Immanuel Lutheran Church Love Live Give. it s all about the relationships

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1 Immanuel Lutheran Church Love Live Give it s all about the relationships

2 Warm Christian greetings to all who chose to worship together today. May the Lord accept our worship. May each of us find our burdens lighter, our hearts uplifted, and our faith enriched.

3 Holy Communion is open to all who confess Jesus as Lord and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

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5 Immanuel Lutheran Church is collecting shoes! Shoes will be shipped to Belize and distributed by our Mission Team in June of Shoes must be solid and in good shape. Gently used and new shoes, size Toddler 10 through adult 10, are needed. Closed-toe shoes preferred. Drop off shoes at Immanuel (512 5 th St NE) or Fabulous Fridays THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & DONATIONS!

6 Immanuel Lutheran Wee Care Preschool Registration School Year Immanuel Lutheran Church th St. NE Independence weecare@immanuelindee.com 3-Year-Olds Classes offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2 sections: 8:25-11:25 AM & 12:10-3:10 PM Children must be 3 by September 15, 2018 $100 Monthly Tuition (Scholarships Available) *$25 Registration Fee for each child* 4-Year-Olds Classes offered Tuesday - Friday 2 sections: 8:15-11:15 AM & 12:00-3:00 PM Children must be 4 by September 15, 2018 Free Tuition

7 Christmas at Immanuel Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship 4:00, 6:00, 11:00 p.m. (Special Christmas Music before each Service)

8 Special Worship Schedule Dec 24: 4:00, 6:00, 11:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Dec 25: CHRISTMAS - No Services Dec 29: Dec 30: 5:30 Service of Lessons & Carols 8:00 am Fellowship/Story Hour 9:00 Service of Lessons & Carols

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10 Boots for Kids Shalom Circle is collecting new or used boots in good and clean condition for children who have a need of them at the elementary schools. A box is located in the entry for your donation. Thank you!

11 Guest WiFi Access Network: Immanuel_Guest Password: lovelivegive

12 Bible Basics Did You Know? The first tenth of a person s or family s yield given to a religious organization is called what? A) Proportionment B) Tithe C) Tax

13 Prelude A time to prepare your hearts and minds for worship

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15 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

16 You Are Holy ELW No. 525 You are holy, you are whole. You are always ever more than we ever understand. You are always at hand.

17 Blessed are you coming near. Blessed are you coming here to your church in wine and bread, Raised from soil, raised from dead.

18 You are holy, you are wholeness, You are present. Let the cosmos praise you, Lord!

19 Sing hosanna in the highest! Sing hosanna! Sing hosanna to our God!

20 You are holy, you are whole. You are always ever more than we ever understand. You are always at hand.

21 Blessed are you coming near. Blessed are you coming here to your church in wine and bread, Raised from soil, raised from dead.

22 You are holy, you are wholeness, You are present. Let the cosmos praise you, Lord!

23 Sing hosanna in the highest! Sing hosanna! Sing hosanna to our God!

24 Go Tell It on the Mountain ELW No. 290 Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev rywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

25 While shepherds kept their watching O er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.

26 Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev rywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

27 The shepherds feared and trembled When, lo, above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior s birth.

28 Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev rywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

29 Down in a lonely manger The humble Christ was born; And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn.

30 Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev rywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born! Text: African American spiritual, refrain; John W. Work Jr., , stanzas, alt.

31 LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE ELW Hymn No. 240 Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah vss. 1-4

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33 CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS L: With humility we confess our sins before God and one another. Pause for silence and reflection. L: God of promise and hope, C: So often we fall short, failing to be all that you have created us to be. We pester you with questions, Why? and Where are you? We lack faith in your promises of deliverance and hope. Forgive us for all that we have done to harm you, others, and ourselves.

34 Walk with us in this time of Advent, so that through our journey we may be made clean. L: Our holy Lord God knows we are weak, frail creatures. Yet God loves us and refuses to give up on us. Because of God s persistence we are made new again and again. Receive today the entire forgiveness of all your sins. Walk with God on your human journey, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

35 Holy Communion is open to all who confess Jesus as Lord and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine. WORDS OF INSTITUTION

36 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.

37 INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: You restore our souls, O God. Feed us now on your nourishing body and blood, that we would be beacons of light in a dark world. Come to the Lord s table and enjoy the fellowship of your sisters and brothers in Christ.

38 I Wonder, As I Wander I wonder as I wander, out under the sky, how Jesus the Savior did come for to die for poor ord n ry people like you and I. I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.

39 When Mary birthed Jesus, all in a cow s stall. came wise men and farmers and shepherds and all. and high from the heavens a star s light did fall; the promise of the ages it then did recall.

40 If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing. a star in the sky or a bird on the wing, or all of God s angels in heav n to sing he surely could have had it, cause he was the king.

41 I wonder as I wander. Out under the sky. How Jesus the Savior did come for to die For poor ord n ry people like you and I. I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.

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43 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen. POST-COMMUNION PRAYER P: It is only through Your grace, O Lord, that we are able to approach Your table, C: and it is only through Your Son s mercy that we are forgiven. Empower us to share that same grace and mercy with all of creation. Amen.

44 READING MATTHEW 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

45 She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means, God is with us. When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. L: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD.

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64 Offering Joseph s Song

65 BLESSING P:Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C: Amen!

66 Jesus Messiah He became sin, Who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness

67 He humbled Himself, And carried the cross Love so amazing Love so amazing

68 Jesus Messiah; Name above all names Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel

69 The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

70 His body the bread, His blood the wine Broken and poured out, All for love

71 The whole earth trembled, And the veil was torn Love so amazing Love so amazing

72 Jesus Messiah; Name above all names Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel

73 The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

74 All our hope is in You All our hope is in You All the glory to You, God The light of the world

75 Jesus Messiah; Name above all names Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel

76 The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

77 Jesus Messiah; Name above all names Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel

78 The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all The Lord of all! CCLI song# copyright2008 sixsteps Music/worshiptogether.com Songs

79 SENDING P: God is good C: all the time! P: All the time C: God is good! P: And all God s people said C: Amen!

80 Copyright 2018 Clergy Stuff, Published by Clergy Stuff, 8621 Poplar Bridge Curve, Bloomington, MN New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.