DECEMBER 13TH WORSHIP SERVICE
The Third sunday in Advent
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Welcome
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Gathering
Let us join together to worship the God who fulfills all promises, Jesus Christ, the hope born of Mary, and the Holy Spirit, who fuels our hope as we await Christ’s return. Confession (Written by Sem. Kayla Sadowy and The Rev. Carla Christopher Wilson) Jesus, who comes as new birth, we have prepared for you with comfortable traditions and humble requests. We have memorialized your birth as if it was a past act and not the bold declaration of a living God. |
We have rested in the safer hope of your work,
abandoning our call as co-creators of the Beloved Community, harming your children with our ill-informed action and comfort-catering inaction. All this we humbly confess. Help us remember in this season of anticipation that we prepare not only for you, but because of you. Challenge us to examine our intentions, and to hold sacred both the act of preparing, and the transforming justice and love of the one who comes. Amen |
Lover of justice, you come to us through your servants, like Isaiah and John. And you come to us as a servant: of peace, of the poor and oppressed, of righteousness. Make us servants too, that we may find hope where you are: among the lowly, the brokenhearted, and those imprisoned. Through your servant Messiah Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Call to Worship
Lighting of the candles
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Advent Wreath Lighting Week 3: Where
(by The Rev. Carla Christopher Wilson) With voices rising, rising like incense *light 3 candles* We sing to you in hope, our God We sing to you in hope, our God Present in healing ash after wildfire Present in awakened city after uprising Present in caring community during pandemic Present in muddy ground after storm and flood |
From reservation and shelter
From sanctuary and parking lot From hospital and home Where love gathers us, Advent finds a place to exist We sing to you in hope, our God We sing to you in hope, our God You are present, present in all places |
Sharing of the Peace
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"Come, Emmanuel" by Price and Besig, performed by the Mount Olivet Worship Choir (circa 2002),
Director Edith Sitler Accompanist Marnee Karl |
HYMN OF PRAISE
Kids' talk
The Lessons for Today
Thank you to Karri for recording our lessons this week!
THE GOSPEL & Sermon
Hymn of the day
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The Offering
At this time, we encourage families to set up PAR offering if you have not done so already.
Thank you for your continued support of our church.
Thank you for your continued support of our church.
OFFERTORY Prayer
We return these gifts to you, O Lord, out of the bounty you have given us. May our resources -- our time, our talent, our power, our privilege, and our money, be used for the good of all, as a sign of hope for the future you have promised.
Amen
Amen
Confession of faith & PRAYERS
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
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
The third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.
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.
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
The third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.
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.
HOLY COMMUNION & Blessing
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The Lord's PrayerOur 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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. |
Please be sure to see the Sending Song following the announcements
"LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS" PROJECT
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it … The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world." (John 1:5, 9).
The “Light in the Darkness” project has 3 parts, all happening now:
1. Lights on some trees at Glory and a manger - open for visitors!
2. An invitation to deliver prayers to the manger (and maybe a small electric tea light candle). See this week's e-news for details!
3. Donations of Christmas gift cards, clothing, and food bank items, as outlined in the newsletter or on the bulletin board of our home page by clicking here!
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it … The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world." (John 1:5, 9).
The “Light in the Darkness” project has 3 parts, all happening now:
1. Lights on some trees at Glory and a manger - open for visitors!
2. An invitation to deliver prayers to the manger (and maybe a small electric tea light candle). See this week's e-news for details!
3. Donations of Christmas gift cards, clothing, and food bank items, as outlined in the newsletter or on the bulletin board of our home page by clicking here!
- SEASON'S GREETINGS: If you wish to send Christmas wishes to your Glory family this month, please send your family Christmas photo or a written message to Dani at danielle.elise.b@gmail.com and they will be posted on Glory's website.
- To Share a 'Peace' of yourself with others each Sunday, or have your wedding anniversary highlighted, please send a photo to danielle.elise.b@gmail.com.
