on-demand at
issuesetc.org/easternorthodoxy.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Statement on Close Communion:
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, Our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but
His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust in His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes.
Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or
who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked to first speak with the Pastor.
(CTCR,
Admission to the Lord’s Supper, Nov 1999)
