Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 2

nd Street NW - Watertown, South Dakota

Website: https://lcoorwatertown.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcoor/

First Sunday in Advent

Sunday, November 29, 2020, 8:30am

Welcome and introduction of the theme of the day.

Lighting of the Advent Candle (Video Clip)

Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness

Blessed be God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, whose forgiveness is sure and whose steadfast love endures forever. Amen.

Together let us honestly and humbly confess that we have not lived as God desires.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Loving and forgiving God, we confess that we are held captive by sin. In spite of our best efforts, we have gone astray. We have not welcomed the stranger; we have not loved our neighbor; we have not been Christ to one another. Restore us, O God. Wake us up and turn us from our sin. Renew us each day in the light of Christ. Amen. People of God, hear this glad news: by God’s endless grace your sins are forgiven, and you are free—free from all that holds you back and free to live in the peaceable realm of God. May you

be strengthened in God’s love, ☩ comforted by Christ’s peace, and accompanied with the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Song “Come Emmanuel”

Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection awaken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Lesson Isaiah 64:1-9 1O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence—2as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil—to make your name known to your adversaries, so that the nations might tremble at your presence! 3When you did awesome deeds that we did not expect, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. 4From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him. 5You meet those who gladly do right, those who remember you in your ways. But you were angry, and we sinned; because you hid yourself we transgressed. 6We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. 7There is no one who calls on your name, or attempts to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. 8Yet, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. 9Do not be exceedingly angry, O LORD, and do not remember iniquity forever. Now consider, we are all your people.

Gospel Mark 13:24-37

[Jesus said:] 24“In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. 27Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. 28“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 32“But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, 36or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. 37And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Pastor Dan Ofstehage

Song of the Day “Awake My Soul”

Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Offering Text to Give: 605-250-6765

Prayers of the Church Hospitalized/Ill: Paisley Neal, Dawn Johnson, Everett Fisk, Doug Schimmel, Al Raeder, Nettie Austin, Lacey Lambert, John Stonebarger, Duane Niles, Bev Owen, Drake Rounds, Jean Wilkinson, sister of Nancy (Darwin) Brinkman Jane Vequist, sister of Joan Hakeman Violet Mundhanke, mother of Janet (Dale) Even McKayla Overby, granddaughter of Kevin & Linda Schoepp Megan Simmons, niece of Pam Luckhurst Ray Ohlrogge, brother of Linda (Kevin) Schoepp Duane Ohlrogge, brother of Linda (Kevin) Schoepp Audrey Mogard, grandmother of Nicole (Chuck) Mettler Todd McGillivary, son of Marv & Joyce McGillivary Keith, brother of Donna (Gene) Gast Myron Sliper, uncle of Jeanie (Russell) Berndt Bev Stormo, mother of Kim (Ken) Turbak Susan Lorenz, sister of Mary Jo Manzey Avery West, granddaughter of Deb Larson Barb Iverson, friend of Ken & Renae Madison MaryAnn McAtee, mother of Anne (Heath) Rylance Josh Anderson, grandson of Terri Bruner

Deaths: Jack Thomas, father of Warren (Audrey) Thomas Larry Gearman, brother of Loren (Johnna) Gearman Darlaine Piechowski, mother of Michelle (Greg) Whitlock

Baptisms: Mauer Tyler Miller, son of Matthew & Erika Miller (11/27) Quinn Marie Thompson, daughter of Kody & Amber Thompson (11/27)

The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Song “Our God”

Call to Service Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God!

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Serving This Morning Preaching: Pastor Dan Ofstehage; Presiding: Pastor Kent Stillson Thank you to our Worship Team today! Sound & Projection: Pete Juba, Robbyn Givens

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Nov. 29th- Dec. 6thDrop off at:

Lutheran Church of Our RedeemerEast-Central CASA

Watertown Nutrition, IncGather

Wishard Insurance

"All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them."

Benefitting children served by East-Central CASAHosted by LCOOR YOUTH

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD

Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362 Email: office@lcoorwatertown.org

Web: https://lcoorwatertown.org

Staff Pastors Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor Dan Ofstehage, Associate Pastor

Worship & Music Coordinator Robbyn Givens

Welcoming & Caring Ministries Twila Schmitt

Administrative Secretary Jodi Spilde

Business Manager Jodi Spilde

Youth Director Philip Lickei

Christian Education Director Christy Crook

Preschool Nikki Landmark, Director/Teacher Wendy Kruger, Paraprofessional

Custodian Adam Lauseng

Janitorial Marilyn Byer and Jodi Pearson

Saturday Service: Mask “Expected” Service At the request of the Saturday night

worship service leadership, the LCOOR Church Council has designated the 5:30pm service a “MASK EXPECTED” service. This will remain in effect, until we get beyond the pandemic. For three weeks, the Saturday worship ushers have handed out masks to those not wearing them, and all have agreed.

If you are concerned about your health and this virus, you may want to attend the Saturday service. With fewer in attendance, you can spread out easily. And all will be wearing masks.

Longest Night Worship Service Monday, December 21 6:00pm

This service will also be Live Streamed.

THIS WEEK: Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 SUNDAY November 29

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8:30am Contemporary Worship Service NO Church School 9:30am Sandwich Ministry 10:30am Traditional Worship Service 1-5 p.m. Advent Tour of Nativities

MONDAY November 30th

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 7:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)

TUESDAY December 1st

10:00am Prayer Shawl Group 11:00am Pastor Text Study 1:30pm Staff Meeting 5pm Bible Study Group

5:45pm Education Committee Meeting 7pm Drama Study Club

WEDNESDAY December 2nd

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 12:15pm Men’s Lunch 1-5pm Advent Tour of Nativities 5:30pm Church School 6:30pm W.O.W. Worship 7:15pm 7/8 Confirmation Workshop #8 7:15pm Advent Tour of Nativities 7:30pm HS Deeper

THURSDAY December 3rd

5:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)

FRIDAY December 4th

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry

SATURDAY Holy Communion Dec. 5th

1-5 p.m. Advent Tour of Nativities 5:30pm Worship

SUNDAY Holy Communion Dec. 6th

“Stockings of Hope” items return Deadline 8:30am Contemporary Worship Service 9:30am Church School 9:30am Sandwich Ministry 10:30am Traditional Worship Service 1-5pm Advent Tour of Nativities

Pick Up Your Advent Devotional Let’s unite our hearts this Advent by reading daily devotions together. Advent booklets are available to all at the Welcome Center.

“Advent Tour of Nativities” Join us in the Great Hall for our “Advent Tour of Nativities” featuring Nativities from LCOOR members. The Fellowship Committee will host the event on Nov. 29, Dec. 2, 5 and 6 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Face coverings and proper physical distancing will be required. Free Admission. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Salvation Army Food Pantry.

Mission of the Month One Roof Program at the Salvation Army The Salvation Army’s goal is to provide resources that go beyond meeting immediate physical needs. There is a caseworker on site that works with those in need, helping set goals and a timeline to meet those goals. The ultimate goal is to help with lifestyle changes in order to become self-sustaining.

Scandinavian Bake Sale to Support Camp

NeSoDak Pre-Order a choice of 3 different Treat

Trays ($12.50 | $25 | $50) Or order Pumpkin Pie, Almond Cake with Chocolate Ganache, Lingonberry Bundt Cake or Lefse (1 Dozen Rounds) each $15 *fliers available at the Welcome Center*

Order by calling NeSoDak at 605-947-4440 or online at LOSD.ORG/BAKESALE

Winter Wonderland – Visit the LCOOR display

at Stokes-Thomas City Park Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6-9pm through the weekend after Christmas.

Parking Lot Christmas Caroling Join us for Parking Lot Christmas Caroling Sunday, December 20th from 4 – 5 p.m. We’ll raise our voices together, separately, in joyous song. Singers from the congregation will lead us in singing Christmas Carols over the church’s FM transmitter. You will be handed a song sheet as you enter the parking lot so you and your family can sing along. Just tune your radio to FM 88.7 and sing along!

“Stockings of Hope” Project

Benefitting children served by East-Central CASA

Items Needed: * Stockings * Any new stuffer for

boys or girls ages birth – 18 *

Bring to the church by December 6th.

Attendance & Offering

Sunday, November 15th

Live Stream –232

Wednesday, November 18th

- (6:30) 101

Saturday, November 21st

- (5:30) 25

Sunday, November 22nd

- (8:30) 98, (10:30) 27

Offering

General Fund: $8,381.50; Other Missions: $325.00 Church School: $21.00; Care Fund: $750.00

Thanksgiving: $70.00

Simply Giving Offering (11/16 – 11/20)

General Fund: $8,223.08; Debt Reduction: $166.00; Mission of the Month: $107.00; Other Missions: $279.97

Poinsettias Order a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one or to the glory of God. Order slips can be found at the Welcome Center and in the Church Office.

These lovely red poinsettias will beautify the sanctuary for our Christmas Eve worship services. You may take them home following the 10pm worship service on Christmas Eve. Cost of each poinsettia is $15.00