*THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

pg. 68-69, LBW

*WORDS OF INSTITUTION
*LORDS PRAYER
pg.71, LBW
AGNUS DEI
Lamb Of God
pg. 72, LBW
DISTRIBUTION: (All are welcome to receive the Lords Body and Blood
who are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is truly
present in, with and under the forms of bread and wine for the
forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. If you desire communion come
with your hands extended. If you desire only a blessing, come with your
hands folded. If you prefer grape juice, hold up one finger so the server
will know. Gluten free wafers are available upon request. Children who
do not commune are welcome to receive a blessing.)
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS: LBW 456, LBW 481, LBW 23
*POST COMMUNION BLESSING
*POST COMMUNION CANTICLE Thank the Lord. . pg. 72-73, LBW
*POST COMMUNION PRAYER
pg. 74, LBW
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING HYMN:
*DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE

On Our Way Rejoicing

Serving This Morning:

Presiding: Pastor Mark Lund
Organist: Lori Wiley
Acolytes: Nick Grober, Jackson Grober
Greeters: LaVerne & Judy Leistikow
Lector: Vicki Pavelec
Deacons: Corey Hagenow, Steve Boevers
Altar Guild: Judy Henn, Lois Thacher
Coffee Hosts: Judy Henn, Erin Matthias

pg. 74, LBW

LBW 260
pg. 74, LBW

Readlyn Area Parish Service

Fourth Sunday in Advent

December 20, 2015

The promised Messiah came into the world to create a new order; one
that put an end to sin and separation from God. He was not what the
world expected; the Son of God came as an infant, born of a human
mother, he wielded no weapons and continually acted in love. Jesus
was the fulfillment of Micahs prophecy of a shepherd ruler from the
smallest tribe in Israel and his love was stronger than death.
Welcome to Zion. Please take a moment to fill out the green Welcome
sheet on the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate. We also
welcome you to sign our guest registry at the top of the main stairs in the
entryway. If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel
comfortable to speak with the Pastor or the Deacons.
There are childrens worship bulletins available from the ushers. You will
find Zions Kids bags hanging in the back of the sanctuary. There is a
nursery located right outside of the sanctuary. All children are welcome
to come forward for the Childrens Sermon.
The congregation should respond with the bold printed sections. When
there is a (*) next to an item, that indicates to stand if you are able.
When Holy Communion is offered, please see the instructions listed
under Distribution in the bulletin. LBW= Green Hymnal; WOV = Blue
Hymnal.

PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
pg. 56, LBW
*ENTRANCE HYMN Joy To The World
LBW, 39
*GREETING
pg. 57, LBW
*KYRIE
pg. 57-58, LBW
*SALUTATION
pg. 62, LBW
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
pg. 62, LBW
READING:- - - - - - LIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATH- - - - - - LBW 34
Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuuel
HEAVEN AND EARTH REJOICE CANTATA
Parish Choir
Cantata Narrator: Mary Lou Billhorn Parish Choir Director: Kayla Wiley

FIRST READING:

Micah 5:2-5a

L.: The first reading is from the fifth chapter of Micah.

You have made us the derision | of our neighbors,*

and our enemies laugh | us to scorn.
7
Restore us, O | God of hosts;*
show the light of your countenance, and we | shall be saved.
SECOND READING: Hebrews 10:5-10
L: The second reading is from the tenth chapter of Hebrews.
5

Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, Sacrifices and
offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; 6in
burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. 7Then I
said, Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in
the scroll of the book. 8When he said above, You have neither desired
nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin
offerings (these are offered according to the law), 9then he added,
Behold, I have come to do your will. He does away with the first in order
to establish the second. 10And by that will we have been sanctified
through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
L: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the
clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in
Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. 3Therefore
he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given
birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel.
4
And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in
the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell
secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. 5aAnd he shall
be their peace.

*ALLELUIA VERSE

L: The Word of the Lord

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

PSALM:
1

C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 80:1-7

Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph | like a flock;*

shine forth, you that are enthroned up- | on the cherubim.
2
In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, | and Manasseh,*
stir up your strength and | come to help us.
3
Restore us, O | God of hosts;*
show the light of your countenance, and we | shall be saved.
4
O Lord | God of hosts,*
how long will you be angered despite the prayers | of your people?
5
You have fed them with the | bread of tears;*
you have given them bowls of | tears to drink.

pg. 62, LBW

GOSPEL: Luke 1:39-56

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the first chapter.
C.:

Glory to you, O Lord.

pg. 63, LBW

[Reading of the Gospel]

C.:

Praise to you, O Christ

SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY:
*NICENE CREED

Prepare the Royal Highway

*PRAYERS/SHARING THE PEACE

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*OFFERTORY
*OFFERTORY PRAYER

pg. 63. LBW

LBW 26
pg. 64, LBW

pg. 65-66, LBW

pg.66, LBW
pg.67, LBW