Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Sharing God s Love with All! 2nd Sunday of Advent December 9, 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. 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, The service continues with gathering song.
Gathering Song.. Prepare the Royal Highway..(vs. 1-4) ELW #264 Prepare the royal highway; the King of kings is near! Let ev'ry hill and valley a level road appear! Then greet the King of glory, foretold in sacred story: Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God's word! God's people, see him coming: your own eternal king! Palm branches strew before him! Spread garments! Shout and sing! God's promise will not fail you! No more shall doubt assail you! Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God's word! Then fling the gates wide open to greet your promised king! Your king, yet ev'ry nation its tribute too may bring. All lands will bow before him; their voices join your singing: Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God's word! His is no earthly kingdom; it comes from heav'n above. His rule is peace and freedom and justice, truth, and love. So let your praise be sounding
for kindness so abounding: Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God's word! 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. Prayer of the Day L: Stir up our hearts, Lord Christ, Lighting of the Advent Candle Advent Candle Hymn.. Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (vs. 2).. ELW #240 Light two candles to watch for Messiah: Let the light banish darkness. He shall feed the flock like a shepherd, Gently lead them homeward. The Reading..........Malachi 3:1-4 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 Luke the 3rd chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson...... Luke 3:1-6 L: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon.... Pastor Peter Jonas Hymn of the Day. On Jordan s Bank the Baptist s Cry..(vs. 1-5) ELW #249 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry announces that the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken, for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings! Then cleansed be ev'ry life from sin; make straight the way for God within, and let us all our hearts prepare for Christ to come and enter there. We hail you as our Savior, Lord, our refuge and our great reward; without your grace we waste away like flow'rs that wither and decay. Stretch forth your hand, our health restore, and make us rise to fall no more; oh, let your face upon us shine and fill the world with love divine. All praise to you, eternal Son, whose advent has our freedom won, whom with the Father we adore, and Holy Spirit, evermore. Holy Baptism of Brooks Roger Vitse, son of Tyler & Kayla Vitse ELW Page 227-231
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.. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus.(vs. 1-2) ELW #254 Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art, dear desire of ev'ry nation, joy of ev'ry longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, born a child, and yet a king; born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne. Post Communion Prayer Blessing Sending Hymn.. Soon and Very Soon (vs.1-4) ELW #439 Soon and very soon we are goin to see the King, Soon and very soon we are goin to see the King, Soon and very soon we are goin to see the King. Hallelujah, hallelujah, we re goin to see the King!
No more cryin there, we are goin to see the King, No more cryin there, we are goin to see the King, No more cryin there, we are goin to see the King. Hallelujah, hallelujah, we re goin to see the King! No more dyin there, we are goin to see the King, No more dyin there, we are goin to see the King, No more dyin there, we are goin to see the King. Hallelujah, hallelujah, we re goin to see the King! Soon and very soon we are goin to see the King, Soon and very soon we are goin to see the King, Soon and very soon we are goin to see the King. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. Dismissal L: Go in peace C: Thanks be to God. ************************************************************ Announcements Baptized in the service today is Brooks Roger Vitse, son of Tyler & Kayla Vitse. Brooks sponsors are Kasey Nelson, Chase Anderson and Kelsey Nelson. 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 TODAY 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: Olivia Moats, Chris Foss, Verdell Helstad, Clarice Henrickson, Kaylin Metzler, Sandra Erickson, Barbara Johnson, Dennis Lyngen, Bryanna Schneider, Mary Lou Beck and Adam Berg.
Coming Up This Week: Today - Worship (Baptism) 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Youth & Family 10:15 AM 5Tuesday - Church Council 6:30 PM Wednesday - Bible Study 9:30 AM J Crew 6:30 PM Choir 7:00 PM Saturday - Christmas Program Practice 9:30 AM Sunday - Worship (Children s Christmas Program) 9:15 AM NO SUNDAY SCHOOL ********************************************************* 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