Service for the Lord s Day The Season of Advent PRAYER of CONFESSION First Sunday December 2, 2018 10:30 A.M. *CONGREGATION STANDS AS ABLE LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE WELCOME and INVITATION O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - arr., David Lantz First Reader: We are entering the season of Advent. During this holy season we await, with longing and eager expectation, that great and glorious day when Christ, the light of the world, comes among us. Second Reader: It will be a radiant day upon which Christ restores the world and sets it right with God. It will be a joyful and luminous day because God will completely fulfill all of God s promises. Yes, we yearn for that wonderful day of peace and salvation for humankind! First Reader: Advent is also a time of preparation. During this holy season we strive to make ourselves ready for the coming of Christ. It will be a day when, according to the prophet Isaiah, the nations of the earth shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. Second Reader: We make ourselves ready for the coming of Christ by ridding our minds of anxiety and our hearts of fear. We prepare for Christ by emptying our relationships of envy, malice and deceit. We focus only upon what is just, honest and kind. First Reader: Throughout this holy season we will light the candles of hope, peace, love and joy. With the lighting of each successive candle, we will increasingly recognize the growing light of Christ coming into the world. Let us begin, by lighting the candle of hope. (Light the Candle of Hope) Congregation: Light one candle to watch for Messiah: let the light banish darkness. He shall bring salvation to Israel, God fulfills the promise. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Leader: Hear the good news! Jesus Christ came into the world to save us sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, that we might become dead to sin, and alive to all that is good. I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. People: We are truly forgiven. Thanks to you, O God! *PASSING the PEACE *LIGHTING of the ADVENT CANDLES *HYMN Leader: We come before God not as despised sinners, but as beloved children. With the confidence of children of God, let us humbly confess our sin. (Unison) God of the future, you are coming in power to bring all nations under your benevolent rule. We confess that we have not expected your kingdom, for we live casual lives, ignoring your promised judgment. We accept lies as truth, use our neighbors, abuse the earth, and refuse to promote your justice and peace. In your mercy, forgive us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your way, and to seek those things that will endure when Christ comes to judge the world. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. ASSURANCE of PARDON The People of God Gather PRELUDE (and silent confession) No. 8 *GLORIA PATRI 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. The Word of God Proclaimed CHILDREN S MOMENT ANTHEM (Parents/Guardians are invited to bring infants and children to the chancel steps) An Advent Legend comp., Douglas Wagner OLD TESTAMENT LESSON NEW TESTAMENT LESSON GOSPEL LESSON SERMON Jeremiah 33:14-16 (p. 572 or LP 903, OT) 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 (p. 159 or LP 249, NT) Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (p. 65 or LP 104, NT) Straighten Up and Raise Your Heads - Rev. James Goff The People of God Respond *HYMN Let Us Break Bread Together No. 513
The Lord s Supper THE INVITATION GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (Please see insert and join the choir for responses) WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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. RECEIVING THE BREAD AND THE CUP Holy Communion is by INTINCTION. It is the Lord s Table, who welcomes all. Please approach by the middle aisle to be served; then turning out, you may return to your pew from the side aisles. Gluten-free bread is available from a side cup on the plate if so requested. H O P E PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION OFFERING of TITHES and GIFTS Offertory Veni Emmanuel - arr., Gordon Young *Doxology, *Prayer of Dedication Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. JOYS AND CONCERNS Pastor s Prayer We Go to Serve in God s Name *HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus No. 2 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr., Wilber Held LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Darlene Ervin, Clerk of Session / Pete Bissman, Treasurer / Jenni Cox, Office Manager Michael Spresser, Music Director & Accompanist / Tyler Smith, Assistant Music Director Donna Conrad, Custodian / Rev. James Goff, Pastor Prayer Chain Coordinator, Nancy Von Kampen, Phone: 513-793-0246 360 Robin Ave. Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 683-2525 Lovelandpresbyterianchurch.org Office hours: Mon. Thurs., 9:00a 1:oop
