Second Sunday of Advent
December 10, 2023
Lutheran Book of Worship – Setting 2
Please stand, as you are able, when indicated by *
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
- Brief Order for Confession & Forgiveness p. 77
*P: “Daughter of Zion, behold: Your salvation comes. The Lord
shall cause His glorious voice to be heard: and you shall have
gladness of heart.”
*C: “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You that lead Joseph like a
flock.” - Hymn: “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry” #36
*Apostolic Greeting p. 78
*The Kyrie
*Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 - Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go…) p. 83
- The Holy Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
- Hymn: “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” #23
- Nicene Creed p. 84
- Prayer of the Church p. 85
*The Peace p. 86
Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards…”) p. 86 - Great Thanksgiving p. 88-89
- Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 90-91
Agnus Dei and Communion p. 92 - Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord…”) p. 92-93
- Benediction & Amen p. 94-95
- Hymn: “Fling Wide the Door” #32
- Sending
- Postlude
The altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God
by Pastor Keith and Denise Less
in memory of their parents.
Welcome to our Visitors!
Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you as you join us in worship
this morning. Please fill out a Visitor Connect card, these are
found either on the entrance table or in the pew rack in front of
you. Completed cards will be collected along with the offering
today.
Sunday School
All are welcome to attend Sunday School before worship
beginning at 8:45; classes are available for both children and
adults.
Holy Communion
Those who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified
and risen, is truly present in, with, and under the forms of bread
and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation, are
welcome to the Lord’s Table. Please let the Pastor know that you
wish to receive this gift of life by holding out your open hands. If
you desire to drink the wine from the common cup, please
proceed to the left chalice after receiving the wafer. If you prefer
to dip the wafer into the wine, please proceed to the right chalice
after receiving the wafer. You are encouraged to bring young
children forward for a blessing. The sign for a blessing is folded
hands.
Disciples in Service today, December 10
Ushers: Scott Barrett, Rik Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Sheri Dean
Acolyte: Kim Price Crucifer: Jack Price
Servers: Kim Price, Laura Knuppel
Disciples in Service next Sunday, December 17
Ushers: Rusty Bates, Marc Voigt
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Kathy Kollmeyer
Acolyte: William Roberts Crucifer: Art Peters
Servers: Beth Bates, Greta Roberts
Altar Guild: Marsha Maxey