Third Sunday of Advent

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1 December 13, :30 am, 11:00 am Third Sunday of Advent Order of Worship G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Piano Trio K. 564 Movement Two (Andante) [W.A. Mozart] Karin Islip, violin; Lauren Root, cello; Will Simpson, piano ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Pastor McEachran HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ELW Hymn 257 Stanzas 5 and 6 INVOCATION AND LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (congregation is seated) ANTHEM Gloria Movement One [Antonio Vivaldi] Chancel Choir and Orchestra Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory be to God in the highest. (congregation stands) PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) II. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM David and Lindsey Cliffe present their child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Sponsors are Angela and Mark Friesen. CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Telyea W O R D FIRST LESSON Zephaniah 3:14-20 L We hear your word. Your Word is truth. Isaiah 12:2-6 (spoken responsively: A Assisting Minister; Congregation) SECOND LESSON Philippians 4:4-7 L We hear your word. Your Word is truth. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION People, Look East ELW Hymn 248 Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme 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. 1

2 A reading from Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 3:7-18 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Pastor Telyea HYMN OF THE DAY Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers ELW Hymn 244 I. APOSTLES CREED A We confess our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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. THE PRAYERS A Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING Gloria Movement Seven Domine Fili Unigenite [Antonio Vivaldi] Chancel Choir and Orchestra Domine Fili Unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Fili Unigenite Jesu, Unigenite, Unigenite, Jesu Christe. Only begotten Lord and Son of God, Jesu the Christ. Only begotten Lord and Son of the Father, Lord and Son of God, Lord and Son of God, Jesu the Christ. (congregation stands) OFFERTORY PRAYER 2

3 M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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. (congregation is seated) LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION The King Shall Come ELW Hymn 260 Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming ELW Hymn 272 On Jordan s Bank the Baptist s Cry ELW Hymn 249 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen and keep you in God s loving grace, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER S E N D I N G BLESSING (congregation is seated) ANTHEM Gloria Movement Twelve Cum Sancto Spiritu [Antonio Vivaldi] Chancel Choir and Orchestra A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE The King Shall Come [A. Davisson, Kentucky Harmony] Orchestra 3

4 P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor James N. McEachran Preaching Minister Pastor Wesley C. Telyea Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Ministers (I) Joanne Hinkle (II) Shana Nielsen Communion Assistants (I) Diane Hogle (II) Jan Bowerman Acolytes (I) Emily Andresen (II) Grace Cottrell Altar Guild Signe Wraith and Elmer Neu Greeters (I) Judi and George Miller Lector (I) Claudia Browers (II) Jean Wahlstrom Ushers (I) Rick and Jan West (II) The Carmichael Family Coffee Hosts Susan and Dennis Hegedus Chancel Choir Soprano Joan Tweten, Pat Kaald, Marlyn Thorpe, Erin Simpson, Nayna McLennan, Sharon Gurtel, Karen Grams, Kelly Weibel, Kristin Henry, Janell Erickson Alto C.J. Tatum, Vanessa Wiklie, Christine Zomorodian, Sue Short, Virginia Williams, Tricia Donhowe, Dana Nasby, Jean Wahlstrom, Jan Benson Tenor Rod Nelson, Dick Swaisgood, Tom Getzinger, Carl Nims, Bill Brueggemann Bass Dave Gindeland, Scott Lester, Steve Gorseth, John Donhowe, Jerry Leamer, Matthew Wetmore Orchestra First Violin Karin Islip, Barbara Spadavecchia, Vickie Nelson Second Violin Shelly Abner, Becky Soukup, Vishal Erling Viola Nancy McEachran, Carolyn Wyman Cello John Andresen, Lauren Root, Michelle Nelson, Christine Sears, Fred Clarke Bass Patrick Aubyrn Oboe Dennis Calvin Trumpet Jack Prindle Bassoon Penny Bugni Piano/Organ Elaine Koga Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. 4

