Christ

the King

Lutheran

Church

11305 SW

Bull Mtn Rd

Tigard, OR

97224

503-639-2789

(fax) 503-620-2583 ctkoffice@tigardlutherans.com

www.Tigardlutherans.com

_______________ Pastor

Dorothy Cottingham

Ministers All Baptized Members

Sunday Worship

10:30 a.m.

WELCOME TO CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

We welcome all who worship with us this morning. We want to extend a special welcome to our guests and ask that you sign the worship registration slip found in your bulletin with your name, address and phone number, listing any special requests. You may drop it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. Members, please fill out the worship registration with your name so that we have a record of your attendance. You only need to give other details if they have changed recently. Ushers and greeters are available to provide assistance. A Welcome Minister will identify themselves during our worship. If you are a visitor we would like to present you with a small gift. We hope your experience today is worshipful. May you feel God’s love and presence here today.

Looking ahead to December 30th biblical texts: First Sunday of Christmas I Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Psalm 148

Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52

In the narthex you will find:

Large print bulletins

Personal listening devices

Restrooms, handicap accessible

Children’s Church Boxes to keep little hands busy; please return after the service

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 10:30 a.m. December 23, 2018

ELW Setting 1 PRELUDE “Medley – Joseph Dearest, Carol of the Belles” by Aaron Shows & John Turner CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

En el nombre del Padre, y del ☩ Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo.

Amén

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence for reflection and self-examination.

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the

☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

GATHERING

GATHERING SONG (ELW No. 241)

APOSTOLIC GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

KYRIE (Congregation sings bold text) L: C: L: C: L: C: L: C:

L: C:

PRAYER OF THE DAY O Lord, our God, you break into our world with messages of comfort, peace, and joy.

Renew our strength as we wait for your coming. Shine your light for those who live in darkness. Establish your peace throughout the earth. Prepare our hearts for the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, the Savior of us all.

Amen.

Sit

LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH A Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe.

You call all nations to walk in your light and to seek your ways of justice and peace, for the night is past, and the dawn of your coming is near. Bless us as we light the fourth candle of this wreath. Rouse us from sleep, that we may be ready to greet our Lord when he comes and welcome him into our hearts and homes, for he is our light and our salvation.

Blessed be God forever. C Amen.

ADVENT HYMN (ELW No. 240) Sing Verse 4 only

READINGS FROM HOLY SCRIPTURE (Texts are from “The Message” Translation)

FIRST READING Isaiah 7:10-14 10-11 God spoke again to Ahaz. This time he said, “Ask for a sign from your God. Ask anything. Be extravagant. Ask for the moon!” 12 But Ahaz said, “I’d never do that. I’d never make demands like that on God!” 13-17 So Isaiah told him, “Then listen to this, government of David! It’s bad enough that you make people tired with your pious, timid hypocrisies, but now you’re making God tired. So the Master is going to give you a sign anyway. Watch for this: A girl who is presently a virgin will get pregnant. She’ll bear a son and name him Immanuel (God-With-Us). Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.

PSALM Hymn (ELW No. 251)

SECOND READING Galatians 4:4-7 4-7 But when the time arrived that was set by God the Father, God sent his Son, born among us of a woman, born under the conditions of the law so that he might redeem those of us who have been kidnapped by the law. Thus we have been set free to experience our rightful heritage. You can tell for sure that you are now fully adopted as his own children because God sent the Spirit of his Son into our lives crying out, “Papa! Father!” Doesn’t that privilege of intimate conversation with God make it plain that you are not a slave, but a child? And if you are a child, you’re also an heir, with complete access to the inheritance. Word of God, Word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW s103) Sung by congregation

P El Santo Evangelio según Lucas, capítulo dos.

P The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the 2nd chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. (¡Gloria a ti, oh Señor!) HOLY GOSPEL Luke 2:1-20 1-5 About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David’s town, for the census. As a descendant of David, he had to go there. He went with Mary, his fiancée, who was pregnant.

Children preschool – 6th grade dismissed

6-7 While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel. 8-12 There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” 13-14 At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.

15-18 As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed. 19-20 Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they’d been told!

P: El Evangelio del Salvador.

P: The Gospel of the Savior. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sit

CHILDREN’S SERMON Pastor Dorothy

CHOIR “Who Would Send a Baby?” by Mary Kay Beall

SERMON Pastor Dorothy Stand

HYMN OF THE DAY (ELW No. 296)

APOSTLES’ CREED With the whole church, let us confess our faith. 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 INTERCESSION A As we await the coming of Christ, we pray in hope for the church, the world, and all of creation. A brief silence. A Faithful Lord, you keep your promises. Move your church to sing like Mary and rejoice like

Elizabeth. Teach us to sing of your faithfulness all our days. Hear us, O God. C Your mercy is great. A Ancient of Days, with joy you danced over the waters and birthed creation. Give us joy in

caring for the soil beneath us, the water around us, and the sky above us. Hear us, O God. C Your mercy is great. A Prince of peace, your sacrifice gives abundant life to all. Raise up leaders in every nation

whose goals are health and well-being for all people and creation. Grant them wisdom and compassion to serve as you would have them serve. Hear us, O God.

C Your mercy is great. A Good Shepherd, you feed your flock. Fill the hungry with good things. Lift up the lowly.

Accompany the refugee. Comfort the lonely. Heal the sick, especially those on our prayer list (see back page). Send us in haste to surround them with your love. Hear us, O God.

C Your mercy is great.

A Love Incarnate, you are with us at the manger, on the cross, and on the resurrection road. Walk with all who live with depression, grief, or heartache in this season. Hear us, O God.

C Your mercy is great. For what else do the people of God pray… A Ever-living God, you are Alpha and Omega. We thank you for all who sing now in the heavenly

choir, especially those dear to us. Join our voices with theirs in praise of the Christ child. Hear us, O God.

C Your mercy is great. P Confident that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, we bring to you these prayers and those

unspoken, in the name of Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen.

SHARING OF THE PEACE

P La paz del Señor sea siempre con ustedes. P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. (Y también contigo.) Sit

ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME MINISTER

**OFFERING

MEAL

OFFERTORY HYMN (sing verses 7 & 8) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (ELW No. 257)

Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. 5 O come, O Key of David, come, and open wide our heav'nly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Refrain 6 O come, O Dayspring, come and cheer; O Sun of justice, now draw near. Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadow put to flight. Refrain 7 O come, O King of nations, come, O Cornerstone that binds in one: refresh the hearts that long for you; restore the broken, make us new. Refrain 8 O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Köln, 1710; tr. composite

Text sts. 2, 6, 7 © 1997 Augsburg Fortress.

Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.

OFFERTORY PRAYER A Let us pray. C Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed

us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give thanks… we praise your name and join their unending hymn: TABLE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Communion will be served by Common Cup and Intinction (dipping your bread into the chalice). Gluten-free wafers and non-alcohol juice is also offered. Please indicate your preference to those who are serving. All are welcome at the Lords table.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Sit

COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMN (ELW No. 263)

COMMUNION HYMN (ELW No. 266)

Stand

COMMUNION BLESSING P May this body and blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in to life everlasting. C Amen

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE (Sing verse 4 only) (ELW No. 247)

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A Let us pray, C God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us

with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Stand

SENDING BLESSING

P The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. C Amen. P The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by

the power of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

P Dios todopoderoso, Padre, Hijo e Espíritu Santo, los bendiga ahora y siempre. Amén. Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen.

SENDING

SENDING HYMN (ELW No. 267)

A Go in peace. Share the good news. C Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE “O Come, All Ye Faithful” setting by Aaron Shows

THINGS HAPPENING AT CHRIST THE KING CHRISTMAS SERVICES Christmas Jazz Vespers, Today, Dec. 23rd, 5pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24th, 7pm Christmas Day Festival Worship, Dec. 25th, 9am (Please notice change in time) POINSETTIA’S If you would like to donate a poinsettia in memory of a loved one ($8.50 each), envelopes are available from the poster in the narthex or call the church office. Fill out form and place it in the offering plate. 2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES A new process for 2019 giving envelopes is being implemented. We are asking that you consider how many envelopes you think you will use during the year, or if you will use them at all. Starting today and continuing through the month of December, Financial Secretary, Patti Risdal will be available in the narthex to assist you with your planning and selecting your offering envelopes. You may also stop by the office, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm and get them from Linda.

