Sunday, December 13th

Children’s Message

Word

John 1:6-8, 19-28

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light.

This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”  He said,

“I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness,
‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’”

as the prophet Isaiah said.

Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing.

Listen to what the Spirit is saying. 

Thanks be to God. 

Creed, Prayers, Passing of the Peace

The Creed

We have faith in God who lives among us. We are not alone, we live in God’s world:

We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus,

the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God. We are called to be the Church:

to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in creation,

to love and serve others, to seek peace and resist evil,

to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God!

The Offering

We have a number of ways to participate and contribute when you are unable to attend worship in person. You can make a one-time donation, or manage ongoing giving. You may also chose to use the GivePlus App. Simply download the GivePlus app, and then search for “Holy Spirit Lutheran Church” using our zip code: 98034 (there are two other Holy Spirit Lutheran Churches in the country). Through that app you can also set up one-time or ongoing giving from your phone.

The Meal & Sending

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PERMISSIONS INFORMATION for Worship December 13th

Advent Wreath Lighting Song

Treasures Out of Darkness/Tesoros Ocultos.  Text and music:  Alan J. Revering, alt. © 1998, Crosier Fathers and Brothers. Published by World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Procession of Light

Procession of Light.  Words: Traditional.  Music by Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Tune: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Gathering Hymn

Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory.  Text by Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Music: JOYOUS LIGHT, Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Tune: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Thanksgiving for Light

Evening Thanksgiving.  Music by Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Tune: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Gospel Acclamation

Annunciation & Magnificat.  Text:  Traditional, from the Gospel of Luke.  Music by Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Tune: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Sermon Song

Prepare the Royal Highway.  Text:  Frans Mikael Franzen.  Tune:  BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN.  Public Domain.  Led by QT Stephanie D.

Offertory

Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers. Text:  Tune:  HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG. Public Domain.  Arrangement by Larry Sue. 

11 Rejoice, rejoice, believers,
and let your lights appear!
The evening is advancing,
and darker night is near.
The Bridegroom is arising
and soon he will draw nigh;
up, watch in expectation!
At midnight comes the cry.

2 See that your lamps are burning,
replenish them with oil;
and wait for your salvation,
the end of earthly toil.
The watchers on the mountain
proclaim the Bridegroom near;
meet him as he approaches,
with alleluias clear.

3 You saints, who here in patience
your cross and suff'rings bore,
shall live and reign forever,
when sorrow is no more:
around the throne of glory
the Lamb you shall behold,
in triumph cast before him
your alleluias clear.

4 Our hope and expectation,
O Jesus, now appear;
arise, O Sun so longed for,
above the darkened sphere.
With hearts and hands uplifted,
we plead, O Lord, to see
the day of earth's redemption
that sets your people free! 

Offertory Song

Let My Prayer Rise Up Like Incense Before You.  Text:  Psalm 141, Marty Haugen.  Music by Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Tune: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Prayers during Communion

Litany and Prayers. Music by Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Tune: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Communion Blessing

Final Blessing.  Text and Music by Marty Haugen, b. 1950.  Tune: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1990, 2016 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Sending Hymn

Joyful is the Dark.  Text: Brian Wren, b.1936, © 1989, Hope Publishing Co.  Music: JOYFUL DARKNESS, Bob Moore, b.1962, © 1993, GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used and streamed by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-708353.

Postlude

Appalachian Carol. Music: I Wonder As I Wander by John Jacob Niles (1892-1980). Arrangement by Molly Ijames. Offered by Quarantones Lisa H & John S

I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander out under the sky

When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
But high from God's heaven, a star's light did fall
And the promise of ages it then did recall.

If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Or all of God's Angels in heaven to sing
He surely could have it, 'cause he was the King 

I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander out under the sky

Spoken Liturgy

Litany for the lighting of the Advent Wreath, For the Darkness and the Light,  by Janet Morley.  As published in All Desires Known.  Used for public worship with permission.

Spoken liturgy may be taken from SundaysandSeasons.com, alt., used by permission under Augsburg Fortress License #14006-LIT.  Addition spoken liturgy written by the local community, used by permission of the authors.

Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA.  Used by permission.

Additional scripture quotations may be taken from THE MESSAGE, copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, a Division of Tyndale House Ministries.

Additional scripture quotations may be taken from the Spark Story Bible, a paraphrase with contributions by Patti Thisted Arthur, et. al.  © 2009 Augsburg Fortress.  All Rights Reserved.  Used by permission. 

Special Thanks

Deep appreciation from all of HSLC goes to Jonathan C of Lorica quartet, as he leads the audio mixing of all the musical talents this community collectively offers.

Numerous instrumentalists, singers, and even lip syncers (you get to guess who is doing what!) contribute to HSLC’s distanced musical offerings.  All are welcome to participate by adding your voice or image, and there are many other opportunities to contribute to worship through photos and videos in which only speaking is needed.  Special thanks in the preparation of this liturgy to Jeff C, Lisa H, Malia J, Sherri R, and Pastor Katy who met in September to do the base recording, and all those who made contributions from afar.  Appreciation also goes to the community of St. John the Baptist Episcopal, West Seattle, and The Rev. Kate Welsch, Rector, for the use of instruments for this worship service and in the coming months.