10:45 Orders of Worship November 29, 2015 (See a separate bulletin for 6:30 & 8:30) Advent is about the coming days. God s people have always lived in great expectation, but that expectation finds specific, repeated enunciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks. The ancients anticipated a righteous Branch to spring up for David. The Thessalonians awaited the coming of our Lord Jesus with all the saints. Our Lord s contemporaries hoped for the time to stand before the Son of Man. With them we eagerly await the coming days: another Christmas celebration, a second coming, and the advent of our Lord in word and supper. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 telephone 419-289-2126 web www.trinityashland.org e-mail trinity@trinityashland.org trinitylutheranashland
WELCOME TO TRINITY! We are glad you are here at one of our FOUR WORSHIP SERVICES this weekend, each centered around the same scriptures but with four different musical styles. THIS BULLETIN contains information for the two 10:45 a.m. Sunday services, one a festive setting in the sanctuary and the other a praise worship in Jack s Place, our new fellowship hall. A SEPARATE BULLETIN lists the 6:30 p.m. Saturday night folk service and the 8:30 a.m. traditional service. We invite you to turn to pages 11 & 12 in this bulletin for HELPFUL INFORMATION for visitors and members alike, such as restrooms, child care and service participants. WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT sheets are available at the doors or from a host or usher and are available online at www.trinityashland.org. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for all ages are Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. See the hallway information board or a Sunday School host for class listings and locations. SUNDAY MORNING 10:45 PRAISE WORSHIP November 29, 2015 - First Sunday of Advent In the Worship Center in Jack s Place MESSAGE: HOPE AND HAPPINESS Pastor Jeff Scott LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH - Ryan & Stacey Fickes, Payton, Caden Dylan, Joslyn, Jordyn. PRAYER CARDS are in the chair pockets. You may fill them out at the announcement time and a host will collect them if you raise them up. They will be used at the time of the prayers. If you desire private prayer for yourself or on behalf of a loved one, inform a host. You will be paired with a prayer leader following the service for prayer and the laying on of hands. IF YOU DESIRE PRIVATE, INDIVIDUAL PRAYER for yourself or on behalf of a loved one, inform a host. You will be paired with a prayer leader following the service for prayer and the laying on of hands. IF YOU ARE A FIRST-TIME GUEST TO TRINITY, please pick up a coffee mug as our welcome gift to you. We are grateful for your presence and pray that you will sense both God s presence and leading as the result of worshiping with us. CHILDREN S WELCOME PACKETS are available at the Host Station for use during the service. If your child should become restless, there is seating available to the rear of the Worship Center at Jack s Place. Staffed child care is also available in the Nursery area. 2
SUNDAY MORNING 10:45 COMMUNION November 29, 2015 - First Sunday of Advent In the Sanctuary This BULLETIN contains the worship order and the red Evangelical Lutheran Worship in the pew racks contains liturgy in the front and hymns, listed in bold numbers, in the back. PAGES 91-93 provide interesting background information on the pattern of our worship. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS of this service are available from the ushers. Our Advent services center around three hymns found in the Gospel of Luke. Today s worship features the Song of Zechariah, The Benedictus, found in Luke 1:67-69. + + + GATHERING + + + The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. GATHERING MUSIC When He Cometh - arr. Gordon Young Mark Koehler, organ WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *GATHERING SONG *Please stand, as able. Hark, the Glad Sound Please turn and face the processional cross in the center aisle as it passes. 1. Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes, the Savior promised long; Let ev ry heart prepare a throne and ev ry voice a song. 2. The Lord fulfills his promises, his cov nant sworn of old, To send a Savior, David s Son, as prophets long foretold. 3. Blest be the God of Israel, who comes with us to dwell. Repent of sin, prepare the way for our Emmanuel. 4. All glory to the Father give, with glory to the Son, And glory to the Spirit sing, th eternal Three in One! *GREETING +The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. 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. 3
*CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION With one voice we join Zechariah s song of praise: Through his holy prophets he promised of old that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant. Zechariah s son, John the Baptist, would fulfill his ministry. He would call the people of his day and of our day to recognize our sinfulness. In our day, we often use these words: Almighty God, we confess to you all of the sins by which we have offended you. We deserve to suffer for our sins, both now and in eternity. We are sorry for our sins. We pray that you will look on us in mercy and forgive us for the sake of Jesus my Savior, who suffered the punishment for our sins when he died on the cross. Zechariah s son pointed to Jesus, the Lamb of God who came to take our sins away. God has had mercy on you. He gave his Son to die for you and for Jesus sake forgives all of your sins. I announce to you that your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Please be seated 4
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH / CANTICLE OF LIGHT Prayer by Candlelight - Martin Kral (2010) Cantor sings Refrain first time, then All repeat (After Refrain, as music continues underneath) Cantor sings Stanza 1, then All repeat Refrain 1. Oh, how it flickers reminding me how You came to bring light to brighten my days. And oh, how the wax melts reminding me how my sins will be melted away. Refrain LITANY 6:30 Jim & Sue Norris 8:30 Rene & Sarah Paddags, Emma, William, Elizabeth 10:45 Jim & Deb Powell, Jenny LEADER: O God, we love Zechariah s melody of repentance CONGREGATION: your vision of what his son s message will be. O Lord, loose our tongues so we may ask what we must do. O Lord, we with one voice join Zechariah s song of praise: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up for us a mighty Savior, born of the house of his servant David. 5
LEADER: (as one candle is lit) We praise you, O God, for this evergreen crown that marks our days of preparation for Christ's advent. As we light the first candle on this wreath, rouse us from sleep, that we may be ready to greet our Lord when he comes with all the saints and angels. Enlighten us with your grace, and prepare our hearts to welcome him with joy. Grant this through Christ our Lord, whose coming is certain and whose day draws near. Amen Cantor sings Stanza 2, then All repeat Refrain 2. Oh, how the flame burns reminding me how Your free gift of love can warm me inside. And oh, how the smoke climbs reminding me how My prayers are lifted up high. Refrain PASTOR: Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen + + + WORD + + + God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song. FIRST READING Jeremiah 33:14-16 Pew Bible, OT pg. 821 14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD is our righteousness. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Pew Bible, NT pg. 218 9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? 10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. 11 Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. 12 And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. 13 And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 6
