Third Sunday of Advent
December 17, 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: “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice. Let your
moderation be known to all men, the Lord is at hand. Be careful
for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ”
*C: “Lord, you have been favorable to Your land. You have
brought back the captivity of Jacob.” - Hymn: “Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng!” #553
*Apostolic Greeting p. 78
*The Kyrie
*Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 - Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go…) p. 83
- The Holy Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
- Hymn: “Savior of the Nations, Come” #28
- 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: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” #551
- Sending
- Postlude
The altar flowers today are given
to the Glory of God
by William and Dena Anderson.
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 17
Ushers: Rusty Bates, Marc Voigt
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Kathy Kollmeyer
Acolyte: William Roberts Crucifer: Art Peters
Servers: Beth Bates, Greta Roberts
Disciples in Service next Sunday, December 24
Ushers: Dan Alloway, Richard Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Denise Less
Acolyte: Roman Hurst Crucifer: Ruby Hurst
Servers: Sherry Hurst, Nicole Hurst
Altar Guild: Debbie Voigt