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Third Sunday of Advent “God is With Us Through Jesus” December 13, 2020 Gathering Prelude and Welcome Lighting of the Advent Wreath P: It is now time for you to wake from sleep; C: the night is far spent; the light draws near. P: The voice of one crying in the wilderness says: C: “Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.” L: We praise you, O God, for this victory wreath that marks our days of preparation for Christ’s advent. As we light the candles on this wreath, strengthen our hearts as we await the Lord’s coming in glory. Enlighten us with your grace, that we may serve our neighbors in need. Grant this through Christ our Lord, whose coming is certain All: Amen. Light three candles. P: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, C: give thanks in all circumstances. Hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Red River Worship Litany P: O come, Emmanuel, come to us, for we are lonely for God. C: Come, bring the peace of God-with-us. P: O come, Wisdom from on high, C: Lead us in the ways of knowledge and show us the paths of peace. P: Glorious Shoot from the Jesse tree, C: Come, and bring life, fresh and green and lovely, to our spirits. P: O Rose which blooms in the snow of winter, C: Come, and grant to us the blessed gift of hope. P: O Bright Morning Star of the darkened world, C: Come and be for us the Light, the Truth, and the Way. All: Jesus our Christ, we welcome you. Come and be known among us, for we want to be your people. Amen. Prayer of the Day Let us pray... Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the words of your prophets, that, anointed by your Spirit, we may testify to your light; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Word Matthew 1:20-22 Steve Fixen
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Third Sunday of Advent
“God is With Us Through Jesus”
December 13, 2020
Gathering
Prelude and Welcome
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
P: It is now time for you to wake from sleep;
C: the night is far spent; the light draws near.
P: The voice of one crying in the wilderness says:
C: “Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.”
L: We praise you, O God, for this victory wreath that marks our days of preparation for Christ’s advent. As we light the candles on this wreath, strengthen our hearts as we await the Lord’s coming in glory. Enlighten us with your grace, that we may serve our neighbors in need. Grant this through Christ our Lord, whose coming is certain
All: Amen.
Light three candles.
P: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,
C: give thanks in all circumstances.
Hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Red River Worship
Litany
P: O come, Emmanuel, come to us, for we are lonely for God.
C: Come, bring the peace of God-with-us.
P: O come, Wisdom from on high,
C: Lead us in the ways of knowledge and show us the paths of peace.
P: Glorious Shoot from the Jesse tree,
C: Come, and bring life, fresh and green and lovely, to our spirits.
P: O Rose which blooms in the snow of winter,
C: Come, and grant to us the blessed gift of hope.
P: O Bright Morning Star of the darkened world,
C: Come and be for us the Light, the Truth, and the Way.
All: Jesus our Christ, we welcome you. Come and be known among us, for we want to be your people. Amen.
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray... Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the words of your prophets, that, anointed by your Spirit, we may testify to your light; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Word
Matthew 1:20-22 Steve Fixen
The angel said, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary home as your wife. The baby inside her is from the Holy Spirit. She is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to bring about what the Lord had said would happen. He had said through the prophet, “The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Emmanuel.” The name Emmanuel means “God with us.”
Children’s Message Pastor Julé Ballinger
Special Music Galchutt Sunday School with "Emmanuel-God with us" or Coleton Dockter
P: The Gospel According to… C: Glory to You, O Lord.
Gospel John 1:1-14
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.” From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.
P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ.
Sermon Meggie Bjertness
Hymn“What Child is This?”ELW #
Prayers of the People
The 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.
