Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – Wildwood Sunday, December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent

oly Trinity Lutheran Church – Wildwood Sunday, December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent Zoom meeting information will be sent in an email as a calendar invitation. If you wish to receive the calendar invitation, please email the church office. YouTube Live Stream at the end of this message. If you need a copy of the order of worship and celebrates’ please email or call the church office and leave a message. Thank you. 10:30 AM Pastor - Mark Bruesehoff Deacon - Kenneth Bassett Assisting Minister - Kenneth Bassett Lector - David Novsak Communion Assistant - Acolyte - Greeter - Barbara 'Cookie' Novsak Musician - Diane Kummings - Pianist Altar Flowers given to the glory of God. Hymns ELW 311 Hail to the Lord's Anointed ELW 260 The King Shall Come ELW 860 I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me Introduction Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s advent is for “the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in holy communion—with high delight—“we proclaim the Lord’s death.” Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. Alleluia. (Luke 1:38) Readings and Psalm Micah 5:2-5a From Bethlehem comes a ruler Luke 1:46b-55 You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk. 1:52) Psalm 80:1-7 (alternate) Let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved. (Ps. 80:7) Hebrews 10:5-10 I have come to do your will Luke 1:39-45 [46-55] Blessed are you among women / My soul magnifies the Lord Christmas Worship Schedule Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24, Candlelight Service 7:00 PM First Sunday of Christmas – Sunday, December 29, Carols, Lessons & Communion 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM