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Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Producer: Chris Geach
Director : Sergio Porto
Editor: Teruni Evans
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Prelude –
Apostolic Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Gathering Hymn Angles We Have Heard on High ELW 289
Prayer of the Day*
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that would obstruct your mercy, that willingly we may bear your redeeming love to all the world, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Children Sermon
Advent Wreath
1. Light one candle for Peace
One bright candle for Peace
Christ brings Peace to every heart
He comes, He comes
2. Light one candle for Hope
One bright candle for Hope
Christ brings Hope to every heart
He comes, He comes
3. Light one candle for Joy
One bright candle for Joy
Christ brings Joy to every heart
He comes, He comes
4. Light one candle for Love
One bright candle for Love
Christ brings Love to every heart
He comes, He comes
First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
1Now when the king was settled in his house, and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2the king said to the prophet Nathan, “See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.” 3Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that you have in mind; for the Lord is with you.”
4But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan: 5Go and tell my servant David: Thus says the Lord: Are you the one to build me a house to live in? 6I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt to this day, but I have been moving about in a tent and a tabernacle. 7Wherever I have moved about among all the people of Israel, did I ever speak a word with any of the tribal leaders of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?” 8Now therefore thus you shall say to my servant David: Thus says the Lord of hosts: I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep to be prince over my people Israel; 9and I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth. 10And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may live in their own place, and be disturbed no more; and evildoers shall afflict them no more, as formerly, 11from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel; and I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover the Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a house. 16Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me; your throne shall be established forever.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm: 89:1-4, 19-26
1Your love, O Lord, forever | will I sing; from age to age my mouth will pro- | claim your faithfulness. 2For I am persuaded that your steadfast love is estab- | lished forever; you have set your faithfulness firmly | in the heavens. 3“I have made a covenant with my | chosen one; I have sworn an oath to Da- | vid my servant: 4‘I will establish your | line forever, and preserve your throne for all | generations.’ ” R 19You spoke once in a vision and said to your | faithful people: “I have set the crown upon a warrior and have exalted one chosen out | of the people. 20I have found Da- | vid my servant; with my holy oil have I a- | nointed him. 21My hand will | hold him fast and my arm will | make him strong. 22No enemy | shall deceive him, nor shall the wicked | bring him down. 23I will crush his | foes before him and strike down | those who hate him. 24My faithfulness and steadfast | love are with him, and he shall be victorious | through my name. 25I will set his hand | on the sea, and his right hand | on the rivers. 26He will say to me, ‘You | are my father, my God, and the rock of | my salvation.’ R
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
25Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26but is now disclosed, and through the prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—27to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation* Go Tell It on the Mountain ELW 290 v 1
Refrain
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and ev’rywhere; go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
1 While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. Refrain
Gospel: Saint Luke 1:26-38*
Glory to you Oh Lord.
26In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
The Gospel of the Lord ,Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon – Wesley Menke
Hymn of the Day: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness ELW 251
Apostle’s Creed*
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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.* 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. 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.
Prayers of Intercession*
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
Gracious God, all generations call you blessed. In this holy season we pray for our neighbors of other denominations and faiths Inspire the faith of their people. Cultivate understanding among us and strengthen us in love and service to our community. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Creator God, you scatter the proud. Everything we have belongs first to you. Bless and protect the seas, mountains, plains, forests, skies, and soils that surround us. Give us humility as we tend them. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Righteous God, you humble the powerful and lift up the lowly. We pray for the leaders of all nations, that they amplify the voices of people in need. Guide all people entrusted with leadership, to create societies in which everyone can flourish. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Barbara Dinger Paul Zimmer, Mary Ann Messick, Ines, Cora Casillas, Terry Dearth , Sally Martinez and Henry
For healing, strength, and successful cancer treatment: Sally Carlson, Andrew Collard, Karen Diffenbacher, Allen Hoke, Jackie DeVogler, Rene Paulson, and John Hendon
For continued strength & healing: Ron Martinez, Alicia Roberts,
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Passing of the Peace* Pastor
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
Offertory:
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Offering Hymn Come Now, O Prince of Peace v1 & 4 (twice) ELW 247
Offering Prayer*
Generous God, you have created all that is, and you provide for us in every season. Bless all that we offer, that through these gifts the world will receive your blessing. In the name of Jesus, Emmanuel, we pray.
Amen.
Great Thanksgiving Pastor
♫ 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 him thanks and praise.
♫ Holy, holy, holy are you, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are filled with you glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who comes in your name. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest!
Eucharistic prayer.
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 thosewho 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.
Invitation to Communion
Taste and see that the Lord is good! The body and blood of Christ given for you.
Blessing*
May God bless us and keep us. May God’s face shine on us and be gracious to us. May God look on us with favor and + give us peace. Amen
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Sending Song Joy to the World ELW 267 v1, 2, 4
1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king let ev’ry heart prepare him room and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.
2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love.
Dismissal
Go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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