This Week s Servants 12/2/18 Sunday (12/2/18) Monday (12/3/18) 9:45 a 10:30 a 11:30 a 12:30 p 4:00 p Coffee Bar Worship & Praise Holy Communion 1 st Sunday of Advent Staff Appreciation Coffee Fellowship Court of Honor (Sanctuary & Nisbet Hall) Den 1 6:30 p Den 6 Thursday (12/6/18) Friday (12/7/18) 7:30 p Choir Rehearsal 5:00 p Troop 888 Lock-in Pastor: Rev. James Goff Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Liturgist: Laura Hoyer Welcomer: Shirley Jones Fellowship: Staff Appreciation Nursery: Jennifer Motley Children s Church: Mary Frees Acolytes: Jean Gantt Advent Wreath Lighters: Goff Family Communion Servers: Preparer: Dot Jamison, Clean-up: Shirley Jones; Jeff Jamison, June Taylor Ushers: Terry Price, Norm von Kampen, Bill Miller, Joe Frees Next Week s Servants 12/9/18 Pastor: Rev. James Goff Music Director & Accompanist: Michael Spresser Assistant Music Dir.: Tyler Smith Liturgist: Rachel Westcott Welcomer: Rosanne Schaffer Fellowship: Coffee Bar Nursery: Zandy Gantt Children s Church: Sam Sears Acolytes: Jean Gantt & Tucker Motley Advent Wreath Lighters: Westcott Family Ushers: Terry Price, Norm von Kampen, Bill Miller, Joe Frees Birthdays December 5 th ~ Karl Kadon Anniversaries No Anniversaries Tuesday (12/4/18) Wednesday (12/5/18) 9:30 a Mission Committee Community Life (Room 1) Troop 888 Chair Yoga Prayer Shawl A.A. Meeting Saturday (12/8/18) Sunday (12/9/18) 1:00 p Pack 888 Popcorn Blitz 9:00 a 9:45 a 10:30 a 3:00 p 4:30 p Deacons Coffee Bar Worship & Praise: 2 nd Sunday of Advent Girls Scouts Pack Committee & Den Leaders Joys and Concerns Joy! for the HOPE that comes from the many new beginnings happening at LPC right now! Joy! Art Books, son of, and sister of Jan Pirtle, is home from his first cancer treatment in Florida, and will remain home through the holidays. Please continue to keep Art in your prayers. Prayers for Laurie Gordon, who returned to Bethesda North before Thanksgiving, but was hoping to return to the Florentine Gardens this week. Prayers for friend of the Poe s, Roberta Warman, whose husband passed away Sunday, Nov. 25 th. Prayers for Laura Hoyer s neighbor, Carol Wright, hospitalized with a heart condition, and for support for her husband Carl. Prayers for Tedi Blinkhorn s co-worker whose mother is hospitalized & will transfer to a memory care unit. Prayers for Darlene Ervin s brother, Jack Thompson, who lives in Florida and recently suffered a stroke. Prayers for Roger Hoyer s nephew, Bill Galligan, after recent brain surgery, and support for his wife, Judy. Prayers for Roger Hoyer s nephew, Bud Taylor, recently undergoing extensive back surgery after a 26-foot fall, and support for his wife Nancy. Prayers for Jo Lydy, suffering from chronic interstitial pulmonary disease, to be evaluated the first week in December at the Cleveland Clinic for a lung transplant. Prayers for Carol Skinner s health and continued recovery. Prayers for our homebound - Dotty King, Norma Koerkel, Gene Strand, Doris Goddard, and Sunni & Karl Kadon. Please keep in your hearts and prayers all the sick and shut-ins of LPC. Please notify the LPC office of the progress and recovery of the individuals and loved ones named above. Names will appear for 2 weeks unless the office is otherwise notified. Thank you.
Staff Appreciation Sunday Sunday, December 2, 2018 Thank you to to the following for their memorials & gifts to LPC Endowment Fund: Pete Bissman, in memory of Alberta Riley Tedi Blinkhorn, in memory of Alberta Riley Wright Brothers, in memory of Alberta Riley Please see the Poinsettia Order Form in today s bulletin. Help us decorate the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve in dedication, honor or memory of your loved ones. All donations will be listed in a special Christmas insert. The deadline to order is next Sunday, December 9th. Care Fund (Helping Hands) Presbyterian Disaster Fund (Fires) Mary & Joe Frees Pete Bissman Jennifer & Jim Goff Cash for Change $90 donated in November Many thanks to all for the prayers and phone calls wishing me a speedy recovery. I appreciate it very much. ~ Nancy Miller The Season of Advent Friday, December 14 Parents Night Out 5:00-8:00 pm LPC s Community Life Committee is once again offering free babysitting to the community! Crafts, games & food for FREE! Please pick up a flyer and share with your friends and neighbors. Sunday, December 16 Loan Fund Nancy & Bill Miller Building Fund Roger Hoyer Jo Funke Holiday Giving Shoppe Please help us show our staff how much we appreciate them by joining us for a special Coffee Fellowship after Worship this morning. A Christmas Celebration Hooray! LPC s new entrance is open to LovelandMiamiville Road! (Our Robin Ave. entrance will remain open.) Plans for a sign & landscaping are in the works. Look forward to seeing those additions in the spring. This would not have been possible without the generous donation of resources and hard work by Eric Dedden & his family business, MDX Excavating. Please take a minute to thank him, and also, Tim Thornton, for his countless hours of work and leadership on this huge project. LPC is truly blessed to have such dedicated servants in our midst! Mark your calendars for LPC s Christmas Celebration. Please join us for an afternoon of music, merriment, food and fun! The festivities begin at 4:30 pm with a Christmas program, music and a holiday sing along! We will end the celebration with dinner and dessert in Nisbet Hall. Invite your family and friends, old and young, for a jolly good Christmas Celebration! Each year LIFE Food Pantry provides a holiday shopping experience for local families in need. Families are able to choose Christmas gifts for each family member. All gifts are brand new and provided at no cost to the family. We serve approximately 200 families and we cannot do it without you. Please consider taking 1 or 2 tags and purchasing the requested items. Unwrapped gifts should be returned here by Saturday, December 8th. Thank you for helping your Loveland neighbor in need celebrate this holiday season! Thank you for helping us provide a Book & Bear for every Head Start child for Christmas this year. We are no longer in need of books or stuffed animals. December 2 First Sunday of Advent December 2 Staff Appreciation Sunday December 14 Parents Night Out December 16 LPC s Christmas Celebration December 24 Christmas Eve Service