First Sunday of Advent
December 3, 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: To You, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You.
Let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me. Yes,
let none that wait on You be ashamed.
*C: Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me Your paths. - Hymn: “Prepare the Royal Highway” #26
*Apostolic Greeting p. 78
*The Kyrie
*Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 - Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go…) p. 83
- The Holy Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
- Hymn: “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide” #38
- Nicene Creed p. 84
- Dedication of Paraments
- 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: “Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding” SBH #1
- Sending
- Postlude
The altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God.
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 3
Ushers: Richard Maxey, Rob Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Marsha Maxey
Acolyte: William Roberts Crucifer: Dan Alloway
Servers: Greta Roberts, Linda Swenson
Disciples in Service next Sunday, December 10
Ushers: Scott Barrett, Rik Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Sheri Dean
Acolyte: Debbie Voigt Crucifer: Marc Voigt
Servers: Holly Alloway, Laura Knuppel
Altar Guild: Debbie Barrett