TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CASS LAKE, MN



Third week Advent reading, prayer and candle lighting:A reading from Luke, chapter four. “And Jesus said: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”Let us pray. Blessed are you, God of our salvation; you promised to take away judgment, to cast out fear, and to turn the shame of the outcast into praise. As we light these three candles, kindle in us the fire of your Holy Spirit to make known your deeds among the nations and to sing for joy when you are in our midst; let your face shine on us and bless us that we may be saved. Amen.(Light 3 candles while speaking these hymn lyrics) Wait for the Lord (3 times thru) ELW #262Wait for the Lord, whose day is near.Wait for the Lord: be strong, take heart!Text: Taize Community, Music: Jacques Berthler, ? 1984 Les Presses de Taize, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted/podcasted with permission under ONE LISCENSE #A-730053. All rights reserved.Gathering Song: Prepare the Royal Highway ELW #2641 Prepare the royal highway, the King of kings is near;let ev’ry hill and valley a level road appear.Then greet the king of glory foretold in sacred story:Refrain:Hosanna to the Lord, for he fulfills God’s word!2 God’s people, see him coming: your own eternal king! Palm branches strew before him; spread garments; shout and sing. God’s promise will not fail you; no more shall doubt assail you: [Refrain]3 Then fling the gates wide open to greet your promised king; your king, yet every nation its tribute too may bring. All lands will bow before him; Their voices join your singing. [Refrain]4 His is no earthly kingdom; it comes from heaven above. His rule is peace and freedom, and justice, truth, and love. So let your praise be sounding for kindness so abounding: [Refrain]Text: Frans Mikael Franzen, ? 1978 Lutheran Book of worship, admin. Augsburg fortress. Music: Sweedish folk tune, 17th cent. Reprinted & podcasted with permission under ONE LISCENSE #A-730053. All rights reserved.Sermon Song: Arise, Your Light Has Come ELW #3141 Arise, your light is come!The Spriit's call obey;Show forth the glory of your God,Which shines on you today.2 Arise, your light is come!Fling wide the prison door;Proclaim the captives' liberty,Good tidings to the poor.3 Arise, your light is come!All you in sorrow born,Build up the broken-hearted onesAnd comfort those who mourn.4 Arise, your light is come!The mountains burst in song!Rise up like eagles on the wing;God's power will make us strong.Text: Joseph A. Robinson. Music: W. Mercer, The Church Psalter & Hymn Book. Public DomainApostle’s CreedI 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.Offering Prayer: Generous God, you have created all that is, and you provide for us in every season. Bless all that we offer, that through these gifts the world will receive your blessing. In the name of Jesus, Emmanuel, we pray. munion Song: Light Dawns on a Weary World ELW #7261 Light dawns on a weary world when eyes begin to see all people’s dignity.Light dawns on a weary world:The promised day of justice comes.RefrainThe trees shall clap their hands;The dry lands, gush with springs;The hills and mountains shall break forth with singing!We shall go out in joy,And be led forth in peace,As all the world in wonder echoes shalom.2 Love grows in a weary worldWhen hungry hearts find breadAnd children’s dreams are fed.Love grows in a weary world:The promised feast of plenty comes. [Refrain]3 Hope blooms in a weary worldWhen creatures, once forlorn,Find wilderness reborn.Hope blooms in a weary world:The promised green of Eden comes. [Refrain]Text: Mary Louise Bringle; ? 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. Music: William P. Rowan; ? 2000William P, Rowan, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Reprinted & podcasted with permission under ONE LISCENSE #A-730053. All rights reserved.*Post Communion Prayer: Gracious and abundant God, you have done great things for us, and we rejoice. In this bread and cup you give us life forever. In your boundless mercy, strengthen us and open our hearts to the world’s needs, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.Sending song: Hark, the Glad Sound! ELW #2391 Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes,the Savior promised long;let ev'ry heart prepare a throneand ev'ry voice a song.2 He comes the pris'ners to release,in Satan's bondage held.The gates of brass before Him burst,the iron fetters yield.3 He comes the broken heart to bind,the bleeding soul to cure,and with the treasures of his graceto enrich the humble poor.4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,your welcome shall proclaim,and heav'n's eternal arches ringwith your beloved name.Text: Phillip Doddridge. Music: Thomas Haweis. Public DomainBenediction: The Creator of the stars bless your Advent waiting, the long-expected Savior fill you with love, the unexpected Spirit guide your journey, +now and forever. Amen.Prayer of the Week: Gracious God,?We, too, might have dismissed John's call to repentance and not recognized Jesus as Messiah. We often spend our energy creating a good image of ourselves rather than speaking up for the needs of others. Forgive us Lord. Open our hearts and voices so that we and others will prepare for all the ways you come to us. Help us be a voice of hope and joy. In Jesus' name, for the sake of the world. AmenTrinity Lutheran Church 6810 Hwy 2 W, PO Box 788, Cass Lake, MN 56633Church: 218-335-6393 Email – tlcclsecretary@Facebook (Trinity Lutheran Church of Cass Lake) Web site: Pastor Amanda KossowHome phone: 218-751-2841 E-mail: tlcclpastor6810@ ................
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