8 : 1 5 AM De F nd, Welcome to our parish community! We are thrilled to have you with us. Your presence at Messiah Church is a true treasure and we open our hearts to you with a deep sense of hospitality. We hope that you will make yourself at home. Please get involved in whatever catches your attention and imagination. Even more so, please share with us whatever gift and talent that you bring to Messiah. Please fill out the Welcome Card found in the pew pocket if you would like to be contacted by me or by the office. May you and your loved ones know the rich blessings of our loving God. Past Jef V n H S U N D AY S C H O O L C H O O L 3 Y E A R S - 4 T H Y E A R S First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 T H G R A D E Sundays between liturgies from 9:30-10:20 in the Community Room. Registration required. Y O U T H E D U C AT I O N D U C AT I O N G R A D ES 5-9 Youth are encouraged to join us in weekend worship, and in weekly activities on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 F E L LOW S H I P Please stay after the Worship Service for conversation.
O PEN I N G H Y M N ELW Red Book #260 G R E E T I N G B R I E F O R D E R O F C O N F E S S I O N Pastor: Faithful God The King Shall Come Congregation: We confess that we have been unfaithful to you. Like dry leaves and withered grass, our lives are blown about by our brokenness and the darkness that so often surrounds us. Restore us, O God; let the light of your face shine on us, and we shall be saved. Amen. O A N T I PH O N S C P, C P B L E S S I N G O F T H E A D V E N T W R E AT H A N D L I G H T I N G O F T H E F I R S T C A N D L E Light One Candle P R AY E R O F T H E D AY Pastor: Congregation: Let us pray... Amen. F I R S T R E A D I N G Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the L house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the L, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach 2
us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the L from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the L! Reader: Congregation: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. P S A L M S A L M 9 5 My Soul in Stillness Waits S E C O N D R E A D I N G Romans 13:11-14 Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Reader: Congregation: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
G OSPEL O S L A CC LAMATIONA M AT I O N H O LY G O S PEL Matthew 24:36-44 But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. 4
Pastor: Congregation: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. T H E H O M I LY P J V H P R AY E R S OF O F I NTERCESSIT E R C E S S I ONN All Respond after each prayer: Leader: All: S I G N O F P E A C E Greet one another with: Peace be with you. T H E O F F E R I N G There Is a Balm ELW Red Book #614 An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. Children are welcome to come forward and place an offering in the urn next to the pulpit. Pastor: Let us pray. Merciful God Congregation: We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 5
T H E G R E AT T H A N K S G I V I N G Pastor: The Lord be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Pastor: It is indeed right that we should at all times T H E L O R D O R D S P R AY E R R AY E R Sung by All H O LY C O M M U N I O N All are welcome to the Lord s Table Grape juice is available on the trays in the central cups. Gluten-free wafers are available in the gold container on the stand between the bread distributors. 6
C O M M U N I O N H Y M N ELW Red Book #257 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel B L E S S I N G Congregation: Amen. R E C E S S I O N A L People Look East ELW Red Book #248 D I S M I S S A L Pastor: Congregation: Go in peace, serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Worship Assistants Greeters... Peggy & Dale Ziege Host... Jim Stolzenburg Reader... Peggy Finnegan Communion... Carol & Andy Stolarzyk,... Karen Wenger Ushers Team 2... Tom Green, Carl Burhop,...Paul Hoel, Bill Harris Musician... Marian Korth Vocalists...Clyde Nyhus, Brynn Schulte Flowers In honor of Kevin Bailey s birthday from Jared Hahn and Wendy Bailey, with gratitude and thanksgiving to God. 7
THANKSGIVINGS FOR PASTOR JEFF AND HIS FAMILY 15 years ago on the first Sunday of Advent Melissa and I celebrated our first Sunday at Messiah. Our family was just beginning then, with Benjamin just a six month old baby boy. Our family has expanded since those days with Joseph and Rachel - and more - we count you the parishioners of Messiah as our family as well. Thank you for allowing us into your hearts and lives so many years ago. The word advent literally means "coming toward" - God always coming toward us. Thank you for being the advent of God for us 15 years ago. We so look forward to the years ahead as we continue striving to be the community of disciples that God has called us to be. Peace to you our Messiah family. Almighty and eternal God, 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; and then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. -- from The Book of Common Prayer 8
Taking Faith Home CARING CONVERSATIONS Discuss in your home or small group: Tell about a me when you were wai ng for something or someone to come. Jesus asks his followers to be ready, as he could return at any me (Ma hew 24:42). How do we stay ready for Jesus? Talk about what the promise of Christ s second coming means to you. ADVENT Make an Advent paper chain with a link for each day of December up to Christmas Day. Write one of the instruc ons listed below on each link. Remove a link each day and do what it says: 1. Say what gives you peace. 13. Tell the na vity story to each other. 2. Describe what gives you joy. 14. Make a Christmas card for someone. 3. Share what gives you hope. 15. Read Isaiah 7:14. 4. Give a compliment to someone. 16. Sing Away in the Manger. 5. Read Jeremiah 33:14-16. 17. Wrap a Christmas gi for someone. 6. Sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel. 18. Make Christmas cookies. 7. Tell about a Christmas memory. 19. Read Isaiah 9:6-7. 8. Read Isaiah 11:1-3. 20. Go for a walk with someone. 9. Say what you like about Advent. 21. Draw a Christmas picture. 10.Sing Joy to the World. 22. Read Luke 1:26-38. 11.Tell what you like about Christmas. 23. Read Ma hew 1:18-24. 12. Read Micah 5:2-4. 24. Read Luke 2:1-7. THESE READINGS ARE RELATED TO THE LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY Sunday Ma hew 24:36-44 The sudden coming of salva on Monday Ma hew 24:3-14 Persevere to the end Tuesday Romans 13:11-14 An urgent appeal Wednesday Ma hew 24:45-51 The faithful servant Thursday Luke 17:22-37 The coming of the Son of Man Friday Joel 3:14-21 The day of the Lord Saturday Psalm 122 A song of praise Sunday Ma hew 3:1-12 Prepare the way of the Lord 9
Weekly Announcements Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2016 Faith Conversation: The New Jim Crow Conversation on race relations in America. Dec. 4. Divine Yoga Tuesdays through Dec. 20. Meet in the Community Room, 5:30-6:45. Leanne: leelee53527@gmail.com EMMCA Tuesday Volunteers Messiah is a Senior nutrition lunch site. 2 hours needed - info on Kiosk. Cloths and Dishtowels Please donate new kitchen items to replenish our stock for 2017 at church. - - Doris Zache, 222-3812 C F M 3 years-4 th Grade Elizabeth Crummy, Children s and Family Ministry Coordinator Cell # 608-235-6910 Email: familyministry@messiahchurch.com Christmas Program Rehearsal is Dec. 10, rehearsal for 3rd & 4th grades 9:00-10:30. Program on Dec. 11 at 2:00, Reception to Follow. Volunteers needed to help with costumes, to decorate the Social Hall and to help with Reception. Birthday Party for Baby Jesus Collecting for St. Stephen s Food Pantry: diapers, pacifiers, formula, wipes, bottles. Lori, 837-1917. Cold & Flu Care Bags Teaming up with Social Ministry, collecting for residents in the Triangle community. Please consider donating a paper grocery bag and homemade cheery get well card. Collection items for each age group are listed on the Kiosk, and in a flyer sent home with your child. Bring items by Dec. 11. - - Naoma Michaelis, 298-7788. Christmas Break Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1. Classes resume January 8. Y F M 5 th -12 th Grade Teresa Palumbo, Youth Ministry Coordinator Text to: 608-279-7460, Email: youth@messiahchurch.com Ornament Sale begins Dec. 3 $10 for 2016, $5 for previous years. Christmas Break December 21 and 28. Classes resume January 4. 10 Christmas Worship Services C E : 4:00, 7:00, 9:00 C D : 9:00 NEW Flower Chart for 2017 Is available on the Kiosk. Please sign -up for the date(s) you would like to sponsor flowers for the Altar. Include your name and phone number. Cost is $35 for each date. We do not accept additional amounts for larger bouquets. Second Saturday Dec. 10, Soda & Sangria after 5:00 worship.
