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he has brought down the mighty from their thrones

and exalted those of humble estate;he has filled the hungry with good things,

and the rich he has sent empty away.He has helped his servant Israel,

in remembrance of his mercy,as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraham and to his offspring forever.

And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.

P O Lord, have mercy on us.

C Thanks be to God.

Sit

Sermon Hymn: Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding LSB 345

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SermonJohn the Baptizer and a Terrible Wonder

Catechism

P How can water do such great things?C Certainly not just water, but the word of God in and with

things, along with the faith which trusts this Word of God in

God's word the water is plain water and no Baptism. But wit

a Baptism, that is, a life-giving water, rich in grace, and a wa

in the Holy Spirit, as St. Paul says in Titus, chapter three, "H

washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom

generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having

grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life

saying." (Titus 3:58)

Offering Impr

Canticle

Stand

Magnificat: My Soul Rejoices

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1991 Stephen P. Starke. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479.Public domain

Prayer

Litany

Service Note: The congregation's response may begin just as the leader's petition ends so that the word "Lord"

is sung simultaneously by both leader and congregation.

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P For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the

C Lord, have mercy.

P For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Chu

unity of all, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

P For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and pLord:

C Lord, have mercy.

P For our Synodical President, our District President, for all p

servants of the Church, and for all the people, let us pray to the Lo

C Lord, have mercy.

P For our President, for all public servants, for the government anthat they may be upheld and strengthened in every good deed, let

C Lord, have mercy.P For those who work to bring peace, justice, health, and protection

let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

P For those who bring offerings, those who do good works in this c

toil, those who sing, and all the people here present who await f

abundant mercy, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

P For favorable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth

let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

P For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and need, le

C Lord, have mercy.

P For . . . [additional bids for prayer may be inserted here] . . . let u

C Lord, have mercy.

The prayers then continue:

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Silence for individual prayer may follow.

Collect For Peace

P O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give tous, Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to

obey Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our

enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord,

who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen

Luther's Evening Prayer

C I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You

have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins

where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands

I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be withme, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen

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Lord's Prayer

P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

C 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 kingdomand the power and the glory

forever and ever. Amen

Benedicamus

Benediction

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Closing Hymn: Abide with Me LSB 878

5 I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness.

Where is deaths sting? Where, grave, thy victory?

I triumph still if Thou abide with me!

6 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies.

Heavns morning breaks, and earths vain shadows flee;In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

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Postlude Abide with Me - Sigvart Hofland

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AcknowledgmentsUnless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

THE ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and the

House by John Ketcher in thanksgiving for Pastor and Paula Walblessings of our Lord Jesus Christ.

THOSE WHO SERVE

Pastor:

Director of Parish Music: Acolyte:

Greeter: Handbell Choir: Jon Cline, Debbie Cra

Emily Junkans, Gina Junk

Randy Middaugh, Riley Mid

Ushers: Terry Bradshaw, Mark Cate, Gary Nursery Attendant:

Altar Guild: Suzanne Radd

Our thanks to the Young Women of Grace and the Board of EvangAdvent dinner this evening.