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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
121 N. Pearl St.
P.O. Box 534
Havana
December 3, 2017
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
121 N. Pearl St.
P.O. Box 534
Havana, IL 62644
Saturday Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday Service
9:00 AM
Sunday School/Bible
Class – 10:15 a.m.
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Office
(309)543-4850
Pastor’s Cell
(309) 253-5089
Parish Hall & Fax
(309)543-2125
Secretary’s
Office Email:
Pastor’s Email:
Treasurer’s Email:
Church Website:
www.stpaulslutheranhav
ana.com
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church "Church of the Lutheran Hour"
Building Families in Jesus Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ gathered together in God’s household
through God’s Word and Sacraments being built on the loving foundation of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Kevin Wendorf, Pastor Dec. 3, 2017
WELCOME to Divine Service this morning! Let us join together in song
and prayer and hearing the Word of the Lord that we may be refreshed in
the Spirit and encouraged for the week ahead. Come again soon! You are
always welcome here at St. Paul’s! We ask that all guests and members
sign the fellowship pads you will find in the pews. Please hand the page to
the usher as you leave. Visitors please fill in your address and phone
number. Members please fill in address and phone number changes if you
have recently moved. PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH Dear Lord God in heaven;
Thou who didst give unto us the time and the place for worship;
Bless us with the attitude of true worship from Thine abundant grace and mercy;
So that we may worship Thee in Word and Sacraments,
That we may grow and mature spiritually;
Thru Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost
Are worshiped one God, now and forever. Amen.
Serving Us Today: ALTAR COMMITTEE: Noreen Frye, Brenda Dean, Janis Hurley
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Steve Fornoff
ORGANIST Marilyn Smith
COMMUNION ASSISTANT Danny Houghton
ACOLYTES: Bella Blakeley Elijah Perkins
GREETERS: John Kachanuk Kathy Vaughn
USHERS: Steve Morgan Gary Gathman
SOUND BOOTH TBA
Dec. 3, 2017
AS WE GATHER
When a dignitary like a president, prime minister, or monarch
comes to town, people know it! Often, just for that one VIP,
there is a police escort, support vehicles, and multiple
limousines. Crowds stand behind barriers, bodyguards surround
the dignitary, and everything is orchestrated to bring the leader
swiftly and safely to his or her destination. But not so on Palm
Sunday. Jesus rides a humble donkey. He plods down the road
at a slow pace. The crowds interact with Jesus, throwing their
cloaks along His way and waving palm branches. Jesus has no
security detail—just His disciples. Jesus is a different kind of
dignitary. Even though the crowds may not fully realize it, He
is the King of kings and Lord of lords who comes in humility.
This King chooses to come humbly and lay down His life for
those who line His way and for all people—including you.
OPENING HYMN “The Advent of Our King” # 331
Divine Service 3 #184
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
Introit for The First Sunday in Advent
P. Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having
salvation.
C. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I
trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult
over me.
P. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they
shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
All. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy
Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be
forever. Amen.
P. Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having
salvation.
KYRIE
SALUTATION
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Pastor: Let us pray.
Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come, that by Your protection
we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and
saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with
the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
FIRST READING Isaiah 64:1–9 1Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the
mountains might quake at your presence 2 as when fire kindles
brushwood and the fire causes water to boil to make your name
known to your adversaries, and that the nations might tremble
at your presence! 3When you did awesome things that we did
not look for, you came down, the mountains quaked at your
presence. 4From of old no one has heard or perceived by the
ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who
wait for him. 5You meet him who joyfully works righteousness,
those who remember you in your ways. Behold, you were
angry, and we sinned; in our sins we have been a long time, and
shall we be saved? 6We have all become like one who is
unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment.
We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us
away. 7There is no one who calls upon your name, who rouses
himself to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from
us, and have made us melt in the hand of our iniquities. 8But
now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are
our potter; we are all the work of your hand. 9Be not so terribly
angry, O LORD, and remember not iniquity forever. Behold,
please look, we are all your people.
People: Thanks be to God.
Gradual for The First Sunday in Advent
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion. Shout aloud, O daughter of
Jerusalem. Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and
having salvation. Blessèd is he who comes in the name of the
Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you.
CHOIR “Will We Know Him?” By Don Besig Nancy Price
Directed by Alice Emme Organist Marilyn Smith
EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 1:3–9
3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ.
4I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace
of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5that in every way
you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge—
6even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among
you— 7so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you
wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8who will
sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus
Christ. 9God is faithful, by whom you were called into the
fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 11:1–10
Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty- fifth
chapter.
People: Glory to You, O Lord.
1Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and
Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples
2and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and
immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which
no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to
you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it
and will send it back here immediately.’” 4And they went away
and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they
untied it. 5And some of those standing there said to them,
“What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6And they told them
what Jesus had said, and they let them go. 7And they brought
the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it.
8And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread
leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. 9And those
who went before and those who followed were shouting,
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
10Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna
in the highest!”
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord
People: Praise to You, O Christ.
