First Sunday of Advent :November 29, 2020
Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church P.O. Box 465, 100 W. North Ave. Emmitsburg, Maryland 301-447-6239 [email protected] www.eliaslutheranchurch.com Rev. Jon R. Greenstone Pastor Rev. W. Ronald Fearer Pastor Emeritus Frank Schmersal Council President Cheryl Carney Choir Director/Pianist/Organist Our Mission: Called by Christ, we live our faith in Word and Deed Our Inspiration: Catch The Grace! First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2020 10:00 a.m. *stand as you are able In 1908, Baden-Powell, an English soldier, devised the Scout motto: “Be Prepared.” He published it in Scouting for Boys. To Be Prepared means “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.” Most of us are not as alert as we’d like to be in terms of being prepared for a sudden emergency, but we understand the concept of readiness. Jesus says that we are to be alert and ready for his soon and coming return; by keeping Jesus first in life—we’ll be ready. Welcome to All! Prelude P. This is the Day the Lord has made! C. Let us Rejoice and be Glad in It! P. Welcome and brief announcements Pastoral Greeting [spoken from Advent Wreath] Advent Wreath Liturgy Candle Introduction -- Prayer -- O Come O Come Emmanuel, *The Prayer of the Day [together from the insert] First Lesson Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7; 17-19 (Read Responsively) EWL # 254 Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 *Gospel Acclamation: Al-le-lu-ia, Lord to whom shall we go? Al-le-luia. You have the words of e-ter-nal life. Al-le-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia. *Gospel Lesson Mark 13:24-37 Sermon: Be Ready When Jesus Comes Pr Jon Apostles Creed “I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Prayers of the Church -- (A. Lord in your mercy. C. Hear our prayer) *The Peace *Please, non-touch blessing—greet your neighbors verbally�� *Offertory Prayer *Great Thanksgiving *Sanctus [spoken] Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of Power and Might, Heaven and Earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the Highest. Blessed is He who Comes in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the Highest. Hosanna in the Highest. *Words of Institution All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again! (spoken) *The Lord’s Prayer Communion Time #266 All Earth Is Hopeful *Blessing *Post Communion Prayer *Benediction *Recessional--ELW #248 People Look East vs 1 - 3 *Dismissal A. Called by Christ, All. We Go to Live our Faith in Word and Deed . . . Thanks be to God! *Postlude Stay Safe, Have a Great Week in the Lord Jesus!
