Hope Worship – December 17, 2023

With the announcement by the angel Gabriel, the clock ticks in anticipation of God fulfilling the promise He had made thousands of years earlier. A son of the woman would be born to crush the head of the ancient serpent. A king would be born to reign on David’s throne. And He would begin His saving mission in the womb of a young woman named Mary. Today, the season of Advent takes a joyful turn – we know the celebration of Jesus’ coming will soon take place! May the joy of His arrival meet us in the worries and cares of life lived as broken people in a broken world. Today’s message is “He’s Coming!” based on Luke 1:26-56.

8:00 Traditional Service

10:27 Contemporary Service

Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

Liturgical portions from Lutheran Service Book, Matins. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License #000012403.

“My Soul Now Magnifies the Lord,” text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.

“Once He Came in Blessing,” text (stanzas 2-3) © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.

All music in our Contemporary Service is performed under Hope’s CCLI Copyright License 2956118 and CCLI Streaming Plus License 21360672.