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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 1 & 4, 2026

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH – LCMS

700 Main St.  P.O. Box 220   Clyman, WI  53016  

Rev. Daniel L. Bohn & Church 1(920) 341-2025 – shepherdatzion@gmail.com

Worship Times: Sundays – 8:30am & Wednesdays – 7:00pm

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Music – Dee Dee Wille       Elder – Greg Schwartz / Wed: Ralph Kohlhoff

Bulletin Announcements: Email: zionclyman@gmail.com

Congregation Information: Neal Kohlhoff Email: neal.kohlhoff50@gmail.com

Altar Guild for February: Erica Goehl                                                               Thank you.

 Guests.  Welcome to Zion.  We are happy to have you worship with us.  Please sign our guestbook located in the Narthex.  About Holy Communion:  We welcome to the Lord’s Table all who have repented of their sins and seek to amend their sinful life; all who believe that Jesus is truly present in, with, and under the bread and the wine; and all who believe that through the words “given and shed for you” forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given.  If this is your confession and you are a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, then come with a thankful heart and join us.   If you are a visitor and would like to commune, please talk with Pastor Dan before the service.  To help in preparing to receive Holy Communion open the front cover of the Burgundy hymnal or turn to pages 329 & 330.  Gluten free wafers are available, please talk with an Elder or Pastor before the service if you would appreciate them.

As We Gather In our Gospel-“The Beatitudes” we hear the word blessed or blessing used many times by our Lord.  It is also used in our liturgy and hymns.  Its Old English meaning is bloedsian, “to make something sacred.”  In the Germanic dialect, it originally meant “to make sacred in marking with blood.”  We hear that echoed in a hymn based on 1 John.  “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin”  We are truly blessed though the blood of Jesus to be children of God here and for all eternity!

Ringing of the Bell and Welcome

Hymn “In the Cross of Christ, I Glory”  LSB 427

Invocation – In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.   Amen.

Opening Sentences – Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Confession and Absolution – Let us now make confession of our sins to God, our gracious heavenly Father.   All:  Eternal God, we confess that by nature we are sinful people.  We give in to sinful thoughts, sinful words, and sinful actions.  We have transgressed Your law in many ways by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.  We do not daily live the life You have called us to live or follow in Your will.  Because of our sins and our sinfulness, we deserve Your punishment now and for eternity.  Gracious God, in Your mercy, forgive our sin and restore us to a full and joyful relationship with You through the merits of Jesus, our Lord.  Direct our days by Your Holy Spirit that we may joyfully follow Your will and gladly obey Your commandments as Your redeemed people, bringing the brightness of Your light our Lord, Jesus Christ to this sin darkened world.

As a called and ordained servant of the Lord Jesus, in His stead and by His command,   I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the X  Son and of the Holy Spirit.         Amen

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.  Be at peace.     Thanks be to God.  Amen.

Kyrie – In peace let us pray to the Lord.   Lord, have mercy.   For the Peace from above and for our salvation.  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, have mercy.     For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.         Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.   Amen

Hymn of Praise – This is the Feast  LSB 155

Psalm of the Day – Psalm 1 – Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.  He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.      The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.  Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.        Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.  Amen.  For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Collect of the Day – 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.  Amen

Old Testament Reading – Micah 6:1-8 – Hear what the Lord says:  Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.  Hear, you mountains, the indictment of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth, for the Lord has an indictment against his people, and he will contend with Israel.  “O my people, what have I done to you?  How have I wearied you?  Answer me!  For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.  O my people, remember what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the Lord.”  “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high?  Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?  Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil?  Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”  He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Epistle or New Testament Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 – For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”  Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law?  Where is the philosopher of this age?  Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?  For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.  Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.  For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.  Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called.  Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.  But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.  God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.  It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.  Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Gradual and Verse – Alleluia.  Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!  Alleluia.

Gospel Reading – Matthew 5:1-12 – The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fifth chapter.  Glory to you, O Lord.      Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.  And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.  “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.  “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.  “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”  This is the Gospel of the Lord.       Praise to You, O Christ.

We Confess our Faith using the Third Article of the Apostle’s Creed –  The Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed is focused on the Holy Spirit and the ways in which the work of the Spirit blesses our lives. Often given the heading “Sanctification,” the Third Article presents and emphasizes what matters for our spiritual lives now and forever.      All:   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 everlasting.  Amen.               What does this mean?       All:   I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.  In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.  In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers.  On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.  This is most certainly true. 

Hymn  “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word”  LSB 904

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

We gather our Tithes and Offerings

* Service of the Sacrament *

Preface – The Lord be with you.    And also with you.    Lift up your hearts.  We lift them to the Lord.    Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.   It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Sanctus  LSB 161

Prayer of Thanksgiving – Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, who in giving Your only Son, Jesus Christ, to accomplish our salvation, has manifested Your grace and Your glory.  We thank You for the sacrifice made by our blessed Lord for our salvation and for the blessed Meal set before us.  Gather us now at Your Holy Table as Your invited and beloved guests. Joined together in the name of our Lord and in the communion of saints, we pray You to send Your Holy Spirit upon us to sanctify and renew us in body and soul for the sake of Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.    Amen.

The Words of our Lord – Consecration of the Elements

Proclamation of Christ – As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.  Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.   All:  O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

The Lord’s Prayer – 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; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever.       Amen.

Pax Domini   LSB 163 – The peace of the Lord be with you always.          Amen

Agnus Dei    LSB 163

We Celebrate our Lord’s Supper

 Distribution Hymns

“Son of God, Eternal Savior”                              LSB  842

“Not What These Hands Have Done”                          LSB  567

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”                         LSB  425

Post Communion Canticle – Thank the Lord  p.164

Post Communion Collect – Blessed are You, heavenly Father, for You have once again fed and nourished us at Your Table through the body and blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. As Your pilgrim people, strengthen and support us so that we may continue to proclaim Your love to all the world.  In this Epiphany season, keep before us the vision of the brightness of Your glory, and bring us at last to Your eternal kingdom, where You live and reign with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.    Amen

Benediction

Hymn “Jesus Sat with His Disciples”       LSB  932

YES IN CHRIST        Saying Yes With Our Treasures

Attendance/Communed: 1/25/2026 = 39/38    1/25/2026 = 11/11     

Giving: 1/25/2026: Envelopes = $1340                               

Memorial:     Current Trustee Project: $100 for Eli Dornfeld from Tim Dornfeld

CHOIR PRACTICE will be held on Wednesday night @ 6pm.

QUILTERS meet on Thursdays from 11am to 2pm. You do not have to know how to sew as there are many non-sewing tasks to be completed. All are welcome to join us.

ELDERS will meet on Tuesday February 3^rd @ 6pm.

2025 Church Annual Reports can be emailed to zionclyman@gmail.com. If you have questions, please contact Beth Baehmann. Reports Needed:  Archivist, Elder, Secretary, Sunday School (with new name), & Treasurer.

Wish these members a Happy Birthday

Erica Goehl 2/4     Sharon Callies 2/9      Caden Matson 2/11       Jennifer Furlong 2/13       Pat Haase 2/18                 Chris Lamp 2/18         Lisa Faltersack 2/21

Anniversary Blessings to these members

Larry & Linda Feilbach 2/3     Neal & Kris Kohlhoff 2/14

2026 Lenten Series:  “It is Finished”

Each week we will look at the Prophecies of Zechariah which Jesus fulfilled during the events of Holy Week and what they mean for us, God’s children.

 Our WEDNESDAY midweek Lenten service schedule will be:

Feb 18^th: Ash Wednesday Soup Supper @ 6pm / Service @ 7pm

Feb 25^th: Service @ 7pm

March 4^th: Soup Supper @ 6pm  / Service @ 7pm

March 11^th: Service @ 7pm

Mar 18^th: Soup Supper @ 6pm  / Service @ 7pm

Mar 25^th: Service @ 7pm

HOLY WEEK:     April 2^nd: Maundy Thursday @ 7pm

April 3^rd: Good Friday @ 1pm

Easter Sunrise service @ 6:30am & Easter service @ 8:30am

Breakfast in between Easter services

2026 Offering Envelope Numbers

New offering/giving envelope numbers for 2026 can be found on the tables in back of church and in the Narthex. Be sure to check your NEW NUMBER as the numbers have changed.

Lenten Soup Suppers

We will be having soup suppers at 6pm on the following Wednesdays:

February 18^th – Ash Wednesday, March  4^th, & March 18^th    

Come early and enjoy an hour of fellowship before worship.  The signup sheets for all 3 Lenten soup suppers are on the white table behind the pews if you would like to contribute.

Please keep the following in your Special Prayers:

We pray for a member who just found out they have cancer and will be starting treatments soon.

Bev Schwantes’s niece Barb Hensler who is recovering from a major surgery.

Dick & Rita Weisjohn’s grandson Brandon Thomas whose wrist surgery went well and we pray that it heals quickly.

 Kadyn-granddaughter of Rick and Patty Maas who is home recovering after testing.

 Scott-Nephew of member Harry Beggs who continues to need healing and prayers after getting frostbite in his fingers.

 We keep in our prayers all in our congregation who recently had surgery, waiting for test results, and are in need of healing and comfort.

 

2026 Church Officers

President: Neal Kohlhoff                            Vice President: Ralph Kohlhoff

Head Elder: Dave Stuebe                           Treasurer: Mark Bubolz

Head Trustee: Chris Lamp                        Secretary: Connie Kreitzman

Archivist: Tracy Schwartz                           Sunday School (New Name): Erica Goehl

 

Large print bulletins can be printed.  If you would like one, let Beth or Pastor know.