Advent Order of Worship 2012 [pdf] - Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church

Advent2, 9, and 16 December 20128:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Order of WorshipGATHERINGThe service begins in silence in the darkened church.ORGAN PRELUDEDec 2 Savior of the Nations Come (from the Leipzig 18) setting J.S. BachDec 9 Lo, How a Rose setting J.S. BrahmsDec 16 Savior of the Nations Come (from the Orgelbüchlein) J.S. BachENTRANCE PROCESSIONAt the sound of the handbell, please stand and turn to face the procession of light asit enters from the church doors. A soloist will sing this text:Together they traveled a road paved by God.Together toward Bethlehem’s stable they trod.From Gabriel’s visit to Mary’s consent,With Joseph’s resolve to the future they went.They faithfully followed the plan from aboveTo hasten God’s moment of love.THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIGHTAs this response is spoken the candles are placed in the waiting wreath.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Wordwas God.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.We give you thanks, O God of the Ages, for the light of Christ that shines intothe darkness of our world.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.Let this light be for us a sign of hope and promise, that into the darkness ofour sin, Christ comes bearing the hope of forgiveness.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.And the Word became flesh and lives among us, full of grace and truth.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.Please join in signing this response as the ministers take their places in the chancel:O come, O come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israelthat mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.3

APOSTOLIC GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAYThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,the love of God,and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.And also with you.Let us pray…...AmenWORDFIRST LESSONDecember 2 Jeremiah 33:14-16December 9 Malachi 3:1-4December 16 Zephaniah 3:14-20RESPONSECome, Thou Long Expected JesusJefferson44

SECOND LESSONDecember 2 I Thessalonians 3:9-13December 4 Philippians 1:3-11December 11 Philippians 4:4-7GOSPEL VERSEThe following text will be sung by a soloist orchoir. Please join in the refrain asprinted below.Through small towns and cities, for one stretch of time,His ministry challenged, his mercy deemed crime,With stories and blessings, with new ways to see,He offered God’s mercy, a gift that was free.His kindness, like light, flooded each sinner’s face,To hasten God’s moment of grace.Congregation:5

HOLY GOSPELDecember 2 Luke 21:25-36December 9 Luke 3:1-6December 16 Luke 3:7-18SERMONHYMN OF THE DAYAs the final stanza of the Hymn of the Day is sung, children gather on the steps at the frontfor Children’s Word.December 2December 9December 16#263, Savior of the Nations, Come#256, Comfort, Comfort Now My People#249, On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s CryCHILDREN’S WORDPRAYERS AND PEACELet us look toward the light who was from the beginning our source ofgrace and truth, and bring before God our prayers for the church, theworld, and all those in need……Gracious God, hear our prayer.The peace of the Lord be with you always.And also with you.PARISH CONCERNSOFFERING AND OFFERTORY ANTHEMDecember 28:30 Lost in the Night arr. Haugen11:00 The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns M. PhelpsDecember 98:30 Resonances and Alleluias C. Moklebust11:00 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. L. ShackleyDecember 168:30 Wake! Awake Nikolai-Bach11:00 Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding arr. T. Keesecker6

EUCHARISTIC PRAYERIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Wordwas God.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.We give you thanks, most gracious God, for your gift of light:your light broke the darkness and brought our world into being;your light through the prophets’ words promised the coming One,your light frees your people for lives of holy living;your light guides us from error into truth from day to day,a gift of the Risen One, our Lord Jesus Christ, who is himselfyour light shining in the world.In the night in which he was betrayed,our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.Do this for the remembrance of me.Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,and gave it for all to drink, saying:This cup is the new covenant in my blood,shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.Do this for the remembrance of me.Together, let us proclaim the mystery of faith:Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.Remembering, therefore, Christ’s coming into being to flood theworld as the life and light of all people, we await his coming againto share with us the great and promised feast.Amen. Come Lord Jesus.And we ask you, send your Spirit upon these gifts of bread and cup that theymay be for us the very presence of our Lord, alive among us this day.Amen. Come Holy Spirit.Join our prayers with those of all people who have praised your namesince the first light of creation, who heard the prophets’ cry, who have keptthe Word in the Church throughout the ages, that we this day may lift thisbread and cup and proclaim your name: Creator, Redeemer, Spirit, now andforever.Amen.8

