January 3, 2016 ORDER Christmas 2

THEME:

Scripture: 

8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:
 Leader: 
People: 

Hymn of Praise:  

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

  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn 

Prayers of the People

Scripture: 

Sermon

Communion Hymn:

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

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:

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!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music:

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:

Call to Worship

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: 

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: 

Benediction

Choral Response 

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude

January 3, 2016 PREP Christmas 2

Theme: Let There Be Light

Sound Notes:

Reference Scriptures:  
John 1:(1-9), 10-18
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.
He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light.
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him.
He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him.
But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God,
who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.
(John testified to him and cried out, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'")
From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known. 

Jeremiah 31:7-14
For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel."
See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.
With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock."
For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him.
They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again.
Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.
I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the LORD.

Psalm 147:12-20 
Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!
For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.
He grants peace within your borders; he fills you with the finest of wheat.
He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.
He gives snow like wool; he scatters frost like ashes.
He hurls down hail like crumbs-- who can stand before his cold?
He sends out his word, and melts them; he makes his wind blow, and the waters flow.
He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and ordinances to Israel.
He has not dealt thus with any other nation; they do not know his ordinances. Praise the LORD!

Call To Worship:

Leader: A new year is here and God is with us.

People: In loving and in caring, in hoping and expecting,

Leader: God is with us and never lets us go.

People: God live in us, God live with us, God live through us.Leader: Let us worship God together!

Invocation:

God of all years,  keep us faithful through the days that lie ahead. Keep us caring in the pain that fills your world. Keep us serving as we seek to do your will. Live in us. Live with us. Live through us as we pray, Our Father,

Hymn Suggestions:

Opening Music:

Hymn of Praise:

Prayer Hymn:

Communion Hymn:

Hymn of Invitation:

Closing Music:

December 27, 2015 ORDER Christmas 1

THEME:

Scripture: 

8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:
Leader: We gather wondering, People: 'Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?'
Leader: We will find the Babe in the laughter of children,
People: In the wisdom of grandparents.Leader: We gather asking, 
People: 'where will we find the Child of Christmas?'Leader: We will find the Child where the needy are gifted with hope,
People: where the oppressed are set free.
Leader: We gather wanting to know, 
People:  'where will we find the Christ who has come for us?'
 Leader: We will find our Hope  where fear is overwhelmed by grace,
People:  and all people are overwhelmed by joy.
 
Hymn of Praise:   CH 170 How Great Our Joy

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

God of all time, you break into the darkness of this world

with the glorious light of your presence. 

Your light makes your love for the world visible

in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Saviour. 

Your light guided those gift-bearing travelers from afar

to find the Christ-child. 

Your light leads us to you, now revealed in the risen Christ. 

Accept our worship as it arises from hearts and minds

in awe over your gift to us of pure love.

With Christ we pray, Our Father....

  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn  Video- Born in Bethlehem

Prayers of the People

Scripture: 

Sermon

Communion Hymn:  CH 151 The First Noel

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

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 167 Go Tell It On the Mountain

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!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music: CH 134 Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:  CH 170 How Great Our Joy

Call to Worship
Leader: We gather wondering, 
People: 'Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?'
Leader: We will find the Babe in the laughter of children,
People: In the wisdom of grandparents.Leader: We gather asking, 
People: 'where will we find the Child of Christmas?'Leader: We will find the Child where the needy are gifted with hope,
People: where the oppressed are set free.
Leader: We gather wanting to know, 
People:  'where will we find the Christ who has come for us?'
 Leader: We will find our Hope  where fear is overwhelmed by grace,
People:  and all people are overwhelmed by joy.
 

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

God of all time, you break into the darkness of this world

with the glorious light of your presence. 

Your light makes your love for the world visible

in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Saviour. 

Your light guided those gift-bearing travelers from afar

to find the Christ-child. 

Your light leads us to you, now revealed in the risen Christ. 

Accept our worship as it arises from hearts and minds

in awe over your gift to us of pure love.

With Christ we pray, Our Father....

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  Video- Born in Bethlehem

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn:  CH 151 The First Noel

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: CH 167 Go Tell It On the Mountain

Benediction

Choral Response CH 115 There's Something about that Name

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude

December 27, 2015 PREP Christmas 1

Theme: Our Overflowing Cup-the Delight of Sharing

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.

Sound Notes:

Reference Scriptures:  Matthew 2:1-12
2:1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,

2:2 asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."

2:3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him;

2:4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.

2:5 They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

2:6 'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'"

2:7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared.

2:8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage."

2:9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was.

2:10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.

2:11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

Call To Worship:

Leader: We gather wondering, 
People: 'Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?'
Leader: We will find the Babe in the laughter of children,
People: In the wisdom of grandparents.Leader: We gather asking, 
People: 'where will we find the Child of Christmas?'Leader: We will find the Child where the needy are gifted with hope,
People: where the oppressed are set free.
Leader: We gather wanting to know, 
People:  'where will we find the Christ who has come for us?'Leader: We will find our Hope  where fear is overwhelmed by grace,
People:  and all people are overwhelmed by joy.

Invocation:

God of all time, you break into the darkness of this world

with the glorious light of your presence. 

Your light makes your love for the world visible

in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Saviour. 

Your light guided those gift-bearing travelers from afar

to find the Christ-child. 

Your light leads us to you, now revealed in the risen Christ. 

Accept our worship as it arises from hearts and minds

in awe over your gift to us of pure love.

In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen

— Moira Laidlaw,

Hymn Suggestions:

Opening Music: CH 134 Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Hymn of Praise: Ch 170 How Great Our Joy

Prayer Hymn:Video- Born in Bethlehem

Communion Hymn:CH 151 The First Noel

Hymn of Invitation:CH 167 Go Tell It On the Mountain

Closing Music: CH 115 There's Something about that Name

December 20, 2015 ORDER Advent 4

THEME: Love's Promise Alive


Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.

ONE SERVICE TODAY
Christmas Breakfast at 9:30am. 

Scripture:  Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)
1:39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country,

1:40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.

1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit

1:42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

1:43 And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me?

1:44 For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy.

1:45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord."

1:46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord,

1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

1:48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

1:49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

1:50 His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

1:51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

1:52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly;

1:53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.

1:54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,

1:55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music: CH# 134 "Emmanuel, Emmanuel" 

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:  Chalice #164 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice! ALL

Call to Worship
Leader 1: Christians, all your Lord is coming,
Leader 2: Hope for peace is now at hand.
People: Let there be no hesitation, walk in faith where life demands.

Leader 1: Bear the word that God has given,
Leader 2: Share the birth that stirs your soul.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Christ will come and make you whole!

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

Lord, our hearts long for a time when every place will be filled at your feast, every hope renewed, every mind at peace and every heart filled with love. We prepare for Your coming with open minds and softened hearts. We trust in Your healing spirit and redemptive love, as we continue to pray, Our Father...

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  Video-Born in Bethlehem

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: Chalice 161 I Wonder as I Wander sts. 1,2,4

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Installation of New Deacons

Hymn of Invitation: CH 147 Away in a Manger  ALL

Benediction

Choral Response CH#115 "There's Something about that Name"

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude

December 20, 2015 PREP Advent 4

Theme: Love's Promise Alive

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.

Sound Notes:

Reference Scriptures:  Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)
1:39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country,

1:40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.

1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit

1:42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

1:43 And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me?

1:44 For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy.

1:45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord."

1:46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord,

1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

1:48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

1:49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

1:50 His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

1:51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

1:52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly;

1:53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.

1:54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,

1:55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."

Call To Worship:
Leader 1: Christians, all your Lord is coming,
Leader 2: Hope for peace is now at hand.
People: Let there be no hesitation, walk in faith where life demands.

Leader 1: Bear the word that God has given,
Leader 2: Share the birth that stirs your soul.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Christ will come and make you whole!

Invocation:

Lord, gathered around your table, our hearts long for a time when every place will be filled at your feast, every hope renewed, every mind at peace and every heart filled with love. We prepare for Your advent with searching minds and contrite hearts, trusting in Your healing spirit and redemptive love, as we continue to pray, Our Father...

Hymn Suggestions:

Opening Music:

Hymn of Praise:

Prayer Hymn:

Communion Hymn:

Hymn of Invitation:

Closing Music:

December 13, 2015 ORDER Advent 3

THEME: The Full Cup of Joy

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.


Reference Scriptures:  Zephaniah 3:14-20
3:14 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem!

3:15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more.

3:16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak.

3:17 The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing

3:18 as on a day of festival. I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it.

3:19 I will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.

3:20 At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the LORD.

8:30 AM Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:
Leader 1: Christians, all our Lord is coming,
Leader 2: He will rise up from the dead.
People: Lift the cup! Our sin forgiven, bless the host and eat this bread.