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? pg. 142 *GOSPEL Luke 1:67-79 Pew Bible, NT pg. 59 The holy gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. 67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: 68 "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. 69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, 71 that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. 72 Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, 73 the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us 74 that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins. 78 By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, 79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated 7
SERMON THE SONG OF ZECHARIAH Pastor Michael Koch HYMN OF THE DAY Blessed Be the God of Israel ELW 250 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM - Emilia Jean Lea PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION After each portion of the prayers: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. OFFERING Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming - Michael Praetorius (1571-1621), arr. John Leavitt A setting of ELW 272 Choir Dee Pinkley, directing *CANTICLE OF THANKSGIVING Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful ELW 182 *OFFERING PRAYER Please stand and sing this traditional response as the offering is presented. 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. Amen. + + + MEAL + + + God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ > The communion liturgy is found in the ELW beginning on page 144 < *GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord Be with You pg. 144 *PREFACE *SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy pg. 144 *THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE (II) *LORD'S PRAYER pg. 145 *INVITATION TO COMMUNION God fills the hungry with good things. Taste and see that the Lord is good. Please be seated 8
All BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS who believe that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is truly present in, with and under the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation are welcome to receive communion. Please sign a COMMUNION CARD, located in the pew rack, if you have not done so yet this year, and hand it to the usher who directs you. STATIONS 1 & 2 - CENTER AISLE (nave) After you receive the wafer, either dip it in the first goblet of wine (intinction) or partake of the wafer and then drink from the second goblet (common cup). You return by the side aisle. STATION 3 - NARTHEX (last four pews & balcony) At this station the wafer is dipped in the wine or grape juice (intinction.) If you are NOT PHYSICALLY ABLE to participate, please advise an usher and the elements will be brought to you. CHILDREN who do not yet commune are invited with their families to receive a blessing. GLUTEN-FREE WAFERS are available at each station. GRAPE JUICE is available at the altar. Please indicate your desire to the communion deacon. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION AGNUS DEI Lamb of God pg. 154 HYMN Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers ELW 244 HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus ELW 254 HYMN What Feast of Love ELW 487 *TABLE GRACE *PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 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. Amen. 9
+ + + SENDING + + + God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. *BLESSING *SENDING SONG The Advent of Our God LBW 22 *DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE 10
WELCOME TO WORSHIP! For directions or help with special needs, just ask a host or usher. For those with young children - DIAPER CHANGING AREA - Infant Nursery - CHILD CARE for children age five and under - Nursery area - PARENT PAGERS - available for use by parents with children in the Nursery - WORSHIP ACTIVITY NOTEBOOKS for younger & older children - at the entrances For older adults and those with special needs - LARGE PRINT WORSHIP BOOKS & BULLETINS for the 8:30 and 10:45 Sanctuary services - PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - Ushers Stand - HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS - Gathering Space, North and West Office hallways - WHEELCHAIRS available - Gathering Space, Kitchen area - HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances - COURTESY PARKING - available for the 10:45 a.m. services For more information - WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS - available from the host families and ushers - TOUR OUR CHURCH - please speak with a pastor following worship - PAST SERMONS on the web - visit <www.trinityashland.org> SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS are given by > David, Annette, Amy, and Brian Shaw, in memory of Curt Humrichouser and Dick Shaw > Joseph and Betty Winklmann, in loving memory of loved ones. OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Betty J. Garnes, in honor of her three grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren, and by Don and Susan Cole, in memory of our veterans (all gave some and some gave all) and in memory of our deceased family members. COPYRIGHT: LITURGY from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26213. TEXTS from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 11
PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES NOVEMBER 28 & 29 6:30 P.M. SATURDAY FOLK COMMUNION HOST FAMILIES Ron McConnell, Anthony Miller, Caitlyn, Alexander & Zachary Roland & Becky Massatti LECTOR Stan Miller COMMUNION DEACONS Mary Miller & Sheila Milligan VIDEO Diane Emser, Jim Norris SOUND Phil Vermillion 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP HOST FAMILY Shane & Lorna Ross USHERS Merle Witmer, Gary Goon (Team 1) ACOLYTE Megan Chance LECTOR Doug Zimmerman CHILD CARE Supervisor - Linda Sloan SOUND Bob Pinkley 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL HOST Dan Forbes INFANT NURSERY Supervisor - Cindy Duffey 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY COMMUNION HOST FAMILY Mike & Amy Nelson USHERS Don E. Cole, Ed Herrick (Team 5) ASSISTING MINISTER Stan Kopp ACOLYTE Emma Schneeg CRUCIFER Abigail Merkel LECTOR Bob Ogden COMMUNION DEACONS Pam Bradley, John Ferguson, Susan Hamman, Pam Thiel Stan Kopp, Pastor Michael Koch CHILD CARE (Infant) Supervisor - Sarah Paddags (Toddler) Supervisor - Kelly Owens SOUND Glenn Rausch RADIO Hank Stevens 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY PRAISE WORSHIP / WORSHIP CENTER at JACK S PLACE HOSTS John & Laurie Maurer; Youth Sunday LECTOR Jackson Cleland VIDEO Stacy Prochazka SOUND Chris Vanderzyden