THE HOLY TWITTER DECEMBER 9 th, 2018 SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ON THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Resurrection Lutheran Church exists to proclaim Jesus Christ as Saviour, in an open accepting fellowship, a loving caring community that reaches out to all people to serve Christ through worshipping, teaching, learning, sharing and giving of ourselves to meet the needs of this congregation, the community and the world, as the Holy Spirit moves us. Words of Welcome Resurrection Lutheran Church Tel: 306-242-4042 310 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 6Y1 E-mail resurrectionchurch@sasktel.net Website: www.resurrectionlutheranchurch.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/resurrectionsaskatoon Pastor: Ali Tote H: 306-249-1428 Cell: 306-371-7742 Secretary/Treasurer: Elaine Leite Office: 306-242-4042 Council Chair: Kara Zapf H: 306-477-3020 WE ARE ALL GOD S CHILDREN! ALL ARE WELCOME! TODAY IS OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Our hymns today are in the ELW (red hymnal) except for 2 which are printed in your bulletin (with permission CCLI 1471168) GATHERING
The readings are not printed in the bulletin but if you would like to read them, they are: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6. Lighting of the Advent Wreath Candles As the candles of the Advent Wreath are lit, the congregation will sing Verses 1 and 2 of Light One Candle (ELW #240) (CCLI #1471168) Light one candle to watch for Messiah; let the light banish darkness. He shall bring salvation to Israel, God fulfills the promise. Light two candles to watch for Messiah; let the light banish darkness. He shall feed the flock like a shepherd, gently lead them homeward. SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM THE FIRST CHRISTMAS: A CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT By Louise Egan adapted by Judy Poellet The congregation sings: O Come, O Come Emmanuel (first 2 verses) ELW #257 The story begins.. The angels arrive and along with the congregation sing: O, Little Town of Bethlehem ELW #279 After the Narrator tells of Mary laying Jesus in the manger, the angels lead the congregation in singing the first verse of: Away in a Manger ELW #278 After the Narrator tells of the angles announcing the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, the congregation and angels sing: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ELW #270 After the Narrator tells of the Shepherds praying, the congregation sings: Joy to the World ELW #267 Mary says O Come Little Children followed by the congregation singing: O, come, little children O come, one and all. To Bethlehem haste to the manger so small. God s son for a gift 2
has been sent you this night to be your Redeemer your joy and delight. After the Narrator tells of the three Wise People, the congregation sings: We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night! Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light! Born a King on Bethlehem s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign. (Refrain) Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, gladly raising, Worshipping God Most High. (Refrain) Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. (Refrain) Glorious now behold Him arise; King and God and Sacrifice; Heav'n sing alleluia: Alleluia the earth replies. (Refrain) After the Wise People give Jesus their gifts, the congregation sings: Silent Night, Holy Night ELW #281 Ending.. The children begin with the refrain of Go Tell it on the Mountain ELW #290 and the congregation joins in at verse 1. Prayers of the People As we await the coming of Christ, we pray in hope for the church, the world, and all of creation. 3
Prepare your church to share the good news, life-giving God. Put your word within us and dwell among us. Send us out to proclaim the mercy and salvation that abides in you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Protect the creation, life-giving God. Sustain the mountains and hills. Restore the rivers. Give us wisdom and compassion to care for wilderness areas and urban ecosystems. Move us to care for your creation in all its forms and richness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Purify the hearts of all people, life-giving God. Remove the hate that lives within us and among us. Mold us into peacemakers. Raise up leaders rooted in your love and fed by your word. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Comfort all who hurt, life-giving Gld. Wrap them in your tender care. Remember the forgotten and send us out to share your love with them. Be with the wandering, the worried, the homeless, and the sick. We pray especially those we bring before you now out loud or in silent prayer. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Bless this congregation, life-giving God. Give strength and joy to worship leaders, musicians, and our altar guild as they prepare the way for the celebration of the Christ child s coming among us. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for our Bishops Susan and Sid, all our bishops, pastors, diaconal ministers, our lay leaders and all in ministry, and our brothers and sisters in Christ around the globe. Strengthen them with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and a knowledge of how to share it with others. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We remember the generations who have shown us your faithfulness, live-giving God. Shine your light on those who mourn and prepare us for that day when we will see you face-to-face. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. The Lord s Prayer Peace of Christ Please share our Lord s gift of peace with one another. Offering (Please be seated) Offertory Prayer (Please rise) The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray together, Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us: our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Benediction SENDING Sending Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High #289 4
