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THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Communion Assistant: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeters: (8:15) Altar Guild: (8:15) Acolyte: (10:45) Cantor: (10:45) Ushers: (10:45) Greeters: Altar Guild: Clarinet: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (10:45) (10:45) Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Abby Litwa Randy Middaugh Carter Stein Roy Andrews, Roy Bullard, Gary Proud Debbie Penny Pat Funk and Angie Proud Kaylee Hammond Bryan Gipson Jon Cline, Gervais LeBlanc Jeff Ralston, Jacob Ralston Chris and Betty Pils Ginny Ralston Randy Middaugh Chris, Jennifer and Will Harrod Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer
WELCOME
Welcome to Grace! A blessed Advent to you! Grace is a family of believers dedicated to sharing the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ, whose first Advent we celebrate as we await His second coming. We believe and confess that this is done as the Means of Grace, Gods Word and Sacraments are shared and administered in their truth and purity. Living as His people we bear witness to His love and mercy shown to us and to all. We recognize that others will know that we are Christians by our love shared in word and deed which is our response to His love for us. If you are visiting it is our prayer that you will realize these things about us as Gods people gathered in this place. If you wish to learn more about our teachings as drawn from Gods Word please speak with our Pastor. We are glad you are here and we invite you to come and worship with us again. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. We have a staffed nursery facility for infants and toddlers located downstairs in this building for anyone who has need. Restroom facilities are located downstairs as well as on this floor level across the bridge before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please speak with an usher or greeter.
HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in our 8:15 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.
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AS WE GATHER
You have been warned. Sounds a little frightening, doesnt it? It shouldnt be. Through the prophet Malachi the Lord promised to send someone to prepare His people to meet the Messiah in humbleness and faithfulness. The message of this Preparer would purify them as a refiner prepares ore for smelting. Gods prophecy through Malachi finds fulfillment in John the Baptist, whose message echoes the prophet Isaiah, Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight. Gods Word of Law stricken our hearts and prepares them to hear the Gospel, the Good News of the Lord whose paths were made straight to come for our salvation.
NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, December 16th, the Third Sunday in Advent, are: The Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20, The Epistle Reading: Philippians 4:4-7, and The Gospel Reading: Luke 7:18-28.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631
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Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell
Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Invocation
P C In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Hebrews 10:22; Psalm 124:8; Psalm 32:5
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us and has given His only Son to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. To those who believe on His name He gives power to become the children of God and has promised them His Holy Spirit. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. Grant this, Lord, unto us all. Amen
Exhortation
P P C P C
Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
P The voice of one crying in the wilderness: C Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. P Hear, O my people, while I admonish you! C O Israel, if you would but listen to me!
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P I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. C Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. P But my people did not listen to my voice; C Israel would not submit to me. P Oh, that my people would listen to me, C that Israel would walk in my ways!
Public domain
Kyrie
Mark 10:47
Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Sit
Malachi 3:17b
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Gradual
The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of | Zion.* Shout aloud, O daughter of Jer- | usalem. Behold, your king is com- | ing to you;* righteous and having sal- | vation. Blessd is he who comes in the name | of the Lord.* From the house of the Lord we | bless You.
Epistle
P C
Stand
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen
P Prepare the way of the Lord, make his | paths straight;* all flesh shall see the salva- | tion of God.
Luke 3:4b, 6
Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the third chapter.
