Service of WorshipService of WorshipService of WorshipService of Worship Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2021

We give thanks that you are worshipping with us today. Advent Lutheran

Church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We welcome you on your

spiritual journey, be it for an hour or a lifetime! We are delighted that you have joined in

this worshiping community and pray that you will be safe in these times. Whether you are

in person or virtual, we would love for you to make yourself known to Advent by filling out

a green contact/prayer card or by emailing the church or through Facebook. Everything you

need for the worship service is printed in the bulletin.

PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER CCCCONCERNSONCERNSONCERNSONCERNS We keep the following persons in prayer We keep the following persons in prayer We keep the following persons in prayer We keep the following persons in prayer

Richard Ahlvin (uncle of Anne Curtis)

Rev. Anna Anderson (Pastor)

Ben Levisky and Bill Wentz (cousins of Joy Duncan) Lawrence Blackmore (friend of the Lovells)

Sonja Blair (cousin of Desiree Jessimy)

Sandra Bradley (mother of Mark Duncan)

Warren Hageman (member)

Ray Hawn (member)

Jenny Jones (friend of the Falksens)

Kathryn “Kate” Juhl (member)

Janet Osborne (friend of Ingrid Berdahl)

Ingrid Palmquist (member)

Rev. Bill Perry (friend of Advent)

Patti Peterson (wife of Walter Peterson)

David Pellinen (member)

Chick Picard (Pastor Anna's brother-in-law)

Michele Polestino (friend of Carole Assante)

Hannah Reese (friend of Sam & Anne Curtis)

Yvonne Ross (friend of Nesta Alleyne)

Rev. Lowell Schuetze (friend of Advent)

Jeannie Stevens (aunt of Sam Curtis)

Linda and David Trismen (parents of Eric

Trismen, friend of Advent)

Jean Wetzel (mother of Joy Duncan)

Arthur and Charles Wichern (brothers of

Carole Assante

Becky Wilfinger (friend of Marilyn Falksen)

For those deployed to serve this countryFor those deployed to serve this countryFor those deployed to serve this countryFor those deployed to serve this country::::

Delaunta Fitzgerald (grandson of Chandra

Fitzgerald)

Kevin Messer (friend of Advent)

Charlie Nash (son of Gordon & Susan Nash)

Dallas Polk (grandson of Chandra Fitzgerald)

GATHERING PRELUDE The Angel Gabriel K Langlois WELCOME

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Pastor In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation Amen P Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen P Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. P Most merciful God, C we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God for gives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

GATHERING HYMN Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn ELW 242

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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. KYRIE ELW 154

PRAYER OF THE DAY P 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. C Amen Please sit BLESSING

LIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATH All Earth is Hopeful ELW 266 (Please see graphic next page)

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Music: Mass No. 1, Avon Gillespie Music © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc.

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FIRST READING: Micah 5:2-5a Reader: A reading from Micah 2But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. 3Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. 4And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; 5aand he shall be the one of peace.

Reader The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God

PSALM: Luke 1:46b-55 (Assisting minister reads light print; congregation reads bold.) 46bMy soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, 47my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: 49you, the Almighty, have done great things for me and holy is your name. 50You have mercy on those who fear you, from generation to generation. 51You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, 52casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. 53You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. 54You have come to the aid of your servant Israel, to remember the promise of mercy, 55the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and his children forever.

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SECOND READING: Hebrews 10:5-7, 10

Reader: A reading from Philippians 5Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, "Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body you have prepared for me; 6in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. 7Then I said, 'See, God, I have come to do your will, O God' (in the scroll of the book it is written of me)." 10And it is by God's will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Reader: The Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God Please stand as you are able THE GOSPEL VERSE Christ Be Our Light ELW 715

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P The Holy Gospel according St. Luke, the first chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord GOSPEL: Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]

39In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary's greet-ing, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42and exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 43And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? 44For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. 45And blessed is she who be-lieved that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord." [46And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; 53he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."] P The Gospel of the Lord C Praise to you, O Christ Please sit SERMON Rev. Anna Anderson Please stand as you are able

HYMN OF THE DAY Once in Royal David’s City ELW 269

THE PRAYERS A With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all God’s creation. A brief silence. After each petition please respond: “Your will be done.” A We pray to the Lord, C Your will be done

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P Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. C Amen

MEAL

SHARING THE PEACE A The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. We greet one another with a gesture of peace. Please sit OFFERTORY Hark the Glad Sound P. Manz Please stand as you are able OFFERTORY PRAYER P Let us pray. Blessed are you, C O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 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. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER P . . . now and forever.. C Amen

THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 Please sit DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION (All are welcome to receive. Wine and white grape juice are available by individual cup. If you do not commune, you are welcome to come forward for a blessing. We ask that you please maintain a safe distance as we commune. Hand sanitizer is available at the usher's stand. As the ministers give the bread and cup to each communicant, they say these words: The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. The communicant may say: Amen P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C Amen POST-COMMUNION PRAYER A Let us pray. C O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING

BLESSING P Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen DISMISSAL A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Joy to the World Setting - E. Sparks

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

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Pastor Rev. Anna Anderson Assisting Minister Debbie Lewis Communion Assistant David Falksen Altar Guild George & Susan Toth Organist Eric Sparks Videographer Hospitality Team Wendell Anderson, Shelley Bennett, Gerry Fuller, Eric Heigis and Kevin Letterly

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Christkindl & Gluhwein Night @ Advent. Christkindl & Gluhwein Night @ Advent. Christkindl & Gluhwein Night @ Advent. Christkindl & Gluhwein Night @ Advent. Special Night at the Welcome Center on Wednesday, December 22, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Come and see the 8-foot Memory Tree, chandelier lighting and sip on hot chocolate, hot tea, or mulled wine (Gluhwein). An 'ole tradi-tion of Yuletides or "Christkindlmarkt" is hot spiced red wine (Gluhwein) and Christmas cookies or soft pretzels. Merry Christ-mas! Christmas Eve WorshipChristmas Eve WorshipChristmas Eve WorshipChristmas Eve Worship with candlelight and Holy Communion begins at 7 pm December 24. Tornado Victim Relief.Tornado Victim Relief.Tornado Victim Relief.Tornado Victim Relief. Many are asking “What can we do?” The best most effective action is to write a check to Advent labeled Tor-nado Relief. Our pooled fund will then be sent to Lutheran Disaster Response which is already taking action.

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Any contributions or qualified charita-ble distributions (QCDs) to Advent that you want rec-orded in 2021 for tax purposes must be in the offering plate by the last Sunday of December, received in the office mail with a postmark of 2021, or processed through online giv-ing by December 31.

Start training now for Advent’s annual Souper Bowl Soup Drive. 2022 will bring a new challenge!