FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT December 3, 2023

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT December 3, 2023 AS WE GATHER The Advent season beckons the Lord to rend the heavens and come down, permeating humanity with His almighty incarnation, laying waste our sin and unrighteousness. As God’s people, we can do no more than plead for mercy. Through the grace of Christ Jesus, we are declared guiltless. Therefore, we echo with the myriad of saints who eagerly anticipate the coming of Christ, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” St. Paul Lutheran Church A Member Congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod 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 ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 3 Ringing of the Bell Hymn of Invocation 331 Invocation p184 Confession/Absolution p184 †The Service of the Word † Introit p186 Kyrie p186 Gloria in Excelsis p187 Salutation/Collect p189 Old Testament p623 Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7 Front of Hymnal Epistle Reading p952 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Hymn #338 Holy Gospel p847 Mark 11:1-10 Nicene Creed p191 Hymn of the Day 332 Sermon Offertory 781 Stzs. 1 & 2 Offering (please sign attendance book in pew) Rite of Confirmation p272 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 631,346,547,355 Nunc Dimittis p199 Thanksgiving p200 Salutation and Benedicamus p201 Benediction p202 Hymn to Depart 343