Come, Be Born in Us, O Lord!
GATHERING & ADORATION
PRELUDE “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
Worshipbook #120
WELCOME
ISAIAH 7 & MATTHEW 1 | LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Our Young Single & Married Adults
We have been looking for a sign.
Emmanuel—God with us.
We have been waiting for a savior.
Emmanuel—God with us.
The time is near—can it be?
Emmanuel—God with us.
Come let us worship the God of sign,
wonder, and promise.
*SING TO THE LORD “Noel”
*PRAYER
RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)
Offertory – “Christmas Offering”
*“Doxology,” Worshipbook #48
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost, Amen
THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…
MATTHEW 1:18-24 (Donovan Davies)
SONG “Emmanuel”
MESSAGE Remembering Joseph
OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Table
Prayers for Others & Ourselves
*Affirmation of our Faith – The Apostles’ Creed (below)
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
Sing to the Lord – “While We Are Waiting, Come,” Worshipbook #773.
OUR TIME TOGETHER IS OVER. LET THE SERVICE BEGIN!
*SING TO THE LORD “Joy to the World! The Lord is Come,” Worshipbook #146, vv. 3 & 4
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE