Second Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2019
At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the approaching light of Christ. For Christians he is the root of Jesse, the righteous judge who welcomes all, especially the poor and meek of the earth. We wait with hope for that day when the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and there will be no more hurt or destruction. From the Lord's table we are sent in the spirit of John the Baptist to proclaim that in Christ the kingdom of God has come near.
We Gather for Worship
Invitation to Silent Prayer
Call to Worship
Confession and Forgiveness
Entrance Hymn: "Prepare the Royal Highway"
Greeting
Kyrie
Canticle: "O
Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (vs. 1)
Prayer of the Day
L: The Lord be
with you. C: And also with you.
L: Let us pray:
WOV pg. 94
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ELW pg. 98
ELW pg. 147
ELW #257
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. Amen.
We Hear God's Word
First Reading
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 72:1-7,18-19
Second Reading
The
word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 3rd chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
L: The
Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise
to you, O Christ.
Children's Time with Lighting of Candle and Song
"A Candle
Is Burning"
A candle is
burning, a flame warm and bright,
a candle of hope in December's dark
night.
While angels sing blessings from
heaven's starry sky,
Our hearts we prepare now for Jesus
is night.
Sermon
Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15: 4-13
ELW pg. 216
(Matthew 3:1-12)
We Respond to the Word
Hymn of the Day: "On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry"
The
Apostles' Creed
Prayers
of Intercession (Please be seated)
Petition is
made
P: Lord in your mercy. C: Hear our prayer.
Sharing
of the Peace
The
Offering (musical accompaniment)
Offertory
Prayer
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ELW pg. 217
We Receive God's Gifts in the Sacrament
Great Thanksgiving
Preface
Words of Institution
The
Lord's Prayer (Traditional Version)
Holy
Communion (By Table)
"The
Lamb of God"
Blessing
ELW pg. 114
ELW pg. 144
ELW pg. 145
EWL pg. 146
We are Sent Forth to Serve
Blessing
Announcements
Sending Hymn: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"
Dismissal:
P: Go in
Peace. Prepare.
C: Thanks be to God.
ELW #254
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