Saint John’s Lutheran Church 959 Valley Road

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Rev. Greg Wallace, Pastor

December 4, 2016 11:00 am

December 4, 2016 11:00 am

December 4, 2016 Second Sunday of Advent

The Liturgy for this season is LBW Setting #2.

(Please silence your cell phones) PRELUDE “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion” by G. F. Handel Organ/Piano Duet WELCOMES, REGISTRATION & PASSING THE PEACE OF THE LORD PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Go Tell It on the Mountain” Hymn #70 BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 77

INVOCATION

KYRIE (Sing Responsively) “Kyrie” pg. 78

HYMN OF PRAISE “This is the Feast” pg. 81

SALUTATION P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming give us strength in our conflicts and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

ANTHEM “Celtic Advent Carol” Chancel Choir FIRST LESSON Isaiah 11:1-10 Pew Bible page 558

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH – BETHLEHEM CANDLE (all sing)

“WHEN WILL THE LITTLE KING COME?” SECOND LESSON Romans 15:4-13 Pew Bible page 924 ALLELUIA VERSE “Alleluia” pg. 83

GOSPEL Luke 4:14-30 Pew Bible page 835 GOSPEL PRAISE (All Sing) “Glory To You , O Lord” (before Gospel reading) p. 83 GOSPEL

GOSPEL PRAISE (All Sing) “Praise to you, O Christ” (after Gospel reading)

MESSAGE TITLE: “Advent Mission” Pastor Greg

HYMN OF THE DAY “Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service” Hymn #423

APOSTLES’ CREED (All profess) pg. 85

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” arr. by Gilbert Martin

OFFERTORY RESPONSE (rise & sing) “Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful, Lord” p. 86

OFFERTORY PRAYER pg. 87

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION “The Great Thanksgiving” (all sing) pg. 88

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PREFACE (Pastor)

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (All sing) pg. 89

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER (all pray)

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS “Lamb of God” pg. 92 “Beautiful Savior” Hymn #518 “Rise Up, O Saints of God” Hymn #383

BENEDICTION (Sing) Pg. 95

CLOSING HYMN “Rock of Ages, Cleft For Me” Hymn # 327

P: Go in peace, Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” by Paul Manz

THIS WEEK’S CLASSES – DECEMBER 4

NO CLASSES THIS WEEK – COME HAVE COFFEE, GOODIES & FELLOWSHIP WITH PASTOR GREG IN THE COMMONS

NEXT WEEK’S CLASSES – DECEMBER 11

NO CLASSES – SUNDAY SCHOOL, ADULT & YOUTH CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 8, 2017

Please join us for Fellowship, Coffee

and Goodies

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME - We thank the Lord that you are

worshipping with us today. Our prayer is that in the singing, listening to the Word, sharing in the Holy Communion and fellowship, you are drawn closer to the

Love that will not disappoint nor let you go. Please join us for coffee and goodies after worship.

Please hand in your giving pledges, if you have not

already done so. Your pledges help the Church Council to

make our budget for next year. Extra pledge cards are

located on a table in the Commons on the way to Ouimette

Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Wood or Patti

Roberts. Or, sign up on the back of the Registration Sheet for more

information.

REMINDER – Crossways Bible Survey Class will resume this week on

Tuesday, December 6th at 9:00 am.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – Sunday, December 18th, following

single service at 10:00 am to present the Budget for 2017. If you are a

confirmed member, you have a vote.

Ushers are needed for the Christmas Day service at 10:00

am (one service). Please sign up on the back of the

Registration Sheet.

MANY thanks to all who participated in Friday's Annual Advent Night celebration, participating in funshops, making goodie boxes for our shut-ins, hanging decorations, and caroling around the tree. If you haven't already noticed, we have a new Family Tree in our Commons. While we'll still enjoy the more formal Chrismon-decorated tree in the sanctuary, we've put up the Family Tree to symbolize our diverse and loving family of believers. And.....if you weren't able to attend Advent Night, we'd love to have you and your family as part of this new tree; so please feel free to bring a family (or individual) ornament to hang on this tree. It'll be so much fun to see what everyone chooses to bring, and at the end of the season, we'll store all of the ornaments, bringing them out again next year and adding as we add new church members. Merry Christmas, everyone!

What a joy it is to decorate the sanctuary tree with all the

beautiful Chrismons we've made over the years, each one

a symbol of Christian joy and peace. The tree will be

decorated on Thursday, December 8th, at 10:00 a.m. We

need lots of help, so join us if you can. Any questions, call

Jan Straka.

