November/December 2015 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Advent

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Advent is a time to pray and prepare. Advent is wilderness time. John the Baptizer appeared in the wilderness announcing the coming of Christ and calling all people to reorient their lives to receive him. For this reason the baptismal font is drained and empty during Advent, to recall our thirsting for God.

GATHERING PRE-SERVICE MUSIC OPENING SENTENCE

Nov. 29 Stand up and raise your heads, 1 Advent your redemption is drawing near.

Dec. 6 Prepare the way of the Lord, 2 Advent All flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Dec. 13 I am sending a messenger before you, 3 Advent who will prepare your way before you.

Dec. 21 Here I am the servant of the Lord, 4 Advent let it be with me according to your word.

Please stand at the sound of the organ. Please join in singing:

We gather in the darkness, longing for the light as we pray “Come, Lord Jesus.” Light is carried into the worship space and transferred to the candles on the wreath.

“Ani ma’amin” is Hebrew and means “I believe”. The entire text, sung as part of Jewish liturgy recited each weekday morning, is “I believe with perfect faith in the coming Messiah, and even if the Messiah is delayed, I believe.”.

אני מאמין

First time: Choir or Cantor Second time: Choir and Congregation

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BLESSING OF THE ADVENT WREATH We thank you, O God, for this wheel of time marking our days of preparation for Christ’s advent. As we light these candles, rouse us from sleep and kindle within us the fire of your Spirit, that we may be ready to receive the Lord when he comes again. Enlighten us with your grace and prepare our hearts to welcome Christ with joy and sing his advent among us. We ask this through Christ our Lord, whose coming is certain and whose day draws near. Amen.

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAY

1 Advent Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merci-ful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

2 Advent 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. Amen.

3 Advent Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance;

The collects for Advent are known as the “Stir Up” prayers, to stir up God’s power, inviting Christ to come, and asking Christ to “stir up” our hearts and wills as we wait.

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through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

4 Advent Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

WORD FIRST LESSON Please see weekly insert. RESPONSE Please see weekly insert.

SECOND LESSON Please see weekly insert. GOSPEL HYMN

1 Advent - ELW #436 Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying

2 Advent - ELW #243 Lost in the Night

3 Advent - ELW #244 Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers

4 Advent - ELW #258 Unexpected and Mysterious

GOSPEL (Before the reading)

The Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord.

Please see weekly insert for today’s Gospel reading.

(After the reading) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON

Advent is a time of joyful expectancy and a call to earnestly turn our hearts toward God. Listen for these themes in the readings from scripture.

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SILENCE FOR REFLECTION PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Please join in singing the refrain at the direction of the cantor.

The Assisting Minister will offer petitions and invite the Assembly to do so.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. A time of silence follows.

Giving thanks for all who have gone before us and are at rest, rejoicing in the communion of all the saints, we commend ourselves, one another, and our whole life to you,

Prayer is the posture of faith as we wait for the light. We pray in silence and we sing our intercessions.

The Presider concludes the prayers. SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST PARISH CONCERNS

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MEAL PREPARATION OF THE TABLE AND GIFTS OFFERING PRAYER

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. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

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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Blessed are you, Lord God of heaven and earth. You sent Jesus into the darkness of our world to be your light among us.

Jesus came in weakness to dwell among us and to live as one of us, Showing forth your love to all the world.

Jesus comes among us now, risen in our midst, Pouring out your love through his life-giving wounds.

Jesus will come again joining earth and heaven as one.

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.

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.

We proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

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Send your Holy Spirit, O God, upon this bread and cup And those who gather at this table share in this heavenly food.

Kindle hope in our hearts and in our lives, Uniting us with Christ who lives and reigns With you and the Holy Spirit, One God now and forever. Amen.

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD The Presider breaks the bread in silence and invites the Assembly to the Table.

God fills the hungry with good things. Taste and see that the Lord is good. SHARING BREAD AND CUP All are welcome to meet the Risen Jesus in the sharing of bread and cup. Please come forward at the di-rection of the ushers. You may either kneel or stand. You may dip the bread into the red wine or drink di-rectly from the Cup. Grape juice is available as are gluten-free wafers. Please let the ministers at the Ta-ble know if this is your preference. Those who do not wish to commune are welcomed to come to the Table with arms crossed across the chest for a blessing.

Ministers are available in the Chapel directly located across the altar area for healing prayers and anointing. If you would like to pray for yourself or someone else, confidentially for any need, the minister will pray with you.