Nicene Creed #191
HYMN OF THE DAY: “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty
Gates” #341
SERMON
OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ” #357
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” #334
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way ” #765
“O God, My Faithful God”# 696
BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
HYMN: “Prepare the Royal Highway” #343
ALTAR FLOWERS: Altar flowers are given to the Glory of
God by Altar guild
Choir practice is on Wednesdays’ at 7:15pm. All are welcome
even if you are not a soloist.
Advent Bible Study: We will be having an Advent Bible Study
on Tuesday Evenings (Dec 5, 12, 19) at 6:00 PM. Our theme
this year is" Savior of the Nations". Please join us and feel free
to bring a snack to share.
ALTAR GUILD calendars are in . Get yours, they are located
in the Parish Hall.
MITTEN TREE: The Ladies Aid is once again sponsoring the
Mitten Tree. All donations of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves
are needed for the tree by December 20th. Thank you!
LADIES AID Holiday Cards and Napkins are available in the
Parish Hall for sale. All proceeds go to support Ladies Aid.
LYF/WALTHER LEAGUE will be caroling at area Nursing
Homes on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 3-5pm. Parents are
encouraged to join us, as well as provide transportation.
Anyone in the congregation is welcome to be part of the
Christmas activity.
ALTAR GUILD POINSETTIA will be on sale until Dec.10,
2017 Sign-up sheet is in the Parish Hall. Prices are $12.50 and
25.00
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS Anyone interested in
becoming or helping with the Sunday School classes, please
contact Pastor or the Office
CHRISTMAS CANTATA will be Dec. 10, 2017 at 6:00pm.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS program will be Dec. 17, 2017
at 4:30pm.
YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet
from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes
musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel
Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for
Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased
from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or
[email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR for Sunday, Dec. 3th
. “ Advent
Adventure” Guest Speaker Dr. Dale A. Meyer. Sometimes our
faith gets weaker, sometimes it grows stronger. Let's take this
Advent to heart, and "live by faith, and not by sight.” (Mark
13:24-37) is on WDUK or on the Web at
www.lutheranhour.org. Hear the broadcast available to our
Mary Rennecker, Doris Garlish, Marilyn Oest, Bernice Hahn, Norma
Behrends, Virginia Barrett, Jack Bradley, Carol Elliott, Harold &
Betty Baker, Mary Roos, Arlis Bell and Maxine Wallbaum
Dot Bohm
And Sot Bohm
military:www.lutheran.org.AFN.listen.htm. “The Lutheran
Hour” is also on XM’s Family Talk Radio 170 every Sunday at
1:00 p.m.
FAMILY SHIELD MINISTRIES for Saturday, Dec. 9th.
This week’s topic is TBA . This radio broadcast is aired
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. on WDUK.
This week we ask that you keep in your thoughts and prayers
the names of those who are in need of prayers. We especially
remember those who are sick, shut–in, or have been recently
hospitalized.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: Members celebrating Birthdays from
Nov. 2nd –
Dec.9th are Douglas Clark, Alaina Marshall, Ken Sarnes, Sommer
Burgard, Charles Barrett, Stephen Dean , Chris Allen-Witt, Angela Spring, David
Mason and Elizabeth Spears
Anniversaries: Dean & Julie Krause, Mike & Mary Perkins
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all!!!
WEEKLY CALENDAR
How we worshipped the Lord on11/26/17
Attendance: 161 Offering: $4858.00
Average/Person in Attendance: $30.14
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017
9:00a.m. Divine Service w/Holy
Communion
First Sunday of Advent
10:15 a.m. Bible Study/Sunday School
11:30am Choir Practice
3:00pm. Youth Group
Monday Dec. 4
Tuesday Dec. 5
11:00am Retired Teachers Meeting
6:00pm. Advent Bible Study
6:00pm Cub Scouts
Wednesday, Dec. 6
10:30am Bible Class
2:00pm. Ladies Aid Nursing Home
6:00pm. Confirmation
7:15 Choir Practice
Thursday Dec. 7
6:00 Evangelism Meeting
7:00pm. Elders Meeting
Friday Dec. 8
Saturday, Dec. 9
5:00 p.m. Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
Sunday, Dec. 10
9:00 a.m. Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
10:15a.m. Bible Study/Sunday School
11:30am Choir Practice
2:00 Pastor at Mason City Nursing Home
6:00 pm. Christmas Cantata
Dec. 9, 2017 & Dec. 10, 2017
The 1st Reading : Is. 40:1-11
The Epistle Lesson: 2 Peter 3:8-14
The Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:1-8
Serving Us Next Week: ALTAR Committee Jan Hurley, Noreen Frye, Brenda Dean
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Steve Fornoff Oct, D
Dec. 9, 2017 6:00 p.m. Saturday Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
ORGANIST: Randy Bell
COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Bob Emme
ACOLYTES: Abby Whitlow
Dec. 10, 2017 9:00 a.m. Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
ORGANIST: Randy Bell COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Bill Blessman ACOLYTES: Noah Blakeley Ryan Emme GREETERS: Steve & Brenda Fornoff USHERS: Jeff Bonnett Harmon Snider SOUND BOOTH TBA
