Where + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God.You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

Third Sunday Of advenTLeT iT be... dreamed

We Gather to Worship God

Centering Rev. Judy Zabel

Prelude Partita on “Freu Dich sehr, O meine Seele” var. 4 and 1 Andrew Hackett, organist Georg Böhm Choral introit Gaudete, Christus Est Natus arr. Gerald Custer Sanctuary Choir Shari M. Speer, director

+ Call to WorshiP Erica BuckinghamBehold, we are a people who dwell in darkness.Our understanding is dim, a mere shadow of truth.

In a land of deep darkness, we await light from our God.In faith we see but a faint reflection of God’s glory.

Illumine our darkness by the light of your Christ.Then we shall see and be radiant,

When the true Light which enlightens everyone has come into the world. Amen, let it be so!

—SourceBook of Worship Resources, (Canton, Ohio: Communication Resources, 1996)

+ hymn no. 211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Veni emmanuel

verses 1-3, 6

the lighting of the third adVent Candle Sarah Schwartz Lona Dallessandro

The third candle is the candle of JOY. We are told that the magi, when they saw the star over the place where Jesus was, “rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”

May the light of Christ bring us joy.

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10:00 AMSANCTUARY

December 17, 2017

Let it Be...Dreamed

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing … They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of our God (Isaiah 35:1-2).

God, turn our days to joy that we may serve you always. Fill us with a sense of expectancy and wonder as we continue to prepare for the amazing blessings of the holy birth.

song Within Our Hearts Be Born Michael JoncasSee screens for music

WelCome Rev. Judy Zabel anthem Ososo/Come Now, Savior of the Nations Michael Burkhardt Sanctuary Choir Anika Kildegaard, soprano

Let the children come to the front for the time with children.

time With Children rev. Nate Melcher

+ sharing the PeaCe

May the peace of God be with you.And also with you.

The congregation may greet each other with a sign of reconciliation and peace.

saCrament of BaPtism

O God, bless Abbie Amayah with the gift of your Life. Bless her parents with the gift of your love. Bless us all, your followers, with the Christ Spirit of life and love and peace. May we learn from one another and live into the covenant we have made together to walk on this journey of faith with you.

Abbie Amayah Hernandez, daughter of Julian and Crisol Hernandez

+ hymn no. 611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise stuttgart verse 1 & 3

We Hear the WordsCriPture reading Isaiah 61:1-4; 8-11(NRSV) Elizabeth Buckingham

The Word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.

sermon Let It Be...Dreamed Rev. Judy Zabel

Dec. 3 Let it Be...Restored Rev. Sally Johnson

Dec. 10 Let it Be...Proclaimed Rev. Nate Melcher

Dec. 17 Let it Be...Dreamed Rev. Judy Zabel

Dec. 24 Let it Be...Forever 8:30am, 10am Rev. Judy Zabel

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Let it Be...Now! 2pm, 4pm, 7pm, 11pm

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve A New Hope Rev. Nate Melcher

Jan. 7 Speaking Christian: God Rev. Nate Melcher Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir

Notes:

Let it Be2017 Advent

We Respond to the WordPrayers of the PeoPle

sharing our Joys & ConCerns

silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

the lord’s Prayer

giVing our tithes, gifts & offerings

Whose Birthday Is It, Anyway? As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we encourage you to set a budget for your family giving–and then to match your giving with a birthday gift to Jesus! This year, 100% of your Christmas Offering will go directly to our Outreach Ministries. Each Sunday during Advent, you will be inspired by stories of how our outreach dollars really change lives for the better–not just at Christmas, but all year long–as we give generously

to heal a broken world.

musiCal offering Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain Sanctuary Choir Carolyn Jennings + Presentation of our gifts & doxology (no. 94) lasst uns erfreuen

+ Prayer of dediCation

We Take the Word Into the World

+ hymn no. 210 Toda la Tierra/All Earth is Waiting tauléThe Acolytes carry the light of Christ into the world.

+ BenediCtion

+ Postlude Partita on “Freu Dich sehr, O meine Seele” var. 12 Andrew Hackett, organist Georg Böhm

Today’s sanctuary flowers are given with grateful hearts by Bob and Betty Beach celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

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Your life is a Sacred Journey – and it is about change,

growth, discovery, movement, transformation,

continuously expanding your vision of what is possible,

stretching your soul, learning to see clearly & deeply,

listening to your intuition, taking courageous risks, embracing

challenges at every step along the way.

