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Click to open the worship video for First Sunday in Advent The bulletin begins on the next page. This week’s Prints of Peace announcements are on www.peacelutheranlz.com For Families with Children Today: Get ready for worship by opening Children’s Bulletin at www.peacelutheranlz.com and help your child(ren) join in today’s worship along with activities. Here is a brief tutorial if you need some help on YouTube. + + + + + + + Now is the Time to Worship First Sunday in Advent Allison Hearst and Terry Koncel PRELUDE Angels We Have Heard on High (ELW 289) Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains Gloria, in excelsis Deo; Gloria, in excelsis Deo Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria, in excelsis Deo; Gloria, in excelsis Deo Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing, Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria, in excelsis Deo; Gloria, in excelsis Deo Pastor Daniel welcomes the church to worship. GREETING Wreath lighting this morning will be by the Malloy Family LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH (Blessing for First Candle) Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe. You call all nations to walk in your light and to seek your ways of justice and peace, for the night is past, and the dawn of your coming is near. Bless us as we light the first candle of this wreath. Rouse us from sleep, that we may be ready to greet our Lord when he comes and welcome him into our hearts and homes, for he is our light and our salvation. Blessed be God forever. Amen. Jeff Horvath will lead the assembly in our gathering song. GATHERING SONG “Each Winter As the Year Grows Older” (ELW 252) Each winter as the year grows older, we each grow older too. The chill sets in a little colder; the verities we knew seem shaken and untrue. When race and class cry out for treason, when sirens call for war, they overshout the voice of reason and scream till we ignore all we held dear before. O child of ecstasy and sorrows, O prince of peace and pain, brighten today's world by tomorrow's, renew our lives again; Lord Jesus, come and reign! Our psalm this morning is read by Anne Blaylock Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth 2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! 3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. 4 O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers? 5 You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in full measure. 6 You make us the scorn[a] of our neighbors; our enemies laugh among themselves. 7 Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. 17 But let your hand be upon the one at your right hand, the one whom you made strong for yourself. 18 Then we will never turn back from you; give us life, and we will call on your name. 19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. The children’s word is brought by Deacon Tracy Katschke. CHILDREN'S WORD The gospel is read by Pastor Pastor Danie Morris. The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: Mark 13:24-37 24“But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. 27 Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. 28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Beware, keep alert for you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35 Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, 36 or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.” The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Bishop Yehiel Curry proclaims God’s Word. SERMON Allison Hearst will now lead the assembly in prayer for the church, the world, and all of creation. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION God of power and might, tear open the heavens and come quickly to this weary world. Hear our prayers for everyone in need. A brief silence. We pray for the ministry we share in Christ’s name. Open our hearts to your call for justice, peace, and healing. Attune us to the needs of the world as you draw near. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for this planet in need of restoration: for devastated habitats, polluted waters, thawing ice, blazing fires, swelling floods, and long-lasting droughts. Renew the face of the earth and our relationship to it. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for all people who care for others in our community and around the world. Fill them with compassion and the power to respond with justice for those who are oppressed, with welcome for those who are excluded, and with relief for those who suffer. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for people who are in crisis as the seasons change: for those without homes facing severe weather, for those who are unemployed or underemployed, and for those in poverty or facing food insecurity. Relieve their burdens, sustain their bodies, and ease their minds. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for the people in our families and congregation who live with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, addiction, and other invisible illnesses (especially for Mike, Sherri, Lizetta, Kim, Kyle, Jan, Rita,Gina, Laurie, Tracy, Wendy, Tamara, Jeff and Chris) . Ease their suffering and support them when they struggle. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Draw near to us, O God, and receive our prayers for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Pastor Daniel leads the assembly in giving thanks for God’s Word. THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD Let us pray. O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others, and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever. Amen. Allison Hearst leads the assembly in the Lord’s Prayer. 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. Receive the blessing. BLESSING The Creator of the stars bless your Advent waiting, the long-expected Savior fill you with love, the unexpected Spirit guide your journey, ☩ now and forever. Amen. Karen Zicco, Terry Koncel and Andy Heroff lead us in our sending song. SENDING SONG Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear; the evening is advancing, and darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, and soon he will draw nigh. Up! pray, and watch, and wrestle; at midnight comes the cry. See that your lamps are burning; replenish them with oil; look now for your salvation, the end of sin and toil. The watchers on the mountain proclaim the Bridegroom near, go meet him as he cometh, with alleluias clear. Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; arise, thou Sun so longed for, o'er this benighted sphere! With hearts and hands uplifted, we plead, O Lord, to see the day of earth's redemption, and ever be with thee! Amen. At this time the assembly is invited to unmute to share the peace. Allison Hearst reads the dismissal. PEACE AND DISMISSAL The peace of Christ be with you always. Let us go forth sharing a greeting of Christ's peace. ANNOUNCEMENTS THANK YOU So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today. The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible. Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website. Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com / Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com / Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. One License #A-704422 All scripture readings are from the NRSV.
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