Worship Service - November 28, 2010

November 28, 2010
9:00 A.M.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
6839 Wertzville Road
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 697-9675
www.theoldstonechurch.org
email:
[email protected]
Building Disciples – Growing in Faith – Serving in Christ’s
Name
Welcome New Worshippers!
We welcome you to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and are pleased
to have you at worship this morning. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper
every Sunday and extend to you the joy of sharing this holy meal.
If you are looking for a Church home,
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Welcome Home!
1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In today's readings both Paul and
Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord's coming. Isaiah
proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or
suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have:
Christ comes among us this day as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God.
PRELUDE
(An * indicates the congregation stands)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please stand.
*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
P:
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures
forever.
C: Amen.
P:
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no
secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy
Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P:
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P:
C:
P:
C:
Gracious God,
have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves
into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion
forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have
failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may
live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us
alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus
Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the
Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
Amen.
*GATHERING SONG “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers”
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*GREETING
P:
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.
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*KYRIE
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
P:
Let us pray. Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection
save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of
your salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever.
C: Amen.
Please be seated.
FIRST READING: Isaiah 2:1–5
The visionary message presented in this reading focuses on a future day when God establishes a universal
reign of peace. Divine decisions will make war obsolete, and the worshiping community responds: "Let us
walk in that light of that Lord now!"
The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come
the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and
shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and
say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that
he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For out of Zion shall go forth
instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their
spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they
learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD!
L:
C:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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PSALM: Psalm 122 (Choir leads Psalm and Congregation responds with bold verses.)
1I
was glad when they | said to me, * "Let us go to the house | of the LORD."
2Now our | feet are standing * within your gates, | O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem is built | as a city * that is at unity | with itself;
4to which the tribes go up, the tribes | of the LORD, * the assembly of Israel, to
praise the name | of the LORD.
5For there are the | thrones of judgment, * the thrones of the | house of David.
6Pray for the peace | of Jerusalem: * "May they pros- | per who love you.
7Peace be with- | in your walls * and quietness with- | in your towers.
8For the sake of my kindred | and companions, * I pray for | your prosperity.
9Because of the house of the | LORD our God, * I will seek to | do you good."
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH “Light One Candle” (Stanza 1) ELW-#240
SECOND READING: Romans 13:11–14
Paul compares the advent of Christ to the coming of dawn. We live our lives today in light of Christ's coming
in the future.
11Besides
this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from
sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12the night is far
gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of
light; 13let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in
debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14Instead, put on the Lord
Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Please stand
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*THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 24:36–44
Jesus describes his second coming as a sudden, unexpected event that will bring salvation or judgment upon
people caught up in the usual affairs of daily life. He urges people to be alert and expectant.
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
36But
about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but
only the Father. 37For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
38For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in
marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, 39and they knew nothing until the flood came
and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. 40Then two will be in
the field; one will be taken and one will be left. 41Two women will be grinding meal
together; one will be taken and one will be left. 42Keep awake therefore, for you do not know
on what day your Lord is coming. 43But understand this: if the owner of the house had
known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and
would not have let his house be broken into. 44Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son
of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
Please be seated
SERMON
Please stand
*HYMN OF DAY “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
*APOSTLES CREED
C:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
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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
After each portion of the prayers:
A:
Lord, in your mercy,
C:
Hear our prayer.
*THE PEACE
P:
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C:
And also with you.
The ministers and congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Peace be with you
R
Peace be with you.
Please be seated.
OFFERING “Give us this day, our daily bread. . .” Matthew 6:11 As God daily provides for us,
let us in thanksgiving by our giving this day, provide for others.
*OFFERTORY
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*OFFERTORY PRAYER
A:
Let us pray. God of abundance, we bring before you the precious fruits of your
creation, and with them our very lives. Teach us patience and hope as we care for all
those in need until the coming of your Son, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen.
*THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
P:
The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P:
Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P:
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C:
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P:
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give
thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ.
You comforted your people with the promise of the Redeemer, through whom you will
also make all things new in the day when he comes to judge the world in
righteousness. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the
hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
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*EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
P:
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life: Blessed are you for the birth of
creation. Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light. Blessed are you for your
promise to your people. Blessed are you in the prophets' hopes and dreams. Blessed are
you for Mary's openness to your will. Blessed are you for your Son Jesus, the Word
made flesh.
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for
you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
C:
P:
C:
P:
C:
P:
C:
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the
forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace and
truth. We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for
his coming.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word
take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on
earth.
Come, Holy Spirit.
All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate, Power of
the Most High, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
*LORD’S PRAYER
P:
Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:
C:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
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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
P: Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Please be seated.
DISTRIBUTION
All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. As we celebrate the Real Presence of Christ as he comes to us “in, with
and under” the bread and wine. We will not be ushering for communion. Come forward as you are ready.
Those who are not baptized and those who are before the age to receive Holy Communion may come forward
for a blessing. Please fold your hands so the pastor knows to bless you. The prefilled glasses are grape
juice.
LAMB OF GOD
Please join us in singing. . .
HYMN “The King Shall Come”
“Each Winter As the Year Grows Older”
ELW-#260
ELW-#252
Please stand
*P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
C: Amen.
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*POST COMMUNION PRAYER
A:
Let us pray. God for whom we wait, in this meal you give us a foretaste of that day
when the hungry will be fed with good things. Send us forth to make known your
deeds and to proclaim the greatness of your name, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord.
C: Amen.
*BLESSING
P: May God bless us and keep us.
May God’s face shine upon us and be gracious onto us.
May God look upon us with favor and + grant us peace.
C: Amen.
