SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY February 16, 2025

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY February 16, 2025 AS WE GATHER The people of Israel contended with the Lord in the wilderness (Ex. 17:1-7). They were dissatisfied with His provision. In the same way, the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1-16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord does not wish to deal with us on the basis of what we deserve but on the basis of His abounding grace in Christ. The first—those who rely on their own merits—will be last. “For they were overthrown in the wilderness” (1 Cor. 10:5). But the last, those who rely on Christ, will be first. For Christ is the Rock (1 Cor. 9:24-10:5). He is the One who was struck and from whose side blood and water flowed that we may be cleansed of our sin. ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 3 Ringing of the Bell Hymn of Invocation 555 (stz. 1-5) Invocation p184 Confession/Absolution p184 †The Service of the Word † Introit p8 of bulletin Kyrie p186 Gloria in Excelsis p187 Salutation/Collect p189 Old Testament p 59 Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95:1-9 Front of Hymnal Epistle Reading p957 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5 Alleluia/Verse p190 Holy Gospel p825 Matthew 20:1-16 Apostles Creed p192 Hymn of the Day 555 (stz. 6-10) Sermon Offertory p643 Offering (please sign attendance book in pew) Prayer of the Church † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p194 Sanctus p195 Lord’s Prayer p196 The Words of our Lord p197 Pax Domini p197 Agnus Dei p198 Distribution Hymns 617,761,648,693 Nunc Dimittis p199 Thanksgiving p200 Salutation and Benedicamus p201 Benediction p202 Hymn to Depart 811