Second Sunday in Advent

December 6, 2009

God prepares us to be ready for Christ’s second coming.

Baptism of our Lord

January 10, 2010 10:15 am

On this day we remember that God, the author of all life, holds all life

sacred, for He created every person who lives; Jesus died for all who live; and the Spirit would be the temple of

all who live. So this day we honor life.

Sunday

mmm dd, 200910:15 am

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

Greenville, Michigan

Sharing of the Peace

P The peace of the Lord be with you always.C And also with you.

(Greet one another as the family of Christ with a word of peace)

Children's Message

Children (thru 3rd grade) may be dismissed at this time for 25-30 min. of age-appropriate singing and Bible-learning activities downstairs.

Alleluia and Verse

Profession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed)

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen.

Profession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed)

Offering

Please do not feel obligated to participate in this time of sharing. The offering is provided for our

members and others who have been led to support the Lord’s work through Mt. Calvary.

Give cheerfully, as the Holy Spirit guides you.

If you do not currently have a church home, we invite you to become a part of the Lord’s family at Mt. Calvary.

Please fill out an attendance card found in the pew and pass it to the center aisle. The ushers will collect

them after taking the offerings to the altar.

(“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first-fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Prov. 3:9-10)

All the men and women who were willing brought to the LORD

freewill offerings for all the work the LORD…had commanded them

to do. Exodus 35:29

Second “Noisy” Offering

Prayer

(“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;” 1 Thess. 5:16-18)

(Each petition ends with the words, “Lord, in Your mercy,” to which we respond,

“Hear our Prayer.”)

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen.

Lord's Prayer

C 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 and ever. Amen.

Benediction Numbers 6:24-26

P The Lord bless you and keep you.The Lord make His face shine on you

and be gracious to you.The Lord look upon you with favor

and T give you peace.C Amen.

Benediction 2 Cor. 13:14

P The grace of our Lord T Jesus Christ and the love of God and

the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C Amen.

P Go in peace, serve the Lord, and POINT the Way.

C Thanks be to God!

Words of Sending and Mission

Announcements

Please join us for CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP and

refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.

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