GIVING FROM YOUR ABUNDANCE We want our church building to reflect the values our congregation embodies. By refreshing the space in which we gather to worship and greet people, our surrounding will amplify that positive and warm greeting we extend to all. A Capital Fund campaign will raise the funds necessary to complete the renovations, beginning with new carpet. Envelopes for your contribution are available on the Kiosk in the Narthex to drop in the plate. OUR SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy and prayers to Emery Rohde on the death of his wife, Ruth Kretzinger on December 11th. Services were held last Wednesday.

OUTREACH FOOD BARREL Are you aware that there is a barrel in the narthex for non-perishable food items? All donations go to the King’s Kindness Food Pantry of the Vineyard Church. They distribute food every Thursday to people in our community in need. Thank you for your support with this outreach.

COOKIE VOLUNTEERS There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk for volunteers to help provide cookies for coffee fellowship following worship each Sunday. This ministry involves bringing 5-6 dozen cookies (do not need to be homemade), putting the cookies on trays, (available in the kitchen), and taking the cookies on a rolling cart into the Rainbow Room. Thank you for your help!

December 16, 2018 WEEKLY GIVING NOVEMBER GIVING Attendance 72 $4,485 $16,565

CAPITAL FUND BALANCE $13,033

THIS WEEK (Dec. 23 - 30) AT CHRIST THE KING: TODAY: Choir practice, 9am; 4th Sunday of Advent Worship Service – 10:30am; Christmas Jazz Vespers – 5pm. MONDAY: Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service – 7pm. TUESDAY: Christmas Day Festival Worship – 9am. FRIDAY: Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 - 7:30 pm. NEXT SUNDAY: Worship Service – 10:30am. LOOKING AHEAD: Pastor Dorothy on vacation, Dec. 26 – Jan. 2nd; Removal of Christmas Decorations following worship, Jan. 6th; Congregational Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 27, 2019 following worship.

Serving In Worship Today Next Week

Greeters Laurel Aszman, Katie Gutow Nancy Doss, Xiao Yan Williams

Ushers Lyla Hendrickson, Doug Birkeland Marge Papke, Tim Burr

Lay Assistant Marge Papke Juliann Carney

Acolyte Sandy Clifton Katie Gutow

Teacher Jan Cornutt No Sunday School

Welcome Minister Lorna Kautzky Sharon Dickerson

Coffee Host David Doss Gail Barzee

Nursery Breeanna Ingram Breeanna Ingram

Altar Care Lauri Stollberg Ruth Cooley

Musician Craig Jones Craig Jones

Presiding Minister Pastor Dorothy Cottingham Pastor Tom Struck

From Sundays and Seasons.com Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23348. Scriptures from (NRSV) New Revised Standard Version and The Message Bible.

Please place your Worship Registration & Prayer Requests in the offering plate along with your offering. You are also invited to add your own prayers during the Prayer of the Church. May pray for you or someone you know? When you have a prayer request you may either place a written prayer request in the Prayer Request Box, talk to Pastor Dorothy or contact Jeanne Durbetaki and the prayer chain will be activated. Prayer requests will be published in the Sunday bulletin and included in the Prayers of the Church for the following three weeks. If you wish to extend the publication of your requests, please call the church office before Thursday of each week. Prayer requests are also added to the Prayer Chain’s list and they will remain on the prayer list until an update is received indicating it is appropriate to remove that person’s name. Please remember to follow up your prayer requests with an update. Pastor Dorothy’s email address is pastordorothy@tigardlutherans.com and cell # 503-849-6383 in case of emergency.

OUR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS

Pastor Herb Newcomer Alice Nilsson Lorraine Winthers Rose Ann Lof Jerry Gleason Erna Cooke

Bob Brink

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Christ the King Lutheran Church is to: WELCOME all people with God’s unconditional love. CELEBRATE Jesus Christ and each other, GROW in faith through the Holy Spirit and

SERVE human and community needs.

Those in our Prayers: Sandy Clifton, Emery Rohde & family, Myrna Gleason, Mark Mehall, Smokey Slocum, Mano Anduha Jr., Harold Lyda, Jessica Rayes, Keith Griswold, Calli Luikart, Kathy Becker, Paul Brown, Mary Rennebohm, Anson Holt, Mike Kluthe, Peter Durbetaki, Dan Aamodt, LaVey Lund, Estela Burtch, Dawn Stell, Susan Johnson, Bob Brink, Humphrey Chai, Bruce McLean, Rose Ann Lof.