December 2, 2018 Sanctuary Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. First Sunday in Advent

December 2, 2018 Sanctuary Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. First Sunday in Advent

Order of Worship Prelude Welcome and greetings Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming Johannes Brahms Derek Halvorson, President of Covenant College * Call to worship based on Luke 1:32-33, 37 and 2:29-32 Leader: Lord God, nothing is impossible with you. You provided redemption for your people through the birth of Jesus Christ, of whom the angel Gabriel said, He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. All: We praise you sovereign Lord, for you are a God who keeps your promises. We have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. * Hymn of praise 196, vv. 1, 3, 4 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus * Prayer of adoration and 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Worship in the giving of God s tithe and our offerings Offertory All Praise to Thee Chancel Choir All praise to thee, eternal God, who, clothed in garb of flesh and blood, dost take a manger for thy throne, while worlds on worlds are thine alone. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Thou comest in the darksome night to make us children of the light, to make us in the realms divine, like thine own angels, round thee shine. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. A little child, thou art our guest that weary ones in thee may rest, forlorn and lowly is thy birth that we may rise, to heav n from earth. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Amen. text by Martin Luther, 1524; music by Elaine Hagenberg * Gloria Patri 735 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. * Prayer of dedication and thanksgiving * Scripture reading from Luke 1:26-38 Rob Witcher (9:30) p. 1588 in pew Bible and text printed in the bulletin Gina Krabbendam (11:00) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayer of preparation for the study of God s Word Sermon Heaven s King Became Mary s Child Joe Novenson, pastor of senior adults Pastoral prayer Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church welcomes all baptized Christians who have previously been admitted to the Lord s Table, by the elders of this or any Gospel-proclaiming church, to receive the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper. Come with joy as you actively trust in Christ and willingly forsake sin, having sought reconciliation in all relationships. Invitation to the Lord s Table

Hymn of confession As with Gladness Men of Old Holy Jesus, ev ry day keep us in the narrow way; and when earthly things are past, bring our ransomed souls at last where they need no star to guide, where no clouds thy glory hide. text by William Chatterton Dix, 1860; music by Conrad Kocher, 1838, dix Silent prayers of confession Assurance of God s pardoning grace 1 John 4:9-10, 15 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. Words of institution Communion affirmation Leader: God of all good, you have prepared for us a feast; and because we are unworthy in ourselves to sit down as guests, we wholly rest on the merits of Jesus and hide ourselves in his righteousness. All: In this supper we remember the agony of the cross and the cost of redemption. We rejoice in your eternal love, boundless grace, and infinite compassion. Leader: We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again. All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. based on The Valley of Vision prayer, The Lord s Supper pg. 195 Prayer of consecration Distribution of the elements For the bread 230 Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor For the cup Of the Father s Love Begotten Soloist and congregation Of the Father s love begotten ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore!

O that birth forever blessed, when the virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bore the Savior of our race; and the babe, the world s Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore! This is he whom heav n-taught singers sang of old with one accord, whom the scriptures of the prophets promised in their faithful word; now he shines, the long-expected; let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore! O ye heights of heav n, adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; all dominions, bow before him and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, ev ry voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore! Christ, to thee, with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn, and chant, and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be, honor, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore! text by Clemens Prudentius, 348-413, Henry W. Baker, 1859; Plainsong, 12th century, divinum mysterium Prayer of thanksgiving * Hymn of response 213 What Child Is This * Benediction * Congregational response Threefold Amen * Postlude Venite! John Leavitt * Congregation standing as you are able Musicians for this week: William Darby soloist Joy Gibbons director, piano Joshua Knight organ, piano The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. William B. Roy by his family.

Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end. 34 How will this be, Mary asked the angel, since I am a virgin? 35 The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God. 38 I am the Lord s servant, Mary answered. May it be to me as you have said. Then the angel left her. ADVENT 2018 SERMON SERIES LUKE 1-2: REJOICE, YOUR KING HAS COME! The long-expected King has come to the earth as a child. A child whose mother s womb is visited powerfully by the Holy Spirit. A child whose Kingdom shall never end. A child whose announcement causes a cousin to leap for joy in the womb. A child called Rescuer, Redeemer, and Savior. A child who fulfills the promises given to Abraham, David, and Israel. A child who is the shining light for those living in darkness. A child who is good news of great joy for all the people. A child called Lord. A child who is welcomed by a host of heavenly warriors singing and setting the sky on fire. This child is the King of all Kings and his name is Jesus. Rejoice, your King has come! NEW STUDY ON SCRIPTURE In our first sermon series of the new year, we will study the power and beauty of the Word of God in our lives. To supplement our study, we will offer two books for purchase for $10 each: a Community Bible Reading Journal, and Know How We Got Our Bible. The books will be available in the church office throughout December, and in the fellowship hall lobby in January.

1. The greeting of favor (vv. 26-28) SERMON NOTES Heaven s King Became Mary s Child Luke 1:26-38 2. The announcement of grace (vv. 29-33) 3. A hope-filled message for a young woman (vv. 34-38) BIG IDEA: As God s Son comes to earth, a young woman receives an earthshaking message of favor and hope.

SERMON NOTES Heaven s King Became Mary s Child Luke 1:26-38

SERMON NOTES Heaven s King Became Mary s Child Luke 1:26-38

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO, you can submit your giving plans for 2019 online at lmpc.org/giving-2019. You can also place a giving plan card in the offering plate or deliver it to David Fowler in the church office. We are praying that, in light of our exciting plans for 2019 and the resulting larger than normal increase in next year s budget, we will have 80% of the 2019 budget pledged by December 31, 2018. So far, 57% of the budget has been pledged. Find out more about pledging, ways to give, and the 2019 budget at lmpc.org/give. ALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HYMN SING TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Join us as we celebrate the incarnation through the singing of hymns, listening to vocal and instrumental ensembles, and the reading of God s Word. Following the service, Christmas treats will be served in the Reception Room. Nursery is provided. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF OUR ADVENT READINGS AND REFLECTIONS to use during Advent, you can pick up a printed copy from various places around the church or download it from our website at lmpc.org/prayer-devotions. WE ARE COLLECTING NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS at LMPC through this Wednesday evening, December 5, for Hope for the Inner City s Christmas Store. You can find a list of suggested gifts at lmpc.org, and you can drop off your donation at children s classroom E-204 (located near the courtyard entrance to the sanctuary). If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Young in the missions office. JOIN US FOR FAMILY NIGHT this Wednesday, December 5, at 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall as we host our friends from Hope for the Inner City! We ll enjoy pizza, hear more from our ministry partners, play bingo to win prizes for the Christmas Store, and finish packing the trucks with items from the toy collection. THE ANNUAL LMPC MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRESSIVE DINNER will take place this Friday, December 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Jane Harris Youth Building. Please RSVP to margaret@lmpc.org by tomorrow, December 3. The cost is $10 per person. If you have any questions, please email margaret@lmpc.org. A CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE at the end of each service next Sunday, December 9, for the purpose of nominating elders and deacons for the class of 2022. In addition, a brief meeting of LMPC, Inc. will be held to elect a trustee.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT in the sanctuary next Sunday, December 9, at 5:00 and 7:30 pm. The prelude will begin 15 minutes before each concert. Arrive early and enjoy carols of the season presented by organ, brass, and bells. Please note: nursery is provided for the 5:00 concert only. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION FOR CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS to be placed in the sanctuary or fellowship hall in honor or in memory of a loved one, please visit lmpc.org/christmas-flowers to submit and contribute online, or contact the church office at 423-821-4528. The last day to request is Wednesday, December 12, at noon. To find out more about happenings at LMPC, visit lmpc.org/news

TODAY AT LMPC Sunday, December 2 8:10 a.m. Worship service with Communion... chapel 9:30 a.m. Worship service with Communion... sanctuary & fellowship hall 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages... various locations 10:30 a.m. Elders are available to pray for your needs...brian Salter s office 11:00 a.m. Worship service with Communion... sanctuary & fellowship hall 11:00 a.m. Sunday school for all ages... various locations 4:00 p.m. Middle school small groups...jhyb 6:00 p.m. Christmas Hymn Sing... fellowship hall nursery provided 7:30 p.m. High school youth group...jhyb Nursery is available at all morning services. Children of any age are welcome to participate in worship services. Crayons and activity sheets relevant to today s sermon are available in the narthex and at the front of the sanctuary. For more events this week, visit lmpc.org/calendar. If you are new to LMPC, haven t contacted us for a while, or want to get more involved here, please fill out a connect card from the pew in front of you and place it in the offering plate when it passes. OUR MISSION Glorifying God by growing in grace and giving our lives away on the mountain, in the city, and around the world. Address: 316 North Bragg Avenue Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 Web: lmpc.org Email: memberinfo@lmpc.org Phone: 423.821.4528 CONTACT US Worship services with Communion are held on the first Sunday of every month in the morning services and in lieu of evening prayer on the third Sunday of every month. Devices to amplify sound during the Sunday morning worship services are available. If you would like one, please arrive a few minutes early and ask an usher to assist you.