FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT GLORY OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 4040 Hwy 101 N Plymouth, MN 55446 Church Office 763-478-6031 Pastor Johnson 816-716-2453 (Cell) Pastor Fehrmann 612-940-1927 (Cell) Pastor Rev. Jeremiah Johnson Assistant Pastor for Missions: Rev. John Fehrmann Visitation Pastor: Rev. Dean Weibel Organists: Carla Claussen, Zelda Malo, Maddie Marshall & Sarah Miller Adult Choir Director: Carla Claussen Bell Choir Director: Brenda Richards Music Coordinator: Zelda Malo Children s Choir Director: Andrea Heeren Children s Chimes Director: Ellie Leimer www.gloryofchrist.org November 30, 2014 Welcome all in the name of Jesus, especially those who are worshiping for the first time with us. Please sign our guest book (make sure to indicate if you would like the Pastor to visit) and accept our invitation to worship with us again. Who should commune at the Altar of Glory of Christ Lutheran Church? According to the Scriptures and the Confessional statements of the church only those should commune who have been examined and absolved by the pastor. If you wish to commune at Glory of Christ for the first time, please talk to the Pastor before doing so. Holy Communion is the most intimate expression of Christian fellowship and it is important to the members of Glory of Christ Lutheran Church that all who commune have a common understanding and commitment to the Gospel teachings of the Bible.
Altar Flower Chart: The cost of the Altar flowers has increased to $40 per Sunday and you will be able to take your flowers home with you after the service in a box located on the kitchen counter. In order to have your payment for flowers applied correctly, please use one of the Designated Offering envelopes found in your box of envelopes or label the outside of one of your regular envelopes with the words Altar flowers. Janice Hartness is our flower coordinator. If you have any special requests please contact her at 763-355-5427 by the Wednesday prior. If you take the black liners home, please be sure to bring them back to church by the following Wednesday. Thank You! Garry & Cheryl McCreary donated the Altar Flowers this morning, in honor of Caleb s Birthday. May God Bless him on this special occasion! Saturday Divine Service: 5:00 PM Sunday Schedule: Divine Service 9:00 am; followed by Bible Class and Sunday school at 10:30. Advent Services will begin on Wednesday December 3 rd. We will again have two service times at 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM. We have started a new Sunday morning Bible Study entitled, "Dying Well." This study covers a wide range of topics, including the theology of the resurrection, nursing homes, the modern American funeral, cremation, end of life decisions, and caring for the ageing. Come and join us as we see what God's Word has to say about these matters, and the opportunities we have, to confess the hope of eternal life. Annual Voter s Meeting, NEXT Sunday, December 7 th at 11:45 AM. A light lunch will be provided. Please plan to attend this very important meeting! SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, January 11 th Janet Preus is hosting an Epiphany Party at her home from 4:00 to 10:00. More details to follow but place this fun event on your calendar! The December Compassion Circle Meeting has been moved to Monday, December 8 th 1:00 pm. Next Quilting gathering will be at 9:00 am on Tuesday, December 9 th. Thank You! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Sunday School Christmas program will be December 14 th. Even if you do not have Sunday School aged children, please plan to attend as we are expanding the program this year to include more congregational singing. This will allow you to sing more of your favorite carols than just the few on Christmas morning. Sunday School parents and kids Christmas Program practices will be from 9-11 AM on the 6th and 13th of December. If you have questions, please ask your teacher or Maddie Marshall. Also on Sunday December 14 th.youth bake sale, here at church - more information will be coming, but plan to either donate baked goods and/or purchase wonderful goodies for your own family, or to give as gifts! Donations go to assist the Youth Group s Higher Things Conference this Summer. Interested in Christmas Caroling? On Sunday, December 14 th at 1:00, all Glory of Christ members (children and adults) are invited to go Christmas Caroling over at Cornerstone Commons and the surrounding town houses right in back of our church. Sheet Music will be provided for all and then, afterward, we can return to church for hot cocoa and treats! Those participating in caroling are asked to bring a little holiday treat to share. (No nuts in the treats please). Before we go caroling, after the Children s Christmas Program, there will be a Pizza Lunch. In order to determine the right amount of Pizza (from Papa Murphy s), there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex. Everyone of all singing abilities is invited! Just bring your enthusiasm!! Northwest Suburban Circuit Congregation Prayers Each week we will be praying for a congregation in the circuit and for others who have or have had a connection with them. This week, we are asking for prayers for Eternal Hope Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Park and Pastor Roger Dramstad.
