Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

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1 Third Sunday of Advent Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, 5:00 pm Sunday Dec. 16, 2018, 8:30 am Sharing the Shepherd s Love With All of God s Children Welcome to Worship! The presence of the Lord in your midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the Lord in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one more powerful than John, even with his winnowing fork in his hand, is good news and cause for exultation for us who are being saved. Great joy is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) GoodShepherdBismarck.com Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. PRELUDE On the altar are the Holy Communion kits which are taken to our people who, for a variety of reasons cannot attend worship, to help them share in our celebration of the Lord s Supper. WORDS OF WELCOME LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES Lord Jesus, you continue to do great things for us. Give us your gift of peace as we await your coming. Amen. ORDER FOR CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the Lord of Israel who comes to set us free, the mighty Savior who comes to show mercy, the Dawn from on high who guides us into peace. Amen. Let us come before God in confession. Silence is kept for reflection. To you, O God, 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 Savior. Amen. 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. Amen.

2 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule ENTRANCE HYMN Gather Us In Saturday 5 p.m. Heritage Sunday 8:30 a.m. Festival 9:45 a.m. Celebrate! 11 a.m. Celebrate! 6 p.m. The Well Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Worship Notes Thank you for spending this time in worship! Prior to worship you may find it helpful to bookmark the scripture readings in your pew Bible. Large Print Bibles and bulletins are available from the ushers. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ND) it is available for iphone and Android Smartphones. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. 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. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) GoodShepherdBismarck.com 2

3 KYRIE Thank You for your ministry today! Preaching Pastor Craig Schweitzer Presiding Sunday Pastor Julie Anderson Organist / Pianist Saturday Vicki Martel Sunday Karen Petersen Interpreter for the Deaf Cori Quist Available by request HYMN OF PRAISE All rights reserved. Used by permission. All Words & Music re-printed by permission. All Rights Reserved.. CCLI # OneLicense.net #A CVLI License # SundaysandSeasons.com. Augsburg Fortress Annual Liturgies License Worship questions or conversations contact: Peder Gulleson at peder@goodshepherdbismarck.com or

4 STEWARDSHIP MOMENT by Sue Fretland, Towner, ND In reply he said to them, Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise. (Luke 3: 11) Because we have so much it is hard for us to relate to this teaching of John the Baptist; but we must remember how blessed we are, and that God is the source of all we have. It is our privilege, as well as our duty, to share all that we have been given-our time, talents, and material wealth to further His kingdom. SALUTATION PRAYER OF THE DAY 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. A TIME WITH CHILDREN Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. OLD TESTAMENT READING Zephaniah 3:14-20 Page 981 in the pew Bible The prophet Zephaniah s message is mostly one of judgment for sin. This reading, however, which comes from the conclusion of the book, prophesies joy for Judah and Jerusalem. Judgment has led to repentance, and God s salvation is at hand. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT READING Philippians 4:4-7 Page 212 in the pew Bible Despite being in prison, Paul is remarkably upbeat as he writes this letter. Here, he urges his friends in Philippi to trust God with all their worries and concerns, with the hope they will experience God s joy and peace. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ALLELUIA What Feast of Love (please stand) What light of truth is offered here, what covenant from heaven? What hope of everlasting life, what wondrous word is given? This, this is Christ the king, the sun come down from heaven. Oh, see and hear and sing! The Word of God is given! GOSPEL READING Luke 3:7-18 Page 61 in the pew Bible John the Baptist heralds the mighty one who is coming. John teaches that preparation for God s reign is not a matter of identity but of bearing fruits of merciful justice, radical generosity, and vocational integrity. The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON 4

5 HYMN OF THE DAY Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers Ways to support GSLC s mission Kiosk Visit our Giving Kiosk in the Lobby/Narthex to set up a one-time gift. Text Set up a one-time or recurring donation by texting the amount you wish to give to AN ADVENT AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Written by GSLC s 8 th Grade confirmation students. All: We believe that God is Men & Boys: The One and Only God Women & Girls: The Highest Power Men & Boys: The Creator of Everything All: Love GSLC App Download the GSLC APP and use the Give button. You can manage and view your giving from the convenience of your smartphone! For more information please visit the church office or call Melanie at All: We believe that God Men & Boys: Sent His Son to die for everything Women & Girls: Will always listen and forgive us All: We believe that Jesus is Men & Boys: The Way, The Truth, and The Light Women & Girls: God in flesh Men & Boys: The Savior of all sin The Giver of salvation Women & Girls: The Lamb of God, the Bread of Life The Perfect Shepherd and Teacher All: The Word Men & Boys: Still good after being tempted and tortured Women & Girls: The Light of the world All: We believe that the Holy Spirit is Women & Girls: Jesus gift Men & Boys: Always with us and will never leave us All: The Spirit of God Men & Boys: Awesome Women & Girls: Guide Men & Boys: Advisor Women & Girls: Conscience All: The Holy Spirit fills us with love 5

6 PRAYERS OF GOD S PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE OF JESUS The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. MISSION & MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OFFERING PRAYER God of abundance, we bring before you the precious fruits of your creation, and with them our very lives. Teach us patience and hope as we care for all those in need until the coming of your Son, our Savior and Lord. Amen. OFFERING Our offering is a significant act of worship, and we now worship God through our giving. God s mission and ministry for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is completely dependent upon your faithful and generous giving. OFFERING SONG What Feast of Love 6

7 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Preface. It is indeed right we praise your name and join their unending hymn: THE SANCTUS WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE MEAL Jesus died and rose again, and in this sacrament, our Lord Jesus is present with us in a special and mysterious way. Everyone is welcome at the Lord s Table and may receive the gifts of bread and wine. Gluten-free wafers and grape juice are available by request. 7

