december 6 and 7, 2014
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Crown of Glory Lutheran ChurchTRANSCRIPT
Mindful of Jesus Christ
Influencing the World
for a New Way of Seeing and Living
Welcome Thank you for worshipping with us. Consider the bulletin announcements a warm invitation into the life and ministry of Crown of Glory.
Nursery For your convenience, a staffed nursery is available during worship services. Volunteers are much appreciated at peak times; if you are interested in volunteering or if you have questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Hennes at [email protected].
Sunday School Children’s education is held during all three worship services. It is open to all children from 3 years – 3rd grade. Our 3-year-old Sunday School is only held at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday services. For questions or more information, please contact Laura.
Holy Communion The bread and the wine of the Lord’s Supper are offered to anyone who receives them as the presence, the forgiveness and the blessing of Jesus. Please enjoy! Gluten-free bread and grape juice are available on request. Small children may receive the bread and wine with a parent's permission (have them hold out their hands to receive) or they will be offered a blessing. Formal communion instruction and first communion are not mandated, but are available during Lent each year.
Fellowship We encourage everyone to stay for fellowship after each of our worship services. This is a time to grab a snack and beverage and “mingle” with other members and visitors.
Need Assistance If you need assistance at any time during worship, please find one of our hospitality members. They will be wearing white printed name tags and will be happy to assist you.
December 6 & 7, 2014
The Gospel of Mark
EVENSONGEVENSONG——5:30 P.M.5:30 P.M.
SongSong Christ Be Our Light Christ Be Our Light
Welcome and AnnouncementsWelcome and Announcements WORD OF PROPHECYWORD OF PROPHECY
Passing of the PeacePassing of the Peace Confession and ForgivenessConfession and Forgiveness
Children’s MessageChildren’s Message Lighting of the Advent CandleLighting of the Advent Candle
SongSong Joyous Light of Heavenly GloryJoyous Light of Heavenly Glory
MeditationMeditation
OfferingOffering A Voice Cries OutA Voice Cries Out
Service of Holy CommunionService of Holy Communion Prayers of the PeoplePrayers of the People
BlessingBlessing
SongSong God Will Make a WayGod Will Make a Way
DismissalDismissal
10:00 a.m. Order of Worship
Please stand as you are able (where bolded).
Gathering Song Awake, Awake and Greet the New Morn ELW 242 (1,3,4) Welcome & Announcements WORD OF PROPHECY Song A Voice Cries Out Confession and Forgiveness Children’s Message Lighting of the 2nd Advent Candle
Prayer Song Christ Be Our Light ELW 715 (Chorus,v.2,Chorus) Message Offering/Song God Will Make a Way Offering Prayer Service of Holy Communion Prayers of the People WORD OF SENDING Sending Song Blessed Be Your Name Dismissal
8:30 a.m. Order of Worship
Please stand as you are able (where bolded).
Prelude Welcome & Announcements WORD OF PROPHECY Introit Confession and Forgiveness Opening Hymn People, Look East ELW 248 (1,3,4) Greeting Prayer of the Day Children’s Message Lighting of the 2nd Advent Candle
Prayer Hymn Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah—ELW 340 (2) Message Offering Hymn of the Day On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist Cry ELW 249 (1-3) Offering Prayer Service of Holy Communion Prayers of the People WORD OF SENDING Closing Hymn Prepare the Royal Highway ELW 264 (1,3,4) Dismissal
Today’s Scripture WORD OF PROPHECY Isaiah 40:1-5 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” GOSPEL OF THE DAY Mark 1:1-8 The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Announcements WE PRAY FOR… Those in need of healing... Rob Rudrud, Lindsey Conti, Robyn David, Linda Buhr, Tess Lubansky, Thor Swanson, Abby Lecy-Lindall, Shelly Larson, Ben Puzzo, Ryan Hjelmstad, Jodi Anfinrud, Tom Worthley, Karen Carlson, Pastor Karl Nyline, Al Trebiatowski, Rifkatu Amos, Jeff Bartz, Sonja Tollefsrud, Terry Carle, Ron Glense, Larry McLaughlin and Ivan Clarke. Those who received first Communion instruction Emmy Dvorak, Eva Dvorak, Josie Hauck, Trinity Murdock, Marci Nelson, Calvin Rue, Jacob Ryan and Brynn Vangen.
