THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Dec. 16, 2018                                                                                                      10:00 am

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Three

Pre Worship:

#245             “Creator of the Stars of Night”

#259             “Fling Wide the Door”

#251             “My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness”

#241             “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You”

 

Welcome                                                        

Gathering 

Confession and Forgiveness

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.

#239           Gathering Song: “Hark, the Glad Sound”

p. 138          Greeting

 

p. 138          Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

 

P:                Let us pray…

Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; 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: Zephaniah 3: 14-20

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God. 

                   Silence for reflection

                   Psalm: 12: 2-6 (read responsively, verse by verse)

 

                   Silence for reflection

                   Second Reading: Philippians 4: 4-7

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God.

                   Silence for reflection

 

p. 142           Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia” 

                     Holy Gospel: Luke 3: 7-18

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ

 

                   Silence for reflection

 

                   Children’s Program

 

#249            Hymn of the Day: “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry”                                                                                                             

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 

#256             Offering Song: “Comfort, Comfort Now My People”

A:                 Offering Prayer

p. 144           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. 144           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. 145           The Lord’s Prayer 

p. 146           “Lamb of God” (sung)

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace.

 

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

#254             “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

#773             “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”

#685             “Take My Life, That I May Be”

#439             “Soon and Very Soon”

 

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction 

                     Announcements

 

#244              Sending Song: “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believer"

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:                             Dr. Pope

PowerPoint/Sound:           Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Harvey Pearson

Greeters:                           

Coffee Host:                     Gloria Sebastian-Powell

Dec. Usher team:              Brian Primeau fam., Wayne Curry fam. & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:         Bruce Gillespie, Connie Peters, Gib Balderston & Sheryl Lokseth

Lesson Reader:                 Darlene Bathgate

Counters:                         Kevin Bathgate &

Dec. Altar Guild:              Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels

 

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 16th          10:00 am         Worship Service with Sunday School Program

                           11:30 am         Soup Lunch and Silent Auction

Tuesday               10:00 am         Coffee Group

                           7:00 pm           Council Meeting

Wednesday           12:00 pm         Advent Study

                            8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Sunday 23rd          10:00 am         Worship Service     

                           6:00 pm           Service at Pioneer Lodge

  • ·         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 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
  • ·         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

 

  • ·         Pastor Greg will be out of the office January 7th through 14th and will be back in the office January 15th.  In case of emergency, please contact the church office or Pastor Dave.