Christ the King Lutheran Church

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1 Christ the King Lutheran Church SW Bull Mtn Rd Tigard, OR (fax) Pastor Dorothy Cottingham Ministers All Baptized Members Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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3 WELCOME TO CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH We welcome all who worship with us this morning. We want to extend a special welcome to our guests and ask that you sign the worship registration slip found in your bulletin with your name, address and phone number, listing any special requests. You may drop it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. Members, please fill out the worship registration with your name so that we have a record of your attendance. You only need to give other details if they have changed recently. Ushers and greeters are available to provide assistance. A Welcome Minister will identify themselves during our worship. If you are a visitor we would like to present you with a small gift. We hope your experience today is worshipful. May you feel God s love and presence here today. In the narthex you will find: Large print bulletins Personal listening devices Restrooms, handicap accessible Children s Church Boxes to keep little hands busy; please return after the service Looking ahead to December 16 th biblical texts: Advent 3 Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 25:1-10 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 1:57-80

4 CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 10:30 a.m. December 9, 2018 ELW Setting 1 PRELUDE Bethlehem Morning Morris Chapman CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS GATHERING En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

5 GATHERING SONG (ELW No. 251) APOSTOLIC GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

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7 PRAYER OF THE DAY Blessed God, who danced in our hearts, filling us with the knowledge of your presence: let your proclamation sing forth from us as it sang from the lips of Hannah, Elizabeth, and Mary, announcing the coming of your promise and the fulfillment of your desire; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Sit LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe. You call all nations to walk in your light and to seek your ways of justice and peace, for the night is past, and the dawn of your coming is near. Bless us as we light the second candle of this wreath. Rouse us from sleep, that we may be ready to greet our Lord when he comes and welcome him into our hearts and homes, for he is our light and our salvation. Blessed be God forever. Amen. ADVENT HYMN (ELW No. 240) Sing Verse 2 only

8 READINGS FROM HOLY SCRIPTURE (All texts are from The Message Translation) FIRST READING I Samuel 2:1-10 Hannah prayed: I m bursting with God-news! I m walking on air. I m laughing at my rivals. I m dancing my salvation. 2-5 Nothing and no one is holy like God, no rock mountain like our God. Don t dare talk pretentiously not a word of boasting, ever! For God knows what s going on. He takes the measure of everything that happens. The weapons of the strong are smashed to pieces, while the weak are infused with fresh strength. The well-fed are out begging in the streets for crusts, while the hungry are getting second helpings. The barren woman has a houseful of children, while the mother of many is bereft God brings death and God brings life, brings down to the grave and raises up. God brings poverty and God brings wealth; he lowers, he also lifts up. He puts poor people on their feet again; he rekindles burned-out lives with fresh hope, Restoring dignity and respect to their lives a place in the sun! For the very structures of earth are God s; he has laid out his operations on a firm foundation. He protectively cares for his faithful friends, step by step, but leaves the wicked to stumble in the dark. No one makes it in this life by sheer muscle! God s enemies will be blasted out of the sky, crashed in a heap and burned. God will set things right all over the earth, he ll give strength to his king, he ll set his anointed on top of the world!

9 Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING Romans 12: Love from the center of who you are; don t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle Don t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they re happy; share tears when they re down. Get along with each other; don t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don t be the great somebody. Word of God, Word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW s103) Sung by congregation P El Santo Evangelio según Lucas, capítulo uno. P C The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the 1 st chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. ( Gloria a ti, oh Señor!)

10 HOLY GOSPEL Luke 1: In the sixth month of Elizabeth s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. His name was Joseph, and the virgin s name, Mary. Upon entering, Gabriel greeted her: Good morning! You re beautiful with God s beauty, Beautiful inside and out! God be with you She was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. But the angel assured her, Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son and call his name Jesus. He will be great, be called Son of the Highest. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David; He will rule Jacob s house forever no end, ever, to his kingdom. 34 Mary said to the angel, But how? I ve never slept with a man. 35 The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Highest hover over you; Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy, Son of God And did you know that your cousin Elizabeth conceived a son, old as she is? Everyone called her barren, and here she is six months pregnant! Nothing, you see, is impossible with God. And Mary said, Yes, I see it all now: I m the Lord s maid, ready to serve. Let it be with me just as you say. Then the angel left her.

