Sunday Worship Service December 18, 2022 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
St. Paul Lutheran Church A Member Congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod On Sundays we Have: 7:30 am Holy Communion 8:45 am Bible Class/Sunday School 10:00 am Holy Communion FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT This Present Sign December 18, 2022 AS WE GATHER One of the pleasures of walking through medieval towns and cities in Europe is seeing the signs that hang above the doorways of various stores and craftwork locations. Without a word of written language, you can tell where the town’s cobbler, blacksmith, baker, and glove maker have set up their shops. The signs indicate that the masters are at work in their various locations. For Christians, Advent is a time for looking to the signs of the presence of God as found in Word and Sacrament. There are signs around us right now! The cross over the altar or in front of church wordlessly attests to the fulfilling of the work by the Master of all creation through the coming of Jesus as the babe of Bethlehem, who would be our crucified and resurrected Lord. The candles on the Advent wreath burn brightly today! The signs of the season are all around us. We greet and welcome all guests and visitors worshiping with us today. We hope that the message you hear today will strengthen your understanding and faith in God’s plan to save us from sin and death through Jesus Christ. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please introduce yourself to Pastor Mat. If you are without a church home, we invite you to join us here at St. Paul. ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 3 Ringing of the Bell Bell Choir (10 a.m.) Baptism Hymn(10am )593 1&2 Rite of Holy Baptism Baptism Hymn 593 3&4 Hymn of Invocation 356 Invocation p184 Confession/Absolution p184 †The Service of the Word † Introit p186 Kyrie p186 Salutation/Collect p189 Old Testament p572 Isaiah 7:10-17 Psalm 24 Epistle Reading p939 Romans 1:1-7 Alleluia/Verse p190 Holy Gospel p807 Matthew 1:18-25 Nicene Creed p191 Hymn of the Day 341 Sermon Offertory Hymn 338 Offering (please sign attendance book in pew) Prayer of the Church † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p194 Sanctus p195 Lord’s Prayer p196 The Words of our Lord p197 Pax Domini p197 Agnus Dei p198 Distribution Hymns 637,588,353,355 Nunc Dimittis p199 Thanksgiving p200 Salutation/Benedicamus p201 Benediction p202 Bell Choir (7:30am) Hymn to Depart 350 If you would like to donate to St. Paul Lutheran Church Please contact the church office at 636-583-2209 or visit our website www.inunionwithchrist.org to find out more about us. Please Like, Comment and Subscribe Thanks for watching!
