Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran
Church
1711 Grant Street – Hopewell, VA
23860
Office Phone: 804-458-7994
Church E-mail:
Hymns for Today: LSB 331
LSB 332
LSB 355
Serving the Lord and His People Today:
David Voss, Pastor
Betty Schneider, Organist
Sue Skalleberg, Lector
Usher, Acolyte
Martha Staples, Nursery
Altar Team # 1
Jean Joyner & Karen Van Worth
Usher Team # 2
Gene Fistler, Gerald Koren,
Andy Martin, Clarke Canada
This Week’s Ministry at Nazareth
Nov 29 thru Dec 6
Today 9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Coffee
11:00am Worship/HC
Tue 9:30am TOPS
Wed 6:00pm Soup & Sandwich
7:00pm Advent Service
8:00pm Choir Practice
Thurs 9:30am Quilters
Fri 5:00pm Benefit Dinner
Sun 9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Coffee
11:00am Worship
12:30pm Youth Group
The Scripture Readings for Dec 6th:
1st Reading: Mal. 3:1-7b
Epistle: Phil. 1:2-11
The Holy Gospel: Luke 3:1-14(15-20)
Reflecting on Today’s Worship
By Pastor David Voss
The Season of Advent has
begun. We now focus on the
coming of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. This first Sunday does
just that.
Our Old Testament reading
teaches us that our Savior came as
“a righteous Branch” who
descended from David (Jeremiah
33:15). He appeared riding on a
lowly donkey into Jerusalem (Luke
19:28-40). Can you imagine what
the Romans must have thought?
“This is your savior?! A simple
man riding on a lowly donkey?!”
This is how Christ comes to
His church today – through means
the world mocks as too humble for
God to do. Today, we receive
forgiveness of our sins because of
the Son of God who humbly rode a
donkey to the path which led to the
cross. In humility we come to the
cross today, but not with heads
held low, for God says to us, "Raise
up your heads, because your
redemption is drawing near" (Luke
21:25, 26, 28)
CHILDREN’S NURSERY – Nazareth
provides a Nursery for children that are
4 years old and younger. When you
take your child to the Nursery, please fill
out one of the Information Sheets on
your child. It is important to know if your
child has allergies, if they are taking
medicine or if they need special
assistance. The forms will be located
outside of the Nursery door. It is also
important that you sign your child out or
make special arrangements with the
nursery attendant. The Nursery is
located on the first floor near the
sanctuary. If you need assistance to
locate the Nursery, please see an usher.
It’s a reality we have to face: flu season
has hit full force! We have provided
hand sanitizer for you in the narthex and
encourage you to use in on your way in
and out of Worship (or anytime you
enter or leave the church). Please
respect, without offense, anyone’s
desire not to shake hands during the
sharing of the peace. May God
graciously comfort all who have
contracted the flu thus far.
ADVENT: Starting Wednesday, Dec. 2nd,
we will have an Advent Prayer Service
at 7:00pm. We will also have Soup and
Sandwiches at 6:00pm. The first supper
will be headed up by the Spiritual Care
Committee. If you would like to make a
soup, sandwiches or a dessert, please
let Steve Foxx know. Our second Soup
and Sandwiches will be headed up by
our Evangelism and Missions Boards.
STEWARDSHIP: Last Sunday during the
Stewardship presentation, you received an
envelope containing 2 pledge cards. You
were instructed to prayerfully consider
your commitment; then to complete the
pledge cards and place one card in the
envelope, next to seal the envelope and
last, to bring the envelope to church today.
Pledge cards and instructions were mailed
to those who were not in attendance at the
Stewardship presentation. During the
worship service, you will have the privilege
to present your 2010 commitment of time,
talents and treasure to the Lord in support
of the work He has placed before us.
Your pledge is a “silent” pledge known
only to God and you. It will remain
unopened in a box at the Altar throughout
the year. The other card is to be kept in
your home as a reminder of the
commitment you have made to the Lord.
If you forgot to bring your pledge, or did
not receive a pledge card, additional
envelopes with cards enclosed are
available on the table in the Narthex.
Psalm 24:1 reminds us that God is the
owner of all things, including ourselves
and that which we call our own!
Beginning in the new church year, we
will be accepting individual prayer
requests to be spoken by the Pastor
during the Prayer of the Church. To
submit a name, please call or e-mail
Karen or Pastor Voss with the name and
nature of the prayer (for healing, for
comfort, etc.). We trust that the LORD
hears our prayers, therefore we will not
repeat the prayer the following week
unless it is resubmitted. If you have any
questions about this, please contact
Pastor Voss.
PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER!
Prayer List for the week of Nov 29, 2009
Lord, in Your mercy, hear us as we pray for …

