Welcome to Worship! PRELUDE Second Sunday of Advent Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, 5 pm Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 8:30, 9:45 and 11 am Sharing the Shepherd s Love With All of God s Children Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. Joy to the world! The Lord is Come. We have gathered here to celebrate the joy of Christmas joy unspeakable and full of glory! From the moment His Birth was prophesied to the moment of His coming, God s people waited with great anticipation for the joy He would bring. Today, we hail Him as our newborn King, the Messiah, the Light of the World! And we celebrate the joy of His glorious coming, as we sing praises to our Savior and Lord! WORDS OF WELCOME GATHERING HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. O come, O come, great Lord of might, who to your tribes on Sinai's height in ancient times once gave the law in cloud, and majesty, and awe. Refrain LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES God our shepherd, gather us as lambs in your arms. Forgive our sins so that we may rejoice in your coming. Amen. ORDER FOR CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the Lord of Israel who comes to set us free, the mighty Savior who comes to show mercy, the Dawn from on high who guides us into peace. Amen. Let us come before God in confession. Silence is kept for reflection. To you, O God, we lift up our souls. You know us through and through; we confess our sins to you. Remember not our sins; remember us with your steadfast love. Show us your ways; teach us your paths; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com Children of God, come with joy and draw water from the well of salvation. Remember the gift of baptism: your sin is washed away in the name of Jesus; you belong to Christ; you are anointed to serve. Stand up and raise your heads! The reign of God is near. Amen.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Heritage Sunday 8:30 a.m. Festival 9:45 a.m. Celebrate! 11 a.m. Celebrate! 6 p.m. The Well Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Worship Notes Thank you for spending this time in worship! Prior to worship you may find it helpful to bookmark the scripture readings in your pew Bible. HYMN OF THANKSGIVING O Come, O Come, Emmanuel O come, thou Wisdom from on high, And order all things far and nigh: To us the path of knowledge show; And teach us in her ways to go. Refrain O come, desire of nations, bind, All peoples in one heart and mind: Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; Fill the whole world with heaven s peace. Refrain Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. PRAYER OF THE DAY Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. Large Print Bibles and bulletins are available from the ushers. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out www.goodshepherd Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ND) it is available for iphone and Android Smartphones. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) Light of the Stable The First Noel If You Listen (Repeat the Sounding Joy) Joyful, Wonderful New! Featuring JAce Kleser For the Joy Sing, All Ye People 2
Thanksgiving God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. MISSION & MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OFFERING PRAYER 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. OFFERING AND SONG Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Our offering is a significant act of worship, and we now worship God through our giving. God s mission and ministry for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is completely dependent upon your faithful and generous giving. Thank You for your ministry today! Presiding Saturday Pastor Julie Anderson Sunday Pastor Bob Caranicas Interpreter for the Deaf Cori Quist Available by request On the altar are the Holy Communion kits which are taken to our people who, for a variety of reasons cannot attend worship, to help them share in our celebration of the Lord s Supper. STEWARDSHIP MOMENT See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. (Malachi 3: 1) We, too, are called to be messengers of the faith, sharing the Gospel in word and in deed, using our talents and resources to serve all God s children in all the world. (by Sue Fretland, Towner, ND) All rights reserved. Used by permission. All Words & Music re-printed by permission. All Rights Reserved.. CCLI # 1164925. OneLicense.net #A-710780. CVLI License #502354650. SundaysandSeasons.com. Augsburg Fortress Annual Liturgies License 26440 Worship questions or conversations contact: Peder Gulleson at peder@goodshepherdbismarck.com or 255-1001. 3
Director: Mr. Dennis Gowen Piano: Karen Petersen Synth: Vicki Martel Violin: Laura Prokopek Cello: Mark Person Flute: Barb Murry Flute: Ruth Bettenhausen Clarinet: Danielle Abler Horn: Jennifer Flores Trumpet: Abelardo Flores Bass: Drew Wyum Guitar: Craig Schweitzer Percussion: David Cicha Narrator: Scott Parkin Narrator: Darcie Dykema Sopranos: Sally Kraft Renae Haug Kim Ukestad Angie Kleser Vanessa Hoines Amber Schafer Noura Eldredge Trisha Martin Altos: Donna Helgeson Debra Zeeb Paige Fettig Lesley Bentz Brynn Gaebe Ashley Farthing Kara Guidinger Davonne Eldredge Kjersti Hintz Tenors: Jim Fleming Jase Kleser Gene Anderson Mark Kamphuis John Schulz Bass: Lance Gaebe Greg Fettig Carson Fettig Peder Gulleson AN ADVENT AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Written by GSLC s 8 th Grade confirmation students. All: We believe that God is Men & Boys: The One and Only God Women & Girls: The Highest Power Men & Boys: The Creator of Everything All: Love We believe that God Men & Boys: Sent His Son to die for everything Women & Girls: Will always listen and forgive us All: We believe that Jesus is Men & Boys: The Way, The Truth, and The Light Women & Girls: God in flesh Men & Boys: The Savior of all sin The Giver of salvation Women & Girls: The Lamb of God, the Bread of Life The Perfect Shepherd and Teacher All: The Word Men & Boys: Still good after being tempted and tortured Women & Girls: The Light of the world All: We believe that the Holy Spirit is Women & Girls: Jesus gift Men & Boys: Always with us and will never leave us All: The Spirit of God Men & Boys: Awesome Women & Girls: Guide Men & Boys: Advisor Women & Girls: Conscience All: The Holy Spirit fills us with love PRAYERS OF GOD S PEOPLE Hear us, O God, Your mercy is great. THE LORD S PRAYER 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, forever and ever. Amen. Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BENEDICTION May God direct your ways in peace, make you abound in love for one another and for all, and strengthen your hearts until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. DISMISSAL Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 4
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