20 DEC. 2020 + FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT + 10:00 A.M. Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“Hush, for God Is Here”

ORGAN VOLUNTARY “THE ADVENT ROSE” p.l.harris

All May Make the Sign of the Cross, the sign marked at Baptism;

as the Presiding Minister Begins. (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +

(Stand)

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: AMEN.

P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart, and confess our sins to God our Father, imploring him, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us forgiveness. C: AMEN.

Please kneel, if you are able

Silence is kept for reflection

P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.

C: Who made heaven and earth.

P: I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.

C: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin.

P: Almighty God, our Maker and Redeemer, we sinners confess to you, that we have sinned against you by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring your grace, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.

C: O most merciful God, you have given your only-begotten Son to die for us. Have mercy on us, and for his sake grant us forgiveness of all our sins; and by your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of you and of your will, and true obedience to your Word, that by your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: AMEN

P: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ and by his authority, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.

THE GATHERING HYMN (Stand) VS. 1,2,4

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

THE KYRIE

P: Kyrie eleison: C: Lord, have mercy.

P: Christe eleison: C: Christ, have mercy.

P: Kyrie eleison: C: Lord, have mercy.

P: the 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. C: AMEN.

The Assembly Sits

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +

After Each reading: A: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God

THE first reading II SAMUEL 7:1-11, 16

PSALMODY PSALM 89:1-4, 19-26

Your love, O LORD, forever will I sing;

from age to age my mouth will proclaim your faithfulness.

For I am persuaded that your love is established forever;

you have set your faithfulness firmly in the heavens.

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have sworn an oath to David my servant:

'I will establish your line forever,

and preserve your throne for all generations.'"

You 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.

I have found David my servant;

with my holy oil have I anointed him.

My hand will hold him fast

and my arm will make him strong.

No enemy shall deceive him,

nor any wicked man bring him down.

I will crush his foes before him

and strike down those who hate him.

My faithfulness and love shall be with him,

and he shall be victorious through my name.

I shall make his dominion extend

from the great sea to the river.

He will say to me, 'You are my Father,

my God, and the rock of my salvation.'

THE SECOND READING ROMANS 16:25-27

THE GOSPEL LUKE 1:26-38

The Assembly Stands when the Gospel Acclamation begins.

C: Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the 1st chapter. (++)

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

After the Reading

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

THE SERMON “GOD MAKES HIMSELF A HOME”

( II Samuel 7:1-11, Luke 1:26-38)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played before the Hymn of the Day. ◄

THE HYMN OF THE DAY (SUNG TO TUNE:NETTLETON)

PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.

He 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,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again 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

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

THE READER PRAYS:”LORD IN YOUR MERCY.”

CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”HEAR OUR PRAYER”

A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A BRIEF SILENCE. AT THE END OF THE PRAYERS:

P: SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTOR

+ PEACE +

P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: And also with you.

The congregation greets one another with the greeting of

“Peace be with you.”

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND OFFERING

AN OFFERING IS RECEIVED AS THE ALTAR IS PREPARED.

AFTER the OFFERTORY MUSIC-the offering is brought forward-THE ASSEMBLY STANDS

AS THE USHERS BRING THE OFFERING FORWARD, THE PEOPLE STAND AND RESPOND:

THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE

C: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a

right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your

Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me

with your free Spirit.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

The Assembly STANDS for the Offertory Prayer

A: God of all creation:

C: all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord C: AMEN.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

PREFACE

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy)

C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

The presiding minister continues:

P:… let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

P: We look with hope for his coming:

C: Come Lord Jesus.

P: Bring the gift of peace on earth.

C: Come Holy Spirit

P: ….one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

C: the lord’s prayer (Traditional Form)

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.

C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.

AGNUS DEI “LAMB OF GOD”

C: Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace.

Please be seated

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him.

DISTRIBUTION

(Baptized Christians who have received their First Communion, repent of sin and trust in Jesus Christ for forgiveness and salvation, endeavoring to live in peace with all people, are welcome to receive the Body and Blood of Christ, as he gives himself to us in the earthly elements of bread and wine. Those not yet ready for Communion are invited to the altar for a blessing.)

COMMUNION HYMN

the post communion blessing

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. c: amen. POST COMMUNION CANTICLE Song of Simeon

C: Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace; your word has

been fulfilled.

My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the

sight of every people;

a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER

A: Gracious and abundant God:

C: You have done great things for us, and we rejoice. In this bread and cup you give us life forever. In your boundless mercy, open us to the needs of the world, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN.

THE BENEDICTION

P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. C: AMEN.