Luke 3:1-14
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Offering
Stand
Children's Message Sermon Hymn: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry Sermon Not Without Warning
Stand
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Malachi 3:17b
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Each petition ends with the following: P C Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Offertory
Psalm 51:1012
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Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
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Sanctus
Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:913
Proper Preface
P It is truly meet, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, whose way John the Baptist prepared, proclaiming Him the promised Messiah, the very Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, and calling sinners to repentance that they might escape from the wrath to be revealed when He comes again in glory. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:
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Pax Domini
John 20:19
Agnus Dei
John 1:29
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Sit
Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Hymn: When All the World Was Cursed Hymn: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Stand
Thanksgiving
Psalm 107:1
Nunc Dimittis
Luke 2:2932
Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Salutation
2 Timothy 4:22
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Benedicamus
Psalm 103:1
Benediction
Numbers 6:2426
Collect
P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen
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Prepare the Royal Highway - Charles W. Ore
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Prepare the Royal Highway - Charles W. Ore
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE 8:15 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service 12:00 noon Childrens Christmas Program Practice MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center MONDAY: 5:00 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation TUESDAY: 4:00 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. Festival Choir WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study at St. Vincents 5:30 p.m. Advent Dinner 7:00 p.m. Midweek Advent Evening Prayer Service THURSDAY: 12:00 noon Noon Devotions with Pastor 7:00 p.m. LWML Evening Guild Christmas Party SATURDAY: 9:00 a.m. Childrens Christmas Program Practice NEXT SUNDAY: Cookie Walk - after the 8:15 Service 3:00 p.m. Childrens Christmas Program IN SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY, the children will hear the message of the angel to Mary, telling her that the promised Savior would be born to her (Luke 1:2638). God favored Mary because of Jesus Christ, choosing her to be the mother of Jesus. God favors us because of Jesus Christ, choosing us to be His children! In your family discussions, ask your children to tell you the story of the angels visit to Mary, pointing out that because of our sin we are separated from God, and we deserve nothing from Him. Encourage your children, reminding them that God grants us unmerited grace and favor because of His Son, who unites Himself with us through His Word and Sacraments. PASTOR WALTERS BIBLE CLASS meets each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. This week Randy Middaugh will share information about the upcoming Financial Peace University classes which begin in January. Next week Pastor will continue the study of looking at our liturgy and why we do what we do in worship. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in their classrooms downstairs in the church. - 19 SUNDAY:
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Shirley Rieve is recovering following shoulder surgery. Erich Cline is recovering for an injury in a bicycle/car accident. Dawn Cline is recovering following knee surgery. Gisela Spieker continues her recovery at home. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Dec. 9 Bette Bogart, Kim Woodyard Dec. 11 Lance Whitney Dec. 12 Carryl Blackburn, Linda Royster Dec. 14 David Cannon Dec. 15 Justine Baker, Sam Cate LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 12/2: 189 (8:15 104 and 10:45 85). Advent Midweek I 12/5: 104. Offerings: Sunday 12/2: $18,024.25. Midweek 11/28: $560.00. Building Fund: $705.00. Fan into Flame: $350.00. Memorials: $740.00. National Youth Gathering Fund: $542.00. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Richard Cline Sr. who died on Sunday, December 2nd. Richard is the nephew of Larry Jones. Please remember Larry and his family in your prayers. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Gary Bemberg who died on Monday, December 3rd. Gary is the cousin of Richard and Bobby Bemberg. Please remember the Bemberg family in your prayers. CONGRATULATIONS AND GODS BLESSINGS to Kevin and Allie Ray on the birth of their daughter Tallulah Jane Ray on Tuesday, December 4th, in St. Louis. John and Emma Jane Ohnemus are her great-grandparents. Congratulations to the Ray family. 7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Parlor THANK YOU - Last Sunday when we served Coffee Hour between services, we were reminded of your generosity. We would like to say "thank you", though that does not come close to portraying the extent of our gratitude. Nevertheless, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God bless, The Grace Youth - 20 -
ADVENT EVENING PRAYER SERVICES will be held the next two Wednesdays: December 12th, and December 19th at 7:00 p.m. The theme for each of these services is The Wonders of Advent. Join us for worship at 7:00 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. ADVENT DINNERS will be served at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday prior to the Advent Service. This week the ACTS group will be serving spaghetti. Join us for dinner and fellowship before our Advent service. 2013 OFFERING ENVELOPES are ready and on the table in the breezeway. Please pick them up today, but do not begin using them until January, 2013. NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is Thursday, December 13th, at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall. Bring a sandwich and join us for Bible study and fellowship. Drinks, chips, and dessert are provided. Bring a friend and join us this is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship!! LWML EVENING GUILD - All women and their daughters are invited to join the LWML Evening Guild women for a Christmas party on Thursday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a funny or nice gift for our Santa exchange and an appetizer to share. It will be a fun evening. Any questions, please call Judy Rivers or e-mail me at wjrivers@att.net. COOKIE WALK - The Annual Cookie Walk hosted by the JOY Club is next Sunday, December 16th during coffee hour. We ask you to bring a batch of cookies (or several) to donate to the event. For the event, you purchase a bag$7.50 per bag, which you may fill with your choice of an assortment of cookies. This gives you the enjoyment of sampling many different cookie types while knowing that your support of the event goes toward helping a Grace family have a better Christmas. The JOY Club identifies a family with needs to whom the proceeds are donated. If you have questions, contact Bev Sanders at 425-8806 or 225-6390. CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Join us at Christ Lutheran Church and School on Thursday, December 20th, to celebrate the birth of our Savior! Our program for Christmas is entitled, Christmas Jubilee! The service involves all students, PK-8th grade, as well as the various musical ensembles from the school. There will be two services in the sanctuary on December 20th: One during chapel at 8:15 a.m., and an evening service at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to both services, and are encouraged to bring family and friends as we join together to hear the Christmas Gospel!
