Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ!

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1 Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ! We thank God that you have joined us this morning for worship. If you are visiting with us, we thank God you are here and pray our worship together will be a mutual blessing. If you are looking for a church home, we hope Abiding Savior can meet your needs. Please introduce yourself to one of the Pastors. We ask both members and visitors to kindly fill out attendance cards and pass them to the center aisle. The ushers will gather them during the Sermon Hymn which follows the Children s Message. Feel free to add a prayer request for the Pastor to include in the congregational prayer. We love children here at Abiding Savior. Parents are encouraged to sit in the front pews so that young children can see what is happening during worship. If you should want to make use of our cry room or nursery, please ask one of our ushers for directions. Ministers Rev. Glenn Lucas... Pastor Mrs. Donna Lucas... Principal Pam Howard... Preschool Director Chris Rogers... Music Director & Organist Kyle Salesky.Director of Family and Youth Ministries Don Harrell, Hank Hellfeld... Deacons Call Us Church Office... (949) School Office... (949) Preschool Office... (949) On the Web...

2 Worship Service of Word and Song First Sunday in Advent Sunday, December 2, :15 a.m. WELCOME Please stand. OPENING SONG New Doxology Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Chorus: Let earth and heavenly saints proclaim The pow r and might of His great Name; Let us exalt on bended knee; Praise God, the Holy Trinity. Praise God, praise God, praise God, who saved my soul; Praise God, praise God, praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise to the King, His throne transcends; His crown and Kingdom never end; Now and throughout eternity. I ll praise the One Who died for me. Chorus Twice Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Words & Music by Thomas Ken, Genevan Psalter & Thomas Miller Copyright 2008 Gateway Create Publishing All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI Song # CCLI License # INVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Worshippers are invited to kneel for the Confession and Absolution. Those who desire not to kneel may sit or stand. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. Most merciful God, 2

3 we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. 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. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. 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. Pastor: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, Who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING JEREMIAH 33: Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD is our righteousness. Oceans ceans You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail. And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand. SONG O Refrain: And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves. When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine. Your grace abounds in the deepest waters Your sov reign hand will be my guide. Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You ve never failed and You won t start now. Refrain Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior. Sing Three Times I will call upon Your name Keep my eyes above the waves. My soul will rest in Your embrace I am Yours and You are mine. Admin. By Capitol CMG Publishing All rights reserved Used by permission CCLI Song # CCLI License #

4 EPISTLE READING 1 THESSALONIANS 3:9-13 What thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith? Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. Please stand for the Reading of the Holy Gospel. THE HOLY GOSPEL LUKE 21:25-36 And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. And he told them a parable: Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. Worshippers are invited to stand and share the peace of the Lord with each other. Children can come down to the chancel steps for the children s message. CHILDREN HILDREN S MESSAGE Prayer and member/guest cards will be collected during the singing of the following song: SONG God Of Wonders Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky, The heavens are Your tabernacle; Glory to the Lord on high. Chorus: God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy; the universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy; Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of heaven and earth. 4

5 Early in the morning I will celebrate the light. And as I stumble in the darkness I will call Your name by night. God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy; the universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy; Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of heaven and earth. Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth. Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth. Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth. Chorus Lord of heaven and earth. Words & Music by Marc Byrd & Steve Hindalong Copyright 2000 Meaux Mercy/Storm Boy Music. Administered by EMI Christian Music Publishing. All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI Song # CCLI License # THE SERMON Pray For Faith During These Times Luke 21:34-36 REV EV. GLENN LUCAS APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. GATHERING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS God doesn t need our money, but in His grace He gives us the privilege to be stewards of everything He has entrusted to our care. We can do more together than separately. As one body in Christ, our congregation has agreed to offer our first fruits to support ministries and missions that enable us to communicate Christ s love to everyone, everywhere; and our love for Him. Your sacrificial gift enables this holy work. MUS USICAL OFFERING Lead Me To The Cross Savior I come, quiet my soul, Remember redemption s hill, Where Your blood was spilled, for my ransom. 5

6 Chorus: Everything I once held dear, I count it all as loss. Lead me to the cross, where Your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to You. Oh, lead me. Lead me to the cross. To Your heart. To Your heart. To Your heart. To Your heart. Lead me to the cross, where Your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to You. Oh, lead me. Lead me to the cross. Words & Music by Brooke Fraser Copyright 2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. by Integrity s Hosanna! Music) All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. CCLI Song # CCLI License # RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS THE PRAYERS Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. After each petition the prayer concludes: Pastor: Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Jesus Christ, our Lord. We pray together, 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 for r ever and ever. Amen. BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen! 6

7 CLOSING SONG Joy Of The Lord Though the tears may fall, my song will rise, My song will rise to You. Though my heart may fail, my song will rise, My song will rise to You. While there s breath in my lungs I will praise You, Lord. In the dead of night, I ll lift my eyes, I ll lift my eyes to You. When the waters rise, I ll lift my eyes, I ll lift my eyes to You. While there s hope in this heart I will praise You, Lord. Chorus: The joy of the Lord is my strength! The joy of the Lord is my strength! In the darkness I ll dance, In the shadows I ll sing, The joy of the Lord is my strength! Repeat When sorrow comes my way, You are the shield around me. Always, You remain, Like courage in the fight. I hear You call my name. Jesus, I am coming, Walking on the waves, reaching for Your light! Chorus Twice Words & Music by Ed Cash, Rend Collective Copyright 2015 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) All rights reserved Used by permission CCLI Song # CCLI License # Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Indented names are the children of each family Joining our Abiding Savior Family this weekend: Daniel Carrillo Keri Carrillo Noah Carrillo Logan Carrillo Gavin Carrillo Nolan Carrillo Don Harrell Abby Lozano James Jacobs Lynda Jacobs Lily Jacobs Evelyn Jacobs Summer Plummer Mary Lou Rempert New Members: Please note that you now have a Narthex Mailbox. Check it for your offering envelopes if you don t already have them. 7

8 Flowers The flowers which grace our altar this weekend are dedicated to the glory of the Lord by Frank and Lori Beniche in celebration of their wedding anniversary. Keep in Your Prayers Prayers for strength and healing, guidance and blessing for: Elizabeth Hurley Jeanne Kelly Brad Lucente Crystal Nylander Brett Riedlinger Brian Adams Terri Green Alexander Hernandez Betsy Hotsko Patricia Howard Lee Seib Junko Shiki Denice Soresi Eileen Stewart Maggie Winn We pray for those who are ill: Irene Fabre Larry Reimnitz Lou Torres Etsuko Busker Rosemary Colburn We pray for those who are recovering: Jeff Conrad Rocky Hewitt June Thomas Prayer Partners Listen to what s needed. Pray for what s needed. People who wear this badge have been trained to lift up your joys and sorrows in private prayer. Look for them and feel free to pray with them! 8