Christ has come among us!

The psalmist calls on the natural world, celestial bodies, fire and earth, creatures, and all humanity, to praise God. The voices of Simeon and 84-year-old Anna join the chorus today, recognizing what God is doing in Jesus. Simeon’s song is often sung after communion, for we have seen God’s salvation in the assembled community and have held Jesus in our hands in the bread. Then, like the prophet Anna, we tell of Jesus to all who look for the healing of the world.

Worship Liturgy

Order of Worship & lessons

WORSHIP VIDEO

Learning Resources

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Worship Liturgy

GATHERING

Call to Worship and Welcome            Bryson

Bell Ringing & Walk into Sanctuary video  (use through Jan 3)

Opening Song   Sounds of Grace (Keep using Christmas songs, please)

Greeting Pr D+

P:  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C:  And also with you

Prayer of the Day              Pr D+

Almighty God, you wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and yet more wonderfully restored it. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of the one who came to share our humanity, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen

WORD

First Reading: Isaiah 61:10–62:3 Tom Kiersky, Reader 

Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 Tom Kiersky    Reader 

Gospel Acclamation ELW 715 Christ, Be Our Light v2 —through Epiphany season (to 2/14/21)

Gospel:  Luke 2:22-40 Pr D+

Children’s Time Pr D+

Message                             Juan Carlos la Puente Tapia, Oregon Synod Bishop’s Associate

Hymn of the Day               Once in Royal David’s City ELW#269  Sounds of Grace

Nicene Creed                     

Prayers of the Faithful     Pr D+ and/or Reader lighting candles ??

Sharing Christ’s Peace    Pr D+

Offering                          Pr D+

Offertory                 Carol of the Bells           Isaac H. (Pre-recorded)

Offering Prayer (in unison) Pr D+

Announcements               Pr D+

SENDING 

Blessing—Benediction    Pr D+

Dismissal                           Bryson

Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus.

Thanks be to God.

Postlude Sunghee

Readings & Psalm

Isaiah 61:10–62:3
Clothed in garments of salvation
Psalm 148
The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Galatians 4:4-7
Children and heirs of God
Luke 2:22-40
The presentation of the child

 

Celebrate Holy Communion together “virtually”.

Please join with other worshipers and the pastors for this Sunday’s Communion service at 11:00 on ZOOM via computer, tablet or smart phone.

You simply need to have ready your own wine, grape juice, or apple juice as you choose, in a separate glass for each person.  And have a piece of bread of your choice, or wafer, or cracker as you choose.

If you didn’t receive an email to join us this Sunday, you may find the ZOOM login information to login by entering your name and email in the green form.

Learning Resources

Learn more with the additional resources in this post.  Click through this post to find the materials.

Nativity Event 2021

Nativity Event 2021

Drive-through Nativity Story Saturday, December 18,   5:00pm - 8:30 pm    This year we will again tell the story of Jesus' birth outside in lights, art, music, and a living creche scene.   Come enjoy a colorful lighted series of signs and characters that show and tell the Biblical Nativity story with classical Christmas carols as you pass slowly through the parking lot.   The story of Christ's birth will be told in lighted signs and figures lining the path from the entry of the Grace...

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Adult Bible Study  – Justice, Law, History- Dec 2021- Feb 2022

Adult Bible Study – Justice, Law, History- Dec 2021- Feb 2022

Adult Bible Study  - Starts December 5 Sundays after Worship:  11:15am in Ronnencamp Hall However, we will continue to email to those that wish. Contact Frank or Sue at fssndavis@msn.com if you wish to get the Bible Study lessons emailed to you or want to learn more about the class. Stay well.Justice, Law, History The study focuses on Old Testament scriptures and the interaction between the ideal of justice, God’s pursuit of justice in history, and God’s gift of the law that allows humans to...

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Offerings of Thanksgiving

While we are keeping physical social distance, there are still options for you to continue bringing your offerings to God and support the ministries of Grace.

Giving Options:

  • Mail a check to church address below
  • Online bill pay through your bank
  • Online giving – Orange button

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

Acknowledgments:

 

We thank the following for today’s flowers: