First Sunday of Advent

Prayers of Hope for a Renewed and Better World December 1, 2013

9:00 a.m.

~Welcome~

Advent Confession and

Forgiveness P: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen P: The Lord of Advent tells us to be watchful for his coming, keeping our lamps lighted, and our hearts clean. All: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. P: Let us confess to the Lord. (time for silent reflection)

P: Gracious God… All: We prepare our hearts for the coming

of Your Son, confessing our sins of omission and commission, confessing our lure into a world that knows not the Christ of our preparations. Forgive our sins, cleanse our hearts, and keep us faithful and focused on the promised coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

P: God sent Jesus, to show infinite love and forgiveness for all. Our sins are forgiven in the holy name of Christ who

came and will come again.

All: Amen.

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

ELW #279

O little town of Bethlehem,

How still we see thee lie;Above thy deep

and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth

The everlasting light;The hopes and fears

of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary;

And gathered all above,While mortals sleep

the angels keepTheir watch of wond'ring love.

O morning stars together

Proclaim the holy birth;

And praises sing to God the king,

And peace to all the earth.

How silent, how silently

The wondrous gift is giv'n!

So God imparts to human hearts

The blessings of his heav'n.

No ear may hear his coming,

But in this world of sin,

Where meek souls will receive him still,

The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem,

Descend to us, we pray;

Cast out our sin and enter in,Be born in us

today.

We hear the Christmas angels

The great glad tidings tell;

O come to us, abide with us,

Our Lord, Emmanuel.

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE

P: The first candle of Advent is the light of Hope.

All: Our hope is in God, and in God’s son Jesus Christ. He is the one appointed by God to be judge of all things.  He is the one through whom God has promised to save and redeem all people.

P: We light this candle today to remind us that God

is our hope. 

All: To remember that God is the only hope of

the world. We thank God for the promises He has made to us and for the light Christ has brought

into the world.

A CANDLE IS BURNING( sung to tune of “Away in the

Manger”)

A Candle is burning, a flame warm and bright,

a candle of hope in the winter’s dark night.

While angels sing blessing from heaven's starry sky,

our hearts we prepare now for Jesus is nigh.

P: Let us pray…All: O God of Hope, we pray you to send your light into our hearts. Help us to be ready for the day

and the hour of Christ's appearing. Work in our hearts at this time and help us prepare ourselves for the hope that he brings – the hope that assures us that we are united with you in all the joys and trials of life…

..life now and everlasting. Bless our worship that it may be pleasing to

you, and bless us that we may prove to be your faithful servants. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Karin Masterson

All: Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation,  

PRAYER OF THE DAY

for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

ADVENT SONG

A voice in the wild and the gift from a child; a promise of

far off ages. The world greets the word and a

way to the Lord; a light in our

darkest places.

SCRIPTURE LESSON

Isaiah 2:1-5(p. 644 OT)

Pastor Dave Hall

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Each Winter As The Year Grows Older

ELW #252

Each winter as the year grows older, we each grow older too.

The chill sets in a little colder;the verities we knew

seem shaken and untrue.

When race and class cry out for treason,

when sirens call for war,they over shout the voice of

reasonand scream till we ignoreall we held dear before.

Yet I believe beyond believing,that life can spring from death;

that growth can flower from our grieving;that we can catch our breathand turn transfixed by faith.

So even as the sun is turningto journey to the north,

the living flame, in secret burning,

can kindle on the earthand bring God’s love to birth.

O Child of ecstasy and sorrows,

O Prince of peace and pain,brighten today’s world by

tomorrow’s,renew our lives again;

Lord Jesus, come and reign.

Baptism: Ella Amara Kartawidjaja

P: In Baptism our gracious heavenly Father frees us from sin and death by joining us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We are born children of a fallen humanity; by water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made members of the church, the body of Christ.

Living with Christ and in the communion of saints, we grow in faith, love and obedience to the will of God. (to Parents): Called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have your child baptized into Christ?

PARENTS: I do.

P: As you bring your child to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities: to live with her among God's faithful people, bring her to the word of God and the holy supper, teach her the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, place in her hands the holy scriptures,

and nurture her in faith and prayer, so that your child may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace. Do you promise to help your child grow in the Christian faith and life?

PARENTS: I do.

P: (to Sponsors): Sponsors, do you promise to nurture this child in the Christian faith as you are empow- ered by God's Spirit, and to help her live in the covenant of baptism and in communion with the church?

SPONSORS: I do.

P: (to All): People of God, do you promise to support ELLA and pray for her in her new life in Christ? ALL: We do.

P: (to Parents, Sponsors): I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?

SPONSORS/PARENTS: I renounce them.

P: (to Parents, Sponsors): Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?

SPONSORS/PARENTS: I renounce them.

P: (to Parents, Sponsors): Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?

SPONSORS/PARENTS: I renounce them.

P: (to All) Do you believe in God the Father?

ALL: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

P: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

ALL: 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 again to judge the living and the dead.

P: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? ALL: 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.

P: What is the full name of the child to be baptized?

SPONSORS/PARENTS: "Ella Amara Kartawidjaja"

P: ELLA, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

P: Congregation, please join me in affirming this new child of God. All: You belong to Christ, in whom you have been baptized. Alleluia. Let us pray .....

We give you thanks, a God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life. Sustain ELLA with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might,

the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever.

ALL: Amen

P: Ella Amara Kartawidjaja, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.

ALL: Amen

P: Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Let us welcome the newly baptized.

All: We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world.

Offering and Announcements

OFFERTORY PRAYER

God of hope, you bless our lives with gifts which enable us to live in harmony with you and with one another. In Jesus you have revealed the human face of your love and empowered us with the Holy Spirit

to reveal that same love in all we do and say and are these gifts we offer in response seem paltry in comparison, but we offer them and our lives confident that you will receive, bless and use them in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, and our Savior. Amen

Prayers of the Church

O come, O come

Emmanuel,

#257 ELW

O come, O come Emmanuel,And ransom captive

Israel,That mourns in lonely

exile hereUntil the son of God

appear.

Rejoice!Rejoice!

Emmanuel shall come to you

O Israel.

O come, O Wisdom, from on high,

embracing all thingsfar and nigh:

in strength and beautycome and stay;

teach us your willand guide our way.

Rejoice!Rejoice!

Emmanuel shall come to thee

O Israel.

CommunionHOLY COMMUNION

The Lord’s PrayerOur 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 kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and forever. Amen.

What Feast of Love #487What feast of loveis offered here,what banquet comefrom heaven?What food of everlasting life,what gracious giftis given?

This, this is Christ the King, the bread come down from heaven.Oh, taste and see and sing!How sweet the manna given!

What light of truthis offered here,what covenantfrom heaven?What hope of everlasting life,what wondrous Word is given?

This, this is Christ the king,the sun come down from

heaven.Oh, see and hear and sing!The Word of God is given!

What wine of loveis offered here,what crimson Drink from heaven?What stream of everlasting life,what precious Blood is given?

This, this is Christ the King,the sweetest wine from heaven.Oh, taste and see and sing!The Son of God is given!

CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT

#715 ELW

Longing for light, we wait in darkness,

Longing for truth,we turn to you.

Make us your own,your holy people,

light for the world to see

Christ, be our light!Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for peace, our world is troubled.

Longing for hope, many despair.

Your word alonehas pow’r to save us.

Make us your living voice.

Christ, be our light!Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for food, many are hungry.Longing for water,

many still thirst.

Make us your bread,broken for others,

shared until all are fed.

Christ, be our light!Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for shelter, many are homeless.Longing for warmth,

many are cold.

Make us your building,sheltering others,

walls made of living stone

Christ, be our light!Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Many the gifts,many the people,

many the warmth thatthat yearn to belong.

Let us be servantsto one another,

signs of your kingdom come.

Christ, be our light!Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Blessing and Benediction

May The Lord Our God

Be With YouJohn Michael Talbot

May the Lord our God be with you.

May He fill your life with love

May the Spirit now be with you

with the Father and the Son.

Let the people sing A....men

Let the people sing A....men

Let the people sing A....men

Sing Amen

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First Sunday of Advent

Prayers of Hope for a Renewed and Better World December 1, 2013

11:00 a.m.

~Welcome~

Advent Confession and

Forgiveness P: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen P: The Lord of Advent tells us to be watchful for his coming, keeping our lamps lighted, and our hearts clean. All: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. P: Let us confess to the Lord. (time for silent reflection)

P: Gracious God… All: We prepare our hearts for the coming

of Your Son, confessing our sins of omission and commission, confessing our lure into a world that knows not the Christ of our preparations. Forgive our sins, cleanse our hearts, and keep us faithful and focused on the promised coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

P: God sent Jesus, to show infinite love and forgiveness for all. Our sins are forgiven in the holy name of Christ who

came and will come again.

All: Amen.

Wake, Awake for Night is Flying

#436 ELW

Wake, awake, for night is flying,the watchmen on the heights are crying: awake, Jerusalem, at last.

Midnight hears the welcome voices,

and at the thrilling cry rejoices;Come forth, you maidens! Night is

past

The bridegroom comes! Awake: Your lamps with gladness take! Alleluia! Raise and prepare the feast to share; go, meet the bridegroom, who draws near

Zion hears the watchmen singing,and all her heart with joy is

springing;She wakes, she rises from her

gloom,Her dear friend comes down, all glorious, the strong in grace, in

truth victorious:Her star is ris’n, her light is come.

Now come, O Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God’s own Son.

Sing Hosanna! Oh, hear the call! Come one,

come all,and follow to the banquet hall.

Gloria! Let heav’n adore you! Let saints and angels sing before

you,With harp and cymbal’s clearest

tone.Gates of pearl, twelve portals

gleaming, lead us to bliss beyond all

dreaming, with angel choirs around your

throne.

