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November 28, 2021
The First Sunday of Advent with Baptism

Prelude: Savior of the nations, come – Johann Sebastian Bach

The Processional Hymn: 65
Verse 1
Prepare the way, O Zion, your Christ is drawing near!
Let every hill and valley a level way appear.
Greet One who comes in glory, foretold in sacred story.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.

Verse 2
He brings God’s rule, O Zion; he comes from heaven above.
His rule is peace and freedom, and justice, truth, and love.
Lift high your praise resounding, for grace and joy a bounding.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.

Verse 3
Fling wide your gates, O Zion; your Savior’s rule embrace.
His tidings of salvation proclaim in every place.
All lands will bow before him, their voices will adore him.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.

The Lighting of the Advent Candle – Led by Diane Pelrine
People: Holy and Gracious God, we pray that as we light this candle so, too, will a fire of
Hope be kindled in our hearts. May we hold this Hope gently, as we are urged to stay
awake and be ready for a most amazing event! As we prepare to receive the Christ Child,
may we be ever-mindful of our love for you and yours for us. This will keep the flames of
Hope burning in this Advent season. We pray all this in the name of Emmanuel. Amen.

Response: Hymnal 56, v. 1 & 2
Verse 1
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here until the son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Verse 2
O come, thou Wisdom from on high, who orderest all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show and teach us in her ways to go.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

The Opening Sentences – Led by June Reinhardt
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People:  And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Reader: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins;
People:  His mercy endures for ever.
Reader: There is one Body and one Spirit;
People:  There is one hope in God’s call to us;
Reader: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
People:  One God and Father of all.

The Collect of the Day – Led by Verna Holst
Reader: The Lord be with you.
People:  And also with you.
Reader:  Let us pray.
All:      Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

The First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 – June Reinhardt

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
Thanks be to God.

The Response: Psalm 25:1-9 – Led by Anita Milham
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you;
let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
Let none who look to you be put to shame;
let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes.
Show me your ways, O Lord,
and teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
in you have I trusted all the day long.
Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love,
for they are from everlasting. 
Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions;
remember me according to your love
and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.
Gracious and upright are you, O Lord;
therefore you teach sinners in your way.
You guide the humble in doing right
and teach your way to the lowly.
All your paths, O Lord, are love and faithfulness
to those who keep your covenant and your testimonies.

The Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 – Verna Holst

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
Thanks be to God. 

The Gospel Hymn: 631, verse 1
Book of books, our people’s strength,
statesman’s, teacher’s, hero’s treasure,
bringing freedom, spreading truth,
shedding light that none can measure;
wisdom comes to those who know thee,
all the best we have we owe thee.

The Gospel: Luke 21:25-36 – Diane Pelrine
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
All:      Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.
All:     Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel Hymn: 631, verse 3
Praise we God, who hath inspired
those whose wisdom still directs us;
praise him for the Word made flesh,
for the Spirit which protects us.
Light of knowledge, ever burning,
shed on us thy deathless learning.

The Meditation – Rev. Susan Schwab
 

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

When there is a baptism, the Prayers of the People are generally omitted. As the candidates for baptism are brought forward and throughout the coming week, you are encouraged to keep in your own prayers the following: George Labonte, Murray Romans, Walter Pelrine, June Reinhardt, Arlene Crowley, Jack Derick, Bill Tansi, Anthony, Paul S., Emily Letson, Don and Emily Mosher, Tyler, John Gootermoot, Doug Forbes, Marcia Brinson, Alice Pope, Keith Seeber, Paul Chartrand, John Postol, Owen Shea, Zach Nelson, Anne Jampel, Jim O’Neill, Kathy Sanford, Chris Noble, Charlie Kendrick, and Janet Kennedy.

The Presentation of the Candidates
Celebrant: The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Parents and Godparents: I present Lydia Jane Longley and Annie Patricia Longley to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
Celebrant: Will you be responsible for seeing that the children you present are brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant: Will you by your prayers and witness help these children to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.
 

Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the young children.
 

Question: Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
Answer:   I renounce them.
Question: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
Answer:   I renounce them.
Question: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
Answer:   I renounce them.
Question: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
Answer:   I do.
Question: Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
Answer:   I do.
Question: Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
Answer:   I do.
 

After the candidates for baptism are presented, the Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying

Celebrant: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Lydia and Annie in their lives in Christ?
People:     We will.
Celebrant: Let us join with Lydia, Annie, and their family who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

The Baptismal Covenant
Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Father?
People:      I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People:      I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People:      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.
Celebrant: Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?
People:      I will, with God's help.
Celebrant: Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People:      I will, with God's help.
Celebrant: Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People:      I will, with God's help.
Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People:      I will, with God's help.
Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People:      I will, with God's help.
 

The Prayers for the Candidates – Anita Milham, leader
Celebrant: Let us now pray for Lydia and Annie who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth.
Leader:    Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People:     Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:    Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People:     Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:    Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
People:     Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:    Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People:     Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:    Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People:     Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:    Send them into the world in witness to your love.
People:     Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:    Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People:     Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant: Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.
 

The Thanksgiving over the Water
The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People:      And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People:     It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant: We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the
bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
 

At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
 

The Baptism
Celebrant: Lydia Jane Longley, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Annie Patricia Longley, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
When this action has been completed, the Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over the candidates, saying
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them inquiring and discerning hearts, the courage to will and to persevere, spirits to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
 

The Priest places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross, using the Chrism if desired, and saying
Celebrant: Lydia Jane Longley, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. Amen.
Annie Patricia Longley, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. Amen.
 

Then the Celebrant says
Celebrant: Let us welcome the newly baptized.
All:  We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
 

The Peace

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THE LITURGY OF THE TABLE

The Offertory Sentence – Anita Milham
 

The Anthem: Creator of the stars of night – Plainsong, ninth century
 

The Doxology: 380, verse 3
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host:
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
 

The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.     
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim theglory of you name:
 

The Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy Lord – Hymnal S-125
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
 

The Lord’s Prayer – Led by Verna Holst
All: 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, for ever and ever. Amen.
 

The Blessing and Breaking of the Bread
 

The Communion

The Post-Communion Prayer – Led by Diane Pelrine
All: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

The Blessing
 

The Recessional Hymn: 68
Verse 1
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.
 

Verse 2
See that your lamps are burning, replenish them with oil;
look now for your salvation, the end of sin and toil.
The marriage feast is waiting, the gates wide open stand;
rise up, ye heirs of glory, the Bridegroom is at hand!
 

Verse 3
Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear;
arise, thou Sun so longed for, above this darkened sphere!
With hearts and hands uplifted, we plead, O Lord, to see
the day of earth’s redemption, and ever be with thee!
 

The Dismissal – Led by June Reinhardt
Reader: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
All: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
 

The Postlude: Savior of the nations, come – Johann Sebastian Bach