*SING TO THE LORD “Come, You People of the Promise” Worshipbook #130
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here!
Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew.
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Laura Dorunda &
Phyllis Jamieson
From the flurry of holiday busyness,
We come longing for peace,
Yearning for lasting joy,
Hoping to find our rest in God.
From full calendars and hectic schedules,
We come to taste the Bread of Life,
Drink the cup of blessing,
Sing the songs of Advent hope.
From the worry of our days,
We come to be set free,
Be made new,
Follow the Prince of Peace, the joy of every longing heart.
Light the second candle of the Advent wreath
*SING TO THE LORD “Noel”
PRAYER
BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)
Offertory – “My Grown Up Christmas List” Soloist, Gladys Archer
Pianist, Kris Magnuson
Cello, CJ Archer
ISAIAH 11:1-10; & ROMANS 15:4-7, 13 Martha Roberts
MESSAGE My Grown up Christmas List …
And Time Would Heal All Wounds
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Table | Prayers for Others & Ourselves
*Affirmation of our Faith – The Apostles’ Creed (Projected)
I believe in God, the Father almighty
Maker of Heaven and Earth
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the Virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried
He descended into hades
The third day he rose again from the dead
He ascended into Heaven
And sitteth on the right hand of God
the Father Almighty
From thence he shall come
to judge the quick and the dead
I believe in the Holy Spirit
The holy Christian Church
The communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body,
And the life everlasting. Amen.
Consecration of the Bread & Cup
Receiving the Bread & Cup
*SONG – “Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)” & “Great Are You Lord”
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!
*BENEDICTION
*SING TO THE LORD “Joy to the World,” Worshipbook #146, vv. 3 & 4
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*Please stand if able.