We Three Kings Three Ancient Monarchs Whose Reigns Directly Related to the Coming of Christ DAVID ….. HEROD …. AUGUSTUS
December 9, 2020
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Prelude “Jesus Came, The Heavens Adoring” (setting: expt. J. Brauer)
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
An Advent Approach Psalm 2 P Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One. C “Let us break their chains,” they say, “and throw off their fetters.” P The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. Then He rebukes them in His anger and terrifies them in His wrath, saying, C “I have installed My King on Zion, my holy hill.” P I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. Ask of me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. You will rule them with an iron scepter; You will dash them to pieces like pottery.” C Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned you rulers of the earth. P Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for His wrath can flare up in a moment. C Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
Scripture Reading Zechariah 9:9-12, 14-17a
Psalmody Psalm 47 Malachi 3:1–7b P Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. C For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome, a great King over all the earth. P He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. C He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob whom He loved. P God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. C Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. P For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm. C God is King over the nations; God sits on His holy throne. P The nobles of the nations gather as the people of the God of Abraham. C For the kings of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.
Scripture Reading Matthew 2:1-18
Theme Hymn – Christmas Kings tune: We Three Kings 1 Christmas kings of antiquity, Humbly bow, the Savior to see. King forever, failing never, Ruler of all is He! Refrain Oh, Christ the Savior, Christ the Lord, Christ by heav’n and earth adored! Come and praise Him, anthems raise Him, Praise the King with one accord!
2 Jealous ruler, Herod the Great, Hear the news the sages relate: Israel’s King has come to bring us Victory over hate. Refrain
Advent Dialogue – KING HEROD
Offering – may be placed in plates near exits
Advent Prayer
Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by They name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Benediction C Amen.
What Child is This LSB 370 1 What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the king, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary!
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me, for you; Hail, hail the Word made flesh, The babe, the son of Mary!
3 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh; Come, peasant, king, to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Raise, raise the song on high, The virgin sings her lullaby; Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The babe, the son of Mary!
Postlude “Beautiful Savior” (setting: W. Brusick)
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Steve Eaton PO Box 925, Sequim, Washington 98382 Rev. Roger Stites December 9, 2020 – 6 p.m. Janice Moored, Organist
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