5 BAPTISM: David and Lindsey Cliffe present their child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at the 11:00 am worship service. Sponsors are aunt and uncle, Angela and Mark Friesen. Grandparents are Sandra and Chris Badcon, and great-grandparents are Sue and Len Johnson. WORSHIP SERVICE CAPTIONING: Today, real-time captioning of the 11:00 am worship service is available, making our worship service accessible to those who are hard-of-hearing. You can use your smartphone or tablet to access the captioning (the sanctuary has a WiFi connection.) Go to: event/standrews/ (If you see a login page, the captioning is not yet active. Refresh your browser near the beginning of the worship service.) The website displays real-time captions of what is being spoken in the service, similar to closed captioning on television. W E L C O M E TODAY AT SAINT ANDREW S KNITWITS (Knitting as Witnesses) The KnitWits are a fellowship group whose primary mission is to provide items of comfort that are knit or crocheted. They meet today, December 13, 9:45 am, in 322/Conference Room All are welcome! Contact Dianne Chong for more information. CHILDREN S CHOIR: Next Sunday, December 20, our Children s Choir will once again be helping to lead worship. The final rehearsal is today, December 13, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in 215/Music Room. For more information, contact Children s Choir Director Erin Simpson. NEXT SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S SPECIAL WORSHIP MUSIC/PROGRAM: The Children s Christmas Program and Children s Choir will be a part of both worship services. We will worship together while the children share the Good News of the birth of Jesus through the Gospel and music. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: All Sunday School children are invited to participate in this year s Christmas Program next Sunday, December 20, at both worship services. Rehearsals for the program will be next Saturday, December 19, at 9:00 am. If your child is available and interested in participating in the program through the story, please contact Director of Discipleship Ministries Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org. HEALING PRAYERS: Please note that Healing Prayer stations during Holy Communion will not be available next Sunday. They will be offered during the 9:30 am worship service on Sunday, December 27. 5

6 SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: Our Sunday Concert Series begins with Ring, Little Bells, a concert by Bells of the Sound, a premier handbell choir. The jingle from Santa s sleigh, the pealing from the church tower - bells little and large are an integral part of Christmas throughout the world! This magical program is filled with the delightful klingelingeling of handbells. From Away in a Manger to Feliz Navidad - and of course, Jingle Bells - you ll be ringing with Christmas spirit in no time! The concert is next Sunday, December 20, at 4:00 pm in 213/Sanctuary. As always, the concert is free and open to the public. Saint Andrew s members Bryant and Vanessa Wilkie are members of Bells of the Sound. ADVENT AT SAINT ANDREW S ADVENT: As we come together again to wait for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ we gather around the theme A Light in the Midst of Darkness. This theme is all about seeing and naming God in a world where Sin overwhelms. As we draw closer to recalling the birth of Jesus we are reminded that He will come again, and when He returns, the darkness will be turned to light, our fears will be overcome, and our hope fulfilled. ADVENT DEVOTIONALS: The Program Staff has written a devotional book for Advent. Copies are in the Narthex. A PDF file that can be downloaded to your electronic device is also available; visit and select the link 2015 Advent Devotion Book from the home page. Devotionals for children and families are in the Narthex. ADVENT MID-WEEK WORSHIP is on Wednesdays, December 16, and 23. Soup Supper is served at 6:15 pm in 301/Fellowship Hall North. Thank you to Health and Wholeness Ministry for providing soup on December 16. They will be serving Taco Soup. Holden Evening Prayer is at 7:00 pm in 213/Sanctuary. Our devotional words focus on the book of Isaiah, with Pastor Paul E. Hoffman as our devotional leader. Pastor Hoffman served as Pastor of Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church until his retirement in May He is a pastor, author, and teacher. December 16: Isaiah 35:1-10 December 23: Isaiah 7:10-16 Volunteers are needed to serve the Soup Supper on Wednesday, December 23. Sign up in the Narthex or contact the church office, , if you can help. SPECIAL ADVENT OUTREACH: Uniforms for MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) Students: We can clothe a Maasai girl in her new uniform at MGLSS. A $50 contribution purchases an outfit which includes 2 logo t-shirts, a khaki skirt, a red sweatshirt, a pair of black shoes, 3 pairs of socks, and 3 pairs of underwear. These will be washed weekly and well-cared for to last for 2 years. Then they get the waist adjusted on their skirt (they grow quite a bit during those years!) and 2 new t-shirts. See the display in the Narthex. Fifty outfits are needed. Checks can be made payable to Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church with MGLSS Uniforms on the memo line. Place cash donations in an envelope designated MGLSS Uniforms. Donations can be put in the offering plate or returned to the church office. Then, please take one of the little girl figures off the display in the Narthex. It lets us know how many have been clothed and gives you a tree ornament as a prayer reminder for these young girls as they begin their educational journey. For more information, contact Jean Wahlstrom. SOCKS FOR COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE: Dorcas Circle is collecting new, white crew and tube socks. We collected 190 pairs of socks in November to help those served by Compass Housing Alliance stay warm this winter. Continue to bring donations to the Sox Box in the Narthex; let s fill it up several more times! We will collect socks through January 3, For more information, contact Linda Willenberg. 6