8 HYMN Come Now, O Prince of Peace HYMN The King Shall Come Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING AND BENEDICTION May God direct your ways in peace, make you abound in love for one another and for all, and strengthen your hearts until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. 8

9 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. SENDING HYMN Joy to the World POSTLUDE 9

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12 Third Sunday of Advent Sunday Dec. 16, :45 and 11 am Sharing the Shepherd s Love With All of God s Children Welcome to Celebrate Worship! The presence of the Lord in your midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the Lord in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one more powerful than John, even with his winnowing fork in his hand, is good news and cause for exultation for us who are being saved. Great joy is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent. Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. PRELUDE On the altar are the Holy Communion kits which are taken to our people who, for a variety of reasons cannot attend worship, to help them share in our celebration of the Lord s Supper. WORDS OF WELCOME LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES Lord Jesus, you continue to do great things for us. Give us your gift of peace as we await your coming. Amen. ORDER FOR CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the Lord of Israel who comes to set us free, the mighty Savior who comes to show mercy, the Dawn from on high who guides us into peace. Amen. Let us come before God in confession. Silence is kept for reflection. To you, O God, 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 Savior. Amen. 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. Amen. SONG Here I am to Worship PRAYER OF THE DAY 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. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) GoodShepherdBismarck.com SONG Messiah

13 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Heritage Sunday 8:30 a.m. Festival 9:45 a.m. Celebrate! 11 a.m. Celebrate! 6 p.m. The Well Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Worship Notes Thank you for spending this time in worship! Prior to worship you may find it helpful to bookmark the scripture readings in your pew Bible. Large Print Bibles and bulletins are available from the ushers. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ND) it is available for iphone and Android Smartphones. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. A TIME WITH CHILDREN Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. NEW TESTAMENT READING Philippians 4:4-7 Page 212 in the pew Bible Despite being in prison, Paul is remarkably upbeat as he writes this letter. Here, he urges his friends in Philippi to trust God with all their worries and concerns, with the hope they will experience God s joy and peace. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL SONG Prepare the Way GOSPEL READING Luke 3:7-18 Page 61 in the pew Bible John the Baptist heralds the mighty one who is coming. John teaches that preparation for God s reign is not a matter of identity but of bearing fruits of merciful justice, radical generosity, and vocational integrity. The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON SONG OF RESPONSE You Are my King AN ADVENT AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Written by GSLC s 8 th Grade confirmation students. All: We believe that God is Men & Boys: The One and Only God Women & Girls: The Highest Power Men & Boys: The Creator of Everything All: Love We believe that God Men & Boys: Sent His Son to die for everything Women & Girls: Will always listen and forgive us All: We believe that Jesus is Men & Boys: The Way, The Truth, and The Light Women & Girls: God in flesh Men & Boys: The Savior of all sin The Giver of salvation Women & Girls: The Lamb of God, the Bread of Life The Perfect Shepherd and Teacher All: The Word Men & Boys: Still good after being tempted and tortured Women & Girls: The Light of the world All: We believe that the Holy Spirit is Women & Girls: Jesus gift Men & Boys: Always with us and will never leave us All: The Spirit of God Men & Boys: Awesome Women & Girls: Guide Men & Boys: Advisor Women & Girls: Conscience All: The Holy Spirit fills us with love Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) GoodShepherdBismarck.com 2

14 PRAYERS OF GOD S PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE OF JESUS The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. MISSION & MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OFFERING PRAYER God of abundance, we bring before you the precious fruits of your creation, and with them our very lives. Teach us patience and hope as we care for all those in need until the coming of your Son, our Savior and Lord. Amen. OFFERING AND SONG God With Us Our offering is a significant act of worship, and we now worship God through our giving. God s mission and ministry for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is completely dependent upon your faithful and generous giving. PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE MEAL Jesus died and rose again, and in this sacrament, our Lord Jesus is present with us in a special and mysterious way. Everyone is welcome at the Lord s Table and may receive the gifts of bread and wine. Gluten-free wafers are available by request and the chalice is divided to provide wine on the darker side and grape juice on the lighter side. SONG Step by Step Thank You for your ministry today! Preaching Pastor Craig Schweitzer Presiding Pastor Julie Anderson Worship Team Kim Ledger Angie Kutzer Sue Hoefs Nathan Sagsveen Bill Thompson Mike Gilbertson Griffin House Here I Am words and music by JASON GERMAIN and MARC MARTEL Messiah words and Music by Larry Olson 1989 Dakota Road Music Prepare the Way Text & Music: Jared Anderson 2004 Vertical Worship Songs; Admin. by Integrity Music, Inc. You Are My King Author:Foote, Billy James 1999 worshiptogether.com songs CCLI Song No God with Us words and music by: Barry Graul Bart Millard Jim Bryson Mike Scheuchzer Nathan Cochran Robby Shaffer 2007 Simpleville Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Wet As A Fish Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI Song # Step By Step by David Strasser 1991 BMG Songs, Inc./Kid Brothers of St. Grank Pub. The Heart of Worship words/music by Matt Redman 1999 Kings way s Thankyou Music Awesome God Words and Music by Rich Mullins 1988 BMG Songs, Inc. SONG The Heart of Worship All rights reserved. Used by permission. All Words & Music re-printed by permission. All Rights Reserved.. CCLI # OneLicense.net #A CVLI License # SundaysandSeasons.com. Augsburg Fortress Annual Liturgies License Worship questions or conversations contact: Peder Gulleson at peder@goodshepherdbismarck.com or

15 Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING & BENEDICTION May God direct your ways in peace, make you abound in love for one another and for all, and strengthen your hearts until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. SENDING SONG Awesome God DISMISSAL Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 4

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