Those serving our country in the military... Bryan Lundquist, Dave Gillett, Duane Cavalier, Walter & Arthur Taylor, Brandon Erickson, Adam Hegeholz and Kyle Zincke. A special prayer for… Walter Taylor and his company who have headed out on their second deployment. PASTORAL NEEDS If you have pastoral needs such as baptisms, hospital visits, marriage preparation, in times of stress, transition or grief or if you want to get involved in the life of the congregation, please contact Pastor Matt or Pastor Reggie. BAPTISM ORIENTATION
For parents wishing to baptize their child or for anyone who would like to be baptized as a youth or adult. The next Baptism conversation is Sunday, December 14 at 11:15 a.m. Please contact Pastor Matt or Pastor Reggie, if you would like to attend this class. COLLEGE KIDS CARE PACKAGE The date for the next Care Package Event will be Sunday, December 7. We will meet following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. We would like to send your college, military or trade school student a care package. Please fill out the welcome slip with your student’s address so we can make sure they all get a box! If you would like to drop off items for the boxes or donations for postage, you can drop them in the office and label them College Care Packages. Thanks, Kim
CARING HANDS This team responds to the special needs of families within our congregation. For more information, contact [email protected]. JOB TRANSITION MINISTRY TEAM If you are currently in need of employment, let us know what type of employment you seek or if you know of a job opportunity. You can visit the Crown of Glory website under Ministries -Job Transition Ministry. You may also contact the church office or Bob
Chinnock at [email protected] or 952-443-2506. BOUNTIFUL BASKET FOOD SHELF (CHASKA) December’s goal is to collect 200 cans of beans. Donations should be placed in the shopping cart located in the Fellowship Area. Thank you for your contributions! 2014-15 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY DINNERS! Dinner begins at 5:15 p.m. and is served until 6:15 p.m. The cost per person is only $4 or $12 per family! Purchase a punch card in the church office and make getting your meals easy each Wednesday night. All are welcome to attend Wednesday night family dinners! SEEKING SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS & LEADERS The new Sunday school year is underway, and we are still seeking Sunday school leaders for 2014-2015! Parents, please contact Laura Root, the Director of Children’s Ministry, for more information about being a Sunday school teacher! PERSONAL PROJECTS WORKSHOP (PPW) A fun event that happens on the last Friday of the month here at Crown of Glory at 7:00 p.m. Bring a project from home (scrap-booking, beading, quilting, etc.). Contact Mona Talley (952) 361-3093. FAITHFUL KNOTTERS The quilters meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. We would love to have more people join our group to either sew or tie knots. We have quite a few quilts ready to give to someone in need. For more information, please feel free to contact Barb Meyer at 952-217-5357. FAITHFUL KNITTERS Looking for a small group to join? We knit – crochet – sew – etc. Please join the Faithfull Knitters on Tuesday evenings for laughter, conversation, friendship and devotions. Little ones are welcome. (No nursery.) We meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30—8:00. For more information, please contact Carol Hauck @ [email protected]. TABLE OF 8 MINISTRY Table of 8 connects members of the church around a meal. Eight people are paired together and given two months to connect, have a meal together, socialize and build connections within our community at Crown of Glory. If you are interested in participating in this fun and relaxed ministry, please contact Megan Gruis at [email protected]. CHRISTMAS REHEARSALS NARRATIVE: 3 YR-3RD GRADE During Sunday at all services. Dress Rehearsal December 13—9:00-10:30 a.m. MUSICAL: 3RD-6TH GRADE December 7—11:00-3:00 p.m. December 10—5:00-6:20 p.m. Dress Rehearsal December 13—9:00-10:30 a.m.
CONCERT: CHANCEL CHOIR December 10—6:30-8:30 p.m. December 17—6:30-8:30 p.m. Dress Rehearsal December 20—9:30-11:00 a.m. CONFIRMATION NEWS On Wednesday, December 17, 2014,Confirmation youth will be going Christmas shopping to purchase gifts for students at the Chaska Elementary school “Holiday Cheer” program. The gifts will be gifted to children in our community! This service project begins at 5:45 p.m. Students are reminded to bring $5
cash; this will be matched by the Confirmation program so that each confirmation student will have $10 to purchase a gift. 2014 CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER! Starting Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21, 2014 Crown of Glory will host our 7th annual Christmas Bake Sale! There will be fresh made lefse for sale at a cost $1.50 per piece as well as other seasonal treats and goodies! To pre-order a dozen lefse for $15, please contact the church office or sign-up at the Welcome Center today. Please bring all baked goods for sale by December 20 – 12:00 noon. You may drop goods in the kitchen. The proceeds from this event will support our senior high youth ministry mission trip to the National Youth Gathering in Detroit! If you are interested in making lefse, bring your supplies and irons Saturday, December 20 – 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information, contact [email protected].
Crown of Glory proudly presents
A Children’s Christmas Musical
December 14—1:00 p.m.
Christmas Narrative
December 14 10:00 a.m.
CROWN OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1141 CARDINAL STREET ● CHASKA, MN 55318
952-448-3230
WWW.CROWNOFGLORY.ORG
LEADERSHIP
Senior Pastor—Matt Bersagel—[email protected] Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries—Reggie Klindworth—[email protected]
Director of Worship and Music—Dennis Wallisch—[email protected] Office Administrator—Carri Tuma—[email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministry—Laura [email protected] Nursery Coordinator—Sarah Hennes—[email protected]
Organist/Pianist—Franco Holder—[email protected] Finance Manager—Ashley Pederson—[email protected]
Custodian—Ross Feldman—[email protected] Groundskeeper—Jerry Thissen—[email protected]
Christmas Concert
December 21 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve Worship
December 24 2:30, 4:00 & 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Bake Sale
December 21 after the 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.
worship services.
All are welcome!