Sending
Benediction
P: Go in peace. Prepare the way of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God
Sending Hymn“Go Tell it on the Mountain” ELW #
Pastors: Julé Ballinger & Meggie Bjertness
(h) 701-998-2826 (c) [email protected]
Faith Community Nurse– Marsha Hendrickson: 372-3675
Organist- Ruth Moe 701-541-3060
Secretary– Jessica Gauslow 701-367-3909 Parish email: [email protected]
Administrative Assistant - Sara Bellmore 701-640-7074
Parish email: [email protected]
Production: Kari Kleingartner – Mapl Productions
Music: Red River Worship - www.redriverworship.com
This Week
SUNDAY – December 13 Third Sunday of Advent (blue)
9:00 AM – Online Worship – YouTube; Facebook; Channel 3
9:00 AM - Christmas Carols/Praise Music at Our Savior’s
9:30 AM – Advent Bible Study at Our Savior’s
10:00 AM - ZOOM – Coffee
6:00 PM - Online Worship – Channel 3 – Red River Communications
WEDNESDAY – December 16
5:00 PM – Confirmation - ONLINE – Zoom – CHRISTMAS PARTY!
FRIDAY – December 18
Pastor’s Day Off (Please only contact her for emergencies)
SUNDAY – December 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent (blue)
Ugly Christmas Sweater Sunday!
9:00 AM – Online Worship – YouTube; Facebook; Channel 3
9:00 AM - Christmas Carols/Praise Music at Our Savior’s
9:30 AM – Advent Bible Study at Our Savior’s
10:00 AM - ZOOM – Coffee – Wear those Ugly Christmas Sweaters!
6:00 PM - Online Worship – Channel 3 – Red River Communications
Attention all Kids and Adults!
Your talents are needed during Worship.
*Please send recorded music to Kari Kleingartner at Mapl Productions
Text: 701-306-1214E-mail: [email protected]
Richland: Giving to Richland County Families
Due to COVID, there will not be a Giving Tree at our church this year. Instead, the Richland County Social Services is asking for gift cards to give to individuals/families in need.
You can help by purchasing gift cards to Walmart or Econofoods. It is preferred to limit each card to $10 -$25.
You can also donate cash. Sarah will purchase gift cards with the money. Please mail cash or gift cards to Sarah Myers: PO Box 24
Colfax, ND 58018
Please have donations to Sarah by Sunday, December 13th.
Sunday Morning Virtual Coffee
10 am
All 4 Churches are invited!
Join the zoom meeting: https://luthersem.zoom.us/j/95639370164?pwd=enJVUW8vMUs2SVdlODBFd1owL3Mxdz09
Meeting ID: 956 3937 0164Passcode: 635015
"Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you.
He is Christ the Lord!"
This Christmas season looks and feels extremely different, but Jesus is still the Savior of the World. If your comfort level allows, you are invited to join in person at Our Saviors for a four-week video Bible study by Max Lucado.
When: Sundays Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20
Join for Christmas Carols/Praise Music at 9am
Bible Study starts at 9:30am
Lighting of the Advent Wreath after the study
Led by Tracy Fixen –
Please reach out to her with any questions. 701-371-6407
Masks and Distancing Required
Monday, December 21, 2020
Blue Christmas Worship Service – On-line
6:30 pm
Christmas can be difficult; this year especially with COVID. Have you lost a loved one? Are you not catching onto the joy that everyone else seems to have found? This worship service is for you. Please grab a candle, and tune into to the (richland our saviors) YouTube page or Facebook. Together let’s remember loved ones, together let’s be honest with our pain, and together let’s bring the hope back into Christmas.
Thursday’s in December at Noon!
You are invited to Join Pastor Meggie Bjertness
Thursdays at Noon on Facebook.
Carol Singalong with her!
Find it on Galchutt Lutheran’s Facebook page &
Emmanuel Lutheran Church’s Facebook page
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER SUNDAY!
SUNDAY, December 20, 2020
You are invited (O.K., highly encouraged) to wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater NEXT SUNDAY!
Maybe even accessorize with a Christmas mask?!?!
If you are worshipping at home – join us for the ZOOM party at 10 AM. Maybe you have a fun Christmas mug to show off as well! Let us show off our craziest Christmas sweater, laugh, support one another, and come together as the family of Christ.
We can still have fun this Christmas!
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://luthersem.zoom.us/j/95639370164?pwd=enJVUW8vMUs2SVdlODBFd1owL3Mxdz09
Meeting ID: 956 3937 0164Passcode: 635015
