GATHERING & ADORATION
*PRELUDE “Come, You People of the Promise,” Worshipbook #130
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
Scott, Colleen, and Jackson Redfield
…and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the LORD in righteousness” (Malachi 3:2b-3).
In a world driven by a passion to maintain the status quo, we choose to live with a passion for God’s peace, to listen to those who call us to righteousness, and to submit ourselves to God’s grace, that we might be refined and purified until we reflect God’s love throughout the earth.
We light this candle of peace…
Light the second candle of the Advent wreath
*SING TO THE LORD “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Worshipbook #120
WELCOMING OUR MISSIONARIES The Smiths
RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)
Offertory – “How Many Kings”
Today, we encourage the older children to remain in worship.
THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR OTHERS & OURSELVES
LUKE 1:26-38 | EPHESIANS 2:8-10 Hazel Atwell
MESSAGE Mary Didn’t Know… She Was “Favored”
OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING
SING TO THE LORD “God with Us”
THE HOUR IS OVER! LET US BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
INTO THE WORLD’S DARKNESS!
SAINT LUCIA’S INVITATION
With the help of God, may we, like young Lucia, find the courage to let Christ’s light shine through us!
*SING TO THE LORD “My Soul Proclaims the Lord My God”
(To the tune of Amazing Grace)
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*Please stand if able.