Weekly Announcements Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2016 Social Ministry Collections Mitten Tree Hats, Mittens, Scarves for men, women & children. These will be given to the Salvation Army. Collection ends Dec. 18. Coordinator: Darilee Nelson, 222-4929. Pudding Boxes Large boxes of instant pudding will be collected in a box underneath the Mitten Tree. These will be used for the East Side Community Center at Truax Christmas food boxes. Collection ends Dec. 18. Coordinator: Darilee Nelson, 222-4929 The Road Home We are adopting four families. A parent using their services has on their list a clothing item and a toy/personal request for each of their children, along with a request for a grocery store certificate. We adopt the family, and to protect confidentiality, assign each a code number. Sign up on poster in the Gathering Space. Bring unwrapped gifts to Messiah collection by Dec. 11. Coordinator: Diane Iverson, 242-0462. Domestic Abuse Intervention Services D.A.I.S. Gift needs are listed on a poster in the Gathering Space. Each person is assigned a family 11 number. The number and name of the item needed will be on the poster. Write in the item you are purchasing for the family, and bring to Messiah by Sunday, Dec. 11. Please do not wrap, and be sure to include: Family number, along with the code number for mom/dad/child to identify the gift recipient. Coordinator: Diane Iverson, 242-0462. YWCA Residents Messiah is the only gift provider for the women residents at the YWCA. Poster in the Gathering Space lists names, along with their wishes. Please attach the name and room number of each person you are helping to each gift. Bring to Messiah by Sunday, Dec. 11. Bernie Hartwig, 222-7350. SAM Christmas Program Wednesday, Nov. 30 at noon. KG & the Rangers, musical show. Bring a dish to pass and your table service. A Cup of Christmas Joy Saturday, Dec. 3 Women s Ministry Advent Breakfast event 9:00-11:00, featuring Singersong writer Cheryl Kirking. Registration forms on the Kiosk. Register by Nov. 28. Volunteers Needed Christmas Eve 7:00 pm worship service. Children and adults. Sign-up on Kiosk. Adults needed to Usher at 4:00 and 9:00.
T W Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2016 Monday, November 28 Pastor's Day Off Preschool Meets... 9:00-11:30 Boy Scouts Troop #132... 6:30 Prayer Shawl Gathering... 6:30 Tuesday, November 29 Pastor's Day Off EMMCA Senior Meal... 12:00 Divine Yoga... 5:30 BBB Square Dancing... 6:00 Wednesday, November 30 Preschool Meets... 9:00-11:30 SAM-Older Kids OK Club Lunch... 12:00 Bible Study... 6:30 YOW Youth on Wednesdays... 6:30 Thursday, December 1 Pew Keepers... 10:00 EMMCA Senior Meal... 12:00 GS Troop #1174... 4:30 Choir Rehearsal... 7:30 Friday, December 2 Preschool Meets... 9:00 Women s Ministry Event Set-up... 1:30 Saturday, December 3 Women s Ministry Event... 9:00 Line Dancing Class... 9:30 Scrappin for Support... 11:30 Ornament Sale Begins... 4:30 Worship Service... 5:00 Second Sunday of Advent, December 4 Ornament Sale... 7:30 Worship Service... 8:15 Sunday School... 9:30 Faith Conversation... 9:30 Worship Service... 10:30 Family Grief Camp... 12:00 GS Troop #7302... 1:30 Venture Crew #132... 6:15 Office and Contact Information P... 608-222-3833 O E... ourchurch@messiahchurch.com O C D B...outside the main front entrance W... messiahchurch.com O H... Monday - Friday... 9:00-12:00 P... Jeff Vanden Heuvel... pastorjeff@messiahchurch.com B M...Tim Coulthart... timc@messiahchurch.com C W M... Clyde Nyhus... music@messiahchurch.com C C F M... Elizabeth Crummy... familyministry@messiahchurch.com C Y F M... Teresa Palumbo... youth@messiahchurch.com C E, O C... Annette Durkin... evangelism@messiahchurch.com C S A M... Keith Schlesinger... adultministry@messiahchurch.com D P... Bobbie Rogers... preschool@messiahchurch.com V S... Steve Cheramy...video@messiahchurch.com F M...Tim Martinson...building@messiahchurch.com W D A... Wendy Bailey... wendy@messiahchurch.com J S... Larry Kaltenberg LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA 5202 Cottage Grove Rd. Madison, WI 53716