FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Dec. 23, 2018 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten
Pre Worship:
“There is a Redeemer”
“Glorify Your Name”
“Open Up the Heavens”
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.
Gathering Song: “Majesty”
p. 203 Greeting
p. 203 Kyrie
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Word
First Reading: Micah 5: 2-5a
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
Psalm: Luke 1: 46b-55 (read responsively, verse by verse)
Silence for reflection
Second Reading: Hebrews 10: 5-10
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 1: 39-45
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Sermon
#251 Hymn of the Day: “My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness”
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: “Give Thanks”
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:
“I Love You Lord”
“Draw Me Close”
“Holy, Holy”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
Sending Song: “I Hear a Sound”
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: Jim & Sharron Pope and Kevin & Darlene Bathgate
Lesson Reader: Connie Peters
Counters: Bruce Gillespie & Ron Leiren
Dec. Altar Guild: Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 23rd 9:00 am Worship Service
6:00 pm Service at Pioneer Lodge
Monday Office Closed
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday Office Closed
10:00 am Christmas Day Service
Wednesday Office Closed
8:00 pm AA Meeting
Saturday 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast
2:00 pm Senior’s Tea
Sunday 30th 10:00 am Worship Service
- · 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.
- · 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
- · 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.
