Holy Eucharist The First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 10:00 AM
+ The Liturgy of the Word + PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SONG O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (verses 1-3) SJP Handbells 2
GREETING (Responses of the people are written in bold font through the bulletin) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. KYRIE AND ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING (accompanied by chimes) SJP Handbells Lord Jesus, you are the Messiah for whom we watch: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are present to us in word and sacrament: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you will come again in glory: Lord, have mercy. COLLECT OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 3
THE READING ISAIAH 64: 1-9 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence-- as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil-- to make your name known to your adversaries, so that the nations might tremble at your presence! When you did awesome deeds that we did not expect, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him. You meet those who gladly do right, those who remember you in your ways. But you were angry, and we sinned; because you hid yourself we transgressed. We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. There is no one who calls on your name, or attempts to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Do not be exceedingly angry, O Lord, and do not remember iniquity forever. Now consider, we are all your people. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4
PSALM 80: 1-7, 16-18 PSALMIST CHOIR/CONGREGATION 1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like /a flock; * shine forth, you that are enthroned up/on the cherubim. 2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Ma/nasseh, * stir up your strength and / come to help us. 3 Restore us, O / God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and /we shall be saved. 4 O Lord / God of hosts, * how long will you be angered despite the prayers /of your people? 5 You have fed them with the / bread of tears; * you have given them / bowls of tears to drink. 6 You have made us the derision of our /neighbors, * and our enemies / laugh us to scorn. 7 Restore us, O / God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and /we shall be saved. 16 Let your hand be upon the man of your/ right hand, * the son of man you have made so / strong for yourself. 17 And so will we never turn a/way from you; * give us life, that we may call /upon your Name. 18 Restore us, O Lord / God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and /we shall be saved. 5
THE EPISTLE 1 CORINTHIANS 1: 3-9 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind-- just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you-- so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GRADUAL SONG (please rise in body or spirit) Many are the Light Beams
THE GOSPEL MARK 13: 24-37 The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON Pastor Dana Runestad 7
THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FOR ADVENT (from Liturgy for the Whole Church/Susan K. Bock) (please rise in body or spirit) We believe in God, who bends and kneels toward our world, drenching it with love, making it new with every breath. We believe in Jesus, God become human, who brought every person a spark of the divine. We believe in the Spirit, hovering God, present among us, abiding, upholding, awaking all things to her grace. We believe we are called to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God and each other, ready for God s reign, awake and alert, as we work to bring it near. We believe we are called, as Christmas come close, to lift up our hears in hope and in love, seeking God s advent in each moment and person, each challenge and heartache, each blessing and joy. This we promise to do. Keep us faithful, Lord Jesus, and come soon. Amen. 8
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (continue standing) Walking in the light of the coming Savior, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who await God s justice (a brief silence). Like a potter working clay, shape and mold our church leaders into vessels fit to serve your people and the world according to your purpose. We pray to you Come, Lord Jesus. Guide us as a shepherd throughout this Advent season; turn us away from the temptations of consumerism and lead us to see and respond to the needs of those in our community. We pray to you Come, Lord Jesus. Stir up your might and bring justice to all lands. Where there is war, bring peace; where there is ethnic strife, bring reconciliation; where there is hunger, provide food; and where there is oppression, bring freedom. We pray to you Come, Lord Jesus. Remember with mercy the children of our congregation, that their excitement and anticipation during this season matures into joy and lasting peace in the revelation of the gift of your Son. We pray to you Come, Lord Jesus. God of goodness, all creation proclaims your glory; open our eyes to see your power and majesty in the beauty of our world, and open our hearts to be gentle caretakers of the earth. We pray to you Come, Lord Jesus. God of peace, you promise to turn mourning into dancing. Comfort all who mourn, bring healing to the sick, and give hope and reconciliation to those estranged from family, especially those we name now, aloud or in the silence of our hearts (pause). We pray to you Come, Lord Jesus. 9
