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Immanuel Lutheran Church—Bristol, Connecticut Rev. Kevin A. Karner
Pastor’s Secretary: Dee Krampitz Admin. Assist.: Trina Theriault Church: (860) 583-5649 School: (860) 583-5631 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Our Mission Statement
The people of Immanuel Lutheran Church are living proof of the Grace of God through salvation in Jesus Christ. Empowered by Christ, our mission is to reach out in love to those who have not yet responded to the Gospel that all may be united in Chris t.
MEMORIALS and THANK OFFERINGS
In Memory of Dick Tessman By Jackie Tessman, For Local
In Memory of June Fuhlbruck
By The Reich & Sammito Families, For Local
By Harry & Sandra Cleveland, For ILS Tuition Assistance
In Memory of Elsie Wentland
By Nancy Burch, For Immanuel Lutheran Church
By Walter & Roberta Kuhr, For Immanuel Lutheran Church
By The Reich & Sammito Families, For Local
COMMUNION STATEMENT
AVENT means “coming”. Christ came in the flesh at Bethlehem, He
comes now in word and sacrament, and He will come again in judgement.
As we look forward to His final coming, we find our deepest joy and com-
fort in His present coming with His very body and blood for our for-
giveness. As we receive the Lord’s Supper today, guests desiring to com-
mune are asked to speak with the pastor before the service. For Scriptural
reasons, we practice close communion.
STEWARDSHIP BIBLE VERSE FOR DECEMBER 13, 2015
“The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in every-
thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be
made known to God.” (Philippians 4:5-6 ESV). Wouldn't you like to be
free from worry and anxiety? Isn't it worry and anxiety that often keep
us from living the generous life God has called us to? St. Paul contrasts
anxiety with prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving in making our re-
quests known to God. In other words, when you are tempted to anxiety
and worry: pray to the Lord with a thankful heart and pour out your
supplications before Him.
SERVING YOU IN DECEMBER Ushers: 8:00 10:45 Warren Kirschner Gregory Scoville George Rindfleisch Justin Kirschner Brad Schaffrick Jonathan Rindfleisch Norman Kirschner Robert Redman Christy Hislop Danny Tonn Bob Jankowski Kenneth Tonn Robert Wollenberg
Today’s Acolytes: Kacie Therrien Matthew Dennis
Advent Acolyte: Victoria Holcomb
Next Week’s Acolytes: Dillon Kohl Jared Krueger
Altar Guild: MaryAnn Kalwat Pat Wollenberg
Don Kalwat Sue Lutz
Richard Lutz
CONTRIBUTIONS: $15,058.00
Milestone Birthdays in our Congregation in
December
Last Week
SUNDAY ATTENDANCE
8:00 — 158 HC — 132 10:45 — 76
TOTAL — 234
Elna Lynch, 12/6
Elizabeth Wilde, 12/6
Robert Wilde, 12/12
Marion Schroeder, 12/13
Virginia Schultz, 12/14
Arlene Jensen, 12/22
Myrna Gamache, 12/23
Janice Sonstroem, 12/24
Albert Smith, 12/29
Leah Modeen, 12/30
Edward Young, 12/30
Today’s altar flowers were donated by the
Altar Guild through the generous
donations to the flower fund.
MID WEEK ADVENT SERVICE: Total 52
Welcome in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
We pray that this morning’s service will strengthen you in your
walk with our Lord.
Service Setting One— Page 151
8:00 Divine Service
10:45 Divine Service/Holy Communion
Opening Hymn #349 “Hark the Glad Sound”
Hymn of Praise is omitted
10:45 Rite of Holy Baptism Ella Grae Dell’Aera
COLLECT
Scripture Lessons: (see half-sheet insert)
Old Testament Zephaniah 3:14-20
Choir 8:00
GRADUAL 10:45
Epistle Philippians 4:4-7
GOSPEL Luke 7:18-28
HYMN OF THE DAY #340 v. 1-4 “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”
SERMON “From Bedlam to Bethlehem”
CREED
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
OFFERING
If you’re visiting with us today, please take a moment to sign our guest register, so we can acknowledge your visit with us.
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS
#333 “Once He Came in Blessing”
#350 “Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come”
CLOSING HYMN #340 v.5 “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”
Third Sunday in Advent
December 13, 2015
Immanuel Lutheran Church 154 Meadow Street Bristol, Connecticut
Remember in Prayer:
Those in Military Service: Jordon Bender Samantha Shamson Brian Lutz Phil Parenteau
The Sick: Irene Kraus Patrick and Kim Wegner Richard Stockman Louise Winter Doris Ryskowski Leah Modeen Elsie Krampitz Aiza & Ayan, infant twins of Mr. & Mrs. Kashif Nazir Mabel Grekula
Our Family: For Pastor Schumacher and Cindy as they continue the work of our Lord in Ghana, West Africa.
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School 154 Meadow Street
Bristol, Connecticut 06010
Phone: (860) 583-5649
ilcs.org
~ADDITIONAL WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES~
Our Sunday service is broadcast each
Sunday on WXCT990 AM
at 1:00 P.M.
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on
WIHS 104.9 FM each Sunday at
7:00 P.M.
Lutheran Public Radio
listen any time at LUTHERANPUBLICRADIO.ORG
CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY 12/13
8:00 Divine Service 9:15 Fellowship Coffee 9:30 German Worship Service/Holy Communion Sunday School, & Junior Bible Study (No Adult Bible Study today) 10:45 Divine Service/Holy Communion/Dell’Aera Baptism 12:00 Potluck Lunch-by Stewardship & Youth Group 3:30 New Member Class MONDAY 12/14
1:00 Adult Fellowship 7:00 BOCE
TUESDAY 12/15
9:30 Walk & Talk 12:30 Ladies Lunch-Parish Center 7:00 IL Foundation 7:00 Senior Choir
WEDNESDAY 12/16
10:00 Chapel/Advent - Christmas Program 11:00 Advent Light Lunch-Gym 7:00 Advent - Christmas Program
THURSDAY 12/17
7:00 The Emmaus Walkers 4:15 Public School Confirmation Class 7:00 Photo Club 7:00 Church Council 7:00 Train Club
FRIDAY 12/18
No Church Activities
SATURDAY 12/19
No Church Activities
SUNDAY 12/20
8:00 Divine Service/Holy Communion/ New Member Confirmation 9:15 Fellowship Coffee/ Reception for new members 9:30 Sunday School, Adult & Junior Bible Study 10:45 Divine Service/
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