11 39-45 Mary didn t waste a minute. She got up and traveled to a town in Judah in the hill country, straight to Zachariah s house, and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly, You re so blessed among women, and the babe in your womb, also blessed! And why am I so blessed that the mother of my Lord visits me? The moment the sound of your greeting entered my ears, The babe in my womb skipped like a lamb for sheer joy. Blessed woman, who believed what God said, believed every word would come true! And Mary said, I m bursting with God-news; I m dancing the song of my Savior God. God took one good look at me, and look what happened I m the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy, set apart from all others. His mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before him. He bared his arm and showed his strength, scattered the bluffing braggarts. He knocked tyrants off their high horses, pulled victims out of the mud. The starving poor sat down to a banquet; the callous rich were left out in the cold. He embraced his chosen child, Israel; he remembered and piled on the mercies, piled them high. It s exactly what he promised, beginning with Abraham and right up to now. 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months and then went back to her own home. P: El evangelio del Salvador. P: The Gospel of the Savior. C: Praise to you, O Christ.

12 Sit CHILDREN S SERMON Pastor Dorothy SPECIAL MUSIC Heaven Gonna Touch the Earth Choir by David Lantz III SERMON Pastor Dorothy Stand HYMN OF THE DAY (ELW No. 265)

13 APOSTLES CREED With the whole church, let us confess our faith. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION A As we await the coming of Christ, we pray in hope for the church, the world, and all of creation. A brief silence. A Prepare your church to share the good news, life-giving God. Put your word within us and dwell among us. Send us out to proclaim the mercy and salvation that abides in you. Hear us, O God. C A C A C A C Your mercy is great. Protect the creation, life-giving God. Sustain the mountains and hills. Restore the rivers. Give us wisdom and compassion to care for wilderness areas and urban ecosystems. Move us to care for your creation in all its forms and richness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Purify the hearts of all people, life-giving God. Remove the hate that lives within us and among us. Mold us into peacemakers. Raise up leaders rooted in your love and fed by your word. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Comfort all who hurt, life-giving God. Wrap them in your tender care. Remember the forgotten and send us out to share your love with them. Be with the wandering, the worried, and the woeful. We pray especially for those on our prayer list (see back page). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

14 A C A C P C Bless this congregation, life-giving God. Give strength and joy to worship leaders, musicians, and our altar guild as they prepare the way for the celebration of the Christ child s coming among us. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. For what else do the people of God pray... We remember the generations who have shown us your faithfulness, life-giving God. Shine your light on those who mourn and prepare us for that day when we will see you face-to-face. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Confident that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, we bring to you these prayers and those unspoken, in the name of Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. SHARING OF THE PEACE P La paz del Señor sea siempre con ustedes. P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. (Y también contigo.) Sit ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME MINISTER MEAL **OFFERING

15 OFFERTORY HYMN (sing verses 3 & 4) (ELW No. 257) OFFERTORY PRAYER A Let us pray. C Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

16 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give thanks we praise your name and join their unending hymn: TABLE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

17 THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Communion will be served by Common Cup and Intinction (dipping your bread into the chalice). Gluten-free wafers and non-alcohol juice is also offered. Please indicate your preference to those who are serving. All are welcome at the Lords table. INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Sit COMMUNION

18 COMMUNION HYMN (ELW No. 254)

19 COMMUNION HYMN (ELW No. 293) Stand COMMUNION BLESSING P May this body and blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in to life everlasting. C Amen

20 POST COMMUNION CANTICLE (Sing verse 2 only) (ELW No. 247) PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A Let us pray, C God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. SENDING BLESSING SENDING P C P C P C The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. Amen. The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dios todopoderoso, Padre, Hijo e Espíritu Santo, los bendiga ahora y siempre. Amén. The God of all grace bless you now and forever. Amen.

21 SENDING HYMN (ELW No. 248) A C Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying Aaron Shows

22 THINGS HAPPENING AT CHRIST THE KING ADVENT SOUP SUPPER & SONG Advent mid-week Soup Supper & Song will be held in the Rainbow Room on Wednesday evenings until Christmas. Gather at 6pm for soup & bread and 7pm for scripture & song. There are sign-up sheets in the narthex to volunteer to bring food. Service dates are Wednesdays, Dec. 12, 19. POINSETTIA S If you would like to donate a poinsettia in memory of a loved one ($8.50 each), envelopes are available from the poster in the narthex or call the church office. Fill out form and place it in the offering plate. CHRISTMAS SERVICES Christmas Jazz Vespers, Dec. 23 rd, 5pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24 th, 7pm Christmas Day Festival Worship, Dec. 25 th, 9am (Please notice change in time) 2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES A new process for 2019 giving envelopes is being implemented. We are asking that you consider how many envelopes you think you will use during the year, or if you will use them at all. Starting today and continuing through the month of December, Financial Secretary, Patti Risdal will be available in the narthex to assist you with your planning and selecting your offering envelopes. You may also stop by the office, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm and get them from Linda. GIVING FROM YOUR ABUNDANCE We want our church building to reflect the values our congregation embodies. By refreshing the space in which we gather to worship and greet people, our surrounding will amplify that positive and warm greeting we extend to all. A Capital Fund campaign will raise the funds necessary to complete the renovations, beginning with new carpet. Envelopes for your contribution are available on the Kiosk in the Narthex to drop in the offering bag. READY FOR ADVENT? Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke wishes to share some short, video devotions with you. Find them at the Oregon Synod ELCA Facebook Page, the synod website, or the synod office at office@oregonsynod.org they will put you on a "devotions only" mailing list. Joy!! OUTREACH FOOD BARREL Are you aware that there is a barrel in the narthex for non-perishable food items? All donations go to the King s Kindness Food Pantry of the Vineyard Church. They distribute food every Thursday to people in our community in need. Thank you for your support with this outreach.

