Post-Communion Prayer

A     Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us, through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. (241)

C     Amen

 

Blessing

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 + give you peace.

C     Amen

 

Closing Hymn          “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel”                               #34

 

Dismissal

A     Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C     Thanks be to God.

 

Postlude

 

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Worship Notes

 

WE WELCOME our visitors today. Please sign both the Guest Book in the entrance, and a pew book rack attendance card (place in offering plate), and enjoy fellowship hosted by the Finance Committee and Friendship Links.

 

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are a gift from Mary Ann Larsen in memory of Michael Larsen, Jeff Fish and Bob Maxwell.

 

OUR OFFERING TODAY includes hat, mittens and scarves for Christmas Giving at the Brigade;  and afghans for some of our shut-ins.

 

WE LOVE HAVING CHILDREN WORSHIP with us. The ushers have children’s bulletins and activity bags. If you would like to use the nursery, exit the Sanctuary from the front left or the back. The nursery is at the south end of the east hallway.