THE WAY IT WAS

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THE WAY IT WAS ZECHARIAH – THE LORD IS RENOWNED December 4, 2016 Welcome

The Lighting of the Advent Candles

Call to Worship

Come Thou Fount

Baptisms

Brooklyn Marie Buth Daughter of Randy and Jennifer (nee Denk) Buth, born October 26, 2016 Kelly Lou Lukasavitz Daughter of Calvin and Courtney (nee Loehr) Lukasavitz, born October 9, 2016

Confession and Forgiveness

Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel

Lesson

Zechariah 6:12-15, Bible page 951 The promised Messiah, the Branch, though humble in his beginnings, will build God’s church, creating peace and harmony between God and his people.

Gospel

Luke 1:5-25; 57-66, Bible page 1024 The birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah, is foretold.

Creed Offering Message Song Message

Prepare Ye!, St. Paul’s Lutheran Children’s Choir Zechariah Pastor Jeffrey Bonack

Lord’s Prayer Blessing Sending Song

Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)