23 COOKIE VOLUNTEERS There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk for volunteers to help provide cookies for coffee fellowship following worship each Sunday. This ministry involves bringing 5-6 dozen cookies (do not need to be homemade), putting the cookies on trays, (available in the kitchen), and taking the cookies on a rolling cart into the Rainbow Room. Thank you for your help! THIS WEEK (Dec. 9 16) AT CHRIST THE KING: TODAY: Choir practice, 9am; 2 nd Sunday of Advent Worship Service 10:30am; Service of Prayer for Healing 5pm. TUESDAY: Book of Faith, the Gospel according to John, 7pm. WEDNESDAY: Advent Soup Supper, 6pm and Scripture & Song, 7pm. FRIDAY: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7:30 pm. NEXT SUNDAY: Choir Practice 9am; Worship Service 10:30am; Home Communion; Council - 12:15pm. LOOKING AHEAD: Advent Soup Supper (6pm) & Song (7pm), Wednesdays: Dec.12 & 19; Christmas Jazz Vespers, Dec. 23 rd, 5pm; Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service, 7pm; Christmas Day Festival Worship, 9am (note change in time). Serving In Worship Today Next Week Greeters Katie Gutow, Katharine Weber Del & Suzanne Metcalf Ushers Steve Larsen, Doug Birkeland Marge Papke, Tim Burr Lay Assistant Brian Liebenstein Ruth Rusnak Acolyte Rachel Doss Ethan Klein Teacher Tim Burr Jan Cornutt Welcome Minister Jane Hershberger Del Metcalf Coffee Host Valerie Briggs Jane Hershberger Nursery Breeanna Ingram Breeanna Ingram Altar Care Lauri Stollberg Leanne Klein Musician Craig Jones Craig Jones Presiding Minister Pastor Dorothy Cottingham Pastor Dorothy Cottingham December 2, 2018 WEEKLY GIVING NOVEMBER GIVING Attendance 58 $4,250 $16,565 From Sundays and Seasons.com Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # Scriptures from (NRSV) New Revised Standard Version and The Message Bible.

24 Please place your Worship Registration & Prayer Requests in the offering plate along with your offering. You are also invited to add your own prayers during the Prayer of the Church. May pray for you or someone you know? When you have a prayer request you may either place a written prayer request in the Prayer Request Box, talk to Pastor Dorothy or contact Jeanne Durbetaki and the prayer chain will be activated. Prayer requests will be published in the Sunday bulletin and included in the Prayers of the Church for the following three weeks. If you wish to extend the publication of your requests, please call the church office before Thursday of each week. Prayer requests are also added to the Prayer Chain s list and they will remain on the prayer list until an update is received indicating it is appropriate to remove that person s name. Please remember to follow up your prayer requests with an update. Pastor Dorothy s address is pastordorothy@tigardlutherans.com and cell # in case of emergency. Those in our Prayers: Mano Anduha Jr., Julie Skirvin & Mark Rickart, Harold Lyda, Gladys & David, Shawna, John & family, Jessica Rayes, Susan Bullard, Keith Griswold, Calli Luikart, Kathy Becker, Paul Brown, Mary Rennebohm, Anson Holt, Mike Kluthe, Izick Moore, Peter Durbetaki, David Stude, Dan Aamodt, Kris Westersund, Jack Brown, LaVey Lund, Estela Burtch, Dawn Stell, Susan Johnson, Bob Brink, Humphrey Chai, Bruce McLean and Rose Ann Lof. OUR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Pastor Herb Newcomer Alice Nilsson Lorraine Winthers Rose Ann Lof Jerry Gleason Erna Cooke Bob Brink MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Christ the King Lutheran Church is to: WELCOME all people with God s unconditional love. CELEBRATE Jesus Christ and each other, GROW in faith through the Holy Spirit and SERVE human and community needs.