PRELUDE “Advent Hymn Medley” - arr. Paul Manz

* GATHERING HYMN No. 264 “Prepare the Royal Highway”

* GREETING AND KYRIE Page 138

* LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE No. 240 “Light One Candle to

Watch for Messiah” (sts. 1 & 2)

* PRAYER OF THE DAY Celebrate

ANTHEM “Do You Hear What I Hear”

Voices of Praise

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Williamson

HYMN No. 256 “Comfort, Comfort Now My People”

FIRST READING Isaiah 40:1—11

PSALM Psalm 85:1—2, 8—13

SECOND READING 2 Peter 3:8—15a

* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Page 142 Alleluia.

* THE HOLY GOSPEL St. Mark 1:1—8

Response after announcement: Glory to you, O Lord.

Response after conclusion: Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON “Let’s Wait Well”

Pastor Lynn Williamson

* HYMN OF THE DAY No. 439 “Soon and Very Soon”

* PRAYERS Celebrate

TITHES AND OFFERINGS We give with eagerness...

VOLUNTARY “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” - arr. Bedford

* OFFERTORY No. 186 Create in me...

* THE LORD’S PRAYER Page 145

BENEDICTION

* SENDING HYMN No. 250 “Blessed Be the God

of Israel” * DISMISSAL Go in Peace. Share the Good News!

RESPONSE BY CONGREGATION Thanks be to God

(The service ends with three chimes.)

St. Jacob Lutheran Church 8697 Mudbrook Street, N.W.

Massillon, Ohio 44646 www.stjacob.org

“Catch the Spirit—Growing Together in Christ”

Worship 9 a.m.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

* CONFESSION / FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, † one God, who comes to wake us from sleep, who lead us into the light of grace. Amen.

Let us prepare the way of the Lord by confessing our sin against God and

neighbor.

(kneel as able) God of all time, we confess that we have not prepared for your merciful reign among us. We ignore our neighbors in need

and fail in the labor of justice and peace. In your mercy forgive us.

Grant us wisdom to welcome your light and to seek the things that will endure until Christ comes again in glory. Amen.

English translations of the Confession and the Apostles’ Creed © 1988 English Language Liturgical Consultation

www.englishtexts.org. Used by Permission of Augsburg Fortress under license #SB115900

* NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally

begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from

true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incar-

nate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death

and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right

hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds

from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is

WELCOME!

Welcome who worship with us during the season of Advent as we prepare for the ultimate of God’s gifts to the world, the birth od his Son, Jesus Christ.

THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP will be passed. Please fill in the proper

information.

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are dedicated

to the Glory of God by the Carasea Family

and

Dr. Jeff and Patty Duffey in loving memory of parents

George Duffey and Chuck and Phyllis Hauch.

CHURCH OFFICE 330-833-2960 PASTOR Lynn T. Williamson home 330-882-4169 email: pastor@stjacob.org DYFM Maria Peters cell 330-324-0012 email: maria63peters@gmail.com CHURCH SECRETARIES Cynthia Lindeman (Mon., Tue. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Bob Frey (Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) email info@stjacob.org ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR Margaret Reichenbach

PRAYER CHAIN LEADERS Jeanne Papenfus - 330-497-0454 Michele Miller- 330-497-7750

DECEMBER ALTAR Lynn Weekley LECTOR Cynthia Lindeman

TODAY, DECEMBER 10 9 AM WORSHIP IN THE NAVE

10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES

(ASSEMBLE BLESSING BAGS)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

7 PM BUNCO BELLES (OFF SITE)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

7 PM VOICES OF PRAISE REHEARSAL

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 7 PM WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL (WITH COMMUNION)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15

10 AM AA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 9 AM WORSHIP IN THE NAVE (WITH COMMUNION)

TUESDAY, DEEMBER 19

7 PM COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20

7 PM VOICES OF PRAISE REHEARSAL

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 7 PM WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL (WITH COMMUNION)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

10 AM AA

OUR SUNDAY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 9 a.m.—Standard Worship Service

7 p.m.— A Family Service with a Children’s Message and many Christmas Carols

11 p.m.—A Festive Service of quiet contemplation with

ADVENT BIBLE CHALLENGE SHEETS

No Thursday Chapel Service on December 28.

