Redeemer Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 2507 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-4112, (210) 735-9903, (210) 735-2868 FAX Web Site: http://www.redeemersatx.com Sing, Choirs of Angels! December 10, 2017 2 nd Sunday in Advent Divine Service Setting 4
- 2 - Pastor: Michael Bailey Organists: Carolyn Gisler & Kathlyn Gerhardt Prelude Carolyn Gisler Advent Wreath Collect: Second Sunday of Advent All: Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The Opening Hymn Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming... #359 Confession and Absolution... pg 203 The Introit..... pg 204 The Kyrie....... pg 204 The Salutation and Collect of the Day.... pg 205 THE LESSONS The First Lesson Malachi 4:1 6 1 For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the LORD of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. 2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. 3 And you shall tread down the
- 3 - wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts. 4 Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. 5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. 6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God. The Epistle Lesson Romans 15:4 13 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name. 10 And again it is said,
- 4 - Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people. 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him. 12 And again Isaiah says, The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope. 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. 14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15 But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Please rise The Alleluia and Verse. pg 205 The Holy Gospel Luke 21:25 36 Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke, the 21 st chapter. Congregation: Glory to You, O Lord. 25 And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the
- 5 - roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. 29 And he told them a parable: Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 34 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. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 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. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Congregation: Praise to You, O Christ. Nicene Creed... pg 206 Please be seated The Hymn: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You.. #334 The Sermon... Malachi 3:16-4:2
- 6 - Prayer of the Church.. pg 207 The Offerings Received An Advent Prelude.... Cheryl West Service of the Sacrament The Preface..... pg 208 The Sanctus.. pg 208 Prayer of Thanksgiving..... pg 209 The Lord s Prayer.... pg 209 The Words of Our Lord.... pg 209 Pax Domini...... pg 209 The Agnus Dei.... pg 210 The Distribution Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come...... #332, v.1-7 Nunc Dimittis.. pg 211 Post Communion Collect.... pg 212 The Benedicamus and Benediction....... pg 212 The Closing Hymn: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns. #348 Postlude Carolyn Gisler A WARM WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! We gather together to worship our loving God, and receive guidance and strength to live as His children and do His will in our daily lives. In all of our activities we are endeavoring to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ in such a way that others will want to know and love Him as we do. It is our prayer that your worship on Sunday was meaningful,
- 7 - and that you felt our warm welcome. We invite you to join us often for worship and study of God s word. In this loving fellowship, there is a place for YOU! Communion Statement: In Christ s name we welcome those who commune with us today. In the Lord s Supper we receive Christ s body and blood in, with, and under the bread and wine. (1 Corinthians 10:17, Because there is one bread, we who are many are one Body, for we all partake of the one bread. ) The blessings of the Lord s Supper are Forgiveness of our sins and the strengthening of our faith. If you believe as we do, but are not a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, we ask that you speak to the Pastor before communing. Redeemer s Mission Statement: Redeemer Lutheran Church exists for the sole purpose of preaching, teaching, promoting, sharing, and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that through us God s Holy Spirit might work to make others His Disciples. Please join us on Saturday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. for prayer time, study or a movie! The schedule will be on our web site. Please Pray For: (These folks would love to hear from you) Josefina Gomez. 733-3334 Dorothy Heath.. 684-1954 Edna Moellering (former member). 733-8718 Petra Oquendo. 685-5984 Ruth Szentes.. 342-5690
Lourdes Vargas 849-5491 Warren Kellerman - in Morningside Manor Serving Redeemer Today: Altar Guild: Lynda Villejo Ushers: Steve Nahnsen, Fritz Norman, Tait Norman Communion Assistant: Bill Gisler - 8 - Pastor Bailey will be in the office, as follows: Tuesdays: December 12, 19, 26 Saturdays: December 16 Office hours will be from 9:00 to 2:00 unless otherwise announced. Pastor Bailey s cell phone number is 509-731-2904. Special Holiday Services Schedule: Children s Message: December 17, 10:15 a.m. Christmas Eve: December 24, 7:00 p.m. Christmas Day: December 25, 10:15 a.m. Did you know that our Sunday sermons are digitally recorded and can be heard on our Redeemer website? First Baptist Church of Sutherland, Texas Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will coordinate the receipt of funds to assist the church and community of Sutherland, Texas in this tragedy. Donations may be sent to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (and earmarked "First Baptist-Sutherland"). Shepherd of the Hills Associate Pastor Doug Bielefeldt lives near Sutherland and will be spearheading the outreach to the people of that church and community.
- 9 - Help for Haven's Inn We are collecting coats, jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts for men, of any size range, for Haven's Inn, a neighborhood special-needs housing ministry. We will be collecting these throughout the month of November. Please drop them off in the narthex in the designated collection box. LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES Lutheran Hour- WOAI (1200 AM station) on Sunday mornings at 6:00 a.m. The Alpha Course The Alpha course is an evangelistic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is a basic tool to share Jesus with someone who has no idea of who God is, or Jesus or all the other stuff. It is also a refresher for your life and everyone is welcome, so invite a friend to join you. It is described by its organizers as "an opportunity to explore the meaning of life". Alpha courses are being run in churches, homes, workplaces, prisons, universities and a wide variety of other locations. The course began in Britain and is being run around the world by various Christian denominations. We will begin this course at Redeemer Lutheran on January 6th at 10:15 AM. There is no cost for the materials. Please keep your pledges up to date.
- 10 - Stewardship Sentence: December 10 Advent 2 Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction. God s Word was given to us to bless us. The Bible warns us of our sin and points us to Christ for our salvation. The Bible also instructs us as to how to live out our Christians lives this is the third use of the Law. As Christians we should welcome this instruction in humble faith: we know that Christ has saved us, know we want to know how to live lives of faith that are pleasing to Him. Lectionary Summary: The Lord Comes on the Last Day The day on which our Lord returns will be a great and awesome day (Mal. 4:5). For He will come in a cloud with great power and glory. To the wicked and the proud, it will be a Day of judgment that will set them ablaze (Mal. 4:1). The signs preceding this Day will bring them fear and fainting. But to those who believe, who fear the name of the Lord, this Day is one to look forward to and rejoice in:... straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near (Luke 21:28). Christ our Redeemer is coming; the Sun of Righteousness will bring healing in His wings. Let us, then, give attention to the words of the Lord, which do not pass away. Let us through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures (Rom. 15:4) be strengthened in our hope by the Holy Spirit and watch diligently for Jesus coming. Then, by God s grace, we shall escape all these things that will come to pass and stand before the Son of Man.