Leader 1: Mend the ways where peace is broken,
Leader 2: Give yourselves to true Shalom.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Dwell as one in church and home.

Hymn of Praise:  CH #159 "There's a Song in the Air" st. 1

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
Holy God, giver of the perfect gift, we find ourselves today, entering your house. We see that you are holding in your hands a gift that is for us. We know it will be perfect and we let our anticipation rise. Our imaginations race. We know we won't guess, we can't imagine, all that you hold in your hands and heart for us. We know, too, the joy of being your beloved children. So before we surge in around you and try to overwhelm you with our delight, we will take a deep breath and pray, Our Father..... 

  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn CH #162 "What Child is This?"  sts. 1,2

Prayers of the People

Scripture:  Zephaniah 3:14-20

Lighting the Advent Wreath-JOY

Sermon

Communion Hymn:"His Name is Wonderful" sts. 1,2, & 4

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

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: "Born in Bethlehem" Video

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!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music: CH# 134 "Emmanuel, EMmanuel" 

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:  CH #159 "There's a Song in the Air" st. 1

Call to Worship
Leader 1: Christians, all our Lord is coming,
Leader 2: He will rise up from the dead.
People: Lift the cup! Our sin forgiven, bless the host and eat this bread.

Leader 1: Mend the ways where peace is broken,
Leader 2: Give yourselves to true Shalom.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Dwell as one in church and home.
 

Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Holy God, giver of the perfect gift, we find ourselves today, entering your house. We see that you are holding in your hands a gift that is for us. We know it will be perfect and we let our anticipation rise. Our imaginations race. We know we won't guess, we can't imagine, all that you hold in your hands and heart for us. We know, too, the joy of being your beloved children. So before we surge in around you and try to overwhelm you with our delight, we will take a deep breath and pray, Our Father..... 

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn CH #162 "What Child is This?"  sts. 1,2

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Lighting the Advent Wreath-JOY

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn:"His Name is Wonderful" sts. 1,2, & 4

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: "Born in Bethlehem" Video

Benediction

Choral Response  CH#115 "There's Something about that Name"

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude

December 13, 2015 PREP Advent 3

Theme: The Full Cup of Joy

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.

Sound Notes:

Reference Scriptures:  Zephaniah 3:14-20
3:14 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem!

3:15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more.

3:16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak.

3:17 The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing

3:18 as on a day of festival. I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it.

3:19 I will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.

3:20 At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the LORD.

Call To Worship:
Leader 1: Christians, all our Lord is coming,
Leader 2: He will rise up from the dead.
People: Lift the cup! Our sin forgiven, bless the host and eat this bread.

Leader 1: Mend the ways where peace is broken,
Leader 2: Give yourselves to true Shalom.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Dwell as one in church and home.

Invocation:
Holy God, giver of the perfect gift, we find ourselves today, entering your house. We see that you are holding in your hands a gift that is for us. We know it will be perfect and we let our anticipation rise. Our imaginations race. We know we won't guess, we can't imagine, all that you hold in your hands and heart for us. We know, too, the joy of being your beloved children. So before we surge in around you and try to overwhelm you with our delight, we will take a deep breath and pray, Our Father.....

Hymn Suggestions:

Opening Music:

Hymn of Praise:

Prayer Hymn:

Communion Hymn:

Hymn of Invitation:

Closing Music:

December 6, 2015 ORDER Advent 2

THEME:  Gifted for Peace

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.


Scripture:  Reference Scriptures:  Luke 1:68-79
  "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.
He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
   And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins. By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."

8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:
 Leader: 
People: 

Hymn of Praise:  

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

  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn 

Prayers of the People

Scripture: 

Sermon

Communion Hymn:

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

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:

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!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music:

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:

Call to Worship

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: 

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: 

Benediction

Choral Response 

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude

December 6, 2015 PREP Advent 2

Theme: Gifted for Peace

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.

Sound Notes:

Reference Scriptures:  Luke 1:68-79
  "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.
He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
   And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins. By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."

Call To Worship:
Leader 1: Christians, all, our Lord is coming,
Leader 2: Calling us to serve in deed.
People: See the ones who hurt and suffer,
Hear the cry and act with speed.
Leader 1: Set all selfish ways behind us,
Leader 2: Hearts purged clean of sin and greed.
People: Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ in us will meet their need!

Invocation:

Holy God,

We long for your peace, and trust in your promise;

we hear your call to turn toward you,

to change our lives and welcome you in.

