Prepare for Christ’s Coming: Hear the Words of Promise Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, December 7 th 2014

Welcome to Redeemer! Welcome in God’s name to worship. We continue our Advent series today as we hear the words of God that promise the coming of the Lord. May we be prepared for his arrival!

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Children’s Message Each week, our younger worshipers are invited to the front of church before the sermon hymn to hear a special message for them from Pastor Wolfe.

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Prayer Before Worship Lord Jesus, bless the words we say and sing today in worship. Fill our hearts with joy at the promise of your coming, and cause our hearts to overflow with joy and love. Send your Spirit that we may proclaim your praise. Amen.

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Christmas Worship and Service Opportunities - Dec 13 th 11am – Christmas for Kids - Dec 16 th 6pm– Little Lambs Preschool Christmas Program - Dec 20 th 10:00am Sunday School Program practice

Christmas Worship and Service Opportunities - Dec 20 th 7:30pm Christmas decorating at Redeemer - Dec 21st 4pm – Sunday School Christmas Program & Potluck - Dec 24th 7pm – Christmas Eve Worship - Dec 25th 9am – Christmas Day Festival Worship

Christmas for Kids Saturday, December 13 th A winter VBS style program For children ages 3 – 5 th grade Please see your bulletin for more information.

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Prepare for Christ’s Coming: Hear the Words of Promise Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, December 7 th 2014

Advent Gathering Song By James J. Chepponis Pastor: come Emmanuel

Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you. Invocation

Confession of Sin Pastor: Our Savior Jesus Christ commanded baptism when he said; “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” All of us are born into this world with a deep need for baptism.

Confession of Sin Pastor: From our parents we inherit a sinful nature; we are without true fear of God and true faith in God and are condemned to eternal death. But Jesus took away our sin by giving his life on the cross. At our baptism he clothes us with the robe of his righteousness and gives us a new life.

Confession of Sin Pastor: Our sinful nature need not control us any longer. We recall what baptism means for our daily lives as we speak these words:

Confession of Sin All: Baptism mean that the sinful nature in us should be drowned by daily sorrow and repentance, and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death.

Confession of Sin All: It also means that a new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.

Confession of Sin Pastor: As baptized children of God we confess our sins:

Confession of Sin All: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

Confession of Sin All: But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Sacrament of Baptism Pastor: In obedience to the command of our Lord and trusting in his promise, you have brought this child to be baptized. Jesus told us: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

Sacrament of Baptism Pastor: It is in baptism that God grants the new life of forgiveness, joy, and peace to little children. By the power of God’s Word, this gracious water of life washes away sin, delivers from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe.

Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ: Our Lord commands that we teach his precious truths to all who are baptized. Christian love therefore urges all of us, especially parents, to assist in whatever manner possible so that this child may remain a child of God until death. Exhortation

Pastor: If you are willing to carry out this responsibility, then answer: Yes, as God gives me strength. All: Yes, as God gives me strength. Exhortation

Pastor: Let us pray: (Pastor says prayer) All: Amen.

God’s Word to His People Isaiah 40:1-11 Hear the message: The Savior Comes!

Psalm #85 All ♫ Refrain:

You showed favor to your land, O LORD; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins. All ♫ Verses:

Show us your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. All ♫ Verses:

All ♫ Refrain:

I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. All ♫ Verses:

Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. All ♫ Verses:

Glory be 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. ♫ All:

All ♫ Refrain:

God’s Word to His People 2 Peter 3:8-14: Wait with patience and repentance

God’s Word to His People Mark 1:1-8 Christ’s forerunner announces the Messiah’s coming

♫ All: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Children’s Message

Verse 3: We hail you as our Savior, Lord, Our refuge and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow’rs that wither and decay. Verse 4: Stretch forth your hand, our health restore, And lift us up to fall no more; Oh, make your face on us to shine, And fill the world with love divine. Verse 5: All praise to you, eternal Son, Whose advent has our freedom won, Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Spirit evermore. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry CW #16 Verses 1-5 Text: Charles Coffin, Setting: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Tune: Michael Prätorius, Verse 1: On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Come, then, and listen, for he brings Good news about the King of kings! Verse 2: Then cleansed be ev’ry life from sin And furnished for a guest within, And let us all our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there.

“What Are You Waiting For?” 1. A Question for God 2. A Question for Us

Apostles’ Creed All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Apostles’ Creed All: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

Apostles’ Creed All: He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Apostles’ Creed All: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church. the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer.

Lord’s Prayer All: 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.

Lord’s Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lord’s Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

Text: Charles Wesley, Setting: ST. HILARY Tune: Source unknown Come, O Long- Expected Jesus CW #6 Verses 1-2

Verse 1: Come, O long-expected Jesus, Born to set your people free; From our sins and fears release us By your death on Calvary. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope to all the earth impart, Dear Desire of ev'ry nation, Joy of ev'ry longing heart.

Verse 2: Born your people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king, Born to reign in us forever, Now your gracious kingdom bring. By your own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By your all-sufficient merit Raise us to your glorious throne.

Prayer Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. ♫ All: Amen, Amen, Amen. The Blessing

Rise, Arise CW #30 Verses 1-3 Text: Anna B. D. Hoppe, Setting: FAHRE FORT Tune: Johann E. Schmidt, , alt.

Verse 1: Rise, arise! Christian, rise to greet your King. Open wide the gates before him; Let the glad hosannas ring; Haste to worship and adore him. Hark! The watchman on the mountain cries: Rise, arise!

Verse 2: Oh, rejoice! Christ has come as long foretold. The Messiah long-expected, The incarnate Word behold! Though by earthly kings rejected, Hail him Lord of all with mighty voice. Oh, rejoice!

Verse 3: Crown him King! His exalted name confess. From his heav’nly throne descending, Jesus, Lord our righteousness, Brings us joy and peace unending. Oh, let heart and tongue his praises sing! Crown him King!

Silent Prayer

Prepare for Christ’s Coming: Hear the Words of Promise Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, December 7 th 2014

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