FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec. 22, 2019 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten
Pre Worship:
“We Will Glorify”
“The Heart of Worship”
“How Majestic is Your Name”
Welcome
Gathering
Confession and Forgiveness
P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, the parent who rouses us from slumber, the shepherd who gathers us on the holy mountain, the deliverer who set us free.
C: Amen.
P: Let us come before the living God in confession.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: As we wait and watch for the promised day of salvation,
C: we open our hearts to you, O God. Search us and know us. Reveal all that we keep inside. To you, O God, we confess our sins, known and unknown. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us in your ways of justice and peace. Make us reflections of the radiant love of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
P: Beloved children of the Most High, you are gathered before the righteous judge who has mercy on all. Splash exuberantly in the waters of baptism, where sin is washed away in the river of life. Dwell peacefully in the loving arms of the one who nurtures all creation. Go forth boldly in the assurance that your sins are forgiven in the name of the one who is coming and is already here, + Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
C: Amen.
#264 Gathering Song: “Prepare the Royal Highway”
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 hinders our faith, that eagerly we may receive your promises, for you live and reign with Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Word
First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-16
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
Psalm: 80: 1-7, 17-19 (read responsively, verse by verse)
Silence for reflection
Second Reading: Romans 1: 1-7
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
p. 205 Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”
Holy Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-25
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Sermon
#416 Hymn of the Day: “At the Name of Jesus”
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: “Lord, You are More Precious”
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:
“Hallelujah My Father”
“Isn’t He”
“Jesus, You Are the Holy”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
#267 Sending Song: “Joy to the World”
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: Connie Peters
Music: Praise Team
PowerPoint/Sound: Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Harvey Pearson
Greeters: Phyllis Parker
Coffee Host:
Dec. Usher team: Brian Primeau fam., Wayne Curry fam. & Jan Nielsen
Communion Servers: Bruce Gillespie, Lorraine Hotton, Darcy Richels and Gib Balderston
Lesson Reader: Trina Meyaard
Counters: Bruce Gillespie & Ron Leiren
Dec. Altar Guild: Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 22nd 10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Tree Decorating
Tuesday 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Wednesday Office Closed
10:00 am Christmas Day Service
8:00 pm AA Meeting
Thursday Office Closed
Saturday 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast
2:00 pm Senior’s Tea
Sunday 29th 10:00 am Worship Service
- Special Appeal for December will be the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
- · 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.
- 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
