November 29th Worship Service
The first 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 |
Give ear, O God in whom we hope, to our pleas for your help. Rend the heavens and come down, that we may see your great power and glory. Make us attentive to the signs of your coming, and wake us up anew to your presence, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Call to Worship
Lighting of the candles
Suggestion - try clicking play on "Advent Wreath Lighting" at the same time as "O Come, O Come Emmanuel". Note that the volume for each video can be individually adjusted by clicking on the volume sign beside the play sign
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Advent Wreath Lighting Week 1: Who/Whom
(by Rev. Michelle Magee) With voices rising, rising like incense Light candle We pray to you in hope, our God We pray to you in hope, our God In you alone we hope You who stir up your power to save You who come down to us Unbounded love put into flesh and bones Being all powerful Becoming most vulnerable That is how you make true love known You call us to awaken, see you all around us In migrant mother, in homeless vet, in raised hands and held breath We pray to you in hope, our God We pray to you in hope, our God You are our hope |
HYMN OF PRAISE
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Kids' talk
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The Lessons for Today
Thank you to Carol for recording our lessons this week!
THE GOSPEL & Sermon
Hymn of the day
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
PRAYERS & Blessing
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,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
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.
Announcements
Happy Wedding Anniversary!
"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 to start after the 1st Sunday of Advent:
1. Lights on some trees at Glory and a manger. We are still in need of strings of Christmas lights and extension cords as a loan or donation.
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 below:
"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 to start after the 1st Sunday of Advent:
1. Lights on some trees at Glory and a manger. We are still in need of strings of Christmas lights and extension cords as a loan or donation.
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 below:
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES & MEETINGS at GLORY
Most of you are probably aware that infection rates of Covid-19 have been increasing rapidly. Further restrictions have recently been announced to hopefully slow down this spread.
We have received a pastoral letter from our bishop, The Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer, regarding the recently announced COVID-19 restrictions and his strong recommendation that all congregations suspend in-person worship and meetings until the pandemic response level is lowered.
The safety measures and guidelines we have implemented at Glory are well within the allowed restrictions. However, caring for one another and for members of our community is something that God calls us to do. Therefore, for now, we plan to follow Bishop Larry’s recommendation and cancel in-person worship services and meetings for the time being.
We encourage you to read Bishop Larry’s letter in its entirety
Most of you are probably aware that infection rates of Covid-19 have been increasing rapidly. Further restrictions have recently been announced to hopefully slow down this spread.
We have received a pastoral letter from our bishop, The Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer, regarding the recently announced COVID-19 restrictions and his strong recommendation that all congregations suspend in-person worship and meetings until the pandemic response level is lowered.
The safety measures and guidelines we have implemented at Glory are well within the allowed restrictions. However, caring for one another and for members of our community is something that God calls us to do. Therefore, for now, we plan to follow Bishop Larry’s recommendation and cancel in-person worship services and meetings for the time being.
We encourage you to read Bishop Larry’s letter in its entirety
- To Share a 'Peace' of yourself with others each Sunday, or have your wedding anniversary highlighted, please send a photo to [email protected].
- A large number of hearing aid batteries and cleaners have been donated by a couple of families. They are sizes 13 and 312.
Please call Heidi at the church office (780-416-9594) or Pat (780-998-5345) if you are able to use these.
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FULFILLING GOD’S VISION FOR OUR LAND: THE NEXT CHAPTER
Total as of Nov 27: $285,980.03
Matching amount: $50,000.00
Overall Total: $335,980.03
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of November! It has been a long haul, standing up to the Coronavirus this spring, summer, and fall. How we have missed seeing each other, worshipping, talking, laughing together, grieving with and loving one another! We look forward in anticipation to the day when we can all be together again.
We are also close to the end date of our fundraising campaign for the purchase of the land. What an adventure it has been! We’ve talked with one another about the possibilities, envisioned what opportunities lay ahead, and checked in on how close we are to our goal. We’ve had to find new ways to connect and share updates.
It is with heartfelt gratitude and excitement that we let you know that our goal of $300,000 has been reached!! We thank you for your very generous gifts and your prayers! To God be the Glory!!
If you are still planning to donate towards the campaign, please don't hesitate to do so! Excess funds will be used for legal costs and will also be applied to pay down the principal of the existing mortgage, which is up for renewal on 31 December. Doing this will make a tremendous difference to Glory's future going forward.
As always, we ask for your prayers and support as we move into this exciting new phase in our church growth and outreach. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pat or Aroon:
Pat Becker: 780-239-5345 [email protected]
Aroon Sequeira: 780-901-9469 [email protected]
God’s richest blessing to you and your family!
Respectfully,
The Glory Fundraising Committee
Total as of Nov 27: $285,980.03
Matching amount: $50,000.00
Overall Total: $335,980.03
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of November! It has been a long haul, standing up to the Coronavirus this spring, summer, and fall. How we have missed seeing each other, worshipping, talking, laughing together, grieving with and loving one another! We look forward in anticipation to the day when we can all be together again.
We are also close to the end date of our fundraising campaign for the purchase of the land. What an adventure it has been! We’ve talked with one another about the possibilities, envisioned what opportunities lay ahead, and checked in on how close we are to our goal. We’ve had to find new ways to connect and share updates.
It is with heartfelt gratitude and excitement that we let you know that our goal of $300,000 has been reached!! We thank you for your very generous gifts and your prayers! To God be the Glory!!
If you are still planning to donate towards the campaign, please don't hesitate to do so! Excess funds will be used for legal costs and will also be applied to pay down the principal of the existing mortgage, which is up for renewal on 31 December. Doing this will make a tremendous difference to Glory's future going forward.
As always, we ask for your prayers and support as we move into this exciting new phase in our church growth and outreach. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pat or Aroon:
Pat Becker: 780-239-5345 [email protected]
Aroon Sequeira: 780-901-9469 [email protected]
God’s richest blessing 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.