SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec. 9, 2018 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten
Pre Worship:
“My Peace”
“Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”
“Blessed Be the Lord, the God of Israel”
Welcome
Gathering
P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, +one God, the Lord of Israel who comes to set us free, the mighty Saviour who comes to show mercy, the Dawn from on high who guides us into peace.
C: Amen.
P: Let us come before God in confession.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: To you, O God,
C: we lift up our souls. You know us through and through; we confess our sins to you. Remember not our sins; remember us with your steadfast love. Show us your ways; teach us your paths; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
P: Children of God, come with joy and draw water from the well of salvation. Remember the gift of baptism: your sin is washed away in the name of + Jesus; you belong to Christ; you are anointed to serve. Stand up and raise your heads! The reign of God is near.
C: Amen.
#532 Gathering Song: “Gather Us In”
p. 203 Greeting
p. 203 Kyrie
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Word
First Reading: Baruch 5: 1-9
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
Psalm: Luke 1: 68-79 (read responsively, verse by verse)
Silence for reflection
Second Reading: Philippians 1: 3-11
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
p. 205 Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”
Holy Gospel: Luke 3: 1-6
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Blessing of Sunday School
Sermon
#264 Hymn of the Day: “Prepare the Royal Highway”
p. 104 Nicene Creed
A: Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
A: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
Meal
Offering
Offering Song: “We’re So Thankful”
A: Offering Prayer
p. 206 Great Thanksgiving
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Preface for Advent
p. 206 Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .
Eucharistic Prayer
P: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.
C: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
p. 208 The Lord’s Prayer
p. 208 “Lamb of God” (sung)
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray.
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.
Communion
Communion Songs:
“Robe of Righteousness”
“Behold He Has Come”
“Open Your Eyes”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
Sending Song: “Blessed Be Your Name”
A: Dismissal
Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book). Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S CCLI Licensing #407530
THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY
Presiding Minister: Pastor Greg Anderson
Worship Assistant: Sheryl Lokseth
Music: Praise Team
PowerPoint/Sound: Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Harvey Pearson
Greeters:
Coffee Host: Beth Zazula
Dec. Usher team: Brian Primeau fam., Wayne Curry fam. & Jan Nielsen
Communion Servers: Dwayne & Connie Baird, Ellen Gleich and Lorraine Hotton
Lesson Reader: Trina Meyaard
Counters:
Dec. Altar Guild: Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 9th 10:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School
6:00 pm Service at Wild Rose Manor
Tuesday 10:00 am Coffee Group
Wednesday 12:00 pm Advent Study
2:00 pm TLCW Afternoon Bible Study
8:00 pm AA Meeting
Thursday Joy Chapel
Friday Parish Caller Deadline
Sunday 16th 10:00 am Worship Service with Sunday School Program
11:30 am Soup Lunch and Silent Auction
- · Special Appeal for December will be the Salvation Army. If you give to this appeal, please write “Special Appeal” in the memo of the cheque or on the envelope.
- · The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held during Service on Dec. 16th. Following Service there will be Soup and a Silent Auction/Raffle. All are welcome.
- · The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School. The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.
- · Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church. Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently. In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.
- · Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service? * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available. Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit. * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.
- · Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office.
- · If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.
- · The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea. PowerPlus number: 1323-4978 Thanks!! Chelsea
Our Sunday Prayers: The Synod Worship and Arts Ministry Team offer a weekly diary of prayers and intercessions for each Sunday of the Church Year. When we join our prayers with our sisters and brothers in the Synod, we include the following:
Offices and Ministries of the ELCIC and its Auxiliaries
Offices and Bishops of the Synods
Deans and Areas of the Synod
Campus Ministries of the Synod
Congregations of the Synod
Missions and Special Ministries within Canada
Conventions and Assemblies of the ELCIC and Synods
Partner Churches of the ELCIC within Canada
Schools and Educational Ministries of the ELCIC
Our Companion Synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Columbia
