December 9, 2018 - 8:30 am

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December 9, 2018 - 8:30 a.m. Second Sunday of Advent

P Pastor

L Leader

C Congregation

() Indicates appropriate times to make the sign of the cross as a reminder of our Baptism. It is not obligatory to do so. Page numbers refer to service elements found in the front of Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp. 94-331); large numbers refer to service music and hymns (151-893).

Gathering Opening Voluntary

Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn

John Adams, arr.

Lighting the Candle of Peace L C L C L C L C

We light these candles as a sign of the coming light of Christ. In Christ there is life and light for all people. Now lift up your heads and rejoice: your redeemer is drawing near. Prepare the way of the Holy One! All flesh will see the salvation of God. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth!

The congregation may stand.

Gathering Hymn 244

Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers

Confession and Forgiveness

HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG

P Blessed be the holy Trinity,  one God, the Lord of Israel who comes to set us free, the mighty Savior who comes to show mercy, the Dawn from on high who guides us into peace. C Amen. P Let us come before God in confession. Leader sings first time; Congregation joins second time.

P To you, O God, C we lift up our souls. You know us through and through; we confess our sins to you. Remember not our sins; remember us with your steadfast love. Show us your ways; teach us your paths; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. P Children of God, come with joy and draw water from the well of salvation. Remember the gift of baptism: your sin is washed away in the name of  Jesus; you belong to Christ; you are anointed to serve. Stand up and raise your heads! The reign of God is near. C Amen.

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.

Prayer of the Day

P Let us pray: Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen.

The congregation may be seated.

Welcome and Community Life

Word The congregation may stand.

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel pew Bible p. 834

Luke 3:1-6

Young readers Adventure Bible p. 1197 Here We Stand Bible p. 1702

P The gospel of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. The congregation may be seated. Children ages 4 years through 3rd grade are invited to attend the children’s sermon in room 115.

Sermon

Pastor Jim Graeser

The congregation may stand. Children will return from the children’s sermon.

Hymn of the Day 264

Prepare the Royal Highway

Prayers

P … Lord, in Your mercy, C receive our prayer. 2

BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN

Peace

We make peace with God and each other before coming to the Lord’s table.

P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you.

The congregation may be seated.

Meal Offering

Lutheran Disaster Response is the recipient of the Faithful Ones contributions in December. Lutheran Disaster Response strives to help the church continue to be church in the midst of disaster — following Christ’s call to bring hope and healing to our neighbor in need. Every dollar donated to this response is used to help our neighbors in need; all overhead is provided by the ELCA. LDR is currently helping, among others, people affected by the U.S. Wildfires, the Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami, and the 2018 hurricanes affecting the Carolinas, Florida and surrounding areas. If you wish to offer additional funds for this ministry, please use an envelope which may be found in the Narthex. Checks should be made out to King of Glory with “Faithful Ones” in the memo.

I Wonder as I Wander

John Jacob Niles; John Adams, arr.

I wonder as I wander out under the sky, how Jesus the Savior did come for to die. For poor on'ry people like you and like I... I wonder as I wander out under the sky. When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall, with wise men and farmers and shepherds and all. But high from God's heaven a star's light did fall, and the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing, a star in the sky, or a bird on the wing, or all of God's angels in heav'n for to sing, he surely could have it, 'cause he was the King.

The congregation may stand.

Prayer

P Let us pray: God of Abundance, C 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. Amen.

Great Thanksgiving P C P C P C

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Words of Institution

With these words, the pastor consecrates the elements for Holy Communion.

P Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life: …… Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: C Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. P 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. C Come, Lord Jesus. P 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. C Come, Holy Spirit. P All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate, Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever. C Amen.

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Lord’s Prayer

C 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.

The congregation may be seated.

Agnus Dei

Distribution of Communion

At King of Glory we welcome all who believe Jesus Christ is present for and with us in the bread and wine. If you would prefer not to receive wine, simply request white grape juice when served. Gluten-free wafers may also be requested. Children and adults not communing are invited to come forward for a word of blessing. Open hands show you wish to receive communion; folded hands show you want a blessing.

Hymns

255 There’s a Voice in the Wilderness 243 Lost in the Night

ASCENSION LOST IN THE NIGHT

The congregation may stand.

Blessing

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. C Amen.

Prayer after Communion

P Let us pray: Holy One, we give you thanks that in this bread and cup we have feasted again on your endless love. Let that love overflow more and more in our lives, that we may be messengers to prepare your way, harvesters of justice and righteousness, and bearers of your eternal Word, our Savior Jesus Christ. C Amen.

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Sending Benediction

Just as we began, we end worship in the Name of the Triune God.

P May God direct your ways in peace, make you abound in love for one another and for all, and strengthen your hearts until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Almighty God, Father,  Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen.

Sending Hymn 239

Hark, the Glad Sound!

Dismissal

CHESTERFIELD

We are sent into the world, loving one another as Christ first loved us.

P Go in peace. Christ is with you. C Thanks be to God.

Closing Voluntary

Hark, the Glad Sound!

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John Adams, arr.

SERVING TODAY Pastor Jim Graeser, Pastor Olin Knudsen Lyndy Brunner-Nicks and Bill Nicks, Advent Family John Adams, bass/arranger John Bryant, percussion

Sarah Carmichael, violin Stefan Karlsson, piano

Erika Morgan, vocalist Larry Spencer, trumpet

Portions of the liturgy are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Other liturgical aids are from Sundays and Seasons © 2011 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission. OneLicense #A-705448. Advent Wreath liturgy © Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Liturgy text and music: George Akerley. Used by permission.

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