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Emmanuel Lutheran Church

140 Cherry Avenue NWWarren, Ohio 44485

The Rev. Eugene A. Koene, PastorDean C. Hunt, Minister of Music

6 DEC. 2020 + SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT + 10:00 A.M.Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”►PLEASE BE AWARE that you will be seen on the video as you approach the altar to

receive communion. We should see this as bearing witness publicly to our faith. “As often as we eat this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

ORGAN VOLUNTARY “VOM HIMMEL HOCH, DA KOMK ICH HER” W.F. ZACHAU

ALL MAY MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS, THE SIGN MARKED AT BAPTISM; AS THE PRESIDING MINISTER BEGINS . (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +(STAND)

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.

P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart, and confess our sins to God our Father, imploring him, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

to grant us forgiveness. C: AMEN. PLEASE KNEEL, IF YOU ARE ABLE

SILENCE IS KEPT FOR REFLECTIONP: Our help is in the name of the Lord.C: Who made heaven and earth.P: I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.C: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin.P: Almighty God, our Maker and Redeemer, we sinners confess to you, that we have sinned against you by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring your grace, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.C: O most merciful God, you have given your only-begotten Son to die for us. Have mercy on us, and for his sake grant us forgiveness of all our sins; and by your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of you and of your will, and true obedience to your Word, that by your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

P: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ and by his authority, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all

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your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN. THE GATHERING HYMN (STAND) VS. 1,3,4

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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.

THE KYRIE P: Kyrie eleison: C: Lord, have mercy.P: Christe eleison: C: Christ, have mercy.P: Kyrie eleison: C: Lord, have mercy. P: THE PRAYER OF THE DAYStir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN.

THE ASSEMBLY SITS

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD + AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD

THE FIRST READING ISAIAH 40:1-11

PSALMODY PSALM 85:1-2, 8-13

YOU HAVE BEEN GRACIOUS TO YOUR LAND, O LORD; YOU HAVE RESTORED THE GOOD FORTUNE OF JACOB.

YOU HAVE FORGIVEN THE INIQUITY OF YOUR PEOPLE AND BLOTTED OUT ALL THEIR SINS. I WILL LISTEN TO WHAT THE LORD GOD IS SAYING,

FOR HE IS SPEAKING PEACE TO HIS FAITHFUL PEOPLE AND TO THOSE WHO TURN THEIR HEARTS TO HIM.

TRULY, HIS SALVATION IS VERY NEAR TO THOSE WHO FEAR HIM, THAT HIS GLORY MAY DWELL IN OUR LAND.

MERCY AND TRUTH HAVE MET TOGETHER; RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE HAVE KISSED EACH OTHER.

TRUTH SHALL SPRING UP FROM THE EARTH, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL LOOK DOWN FROM HEAVEN.

THE LORD WILL INDEED GRANT PROSPERITY, AND OUR LAND WILL YIELD ITS INCREASE.

RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL GO BEFORE HIM,

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AND PEACE SHALL BE A PATHWAY FOR HIS FEET.THE SECOND READING I I PETER 3:8-15A THE GOSPEL MARK 1:1-8 The Assembly Stands when the Gospel Acclamation begins.

C: Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the 1st chapter. (++)C: Glory to you, O Lord.

P: The Gospel of the Lord. After the Reading

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

THE SERMON “A NEW BEGINNING” (Mark 1:1-8)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played before the Hymn of the Day. ◄

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THE HYMN OF THE DAY

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PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended Ito the dead.

On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

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the forgiveness of sins,(+) the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONTHE READER PRAYS:”LORD IN YOUR MERCY.”

CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”HEAR OUR PRAYER”A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A BRIEF SILENCE. AT THE END OF THE PRAYERS:P: SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTOR + PEACE +

P: THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.C: AND ALSO WITH YOU.

THE CONGREGATION GREETS ONE ANOTHER WITH THE GREETING OF“PEACE BE WITH YOU.”

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND OFFERINGAN OFFERING IS RECEIVED AS THE ALTAR IS PREPARED.

