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Sunday, November 29, 2015 1 st Sunday of Advent, Josiah’s Reform Service of the Word
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Sunday, November 29, 20151st Sunday of Advent, Josiah’s
ReformService of the Word
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISMBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation.Amen.
Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.
C: We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight.
Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.
C: We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.
To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.Amen.
PEACEThe peace of Christ be with you always.And also with you.
GATHERING SONG: THE GATHERED SHALL CHOOSE!
GREETINGThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.And also with you.
KYRIE (Red Hymnal p. 213)
Kyrie eleison: Lord, have mercy.
Christe eleison: Christ, have mercy.
Kyrie eleison: Lord, have mercy.
CANTICLE OF PRAISE (Red Hymnal p. 213)
Glory to God, glory to God,glory to God in the highest;glory to God, glory to God,and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,almighty God and Father,we worship you,we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, glory to God,glory to God in the highest;glory to God, glory to God,and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord Jesus Christ,only Son of the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world:have mercy on us;you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
Glory to God, glory to God,glory to God in the highest;glory to God, glory to God,and peace to God’s people on earth.
For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Glory to God, glory to God,glory to God in the highest;glory to God, glory to God,and peace to God’s people on earth,and peace to God’s people on earth.
PRAYER OF THE DAYLet us pray. O Ancient of Days,
C: Turn over a new page in our hearts as we continually rediscover you in scriptures. Let us hear your words, your promises of old, made fresh for a new day. Amen.
Chapter 221Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. 2He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.3In the eighteenth year of King Josiah, the king sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, son of Meshullam, the secretary, to the house of the LORD, saying,
NARRATIVE READING: 2 Kings 22:1-10; 23:1-3
4Go up to the high priest Hilkiah, and have him count the entire sum of the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the threshold have collected from the people; 5let it be given into the hand of the workers who have the oversight of the house of the LORD; let them give it to the workers who are at the house of the LORD, repairing the house, 6that is, to the carpenters, to the builders, to the masons; and let them use it to buy timber and quarried stone to repair the house.
7But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly."8The high priest Hilkiah said to Shaphan the secretary, "I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD." When Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, he read it. 9Then Shaphan the secretary came to the king, and reported to the king, "Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of the workers who have oversight of the house of the LORD."
10Shaphan the secretary informed the king, "The priest Hilkiah has given me a book." Shaphan then read it aloud to the king.Chapter 231Then the king directed that all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem should be gathered to him. 2The king went up to the house of the LORD, and with him went all the people of Judah, all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the priests, the prophets, and all the people, both small and great; he read in their hearing all the words of the book of the covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD.
3The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to follow the LORD, keeping his commandments, his decrees, and his statutes, with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. All the people joined in the covenant.
Word of God, word of life.Thanks be to God.
PSALM: Psalm 19:7-14
7The teaching of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the simple.
8The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.
9The fear of the Lord is clean and endures forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.
11By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward.
12Who can detect one’s own offenses? Cleanse me from my secret faults.
13Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.
14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION - FAITH: Celtic Alleluia Alleluia, alleluia.Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION - NORTH NEW HOPE Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go?Alleluia. You have the words of eternal life.Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL: Luke 24:30-32The holy gospel according to Luke.Glory to you, O Lord.
30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. 32They said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?“ The gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Red Hymnal #240)
1 Light one candle to watch for Messiah:let the light banish darkness.He shall bring salvation to Israel,God fulfills the promise.
Sermon
Betsie Graham
HYMN OF THE DAY O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Red Hymnal # 257, vs 1-3,5)
1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,and ransom captive Israel,that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appear.
RefrainRejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuelshall come to you, O Israel.
2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,embracing all things far and nigh:in strength and beauty come and stay;teach us your will and guide our way.
RefrainRejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuelshall come to you, O Israel.
3 O come, O come, O Lord of might,as to your tribes on Sinai's heightin ancient times you gave the lawin cloud, and majesty, and awe.
RefrainRejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuelshall come to you, O Israel.
5 O come, O Key of David, come,and open wide our heav'nly home;make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery.
RefrainRejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuelshall come to you, O Israel.
CREEDWe believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONEmmanuel has come, is here, and is coming soon. Let us join in prayer for the church, the earth, and those who are in need, that all receive what God promises to give.
INTERCESSORY RESPONSE Wait for the Lord (Red Hymnal # 262)
Wait for the Lord, whose day is near.Wait for the Lord: be strong, take heart!
The offerings are for the work of God. For the building and rebuilding of the house of the Lord, for the great construction project of the reign of God, something
which goes beyond bricks and mortar to impact hearts, souls, minds. Today’s offering will now be received.
CANTICLE OF THANKSGIVING (Red Hymnal p. 219)
Salvation belongs to our God and to Christ the Lamb forever and ever.Great and wonderful are your deeds, O God of the universe; just and true are your ways, O Ruler of all the nations. Who can fail to honor you, Lord, and sing the glory of your name? Salvation belongs to our God and to Christ the Lamb forever and ever. For you alone are the Holy One, and blessed is the one whose name is the Word of God. All praise and thanks to you, holy God! Salvation belongs to our God and to Christ the Lamb forever and ever.
THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD
Let us pray.Praise and thanks to you, holy God, for by your Word you made all things: you spoke light into darkness, called forth beauty from chaos, and brought life into being. For your Word of life, O God,C: we give you thanks and praise.
By your Word you called your people Israel to tell of your wonderful gifts: freedom from captivity, water on the desert journey, a pathway home from exile, wisdom for life with you. For your Word of life, O God,C: we give you thanks and praise.
Through Jesus, your Word made flesh, you speak to us and call us to witness: forgiveness through the cross, life to those entombed by death, the way of your self-giving love. For your Word of life, O God,C: we give you thanks and praise.
Send your Spirit of truth, O God; rekindle your gifts within us: renew our faith, increase our hope, and deepen our love, for the sake of a world in need. Faithful to your Word, O God, draw near to all who call on you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever.C: Amen.
LORD’S PRAYERLord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.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, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
BLESSINGMay God direct your ways in peace, make you abound in love for one another and for all, and strengthen your hearts until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.Amen.
SENDING SONG: Prepare the Royal Highway
(Red Hymnal # 264)
1 Prepare the royal highway;the King of kings is near!Let ev'ry hill and valleya level road appear!Then greet the King of glory,foretold in sacred story:
RefrainHosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God's word!
2 God's people, see him coming:your own eternal king!Palm branches strew before him!Spread garments! Shout and sing!God's promise will not fail you!No more shall doubt assail you!
RefrainHosanna to the Lord,for he fulfills God's word!
3 Then fling the gates wide opento greet your promised king!Your king, yet ev'ry nationits tribute too may bring.All lands will bow before him;their voices join your singing:
Refrain
Hosanna to the Lord,for he fulfills God's word!
4 His is no earthly kingdom;it comes from heav'n above.His rule is peace and freedomand justice, truth, and love.So let your praise be soundingfor kindness so abounding:
RefrainHosanna to the Lord,for he fulfills God's word!
DISMISSALGo in peace. Christ is with you.Thanks be to God.
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