Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Listen! Hear the voice of God calling out across the ages.
People We make a way across the valleys, the mountains, and the plains, to hear the Lord.
Leader: And, like a shepherd God tenderly gathers us together, and says,
People: "Comfort, O, comfort my people."
Leader: The grass withers and the flower fades;
People: But the word of our God will stand forever!
Hymn of Praise CH 125 "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" ALL
Lighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
O God, You call to us from the wild places, and from the inner chambers of our hearts.
We come in answer to your call. We come in prayer and praise to prepare for your love at work in our world. Reveal your glory that we may see it together. Inspire us to seek your kingdom on earth in our time. And hear us as we pray the prayer our Lord taught his disciples, Our Father...
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn CH 295 "In This Very Room" ALL
Prayers of the People
Lighting of the Advent Wreath (for slides)
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11
(Text below for reference use only. Do not print in bulletin.)
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her
that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” 6 A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. 9 Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings;[a] lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings,[b] lift it up, do not fear;
say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!" 10 See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.
Sermon
Communion Hymn CH 452 "Here I am, Lord" sts. 1&3
Sermon
Communion Hymn CH 452 "Here I am, Lord" sts. 1&3
Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper and Offering
Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation CH 455 "You Have Called Me" sts. 1 & 2
Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
10:40 AM Service Order
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music "Open Our Eyes, Lord" (Maranatha Spiral book)Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Listen! Hear the voice of God calling out across the ages.
People We make a way across the valleys, the mountains, and the plains, to hear the Lord.
Leader: And, like a shepherd God tenderly gathers us together, and says,
People: "Comfort, O, comfort my people."
Leader: The grass withers and the flower fades;
People: But the word of our God will stand forever!
People We make a way across the valleys, the mountains, and the plains, to hear the Lord.
Leader: And, like a shepherd God tenderly gathers us together, and says,
People: "Comfort, O, comfort my people."
Leader: The grass withers and the flower fades;
People: But the word of our God will stand forever!
Hymn of Praise: CH 125 "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" ALL
Lighting of the Candles
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
O God, You call to us from the wild places, and from the inner chambers of our hearts.
We come in answer to your call. We come in prayer and praise to prepare for your love at work in our world. Reveal your glory that we may see it together. Inspire us to seek your kingdom on earth in our time. And hear us as we pray the prayer our Lord taught his disciples, Our Father...
Turning to God in Prayer
Moments of Fellowship and GreetingJoys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn: CH 295 "In This Very Room" ALL
Prayers of the People
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Carol: Number 128....One Candle is Lit....stanza 2
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Candle Meaning:
We light this candle
to proclaim the coming
of the light of God
into the world.
With the coming of this light there is PEACE.
Acolyte lights one candle.
Acolyte lights one candle.
For Christ is called the Prince of Peace,
Christ's name is also Immanuel, God with us.
The presence of Christ gives us PEACE day by day.
Musical Reflection
Musical Reflection
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11
(Text below for reference use only. Do not print in bulletin.)
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her
that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” 6 A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. 9 Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings;[a] lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings,[b] lift it up, do not fear;
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her
that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” 6 A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. 9 Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings;[a] lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings,[b] lift it up, do not fear;
say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!" 10 See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.
Choir Voluntary
Children's Moment & Blessing
Sermon
Sharing at the Lord's Table
Call to Communion Communion Hymn: CH 452 "Here I am, Lord" sts. 1&3
Invitation to Share the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion.
Please hold the elements as we partake in unison.
Call to Offering
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH 455 "You Have Called Me" sts. 1 & 2
Benediction
Choral Response CH 143 "Joy to the World" st. 1
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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