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December 22, 2019 4th Sunday of Advent
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
St. Luke’s
United Methodist Church
Rev. Stephanie Schlimm, Pastor
LOVE Prayers for this week’s Joys and Concerns
Prayer cards can be given to ushers or email to: [email protected]
Cheri V. - recovering from broken ankle Family of Ted Blanchard - passed away Family of Dorothy “Dott” Schreiner - passed away Haley R. (Jessica D’s daughter) Monardo F. (Ken B’s stepson) - recovering from an accident Those in Uniform & Families, Those at Care Centers, and Our Homebound
This Week at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Next Sunday, December 22 — Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:20 am Hymn Sing in the Sanctuary 8:30 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary 9:30 am Sunday School (see flyers in the hall for classes and locations) 9:30-10:45am Everyone welcome for coffee in the South Hall 10:35 am Hymn Sing in the Sanctuary 10:45 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary
Monday, December 23 — Church Closed
No Events
Tuesday, December 24 — Office Closed
2:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service with Candlelight & Communion 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service with Candlelight & Communion 10:45 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service of Lessons & Carols with Candlelight & Communion
Wednesday, December 25 — Christmas Day — Church Closed
Christ is born!
Thursday, December 26 — Church Closed
No Events
Friday, December 27 — Church Closed
No Events
Saturday, December 28 — Office Closed
6:30 am Bread Run — Mike & Cheri Loveless 5:30 pm Food for the Soul in the Fellowship Hall — Team 2 6:00 pm Saturday Night Praise in the Wesley Room
Next Sunday, December 29
10:35 am Hymn Sing in the Sanctuary 10:45 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary
St. Luke’s Office will be closed the week of Christmas, December 22-29
Youth Ministry Office Hours: Tue, Thu, Fri 8am-12pm & Wed 3pm-5pm
Full calendar of events online at: stlukesumcdbq.org
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Rev. Stephanie Schlimm, Pastor 1199 Main Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
www.stlukesumcdbq.org (563) 582-4543
Celebrating 186 Years — 1833 - 2019 Welcoming All · Caring · Serving · Growing
Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Stephanie Schlimm [email protected] 563.581.5512 cell Youth: Emmy Kubatzke [email protected] 815.990.1200 cell Administrative Assistant: Ora Uzel [email protected] 563.582.4543 church office Custodian: Chuck Lynch Lead Organist/Pianist: Dr. Charles Barland Pianist: Amy Streck St. Luke’s Singers: Keith Rippe Chancel Choir: Charles Barland JuBELLation Ringers: David Patterson Children’s Music: Heather Williams Lead Chimer: R.R.S. Stewart Childcare: Laney Hermsen, Katrya Lessman, Anezka Lungwitz, Hannah Thill
Upcoming Worship Services December 24 — Christmas Eve Services 2:00 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Worship Service 10:45 p.m. Service of Lessons & Carols with Candlelight & Communion December 29 — 10:45 a.m. Worship Service, Rev. Robert Armstrong presiding 10:35 Christmas Hymn Sing January 5 — Epiphany Sunday — 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship with Communion January 12 — Baptism of the Lord Sunday — 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Services January 19 — 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Services January 26 — 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Services
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and more at:
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St. Luke’s Invitation & Welcome
10:45
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An angel of the Lord appeared
to him in a dream and said, “Joseph...” (Matthew 1:20)
Called to Reflection * Gospel Lesson: Matthew 1: 18-25
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! Centering Hymn “Emmanuel” UMH 204 Sermon “When Plans Change” Rev. Stephanie Schlimm Hymn of Response “Love Came Down at Christmas” UMH 242
Called to Prayer Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer Lord’s Prayer UMH 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Called to Share Offering Our Gifts Offertory “Love Came Down at Christmas” setting by Dr. Charles Barland, organ Raymond Haan * Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH 94 * Prayer of Dedication
* Sent to Serve Carrying the Light of Christ to the World
* Closing Hymn “God Almighty, We Are Waiting” on screen (from W&S 3047) * Tower Chime
How have unwelcome interruptions in your life made room for something sacred?
* Benediction Go in Peace and Serve the Lord.
May our Lives be a Witness to the Love of God. Postlude “Trumpet Tune on Hyfrydol” setting by Dr. Charles Barland, organ Michael Helman
Note: Please feel free to use language in worship that is inclusive and affirms a diverse imagery for God.
This Sunday’s Worship Leaders Greeters/Ushers: Gary & Kathy Reid Offering Collector: Gary Reid Advent Readers: Rev. Alice Shirley & Lori Boughton Liturgist: Dan Jacobsen Organist: Dr. Charles Barland Chimer: David Patterson Slides: Paul Clark Projectionist: Paul Clark Videographer: Ann Duchow Childcare: Hannah Thill, Katrya Lessman
Saturday’s Food Ministry Teams Dec 21st Bread Run: Jacobsen/Sanders Food for the Soul: Team 10 Dec 28th Bread Run: Mike & Cheri Loveless Food for the Soul: Team 2
Food for the Soul is a free meal for the community which St. Luke’s has held every Saturday night, without fail, since 1997. Doors Open: 4 p.m., Serve: 5:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 22, 2019 — 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a prayer card and hand it to an usher. * Asterisk is an invitation to stand if able. Bold text to be read by the people.
UMH denotes the red hymnal and TFWS denotes the black songbook.
Advent Hymn Sing (10:35)
Tell Out, My Soul UMH 200 (verses 1 & 3) Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine TFWS 2099 (verses 1 & 3)
Preparing Our Hearts for Worship Bringing the Light of Christ Into Our Worship
Prelude “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” setting by Dr. Charles Barland, organ David Maxwell Welcome | Announcements | Greeting | Introduction
Called to Worship Call to Worship:
In this season of prophecy, promise, and preparation, we come to be renewed and refreshed. We come to be inspired by stories of a Messiah who will change the world—and change us.
We come to listen for words of hope and joy, promise and challenge. We come with open ears, open minds, and open hearts. We come to receive the blessings God has in store for us in this season of waiting.
Come! Let us worship our God—the One who brings all things to fulfillment. * Opening Hymn “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” UMH 203 Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Love Congregational Prayer
Holy One, with your love you have made all shadows flee, and you have revealed your nature to the world. Renew our hearts with your love today, So that we might share it with the world around us. Amen.
Advent Chorus “Until Jesus Comes” on third page (from W&S 3050)
Called to Community Welcoming the Children “Where Children Belong” TFWS 2233 Children’s Message Chorus of Blessing “Jesus Loves Me” (chorus only) UMH 191
Winter Cancellations
Notifications may be sent to: KCRG-9, KWWL-7
WDBQ-1490, KDTH-1370, St. Luke’s Facebook pages
If you see no notifications from these outlets, you may call these people as a last resort:
Pastor Stephanie 581-5512 Sue Hattel 599-4497
Dan Jacobsen 580-5156 Paul Clark 590-0158