Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 Welcome to our worship! 8:30 a. m. Worship Service Parents of small children: Children can and do encounter Jesus during worship. For your convenience, please know that our entryway and an unstaffed nursery (Room 113) is equipped with an audio reception of the service. We also have activity bags available for their use during worship. Please see an usher for more information. 1208 Rose Creek Dr. Woodstock, Ga 30189 770-924-7286 gslutheran.org 8:30 a.m. Page
(* The Assembly Stands) Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you. Romans 15:7 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church warmly welcomes people of any age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, life circumstance, and physical or mental capability. Note: Hymns marked ELW are in the back of the book with numbers at the top of the page. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Gathering PRELUDE Angels Singing, Noels Ringing Bells of Good Shepherd -arranged by Judy Phillips *CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the Lord of Israel who comes to set us free, the mighty Savior who comes to show mercy, the Dawn from on high who guides us into peace. C Amen. P Let us come before God in confession. Silence is kept for reflection and self-examination. Kneel or stand. P To you O God, C we lift up our souls. You know us through and through; we confess our sins to you. Remember not our sins; remember us with your steadfast love. Show us your ways; teach us your paths; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. P Children of God, come with joy and draw water from the well of salvation. Remember the gift of baptism: your sin is washed away in the name of Jesus; you belong to Christ; you are anointed to serve. Stand up and raise your heads! The reign of God is near. C Amen. *GATHERING HYMN Prepare the Royal Highway ELW #264 (Prayer request cards will be collected by the ushers during the hymn.) *P 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. Page 2 8:30 a.m.
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*PRAYER OF THE DAY P Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. ANTHEM Amen, Amen Bells OF Good Shepherd -arranged by Linda Lamb LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Word SONG Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah ELW 240 BLESSING OF THE ADVENT WREATH P Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe. Your prophets spoke of a day when the desert would blossom and waters would break forth in the wilderness. Bless us as we light the candles on this wreath. Strengthen our hearts as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. May he give water to all who thirst, for he is our light and our salvation. Blessed be God forever. C Amen. FIRST READING: Isaiah 12:2-6 Pew Bible Page 628 At the conclusion of the reading: L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. 8:30 a.m. Page 5
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW#262 *GOSPEL READING: Luke 3:7-18 Pew Bible Page 935 P The holy gospel according to Luke. C Glory to you, O Lord. At the conclusion of the reading: P The gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Are You Filled With Expectation? Pastor Paul Baumgartner *HYMN OF THE DAY Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus ELW #254 *APOSTLES CREED P With the whole church, let us confess our faith. C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (As each petition closes with the words, Lord, in your mercy, worshippers respond with the words, hear our prayer. *PEACE A The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. (The people greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace.) Meal Because offerings are a significant part of our worship and they enable the ministries of our congregation, many members participate in an electronic giving program called SIMPLY GIVING. If you would like to take part in this offering opportunity, please speak to a Stewardship Committee member or contact the GSLC office. Page 6 8:30 a.m.
OFFERING The Who s Who in the Pew pads are passed as the offering is received. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Advent Promise Chancel Choir -Ruth Elaine Schram *OFFERING SONG Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful ELW#182 *OFFERING PRAYER A God of abundance, we bring before you the precious fruits of your creation, and with them our very lives. Teach us patience and hope as we care for all those in need until the coming of your Son, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. *GREAT THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION P It is indeed right...we praise your name and join their unending hymn. 8:30 a.m. Page 7
*WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND LORD S PRAYER P Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. C 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. *INVITATION TO COMMUNION P God fills the hungry with good things. Taste and see that the Lord is good. All are invited to come and receive the real presence of Christ in the sacrament. Follow the directions of the ushers, who will release you from your rows toward the center aisle. Come forward and kneel at the altar railing. If you wish to commune, extend your hand to the pastor, who will place a piece of bread in your hand. Receive the red wine either by chalice or individual glass. White grape juice is also offered by individual glass. Parents are encouraged to bring their children who have not received communion instruction forward for a blessing from the pastor. Return to your seats by the side aisle. When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say: The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. and each person may respond: Amen. LAMB OF GOD Page 8 8:30 a.m.