AFTER the OFFERTORY MUSIC-the offering is brought forward-THE ASSEMBLY STANDS

AS THE USHERS BRING THE OFFERING FORWARD, THE PEOPLE STAND AND RESPOND::

THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE C: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a

right spirit within me.Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your

Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me

with your free Spirit. OFFERTORY PRAYER THE ASSEMBLY STANDS FOR THE OFFERTORY PRAYERA: God of all creation:C: all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: AMEN.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING PREFACE

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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.P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy) C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest. The presiding minister continues:

P:… let us proclaim the mystery of faith:C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.P: We look with hope for his coming:C: Come Lord Jesus. P: Bring the gift of peace on earth.C: Come Holy SpiritP: ….one God, now and forever. C: Amen. C: THE LORD’S PRAYER (TRADITIONAL FORM)

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.

C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.

AGNUS DEI “LAMB OF GOD” C: Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

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Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace.

PLEASE BE SEATED

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him.

DISTRIBUTION(BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST COMMUNION, REPENT OF SIN AND TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS AND SALVATION, ENDEAVORING TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH ALL PEOPLE, ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, AS HE GIVES HIMSELF TO US IN THE EARTHLY ELEMENTS OF BREAD AND WINE. THOSE NOT YET READY FOR COMMUNION ARE INVITED TO THE ALTAR FOR A BLESSING.)

COMMUNION HYMNS

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THE POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: AMEN. POST COMMUNION CANTICLE SONG OF SIMEON

C: Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the

sight of every people;a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYERA: Gracious and abundant God:C: You have done great things for us, and we rejoice. In this bread and cup you give us life forever. In your boundless mercy, open us to the needs of the world, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN.

THE BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. C: AMEN.

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THE HYMN IN RECESSION

A: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “WACHET AUF” PHILIPP NICOLAI

Serving in WorshipMinisters:……………………………………………………………….The People of GodAssisting Minister:……………………………………………………….Terry WentworthLector:………………………………………………………………....Karen DaubenspeckSacristan:……………………………………………………………………...Garry KiblerAltar Guild: …………………………………………………………...Karen DaubenspeckAcolyte Team:……………………..............Lindsay Naples, Derek Wilson, Addie WilsonOrganist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………………..Dean C. HuntPastor:…………………………………………………………The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

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SERVING NEXT WEEKAssisting Minister:Patti Wentworth, Acolyte Team: L.Naples, A.Wilson,

D.Wilson, Sacristan: Garry Kibler, Altar Guild:Karen Daubenspeck

►THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH ◄MONDAY-THURS . MORNING PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL AT 9:30 A.M.

WEDNESDAY: ADVENT SERVICE-NOON

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THE CLOTHES CLOSET IS IN NEED OF:

MEN’S FLANNEL SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS AND WINTER

Altar Vase 1 : Given by Lois Ferkan in Loving Memory of MaryLou Robertson and Lucille Bickel

Altar Vase 2 : Given by Lois Ferkan in Thanlsgiving for Pastor Eugene A. Koene, Dean Hunt and All Volunteers who make our Services

available during the pandemic.

† Weekly Announcements †6 December 2020

Thanks to all who came out and

helped decorate the church for Advent &

Christmas. It’s beautiful!!

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READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK (13 December)-3 RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT-

ISAIAH 61:1-4, 8-11 PSALM 126I THESSALONIANS 5:16-24 JOHN 1:6-8, 19-28

Stewardship Report for 29 November 2020

Attendance: 29 Nov.- (In-person worship- 24), Offering: $5,437.50 – (Nov.22 & 29), Designated: $153.00

POINSETTIA PLANTS FOR CHRISTMASDue to the Covid Pandemic, our florist has a limit on

poinsettias available this year. We will be receiving 15 plants at $13.00 each delivered on Dec. 23 rd . The florist could not promise more. Please fill out a poinsettia form and we will take the first 15 people who would like to give a memorial.

The deadline is 13 (NEXT SUNDAY) December.Thank You for your understanding.

DECEMBER SPECIAL OFFERINGEMMANUEL CLOTHES CLOSET

A CHANGE IN OUR MID-WEEK ADVENT SERVICES

With the upswing of COVID-19 our Wed. Advent Services will be live

stream at Noon only. You may watch it in real time at Noon, or watch it later on our Facebook

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers ofEmmanuel Lutheran Church.