You are on the path – exactly where

you’re meant to be right now...and from here,

you can only go forward, shaping your life story

into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage,

beauty, wisdom, power, dignity & love.

– Caroline Joy Adams

In Our Prayers This Week

Hospice CareLoren Anderson

HospitalBob BeachHank GarwickCeleste HackettRalph Michalsky Curt OliverSharon Stephens

Care CentersKate LewisSandra MoultonClarice SeimEvelyn Welsh

Recovering at HomeNancy GuyJoy HussJill Johnson

Prayer RequestsCollege students as they go into

finals and travelMiranda Godfread’s family on

the death of her father, William Bohrer in Bismarck

JoAnn Hanson Jewel Mayer

In Our Prayers This Week

DeathsVirginia NybergDick HoffmanRev. Joe Elmore

Upcoming SurgeryEli Roehlkepartain

Recovering at HomeWilliam Almquist Gary HargrovesLuAnn Wolf

HospiceRoy AlmenMarie Cross

Care CentersJim AndersonRachel ElliottHank GarwickLaVonne GroverDoug Jeranson

Prayer RequestsGeneral Conference Delegates and Attendees

If you or a member of your family is going into the hospital or moving from one care center to another and you would like the church to know about this, please call the church office at 612-871-5303 or email Pastoralcare@haumc.org. This helps our church family care for one another.

In Our Prayers This Week

DeathsVirginia NybergDick HoffmanRev. Joe Elmore

Upcoming SurgeryEli Roehlkepartain

Recovering at HomeWilliam Almquist Gary HargrovesLuAnn Wolf

HospiceRoy AlmenMarie Cross

Care CentersJim AndersonRachel ElliottHank GarwickLaVonne GroverDoug Jeranson

Prayer RequestsGeneral Conference Delegates and Attendees

If you or a member of your family is going into the hospital or moving from one care center to another and you would like the church to know about this, please call the church office at 612-871-5303 or email Pastoralcare@haumc.org. This helps our church family care for one another.

hennepinchurch.org/give

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MinistersAll members of the congregation.

ClergySally Johnson, Minister of Worship

& Spiritual Formation Jim McChesney, Pastoral Care/Visitation

Nate Melcher, Associate PastorRichard Waggoner, Music Emeritus

Judy Zabel, Senior Pastor

Program StaffLynne Carroll, Children & Families

Shari M Speer, Music MinistryJohn Cole, Dignity Center

Mary Martin, OutreachMark Peterson, Program Director at

Koinonia Retreat Center

Twin Cities District Superintendent

Dan Johnson

Minnesota Area BishopBruce R. Ough

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church511 Groveland Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55403612-871-5303

HAUMC is a Reconciling congregation and welcomes all persons without regard to age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, family configuration, religious background, economic status, or developmental and physical ability.

10 AM Traditional Worship isstreamed live on the internet:hennepinchurch.org/live

We are a Caring Community

Pastoral Care: Please notify the church office if you, a family member or any other church member are experiencing illness, hospitalization, or are in need of pastoral care. Please call 612-871-5303 and ask for Pastoral Care, ext. 771 or email PastoralCare@haumc.org.

Congregational Joys and Concerns are posted each week in the Pastoral Care area of the kiosk in Carlson Hall. Cards for members in need of cheer are available to sign at the reception desk.

Downtown Grief Support Group:www.mplsgriefsupport.com is a co-operative effort of downtown churches. Please see their website for the most current information.

We Welcome You!We’re glad you’re here, and we’d love to get to know you better. Please leave your contact information in the Welcome Pads found in each pew. If this is your first visit, welcome. If you are returning, welcome back!

Pick up your welcome bag as you leave.

Tour our beautiful building. Meet at the front of the Sanctuary following worship.

Grab a cup of coffee in Carlson Hall. Our thanks to Jim Cone of Coffee and Tea, Ltd.—our coffee supplier.

We love your children. Nursery care for infants – age 3 is available in Longfellow Room on the main floor in Carlson Hall. Ask an usher for directions.

Missional Parking at Hennepin ChurchTo be an inviting congregation and welcome people on our campus, we need to continue being missional about how we park at Hennepin. Please prioritize the church parking lot for our new guests, people with mobility issues, and families with infants and young children. We ask all able-bodied members/longtime guests to please park in the Architectural Alliance lot, use street parking, or use the underground Walker ramp (paid vouchers available at Reception).