A New Teaching – With Authority

The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

This Sunday Hope welcomes Pastor Peter Krey as our guest pastor. Pastor Krey has been a pastor in the Lutheran Church since 1971, serving first in Berlin, Germany, and then serving congregations in New York, Pennsylvania, and the Bay Area. He also wrote and produced “Luther – The Musical” with his son Mark in 2017.

Our gospel text for today is from the first chapter of Mark. in this text, forces that would bring death and disease have taken hold of a man, yet they recognize Jesus and know what his power means for them. Jesus commands these forces to leave and people are amazed at his authority.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”, Johann Pachelbel

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Bells of Hope: “Celebration”, Arnold B. Sherman

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Mark 1:21-28

Sermon: Pastor Peter Krey

Sermon Hymn: “Healer of Our Every Ill”

The Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Minuet in G Minor”, J.S. Bach

Offering Response and Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Christians, Be Joyful”, J.S. Bach