For our Brothers and Sisters in Christ in Nursing Homes -

Mary Blaho, HHCC (229) Velma Fleming, HHCC (227)
Mildred Skroback, HHCC Barney Hampton, HHCC (216)
Louis Harvey, BL (130)
For our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are home-bound -
Elsie Voda Mary Petik
For our members and friends serving our country in the military -
Bruce Layne Danny Petik Chris Graham Dustin Petik James Eckenrode
David Petik Scott Naumann Jeff & Stacy Crossen Courtney
Williams Jeffrey Head Steve Foxx Brandon Edwards Michael McKinzie
For our members and friends away at college –
Landry Doane Casey Davis Brandon Edwards
For our members who are sick, hospitalized or recuperating
Gerald Rayner & Family Betty & Al Schneider Rowena Carter Tina Doane
Leann Eckstein Annette Dry Ilse Appleby Jordan Layne Charlene
Logan Kay Grochowaski
For our friends who are sick, hospitalized or recuperating
Darleene Farley Jonathan Weston Connie Williamson Rita Joyner
Joann Miller Jeff Walter Mark Black Francis Brinkley
Shelby Slayton Nick Doize
For the Families of Saints departed
 First Sunday of Advent

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD,

when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of
Israel and the house of Judah.”
– Jeremiah 33:14
Kyrie, p. 168
Hymn of Praise, “Glory to God in the Highest” p. 170
Salutation and Collect of the Day
P The Lord be with you.
C And also with you.

P Let us pray. …one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 33:14–16

14
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the
promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15In those
days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David,
and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
16
In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And
this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’”

A This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Choir Anthem
Epistle 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13
9
What thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we
feel for your sake before our God,
10
as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face
and supply what is lacking in your faith?
11
Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way
to you, 12and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one
another and for all, as we do for you, 13so that he may establish your hearts
blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord
Jesus with all his saints.

A This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Alleluia and Verse, p. 173

