Second Sunday in Advent

December 6, 2009

God prepares us to be ready for Christ’s second coming.

Baptism of our Lord

January 10, 2010 10:15 am

Sunday

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Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

Greenville, Michigan

On this day we remember that God, the author of all life, holds all life

sacred, for He created every person who lives; Jesus died for all who live; and the Spirit would be the temple of

all who live. So this day we honor life.

Children's Message

Children (thru 3rd grade) may be dismissed at this time for 25-30 min. of age-appropriate singing and Bible-learning activities downstairs.

Alleluia and Verse

Profession of Faith (Nicene Creed)

C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made;

Profession of Faith (Nicene Creed)

who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary

and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried.And the third day He rose again according to

the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father.And He will come again with glory to judge

both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.

Profession of Faith (Nicene Creed)

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together

is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets.And I believe in one holy Christian and

apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the

remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen.

Prayer

(“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;” 1 Thess. 5:16-18)

(Each petition ends with the words, “Lord, in Your mercy,” to which we respond,

“Hear our Prayer.”)

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen.

Sharing of the Peace

P The peace of the Lord be with you always.C And also with you.

(Greet one another as the family of Christ with a word of peace)

Offering

Please do not feel obligated to participate in this time of sharing. The offering is provided for our

members and others who have been led to support the Lord’s work through Mt. Calvary.

Give cheerfully, as the Holy Spirit guides you.

If you do not currently have a church home, we invite you to become a part of the Lord’s family at Mt. Calvary.

Please fill out a Worship/Communion attendance card found in the pew and pass it to the center aisle. The ushers will collect them after taking the offerings

to the altar.

(“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7)

Service of the Sacrament

P The Lord be with you.C And with thy spirit.P Lift up your hearts.C We lift them up unto the Lord.P Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God.C It is meet and right so to do.P It is truly meet, right, and salutary that we should at

all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

Sanctus

C Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth adored;

Heav'n and earth with full acclaim shout the glory of Your name.

Sing hosanna in the highest, sing hosanna to the Lord;

Truly blest is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Lord's Prayer

C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Words of Our Lord

Agnus Dei

C O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,You take the sin of the world away;O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,Have mercy on us, Lord, we pray. O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,You take the sin of the world away;Have mercy on us, Jesus Christ,And grant us peace, O Lord, we pray.

The Lord’s Supper

Post-Communion Thanksgiving

C Gracious God, we thank You for the gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation You have provided in this Sacrament. Send us boldly into the harvest, we pray, that we may reach out with the power of Your Word and the touch of Your love, that all people may know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.

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 T give you peace.C Amen.

P Go in peace, serve the Lord, and POINT the Way.

C Thanks be to God!

Words of Sending and Mission

Announcements

Please join us for CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP and

refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.

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