December 16, 2018 10:30am Service Large Print Bulletin Welcome to Elk River Lutheran Church! We are a forward-thinking congregation, striving to create community that brings joy and hope. Worshipping together since December 2009, we believe that all people are welcome in the Lord s house, to hear the Word, share the Sacraments, and become strengthened for the life of faith. We are a child friendly congregation and welcome kids with their wiggles and noises in worship. We are also aware that as a parent, time away from wiggles and noises can be a blessing too. You will find our staffed nursery (For children 5 and under) in the far corner of the fellowship hall. We encourage everyone to take a moment to sign the worship registration slip and place it in the offering plate. We hope and pray you have a wonderful worship experience here today and invite you to join us again.
The Gathering of God s People WELCOME COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS SHARING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. GATHERING SONG Angels From the Realms of Glory VERSE 1 Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Once you sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. VERSE 2 Shepherds in the fields abiding Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. Emmanuel, Emmanuel, You are the God who saves us, Worthy of all our praises. Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Come, have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus.
Come, have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus. VERSE 3 All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To the eternal Three in One. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Come, have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus. Come, have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus. ENDING Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Emmanuel. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who shines in glory, clothes us in compassion, and bears gifts of mercy for all. Amen. Let us confess our sins with confidence in God s promise of forgiveness. God, wonderful counselor, we confess that we have turned from your gifts and chosen our own way. Remember not our sins; remember us with your steadfast love.
Show us your ways; teach us to walk in your light; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. 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. Amen. GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. SONG OF PRAISE My Soul Magnifies the Lord VERSE 1 Good news of great joy For ev ry woman, ev ry man; This will be a sign to you: A baby born in Bethlehem. Come and worship, do not be afraid.
VERSE 2 A company of angels, Glory in the highest! And on the earth, a peace among Those on whom His favor rests. Come and worship, do not be afraid. My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me. VERSE 3 Unto you, a child is born, Unto us, a Son is giv n; Let ev ry heart prepare His throne, And ev ry nation under Heav n; Come and worship, do not be afraid. My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me. My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me,
Great things for me. Prayer of the Day: Let us pray. As days get shorter and Christmas lights go up all around us, focus our attention on the true light of the world, Jesus Christ our savior and Lord. Amen. LIFT! CHRISTMAS PROGRAM HYMN OF THE DAY: (#267) JOY TO THE WORLD V1, 2 & 4 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king; let ev'ry heart prepare him room and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. BIDDING PRAYER
Each prayer petition ends with a time for silent prayer and reflection, and then the following call and response: Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. OFFERTORY The First Noel & We Three Kings Featuring Katherine Horner Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Featuring Audrey Horner OFFERTORY PRAYER: Let us pray, Holy One, 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. Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING 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. WORDS OF INSTITUTION: P: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. THE LORD S PRAYER: 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 COMMUNION INVITATION COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION COMMUNION SONG What Child is This with Child of the Poor VERSE 1 Heaven s splendor left behind, The King of glory born to die; God and man to reconcile, You came to offer up Your life.
This is love, this is love; Incarnate King, begotten Son; This is love, this is love; You choose to make Your home in us. VERSE 2 Worship feel that holy night, Angel voices filled the sky; Lowly shepherds raised their eyes Following the star so bright. This is love, this is love; Incarnate King, begotten Son; This is love, this is love; You choose to make Your home in us. BRIDGE 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. This is love, this is love; Incarnate King, begotten Son; This is love, this is love; You choose to make Your home in us.
(REPEAT ) Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. Communion Prayer Let us pray. God of abundance, 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, reflections of your holy light, and bearers of your eternal Word, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen BLESSING OF CONGREGATION The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. SENDING SONG Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Verse 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today;
Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! Verse 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven s door, And we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! Verse 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all To gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Sending Dialog P: Go in peace. Share the Good News! All: We will! Thanks be to God!
Health concerns: Carol Sindelir Steve Lindberg, continued recovery Ruth Lemke, cardiac tests Twyla Johnson, Taylor Quinn s grandmother Michelle Spaniol, clinical trial for cancer Phyllis Lehrke, infusions John Hirt, friend of Brian and Diane Harding Gary Ristau, cancer Pauline Kuhn, Surgery (11/19) Ardis Wagner Duane Jerde Sonja Johnson, Cancer (cousin of Dale Ziner) LeRoy Wegscheid Dennis Hove, broken ribs Kaylin Nevland at Mayo, friend of Taylor and Darryl Harry Maher s mother Harriet who s faced with the problems and challenges that come with aging Marlene Hetges, Mother of Shavon Erickson Roger, relative of Bev Weidner (in accident with head/back injuries) Jerry Jackson, Shoulder Surgery In Sorrow: For Support: All Military Personnel and their families Ryne Hanson, Depression (son of Melissa Macari-Coons Praise the Lord (joys and answered prayers): Generosity of members during the Quilt and Backpack blessing in supplying over $700 to support delivery of quilts and purchase of new supplies Generosity of members during the Fill the Firetruck Event Linda Kopp, cancer bout and now tests are good!
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY 12/16: Christmas Program at both services; 3 pm 7 pm Advent Parade of Homes MONDAY 12/17: 12:15 pm ERLC-CAER Volunteer; 7pm River s Edge Quartet Practice TUESDAY 12/18: 9:30 am Bible Study; 6:30 Church Council WEDNESDAY 12/19: 12:15 pm ERLC-CAER Volunteer ; 6:30 pm Choir Practice; 7:30 pm Riverside Ringers join Choir Practice NO Confirmation OR 5 Youth Group THURSDAY 12/20: 6:30 pm Worship Band Rehearsal; 7 pm The Way Out (AA) FRIDAY 12/21: 12:15 pm ERLC-CAER Volunteer SATURDAY 12/22: 8 am Men s Bible Study; NO Riverside Ringers Handbell Rehearsal SUNDAY 12/23: 8:15 am Traditional Service; 9:20 am Worship Band Rehearsal; 10:30 am Contemporary Service; NO LiFT! MONDAY 12/24 Christmas Eve Services: 10:30 am, 3:30 pm, 10:00 pm TUESDAY 12/25: Merry Christmas! Offices Closed WEDNESDAY 12/26: Offices Reopen Elk River Lutheran Church 729 Main Street Elk River, MN 55330 763-595-1216 Office Hours M-Th 9am 4pm, F Closed Sermons and Bulletins posted online at www.elkriverlutheran.org Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/elkriverlutheran