Third Sunday of Advent |||| December 11, 2016

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De�� F��nd�, Welcome to our parish community! We are thrilled to have you with us. Your presence at Messiah Church is a true treasure and we open our hearts to you with a deep sense of hospitality. We hope that you will make yourself at home. Please get involved in whatever catches your attention and imagination. Even more so, please share with us whatever

gift and talent that you bring to Messiah. Please fill out the Welcome Card found in the pew pocket if you would like to be contacted by me or by the office. May you and your loved

ones know the rich blessings of our loving God. Past�� Jef� V�n�� H����

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Pastor: Faithful God…

Congregation: We confess that we have been unfaithful to you. Like dry leaves and withered grass, our lives are blown about by our brokenness and the darkness that so often surrounds us. Restore us, O God; let the light of your face shine on us, and we shall be saved. Amen.

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Pastor: Let us pray... Congregation: Amen.

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The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall

rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly,

and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be

given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the

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glory of the L=59, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak

hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a

fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will

come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come

and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and

the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a

deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters

shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the

burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground

springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the

grass shall become reeds and rushes. A highway shall be there,

and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel

on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools,

shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous

beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the

redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the L=59 shall

return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be

upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow

and sighing shall flee away.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

Congregation: Thanks be to God.

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Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The

farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient

with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must

be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is

near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you

may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As

an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets

who spoke in the name of the Lord. Reader: The Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God.

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When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent

word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to

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come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go

and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight,

the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead

are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And

blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.” As they went

away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did

you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the

wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in

soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal

palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell

you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is

written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will

prepare your way before you.’ Truly I tell you, among those born

of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet

the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord. Congregation: Praise to you, O Christ.

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Each Winter As the Year Grows Older

An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. Children are welcome to come forward

and place an offering in the urn next to the pulpit.

Pastor: Let us pray. Merciful God… Congregation: We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you

have first given us - our selves, our time, and

our possessions, signs of your gracious love.

Receive them for the sake of him who offered

himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Pastor: The Lord be with you. Congregation: And also with you.

Pastor: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord.

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Pastor: It is indeed right that we should at all times…

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Grape juice is available on the trays in the central cups. Gluten-free wafers are available in the gold container

on the stand between the bread distributors.

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Pastor: Go in peace, serve the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God!

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Worship Assistants

Greeters ...................................... Carol & Bruce Bryan Hosts ............................................. Kathy & Terry Rieck Reader .................................................. Tara Von Dollen Communion .............................. Lynn & Jerry Brandt, ................................................................. Tara Von Dollen Usher Team 4 ..... Tim Martinson, Emma Godfrey, .......................................... Barb Moseley, Marilyn Foss Musician .................................................... Marian Korth Vocalists ........................Clyde Nyhus, Brynn Schulte

Given by Connie Rosemeyer and family in memory of Tom Rosemeyer.

Flowers

CCCCARINGARINGARINGARING CCCCONVERSATIONSONVERSATIONSONVERSATIONSONVERSATIONS Discuss in your home or small group:

• Tell about a �me you have been filled with joy.

• In what way does Jesus’ ministry stated in Ma(hew 11:5 describe what joy

is like?

• How does Jesus’ ministry bring joy to the world?

DDDDEVOTIONSEVOTIONSEVOTIONSEVOTIONS In the third week of Advent light the first, second, and third Advent candles and

say these words. Say: This is the third week of Advent. We light our third candle,

the candle of joy. Jesus’ birth and earthly ministry gives us reason to be joyful.

He came to save us from our sins and bring us back to God. The candles are lit.

Read: Isaiah 35: 1-10. Pray: God, as we draw nearer to the celebra.on of Jesus’

birth, fill us with joy and gladness. Help us to share the good news of Jesus’

birth with others. Amen.

SSSSERVICEERVICEERVICEERVICE As you plan to give gi2s to others, prepare a Christmas gi2 of non-perishable

food items to donate to a local charity for an individual or household in your

community.

