SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
DEVOTION, READINGS AND PRAYERS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023
THE FIRST DAY OF ADVENT
I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! Psalm 122:1
NEWS: Today is the first Sunday in Advent and “Pastor Al,” Allen Kolkman will be leading us. Bible study is at 9 AM and our worship service is at 10. The sermon is based on Titus 3:4-5 The Old Testament reading is Isaiah 64:1-9 Our Psalmody is taken from Psalm 90 The Epistle reading is 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 The Gospel lesson comes from Mark 13:24-37
After the Eucharist and the close of our service, please join us for fellowship time with coffee and goodies. Then fellowship will continue at In “N Out burgers on Mission, near Frazee Rd.
We pray all can join us for part of their Sunday but for those unable to worship in person, we stream our service live. The link is here: www.facebook.com/shepherdofthevalleyoceanside Click on that, then click on the More dropdown arrow, then click Live. If you have a moment, please “Like” us and leave a brief comment about your online worship experience. Thank you! Also serving the Lord and our congregation today are:
Techies: Bruce Woodward, OPEN
Reader: Kathy Andrews
Acolyte: Josephine Neemia
Greeter: Margaret Paton
Ushers: OPEN, OPEN
Flowers: David & Melissa Carlisle
Fellowship: Bruce & Carole Woodward
PRAYERS: Today we remember Ian Andrews in our prayers.
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come, that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening power of our sins and saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
READINGS: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 19:28-40
GRADUAL: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion. Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem. Behold, your king is coming to you, righteous and having salvation. Blessed is he who comes in the name ofn the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you.
DEVOTION:
Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
|
|
|
Alleluia. Lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Alleluia.
WE HAVE TWO LIBRARIES AT CHURCH! One of them is in the back of our sanctuary. That has many books,m DVD’s and (I believe) CD’s that are available to check out and return on the honor system. We also have our “Little Library” just inside the driveway to our parking lot. Please feel free to take a book or leave a book. The main focus is childrens or Christian material, but other, appropriate for a church setting, is acceptable.
Luther’s Morning Prayer
In the morning, as soon as you get out of bed, you are to make the Sign of the Cross and say:
“God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit watch over me. Amen.”
Then, kneeling or standing, say the Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. In addition recite this prayer as well:
“I give thanks to you, my heavenly Father through Jesus Christ your dear son, that you have protected me this night from all harm and danger, and I ask you that you would also protect me today from sin and all evil, so that my life and actions may please you completely. For into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.”
After singing a hymn or whatever else may serve your devotion, you can go about you day joyfully!
Luther’s Evening Prayer
In the evening, when you go to bed, you are to make the Sign of the Cross and say:
“God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit watch over me. Amen.”
Then, kneeling or standing, say the Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. In addition recite this prayer as well:
“I give thanks to you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son, that you have graciously protected me today, and I ask you to forgive me all my sins, where I have done wrong, and graciously to protect me tonight. For into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.”
Now you can go to bed quickly and cheerfully.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Our church website is: https://www.svlchurch.org/
Below is our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/shepherdofthevalleyoceanside
Here is the website for Lutheran Hour Ministries: https://www.lhm.org/
Here is the website for Lutherans for Life: https://lutheransforlife.org/
A very blessed Lord’s Day and Sunday to everyone! For any needs or prayer requests, please contact us.
Pastor Joel at pastor@svlchurch.org