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R E D E E M E R C H U R C H
Worship Service
11.28.2010
Reflection
―Advent is a corporate spiritual journey that calls for expectant waiting and readi-
ness for the coming of the Christ. When the Church travels this journey and treats
it as a discipline of life and prayer, the joy of Christmas is immeasurably intensi-
fied‖
-Robert Webber
"Not everyone can wait: neither the sated nor the satisfied nor those without re-
spect can wait. The only ones who can wait are people who carry restlessness
around with them and people who look up with reverence to the greatest in the
world. Thus Advent can be celebrated only by those whose souls give them no
peace, who know that they are poor and incomplete, and who sense something of
the greatness that is supposed to come, before which they can only bow in humble
timidity, waiting until he inclines himself toward us—the Holy One himself, God in
the child in the manger. God is coming; the Lord Jesus is coming; Christmas is
coming. Rejoice, O Christendom!"
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Calling
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP*— FROM ISAIAH 9
Leader: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
People: Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.
Leader: You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice
before you as with joy at the harvest.
People: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be
upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
PRAYER OF ADORATION
PRAYER CONCLUDES BY SAYING IN UNISON:
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
debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
HYMNS OF PRAISE — HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING/ COME THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS (MUSIC ON PAGES 3–4)
*Biblical worship is always a response to God’s gracious revelation of himself to his people. Hence, all our
worship services begin with a scriptural “call to worship” (that is, the content of the “call” comes from God’s own Word
quoted by the leader and the congregation). In this “call” we are reminded that God always takes the initiative. He
always comes toward his people first, in grace. Our worship is a reflexive and deliberate response to his gracious call.
We are promised that when we worship him correctly, he is glorified and the dislocations of our lives are healed.
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing WORDS: CHARLES WESLEY; TUNE: MENDELSSOHM
Hark! The herald angels sing,
―Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!‖
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th’angelic host proclaim,
―Christ is born in Bethlehem!‖
Refrain
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Christ, by highest heav’n adored;
Christ the everlasting Lord;
Late in time, behold Him come,
Offspring of the virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th’incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with men to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel.
Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris’n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die.
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus WORDS: CHARLES WESLEY
MUSIC: ROWLAND PRICHARD
Come O long expected Jesus
Born to set Your people free
From our fears and sins release us
By Your death on Calvary
Israel's strength and consolation
Hope to all the earth impart
Dear desire of ev'ry nation
Joy of ev'ry longing heart
Born Your people to deliver
Born a child and yet a king
Born to reign in us forever
Now Your gracious kingdom bring
By Your own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone
By Your all-sufficient merit
Raise us to Your glorious throne
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Cleansing
CALL TO REPENTANCE
Righteous Father, we who own more than we use, proclaim more than we experi-
ence, and request more than we need, come asking your forgiveness. We seek your
salvation, then act like we save ourselves. We beg your forgiveness, then repeat
our errors. We experience your grace, then act defeated. We rely on your power,
but only in hard times. We have become confused and misguided. Forgive our every
defection. Bring us to an unbroken commitment and a steady trust, through Jesus
Christ, who is the way of hope, the truth of God, and the life of love, now and al-
ways. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION (45 SECONDS)
SONG OF COMFORT — AGNUS DEI (MUSIC: DAVID HLEBO)
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world:
Have mercy on us (Grant us peace).