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Taking Faith Home

Sunday Ma1hew 11:2-11 Jesus and John the Bap.st

Monday Malachi 3:1-4 A messenger is promised

Tuesday Isaiah 61:1-7 The Lord’s anointed one

Wednesday Ma1hew 9:27-31 The blind receive sight

Thursday Ma1hew 9:2-8 The lame walk

Friday Luke 1:5-25 The birth of John announced

Saturday Psalm 146:5-10 God li;s up those bowed down

Sunday Ma1hew 1:18-25 Immanuel – God with us

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Weekly Announcements |||| Dec 12-18, 2016

Ornament Sale $10 for 2016, $5 for previous years.

Christmas Break ► ► ► ► December 21 and 28. Classes resume January 4.

Y4567 89: F8<=>? M=9=A6B? |||| 5th-12th Grade Teresa Palumbo, Youth Ministry Coordinator

Text to: 608-279-7460, Email: youth@messiahchurch.com

C7=>:BD9’A 89: F8<=>? M=9=A6B? |||| 3 years-4th Grade Elizabeth Crummy, Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator

Cell # 608-235-6910 Email: familyministry@messiahchurch.com

Christmas Program ► ► ► ► Dec. 11 at 2:00 /+, Reception to Follow. Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th grade arrive at 1:30 pm. All other kids arrive at 1:45 pm. Come downstairs, and bring your food to the Social Hall when you bring your children.

Christmas Program DVD’s ► ► ► ► Order a copy for $5 at the Reception.

Birthday Party for Baby Jesus ► ► ► ► Collecting for St. Stephen’s Food Pantry: diapers, formula, wipes, bottles. Lori, 837-1917. Due Dec. 11.

Cold & Flu Care Bags ► ► ► ► Teaming up with Social Ministry, collecting for residents in the Triangle community. Please donate a paper grocery bag and homemade get well card. Collection items for each age group are listed on the Kiosk, and in a flyer sent home with your child. Bring by Dec. 11.

Christmas Break ► ► ► ► Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1. Classes resume January 8.

2017 Offering Envelopes ► ► ► ► Are available for pick-up in the Gathering Space as of Dec. 10. If you do not see a box of envelopes with your name on them and would like to use envelopes please contact the church office at 222-3833 or email: timc@messiahchurch.com. We encourage the use of envelopes as it facilitates the counting and recording of your donations to the mission of Messiah Lutheran Church. Families who participate in electronic giving will not have envelopes. - - Tim Coulthart

January Movie Night ► ► ► ► Friday, January 13, Children’s and Youth Ministry - -save the date!

Monona Senior Chorus ► ► ► ► Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:00 pm in the Community Room.

Poinsettias at Christmas ► ► ► ► Envelopes are in the pew racks and on the Host Table. Deadline Dec. 11.

Christmas Worship Services ►►►►

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Weekly Announcements |||| Dec 12-18, 2016

have gone out to churches and donating families. Write in the item you are purchasing for the family, and bring to Messiah by Sunday, Dec. 11. Please do not wrap. Coordinator: Diane Iverson, 242-0462.

���� YWCA Residents Messiah is the only gift provider for the women residents at the YWCA. Poster in the Gathering Space lists names, along with their “wishes.” Please attach the name and room number of each person you are helping to each gift. Bring unwrapped gifts to Messiah by Sunday, Dec. 11. Bernie Hartwig, 222-7350.

Triangle Ministry Cold & Flu Care

Bags ► ► ► ► Social Ministry will provide the decaf tea, small packs of tissues, lip balm and a box of cough drops. Please bring items and place in designated bag in the Community Room collection area. Due Dec. 11 - Naoma Michaelis 298-7788

Volunteers Needed ► ► ► ► Christmas Eve 7:00 pm worship service. Children and adults. Sign-up on Kiosk. Adults needed to Usher at 4:00 and 9:00 /+.

Homeless Meal at Grace ► ► ► ► Wednesday, Dec. 14, Help needed with food prep. Sign-up on our Kiosk.

Annual Congregational Meeting ► ► ► ► Sunday, Jan. 22.

Social Ministry Collections ► ► ► ► ���� Mitten Tree Hats, Mittens, Scarves for men, women & children. These will be given to the Salvation Army. Collection ends Dec. 18. Coordinator: Darilee Nelson, 222-4929.