Lay Staff Christmas – Each year at this time, we have the

opportunity to give to our STAFF Members. These are the people

that keep our church on track and running. Yes, they get a paycheck,

but they all go above and beyond for our church. It would be so

wonderful for us to do the same for them. Please join with me and

take a pew envelope and enclose a check, some cash, some spare change…Let us

show our love to them. So, please, let’s all follow Proverbs 3:27 if it is in our

power to do so. Merry Christmas to you all! Aram Kermoyan

SPIRITED 50’s - This month we’ll be gathering in Ouimette Hall on Saturday, December 10 starting at 6:00 P.M. Our program will be celebrating the birth of Christ. Hosts for the evening will be the Kecks & the Miners, and Louise Frye will be playing the piano so we can sing our familiar Christmas Carols. We will also exchange a Christmas gift; if you want to play, bring a $10 gift to exchange. Along with the dessert that will be furnished, you are asked to bring an appetizer to share. Please sign up on the sheet in our usual spot on the wall next to the phone, or call Stan at 619-7775 or Carolyn at 929-1121 so they can appropriately plan for the correct number.

WOMEN’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

The Women's Ministry invites all women of Saint

John's to attend the Annual Christmas Luncheon.

Date & Time: Wednesday December 14 at 12:00 Noon

Location: Spy Glass Restaurant

2703 Spyglass Drive

Pismo Beach

Cost per person: $15.00

Sign-up on the back of the Registration Sheet or notify Louise Frye,

President 805-481-7561 or Kay Werner, Treasurer 805-489-8942.

Last day to RSVP is TODAY!!

CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING ALTERNATIVE –

TODAY IN THE COMMONS - An

Alternative Gift Giving Fair for Christmas is

being offered in the Commons area on TODAY

from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. So many of us

have people on our Christmas lists that are

difficult to shop for because they already have

most of what they need or want. This Christmas Fair is your chance to

support a charitable cause in honor of those on your Christmas list.

WHAT AN AMAZING WAY TO SPREAD GOD’S LOVE TO THOSE IN

NEED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WHILE HONORING OUR LOVED

ONES AT CHRISTMAS!!! At our Alternative Gift Giving Fair for

Christmas, several charitable organizations will be featured: Heifer

International - make a donation to purchase farm animals to sustain

small farms in Africa; the Zozu Project - Donations can be made to

support the building and furnishing of a new preschool or to sponsor one

of the remaining first grade children. In addition, native made jewelry

items will be sold; Lifewater International, based in San Luis Obispo, is

committed to providing safe, clean water around the world; the Five

Cities Christian Women’s Food Pantry; and the Homeless Coalition.

Each of these non-profits will be available for you to make a Christmas

gift donation in the name of a loved one. All donations are tax

deductible. This event is sponsored by the Social Outreach Services

team. We hope you will come and support our efforts to share in the

true spirit of Christmas by giving meaningful gifts to our loved ones and

at the same time helping those who need our help the most.

POINSETTIAS FOR THE SANCTUARY DURING THE

CHRISTMAS SEASON

Please help decorate the Sanctuary during our Christmas

Season by donating in “Memory of a loved one,” “Celebrating”

or “Honoring a special person.” We will print all the names on

an insert in the December 24th Bulletin.

Pick up a Form, available in the Commons. Please fill in the blanks and include with

your special offering of $7.00 marked “Poinsettias” along with your Contribution #.

Please return by Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Any questions, contact Cheryl in the office.

DECEMBER'S SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Sunday the 11th

10:00 am Combined worship service with Songfest and Organ

- Annual Children's Christmas Pageant

- Installation of Pastor Greg Wallace

- 2017 Proposed Budget handouts

Sunday the 18th

10:00 am Combined worship service with Songfest and Organ

- Annual Combined Choirs Christmas Cantata

- Holy Communion celebrated

- All-Congregation Budget Meeting following worship

Saturday the 24th - CHRISTMAS EVE

4:00 pm Candlelight Service with Organ and Heavenly Handbells

7:00 pm Candlelight Service with Organ and Chancel Choir

Sunday the 25th - CHRISTMAS DAY

10:00 am Combined worship service with Organ

- Annual Carol Sing

To RSVP, Volunteer or Ask Questions for any Youth Event

contact Rob Mees at (805) 489-1259 or at rcmees@gmail.com

Youth Night

Every Wednesday 3pm - 8pm

3pm - 6pm: Homework Help & Dinner

6pm - 7pm: Bible Study

7pm - 8pm: Games

Upcoming Youth Events Parents Night Out

Friday, December 9th, 6pm-9pm

Free Childcare –

enjoy a night out for shopping,

dinner, or just a nap.

All children should be

potty trained.

Adult Volunteer Spots:

Dinner Prep 5:30 - 6:30pm

Craft Leading 7 - 7:30pm.

