Elk River Lutheran Church December 3, 2017 10:30 am Service
Welcome to Elk River Lutheran Church All are invited to share in the Lord s Supper. We encourage children to participate in worship and communion. Nursery is available, should you desire it. Restrooms are located in fellowship area and lower level.
Community Announcements Welcome guests! Thank you for worshipping with us. Please feel free to take home your worship bulletin for people and families to keep in your prayers. Visit www.elkriverlutheran.org for the latest information.
Sharing of the Peace P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you.
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven VERSE 1 Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Joyful, all ye nations, rise; Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven VERSE 2 Hail the heav'n born Prince of peace! Hail the Sun of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris n with healing in His wings.
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Mild He lays His glory by, Born that we no more may die, Born to raise each child of earth, Born to give us second birth.
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Chorus King of Heaven, come down; King of Heaven, come now; Let Your glory reign, Shining like the day; King of Heaven come;
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven King of Heaven, rise up, Who can stand against us; You are strong to save, In Your mighty name, King of Heaven come.
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven VERSE 3 Christ, by highest heav n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! Hail, incarnate deity! Pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Chorus King of Heaven, come down; King of Heaven, come now; Let Your glory reign, Shining like the day; King of Heaven come;
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven King of Heaven, rise up, Who can stand against us; You are strong to save, In Your mighty name, King of Heaven come.
Gathering Song Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven ENDING King of Heaven, come down; King of Heaven, come now; Let Your glory reign, Shining like the day; King of Heaven come.
Confession and Forgiveness (p.94) P C Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who comes to wake us from sleep, who leads us into the light of grace. Amen.
Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P C God of all time, We confess that we have not prepared for your merciful reign among us. We ignore our neighbors in need and fail in the labor of justice and peace.
Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) C In your mercy forgive us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your light and to seek the things that will endure until Christ comes again in glory. Amen.
Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven and all things are made new. Rejoice in this good news. C Amen.
Song of Praise My Soul Magnifies the Lord VERSE 1 Good news of great joy For ev ry woman, ev ry man; This will be a sign to you: A baby born in Bethlehem. Come and worship, do not be afraid.
Song of Praise My Soul Magnifies the Lord VERSE 2 A company of angels, Glory in the highest! And on the earth, a peace among Those on whom His favor rests. Come and worship, do not be afraid.
Song of Praise My Soul Magnifies the Lord CHORUS My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me.
Song of Praise My Soul Magnifies the Lord VERSE 3 Unto you, a child is born, Unto us, a Son is giv n; Let ev ry heart prepare His throne, And ev ry nation under Heav n; Come and worship, do not be afraid.
Song of Praise My Soul Magnifies the Lord CHORUS My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me.
Song of Praise My Soul Magnifies the Lord CHORUS My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me.
Prayer of the day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection awaken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Reading: 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 has been given you in Christ Jesus, 5 for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind 6 just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you
Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 7 so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; shine forth, you that are enthroned up- on the cherubim. 2In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your strength and come to help us.
Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 3Restore us, O God; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved. 4O Lord God of hosts, how long will your anger fume when your people pray?
Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 5You have fed them with the bread of tears; you have given them bowls of tears to drink. 6You have made us the derision of our neighbors, and our enemies laugh us to scorn.
Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 7Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved. 17Let your hand be upon the one at your right hand, the one you have made so strong for yourself.
Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 18And so will we never turn a- way from you; give us life, that we may call up- on your name. 19Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved.
Gospel Please stand for the Gospel
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 P C The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 [Jesus said:] 24 In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 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.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 28 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. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 32 But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34 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.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 35 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, 36 or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 P C The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, O Christ
Children s Message Children are invited to come to the front.
Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas
Song of the Day Come Thou Long Expected Jesus VERSE 1 Come, Thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free. From our fears and sins release us. Let us find our rest in Thee.
Song of the Day Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art. Dear desire of ev'ry nation, Joy of ev'ry longing heart.
Song of the Day Come Thou Long Expected Jesus VERSE 2 Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King. Born to reign in us forever. Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
Song of the Day Come Thou Long Expected Jesus By Thine own eternal spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone. By Thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
Song of the Day Come Thou Long Expected Jesus VERSE 3 Come, Thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free. From our fears and sins release us. Let us find our rest in Thee. Come Thou long expected King.
Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Apostles Creed I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
Apostles Creed On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to Judge the living and the dead.
Apostles Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offertory Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear By Davis, Mitchell, Taylor, Denver, Kniss, & Wonder
Offering Prayer P C Let us pray, Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Words of Institution P In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
The Lord s Prayer C 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
The Lord s Prayer C 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.
Communion Invitation Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available.
Communion Song Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah
Communion Blessing P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. C Amen.
Communion Prayer P C Let us pray. God for whom we wait, you come to us in the broken bread and the cup we share. Make us ready always to welcome Christ into our hearts, and send us forth to be your people in the world, announcing your coming among us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing of Congregation The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine REFRAIN Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire.
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine VERSE 1 Lord, the light of Your love is shining, In the midst of the darkness, shining; Jesus, light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me:
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine REFRAIN Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire.
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine VERSE 2 As we gaze on your kingly brightness, So our faces display Your likeness, Ever changing from glory to glory, Mirrored here, may our lives tell Your story. Shine on me, shine on me.
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine REFRAIN Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire.
Sending Song Shine Jesus Shine Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.
Sending Dialog P C Go in peace. Share the Good News! We will! Thanks be to God. Special thanks to all who assisted during worship. If you would like to assist in worship or volunteer in other ways, please contact the office. Thanks. Liturgy, songs and lyrics are reprinted with permission. Current copyright licenses held with CCLI, OneLicense, Licensing and Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.