First Lutheran Church
December 3, 2023 9:00 a.m.
Christ the King Sunday
First Sunday of Advent
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Welcome
Gathering Hymn “Comfort, Comfort My People” ELW #256
Invocation and Confession and Forgiveness
Advent Candle Litany: Hope Candle
Advent Candle Lighting “He Came Down” ELW #253
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Greeting
Hymn of Praise to the tune “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Prayer of the Day
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Special Music “Seeking the King” FLC Choir
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First Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel Acclamation “Wait for the Lord” ELW #262
Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-37
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Time for Children
Sermon
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Hymn of the Day “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying” ELW #436
Apostles’ Creed
Moments for Mission
Prayers of the Church
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Sharing of God’s Peace
Offertory to the tune of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” ELW #282
Offering Prayer
Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
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The Lord’s Prayer to the tune of “Away in a Manger”
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Communion Invitation
Distribution of Communion
Hymn “Each Winter as the Year Grows Older” ELW #252
Hymn “Christ, Be Our Light” ELW #715
Post-Communion Blessing & Prayer
Sending Communion
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Blessing to the tune of “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Mission Statement of First Lutheran Church
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Sending Hymn “Soon and Very Soon” ELW #439
Dismissal