- This year our Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be available online/DVD. We would like as many of you as possible to contribute to our candlelight service by sending a video of you lighting a candle (a few seconds long) or a photo of you holding a lit candle to Dani via email to danielle.elise.b@gmail.com. Please send a photo for each member of your family if you can. Please submit photos/video by end-of-day Sunday, December 13th.
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GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN:
Fulfilling God’s Vision for our Land: The Next Chapter
Total as of December 11: $337,980.03
Dear Glory Family,
It’s hard to believe that it's less than a year since we stepped out in faith to purchase the remaining 28 acres of land, and only 3 months since we launched our campaign to raise the necessary funding.
As a family of faith, we responded in a big way! By mid-November, we reached our goal of $300,000 and have now surpassed it!
In the midst of the pandemic, the physical separation and distancing, we still managed to come together, united in purpose and prayer. To God be all glory!
Through your very generous gifts and your faithful prayers, we are now in a wonderful position, free to explore how best to use this beautiful piece of God’s creation for His glory and to serve His people. The possibilities are limitless!
We are so grateful for the funds raised beyond the goal amount. These funds will go towards the mortgage, which is up for renewal on 31 December. The Stewardship Committee is currently working on finalizing that. If there are additional funds received and identified for the campaign, they will also be directed to the mortgage.
Thank you again for your prayers, your encouragement, and your very generous gifts. We look forward to continuing this journey, to writing the next chapter in our story as a family that God has brought together for His purpose and His glory.
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pat or Aroon:
Pat Becker: 780-239-5345 beckermp@telusplanet.net
Aroon Sequeira: 780-901-9469 asequeira@sequeirapartners.com
God’s richest blessings to you and your family,
Respectfully,
The Glory Fundraising Committee
Fulfilling God’s Vision for our Land: The Next Chapter
Total as of December 11: $337,980.03
Dear Glory Family,
It’s hard to believe that it's less than a year since we stepped out in faith to purchase the remaining 28 acres of land, and only 3 months since we launched our campaign to raise the necessary funding.
As a family of faith, we responded in a big way! By mid-November, we reached our goal of $300,000 and have now surpassed it!
In the midst of the pandemic, the physical separation and distancing, we still managed to come together, united in purpose and prayer. To God be all glory!
Through your very generous gifts and your faithful prayers, we are now in a wonderful position, free to explore how best to use this beautiful piece of God’s creation for His glory and to serve His people. The possibilities are limitless!
We are so grateful for the funds raised beyond the goal amount. These funds will go towards the mortgage, which is up for renewal on 31 December. The Stewardship Committee is currently working on finalizing that. If there are additional funds received and identified for the campaign, they will also be directed to the mortgage.
Thank you again for your prayers, your encouragement, and your very generous gifts. We look forward to continuing this journey, to writing the next chapter in our story as a family that God has brought together for His purpose and His glory.
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pat or Aroon:
Pat Becker: 780-239-5345 beckermp@telusplanet.net
Aroon Sequeira: 780-901-9469 asequeira@sequeirapartners.com
God’s richest blessings to you and your family,
Respectfully,
The Glory Fundraising Committee
Sending Song
Copyright information:
Text of worship adapted from Sundays and Seasons 2020, Year A © 2019 Augsburg Fortress. Used with permission.
All music and lyrics under copyright protection are used by permission under CCLI License #2540115 and ONE LICENSE #A-707263. All rights reserved.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI with license #CSPL 165542 and ONE LICENSE # A-707263. All rights reserved.
Text of worship adapted from Sundays and Seasons 2020, Year A © 2019 Augsburg Fortress. Used with permission.
All music and lyrics under copyright protection are used by permission under CCLI License #2540115 and ONE LICENSE #A-707263. All rights reserved.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI with license #CSPL 165542 and ONE LICENSE # A-707263. All rights reserved.