Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Sharing God s Love with All! 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018, 9:15 am Welcome - A warm welcome to all visitors and guests. We pray that God will bless your time among us with His Word and Holy Spirit. Young children are encouraged to be in worship and activity bags are available for their use. Please sign our guest book at the back of the church before you leave. We are so glad you joined us for worship today. Confession and Forgiveness. ELW Page 94 The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. L: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. L: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection. Most merciful God, C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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. The presiding minister announces God s forgiveness. L: In the mercy of almighty God, C: Amen. The service continues with gathering song.
Gathering Song.. Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying..(vs. 1-3) ELW #436 Wake, awake, for night is flying, the watchmen on the heights are crying; awake, Jerusalem, at last. Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at the thrilling cry rejoices: "Come forth, you maidens! Night is past. The bridegroom comes! Awake; your lamps with gladness take!" Alleluia! Rise and prepare the feast to share; go, meet the bridegroom, who draws near. Zion hears the watchmen singing, and all her heart with joy is springing. She wakes, she rises from her gloom. Her dear friend comes down, all glorious, the strong in grace, in truth victorious: her star is ris'n; her light is come. Now come, O Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God's own Son. Sing hosanna! Oh, hear the call! Come one, come all, and follow to the banquet hall. Gloria! Let heav'n adore you! Let saints and angels sing before you, with harp and cymbal's clearest tone. Gates of pearl, twelve portals gleaming, lead us to bliss beyond all dreaming, with angel choirs around your throne. No eye has caught the light,
no ear the thund'ring might of such glory. There we will go: what joy we'll know! There sweet delight will ever flow. L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. This is the Feast..Page 149-50 This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia. Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God. Power and riches and wisdom and strength, and honor and blessing and glory are his. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia. Sing with all of the people of God and join in the hymn of all creation: Blessing and honor and glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. This is the feast of victory for our God, for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia. Alleluia. Prayer of the Day L: Stir up your power, Lord Christ, C: Amen. Senior Choir Anthem Wonderful, Merciful Savior Lighting of the Advent Candle Advent Candle Hymn.. Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (vs. 1).. ELW #240 Light one candle to watch for Messiah: let the light banish darkness. He shall bring salvation to Israel, God fulfills the promise. First Reading..........Jeremiah 33:14-16 L: The Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God. Psalm....Psalm 25:1-10 L: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. C: My God, I put my trust in you; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. L: Let none who look to you be put to shame; rather let those be put to shame who are treacherous. C: Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths. L: Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. C: Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting. L: Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to your steadfast love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. C: You are gracious and upright, O Lord; therefore you teach sinners in your way. L: You lead the lowly in justice and teach the lowly your way. C: All your paths, O Lord, are steadfast love and faithfulness to those who keep your covenant and your testimonies. Second Reading.. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation (Celtic Acclamation)(to be sung) ELW #174
L: The Holy Gospel according to John the 18th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Lesson...... Luke 21:25-36 L: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon.... Pastor Peter Jonas Hymn of the Day.. My Lord, What a Morning..(vs. 1-4) ELW #438 My Lord, what a morning; my Lord, what a morning; oh, my Lord, what a morning, You will hear the trumpet sound, to wake the nations underground, looking to my God's right hand, My Lord, what a morning; my Lord, what a morning; oh, my Lord, what a morning, You will hear the sinner cry, to wake the nations underground, looking to my God's right hand, My Lord, what a morning; my Lord, what a morning; oh, my Lord, what a morning, You will hear the Christian shout, to wake the nations underground,
looking to my God's right hand, My Lord, what a morning; my Lord, what a morning; oh, my Lord, what a morning, The Nicene Creed.. ELW Page 104 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of Intercession (Each petition will end with P: Lord in your mercy ; please respond C: Hear our prayer. ) Sharing of the Peace Offering The Great Thanksgiving. ELW Page 152 P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. The minister continues with the preface for the day. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord... ELW Page 153 Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Eucharistic Prayer. ELW Page 153 P: For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the mystery of faith.