Youth Hike

Saturday December 10th, 10am - 2pm

We’ll we walking around the

Monarch Butterfly Grove

in Pismo Beach.

Family Christmas Party

Saturday, December 17th 5pm - 7pm

We’ll enjoy a delicious dinner,

decorating gingerbread houses,

and caroling at Wyndham Residence.

Petal Pushers:

Rose Parade Float

Decoration December 29th - January 2nd

RSVP by Next Sunday December 11th!

Winter Camps at El Camino Pines

Sr. High: Feb 3rd - 5th Jr. High: Feb 10th - 12th

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IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS…..

+ Our friends & family: Robin, Adrienne, Glenn, Jan S., Bev, Shari &

Myron, Sharline, Sandy, Pam, Karen, Shay, Wana, Jim D., Jim H.,

Dakota, the Terborch family, the family of Karen Trelstad.

In our prayers

This Week at Saint John’s Sunday, December 4 8:30 am .................................................................... Alternative Gift Giving 9:00 am .......................................................... Worship & Holy Communion 10:10 am ......................................................... Child, Youth & Adult Classes 11:00 am .......................................................... Worship & Holy Communion 2:00 pm ........................................................................ Celebration Chorus Monday, December 5 9:00 am ................................................................................ Arroyo Quilting 10:30 am ...................................................................................... OA Meeting 1:00 pm ............................................................................................ Literacy 4:30 pm .................................................................................... Cross & Clef 5:30 pm ................................................................................ Heavenly Bells 6:00 pm ............................................................... Stephen Ministry Training 6:30 pm ............................................................... Youth Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 6 7:30 am ............................................................................... Men at Lebens 9:00 am ...................................................... Crossways Bible Survey Class 1:30 pm ...................................................................................... Altar Guild 1:30 pm ................................................................... Undercover Rehearsal 5:30 pm ........................................................................ Celebration Chorus 6:15 pm ..................................................................................... AA Meeting 7:00 pm ..................................................................................... Bible Study

Wednesday, December 7 8:00 am .......................................................................................... Al-Anon 10:00 am ................................................................................ Social Ministry 3:00 pm ................................................................................ Sr. High Youth 6:00 pm ........................................................................ Songfest Rehearsal 6:30 pm ............................................................... Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 8 9:00 am ................................................................................ Arroyo Quilting 10:00 am ................................................................ Decorate Sanctuary Tree 12:00 pm ......................................................................... Organist Rehearsal 1:00 pm ............................................................................................ Literacy 6:00 pm .................................................................... Undercover Rehearsal 6:00 pm ................................................... Women’s Bible Study at Kerry W. 7:00 pm ............................................................. Boy Scouts Court of Honor Friday, December 9 – OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 am ................................................................................. Arroyo Knitting 6:00 pm ........................................................................... Parent’s Night Out Saturday, December 10 9:00 am .............................................................................. Council Meeting 10:00 am ...................................................................................... Youth Hike 6:00 pm .................................................................................... Spirited 50’s

Nursery Care for Infant to Pre-K is located in the east wing across from the kitchen. Pagers are available for parents. The Cry Room is located in the back of the Sanctuary. Large Print Bulletins are available from the Ushers. Hearing Assisting Devices are available at the Media Center. Saint John’s Office Phone 805-489-1259 Church E-mail ........ .......................................................... saintjohnsag@hotmail.com Pastor Greg ........... ........................................................ gregwallace220@gmail.com Rob Mees, Dir. Youth Min .............................................................rcmees@gmail.com Church Website .... ................................................................. www.saintjohnsag.com

ORGANIST: Dawn Russ PIANO: Louise Frye LECTOR: Diane Rinehart COMMUNION ASST: Diane Rinehart USHERS: Jerry DeVos, Ralph Miner ACOLYTES: Ushers Assist MEDIA CENTER: Tyler Drysdale, Tech John Belden, Intern

Attendance Last Sunday 9:00 am = 83 YouTube = 9

11:00 am = 47 YouTube = 9 Total = 158

ALTAR GUILD: Kay Werner, Ethel Lenz, Rena Weiger GREETERS: Earline Leijonhufvud GUEST BOOK: Diane Rinehart HOSTS *** NURSERY CARE: Michelle Mees PRAYER MINISTRY: Betty Knudson 481-5114 Jan Straka 481-4454

***Coffee Available in Commons

Our Mission is the Great Commission of our Lord to

“Go, make disciples of all nations,” involving us in evangelism and discipleship.

Weekly worship services may be viewed by live streaming or choosing from the archives. Go to our website, www.saintjohnsag.com. Under the tab, “Worship Info & Directions” click “Live Stream & Gallery.” To watch the service live on Sundays, scroll down and click “Live Stream Link.” For archived services click “Saint John’s Video Archive.”