THE FAITH ONCE FOR ALL DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week's topics include: Andrew the Apostle, 4th Century Bishop of Myra St. Nicholas, 4th Century Pastor & Hymnwriter Ambrose of Milan, 8th Century Theologian & Hymnwriter John of Damascus and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org. SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars for next years Mission Fest! It is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2015. Remember in our Prayers: Ken Schweigher (step father of Becky Johnson-Lane), DaniJo Johnson (niece of Roger and Jana Hargreaves), Camryn Handberg (niece of Becky Johnson-Lane), Idena Hagen, Sean Breininger, Hal Braun, Kathy Chadwick (friend of Janet Preus), Kelly Cargill (friend of Becky Johnson-Lane), Hazel Schweiger (mother of Becky Johnson-Lane), Donna Richards (mother of Tom Richards), Evalynn Cerdenola, Pearl Krause (mother of Karen Swenson), Donna Preus (mother of Pastor Preus), Bill Johnson (father of Michelle Nelson), Paul Paulson (grandfather of Jesse Huber), Tim Beach, Ken Brackmann (father of Lisa Brackmann), Ann Olson, Emily Esget, Lisa Brackmann, Sam Miller (friend of Mari and Chris Houck), Don Barclay (Uncle of Mari Houck), Charles Beck (Grandfather of Liz Huber) Kathleen Adam (daughter of Bertha Oehlke), Josh Miller (son of Mike and Sarah Miller), Jim Fahnhorst, Marcia Bell (daughter of Ann Olson), Anna Connealy (daughter-in-law of Lea & Mike Connealy), Rev. Perry Copus (friend of Maddie and Ryan Marshall), Arta Walter, Myron Lundberg, Ed Brunken, Kathy Janson (sister of Steve Rains), Beth Rivers (mother of Katie Rivers), Linda Lohmeyer (Friend of Carla Claussen), Rev Walter Fehrmann (Father of Pastor John Fehrmann), Rev. Bob Yount, Dennis Shannon (Friend of Lisa Brackmann), Sarah Miller, and Jack Jakupciak. Serving today: Coffee: Dean & Donna Weibel Acolyte: Jack Teske Elders: Ben Rolf & Garry McCreary Ushers: Russ McBroom & Chuck McGriff Altar Guild: Jill Larson & Gayle McGriff Offering Counters: Lori Beck & Carl Hartness Bread Baker: Susan Johnson Bread Deliverer: Carl Hartness Mid-Week Advent Service: (December 3, 2014) Processional Candle: Billy Anderson Ushers: Bob Strom & Mark Swenson Serving next week: (December 7, 2014) Coffee: Ryan & Maddie Marshall Acolyte: Chris Corey Elders: Bill Anderson & Garry McCreary Ushers: Travis Dorweiler & Marcus Olson Altar Guild: Chad & Denae Kuenzel Offering Counters: Craig & Charlotte Smith Bread Baker: Janis Kimmel Bread Deliverer: Janis Kimmel Last Week s Attendance: Saturday Night 27 Sunday 186 Total 213 Bible Class 99 Sunday School 22
At Glory of Christ the pastor typically makes announcements after the service. So the service just starts at the appropriate time without a specific welcome. (The welcome actually occurs in the service itself when the pastor says The Lord be with you and the congregation responds.) To follow the service you should turn to the page indicated at the top of your bulletin insert. This week the page is 151. Usually we simply work through the service interrupting the process for the singing of hymns, certain prayers and the scripture readings. The prayers are usually printed in the service folder as are the Scripture readings. Hymns are found in the latter half of the Service book. If you are having trouble following the service you can ask someone nearby and they will help you. You can also comfort yourself with the knowledge that almost everyone has a little trouble following the service the first time through. It gets easier. Worship Notes First Sunday in Advent Mark 11:1-10 Which Coming is it? Did we get the wrong Gospel reading? Don't we usually read the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? No, it's not a mistake. As we prepare for Jesus' first coming, we jump ahead to Palm Sunday to understand who Jesus is and why he comes. That little baby in the manger is riding into the fallen world. He comes as the most unlikely of kings, humbly on a donkey. The Son of David comes in God's name, that is, He comes with God's authority, as His representative, to bring God's gracious reign to earth. First Sunday in Advent Divine Service, Setting One (page 151) November 30, 2014 OPENING HYMN #332 Savior of the Nations, come Vs. 1, 2 Congregation Vs. 3 Choir Vs. 4 Congregation Vs. 5 Choir Vs. 6, 7, 8 Congregation
SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM page 268 Baptism of Ava Estelle Fuchs CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION INVOCATION page 151 CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION page 151 SERVICE OF THE WORD INTROIT Ps. 25:1 3; antiphon: Zech. 9:9b, alt. Behold, your king is com- ing to you;* righteous and having sal- vation. To you, O LORD,* I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame;* let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;* they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Glory be to the Father and to the Son* and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the be- ginning,* is now, and will be forever. Amen. Behold, your king is com- ing to you;* righteous and having sal- vation. KYRIE page 152 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS page 154 SALUTATION page 156 COLLECT Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come, that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 64:1 9 1 Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence
2 as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil to make your name known to your adversaries, and that the nations might tremble at your presence! 3 When you did awesome things that we did not look for, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. 4 From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him. 5 You meet him who joyfully works righteousness, those who remember you in your ways. Behold, you were angry, and we sinned; in our sins we have been a long time, and shall we be saved? 6 We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. 7 There is no one who calls upon your name, who rouses himself to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have made us melt in the hand of our iniquities. 8 But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. 9 Be not so terribly angry, O LORD, and remember not iniquity forever. Behold, please look, we are all your people. A C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 1:3 9 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge 6 even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you 7 so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8 who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. A C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA and VERSE page 156 HOLY GOSPEL Mark 11:1 10 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the eleventh chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord.
1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples 2 and said to them, Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. 3 If anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? say, The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately. 4 And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. 5 And some of those standing there said to them, What are you doing, untying the colt? 6 And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. 8 And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. 9 And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest! P C This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ. SERMON HYMN #441 - Ride On, Ride On in Majesty SERMON CREED Apostles Creed page 159 PRAYER OF THE CHURCH OFFERING Good Christian Men Rejoice Woodwind Ensemble OFFERTORY page 159 SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT PREFACE - page 160 SANCTUS page 161 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING page 161 LORD S PRAYER page 162 WORDS OF INSTITUTION page 162
PAX DOMINI page 163 AGNUS DEI page 163 The Distribution Hymns: Hymn #336 Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending Vs. 1 Congregation Vs. 2, 3 Choir Vs. 4 Congregation Hymn #341 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Hymn #624 The Infant Priest Was Holy Born Hymn #672 Jerusalem the Golden Individual Prayer for after Communion: (It is suggested that you pray this in your pew after returning from the altar.) 1 For Your consoling supper, Lord, Be praised throughout all ages! Preserve it, for in ev ry place The world against it rages. Grant that this sacrament may be A blessèd comfort unto me When living and when dying. POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE page 165 Nunc Dimittis~Song of Simeon POST-COMMUNION COLLECT page 166 BENEDICTION page 166 CLOSING HYMN: #343 Prepare the Royal Highway