First Sunday in Advent
December 2, 2018
Lutheran Book of Worship – Setting 1
Please stand, as you are able, when indicated by *
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Brief Order for Confession & Forgiveness p. 56
* Hymn: “O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts” #356
* Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie p. 57-58
* Hymn of Praise (“This is the feast…”) p. 60-61
* Prayer of the Day p. 62
Lighting of Advent Candle WOV #630
The First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-10 p. 226
The Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
* Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”) p. 62
* The Holy Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
The Children’s Message
Sermon: “Ten Dollars or Ten Days” Rev. Marty Ramey
* Hymn: “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying” #31
* Nicene Creed p. 64
* Prayer of the Church p. 65
* The Peace
Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards…”) & Prayer p. 66
* The Great Thanksgiving p. 68-69
* Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 70, 71
Agnus Dei and Communion p. 72
Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord…”) p. 72
Benediction & Amen p. 74
* Hymn: “Hark the Glad Sound!” #35
* Postlude
* Sending
The altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God
by Pam and Steve Rosenberger
in honor and celebration of their son, Alex,
on his upcoming college graduation.
Welcome to our Visitors!
Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you as you join us in worship this morning. Please fill out a visitor card, found in your welcome bag or available from an usher, place it in the offering plate.
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 you wish to receive this gift of life by holding out your open hands. Receive the wafer, move to one of the servers and dip the wafer into the wine, then partake. You are encouraged to bring young children forward for a blessing. The sign for a blessing is folded hands.
Disciples in Service today, December 2
Ushers: Rik Maxey, Dave Rudolph
Organist: Steve Holland Lay Reader: Jean Rudolph
Acolyte: William Roberts Crucifer: Garrett Price
Servers: Beth and Rusty Bates
Disciples in Service next Sunday, December 9
Ushers: Dan Alloway, Steve Rosenberger
Organist: Steve Holland Lay Reader: Scott Hinrichs
Acolyte: Ruby Hurst Crucifer: Ashley Hurst
Servers: Nicole Hurst, Kim Price
Grace Lutheran Church
Proclaiming the grace of Christ in Word and Sacrament.
Meeting at Hayworth-Miller Chapel 108 East Kinderton Way, Advance, NC PO Box #1735, Clemmons, NC
Rev. Marty Ramey, Pastor (704)-689-8501
- Christ Centered Mission-Driven
- Traditionally-Grounded ● Congregationally-Focused
GRACE NOTES
DECEMBER EVENTS:
- Nazareth Lutheran Church will host Wednesday evening Advent Services on the 5th, 12thand 19thof December. A dinner will be held prior to worship on these evenings; all are invited and welcome to attend. Grace will provide the meal on the 12th. There is a sign-up sheet on the front table for your participation and help with this dinner! We NEED your help, we are providing a meal (including drinks and dessert) for approximately thirty people. Offerings collected during Wednesday evening Advent services will go to support Sharing Shepherd ministry.
- Grace will have a float in the Lewisville Christmas Parade on December 9. You can help by donating candy. See sign-up sheet in front!
- The Voigts will host a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 15th, at their home (4060 River Branch Lane, Pfafftown) from 4-7 All are invited and welcome to attend!
- There will be a Christmas Play on Friday, December 21st, 6:00 p.m., at Nazareth Lutheran Church. All are welcome! Christmas Cookie Bingo will be held following the play.
CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
We pray that sickness may be turned to health as we remember:
- Judy Hinrichs ● Andy Hurst ● Lee Bailey ● Louise McGuire
- Val Chumney, daughter of Jean Rudolph
- All who suffer from flu, colds and winter-related illnesses
We pray for comfort and peace for:
● All those affected by the California wildfires
December 2, 2018
DECEMBER EVENTS:
- Nazareth Lutheran Church will host Wednesday evening Advent Services on the 5th, 12thand 19thof December. A dinner will be held prior to worship on these evenings; all are invited and welcome to attend. Grace will provide the meal on the 12th. There is a sign-up sheet on the front table for your participation and help with this dinner! We NEED your help, we are providing a meal (including drinks and dessert) for approximately thirty people. Offerings collected during Wednesday evening Advent services will go to support Sharing Shepherd ministry.
- Grace will have a float in the Lewisville Christmas Parade on December 9. You can help by donating candy. See sign-up sheet in front!
- The Voigts will host a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 15th, at their home (4060 River Branch Lane, Pfafftown) from 4-7 All are invited and welcome to attend!
- There will be a Christmas Play on Friday, December 21st, 6:00 p.m., at Nazareth Lutheran Church. All are welcome! Christmas Cookie Bingo will be held following the play.
CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
We pray that sickness may be turned to health as we remember:
- Judy Hinrichs ● Andy Hurst ● Lee Bailey ● Louise McGuire
- Val Chumney, daughter of Jean Rudolph
- All who suffer from flu, colds and winter-related illnesses
We pray for comfort and peace for:
All those affected by the California wildfires