Dismissal Go in peace, serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR DECEMBER 16 th Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 PRAYER LIST To add or remove names from the list, please contact the church office. There are pink sheets (with the praying hands graphic) on the greeting table which you may use to fill out a prayer request. They may be given to Pastor Ali or placed in the church office. The list is available on the back counter. GIVINGS 2018 Monthly Budget: $15,332 December envelope givings to date: $2,010 (Estimate PAR deposit on December 20 th : $8,045) Thank you for your generous giving! Chequing Account Balance as of Friday, December 7 th : minus $3,297.62 HERE S WHAT S HAPPENING December 9 th 16 th Sunday, Dec 9 th at 9 am... Why We Do What We Do (WWDWWD) 9 am... Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am... Sunday School Christmas Program rehearsal During service... THE FIRST CHRISTMAS: A CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Monday @ 6:30 pm... Council meeting Tuesday 9 3 pm... Quilting 9:15 12:15 pm... Speech Language Therapy Group Wednesday 10 3 pm... Artist Group 5:45 9:30 pm... TOPS & AlAnon Thursday at 7 pm... Advent service at Resurrection Friday at 7 am... Men s Breakfast @ Smitty s Sunday, Dec 16 th at 9 am... Why We Do What We Do (WWDWWD) 9 am... Choir Rehearsal There will be weekly Advent services at Resurrection on Thursdays at 7 pm - November 29, December 6, 13, and 20. CHRISTMAS HAMPERS The Social Justice Committee is welcoming monetary donations for Christmas Hampers for two families. This includes gifts of $25-$30 for each child as well as food hampers. You can put your donation in your giving envelope and indicate that it is for Christmas Hampers. Please keep this project in your prayers. Thank you. CHOIR Choir will be singing again on December 16 th. Rehearsals are at 9:00 am Sunday mornings. If you are not already in choir but would like to join, please talk to Brian Unverricht or just come and join us Sunday morning. MITTEN TREE 5
There are large gifts bags under the Christmas Tree for your donations of mittens, scarves, toques and socks (new or gently used, bought or homemade). These donations will go to the Crisis Nursery, Egadz, Lighthouse and the YWCA Crisis Shelter for Women. Please help fill up the bags. All the donations will be delivered before Christmas. Thank you! ICE SCULPTURE DISPLAY Thank you to everyone who had a hand in this year s ice sculpture display. Thank to those who bought and or provided lights for the display. Thanks Pastor Ali for shopping for lights. Thanks to Diane Nordick, Anna Jensen, Virginie Tomppé and Shelley Witt who provided treats and snacks and hot chocolate to those working on the display. My thanks to those who helped build the display: Don Meister, Virginie Tomppé, Dan Craig, Darren (Howard Breadner's son-in-law), Jonathan, Anna & Solveig Jensen and Cam Harder. And thanks to Bob Berikoff and Virginie Tomppé for helping to do the icing. Thanks to Elaine for co-coordinating information with the media. Thank you to everyone for their prayers and thoughts. I trust that you enjoy this year s display. - Don Greer OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. The Central Lutheran Broadcast was first aired in 1956 and is the longest running radio broadcast by a single organization. The faithful listeners and supporters now see this ministry in its 62 nd year. It can be heard each Sunday morning on CHAB 800 AM at 7:45 am on the radio, or on cable and satellite providers. Our website is www.centrallutheranmj.com. There you can see our congregation happenings and listen to past radio services. Our mailing address is Central Lutheran Church, 27 Hochelaga St. West, Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 2E9. Our phone number is 306-694-5575. And, if you happen to be in the area on a Sunday, our worship services are at 10:00 am, in the heart of downtown Moose Jaw. 2. A Candlelight Service of Remembrance and Healing is being held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 812 Preston Avenue on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Christmas without a loved one can be a difficult time for family members. Other losses, such as the loss of a relationship, employment, or health can be a cause of loneliness in the midst of Christmas celebrations. Please join us in a service of prayer, scripture readings, communion and music knowing that God is present. God s word brings comfort, light, and hope into our darkness. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. Saskatoon Lutheran Stephen Ministers are your hosts. 3. Adopt-A-Senior Saskatoon Home Support has been adopting lonely Seniors for Christmas visits for over a decade. If you can help purchase a small gift and make a visit to Senior before Christmas, please give them a call at 306-956-3334. 6
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