Sustain us by your grace, just as you sustained the saints who called on your name and whose lives gave witness to you. We pray to you Come, Lord Jesus. Celebrant: Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast love and faithfulness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. THE CONFESSION OF SIN & ABSOLUTION Let us confess our sins to God. (silence may be kept) God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ +, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. THE PEACE The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. 10
WELCOME BACK SUNDAY SCHOOL WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS + The Liturgy of the Table + OFFERTORY Zion Hears the Watchmen Singing from Cantata BWV 140 J.S. Bach arr. John Shannon SJP Choir Tenley Rissover, violin PRESENTATION SONG The presentation song will be repeated as the gifts are presented and the table is set. In Love You Summon 11
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. Truly it is right and good to glorify you at all times and in all places, by offering you our thanksgiving O Lord. You spoke and the light shattered darkness, order arose from confusion. You breathed into the dust of the earth and we were formed in your image. Through your Son, our Lord Jesus you came to us while we wandered. He met us as a refugee, a threatened child. He called us by name to leave what is comfortable to be his disciples, friends and partners. With his outstretched arms on the cross, and through his death he bore our sins and through his resurrection we are saved. And through your Holy Spirit you brood over the chaos we create, mothering us and shaping a new creation. You enlighten everyone coming into the world. You inspired the prophets and the apostles to find the right word at the right time. You liberate, equip and commission your people for the continuance of your mission to make everything new. Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we proclaim and sing your glory: 12
THE SANCTUS Land of Rest Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night, in which he was betrayed, took the bread and when he had given thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat: this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. The same way after supper, he took the cup and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them saying: Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. Lord we commemorate your death on the cross, we celebrate your resurrection and we await your coming. 13
Eternal God, let your Holy Spirit move in power over us and over these earthly gifts of bread and wine, that they may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ, and that we may become one in him. May his coming in glory find us ever watchful in prayer, strong in truth and love, and faithful in the breaking of the bread. Then, at last, all peoples will be free, all divisions healed, and with your whole creation, we will sing your praise, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE LORD S PRAYER As our Savior has taught us, we now pray, 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, for ever and ever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. 14
INVITATION TO COMMUNION We welcome all to the Table set for us at the time of Communion. Please remain seated until an usher invites your row forward. To receive the bread please put your hands together palms up in front of you. Then either eat the bread and drink directly from the cup of wine, or allow the server with the wine to dip the bread in the wine and place it in your mouth. Gluten-free wafers are available in a separate bowl. Please point to them if this is your preference. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform an usher. COMMUNION SONG Come & Fill 15
COMMUNION SONG Bread for the Journey 16
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COMMUNION SONG Bread of Life from Heaven 18
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COMMUNION SONG Feed Us, Lord 20
The following Taizé chant may be sung during communion: THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER (please rise in body or spirit) Gracious Father, we give you praise and thanks for this Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of your beloved Son Jesus Christ. So draw our hearts to you; so guide our minds; so fill our imaginations; so control our wills; that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you. Then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE BLESSING May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. 21
SENDING SONG People Look East 22
DISMISSAL Go in peace, prepare the way of the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 23
St. John s 2017 Advent & Christmas Schedule Sundays in Advent Worship Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17 & Dec. 24 8:00am & 10:00am Wednesdays in Advent Painting Class Dec. 6 & Dec. 13 Hanging of the Greens Preparation Day Saturday, Dec. 9 Potluck Lunch & Church Decorating Sunday, Dec. 10 Centering Prayer Workshop Saturday, Dec. 16 Centering Prayer Workshop ii Opportunities to Serve Crossroads Soup Kitchen Prep at SJP Saturday, Dec. 23 Crossroads Soup Kitchen Detroit Sunday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Worship Sunday, Dec. 24 Family Worship with Eucharist & Christmas Pageant New additional service Time! Carols & Anthems Prelude Traditional Liturgy with Eucharist Carols & Anthems Prelude Traditional Liturgy with Eucharist Christmas Day Worship Monday, Dec. 25 Worship with Eucharist (one service only) New Year s Eve Worship Sunday, Dec. 31 Lessons and Carols with Eucharist (No Sunday School; Children s activity in worship) 24 6:30pm 10:00am 11:15am 10:00am 9:30am 8:30am 4:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 10:00am 8:00am & 10:00am