7 CHRISTMAS AT SAINT ANDREW S CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP: We will have three services on Christmas Eve. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIMES Family Worship (no Holy Communion), 4:00 pm Worship with Holy Communion, 6:30 pm (Chancel Choir) Worship with Holy Communion, 9:00 pm (Handbell Choir) CHRISTMAS EVE PRELUDE MUSIC: We welcome all children and teens to consider sharing a piece for the prelude music to the 4:00 pm worship service on Christmas Eve. The piece does not have to be Christmas themed but can be something you played in a recital. Contact Dr. Will Simpson, will@salchome.org or , if you would like to participate or for more information. CHRISTMAS DAY: There is no worship service on Christmas Day. The church office will be closed. YOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRIES (SUNDAYS AT 9:45 AM) SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL (age 2 through grade 5): All children are invited to join our Sunday Church School classes, held during the Education Hour at 9:45 am. All classes meet downstairs in the Education Wing. Two-year olds through Kindergarten students begin each Sunday with Music in Room 106. The SCS office is located on the lower level near the narthex stairs. Students who are new to our congregation are asked to come to the SCS office to register and receive a class assignment. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION (ABC) (grades 6-8): Classes are on Sundays at 9:45 am. Those students new to our congregation are asked to contact Pastor Telyea for more information. CROSSWALK (grades 9-12): Join us at 9:45 am on the couch side of the Youth Room. Today we are having our Christmas Party and white elephant gift exchange! Please note that we not meet again until January 3. YOUTH REGISTRATION FORMS: Saint Andrew s has one registration form that includes medical information and permissions. This form is used for all Education, Youth, and other activities at Saint Andrew s for Complete one form per family. Paper copies of the form can be found in the Narthex on the bulletin board near the church office. Return completed forms to the church office. The form is also ONLINE as an interactive PDF form; it can be found at Complete the form and SAVE it to your computer. Either the form to info@salchome.org or print and return the form to Saint Andrew s. Please note: If you completed a form for and saved it on your computer, you can submit that form. Open it and update the school year, Today s Date, and make any other necessary changes. Return the form via or print and return the form to Saint Andrew s. SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) December 13 and 20 ONCE IN TIME...THE BIRTH STORY OF JESUS IN LUKE S GOSPEL Presenters: Pastor James McEachran and Pastor Wesley Telyea 301/Fellowship Hall North Join Pastors McEachran and Telyea as they unravel and reweave Luke s account of the birth of Jesus. This is a time of shared conversation around Luke 1 and 2. It also serves as an introduction to the Gospel of Luke, from which most of the Gospel Readings come in the liturgical year. 7