With all the faithful across time and place, we join our voices to prayas you have taught us: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.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,now and forever. Amen.THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE INVITATION TO THE TABLEWe welcome all who desire to receive the Lord's body and blood for the forgiveness of sinand renewal of life to join us for Holy Communion. Please come forward at the direction ofthe ushers. Red wine or white grape juice is available as each communicant chooses. Gluten-freewafers are available. Young children and others who do not commune are invitedand welcome to come forward for a blessing.MUSIC DURING THE DISTRIBUTIONLAMB OF GOD9

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNSDecember 2#252 Each Winter as the Year Grows Older#247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace#436 Wake, Awake for Night is FlyingDecember 9#264 Prepare the Royal Highway#241 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?#260 The King Shall ComeDecember 16#240 Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah#246 Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding#259 Fling Wide the DoorPOST-COMMUNION BLESSING AND PRAYERThe body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you inhis grace, now and unto eternal life. Amen.Lord, we give you thanks that you have fed us even now with the banquetthat is yet to come. Keep us alert for signs of your presence in the worldaround us. Send us as healing oil and sheltering comfort to those in need,and make us bold in testifying to the light of Jesus Christ, our Savior andLord. Amen.On Sunday December 2 a specialrite of farewell for Pastor Pirowill conclude the liturgy.10

SENDING(December 9 and 16)ADVENT BENEDICTIONThe Presider sings: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 give you peace;Peace, and give you peace.All join to sing:Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.DISMISSALGo in peace. Serve the Lord.Thanks be to God.Parts of the Liturgy were adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress.All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #36567.New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the NationalCouncil of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.“To Hasten the Moment”. Text: Paul E. Hoffman. Music: Valerie Shields. Copyright © 2012. Used bypermission.Cover art copyright © 1994, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, artby Steve Erspamer, SM.11

Paul E. Hoffman, Lead Pastorphoffman@prlc.orgThe Ministry StaffBeth Ann Bonnecroy, Chancel and HandbellChoirs DirectorPatrick Meagher, Minister of Outreachpmeagher@prlc.orgNancy Monelli, Children and Family Ministernmonelli@prlc.orgDarren Hochstedler, Parish Administrator,Gospel Choir Directordhochstedler@prlc.orgElizabeth Rawlings-Wright, Vicarvicar@prlc.orgTim Sullivan, CDC Directorcdc@prlc.orgChristina Bogar, Office Managercbogar@prlc.orgDonna Hoffman, Cherub & Choristers ChoirsDirectorShari Anderson, AccompanistRodney Figaro, Assistant Gospel ChoirDirectorDesiree Policky, Accompanist, Gospel ChoirDallas CooperAnthony NelsonBrett BillingsCustodiansKaren DanielsRachel MontgomeryNursery AttendantsValerie Shields, Organist, Youth ChoirDirectorOur congregation participates with seven other Lutheran churches in Seattle in a youth ministry organizationcalled LYONS (Lutheran Youth of North Seattle). Telephone 206-706-5997, websiteroaringlyons.org.Our congregation also participates in a Lutheran counseling organization with congregations fromacross the Puget Sound area. Lutheran Counseling Network is a coalition of licensed pastoral counselorswho provide therapy in a variety of settings for a variety of needs. One such office is located inour building, with Counselor Rosemary Raynaud providing therapy on an appointment basis. Learnmore: check out Lutheran Counseling Network at www.lutherancounseling.net. You can also reachRosemary by phone at 206-364-1046, ext. 3.Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church7500 Greenwood Avenue NorthSeattle, Washington 98103206.783.2350 • www.prlc.orgOffice Hours: M-Th 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-12:3012