���� Pudding Boxes Large boxes of instant pudding will be collected in a box underneath the Mitten Tree. These will be used for the East Side Community Center at Truax Christmas food boxes. Collection ends Dec. 18. Coordinator: Darilee Nelson, 222-4929

���� The Road Home We are adopting four families. A parent using their services has on their list a clothing item and a toy/personal request for each of their children. We “adopt” the family, and to protect confidentiality, assign each a code number. Sign up on poster in the Gathering Space. Bring unwrapped gifts to Messiah collection by Dec. 11. Coordinator: Diane Iverson, 242-0462.

���� Domestic Abuse Intervention Services D.A.I.S. Gift needs are listed on a poster in the Gathering Space. The gifts will be for people that come into the shelter after the wish lists

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Office and Contact Information

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OPP?S4 E+*?A .............. ourchurch@messiahchurch.com

OPP?S4 C=5546/=8948S4 D5=/ B=_ ...............outside the main front entrance

W4`6?@4 ....................... messiahchurch.com

OPP?S4 H=Q56 .................. Monday - Friday ......................................... 9:00 *+ - 12:00 /+

P8A64B ............................. Jeff Vanden Heuvel .................... pastorjeff@messiahchurch.com

B5A=9DAA M898NDB .......................Tim Coulthart ....................................... timc@messiahchurch.com

C44B:=9864B 4O W4BA7=P 89: M5A=Q ...................................................................... Clyde Nyhus .................................... music@messiahchurch.com

C44B:=9864B 4O C7=>:BD9’A 89: F8<=>? M=9=A6B? .................. Elizabeth Crummy .................. familyministry@messiahchurch.com

C44B:=9864B 4O Y4567 89: F8<=>? M=9=A6B? ....................... Teresa Palumbo .................................... youth@messiahchurch.com

C44B:=9864B 4O ER89ND>=A<, OOO=QD S C4<<59=Q86=49A ...................... Annette Durkin ........................ evangelism@messiahchurch.com

C44B:=9864B 4O SD9=4B A:5>6 M=9=A6B? ............................................................ Keith Schlesinger .................... adultministry@messiahchurch.com

D=BDQ64B 4O PBDAQ744> .......... Bobbie Rogers ........................... preschool@messiahchurch.com

V=:D4 SPDQ=8>=A6 .......................... Steve Cheramy .....................................video@messiahchurch.com

F8Q=>=6=DA M898NDB ....................Tim Martinson ...............................building@messiahchurch.com

WD::=9N D8? AAA=A6896 .................................................................... Wendy Bailey .................................. wendy@messiahchurch.com

J89=64B=8> SDBR=QDA ............................................................. Larry Kaltenberg

Monday, December 12

Pastor's Day Off

Preschool Meets ........................... 9:00-11:30 *+

Boy Scouts Troop #132 .......................... 6:30 /+

Tuesday, December 13

Pastor's Day Off

EMMCA Senior Meal .............................. 12:00 /+

Divine Yoga .................................................. 5:30 /+

Church Council Meeting ........................ 6:45 /+

Wednesday, December 14

Preschool Meets ........................... 9:00-11:30 *+

YOW Youth on Wednesdays ................ 6:30 /+

ENA Anniversary Planning ..................... 7:00 /+

Thursday, December 15

Pew Keepers .............................................. 10:00 *+

EMMCA Senior Meal .............................. 12:00 /+

GS Troop #1174 ......................................... 4:30 /+

GS Brownies # 2749 ................................. 5:45 /+

GS Troop #2906 ......................................... 6:00 /+

Choir Rehearsal .......................................... 7:30 /+

Column Articles Due-January............. 10:00 /+

Friday, December 16

Preschool Meets ........................................ 9:00 *+

Saturday, December 17

MLC Staff Meeting .................................... 8:00 *+

Line Dancing Class .................................... 9:30 *+

Worship Service ........................................... 5:00 /+

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18

Worship Service ......................................... 8:15 *+

NO Sunday School

Worship Service ......................................... 10:30 *+

Monona Senior Chorus ........................... 2:00 /+

Venture Crew #132 ................................... 6:15 /+

TCDE WFFG

Dec 12-18, 2016