No eye has caught the light, no ear the thund’ring might of such

glory. There we will go: what joy we’ll

know!There sweet delight will ever flow

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE

P: The first candle of Advent is the light of Hope.

All: Our hope is in God, and in God’s son Jesus Christ. He is the one appointed by God to be judge of all things.  He is the one through whom God has promised to save and redeem all people.

P: We light this candle today to remind us that God

is our hope. 

All: To remember that God is the only hope of

the world. We thank God for the promises He has made to us and for the light Christ has brought

into the world.

A CANDLE IS BURNING( sung to tune of “Away in the

Manger”)

A Candle is burning, a flame warm and bright,

a candle of hope in the winter’s dark night.

While angels sing blessing from heaven's starry sky,

our hearts we prepare now for Jesus is nigh.

P: Let us pray…All: O God of Hope, we pray you to send your light into our hearts. Help us to be ready for the day

and the hour of Christ's appearing. Work in our hearts at this time and help us prepare ourselves for the hope that he brings – the hope that assures us that we are united with you in all the joys and trials of life…

..life now and everlasting. Bless our worship that it may be pleasing to

you, and bless us that we may prove to be your faithful servants. Amen.

Sanctuary Choir Anthem

Children, Go Where I Send Thee

All: Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation,  

PRAYER OF THE DAY

for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

FIRST LESSON

Isaiah 2:1-5(p. 644 OT)

PSALM 122

P: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

All: Now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.

P: Jerusalem is built as a city that is at unity with itself;

All: to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, the assembly of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.

P: For there are the thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

All: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.

P: Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers.

All: For the sake of my kindred and companions, I pray for your prosperity.

P: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will see to do you good.

EPISTLE: Romans 13:11-14

(p.154 NT)

GOSPEL RESPONSE: ALLELUIA P. 205 ELW

Alleluia! Lord and Savior: open now your saving word.

Let it burn like fire within us; speak until our hearts are stirred.

Alleluia! Lord, we sing for the good news that you bring.

THE HOLY GOSPELMatthew 24:36-44

(p. 26 NT)

Pastor Dave Hall

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My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

#597 ELW

My hope is built on nothing lessthan Jesus' blood

and righteousness;no merit of my own I claim,

but wholly lean on Jesus' name.

On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;all other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness veils his lovely face,I rest on his unchanging grace;in ev'ry high and stormy gale

my anchor holds within the veil.

On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;all other ground is sinking sand.

His oath, his covenant, his bloodsustain me in the raging flood;

when all supports are washed away,he then is all my hope and stay.

On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;all other ground is sinking sand.

When he shall comewith trumpet sound,

oh, may I then in him be found,clothed in his righteousness alone,

redeemed to stand before the throne!

On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;all other ground is sinking sand.

APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God,the Father almighty,creator of heaven

and earth.

ELW p. 105

I believe in Jesus Christ,God’s only Son, our Lord,

who was conceivedby the power

of 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 dayhe rose again;

he ascended into heaven,he is seated

at the right handof the Father,

and he will come againto 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.

Offering and

Announcements

OFFERTORY PRAYER

God of hope, you bless our lives with gifts which enable us to live in harmony with you and with one another. In Jesus you have revealed the human face of your love and empowered us with the Holy Spirit

to reveal that same love in all we do and say and are these gifts we offer in response seem paltry in comparison, but we offer them and our lives confident that you will receive, bless and use them in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, and our Savior. Amen

Prayers of the Church

CommunionHOLY COMMUNION

The Lord’s PrayerOur 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 kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and forever. Amen.

Each Winter As The Year Grows Older

ELW #252

Each winter as the year grows older, we each grow older too.

The chill sets in a little colder;the verities we knew

seem shaken and untrue.

When race and class cry out for treason,

when sirens call for war,they over shout the voice of

reasonand scream till we ignoreall we held dear before.

Yet I believe beyond believing,that life can spring from death;

that growth can flower from our grieving;that we can catch our breathand turn transfixed by faith.

So even as the sun is turningto journey to the north,

the living flame, in secret burning,

can kindle on the earthand bring God’s love to birth.

O Child of ecstasy and sorrows,

O Prince of peace and pain,brighten today’s world by

tomorrow’s,renew our lives again;

Lord Jesus, come and reign.

CommunionPost Communion Blessing

Blessing and Benediction

LORD OF ALL HOPEFULNESS#765 ELW

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,whose trust, ever childlike no cares could destroy:be there at our waking,and give us, we pray,your bliss in our hearts Lord,at the break of the day.

Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,whose strong hands were skilled at the

plane and the lathe:be there at our labors and give us, we pray,

your strength in our hearts, Lord,at the noon of the day.

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,your hands swift to welcome your arms to embrace:be there at our homing,and give us, we pray,your love in our hearts, Lord,at the eve of the day.

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,whose voice is contentment,whose presence is balm:be there at our sleeping,and give us, we pray,your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

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