Dick Viola, Harlene Huffstetler, Charles Vasbinder, James Kibler, David Griffin,Carl Wollam, June Stroup, George Burin, Jr. Christine Sweitzer, Mary Sudik,

Sally Garghill, Darlene Spelich, Anne Rowan, Harry Redmond, Virginia MorrisCora Byers, June Roller, Billie Jo Smith, Billy Eckenrode, Shawn Bowker, Zack Bako,

Felicia MacMillan, Sue Thomas, Sally Dolovy, Dave Cosma, John Beach,Judy Pinto, Edith Shunkwiler, the Bickel Family, Patti Wentworth

We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list:*Lee Sweitzer,*Ralph Koene,*Evelyn Koene, *Victoria Chuminski,*Teirian

McKinney,*Raygan Ray, *Roger Morgan, *Larry Wibert,*Evelyn Wibert, *Ken Detman, *Bernice,*Kathy DeNunzio, *Warner Taiclet, *John,*Rosalie May,*Hazel Morgan, *Dwayne Phillips,*Monique Holmes, *Judy Coman, *Pam Vines, *Leslie Flower,*Jennifer James,*Tesa & Lidia Biggs,*Tom Arbaugh,* John Cetrone *Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list fortwo months. The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list andyou wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office or Dorothy Sunderman.

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A CHANGE IN OUR MID-WEEK ADVENT SERVICES

With the upswing of COVID-19 our Wed. Advent Services will be live

stream at Noon only. You may watch it in real time at Noon, or watch it later on our Facebook

Did you know you can personally donate to Emmanuel? Copy and past the link below and type in Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Warren, Ohio.

You can also direct your Choice dollars from this link also.https://service.thrivent.com/apps/ThriventChoiceMemberWeb/public/organizationSearchHome

We’ve just begun a new liturgical church year. Once again, we’re in Advent — preparing for His coming. In the Incarnation, God presented us with His most valuable gift in the Eternal Word made flesh.

With Christmas, we’re reminded:

John 1:1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3  All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life,1 and the life was the light of men. 5 the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Our Lord Jesus, the Word, is the Creator, Owner and Redeemer of everything on this planet we call earth; this is God’s world. As Christian stewards, we’re reminded that our giving is but a response to Christ’s gift to us. In His earthly sojourn, Jesus was a steward charged with the divine mandate, “Redeem the world and all who dwell, or will ever dwell, in it.” In His stewardship call, Jesus calls us to be stewards of the world He’s entrusted to us, but more than that, of the Gospel message He’s given to us.Ever since that first Christmas, when the wise men brought their gifts, and when the shepherds brought the homage, giving has been a tradition of Christmas. How could anyone ever experience the joy of salvation and not have a desire to give. We give to God through our offering. We also give to

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God in our efforts to evangelize this world and help others come to love our Savior who came not just as Creator, but as victory over the grave.

Thank you, Lord God, for the gift of Jesus Christ, who enables us to be stewards of all that You have entrusted to us. Amen.Our church office is

open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The phone number is 330-392-5939. The email address is

eelc.office@gmail.com We here at Emmanuel are having in person worship services. We are following

the guidelines provided by the CDC. Facemasks are required, and we have face masks if you forget yours, and we have hand sanitizer

available. With the size of our sanctuary we can socially distance. A cleaning company comes in each week to sanitize the sanctuary.

We are asking our members’ families and friends that if you do not feel well and or if you have been in contact with someone with COVID-

19 please stay at home and watch our broadcast online. This is for the safety for all.

SERVICE SCHEDULE

Advent ServicesWednesdays, 2, 9,16 December

Online Services OnlyThe Service can be viewed live at 12

Noon and can also be viewed on Facebook or our website any time after.

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Christmas Eve Servicewith

Holy Communion—7 PMChristmas Day

Holy Communion—10 AM

New Year’s Eve ServiceWith Holy Communion-7 PM

(Any change to this schedule will be announced.)

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