C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Lord s Prayer... ELW Page 154 Holy Communion - Lamb of God.ELW Page 174 Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace. Communion Hymn. What Feast of Love.(vs. 1-3)... ELW #487 What feast of love is offered here, what banquet come from heaven? What food of everlasting life, what gracious gift is given? This, this is Christ the king, the bread come down from heaven. Oh, taste and see and sing! How sweet the manna given! What light of truth is offered here, what covenant from heaven? What hope of everlasting life, what wondrous word is given? This, this is Christ the king, the sun come down from heaven. Oh, see and hear and sing! The Word of God is given! What wine of love is offered here, what crimson drink from heaven? What stream of everlasting life,
what precious blood is given? This, this is Christ the king, the sweetest wine of heaven. Oh, taste and see and sing! The Son of God is given! Post Communion Prayer C: Amen. Blessing C: Amen. Sending Hymn.. People, Look East (vs.1-4) ELW #248 People, look east. The time is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table. People, look east, and sing today Love, the Guest, is on the way. Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, one more seed is planted there. Give up your strength the seed to nourish, that in course the flow'r may flourish. People, look east, and sing today Love, the Rose, is on the way. Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim, one more light the bowl shall brim, shining beyond the frosty weather, bright as sun and moon together. People, look east, and sing today Love, the Star, is on the way. Angels announce with shouts of mirth
him who brings new life to earth. Set ev'ry peak and valley humming with the word, the Lord is coming. People, look east, and sing today Love, the Lord, is on the way. Dismissal L: Go in peace C: Thanks be to God. ************************************************************ Announcements Our Saviour s WELCA will be guests at Grace Lutheran for our Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 pm. Everyone please bring a half dozen Christmas baking for lunch. Please join us for fellowship at our Christmas gathering. Meet in OSL church parking lot at 1:00 PM on Dec. 6, if you wish to car pool. W-ELCA will not meet during January & February. In March, Our Saviour s will host Grace for the meeting on 3/7/2019, at 1:30 pm. Poinsettias - Members of Our Saviour s may purchase and bring poinsettia plants to the basement prior to the Christmas Eve Services with a tag stating who donated the plant and for whom the plant is in honor or memory of. Poinsettia plants can also be ordered for $10.00. Orders need to be placed by December 9 th for delivery by Christmas Eve. We are hoping that selling poinsettia plants will make it easier for members to participate in decorating the church and make funds available for music for the Praise Team. Orders can be taken to the church office or collected in the narthex. The Sunday School children have begun practicing their Christmas program. They will have a final rehearsal on Saturday, Dec. 15 th from 9:30-10:30 AM in the church. They will present their Christmas program during the worship service on Sunday, Dec. 16 th.
2019 is fast approaching. We are in need of ushers, communion ushers, videographers, and Power Point operators. There are sign-up sheets on the table in the narthex. Please consider serving in one or more of these areas. Audit Committee - The Audit Committee is in need of 2 people to help do the audit on the church books before the Annual Meeting in January. If you would be willing to help out, please contact Marnie Anderson at 715- The Life & Growth Ministry Team is sponsoring the ELCA Good Gifts of God s Global Barnyard again this year. Select a gift/ornament in the amount you would like to contribute. Put money in a red envelope that is by the tree. Place the envelope in the offering tray, center podium, or drop it off in the office. Your gifts to God s Global Barnyard support the sustainable development ministries of ELCA World Hunger, which includes a comprehensive approach to animal husbandry and create new market opportunities like starting a small business selling eggs, meat or dairy products. God s Work. Our Hands. Happy Birthday: Wishing a happy birthday this week to: Judy Haralson, Dawn Sauerwein, Gavin Gaulke, Janice Johnson, Peter Speerstra, Eric Gaulke and Nancy Rutschow. Coming Up This Week: Today - Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Monday - Budget Planning 3:00 PM Tuesday - Quilting 8:30 AM Wednesday - Bible Study 9:30 AM Board of Education 6:00 PM J Crew 6:30 PM Choir 7:00 PM
Thursday - WELCA Christmas Gathering 1:30 PM Sunday - Worship (Baptism) 9:15 AM Sunday School/Christmas Program Practice 10:15 AM Youth & Family 10:15 AM ********************************************************* Pastor: Peter Jonas Email: pastoroslcwh@gmail.com Church Secretary: Julie Haessig Office Phone: 715-538-4334 Church Website: oslcwhitehall.org Videographer:??? Church Email: osluthwh@gmail.com Power Point:??? Office Hours: M & W 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM T & Th 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Assisting in Worship Today: Accompanist: Nancy Martinovici Ushers: Dave & Marnie Anderson Communion Servers: Karen Witte