In Christ, Paul Walter
THANK YOU We want to thank you for giving to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Julius. The Breckling Family 2013 ALTAR GUILD The Altar Guild schedule for 2013 is on the stand by the breezeway door. Please sign up for the month and service in which you wish to serve. YOUNG ADULTS OF GRACE We now have a young adult Bible study that meets every other Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at a different group members house. Our next meeting is Monday December 17th. We are currently studying Gods Word with the help of Dietrich Bonhoeffers book The Cost of Discipleship. If you are interested and would like to know more information, please e-mail Vicar Witte at vicar@glclr.org. THE FELLOWSHIP CLUB AND FRIENDS will meet on Tuesday, December 18th at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall for their Christmas dinner which will be served by the LWML Evening Guild. Join us for fun, food, Christmas carols, and gifts!! SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOSTS We still have December 23rd and December 30th for you to sign up to serve refreshments between the early service and Sunday School/Bible Class. This is a great time for everyone to visit and for our visitors to get to know our members. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the Parlor so take a minute and sign up for the Sunday you can serve. Thanks!!! FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (FPU) is coming to Grace. Dave Ramsey is a nationally syndicated personal money management expert who founded Financial Peace University and has written several New York Times best sellers on personal finances. This is a 9 week course which covers a wide range of financial topics such as Cash Flow Planning, Dumping Dept, Understanding Insurance, Understanding Investments, and many other personal money management topics. The messages are designed to teach you how to handle Gods money Gods way and the average family taking the course is able to reduce debt by $5,300 and save $2,700 during the 9 week period. The class begins Sunday January 6th. The time is 4pm to 5:30pm. The cost is $89 per couple (or single) if purchased through Grace. Childcare is available. Please help us get the word out to family, friends and neighbors who might be interested in attending. Registration forms available in the Grace Lutheran Church office. Riley and Randy Middaugh are coordinating this course and look forward to seeing you there! For more information contact Grace Lutheran Church office at 663-3631 or Randy Middaugh at 954-9281.
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MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MR. MARK CATE TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Jimmy and Brenda Cate Ronald and Teresa Dombrowski Lynn and Sue Jenkins Joe and Betty Pullam Tim and Sandy Sweeney Karen Turnbow Walter and Clara Turnbow Howard Turney TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Gary and Angie Proud TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Tommy and Judy Borchert TO THE SEMINARY FUND By Richard and Beverly Sanders and family IN MEMORY OF MRS. VIRGINIA PROUD Mother of Gary Proud TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Tim and Sandy Sweeney IN MEMORY OF MS. VERA RIEVE TO THE GRACE CHOIR FUND By Donna Langlais IN MEMORY OF MRS. BETSY WARREN Mother of Greg Warren TO THE SEMINARY FUND By Richard and Beverly Sanders and family IN MEMORY OF MRS. RUTH SIELAFF Sister of Mildred Wilkins TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bette Bogart Carroll and Doris Holzhauer - 23 -
ADVENT SUPPERS ADVENT SUPPERS will be served before the Advent Services at 5:30 p.m. each week in Parker Hall. The following menus will be served. December 12 Spaghetti, salad and dessert Served by ACTS Soup, salad and dessert Served by Board of Parish Fellowship and the Youth
December 19
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