8 ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room It is never too late to join the adventure of seeing into the Gospel of Luke. Our theme is Luke, from the Inside Out. We began our study on the mount of the Transfiguration, Luke 9: It is as if Jesus journey to the Cross is like an exodus event in the Old Testament. Our study continued to listen to Jesus words about the cost of discipleship, Luke 9: Then, the sending of the seventy to be in mission, Luke 10:1-24. We will continue this week the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus teachings on prayer, Luke 10:25-11:28. This will be our LAST class for We will resume again on Tuesday, January 5, with Jesus being challenged by the Pharisees, Luke 11:14-12:12. Bring your favorite translation and join in the fun. FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-8): Sunday Night Fire Force Sundays, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 319/Youth Room TODAY, December 13: Sunday Night Fire Force Christmas Party with White Elephant Gift Exchange. Search the depths of your closet and bring your tacky, silly, ridiculous gift item (wrapped). Please spend a minimum amount of money on your gift; ideally it will cost you $0!! YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES SUMMER 2016 MISSION TRIPS: Next Summer, both Fire Force and God Squad will go on Mission Trips. To sign up and for information, contact Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org. The God Squad trip is open to youth currently in grades We are going on a PNW (Pacific Northwest) tour with service learning and adventure June 25 - July 1or 3 (return date to be determined by January). The Fire Force trip is open to youth currently in grades 6-8. The trip dates are July 31 - August 5 with Idaho Servant Adventures. OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Y EASTSIDE WINTER SHELTERS: The Each month, we collect one food item in the Eastside Winter Shelters are run by Congregations Corner of Blessing. All donations go to EFP to help for the Homeless (CFH), and the Sophia Way in feed those in our community who are hungry. In partnership with Catholic Community Services. December, our focus is canned soup (vegetarian/ CFH s shelter is for single, adult men, and is vegan soups and low-sodium soups are especially located at th Avenue NE, Bellevue. The needed.) For more information, contact EFP, 206- Sophia Way/CCS shelter accepts all women, , or visit with or without children, as well as fathers Y THE SOPHIA WAY: The Sophia Way helps with children. The women s/family shelter is homeless women journey toward independence at Redmond United Methodist Church and a home of their own. Household items such NE 80th Street, Redmond. People who visit are as coffee pots, hair dryers, blenders, eating provided with a hot meal and a safe place to sleep. and cooking utensils, and dishes (Corelle-type, The shelter for men is in need of blankets and unbreakable and lightweight) are needed for towels, which can be brought to the CFH offices women who have recently been placed into (located at Saint Andrew s.) Meals at both shelters apartments. Drop donations into the basket near the are also needed; visit elevator in the narthex. Contact Cheryl Jurrus or com/go/60b0f48adaf2ba02-winter to sign up and Beverley Watt for more information.. for more information. 8

9 Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL GRADUATE BEGINS UNIVERSITY: Naishiye Eliakimu, whom the Tuesday Morning Men and Saint Andrew s Men s Ministry (SAM) have supported since she began MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS), has graduated with high honors and earned admission to University of Dar es Salaam, Mkwara Branch, in Iringa, Tanzania. The Men s Ministry feels strongly led to continue to support her education, which for next year is over $2000. If you wish to join us in supporting her, please make checks payable to Saint Andrew s and note Men s Ministry - MaaSAE Student Support in the memo line. Place donations in the offering plate or return to the church office. Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: We rejoice at the continued scholarship support of 18 students currently being funded by members/ groups of Saint Andrew s at MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) and at university in Tanzania! There will be 25 new Form One students needing scholarship help beginning next January. A full scholarship for a student, Forms One through Four (grades 8 11), is $1,000; a half scholarship is $500. If you can help sponsor a student, contact the church office. If you cannot provide a full- or half-scholarship, any donation amount is welcomed and needed. Make a contribution to Saint Andrew s with MaaSAE Scholarship in the memo line. Donations are combined until a half- or full-sponsorship level is reached, and then the funds are forwarded to Operation Bootstrap Africa. Y COLLECTIONS: Dorcas Circle, Health and Wholeness Ministry, and Outreach and Servant Ministries welcome your contributions for the following ministries. Place donations in the baskets near the elevator in the narthex. Sewing kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR): fabric (three yards or more per piece), thread Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR): bath-size towels (dark color, lightweight, 27 x52 maximum size), bath soap (4 to 5 ounce, in original wrapping), large sturdy combs, nail clippers (metal, attached file optional), adult-size toothbrushes Supplies for Compass Housing Alliance: travel-sized soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, Q-tips, feminine hygiene products, new/never used combs and brushes, new/never used nail files, new/never used nail clippers, new and gently used towels, pillows and pillow cases, twin sheets, adult-size, new, white crew socks Supplies for the Sophia Way women s shelter: fragrance free laundry detergent and dryer sheets, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, paper napkins, foil, plastic wrap, and facial tissue SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander Every Tuesday, 6:30 am, Room 212 The Tuesday Morning Men s group is going BACK TO BASICS! We will spend a few weeks reacquainting ourselves with Martin Luther s Small Catechism. Join us any Tuesday at 6:30 am! Ì The 2016 FLOWER CHART is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Please take a moment to reserve your Sunday. Ì O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Lutheran Saints) is a fellowship of members and friends of the congregation who meet on the third Tuesday of every month for friendship and an awesome potluck. Newcomers are always welcome! Join us on December 15 at 11:45 am. Dr. Will Simpson will lead our annual Christmas Sing-a-long. Thank you to our hosts, Pat and Paul Kaald. 9

