Service of WorshipService of WorshipService of WorshipService of Worship Mary, Mother of Our Lord August 15, 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 com-

munity, whether virtually or in-person, and pray that you will be safe in these times. Wheth-

er 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. Eve-

rything 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)

Hai Buffard (friend of Ginger Wierzbanows-

ki)

Warren Hageman (member)

Ray Hawn (member)

Jenny Jones (friend of the Falksens)

Kathryn “Kate” Juhl (member)

Mimi McNeel (friend of Ellie Holsopple)

Janet Osborne (friend of Ingrid Berdahl)

Ingrid Palmquist (member)

Rev. Bill Perry (friend of Advent)

Patti Peterson (wife of Walter Peterson)

David Pellinen (member)

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)

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GATHERING

PRELUDE ????????????????????????????????????????? WELCOME GATHERING HYMN For All the Faithful Women ELW 419

6 We honor faithful Mary, fair maiden, full of grace. She bore the Christ, our brother, who saved our human race.

May we, with her, surrender ourselves to your command and lay upon your altar our gifts of heart and hand.

Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., b. 1923 Music: Finnish folk tune

Text © 1993 GIA Publications, Inc.

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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. HYMN OF PRAISE For All the Faithful Women ELW 419

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Last All praise to God the Father! All praise to Christ the Son! All praise to God the spirit, who binds the church as one!

With saints who went before us, with saints who witness still, we sing glad alleluias and strive to do your will.

PRAYER OF THE DAY P Almighty God, in choosing the virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor, the lowly, and the despised. Grant us grace to receive your word in humility, and so to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen FIRST READING: Isaiah 61:10-11 Reader: A reading from Isaiah 10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11For as the earth brings forth its shoots,

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and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. Reader: The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God PSALM: Psalm 34:1-9 (Assisting minister reads light print; congregation reads bold.) 1I will bless the LORD at all times; the praise of God shall ever be in my mouth. 2I will glory in the LORD; let the lowly hear and rejoice. 3Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; let us exalt God's name together. 4I sought the LORD, who answered me and delivered me from all my terrors. 5Look upon the LORD and be radiant, and let not your faces be ashamed. 6I called in my affliction, and the LORD heard me and saved me from all my troubles. 7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear the LORD, and delivers them. 8Taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are they who take refuge in God! 9Fear the LORD, you saints of the LORD, for those who fear the LORD lack nothing. SECOND READING: Galatians 4:4-7 Reader: A reading from Galatians 4When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. 6And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" 7So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. Reader: The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God

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THE GOSPEL HYMN Celtic Alleluia ELW 174

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the first chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord GOSPEL: Luke 1:30-33, 39-55 30The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. 31And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’ 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 leapt 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 leapt for joy. 45And blessed is she who be-lieved that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.’ 46And Mary said,

‘My soul magnifies the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, 48for he has looked with favour 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 SERMON Rev. Anna Anderson HYMN OF THE DAY Holden Magnificat

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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 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. OFFERING ?????????????????????????????????????? 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: our selves, 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.

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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 BLESSING FOR OUR INTERNET CONGREGATION

P If you are staying for Communion, please follow the instructions of the ushers. If you are leaving worship now, receive the blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you, may God's face shine upon you and grant you peace. C Amen

DISMISSAL FOR 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. You are invited to use hand sanitizer at any time. It is available as you enter the labyrinth and as you leave the Table.) 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 TRANSITIONAL MUSIC ???????????????????????????????????

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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SENDING BLESSING

A 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.

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AAAANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS

“Hail, Mary, full of grace,” said the angel. And she was given a mission, a child, and a vision of that child’s mission. She sang of that mission that involves us all in a song often called

by its Latin name, the Magnificat, or in English “magnify” or “proclaim greatness.” We will join her in singing it, “my soul proclaims your greatness, O Lord, and my spirit rejoices in you.

Let’s Frolic! Let’s Frolic! Let’s Frolic! Let’s Frolic! Faith training for littles and their caregivers will meet next Sunday, August 22, at 9:15 am.

Missing a phone? Missing a phone? Missing a phone? Missing a phone? Pastor Anna found a black smart phone in her car - may have been there for some time.

Our Calendar:Our Calendar:Our Calendar:Our Calendar: Keep Looking Up and Forward. Keep Looking Up and Forward. Keep Looking Up and Forward. Keep Looking Up and Forward. Council wants to make sure you are fully aware of all the upcoming events, any changes, and all the challenges – from in-depth faith challenging discussions to a community yard sale with fire engines and food trucks. Walk along the calendar in the church hallway and add your notes or leave a question. The long ribbons represent long-standing monthly activities such as the Advent Book Club every third Saturday. Pray for God-speed for ALL!

We need some advice!We need some advice!We need some advice!We need some advice! Have you ever drafted a GoFundMe digital crowdsourcing campaign ini-tiative, or know someone that has? Please contact any council member or email the church to of-fer assistance.

INDOORS or OUTDOORS?INDOORS or OUTDOORS?INDOORS or OUTDOORS?INDOORS or OUTDOORS? Come where you are comfortable!Come where you are comfortable!Come where you are comfortable!Come where you are comfortable!

All are welcome to the indoor or on-line worship service and/or outdoor Holy Communion Ser-vice. These warm/cool mornings on the labyrinth add a special calm and peaceful aspect to the Communion service, and there are lots of wonderful conversations under the trees and fellow-ship among the flowers. Thanks be to God!

We give thanks for those assisting with worship today . . .We give thanks for those assisting with worship today . . .We give thanks for those assisting with worship today . . .We give thanks for those assisting with worship today . . .

Pastor Rev. Anna Anderson Assisting Minister David Day Communion Assistant Esther Day Altar Guild Joy Duncan Organist Eric Sparks Videographer ?????????Videographer ?????????Videographer ?????????Videographer ????????? Hospitality Team Wendell Anderson, Shelley Bennett, Gerry Fuller, Eric Heigis, Christin Chung Kjelland and Kevin Letterly

Anna Anderson, Pastor Shelley Bennett, Council President Nancy Cox Jairrels, Office Administrator

Advent Lutheran Church 2222 S. Arlington Ridge Road Arlington, Virginia 22202-2123 Church: 703-521-7010

Email: adventlc@hotmail.com; Website: www.adventlc.us; Facebook: www.facebook.com/adventarlington

Office Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Please have bulletin announcements to the church office by 12 noon each Wednesday.

Emails for Pastor Anderson should be sent to pastor_anna2222@hotmail.com