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COMMUNION HYMNS 1 Advent - ELW #257 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (stanza 1)

ELW #241 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You ELW #435 Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending

2 Advent - ELW #257 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (stanza 1) ELW #266 All Earth Is Hopeful ELW #264 Prepare the Royal Highway

3 Advent - ELW #257 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (stanza 1) ELW #248 People, Look East ELW #247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace

Rejoice Greatly from Messiah G. F. Handel

4 Advent - ELW #257 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (all stanzas) ELW #263 Savior of the Nations, Come ELW #267 Joy to the World

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

1 Advent – God for whom we wait, you have fed us with the bread of eternal life. Keep us ever watchful, that we may stand before the Son of Man. We ask this in the name of Christ the Lord. Amen.

2 Advent – Faithful God, we thank you for feeding us with this heavenly banquet. Help us always to hear the prophet’s call to turn our hearts to you; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Parts of the liturgy were adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights re-served. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #36567.

Cover art © 1996, 2002 by the Order of St. Benedict. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

3 Advent – Merciful God, may this Eucharist free us from our sins, fill us with unending joy, and prepare us for the birthday of our Savior. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who is Lord now and forever. Amen.

4 Advent – Faithful God, in this sacrament we receive the promise of salvation. May we, like the Virgin Mary, be obedient to your will. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SENDING BLESSING

1 Advent – Be alert. Pray at all times. May God increase in us love for one another and love for all and so be strengthened in holiness as we wait for the coming of the Lord and the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you now and forever. Amen.

2 Advent – God who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it, so pray joy-fully and constantly and may the blessing of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you now and forever. Amen.

3 Advent – Sing aloud! Shout for joy! Rejoice and exult! The Lord is near. In everything by prayer and supplication let your requests be made known to God and may the blessing of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you now and forever. Amen.

4 Advent – Proclaim the greatness of the Lord. Rejoice in God your Savior and the blessing of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you now and forever. Amen.

Please join in singing:

DISMISSAL

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Welcome Visitors: We welcome all who worship with us today.

Here are some notes about our congregation and our facility to help you feel at home among us.

Nursery A staffed nursery is available for children from birth through age 5 on the sanctuary level down the hall past the drinking fountain. Please sign your child in and out of nursery care. Usually parents gather their children before communion so that they can come to the Table together. An usher will be glad to direct you.

Restrooms are located on the sanctuary level just past the library. In addi-tion to Men’s and Women’s rooms there is also a Family room with a chang-ing table.

Count Me In Form is that little slip of paper in your worship folder. We ask all worshipers to complete this each week. Special prayer requests may be made on the back of the form and if there are special “sign ups” you can do that on the back. Place it in the offering plate as it is circulated during the service.

Grace Station is an outreach of the church office available every Sunday morning. Office Manager Christina Bogar is there to provide information about our church and to receive information such as address, phone or email changes, prayer requests and news about illness or hospitaliza-tions. Current newsletters and program information are located there. Look for the “check in desk” in the church gathering area.

Check out the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church website at www.prlc.org for more information on our congregation, our ministries and many opportuni-ties for service and study.

Join us again! We worship every Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. and would be honored to have you join us for worship again, soon, and often.

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The Ministry Staff

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue North

Seattle, Washington 98103 206.783.2350 • www.prlc.org

Office Hours: M-Th 8:30-4:30; Fri 8:30-12:30

Our congregation participates with three other Lutheran churches in Seattle in a youth ministry or-ganization called LYONS (Lutheran Youth of North Seattle). Telephone 206-706-5997, website roaringlyons.org. Our congregation also participates in a Lutheran counseling organization with congregations from across the Puget Sound area. Lutheran Counseling Network is a coalition of licensed pastoral coun-selors who provide therapy in a variety of settings for a variety of needs. One such office is located in our building, with Counselor Rosemary Raynaud providing therapy on an appointment basis. Learn more: check out Lutheran Counseling Network at www.lutherancounseling.net. You can also reach Rosemary by phone at 206-364-1046, ext. 3.

Bryon Hansen, Pastor pastor@prlc.org

Anne Van Kley, Associate Pastor associatepastor@prlc.org

Patrick Meagher, Minister of Outreach outreach@prlc.org

Nancy Monelli, Children and Family Minister children@prlc.org

Darren Hochstedler, Parish Administrator administrator@prlc.org

Nancy Winder, Pastoral Assistant nancylarry@comcast.net

Allan Bruck, Pastoral Assistant a.h.bruck@gmail.com

Tim Sullivan, CDC Director cdc@prlc.org

Christina Bogar, Office Manager office@prlc.org

Jon Ross, LYONS Director lyonsdirector@roaringlyons.org

Valerie Shields, Organist and Youth Choir Director

Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Chancel and Handbell Choirs Director

Evelyn Hartwell, Children’s Choir Director

Shari Anderson, Accompanist

Ivar Hillesland, Angel Choir Director

Kent Stevenson, Gospel Choir Director

Dallas Cooper Anthony Nelson Custodians custodian@prlc.org

Johanna Eby Erika Anguiano Nursery Attendants

Parish Nurses parishnurse@prlc.org