10 Ì CHALLENGE 2016: Following a very successful Commitment Weekend, we are pleased to report that we have received 157 pledges amounting to $624,939. We continue to welcome the intent of each person as we grow the ministry we share in this place. Commitment/pledge cards are in the Narthex. Completed cards can be returned to the offering plate or church office. You can also make your commitment on-line; visit stewardship.salchome.org and select On-line 2016 Commitment/Pledge Form. On-line pledges are submitted directly to Accounting Assistant Russ Stark and are completely confidential. Ì MEMBERSHIP: Are you interested in becoming a member of Saint Andrew s? New members will be received early in the new year. If you are interested or just want more information, please contact Pastor McEachran or Pastor Telyea. Ì END OF YEAR OFFICE HOURS: Please note that the church office will be open from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon only on December 28, 29, 30, and 31. The church office will be closed January 1. Ì END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS: To be counted for 2015, contributions need to be dated December 31 or earlier. If mailed, they need to be postmarked by December 31. If brought to church, they need to be received no later than January 3. Ì INCLEMENT WEATHER: If the weather gets wild and traveling is treacherous, you may wonder if events at church are on as scheduled or cancelled. To get updates to the schedule, phone the church, or go to the Saint Andrew s website,, and click on Inclement Weather Updates from the home page. NEW: Instead of printing the financial report in the VOICE, the report will be in the bulletin one Sunday each month. Monthly Stewardship and Finance Update Contributions and Expenses Ending November 30, 2015 November Budget November Actual 2015 Year-to-Date Actual 2015 Annual Budget Contributions/Income $ 80,437 $ 82,247 $ 830,913 $ 974,153 Expenses 84,054 81, , ,153 Surplus/(Deficit) $ (3,617) $ 965 $ 8,836 $ 0 As of the end of November we are in a good financial position with income exceeding expenses. However, we are mindful that December also has the highest expenses of the year. Our Finance Committee is developing the proposed 2016 Operating Budget. Congregational pledges are an integral part of this planning. Currently, pledging for 2016 is lagging behind last year. We have received 157 pledges totaling $624,939 compared to 181 pledges for $701,774 in If you have not yet pledged, we encourage you to prayerfully consider doing so. Your support and gifts to Saint Andrew s for our mission and ministries are greatly appreciated! 10

11 For Sunday, December 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20 Servers for December 20 Presiding Minister: Pastor James McEachran Acolytes: Preaching Minister: Pastor Wesley Telyea (I) Sydney Holmes (II) Addie Nickel Assisting Ministers: Altar Guild: (I) Josh Rudolph (II) Josh Rudolph Carolyn Haralson, Janan Twito Communion Assistants: (I) Lynn Mack (II) Art Gurtel 11