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“Being a Christan in a lifestyle and more.” -Anonymous
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Welcome to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Cedar Crest, New Mexico! We are so happy to have you here with us at worship. Our worship service includes God’s Holy Word and Sacrament each Sunday. We preach Christ as our crucified and risen Savior. With angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify God’s Holy name and thank Him for His gifts, especially Christ’s work on the cross that we might be saved and receive Eternal life
3rd Sunday in Advent Dec. 14th, 2025 Divine 1 Welcome to the Lord’s House. The Sanctuary is a place of worship. Please take this time to spiritually prepare yourself for worship. Lighting of the Advent Candle in Joy. Please be seated for the announcements. We encourage you to bring flowers to adorn the altar as commemorations of important holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries Stand Hymn of Invocation “Hark the Glad Sound” LSB 349- all vs The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Kneel/Sit Silence for reflection on God’s Word and for self-examination. P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. Stand Service of the Word Introit Psalm 71:14–18; antiphon: Philippians 4:4 P Rejoice in the Lord always;
Kyrie LSB 152 P In peace let us pray to the Lord.
P For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.
P For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.
P For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.
P Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
We don’t sing Gloria in Excelsis during advent. This is Angel’s song at Christmas.
Salutation and Collect of the Day P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, we implore You to hear our prayers and to lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen.
Sit Old Testament Reading Isaiah 35:1–10 1The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; R This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Psalm Psalm 146; antiphon: v. 5 P 1Praise the Lord! P 3Put not your trust in princes, P 5Blessèd is he whose help is the God of Jacob, P 7who executes justice for the oppressed, The Lord sets the prisoners free; C 10The Lord will reign forever,
Epistle James 5:7–11 7Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. R This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Stand Alleluia and Verse LSB 156
Holy Gospel Matthew 11:2–15 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the eleventh chapter.
2When John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. 6And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” 7As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, 11Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. 13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” P This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Sit Hymn of the Day “The Advent of Our King” LSB 331- vs 1,2,5,6
Sermon “Repent, the Kingdom of God is at Hand.” -Pastor Mike Feuer
Stand Nicene Creed C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer of the Church
Share the Peace
Sit Offering Instrumental
Stand Offertory LSB 159
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