MEN & WOMEN BIBLE STUDIES: Our Please Join us for Advent Service on
Men and Women’s Wednesday Bible Wednesdays at 7:00pm.
Studies will take a break during the
Advent Season through the New Year.
PAGEANT PRACTICE: The next
Pageant Practice for those with
speaking parts will be Sat., Dec. 12th
from 10:00am until 11:00am. IT IS
VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU BE
HERE AT THIS TIME. At 11:00am, a
full dress rehearsal will take place for
the entire cast and the choir. We ask
that if you are going to wait for your
child, all parents and grandparents sit in
the back pews so as not to disrupt
practice. We will try to be done by
12:15pm.
CHURCH
DECORATIONS:
We would like to
thank those of
you who beautified our church for the
Christmas Season. How stunning the
Church looks.
REMINDER: Last year we made a
commitment to financial support the
work of ABLAZE! over a five year
period. So far this year, our
contributions have lagged behind.
Through your contributions to ABLAZE!,
the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
reaches out to the unchurched with the
saving news of the Gospel. Let’s
continue to make that possible by
supporting the important work of
ABLAZE! Envelopes for your
contributions are available in the
Narthex.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: You are all
invited to our Christmas Musical,
BENEFIT DINNER: On Dec. 4th at
5:00pm until 7:00pm, we will have a
Grilled Chicken Benefit Dinner. Adult
tickets are $8.00 and Children tickets
are $5.00. You may also get them for
here or to go. Please see Arnie
Slimmen or Martha Staples for tickets.
NURSING HOME: This Christmas, we
will be helping the Nursing Home by
purchasing gifts for the residents. Take
a star from the tree. When bringing the
packages back, tape
the star to the top of
the package.
Please have the
packages back by
December 13th.
“Sleepover at the Stable” on Sunday,
December 13th at 10:15am. It will be
performed in the Sanctuary. Then after
the 11:00am Worship Service, please
come downstairs to celebrate our “Happy
Birthday, Jesus Party.” Mark this date on
your calendar.
GIRL SCOUTS: This November, the Girl
Scout Hopewell Service Unit is
participating in the “Hand To Hand Help
the Homeless” Project. This project
helps the people in Richmond and its
surrounding areas. Our Girl Scout
Troop will be collecting new socks,
gloves, hats, mittens and scarves to
help those who are in need. If you would
like to help, please bring in your items
and place them in the basket. Thank
you for your support.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Christmas
Poinsettias have been ordered for this
year. There is still time to bring your own
Poinsettia. Please call the Church
Secretary to schedule a time to bring it in.
ADVENT DEVOTIONS: The Advent
Devotions are available in the Narthex.
If you need assistance, please ask the
ushers. If you need additional copies,
please see the Church Secretary.
NEW YEARS EVE SERVICE: There will
be a New Years Eve Prayer Service on
December 31st at 7:00pm. Please join
us.
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: Each Sunday
at 10:30am, we encourage you to get a
cup of coffee and join in the fellowship
at Nazareth. Whether it be your first
visit or someone who has been coming
here for many years—this is a great
opportunity to serve the Lord with
gladness. Coffee Fellowship is located
in the Adult Sunday School Room. All
are invited to come by. If you would be
willing to bring snacks to accompany the
coffee, please write your name on the
sheet posted outside the door.
YOUTH GROUP: On Friday, December
18th, the youth group will go Christmas
Caroling to the Hopewell Healthcare
Center. After that, they will come back
to the church for a gift exchange and
fellowship.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Mr. Louis Harvey
5301 Plaza Drive, Rm. #130
Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone # 458-1454
St. John the Baptist Lutheran Church
Centennial Celebration Final Service:
Sunday, December 13th is the final and
primary 100th Anniversary Divine
Celebration Worship Service. The Rev.
Dr. Paul L. Maier, 2nd Vice President of
the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
and Professor of the Russell H. Seibert
Center of Ancient History at Western
Michigan University, is scheduled as the
guest minister. He will join Pastor
Stephen Bocklage in the pulpit to
celebrate 100 years of Lutheran
Heritage in Emporia. Anyone needing
more information can contact the
Church Office at 434.634.4515 or send
an e-mail to the church at
saintjohnlutheran@peoplepc.com.
Our “God 101” class has been very
popular with those looking for a no-
nonsense explanation of the basics of
Christianity. Join us, share your
thoughts, and feel free to ask Pastor
Voss tough questions because the truth
of God’s Grace is a wonderful thing to
explain! 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary.
 First Sunday of Advent – November 29, 2009
Order of Service: Divine Service – Setting Two

Prelude
Greeting and Sharing of the Peace
Hymn of Invocation LSB 331

Service of the Word

Confession and Absolution, p. 167
Introit Ps. 89:6, 14–16, 18; antiphon: Zech. 9:9b, alt.
P Behold, your king is com- | ing to you;*
C righteous and having sal- | vation.
Who in the skies can be compared | to the LORD?*
Who among the heavenly beings is | like the LORD,
Righteousness and justice are the foundation | of your throne;*
steadfast love and faithfulness go be- | fore you.
Blessèd are the people who know the | festal shout,*
who walk, O LORD, in the light | of your face,
who exult in your name | all the day*
and in your righteousness are ex- | alted.
For our shield belongs | to the LORD,*
our king to the Holy One of | Israel.
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
Behold, your king is com- | ing to you;*
righteous and having sal- | vation.

Children’s Message
Hymn of the Day LSB 332
Sermon
Apostles’ Creed, p. 175
Prayer of the Church
Offering and Offertory, p. 176
Blessing of Commitments
Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Closing Hymn LSB 355
Recessional

Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Two from Lutheran Service Book
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English
Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News
Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

