GATHERING & ADORATION
*PRELUDE “Joy to the World,” Worshipbook #146
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
Annie Carrington & Hannah Jean Swanson
From deep in the past… The desperate need of the people of earth for flourishing and peace will receive their fulfillment.
While fear, anxiety, misinformation, and suspicion surround us on every side, we choose to watch and wait in hope,
preparing our hearts to notice and cooperate with God’s grace already at work in our midst.
We light this candle of hope…
Light the first candle of the Advent wreath
*SING TO THE LORD “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” Worshipbook #147
THE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)
Offertory – “Christmas Offering”
On Communion Sunday, we encourage our older children
to remain with us for Holy Communion.
THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…
LUKE 1:26-38 Trey Carrington
SPECIAL MUSIC “Mary Did You Know”
Kris & Renée Magnuson
MESSAGE Mary Didn’t Know… What Was Going On
OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING
COME TO THE TABLE!
Invitation to the Table
Prayers for Others & Ourselves
*Affirmation of our Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Consecration of the Bread & Cup
Receiving the Bread & Cup
Sing to the Lord – “Noel”
THE HOUR IS OVER! LET THE SERVICE BEGIN!
*SING TO THE LORD “My Soul Proclaims the Lord My God”
(To the tune of Amazing Grace)
My soul proclaims the Lord my God; My Spirit sings His praise!
He looks on me; He lifts me up; And gladness fills my days
All nations now will share my joy; His gifts He has outpoured;
His little one He has made great; I magnify the Lord
Magnificat, Magnificat, Magnificat, Praise God!
Praise God, Praise God, Praise God, Praise God,
Magnificat, Praise God
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*Please stand if able.