We, the members of the Genesee Lutheran Parish, in receiving God’s gracious gifts, are committed to be living examples of Jesus’ love by strengthening and encouraging each other. We commit to love every person and serve anyone we can through word and deed, following the example of our Lord.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Nov. 27, 2016 Bulletin

Genesee Lutheran Parish
648 W. Ash Avenue
208-285-1719
Geneseelutheranparish.blogspot.com
Interim Pastor Dean Stewart   (208) 596-8517
First Sunday of Advent                              Nov. 27, 2016

WE GATHER
Prelude
Welcome    
Confessions and Forgiveness (in with the hymnals)
Hymn   Come Now, O Prince of Peace      #247
Kyrie           pp 98
Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening danger of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever     AMEN

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
First Reading   Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm   (tone 7, pg. 337)                  122
Second Reading          Romans 13:11-14
Children’s Time
Gospel Acclamation p. 102
Gospel         Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon           “Who’s there at the door, Hon?”

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
Hymn   Soon and Very Soon #439
Apostles Creed          p. 105
Prayers of the Church
*Each petition ends with      Let us pray…
                                                Have Mercy, O God
Sharing the Peace
Offering

WE ARE FED
Great Thanksgiving/Dialog p. 107
Holy, Holy, Holy p. 108
Eucharistic Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer p. 112
Lamb of God p. 112
Distribution      
Blessing

WE ARE SENT TO MISSION
Benediction  
Announcements
Hymn:                   Wait for the Lord            #262          
Call to Mission
P: Go in peace…C: Thanks be to God!

ANNOUNCMENTS
Women’s Wed Bible Study and Conversation
There will be bible study on Wed. Nov. 30th. Exploring Genesis 2:15-3:25, with Pastor Stewart.
Each Sunday Morning 9am-9:45 Pastor Stewart is leading a conversation on “Un-puzzling the Liturgy” in the fellowship hall. Come Join Us. The more the merrier.  
Thursday, Dec 1 Inspire Project Thursday, 7 pm join us  making ornaments from old Christmas cards Bring an old treasured card or one you just really like, we will provide the rest.
Sunday Dec. 4th Following Church Communion Class for all ages
Saturday, Dec. 10th Inspire Workshop 9-12 we will decoupage blocks making words for the season.  Workshops are $20 per person and we provide all the materials
Sunday Dec. 11th Congregational Meeting Following church in the Fellowship Hall.  
Pastor Dean Stewart Interim Agreement
Financial review
Parsonage
Call Committee
Church Office
Verna would like to meet with the women of the church following this meeting
Saturday Dec. 24th 7 pm Christmas Eve Services at St. John’s
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Total offering for Sunday, Nov 13 offering      $747.20
Financial summary for Jan through end of Oct. 2016
Monthly average expenses:                             $7,172
Monthly average income:                                 $6781
Surplus for the period Jan.1 through Oct. 31:  $3913
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Presiding and Preaching:            Pastor Stewart
Organist:                                     Louise Marone
Worship Assistant:            Jennifer Parkins
Greeters:            Jennifer Parkins
Reader:             Verna Studer
Communion Assistants:            Verna Studer
                                                    Rosanna Cartwright

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