Explanation of the Lutheran Liturgy

This glossary of terms has been made available to describe the gift of liturgy and how it serves the
proclamation of the Gospel.
Absolution – The formal act by the pastor with the authority of Christ of pronouncing God's forgiveness of
your sins.
Agnus Dei – A prayer to Jesus, the lamb of the Passover sacrifice which prefigured the crucifixion.
Alleluia – An expression of praise, "Praise the Lord," from the Hebrew Hallelujah.
Benediction - A blessing from God at the conclusion of the worship service.
Baptism – Water and God’s Word poured upon the one who receives God’s Grace and the promise of
salvation (1 Peter 3:21).
Canticle - A biblical song, other than a Psalm. The most familiar canticles are the songs of Zechariah (Luke
1:68-79) and Mary (Luke 1:46-55).
Confession - An acknowledgment of sin. Confessions of sin during the liturgy are general, made by all the
people. The church also provides for private confession.
Collect – A short liturgical prayer, variable according to the day, the season of the church year, and the
occasion.
Creed - A concise and formal statement of basic beliefs about God. The term is derived from the Latin
credo, "I believe." Creeds state important points of doctrine.
Hymn - A form of congregational song in praise of God, using important words that proclaim what God has
done and is actively doing for us through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Introit - A psalm that is read by pastor and congregation. The term is from Latin, "to go in" or "enter" as it
fittingly leads us into the Service of the Word.
Kyrie – A supplication for the LORD to have mercy upon His people.
Lord's Prayer - This prayer of Jesus was given to his disciples as an example of how they should pray. (See
Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4)
Offering – An expression of thanksgiving and generosity for the mission of the church that is in response to
Christ's self-offering for our salvation.
Pax Domini - Latin for "peace of the Lord". Prior to the distribution of the Lord's body and blood, the pastor
blesses the people with these words.
Prayer – Intercessions to God that His gracious will may be done.
Salutation - This dialogue of greeting and response is based on Boaz's greeting to the reapers and their
answer in Ruth 2:4.
Sanctus - Based on the song of the seraphim (Isaiah 6:1-3). The congregation shares in the praise of God
that is continually offered by the whole company of heaven.
Sermon – A proclamation of God’s Word by the pastor as it applies to the congregation with an emphasis on
rightly distinguishing God’s Law and Gospel.
Words of Institution – The spoken words of our Savior, Jesus Christ, used by the Holy Spirit to present the
body and blood of our savior in, with, and under the bread
CHRISTMAS FAMILIES: We are item back to the church, tape the
collecting items for our two Christmas Christmas Card on the package. Items
Families. The items are listed on the need to be in by Dec. 19th.
back of a Christmas Card. Please take
a card off of the tree. When bringing the
2010 CALENDARS: Our 2010
Calendars are available in the Narthex.
Please take one. If you need
assistance, you may ask an usher.
Thank you to J.T. Morris & Son for
providing these calendars to us.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT AT NLC:
A Community In Christ; Growing In
Faith; Active In Love.
IN HIS HOUSE and FOR HIS WORK
Att Last Sunday 97 Att Last Year 67
Weekly Budget Needs $ 3,314.00
Received Last Week $ 1,947.00
Other Income $ 304.00
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!
DEC. NURSERY ATTENDANTS
Dec 6 – Charlene Logan
Dec 13 – Vacant
Dec 20 – Vacant
STEWARDSHIP CORNER:
1st Sunday in Advent
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13:
Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians was
that God would make their love increase
and overflow for each other. We show
our love not just with words, but with
actions. Showing love is a great way of
demonstrating our faith in Jesus.
Showing love is stewardship in its finest
sense.
Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the nineteenth chapter.
C Glory to You, O Lord.
INVITATION CARDS are available in
the Narthex in the clear stand on the
table next to the door. You are invited
to take an envelope. Inside you will find
two cards to leave with someone to
invite them to worship with us at
Nazareth. [You can return the
envelopes at any time for refills!] You
might want to carry them with you in
your wallet or purse, having them ready
to hand to someone you've met. You
might also want to consider leaving
them on the table if you go out to eat,
along with your tip and a cross.
Remember our job is to ignite the world
with Christ's Love!
CHRISTMAS is a wonderful time to get
together with family and friends for
fellowship. However, there are some
people including members of Nazareth
who will be unable to gather with family
and friends for the Christmas holiday.
Please remember those who are
hospitalized, shut-in or away at college
or on military assignment in your
prayers. If you can send a card, a letter
or just a note; make a telephone call or
a personal visit it would be very
meaningful for those who cannot be with
family and friends on Christmas. The
names of our hospitalized, shut-ins,
military and college members are listed
in our worship folder.
Luke 19:28–40
 28
When he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to
Jerusalem.
29
When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called
Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30saying, “Go into the village in front of
you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever
yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you
untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’” 32So those who
were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33And as they
were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the
colt?” 34And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” 35And they brought it to
Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36And as he
rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. 37As he was drawing near
—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his
disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the
mighty works that they had seen, 38saying, “Blessed is the King who comes
in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39And
some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your
disciples.” 40He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones
would cry out.”

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to You, O Christ.