THE HYMN IN RECESSION

A: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “TOCATTA” S. STEVENS

Serving in Worship

Ministers:…………………………………………………………….. The People of God

Assisting Minister:………………………………………………………...Patti Wentworth

Sacristan:……………………………………………………………………...Garry Kibler

Altar Guild: …………………………………………………………...Karen Daubenspeck

Acolyte Team:……………………..............Lindsay Naples, Derek Wilson, Addie Wilson

Organist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………………..Dean C. Hunt

Pastor:…………………………………………………………The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

SERVING NEXT WEEK

Assisting Minister:Diane Pilger, Acolyte Team: A.Wilson, D.Wilson,

Sacristan: Garry Kibler,

Altar Guild: Karen Daubenspeck

►THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH ◄

† Weekly Announcements †

20 December 2020

DECEMBER 22- Jill Kibler,

27-Carol Olson

THE CLOTHES CLOSET IS IN NEED OF:

MEN’S FLANNEL SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS AND WINTER COATS

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK (27 December)

-1st Sunday CHRISTMAS-

ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 PSALM 148

GALATIANS 4:4-7 LUKE 2:22-40

DECEMBER SPECIAL OFFERING

EMMANUEL CLOTHES CLOSET

DO TO OUR RETURNING TO ON-LINE SERVICES,

WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY ORDERS FOR POINSETTIAS. THE PANDEMIC UPSWING HAS CAUSED US TO CHANGE PLANS. IF YOU PAID FOR PLANTS OR ALTAR FLOWERS, WE WILL SEND THOSE CHECKS BACK TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

Stewardship Report for 6 & 13 December 2020

Offering: $ 1,900.00- Designated: $ 40.00 (Nov.)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

With the upswing of COVID-19 our in person Christmas Services will be streamed on our Facebook page on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please watch for further news. Sorry for this last minute change but we are looking at the safety of our members.

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers of

Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Dick Viola, Harlene Huffstetler, Charles Vasbinder, James Kibler, David Griffin,

Carl Wollam, June Stroup, George Burin, Jr. Christine Sweitzer, Mary Sudik,

Sally Garghill, Darlene Spelich, Anne Rowan, Harry Redmond, Virginia Morris

Cora Byers, June Roller, Billie Jo Smith, Billy Eckenrode, Shawn Bowker, Zack Bako,

Felicia MacMillan, Sue Thomas, Sally Dolovy, Dave Cosma, John Beach,

Judy Pinto, Edith Shunkwiler, Lindsay Naples.

We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list:

*Lee Sweitzer,*Ralph Koene,*Evelyn Koene, *Victoria Chuminski,*Teirian McKinney,*Raygan Ray, *Roger Morgan, *Larry Wibert,*Evelyn Wibert, *Ken Detman, *Bernice,*Kathy DeNunzio, *Warner Taiclet, *John,*Rosalie May,*Hazel Morgan, *Dwayne Phillips,*Monique Holmes, *Judy Coman, *Pam Vines, *Leslie Flower,*Jennifer James,*Tesa & Lidia Biggs,*Tom Arbaugh *Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list fortwo months. The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list andyou wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office or Dorothy Sunderman.

Did you know you can personally donate to Emmanuel? Copy and past the link below and type in Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Warren, Ohio.

You can also direct your Choice dollars from this link also.

https://service.thrivent.com/apps/ThriventChoiceMemberWeb/public/organizationSearchHome

Christmas is coming. It is a joyous time of feasting. The Church feasts upon the Word of God in sermon, song, and sacrament.

We hear the proclamation of the message of the angels: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11). We mingle our voices with theirs as we sing, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased” (Luke 2:14)! We receive the proclaimed Savior, Christ the Lord, not wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in manger but wrapped in bread and wine placed into our mouths for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. We feast in great joy indeed because of this great blessing from our Lord and God.

God’s people in ancient Israel also feasted with great joy. The Lord showered His abundant blessing on His people. And He commanded them to feast upon it (Deuteronomy 16). The people were to go to the place appointed, where the Lord would make His name dwell, and give offerings, each man as he was able, according to the blessing of the Lord that He had given them (Deut. 16:10, 15, 17).

And there the Lord would bless them with joy as they feasted upon what the Lord had provided. They ate of the choice parts of their offerings. They enjoyed the company of all the people of God as they together heard His promises of blessing, sang of His bountiful goodness, and partook of what He gave.

We feast on the Word who became flesh to dwell among us, not just during Christmas but throughout all the year. We feast not just on the salvation He has wrought for us in His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, but we feast also on all the temporal blessings that God gives out of His fatherly divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in us. We enjoy the rich bounty that God provides, not only in Word and Sacrament, but also in house and home, property and income, family and friends.

Let us then, as did our brothers in the faith from ancient Israel, give as we are able, according to the blessing of the Lord our God that He has given us. Let us, like them, give generously of the first fruits of our income, which He gives, so that all may know and enjoy the salvation He gives and the joy we have in the Savior born in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord.

 Our church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The phone number is 330-392-5939. The email address is eelc.office@gmail.com

We here at Emmanuel have returned to on-line services only until further notice. Please watch for announcements on Christmas Services. We want to be responsible in seeing that our Emmanuel Family and Friends are kept safe. Thank You.

SERVICE SCHEDULE

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Online Services Only

Our Services can be viewed on Facebook or our website.

(Any change to this schedule will be announced.)

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