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2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Based on John 1:29-42a Rev. Anton Lagoutine

God has asked His people to change the world by sharing His word and His love with the people around us. However, sometimes instead of changing the world, we allow the world to change us. That happens often today, but it also happened back in the Apostle Paul's days. In fact, in our First Corinthians Bible study class tonight we will look at a shocking case of sexual immorality that was taking place inside that congregation. As has often happened, members of the church there started living like the unbelievers around them. What is the Church to do? Come join us at 7 p.m. tonight to learn more!

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Torn Open" Based on Mark 1:9-11 Rev. Scott Johnson First Reading: Isaiah 42:1–9 Epistle Reading: Romans 6:1–11 Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13–17 Opening Hymn: LSB # 400 "Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning" Hymn of Praise "Glory to God in the Highest" pg. 154 Sermon Hymn: LSB # 590 "Baptized into Your Name Most High" Response Hymn: LSB # 601 "All Who Believe and Are Baptized" Closing Hymn: LSB # 602 "The Gifts Christ Freely Gives" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Rev. Scott Johnson

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Torn Open" Based on Mark 1:9-11 Rev. Scott Johnson First Reading: Isaiah 42:1–9 Epistle Reading: Romans 6:1–11 Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13–17 Opening Hymn: LSB # 400 "Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning" Hymn of Praise "This is the Feast" pg. 155 Sermon Hymn: LSB # 590 "Baptized into Your Name Most High" Response Hymn: LSB # 601 "All Who Believe and Are Baptized" Distribution Hymns: LSB # 619 "Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior" LSB # 744 "Amazing Grace" LSB # 570 "Just As I Am" LSB # 643 "Sent Forth by God's Blessing" Closing Hymn: LSB # 602 "The Gifts Christ Freely Gives" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Organist: Barbara Hollo Pianist: Bruce Ingle

The Baptism of Our Lord Sunday Based on Mark 1:9-11 Rev. Scott Johnson

Please join us tonight at 7 p.m. at St. John's as our Thursday evening Bible study class resumes. Tonight, we continue our study of First Corinthians, and we look in particular at the life of discipleship that we were called into by our Lord Jesus Christ. Do you understand what Jesus means when He calls us to pick up our cross and follow Him? Please join us either in person or on our YouTube channel!

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Happy New Day!" Based on Luke 2:21 Rev. Anton Lagoutine First Reading: Numbers 6:22–27 Epistle Reading: Galatians 3:23–29 Gospel Reading: Luke 2:21 Opening Hymn: LSB # 527 "O Savior, Precious Savior" Sermon Hymn: LSB # 900 "Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love" Response Hymn: LSB # 524 "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" Distribution Hymns: LSB # 528 "Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" LSB # 922 "Go, My Children, with My Blessing" Closing Hymn: LSB # 895 "Now Thank We All Our God" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Rev. Anton Lagoutine

Circumcision and Name of Jesus Based on Luke 2:21 Rev. Anton Lagoutine

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Lord Give Me One More Year" Based on Luke 13:6-9 Rev. Scott Johnson First Reading: Isaiah 30:8-17 Epistle Reading: Romans 8:31b–39 Gospel Reading: Luke 13:6-9 Opening Hymn: LSB # 379 "O Come, All Ye Faithful" verses 1-3 Sermon Hymn: LSB # 733 "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" Response Hymn: LSB # 783 "Take My Life and Let It Be" Closing Hymn: LSB # 878 "Abide With Me" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

New Year's Eve Based on Luke 13:6-9 Rev. Scott Johnson

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "From His Fullness, We Have Received More Than Enough" Rev. Pless First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10 Epistle Reading: Hebrews 1:1-12 Gospel Reading: John 1:1-18 Opening Hymn: LSB # 379 "O Come, All Ye Faithful" Baptismal Hymn: LSB # 364 "Away in a Manger" Sermon Hymn: LSB # 380 "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Choral Offertory: "Baby Boy" Sr. Choir Response Hymn: LSB # 387 "Joy to the World" Distribution Hymns: LSB # 361 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" LSB # 366 "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" LSB # 370 "What Child is This" LSB # 374 "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" Closing Hymn: LSB # 368 "Angels We Have Heard on High" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Rev. Anton Lagoutine

BAPTIZED today is Leopold Rulue Lee, newborn son of Richard & Joanna Lee. Mary Johnson and Dan Bradtmueller are god-parents. David & Ashley Johnson and Jordan Merrifield are honorary god-parents. May God keep Leopold ever strong in his baptismal faith and enable us all to keep our promise to him.

Performed by St. John's Senior Choir

Performed by Emma Yount

The Nativity of Our Lord Rev. Pless

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "Where are You?" Based on Luke 2:1-7 Rev. Anton Lagoutine First Reading: Isaiah 9:2–7 Epistle Reading: Titus 2:11–14 Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Prelude: "Christmas Angel" Emma Yount Opening Hymn: LSB # 379 "O Come All Ye Faithful" Hymn: LSB # 370 "What Child Is This" Hymn: LSB # 374 "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" Sermon Hymn: LSB # 366 "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Offertory: "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Sr. Choir Hymn: LSB # 363 "Silent Night" (verse 3 will be sung without accompaniment) Distribution Hymns: LSB # 364 "Away in a Manger" LSB # 361 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" LSB # 368 "Angels We Have Heard on High" Closing Hymn: LSB # 387 "Joy to the World" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

The Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor The Rev. Anton Lagoutine, Assistant Pastor The Sermon: "And He Will Be Called 'Prince of Peace" Based on Isaiah 9:6 Rev. Scott Johnson First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7 Epistle Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Opening Hymn: LSB # 379 "O Come All Ye Faithful" Hymn: LSB # 368 "Angels We Have Heard on High" Solo: "There's A New Kid in Town" Valerie Smith Sermon Hymn: LSB # 364 "Away In a Manger" Special Music: "Christmas Angel" Emma Yount Response Hymn: LSB # 370 "What Child Is This?" Hymn: LSB # 363 "Silent Night" (verse 3 will be sung without accompaniment) Closing Hymn: LSB # 387 "Joy to the World" All rights to music have been authorized by the following: Streaming/Podcast License #100012094 Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Performed by Emma Yount

The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Night) Based on Luke 2:1-7 Rev. Anton Lagoutine