Meet us here and fill

our minds with your wisdom

and our hearts with your peace,

that our worship together

may open us to the challenge

of your dream of wholeness for all.

In the Name of the One who is coming, we pray, Our Father...

Hymn Suggestions:

Opening Music:

Hymn of Praise:

Prayer Hymn:

Communion Hymn:

Hymn of Invitation:

Closing Music:

November 29, 2015 ORDER Advent 1

THEME: Renewed by Hope

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.

Scriptures:  
Jeremiah 33:14-16
The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.

In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness."


8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:
Reader 1: Christians all, your Lord is coming,
Reader 2: Drawing near in holy birth.
People: Ring the bells and sound the trumpets,
Let your music fill the earth.
Reader 1: Dance and move to show God's glory;
Reader 2: Kneel and pause to hear God's word.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Rise and let your songs be heard!

Hymn of Praise:  CH #163 "Infant Lowly, Infant Holy" 1 & 2

Advent Wreath is assembled

Lighting of the Advent Wreath
 
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

Invocation: 
Blessed are you,  Lord our God; 
You come and redeem your people.
You set the power of salvation in the center of our lives.
Just as you promised long ago through your prophets, you bring
Deliverance from hate, mercy for the fallen, a clean rescue from lives of despair.
We can worship you in this sanctuary, secure in your love.
And you hear us as we pray, Our Father...

  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn CH 145 "Silent Night, Holy Night" 1 & 2

Prayers of the People

Scripture:  Jeremiah 33:14-16

Sermon

Communion Hymn: Born in Bethlehem (video)

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

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 115 "There's Something about that Name"

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!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music: CH #134 "Emmanuel, Emmanuel"

Welcome & Announcements 
 

Call to Worship
Reader 1: Christians all, your Lord is coming,
Reader 2: Drawing near in holy birth.
People: Ring the bells and sound the trumpets,
Let your music fill the earth.
Reader 1: Dance and move to show God's glory;
Reader 2: Kneel and pause to hear God's word.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Rise and let your songs be heard!

 
Hymn of Praise: CH #163 "Infant Lowly, Infant Holy" 1 & 2

Advent Wreath is Assembled.

 

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

Invocation: 
Blessed are you,  Lord our God; 
You come and redeem your people.
You set the power of salvation in the center of our lives.
Just as you promised long ago through your prophets, you bring
Deliverance from hate, mercy for the fallen, a clean rescue from lives of despair.
We can worship you in this sanctuary, secure in your love.
And you hear us as we pray, Our Father...

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  CH 145 "Silent Night, Holy Night" 1 & 2

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: Born in Bethlehem (video)

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: CH 115 "There's Something about that Name"

Benediction

Choral Response CP #224 "We Will Glorify" st. 1

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude

November 29, 2015 PREP Advent 1

Theme: Renewed by Hope

Advent Worship Theme: Renewed, gifted and fulfilled by the full cup of God's promise in Christ.

Sound Notes:

Reference Scriptures: 
Jeremiah 33:14-16
The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.

In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness."

Call To Worship:
Reader 1: Christians all, your Lord is coming,
Reader 2: Drawing near in holy birth.
People: Ring the bells and sound the trumpets,
Let your music fill the earth.
Reader 1: Dance and move to show God's glory;
Reader 2: Kneel and pause to hear God's word.
People: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Rise and let your songs be heard!

Invocation: 
Blessed are you,  Lord our God; 
You come and redeem your people.
You set the power of salvation in the center of our lives.
Just as you promised long ago through your prophets, you bring
Deliverance from hate, mercy for the fallen, a clean rescue from lives of despair.
We can worship you in this sanctuary, secure in your love.
And you hear us as we pray, Our Father...

Hymn Suggestions:

Opening Music:

Hymn of Praise:

Prayer Hymn:

Communion Hymn:

Hymn of Invitation:

Closing Music:

November 22, 2015 ORDERTheme: Sound Notes: Reference Scriptures: Call To Worship: Invocation: Hymn Suggestions: Opening Music: Hymn of Praise: Prayer Hymn: Communion Hymn: Hymn of Invitation: Closing Music:

THEME:

Scripture: 

8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:
 Leader: 
People: 

Hymn of Praise:  

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

  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn 

Prayers of the People

Scripture: 

Sermon

Communion Hymn:

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

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:

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!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music:

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:

Call to Worship

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Choir Voluntary

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: 

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: 

Benediction

Choral Response 

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude