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Pastor John Davis

Pastor Mike Weider
Welcome!
We extend a special welcome to our guests, visitors and all who join us in worship today. Please let us
know of your presence or any prayer requests you have by filling out one of the cards in the pew rack
and placing them in the offering plate. We hope that our church home becomes your church home and the spiritual place where you
grow through the
Word of God.
Nursery care for children up to three years old is located on the main floor of the Welcome Center across from the library. Older
children attending the church service are encouraged to borrow a Toddler Tote
filled with activities as you enter the Sanctuary.
Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar
We believe that Jesus offers Himself to us in the Sacrament His true body and blood, for the forgiveness of sins. We also share
the scriptural concern for those who participate in the Lords supper that they recognize what they are receiving
(1 Corinthians 11:27). Therefore, we ask that all who desire to receive the Lords Supper please carefully examine themselves
using the communion information card found in the pew rack.
Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at both services.
For those who desire, we offer gluten-free wafers (please indicate your desire to the Pastor or Elder) and
non-alcoholic wine (located in the rose colored cups in the center of the individual cup tray).

O Come, O Come Emmanuel!

The Branch of Jesse
December 6, 2015
OPENING
8:00 am
10:45 am

Arise, O Christian People

Your Grace Is Enough
Give Us Clean Hands

INVOCATION

LSB 354

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LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH 10:45 am

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

RESPONSIVE READNG 10:45 am

LSB 357 v. 3-4

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CONFESSION OF SINS
P:
Most merciful God,
C:
we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. 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. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ,
have mercy upon 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.
FORGIVENESS OF SINS

8:00 am
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

LSB 357 v. 3-4

OLD TESTAMENT READING

Isaiah 11:1-10

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GOSPEL READING

Luke 1:26-33

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STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

CHILDRENS MESSAGE

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OFFERING

What Hope! An Eden Prophesied

MESSAGE

LSB 342

Pastor Mike Weider

SONG OF RESPONSE

Lo, How a Rose Eer Blooming

LSB 359

TTT
10:45 am
STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

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GOSPEL READING

Luke 1:26-33

Bible page 855

OLD TESTAMENT READING

Isaiah 11:1-10

Bible page 575

CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING

Mighty To Save

MESSAGE

Pastor Mike Weider

8:00 and 10:45 am

PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER

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CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS SUPPER

RESPONSE 8:00 am
DISTRIBUSTION HYMNS
8:00 am

10 :45 am

Agnus Dei
A Voice Cries Out
Once He Came in Blessing
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared

LSB 198
Mens Chorus
LSB 333
LSB 621
LSB 622 vs. 1, 4-8

Jesus, Messiah
All Who Are Thirsty
Song of Moses

BENEDICTION
CLOSING
8:00 am
10:45 am

Abide, O Dearest Jesus

Song of Moses

LSB 919 vs. 1-5

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott
In remembrance of our German Lutheran heritage, the beam above the altar testifies of Gods abiding presence (drawing from the
popular hymn of the same title) upon which we can rely throughout our earthly lives.
Todays flowers are given by
Marie Lau in loving memory of her husband, Frank
and
Butch and Molly Nash in loving memory of the birthdays of Helen Daniels and Pastor Richard Loomis

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAYS 9:30 am Families and Children
Nursery (2 and under) & parents
Grades Preschool (ages 3 4) 5th & parents
Grades 6 - 12 & parents

(Welcome Center Nursery)

(Loomis Center Stage room)
(Loomis Center High School room)

SUNDAYS 9:30 am Adults

The Book of Judges - Gods Kingdom Revealed Through Flawed Heroes
It is human nature to want to have larger-than-life heroes - men or women who rise above the fray, and do great things. This is
how we often view Bible heroes, yet reality somewhat differs from our desires, perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the
book of Judges, a historical compilation of the leaders and rulers of Gods people from the time of the culmination of the conquest
of Canaan until the time of the Kings. Grab a cup of coffee and join Pastor Davis study group.
(Loomis Center)
Gods Word for Today: Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah tells of the call for God's people to repent of their sins, exercise
justice among the oppressed, and look to the Messiah. Although written against Nineveh, Nahum brings "good news" to believers.
In this evil world of ours, Habakkuk declares that "the righteous will live by...faith." Zephaniah points to the "day of the LORD"
when His people will be saved and the wicked punished. This study led by Tim Gandre and Tony Rylander.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 pm Living In 3D Its not just for kids but for the whole family! Join us for dinner ($1 per person) before
worship at 6:30 pm. At 7:00 pm we break into groups that cover PK-4 th grade kids program, 5th-6th grade classes, 7th-8th grade
Confirmation class and an adult Bible study (currently the book of Romans). Come connect and see the difference it will make in
your life.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
THURSDAYS 6:30 pm Young(er) Couples Group Are you a Young(er) Couple? Looking for a way to plug-in, grow in your
walk with Christ and form friendships with other couples? We meet Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm getting to know each
other and digging into a study of Gods Word together. Kids or no kids, 10 years of marriage or only 10 months, this group is for
you to strengthen and support Christian friendships and families.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS
Members: Elsie Calafell; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; Sheri Fryer; George & Karen Garland; Elnora Goerner; Toni Greason;
Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Edna Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Irene Langehennig; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian;
Butch Nash; Betty Pampell; Phyllis Radcliff; Ed Sanders; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.
Friends & Family: Pamela Brown (Diana Marquardts daughter); Melinda Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwells sister); Craig Corder
(Bill Cooks brother-in-law); Suzan Dohty (Pastor & Elva Musgroves daughter); Jeff Falk (Bob Plautzs brother-in-law); Bob Fay
(Erika Johnsons father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansens mother); Walter Holmes (Kathryn Johnsons father); Brendan Husfeld
(Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Marc Jordan (Jimmy & Ann Adele Ross friend); Betty Maeker (Brenda Davis mother); Bobby
Norris (Robin Stankus uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie Ondrias (Holly Martinezs friend); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce
Adams brother); Helen Russo (Jimmy & Ann Adele Ross friend); (Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs parents); Bryce;
Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); Bob Wagner (Judy Wagners brother); Troy Williams (Charlotte Graessers son) and
Michelle Willis (former MLC member).
Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt, USAF (Keith & Laura Evans nephew); Colorado; Stephen Appelt, USMC (Keith &
Laura Evans nephew), CA; Joel Davidson, US Army (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson); Germany; Jeffrey Gruetzmacher,
USN, and Travis Lundy, USMC (Holly Trotchies cousin), Iraq.
OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY
Acolytes

8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Altar Guild
Audio
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Elder
8:00 am:
Elder Assistants
Elder
10:45 am:
Greeters
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Ushers
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Katie Goerner; Catie Hergenrader

Travis Evans; Trent Evans
Tracie Arldt; Margaret Inlow; Janice Melcher; Kathy Self; Robin Stankus
Bob Plautz; Gabe Weider
Nick Doherty; Dalton Hannah
Fred Luft
Martin Haskett; Stuart Michalk; Tony Rylander
Chuck Lafferty
Alan and Kaye Ostermann
Tim and Christy Raisbeck
Alan Bishop; Eric Hollar; Steve Leffingwell; Russ Stall; Trevor Stall
Homer Inlow; Bobby Gierman; Pat Ramsey; Tom Story

OWNER or STEWARD?
Some people view themselves as owners of everything they have. "I worked for it, I saved it, I deserve it... it's mine."
Other people know that everything they possess belongs to God and that they are only the managers, or stewards,
of God's "stuff".
So which one are you: Owner or Steward?
The answer to that question really does make a difference in how we manage the money and possessions entrusted to us!
Treasurers Weekly Report submitted by Nelson Scroggins
Offerings expected in budget
Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses
November 29, 2015
Expenses previous week number
November 22, 2015
Last weeks expenses
November 29, 2015

November 29, 2015

Year to date 2015

$ 764,924.90
$ 11,968.59
$ 800,567.62
100.00
$ 40,637.70
$ 12,068.59
$ 841,205.32
($ 852,143.83)
($ 850,964.93)
($
1,178.90)
November 29, 2015
Life to date 2015
Rise Up and Build Income
$ 930.00
$2,028,359.32
Interest Earned from Church Extension Fund 1.75%
$ 28,185.89
Individual contributions directly to preschool
$ 96,401.18
Corporate matching donations to preschool
$ 68,437.22
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$2,221,383.61)
Rise Up and Build Expenses
($ 673,258.52)
MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 6 - 13, 2015
Sunday ~ 6th
Second Sunday of Advent

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm

Communion Worship Service

Bible Studies
Communion Worship Service
Groundbreaking Ceremony and Potluck Lunch
Christmas By Candlelight by (WIM) Women In Mission

Monday ~ 7th

6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm

Boy Scouts
WELCOME TO MEMORIAL CLASS
Childrens Handbells
Joyful Ringers
Praisemakers

Tuesday ~ 8th

9:45 am
7:00 pm

Tuesday Bible Study

Building Committee

Wednesday ~ 9th

9:15 am
1:00 PM
6:00 pm
6:30 PM
7:15 pm

Thursday ~ 10th

6:30 pm

Memorial Moms
MIDDAY ADVENT SERVICE
Living in 3D
CHILDRENS CHOIR CANTATA PRACTICE
Praisemakers
Younger Couples

Friday ~ 11th

12:30 pm
7:00 pm

Memorial Quilters
Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Saturday ~ 12th

7:30 am
9:00 am
6:00 PM

Praisemakers Rehearsal
Worship Band
JR. HIGH CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sunday ~ 13th
Third Sunday of Advent

8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am

Cantata Worship Service

Bible Studies
Cantata Worship Service @ Katy Mills Mall

1:00 pm

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