THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec. 17, 2017 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Service of the Word
Pre Worship:
#254 “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
#245 “Creator of the Stars of Night”
#241 “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You”
#244 “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers”
Welcome
Gathering
#259 Gathering Song: “Fling Wide the Door”
p. 138 Greeting
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the words of your prophets, that, anointed by your Spirit we may testify to your light; 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: Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
Psalm: 126 (read responsively, verse by verse)
Silence for reflection
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
p. 142 Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia”
Holy Gospel: John 1: 6-8, 19-28
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Children’s Christmas Program
#281 “Silent Night, Holy Night”
#290 “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
#277 “Away in a Manger”
#249 Hymn of the Day: “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry”
A: Prayers of Intercession
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
#240 Offering Song: “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah”
A: Offering Prayer
p. 145 The Lord’s Prayer
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
#239 Sending Song: “Hark, the Glad 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
Music: Dr. Pope
PowerPoint/Sound: Janice Warr/Gloria Sebastian-Powell
Greeters: Janet, Ainsley, & Leland Stewart
Coffee Host: Gloria Sebastian-Powell
Dec. Usher team: Brian Primeau fam. & Jan Nielsen
Lesson Reader: Don Mayer
Counters: Kevin Bathgate &
Dec. Altar Guild: Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels
Please Pray for: Trinity Lutheran, Westlock
St. Matthews Lutheran, Spruce Grove
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 17th 10:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School Program
11:30 am Soup Lunch & Silent Auction
Tuesday 10:00 am Coffee Group
Wednesday 8:00 pm AA Meeting
Sunday 24th 10:00 am Worship Service/Fourth Sunday of Advent
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Children’s Story
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Monday 10:00 am Christmas Day Service
- · 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
