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Second Sunday of Advent

10:00 AM Service December 4, 2022

GATHERING

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Ringing of the Bell

Lighting of the Advent Wreath and Prayer

Hymn # 257 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” st. 3,4

3. O come, O come, O Lord of might, as to your tribes on Sinai’s height

in ancient times you gave the law in cloud, and majesty, and awe.

Rejoice! Rejoice!

Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.

4. O come, O Branch of Jesse, free your own from Satan’s tyranny;

from depths of hell your people save, and give them vict’ry o’er the grave.

Rejoice! Rejoice!

Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.

Confession and Forgiveness

P: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.

C: Blessed be God’s name forever. Amen

Beloved, now is the time to wake from sleep. Let us confront our sins, and confess them to the one who is merciful and just.

(Silence is kept for reflection)

P: God of new beginnings,

C: we confess that we have not welcomed your holy reign. We have strayed from your paths. We dishonor one another and your creation. Purify us with your refining fire and set us again on your way of love, that we may bring fruit worthy of repentance, and welcome your coming among us. Amen.

P: People of God, a new thing is growing in our midst, a tender branch, a living sign. By water and the Spirit you are joined to this wonder. You have put on + Christ, and your sins have been washed away. Rejoice in the way of the Lord.

C: Amen.

L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion

of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

L: Let us pray:

All: Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

WORD

First Reading Isaiah 11: 1—10 Pg. 1076

R: Word of God, Word of life.

C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm Psalm 72: 1—7; 18—19 Pg. 908

Refrain:

PS 72:1 Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness.

PS 72:2 He will judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.

PS 72:3 The mountains will bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.

Refrain:

PS 72:4 He will defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the

needy; he will crush the oppressor.

PS 72:5 He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.

PS 72:6 He will be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth.

Refrain:

PS 72:7 In his days the righteous will flourish; prosperity will abound till the moon

is no more.

PS 72:18 Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does

marvelous deeds.

PS 72:19 Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with

his glory. Amen and Amen.

Refrain:

Second Reading: Romans 15: 4—13 Pg. 1766

R: Word of God, Word of life.

C: Thanks be to God.

(Please rise for the Gospel.)

After the Gospel is announced:

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel Reading Matthew 3: 1—12 Pg. 1499

P: The gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

(Please be seated)

Sermon

(Please Stand)

Hymn # 249 “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry”

L: Together with the whole church, we confess our faith:

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

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 to 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

The Prayers

L: . . .Lord, in your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

Sharing of the Peace

L: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you!

L: Let us share Christ’s peace with one another.

Offering

Offering Hymn #437 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” (As the last verse is sung, please stand as the offering is brought forward.)

L: Let us pray.

All: Gracious God, all goodness flows from you. You bless us and you call us to be a blessing to a world in need. Accept these offerings as a sign of our whole lives returned to you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

MEAL

Prayer

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Our 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 ever.

Amen

Invitation to Communion

Communion Hymns

Hymn # 487 “What Feast of Love”

Hymn # 241 “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You”

SENDING

Blessing

Hymn # 246 “Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding!”

L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

Postlude

Our thanks to those who serve as our worship leaders today: