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Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2008
VISITORS We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ with you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious gift from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your needs. Please let us know how we can do so. PRAYER If you would like personal prayer this morning, please make your way to the hallway during communion. One of our intercessors would love to pray with you.
...in our hearts, our homes, our church and our world.
HOLY EUCHARIST As you enter the church, please keep silence as we prepare our hearts for worship.
The Opening Acclamation Celebrant People
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Songs of Praise Gather in His Name Let His praises fill this temple As we come into His presence and gather in His name. Let our voices rise in honor. We lift up the risen Savior to celebrate and gather in His Name Shout for joy. Shout for joy. Shout for joy all the earth, all the earth. Shout for joy. Shout for joy. Shout for joy all the earth, all the earth. Angus Dei Alleluia, alleluia, For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, alleluia, For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, Holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb, You are holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb, amen.
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The Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD Please be seated.
The First Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm 126 The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector. 1
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, * we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, * ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ 3 The Lord has done great things for us, * 4
Restore our fortunes, O Lord, * like the watercourses in the Negeb. 5 May those who sow in tears * reap with shouts of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, * shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
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The Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
The Alleluia Please stand and sing
The Holy Gospel: John 3:22-30 Please remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.
The Sermon Please be seated.
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The Nicene Creed Please stand.
We 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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.
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The Prayers of the People Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down on the floor in awe of God’s willingness to hear our prayers. Members: Allen Family; Dean Johnson; Liam Johnson; Rhodes Family; Gary Westhausen; White Family Vestry: Jeff Cardwell; Matt Creswell; Loys Johnson; George Mankos; Herb Poole; Annette Waldroop AMiA Churches: Grace Anglican Church (Gastonia); Epiphany Anglican Church (Charlottesville, VA) Seminarians: Loys Johnson, Jr.; Conor Mooney ,
Others: Martin Allen; Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kat Brinyear; Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis (Shyla’s brother-has sarcoidosis); Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Anne Greene; Tom Gridley; Jack Jenkins (Jennifer Creswell’s father); David & Christina Kristynik and David’s military unit in Iraq; Shelley Makahon; Hayley Makohon Ronnie Martin; Nancy Niner; Norma Nowak; Christine & Colin O’Connell; John Robinson; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland; Jim Sampson; Emma Schurmeier; Sharon Shaver; Cindy Sheets; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Larry Whitehead.
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishop, TJ; for those gathered here; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church. Silence I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well being of all people. Pray for justice and peace. Silence I ask your prayers for the fatherless, the persecuted, the exploited, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble. Silence I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him. Silence
Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present
I ask your prayers for _____________. Silence I ask your thanksgiving for ______________. Silence Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day. Silence
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The Confession of Sin And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of our sins: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen. The Peace Celebrant People
May the peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor's Forum in December We have set aside December to discover God's heart for the lost. Using Bill Hybels' Just Walk Across the Room as a supplement to scripture, we are asking the Lord to break our hearts over the things that break his heart. Join us again on 12/21 for the next session. Evening Prayer Services to Celebrate Advent Join us every Sunday evening in Advent from 6:30 - 7:30pm for a time of celebration. Childcare is provided. Poinsettias for Christmas Please notify Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397or at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> by today (12/14) if you would like to honor a loved one with the purchase of Christmas Eve poinsettias. All Leaders Dinner All Ministry Leaders are invited again to the All Leaders Dinner on Saturday, 12/20 at 6:00pm. Please bring a dish to share with others. For a complete list of current announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org.
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HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory O Come Let Us Adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord For You alone are worthy For You alone are worthy For You alone are worthy Christ the Lord We'll give You all the glory We'll give You all the glory We'll give You all the glory Christ the Lord
The Doxology
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The Great Thanksgiving Please remain standing.
Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Please be seated as the Celebrant continues.
The Mystery of Our Faith Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Please remain seated as the Celebrant continues.
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, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant People
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Alleluia! Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
The Invitation Celebrant
These are the gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be seated until your row is invited to come. At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to the sanctuary for communion.
The Communion Hymns Please be seated and sing
I Come With Joy I come with joy to meet my Lord Forgiven loved and free In awe and wonder to recall His life laid down for me I come with Christians far and near To find as all are fed The new community of love In Christ's communion bread As Christ breaks bread and bids us share Each proud division ends The love that made us makes us one And strangers now are friends And thus with joy we meet our Lord His Presence always near is in such friendship better known: we see and praise him here. Together met together bound By all that God has done We'll go with joy to give the world The love that makes us one
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Joyous Light Hail Gladdening Light, sun so bright Jesus Christ, end of night Alleluia Hail Gladdening Light, Eternal Bright At evening time, 'round us shine, Alleluia, Alleluia (chorus) We hymn the Father, we hymn the Son We hymn the Spirit wholly Divine No one more worthy of songs to be sung To the Giver of Life all glory is Thine Hail Gladdening Light, such joyous Light O Brilliant Star, forever shine, Alleluia, alleluia The Post-Communion Prayer Please stand and say together
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen The Blessing
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The Hymn in Recession Please remain standing and sing.
Desired of All the Nations Hear us praying from the darkness Let this moment be the start of the kingdom of God The kingdom of God Send the One that You have promised Send Him now to live among us The Light of the world The Light of the world The glorious One Outshining the sun (Chorus) The desired of all the nations will come And the earth will be filled with His glory The desired of all the nations will come And the earth will be filled with His glory We are watching we are waiting Ev'ry heart anticipating all over the earth All over the earth We will see You prove Your mercy We will bow and call You worthy And crown You our King And crown You our King The glorious One Outshining the sun
The Dismissal Deacon People
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Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Discipleship Hour – Sundays @ 11 Pastor’s Forum Leader: Kyle Wallace Participants: All Adults Purpose: Teaching on a host of topics, all relevant to following Christ Leadership Huddle Leaders: Kyle & Karyn Wallace Participants: Discipleship Group Leaders (and those in training) Purpose: Equipping leaders with the resources necessary to lead fruitful groups Deeper Waters Leader: Eric Speece Participants: Adults Purpose: Processing the morning’s sermon and its application in our lives Pursuit Leaders: Conor Mooney, Liz Shevock Participants: Middle School & Senior High Students Purpose: Learning and applying God's Word as young followers of Christ Character Crew Leaders: Ken & Ellyn Baeszler, TBD Participants: Children, ages 7-10 Purpose: Developing godly character within a community of peers Godly Play Leaders: Cynthia Plumb, Tricia Schurmeier (with Jess Bradshaw) Participants: Children, ages 3-6 Purpose: Discovering the stories of Scripture in a fun, hands-on way Nursery Leaders: Shameka Jenkins, Gabrielle Weinberg Participants: Children, ages Newborn-2 Purpose: Nurturing an environment of love and security for our youngest children Adults
Forum 1st Sunday
4th Sunday 5th Sunday 13
Huddle Deeper
X
2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday
Youth
X
X
X X
X
Children
Pursuit
Crew
Godly Play
Nursery
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
No Discipleship Hour
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES * December Birthdays 04 Cynthia Plumb 07 Roman Ruiz-Esparza 20 Christopher Cardwell 30 Peggy Johnson December Anniversaries 18 Jim & Dot Grogan
05 Edna Rowland 07 Robert Zawtocki 26 Bill Coggan
06 Pete Simmons 08 Phillis Cardwell 28 Ken Carter
19 David & Susan Foxx
30 Ken & Ellyn Baeszler
* If your name has been overlooked, please contact the office at 704.895.0059.
ALTAR FLOWERS: Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation. COTGS Stewardship: Tithes & Offerings Grant Income Expenses Total
Dec 2 – Dec 8 $ 3,823.00 $ 00.00 $ 4,104.84 (- $ 281.84 )
Sept – Dec 8 $ 49,086.25 $ 19,073.43 $ 73,139.14 (- $ 4,979.46 )
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” ” Malachi 3: 10
CONTACTS The Church of the Good Shepherd P.O. Box 643 Davidson, NC 28036 704/895-0059 www.tcotgs.org
Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, [email protected] Pat Melchor, Administrative Assistant, [email protected] Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students, [email protected] Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, [email protected] Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, [email protected]
Vestry Jeff Cardwell (Senior Warden) Loys Johnson, Sr. (Treasurer) Herb Poole
Matt Creswell George Mankos (Junior Warden) Annette Waldroop
CCLI#2329714 Gather in His Name: Gwen Smith / Carl Cartee © 2007 New Spring Publishing Angus Dei: Michael W. Smith © 1990 Sony /ATV Milene Music Alleluia: Taize Music O Come Let Us Adore Him: C. Frederick Oakley Public Domain I Come With Joy: Brian A. Wren © 1971 Hope Publishing Company Joyous Light: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Louie Giglio; © 2004 worshiptogether.com songs, Sixsteps Music Desired of All the Nations: David Moffitt, Michael Hurst, Sure C. Smith © 2006 New Spring / CCTB Music Publishing
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VISITORS We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ with you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious gift from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your needs. Please let us know how we can do so. PRAYER If you would like personal prayer this morning, please make your way to the hallway during communion. One of our intercessors would love to pray with you.
...in our hearts, our homes, our church and our world.
HOLY EUCHARIST As you enter the church, please keep silence as we prepare our hearts for worship.
The Opening Acclamation Celebrant People
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Songs of Praise Gather in His Name Let His praises fill this temple As we come into His presence and gather in His name. Let our voices rise in honor. We lift up the risen Savior to celebrate and gather in His Name Shout for joy. Shout for joy. Shout for joy all the earth, all the earth. Shout for joy. Shout for joy. Shout for joy all the earth, all the earth. Angus Dei Alleluia, alleluia, For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, alleluia, For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, Holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb, You are holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb, amen.
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The Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD Please be seated.
The First Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm 126 The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector. 1
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, * we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, * ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ 3 The Lord has done great things for us, * 4
Restore our fortunes, O Lord, * like the watercourses in the Negeb. 5 May those who sow in tears * reap with shouts of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, * shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
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The Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
The Alleluia Please stand and sing
The Holy Gospel: John 3:22-30 Please remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.
The Sermon Please be seated.
4
The Nicene Creed Please stand.
We 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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.
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The Prayers of the People Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down on the floor in awe of God’s willingness to hear our prayers. Members: Allen Family; Dean Johnson; Liam Johnson; Rhodes Family; Gary Westhausen; White Family Vestry: Jeff Cardwell; Matt Creswell; Loys Johnson; George Mankos; Herb Poole; Annette Waldroop AMiA Churches: Grace Anglican Church (Gastonia); Epiphany Anglican Church (Charlottesville, VA) Seminarians: Loys Johnson, Jr.; Conor Mooney ,
Others: Martin Allen; Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kat Brinyear; Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis (Shyla’s brother-has sarcoidosis); Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Anne Greene; Tom Gridley; Jack Jenkins (Jennifer Creswell’s father); David & Christina Kristynik and David’s military unit in Iraq; Shelley Makahon; Hayley Makohon Ronnie Martin; Nancy Niner; Norma Nowak; Christine & Colin O’Connell; John Robinson; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland; Jim Sampson; Emma Schurmeier; Sharon Shaver; Cindy Sheets; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Larry Whitehead.
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishop, TJ; for those gathered here; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church. Silence I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well being of all people. Pray for justice and peace. Silence I ask your prayers for the fatherless, the persecuted, the exploited, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble. Silence I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him. Silence
Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present
I ask your prayers for _____________. Silence I ask your thanksgiving for ______________. Silence Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day. Silence
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The Confession of Sin And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of our sins: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen. The Peace Celebrant People
May the peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor's Forum in December We have set aside December to discover God's heart for the lost. Using Bill Hybels' Just Walk Across the Room as a supplement to scripture, we are asking the Lord to break our hearts over the things that break his heart. Join us again on 12/21 for the next session. Evening Prayer Services to Celebrate Advent Join us every Sunday evening in Advent from 6:30 - 7:30pm for a time of celebration. Childcare is provided. Poinsettias for Christmas Please notify Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397or at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> by today (12/14) if you would like to honor a loved one with the purchase of Christmas Eve poinsettias. All Leaders Dinner All Ministry Leaders are invited again to the All Leaders Dinner on Saturday, 12/20 at 6:00pm. Please bring a dish to share with others. For a complete list of current announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org.
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HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory O Come Let Us Adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord For You alone are worthy For You alone are worthy For You alone are worthy Christ the Lord We'll give You all the glory We'll give You all the glory We'll give You all the glory Christ the Lord
The Doxology
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The Great Thanksgiving Please remain standing.
Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Please be seated as the Celebrant continues.
The Mystery of Our Faith Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Please remain seated as the Celebrant continues.
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, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant People
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Alleluia! Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
The Invitation Celebrant
These are the gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be seated until your row is invited to come. At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to the sanctuary for communion.
The Communion Hymns Please be seated and sing
I Come With Joy I come with joy to meet my Lord Forgiven loved and free In awe and wonder to recall His life laid down for me I come with Christians far and near To find as all are fed The new community of love In Christ's communion bread As Christ breaks bread and bids us share Each proud division ends The love that made us makes us one And strangers now are friends And thus with joy we meet our Lord His Presence always near is in such friendship better known: we see and praise him here. Together met together bound By all that God has done We'll go with joy to give the world The love that makes us one
10
Joyous Light Hail Gladdening Light, sun so bright Jesus Christ, end of night Alleluia Hail Gladdening Light, Eternal Bright At evening time, 'round us shine, Alleluia, Alleluia (chorus) We hymn the Father, we hymn the Son We hymn the Spirit wholly Divine No one more worthy of songs to be sung To the Giver of Life all glory is Thine Hail Gladdening Light, such joyous Light O Brilliant Star, forever shine, Alleluia, alleluia The Post-Communion Prayer Please stand and say together
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen The Blessing
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The Hymn in Recession Please remain standing and sing.
Desired of All the Nations Hear us praying from the darkness Let this moment be the start of the kingdom of God The kingdom of God Send the One that You have promised Send Him now to live among us The Light of the world The Light of the world The glorious One Outshining the sun (Chorus) The desired of all the nations will come And the earth will be filled with His glory The desired of all the nations will come And the earth will be filled with His glory We are watching we are waiting Ev'ry heart anticipating all over the earth All over the earth We will see You prove Your mercy We will bow and call You worthy And crown You our King And crown You our King The glorious One Outshining the sun
The Dismissal Deacon People
12
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Discipleship Hour – Sundays @ 11 Pastor’s Forum Leader: Kyle Wallace Participants: All Adults Purpose: Teaching on a host of topics, all relevant to following Christ Leadership Huddle Leaders: Kyle & Karyn Wallace Participants: Discipleship Group Leaders (and those in training) Purpose: Equipping leaders with the resources necessary to lead fruitful groups Deeper Waters Leader: Eric Speece Participants: Adults Purpose: Processing the morning’s sermon and its application in our lives Pursuit Leaders: Conor Mooney, Liz Shevock Participants: Middle School & Senior High Students Purpose: Learning and applying God's Word as young followers of Christ Character Crew Leaders: Ken & Ellyn Baeszler, TBD Participants: Children, ages 7-10 Purpose: Developing godly character within a community of peers Godly Play Leaders: Cynthia Plumb, Tricia Schurmeier (with Jess Bradshaw) Participants: Children, ages 3-6 Purpose: Discovering the stories of Scripture in a fun, hands-on way Nursery Leaders: Shameka Jenkins, Gabrielle Weinberg Participants: Children, ages Newborn-2 Purpose: Nurturing an environment of love and security for our youngest children Adults
Forum 1st Sunday
4th Sunday 5th Sunday 13
Huddle Deeper
X
2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday
Youth
X
X
X X
X
Children
Pursuit
Crew
Godly Play
Nursery
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
No Discipleship Hour
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES * December Birthdays 04 Cynthia Plumb 07 Roman Ruiz-Esparza 20 Christopher Cardwell 30 Peggy Johnson December Anniversaries 18 Jim & Dot Grogan
05 Edna Rowland 07 Robert Zawtocki 26 Bill Coggan
06 Pete Simmons 08 Phillis Cardwell 28 Ken Carter
19 David & Susan Foxx
30 Ken & Ellyn Baeszler
* If your name has been overlooked, please contact the office at 704.895.0059.
ALTAR FLOWERS: Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation. COTGS Stewardship: Tithes & Offerings Grant Income Expenses Total
Dec 2 – Dec 8 $ 3,823.00 $ 00.00 $ 4,104.84 (- $ 281.84 )
Sept – Dec 8 $ 49,086.25 $ 19,073.43 $ 73,139.14 (- $ 4,979.46 )
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” ” Malachi 3: 10
CONTACTS The Church of the Good Shepherd P.O. Box 643 Davidson, NC 28036 704/895-0059 www.tcotgs.org
Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, [email protected] Pat Melchor, Administrative Assistant, [email protected] Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students, [email protected] Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, [email protected] Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, [email protected]
Vestry Jeff Cardwell (Senior Warden) Loys Johnson, Sr. (Treasurer) Herb Poole
Matt Creswell George Mankos (Junior Warden) Annette Waldroop
CCLI#2329714 Gather in His Name: Gwen Smith / Carl Cartee © 2007 New Spring Publishing Angus Dei: Michael W. Smith © 1990 Sony /ATV Milene Music Alleluia: Taize Music O Come Let Us Adore Him: C. Frederick Oakley Public Domain I Come With Joy: Brian A. Wren © 1971 Hope Publishing Company Joyous Light: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Louie Giglio; © 2004 worshiptogether.com songs, Sixsteps Music Desired of All the Nations: David Moffitt, Michael Hurst, Sure C. Smith © 2006 New Spring / CCTB Music Publishing
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