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PRELUDE Sonata No. 8 with “Abide With Me” Beethovan/Dean
CONFESSION AND FORGIVNESS
All may make the sign of the cross, the
sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God,
alive in the world, reviving creation,
arriving soon. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God
and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
God of mercy,
we confess that we have sinned.
We trust earthly powers and human authority
alone.
We grow fearful. We cling to false comforts.
God of might,
we confess that we have sinned.
We have turned away from our neighbors.
We have trusted false promises.
God in our midst,
we confess that we have sinned.
We plead: come to us.
Bring your mercy to birth in us.
A righteous branch springs forth:
it is Christ the Lord, our Savior,
in whom we have forgiveness, life, and mercy.
By the power of the Holy Spirit,
receive the grace and forgiveness of God
through + Christ Jesus,
whose day draws near.
Amen.
HYMN Rejoice, Rejoice Believers #244
GREETING
The grace of our Lord, Jesus
Christ, the love of God, and communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also
with you.
KYRIE
HYMN OF PRAISE “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah”
v. 1
PRAYER OF THE DAY, Children's
message
First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16
14 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill
the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at
that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall
execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days Judah will
be saved, and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it
will be called: “The Lord is our
righteousness.” Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God
Psalm 25:1-10
1 To | you, O Lord, I lift | up my soul.
2 My God, I put my
trust in you; let me not be | put to shame, nor
let my enemies
triumph | over me.
3 Let none who look to
you be | put to
shame;
rather let those be put to
shame | who
are treacherous.
4 Show me your | ways, O Lord, and teach | me your
paths.
5 Lead me in your | truth and teach
me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
in you have I trusted all | the day long.
6 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love,
for they are from | everlasting.
7 Remember not the sins
of my youth and | my
transgressions; remember me according to
your
steadfast love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.
8 You are gracious and
up- | right, O Lord; therefore you teach
sinners | in your way.
9 You lead the lowly in justice and teach the
lowly your way.
10 All your paths,
O Lord, are steadfast | love and
faithfulness to those who keep your
covenant
and your | testimonies.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
9 How can we
thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because
of you? 10 Night and
day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore
whatever is lacking in your faith. 11 Now may our God and Father himself and
our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. 12 And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one
another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. 13 And may he so
strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of
our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
The Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke the 21st
chapter. Glory to you O Lord.
[Jesus said:] 25 “There will be signs in
the sun, the moon, and the stars and on the earth distress among nations confused by the
roaring of the sea and the waves. 26 People will faint from fear and foreboding of
what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be
shaken. 27 Then they
will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things
begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is
drawing near.” 29 Then he
told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; 30 as soon as they sprout
leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see
these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly I tell you,
this generation will not pass
away until all things have taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will
pass away, but my words will not pass away. 34 “Be on guard so that your hearts are not
weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life and
that day does not catch you unexpectedly, 35 like a trap. For it
will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be alert at all times,
praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will
take place and to stand before the Son of Man.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to
you, O Christ.
SERMON
HYMN My Lord, What a Morning #438
APOSTLES CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
God's 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; he descended to the dead. On the third day
he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right
hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, PEACE, OFFERING
COMMUNION PRAYER
LORD'S PRAYER
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
DISTRIBUTION
OF COMMUNION
HYMN Christ, Be Our Light #715
POST COMMUNION PROCLAMATION AND PRAYER
BLESSING
HYMN The King Shall Come #260
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE “Onward Christian Soldiers” A. Sullivan
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