12/10/17

KAREEN BRENNEMAN ~ OWEN AND JUDY CHEYNEY ~ BECKY CLIFTON KATEY DUFFEY ~ JANET EDEL ~ MARTHA FIRM

DUANE KOCHHEISER ~ SANDY KRAWSON ~ VIRGINIA LANCE ~ JIM MACE LYDIA NORMAN ~ JEANNE PAPENFUS ~ MARY ANN STEBLY

EMERIE WANZER ~ DELORES YODER

JENNY FALLS, from Mary Ann Breslin CONNIE COMPTON, from Cynthia Codispoti PAUL HENNIGIN from Ellen Conroy LINDSAY MILLER, from Jill Cooperider DEB THOMAS, ROSE ANNE MONNOT, from Jeanne Denino STEVE, from Patty Duffey FRANK DAVIDHEISER, TOM HOMON, ANDY LHAMON, CAROLE CHAMBERLAIN, from Alex Dumm DENNIS GREEN (brother), from Judy Fichter MICHAEL HARRER (son), from Pat Harrer ROBBIE WAGNER, MARCIA WHITE, from Sharon Hurt PETER MILLER, CHERYL SHARIER (sister), from Cynthia Kochheiser HARLAN ADKINS, from John and Carolyn Kyle LINDA GOECKER, from Debbi Lowry SHANNON DEDMON (grandson) from Jim Mace BECKY TENIS, WANDA OLSON, ELIZABETH RIKKER, RAYMOND SEAMAN (nephew), from Mary Malendorf MAGGY VINTON, DANA, BILL A., from Judi Malinowski STACEY MILLER (daughter-in-law), from Bob and Michele Miller LORAINE JOHNSON (niece), from Lydia Norman KAREN and RICHARD MURC, from Jeanne Papenfus NADIENE ZIDAR from Bob and Maria Peters CHARLENE PHILLABAUM, NED and SUE GUEST, from Glenn and Sue Phillabaum PASTOR STEVE MARSHALL, from Debbie Rudish HELEN HUMBLE (Diane’s mother), BILL BLACKERT, CAROL SOBERANO, DON CRONICK, DEBBIE KAUFMAN, from Jim and Diane Rutledge

CONTINUOUS OUTREACH

Debbie Rudish 330-354-4734 cell

* * * * * * * * New underwear and gently used clothing,

particularly for men—casual clothing preferred.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, CANTON. Place your donation in the box

under the table in the narthex.

* * * * * * * * SALT BOX food pantry

at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, CANAL FULTON.

They are in need of brown paper bags!

(A box is under the table in the narthex and also

on the table by the basement door.)

and

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, MASSILLON

food cupboard. White “collection” basket is under the table in the narthex.

***************************** Members of our Sunday School classes will fill the “Blessing Bags”

TODAY. The bags will be given to residents of a Canton homeless shelter

Please check the Prayer List

and notify the church office if any names may be removed. Several names have been on the list since the first of the year and no

updates given to the office.

Many, many thanks and appreciation to Jerry and Carolyn

Caresea for their generosity in preparing the wonderful rigatoni dinner for the Advent Bazaar and Auction last Sunday.

Also thanks to those who made it all possible:

Ralph Lindeman—table setup Becky Foltz and Michele Miller—organizers

Maria Peters and her crew Jackie Kraft, Bob Miller,

Any teen or adult who would like to sing for

the Advent/Christmas season,

ADVENT TREE ORNAMENTS

As members of the ELCA, we are called to share in God’s global work. This Advent season please prayerfully consider fighting

hunger and changing the lives of people around the world. By picking an ornament from the ELCA Good Gifts Tree in the narthex,

you can make a lifelong impact on those throughout the world.

We have ornaments to fit almost any budget ranging from $10 chicks to $30 pigs. You can donate alone or as a group.

Here is how it works: select an ornament, make a donation in the

amount that matches your ornament (mark your check in the memo line as ELCA Good Gifts), take the ornament home with you

Any teen or adult who would like to sing for

the Advent/Christmas season,

ADVENT TREE ORNAMENTS

As members of the ELCA, we are called to share in God’s global work. This Advent season please prayerfully consider fighting

hunger and changing the lives of people around the world. By picking an ornament from the ELCA Good Gifts Tree in the narthex,

you can make a lifelong impact on those throughout the world.

We have ornaments to fit almost any budget ranging from $10 chicks to $30 pigs. You can donate alone or as a group.

Here is how it works: select an ornament, make a donation in the

amount that matches your ornament (mark your check in the memo line as ELCA Good Gifts), take the ornament home with you

2018 JANUARY—JUNE

LECTOR/USHERS SIGN-UP SHEETS

ARE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD

Pick your dates

while they are available!

2018 JANUARY—JUNE

LECTOR/USHERS SIGN-UP SHEETS

ARE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD

Pick your dates

while they are available!

THE 2018 ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATION CHART is now posted

on the bulletin board in the narthex. Cost remains the same: $17.50 for each altar vase, $5.00 for a rose and $2.00 for a

carnation. It is hoped that each family will donate flowers for one or more Sundays of the year to help defray the cost. Reminder

cards are sent.

THE 2018 ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATION CHART is now posted

on the bulletin board in the narthex. Cost remains the same: $17.50 for each altar vase, $5.00 for a rose and $2.00 for a

carnation. It is hoped that each family will donate flowers for one or more Sundays of the year to help defray the cost. Reminder

cards are sent.