COMMUNION HYMN As the Dark Awaits the Dawn ELW #261 *COMMUNION PRAYER A Holy One, we give you thanks that in this bread and cup we have feasted again on your endless love. Let that love overflow more and more in our lives, that we may be messengers to prepare your way, harvesters of justice and righteousness, and bearers of your eternal Word, our Savior Jesus Christ. C Amen. *BLESSING Sending P May God direct your ways in peace, make you abound in love for one another and for all, and strengthen your hearts until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen *SENDING HYMN Soon and Very Soon ELW #439 *DISMISSAL A C Go in peace, Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Intonation, Versets, and Finale Thomas Eisnor -Giacomo Carissimi (1605-1674) 8:30 a.m. Page 9
We are called, gathered and blessed to be a community and instrument of grace for all sheep of the Good Shepherd. SUNDAY SERVICES: 8:30 AND 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M. Paul W. Baumgartner...Pastor Thomas Eisnor..Organist/Choir Director Pam Weinelt... Praise Team Coordinator Cat Ontiveros...Youth Ministry Coordinator Kristin Brenneman... Outreach Coordinator Janice Swinford... Inreach Coordinator/Sunday School Superintendent Kathy Gunn... Office Coordinator Donna Garges...Media Coordinator Aaron Frink... Custodian ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY 8:30 AM 69 10:45 AM 112 Sunday School 69 LADIES NIGHT OUT December 18-7pm Tuscany 250 Cinema View All ladies welcome! Sign up or Contact Sue Pence at gammysue11@gmail.com The doughnuts in the Fellowship Hall have been provided courtesy of The Durham Family If you would like to provide donuts for Sunday morning fellowship, sign up on the sheet posted in the Administration Hallway. Cost per Sunday is $30. NOVEMBER YTD Budgeted Giving Summary * Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budgeted Income: $257,021.51 Actual Income: $244,796.96 Behind ($12,224.55) * Detailed Income and Expense reports are posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. For questions, please see Mary McCoy, Treasurer, or Geoff Morton, Financial Secretary. Accepted Batteries: Dry cell batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt batteries containing alkaline, carbon-zinc, ICAD, NIMH, silver oxide, mercury, lithium metal, and lithium ion. Page 10 BATTERY RECYCLING IN FELLOWSHIP HALL The angel choir is rehearsing on Sundays in preparation for the 5pm service on Christmas Eve. We welcome all kids kindergarten - 5th grade for this special opportunity. We rehearse just a few minutes after Sunday School, and before the 10:45am service. Bring your angels! We look forward to seeing you. Come and Sing Today! Join the youth of Good Shepherd as they spread some holiday cheer. Accompanied on piano by GSLC s own Sammie Corley, we will sing Christmas Carols to the residents of The Oaks Assisted Living, we will share a pizza lunch after the 10:45 am service, in the Fellowship Hall, before heading out to The Oaks. Caroling begins at 1 p.m. and usually lasts 30-45 minutes. This was a highlight of the holiday season last year, so be sure to join us! 8:30 a.m.
YOUTH NEWS CONFIRMATION AND FX3 Confirmation and FX3 are meeting TODAY after the 10:45 a.m. service for a pizza lunch and then we'll travel to The Oaks Assisted Living facility to spread Christmas joy to it's residents. Following caroling we will return to the church for a Christmas party. Bring your $10 White Elephant gift for our game. We will be conclude around 3 p.m. This will be our last meeting for the year. We will resume again on January 6. Saints and Sinners will be on break for the remainder of the year. We will meet up again in January. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. CHILDRENS COMMUNION INSTRUCTION Children's Communion Instruction will be Sunday, January 13th. Due to the changing ages at which children begin receiving communion, this is no longer titled First Communion class. While it is generally geared toward 1st and 2nd grade, if your child began taking communion earlier and you would like to go through this class now, or if you would like to explore if this is the time your child is ready to begin taking communion, please see the Sign up in Fellowship Hall about this class. This class will include instructional time, worship time and a wonderful meal as well, so the time is well spent. There will still be a recognition of those having their First Communion Today, we will meet after the 10:45 a.m. service for a pizza lunch, then we will travel to The Oaks to spread Christmas joy to its residents. Following caroling, we will have a Christmas party at the church. Please bring a $10 wrapped gift for the White Elephant Game. December 23rd and 30th there will be no Sunday School, but worship will go on as usual. Join us! O COME, O COME Join us for Wednesday Evening Advent Services beginning with dessert fellowship at 6:45 pm. Service begins at 7:30 p.m. Advent is a season of expectant and hopeful waiting for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, for the promised Second Coming of Jesus, and for the daily presence of Jesus in our lives. We pray, Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. This year, our Wednesday Advent services focus on the many names for Jesus used in the great Advent hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. December 19 O Come, Dayspring, Sun of Justice, King of Nations, Cornerstone CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 23: 4th Sunday of Advent 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. (no Sunday School) Monday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Communion at 2 p.m. Family Service at 5 p.m. This Service is offered especially for families with young children. Praise Service with Holy Communion at 7 p.m. Led by Good Shepherd s Praise Team, we celebrate the birth of Christ with a service of Holy Communion and the traditional lighting of candles. Traditional Candlelight Service w/ Holy Communion at 9 p.m. This liturgical Christmas Eve Service of Holy Communion features favorite Christmas carols and the traditional lighting of candles. Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day 11 a.m. Traditional Service (Come as you are for an informal celebration of Christ s birth) Please sign-up if you are able to be a worship servant. 8:30 a.m. Page 11
Holiday Shopping NEWS Adopt A Senior for the Holidays program will end TODAY. Thank you for helping to make the Christmas season brighter for some of Cherokee County s senior citizens. If you brought items today, please place your items in the cart in the Fellowship Hall. If you placed Gift Card orders, they are located in Fellowship Hall in an envelope with your name on it. Please pick up today. Attention All Young Adults 18 to 25!!! Please join us for a Christmas party on YOUNG ADULT Thursday, December 20th at 6 p.m. for some food, fun and fellowship. Dinner and snacks will be provided. Please bring a $15 wrapped gift to play the White Elephant game. Please RSVP by Sunday, December 16th. Thank you to all who participated and attended the Third Annual Dessert Bake-Off. This Years Winners: Best Name (Adult): Mary McCoy - Oodles of Joy Best Name (Youth): Lilly Champion - Hazelnut Holiday Best Taste (Adult): Kristin Freeman - I've got my eye on Rudolph Select Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Woodstock as your Charitable organization. Best Taste (Youth): Brooke Myers - Sugar & Spice & Everything Nicer If you haven t already, Please return your completed Stewardship is Love Service and Offerings forms to the church office. Blood Drive coming to Good Shepherd on January 5th. Look for sign -ups coming soon. What a great way to give! Words and music reprinted under the following licenses: OneLicense.net #A701921 CCLI License #1393631 Augsburg Fortress License #10594-S John Ylvisaker, Box 321, Waverly, Iowa 50677 (319)352-4396 Page 12 8:30 a.m.