*SENDING HYMN “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding”
*DISMISSAL
A: Go in peace. Share the good news.
C: Thanks be to God.
*POSTLUDE
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PRAYER LIST
Helen Baney
Mary Anne Barnhart
Barbara Beck
Cavalcanti & Agi Family-death
of Helena
Wendy Cekovich
Gary Cryder
Connie Dettinger
Deanett Fleming
Nick Fourlas
Myrtle Frederick
Charolette Getz
Ann Gilbert
Gayle Gipe
Sharon Horning
Pearl Lehmer
Steven Magill
Anna Messinger
John Messinger
Lynn Putt
Kim Shenk
Stephen Silcox
Benny Smart
Nicholas Tafel
Jane Thomman
Chuck Thornton
Ricky Townsend
Jerry Alter
Dennis Darr
Goldie Kovacevic
John Martin
Donald Miller
Lois Russell
Daris Wayne
Wevodau Family – death of David
And Our Home Bounds: Isabel, Ann, Goldie, Daphne, Faye. And those in Christian Mission: New Hope
Ministries, Rancho del Rey. Bishop Mark Hanson, Bishop Penrose Hoover, Bishop Israel Peter, Council
members, our Pastor and the community of believers at St. Paul’s Church.
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God.
The Bulletins are presented in memory of Nancy Diehl.
9:00 A.M.
Assisting Minister
Lector
Ushers
*denotes Head Usher
Acolyte
Communion Cups
Communion Set Up
Clean Up
1st Time Visitors
Serving Today
Serving December 5th
Keith Gilbert....................Gary Dolbin
Freda Smart..................... Seana Miller
*Donald Foore................. *Jerry Rettig
Cheryl Gilbert..................Edwin Harne
Shelby Gilbert................. Judie Barrett
Edwin Harne....................Steve Price
Mason Miller................... Open
Nicole Hoffmaster ........... Mason Miller
Hayley Diehl....................Open
Diane Frampton............... Charolette Getz
Catherine Yeager ............. Darrell/Mary Jane McMillan
Keith & Cheryl Gilbert....Open
Flower List December:
(Cost of 1 vase-$17.50, 2 vases-$35 per week)
Dec. 5
Dec. 12
Dec. 19
Dec. 26
Bulletins for December:
(Cost of bulletins-$15 per week
(1 vase) Deb Reeder
(1 vase) Connie Dettinger
(1 vase) Myrtle Frederick
(1 vase) Ann Sgrignoli
Robert Diehl
Robert Diehl
Robert Diehl
Robert Diehl
NEEDED – if you are interested in helping with Acolyte, Communion Assistant,
Communion Cup Holder, Lector or Usher please put your name on the Red Card in the pew
and put in the offering plate or call or email the church office. Pastor Mackie will offer any
training/education on the above responsibilities.
SNOW SHOVELING SCHEDULE: November – Gary Dolbin & Chuck Treharne
December – Barry Harbold & Drew Kugler
PASTOR MACKIE’S OFFICE HOURS
Sundays – after worship prior to afternoon visits
Tuesdays – afternoons and evening for meetings
Thursdays – during the day
Hours can change according to the needs of the congregation. When possible, changes in
schedule will be announced. It is always best to schedule a time ahead to meet with Pastor if
that is possible. Emergencies arise and schedules do change, but Pastor is available by
phone at the office or at 334-0875. If she is not available at her home office, her cell is
398-5584.
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CHRISTMAS CARD BOXES will be in the Narthex and upper Sunday School room for
use by members to send cards to other St. Paul’s members. They will be sorted and arranged
on the table in the upper Sunday School room. This allows you to mail a card to a St. Paul’s
member in the congregation without postage. The boxes will be put out November 28th.
DISHES – anyone who brought dishes for any of the recent functions at St. Paul’s, please
pick them up in the kitchen.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS – November 28th to December 5th
Nov.28 9:00 am - Worship Service & Communion – WHITE GIFT SUNDAY
10:15 am - Sunday School
12:30 pm - Meet at St. Paul’s for Christmas Caroling at Nursing Home
Nov.30 8:00 am - Sewing Memorial Bldg. Basement
7:00 pm - Evangelism Ministry Meeting
7:00 pm - Property Ministry Meeting
Dec.1 7:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice
Dec. 5 9:00 am - Worship Service & Communion – Touch & Taste of Christmas
10:30 am- Sunday School
11:15 am - Cherub Choir Practice
SNOWWATCH INFORMATION:
Information regarding Sunday Church Services can be found on the following stations:
TV: ABC WHTM TV-27
RADIO: WHP Talk Radio 580
CBS - WHP TV-21
The River WRVV 97.3
WLYH TV-15
BOB 94.9
KISS 99.3
OR
You can call any Council Member. They are listed below:
Judie Barrett (448-0780)
Wendy Cekovich (691-0149)
Ernest Clawser, Jr. (697-2347)
Gary Dolbin (732-5298)
Keith Gilbert (975-1676)
Lana Stitzel (761-5423)
Carole Jane Sutch (732-1935)
Ken Thorn (329-9717)
Catherine Yeager (732-7013)
PLEASE NOTE
Beginning the first Sunday of December Sunday School will meet from 10:30 to 11:30.
Beginning December 5, Sunday School will be from10:30-11:30. Please join us for
coffee in the Sunday School room immediately following worship. Then plan to join us
for Christian Education hour. Parents please note that children should be picked up at
11:30.
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THE REV. SANDRA MACKIE, INTENTIONAL INTERIM
Debra Reeder – Organist
Dorlene Morgan – Secretary
Nicholas Cekovich – Director of Music
Michael Stoner - Treasurer
From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2009 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual
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