December 15, 2013 Third Sunday of Advent Welcome Visitors! We re glad you are with us today. Please sign in on the YES! Sheet and pass it to the center aisle. Request a prayer to be read during worship by writing it on the back. An usher will pick it up during the Congregational Song. Embracing the diversity of God s creation and celebrating our oneness in Christ. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 611 Randolph Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-848-4741 churchoffice@goodshepherdlc.org www.goodshepherdlc.org
ADVENT JAZZ SERVICE Please stand as you are able ELW=red book hymnal Congregation responses are bold GATHERING Prelude Jazz Ensemble Announcements Welcome Preparation of the Heart God of angel songs and hidden miracles, wing your way into our world, for we are in need of your presence. We have been caught up in busyness, frantic with lists too long and pockets too empty. We have lost patience and misplaced our hope. God of heavenly choruses and humble beginnings, wing your way into our hearts. Let us know a peace that calms unrealistic expectations. Let us be lifted up by angels song and see with new perspective what is truly important. Fill our hearts with Mary-like joy. (silence for reflection) The joy of God is here for us today, it is God s gift for us to grasp. The angels song begin the chorus; like Mary, let us join the song. Let us all rejoice in the miracle of love. 2
Congregational Song Shine Down (YES! Sheets are collected.) 3
Lighting of the Advent Candles Greeting and Prayer of the Day From the One who is, and who was, and is to come, the Almighty: grace, light, and peace be with you. And also with you. Holy God, Loving Christ, Living Spirit; You are present in the everyday occurrences; you are revealed in startling and wondrous encounters. Let the revelation of your mystery unfold again this day that we may see it together. Let the secret of the ages shed new light on our relationship to you, and each other, as we praise the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. WORD Mini-Meditation for Children (Children are invited to come forward during the song.) Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord, Emanuel, God is with us, blessed Redeemer, living Word. (after each reading:) Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. A Reading from... Zephaniah 3:14-20 (God is present among us) Musical Response Prepare the Royal Highway Jazz Ensemble 4
A Reading from...isaiah 11: 1-10 (The peaceable kingdom) Congregational Carol Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming ELW 272 A Reading from...psalm 148 (Praise the Lord) Musical Response The King Shall Come Jazz Ensemble A Reading from... Luke 1:39-56 (Gabriel visits Mary) Musical Response The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came ELW 265 Reflection.. Pastor Kathy Nolte Musical Response Angels We Have Heard on High Jazz Ensemble Prayers of the People After the words Hear us as we pray, the congregation sings verse 1 only: 5
Passing of the Peace The dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet unto the way of peace. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. Offering (Gifts are gathered and brought forward at the end of the musical offering.) Musical Offering Somebody Build a Manger The Choir Offertory Prayer Assisting Minister: Let us pray. 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. 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 our thanks and praise. 6
Holy, Holy Eucharistic Prayer Presiding Minister: Holy God, the Beginning and the End, our Salvation and our Hope, we praise you for creating a world of order and beauty. Send your Spirit on us and on this bread and wine we share: strengthen our faith, increase our hope, and bring to birth the justice and joy of your Son. Almighty Father & Mother, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen. 7
The Lord s Prayer Presiding Minister: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: 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 t kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Invitation to Communion Communion God is with us, our Immanuel. Come to the table of grace. Please come forward as the ushers direct. You will be given bread. You may eat the bread and drink; or intinct (dip) in the large cup and eat. Please move to the appropriate server. The silver cup has wine; the oversize pottery cup has grape juice for intinction. Gluten free communion wafers are available. Please let Pastor Kathy or the assisting minister know when you come forward. After you commune, feel free to kneel at the altar rail in silent prayer. 8
Communion Song Lamb of God Congregation: Music by Jazz Ensemble After all have returned to their places, please remain seated. Presiding Minister: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. 9
Prayer after Communion Assisting Minister: Let us pray Lord God, we give you thanks that you have fed us even now with the banquet that is yet to come. Keep us alert for signs of your presence in the world around us. Send us as healing oil and sheltering comfort to those in need, and make us bold in testifying to the light of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Blessing SENDING 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. Congregational Carol Go Tell It on the Mountain ELW 290 Dismissal Go in peace and tell it on the mountain, Salvation has come to us! Thanks be to God. Postlude Jazz Ensemble Please join us for light refreshments downstairs. 10
Preparation of the heart from The Worship Sourcebook. Liturgical texts reprinted from SundaysandSeasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Annual Liturgies License #26258. While We are Waiting Come by Clare Cloninger and Don Cason, 1986 Word Publishing, Used by permission. CCLI license #460797. Shine Down, text & music by Tom Kendzia, copyright 2006, Tom Kendzia, published by OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved, used by permission. 11
WITH GRATITUDE Jazz Ensemble Musicians Jonathan Oblander, piano Bob Becker, bass Al Keeler, drums Jazz Vocal Ensemble Pastor Rev. Kathy Nolte Readers Joan Pope, Marilyn Huebel (8:00) Kate King, Lynn Railsback (10:30) printed on 100% recycled envirocopy paper Pastor Rev. Kathryn Nolte Music Director Jonathan Oblander Council President Barbara Hunt Office Administrator Vicki May Council Vice President Susan Abbott Custodian Tali Melani Dir. Christian Education Deac. Debbie Rank Sunday Nursery Attendants Elois Gardner & Courtney Roberson 12