Present to the Present Sunday, December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist WELCOME! We are delighted to have you with us today. You are invited to God s table to receive communion and to share in our community. If you are visiting, please introduce yourself and fill out a Welcome Card. Place the card in the offering plate or hand it to an usher. If you are looking for a church to call home, you are welcome here! CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN S Children s Chapel is offered for ages ten and under during the Gospel and Sermon, with infant and toddler care in the nursery. We enjoy a family worship service and Children s Sermon on the second Sunday of the month. During the season of Advent, our worship begins with a prayer and the lighting of the Advent wreath. First Sunday of Advent: Faith God, we are blessed with the gift of faith, and we thank you for that gift. As we light this candle, help us to trust in you and say yes to you with all our hearts. Amen. THE WORD OF GOD OPENING HYMN Hail to the Lord s Anointed vs. 1-3, The Hymnal 616 The stand as able for the Hymn and opening THE OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. GATHERING HYMN Lord, Have Mercy The Hymnal S96 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant 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. THE LESSONS The Sit A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures Jeremiah 33:14-16 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. 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. 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. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 25:1-9 Remaining seated, the Lector and the say the Psalm responsively 1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes.
3 Show me your ways, O Lord, * and teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. 5 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting. 6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. 7 Gracious and upright is the Lord; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. 8 He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. 9 All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. A Reading From the New Testament 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. 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. 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. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SEQUENCE HYMN O Come, O Come Emmanuel vs. 1-3, The Hymnal 56 The stand as able for the hymn and the Gospel Verses 1-2 are sung before the Gospel and verse 3 is sung after the Gospel
Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain Partner Parishes Church of St. John the Evangelist, Hastings, England Santa Maria Magdalena, Favorito, Cuba La Gran Familia, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Holy Trinity, Gillette Serving in the Military Lt. Wolf Klotz Pvt. First Class August Boldt Pvt. Jacob Farney In Need of Comfort Patricia Agger Bob Barr Rebecca Bollman Stan Burch Price Cherry Warren Deviney Joanie Farrow Jeff Gilbert Dan Hatfield Carolynn Hawtin Mary Kilgannon Robin Koop Macfarlane Family Mader Family Maggie Lauren Muller Will Obering Ed Owens Kelly Sales Cora Schwabacher Susie Sheffield Krista Svendsen Dayna Turner Sarah Turner Becky Vogelheim Ann Willott Cindy Windfield Celebrating Birthdays Rusty Brown Tisch Brown Sara Flitner John Furrer Joann Hoff Rick Hollingsworth Christina Lucas Harry Marvin Brian Nystrom Fred Reimers MaryLee Renken Anne Rutherford Sue Salzmann Celebrating Anniversaries Ron & Joan Harris Those Who Have Died Barbara Macfarlane THE HOLY GOSPEL All children age ten and under are invited to follow the Cross to Children s Chapel Chapel will end in time for the children to join the congregation for the Peace Luke 21:25-36 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Then he told them a parable: Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON The may be seated A moment of silence will be observed for reflection after the sermon Jimmy Bartz THE NICENE CREED Book of Common Prayer (BCP): p. 358 The stand as able and say together THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCP: Form II, p. 385 In the silence after each bidding, the may offer their own prayers, kneeling or standing CONFESSION OF SIN BCP: p. 360 The kneel or stand as able THE PEACE The stand as able Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS The sit. The Revelations Newsletter is available in the Narthex and Hansen Hall for more information on what is happening around the parish. THE HOLY COMMUNION
OFFERTORY When will the little King come? When will we see God s Son? We will sing and shout for joy, greet the precious baby boy, when our Emmanuel comes. When will the little King come? When Will The Little King Come? Ruth Elaine Schram PRESENTATION HYMN From All that Dwell Below the Skies v. 1, The Hymnal 380 The stand as able GREAT THANKSGIVING BCP: Eucharistic Prayer A, p. 361 The remain standing SANCTUS The Celebrant & the sing together Holy, Holy, Holy Lord The Hymnal S130
The kneel or stand as the Celebrant continues with the Great Thanksgiving BREAKING OF THE BREAD As the Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread, a period of silence is kept Jesus Lamb of God The Hymnal S164 Celebrant The Gifts of God for the of God. This is Christ s table, and Christ is our host at this feast. Children of any age and people of any denomination are welcome to receive communion. Gluten-free hosts are available upon request. If you are unable to come forward, but desire Communion, please notify an usher. If, for whatever reason, you do not wish to receive bread or wine, you are invited to come forward for a blessing. A member of St. John s Healing Ministry is available to be a companion in prayer in the Columbarium to the left of the main altar during Communion. COMMUNION HYMNS The are invited to sing Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life The Hymnal 487 MOMENT IN THE PRESENT A moment of silence is observed after the ringing of a bell before the post communion prayer POST COMMUNION PRAYER The kneel or stand as able Celebrant Let us pray. Celebrant & BLESSING The Priest blesses the people This is the Hour of Banquet and of Song The Hymnal 316 Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
CLOSING HYMN Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers The Hymnal 68 THE DISMISSAL As the procession passes down the aisle, you are invited to face the doors of the church for the Dismissal Deacon Alleluia, Alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! POSTLUDE We invite you to join us for Coffee Hour in Hansen Hall and a new special tradition on the Labyrinth after the service.
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY! To learn more about St. John s Episcopal Church go to our website, stjohnsjackson.org. The Reverend Jimmy Bartz, Rector The Reverend Brian Nystrom The Reverend Suzanne Harris The Reverend Mary Erickson David Wagner, Music Director Kirsten Farney, Music Assistant Margaret Hutton, Director of Faith, Care & Action Catherine Morahan, Director of the Children & Youth Community Pam Woodson, Parish Life Robyn Reed, Director of Operations Haley Deming, Communications Director Liz Collins, Assistant to the Pastoral Staff Stephanie Abbey, Administrative Assistant Tim Schwarz, Sexton Lonnie Brown, Browse N Buy Manager Julie Tobiason, Bright Beginnings Preschool Director