WORDS OF ASSURANCE A ND THE PEACE
Leader: ―Since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the
Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest
who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been
tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the
throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us
in our time of need.‖ (Hebrews 4:14-16)
Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
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Constitution
LIVING THE REDEEMER VISION (SEE PAGES 16-18)
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE — THE PROPHECY CANDLE
Isaiah 7:14 — ―The Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall con-
ceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel, which means God with us.‖
SONG OF RESPONSE—O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL (MUSIC ON PAGE 7)
SCRIPTURE READING — F IRST PETER 5:6-11 (SEE INSERT)
CHILDREN’S DISMISSAL
(At the parents’ discretion, children ages 3-12 may go to Sermon time class or remain in the service. Children will return to the worship service at the end of the sermon.)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
MESSAGE — WAITING (DAVID JUELFS)
SONG OF RESPONSE — COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (MUSIC ON PAGE 8)
OFFERTORY — MANGER T HRONE (MUSIC ON PAGE 9 )
―Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.‖ (Ephesians 5:1)
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel WORDS: JOHN NEALE & HENRY COFFIN
MUSIC: THOMAS HELMORE
O come, O come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice, rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee O Israel
O come, O come great Lord of might
Who to Thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times once gave the law
In cloud and majesty and awe
Rejoice, rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee O Israel
O come Thou Key of David come
And open wide our heavenly home
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery
Rejoice, rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee O Israel
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing WORDS: ROBERT ROBINSON
MUSIC: JOHN WYETH
Come Thou fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above
Praise His name I'm fixed upon it
Name of God's redeeming love
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wand’ring from the fold of God
He to rescue me from danger
Interposed His precious blood
How His kindness yet pursues me
Mortal tongues can never tell
Clothed in flesh till death shall loose me
I cannot proclaim it well
O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be
Let Thy goodness like a fetter
Bind my wand'ring heart to Thee
Prone to wander Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart O take and seal it
Seal it to Thy courts above
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Manger Throne WORDS AND MUSIC BY JULIE MILLER
What kind of King would leave His throne
In Heaven to make this earth His home?
While men seek fame and great renown
In lowliness our King comes down
Jesus, Jesus, precious One
How we thank You that You've come
Jesus, Jesus, precious One
A manger throne for God’s own Son
You left the sound of angels' praise
To come for men with unkind ways
And by this Baby's helplessness
The power of nations is laid to rest
What kind of King would come so small
From glory to a humble stall?
That dirty manger is my heart, too
I'll make it a royal throne for You
My heart is a throne for God's own Son
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Communion
INVITATION TO THE SA CRAMENT
PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACC ESS*
We do not presume to come to this your table (O merciful Lord) trusting in our own
righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much
as to gather the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord; you ever
love to show mercy. Grant us therefore (gracious Lord) so to partake of the body of
your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his cup, that our sinful bodies may be
made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood,
and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
*A prayer written by Thomas Cranmer, 16th century archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the English Reformation. He was martyred for his faith .
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP
Directions for taking communion: Redeemer Church welcomes all sincere
Christians—those who are trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation, understand the
meaning of the Lord’s Supper, and are in good standing with congregations that
proclaim the gospel— to receive Holy Communion with us. Please note that we use
wine for Communion; if you prefer non alcoholic grape juice, the grape juice is
white and the wine is red. For those with wheat allergies, a gluten free cracker is
available in place of the bread. Also, the bread and the wine may be eaten and
drunk as they are received. Please dispose of the cups in the trash receptacle when
done.
A Word to Parents: Children are welcome at the communion table. To receive
the Lord’s Supper, a child must have been baptized and been formally received as a
communing member by the Session of this church or the governing body of the
church to which you belong. If you have any question about how the process works,
please contact Pastor David. Children may take the wine at their parents’ discre-
tion.
COMMUNION MUSIC — JESUS IS OUR GREAT SALVATION (MUSIC ON PAGE 12 )
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PRAYERS FOR THOSE NO T COMMUNING
(Because Redeemer is a church that is not only for convinced Christians, but also
for people at different stages in their spiritual journey, we gladly extend room for
you to process, think, and dialogue. Use the prayers provided below as guides to
reflect upon and respond to what God is doing in your life.)
PRAYER FOR THOSE SEA RCHING FOR TRUTH
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be
undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If
what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of
who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and
that leads to the life that you promise. Amen.
PRAYER OF BELIEF
Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before
believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I
thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering
forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn
from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen.
PRAYER FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SIN
Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need, and may turn
from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me
to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance the race set
before me, looking to you, the Pioneer and Perfecter of my faith. Amen.
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism and in a life of
committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps
to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.
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Jesus Is Our Great Salvation WORDS - JOHN ADAMS
MUSIC - CLINT WELLS
Jesus is our great salvation,
Worthy of our best esteem;
He has saved his favorite nation;
Join to sing aloud of him.
He has saved us!
Christ alone could us redeem
He has saved us!
Christ alone could us redeem.
When involved in sin and ruin,
And no helper there was found,
Jesus our distress was viewing;
Grace did more than sin abound.
He has called us,
With salvation in the sound.
He has called us,
With salvation in the sound.
Let us never Lord forget thee;
Make us walk as children here.
We will give thee all the glory
Of the love that brought us near.
Bid us praise thee,
And rejoice with holy fear.
Bid us praise thee,
And rejoice with holy fear.
Free election known by calling,
Is a privilege divine;
Saints are kept from final falling;
All the glory Lord be thine!
All the glory,
All the glory, Lord is thine!
All the glory,
All the glory, Lord is thine!
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Commission
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVI NG*
Eternal God, Heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. You have fed us with spiritual food in the
Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant
us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of
heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*A prayer written by Thomas Cranmer, 16th century archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the English Reformation and author of the first Book of Common Prayer.
He was martyred for his faith, burned at the stake outside St. Mary’s Church in Oxford, England.
SONG OF DEPARTURE — TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD (MUSIC: DAVID HLEBO)
BLESSING — 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23–24
"Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely,
and may your whole spirit and soul and body
be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it."
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THE DISMISSAL
Minister: Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People: Thanks be to God.
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FOLLOWING THE SERVIC E
Immediately following worship, please depart the chapel and move to the Fellowship Hall for coffee and conversation with fellow Redeemerites.
Come taste and see
That the Lord is very good
Our sin on Him
We are free now
Let us go in peace
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What Does Discipleship at Redeemer Look Like?
Worship → Nurture → Mission → Culture
Worship & Nurture
Worship
The anchor and center of discipleship at Redeemer is our weekly Sunday worship and the
nourishment we receive there that comes through the Word and sacrament as a means of
God’s grace.
Nurture
Our ministries of nurture are the means we use to encourage spiritual growth and develop-
ment at Redeemer. They include the cultivation of an everyday discipleship church culture,
community groups, education, and family life gatherings.
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Mission & Culture
What is discipleship for? To be a disciple is to be swept up in the mission of God in the
world. Our ministries of nurture drive, support, and inform our lifestyle characterized by
mission and pursuit of the peace of the city through creating culture.
Mission
We know our discipleship with Jesus is maturing when we are motivated by the grace and
acceptance of God to reach out to others. Practically we see the mission aspect of our dis-
cipleship on display when we pursue God’s mission through doing acts of mercy and hospi-
tality, serving our church community, caring for those who are suffering, serving the poor
and oppressed, sharing the good news of Jesus with those who do not yet follow Jesus, and
helping plant other churches that do the same.
Culture
Christians are called not to hide behind the walls of their distinct community but to take
their new hearts, minds and perspectives into the surrounding communities as salt and
light. As Abraham Kuyper contends, the believing community, gathered around Word and
sacrament, must radiate ―beams of faith’s light into the realm of common grace‖ into edu-
cation, art, science, politics, business, economics and the marketplace. This means that
Christians are called to create public education institutions, build businesses, organize
neighborhood groups, create charities,
be artists and musicians and writers,
and start political action groups. We
are to make culture. As Jeremiah ex-
horted the newly exiled Jews in Babylon,
―Seek the peace (shalom) of the
city‖ (Jer. 29:5-7). Redeemer supports
this effort through education and facili-
tating Christians banding together to
support and encourage each other as
they create culture.
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Living the Redeemer Vision
New to Redeemer…
If you are new to Redeemer, we want to thank you for being with us. We would love to help
you learn more about Redeemer and getting connected here, or know how we can pray for
you. Please take a moment to fill out the tear off card on the back of this bulletin to let us
know how we can serve you.
Marriage Group For Young Couples (MGYC)
Today, Sunday, November 28, 4:00 pm
Please join a group of Redeemer couples who want to be intentional about getting to know
one another, as well as sharing experiences and growing together in marriage. The dinner/
group time is today, November 28th, 4:00 pm, at the Fusco's home. Contact Amy Wormald
for more details, questions or to RSVP ([email protected] or 714-501-9840).
Town Hall Meeting
Sunday, December 5, following worship
Please remain after worship on Sunday, December 5th, for a follow-up question and answer
session to address your questions and concerns regarding our 2011 budget, the pastoral
search process, and our Redeemer vision in general.
Pastoral Search Committee Updates
The Pastoral Search Committee has set up a temporary Google website to provide a place
for attenders of Redeemer to obtain information, stay updated, and learn specific ways that
you can pray during this search process. You can access this site at
https://sites.google.com/site/rpcpsc/. If at any time you have questions or feedback for
the committee, you can also contact the committee by emailing [email protected], or
by contacting any member of the search committee directly. While the selection process is
confidential, we will do our best to keep the congregation informed of where we are in the
process. As we proceed, we will update the blog portion of the Redeemer Pastoral Search
website as often as possible. Please pray for Redeemer Church, the Pastoral Search
Committee, and candidates throughout this process. Specifically, please pray for us to
humbly work together with an attitude of love, trust, respect, cooperation and commitment
with wisdom, compassion, and endurance.
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Redeemer Children’s Christmas Party
Sunday, December 5, 11:30 am — 2:00 pm, Packard Hall
The 3rd annual Redeemer Christmas Party will take place on December 5th, following wor-
ship. The party is for children ages 3-12 and will involve cookies, crafts, and carols to pre-
pare the hearts of our children for the Christmas season. We ask that parents RSVP no
later than December 1st if they would like their children to attend. Volunteers are also
needed to help with the party. If you would like to RSVP, volunteer, or have further ques-
tions please contact Beckie White at [email protected] or (714) 623-2539.
Redeemer Ladies Christmas Gathering
Tuesday December 7, 7:00 pm, Anna Tester's home
Ladies, please join us to celebrate Christmas with coffee, dessert and fellowship. There will
also be an ornament exchange for those who want to participate. We will gather at Anna
Tester's home, 1830 Port Westbourne Place, Newport Beach. Please RSVP with Anna
([email protected] or 404-840-8256) if you plan to attend.
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Christmas Serving Opportunities
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Ministry
Purchasing gifts for Angel Tree Ministry, through Prison Fellowship, will begin on Sunday,
Dec. 5th. Redeemer "angel" children will be found on tags tied on the Christmas tree in
the Fellowship Hall. Please participate in this wonderful outreach ministry. You will be a
blessing to inmates, children, and entire families! See Lauri Fusco for questions and direc-
tion ([email protected]).
Mika Christmas Store
Saturday, December 18th, Mika Christmas Store, Harbor Christian Fellowship
A message from Mika: ―The Christmas Store is one of our best tools for leadership develop-
ment and community building. Each of our target neighborhoods sends a representative to
participate in our planning committee and together we plan how to best serve our
neighbors.―
Mika would love Redeemer to participate. Below are the volunteer times for set up the
week before and the shifts on the day of the store. The store is located at Harbor Christian
Fellowship, 740 W. Wilson Ave. in Costa Mesa. Ways that people can contribute are Christ-
mas decorations, cookies for the day of the store, and new gifts. For more information,
see the flyer at the book table or contact Gerry Nack ([email protected] or 949-548-
3214).
Christmas Store Volunteer Opportunities:
Decorate & Set-Up - December 15-17 from 9am - 7pm
The Christmas Store - December 18th
8:30am – 12:00pm
11:30am - 2:30pm
2:00pm – 5:00pm
4:30pm – 8:00pm (includes tear down)
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Redeemer Session, Deacon and Staff
SESSION
Teaching Elder David Juelfs 949-610-3977 [email protected]
Ruling Elder Carl Messenger 949-472-5639 [email protected]
Ruling Elder Vern Glaser 714-832-4881 [email protected]
DEACON
Deacon Ryan Wormald 949-400-8330 [email protected]
STAFF
Interim Pastor David Juelfs 949-610-3977 [email protected]
Treasurer David Fusco 949-285-9762 [email protected]
Church Admin. Kem Bradford 949-468-6227 [email protected]
2010 Financial Snapshot
As of November 21, 2010 Amount
November Tithing $ 19,180
November Expenses $ 15,124
As of October 31, 2010 Amount
Year to Date Tithing $ 327,005
Year to Date Expenses $ 307,078
Year to Date Excess or (Deficit) $ 19,927