Key Characters: The Shepherds
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
11:1 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.
11:2 The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.
11:3 His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear;
11:4 but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
11:5 Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins.
11:6 The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.
11:7 The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
11:8 The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder's den.
11:9 They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
11:10 On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude
Introduction “Peace”
“Peace”
(Lay Reader stands
behind the advent wreath and shares the following.)
We gather around the Advent Wreath today knowing that we are not perfect - that we will make mistakes and we will do bad things. Only Jesus obeyed God fully. Nevertheless, Jesus helps us to live as God wants us to live. Jesus gives us peace.
Scripture………………………………………………………………. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
The Light of Christ’s Advent
Hymn, #128………………………………………..”One
Candle is Lit” Sts 1 & 2
Gathering the Advent
Lights
*Need four light
bearers:
*Need
advent wreath candle lighter:
The Candle of Peace
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, for Christ is called the "Prince of Peace." The presence of Christ with us gives us peace day by day.
Prayer for Peace
UNISON: Eternal God, we thank you that through all the years you have given peace to your people. Help us to have your peace in our lives. We pray that, in this Advent season, we may, by what we do, show your presence to the sick, to the hungry, to the lonely, that they, too, may have peace.
Hymn, #677………………………………………..…………”Let There Be Peace On Earth”
Contemplating God’s Word
Scripture………………………………………………………………….……….Isaiah
11:1-10
Sermon/Meditation
Prayers of the People
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn, #133 ......................................................."Like a Child" ALL
Praying Together
The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Hymn of Communion , #161 .............................. "I Wonder as I Wander" 1,2 & 3
Hymn of Communion , #161 .............................. "I Wonder as I Wander" 1,2 & 3
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer
Going Forth into the World
Hymn…………………………………………..………………..”This
Little Light of Mine”
Challenge
Blessing
10:40AM Service
Welcome…this morning’s service marks the first Sunday in Advent. Advent is a time for preparation. We prepare for the Advent of the Christ
Child into this world and the lives we lead.
Advent is experienced in the darkest time of the year. Jesus is the Light of the World and thus brings God’s
hope. As you settle and prepare for this
time of worship, praise and prayer, we hope the sanctuary will be a place of
peace and reflection. Be at home and
know that you are embraced by the spirit of those around you. Sincerely, Worship
Team, “Hymn Pickers” & Co-Pastors
The Gathering
Time to Settle &
Prepare
From 10:30AM-10:40AM soft
music is provided for your devotion.
Prelude
Introduction “Hope”
“Peace”
(Lay Reader stands
behind the advent wreath and shares the following.)
We
gather around the Advent Wreath today knowing that we are not perfect
- that we will make mistakes and we will do bad things. Only Jesus obeyed God fully. Nevertheless, Jesus helps us to live as God wants us to live. Jesus gives us peace.Scripture………………………………………………………………. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
The Light of Christ’s Advent
Hymn, #128…………………………………….."One
Candle is Lit” Sts 1 &5
Gathering the Advent
Lights
The lights in the four corners of the
sanctuary symbolize the light of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy--lights that arrive
in our world upon Christ’s Advent.
Individuals will bring the four lights to the child who lights the
Candle of Hope on today’s Advent Wreath.
Today we focus on the Light of Hope.
The Candle of Peace
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, for Christ is called the "Prince of Peace." The presence of Christ with us gives us peace day by day.
Prayer for Peace
UNISON: Eternal
God, we thank you that through all the years you have given peace to
your people. Help us to have your peace in our lives. We pray that, in
this Advent season, we may, by what we do, show your presence to the sick, to the hungry, to the lonely, that they, too, may have peace.
Hymn, #677………………………………………..…………”Let There Be Peace On Earth”
Contemplating God’s Word
Scripture………………………………………………………………….……….Isaiah
11:1-10
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon/Meditation
Prayers of the People
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn, #133 ......................................................."Like a Child" ALL
Praying Together
Share the Peace of Christ
This is a time to greet fellow worshipers. Share the peace of Christ and the Hope of
this Advent Season.
The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Hymn of Communion , #161 .............................. "I Wonder as I Wander" 1,2 & 3
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Words of Institution are shared by
the congregation. You will find the text
on the video screen. Follow the Elder’s
lead.
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer
Going Forth into the World
Hymn…………………………………………..………………..”This
Little Light of Mine”
Challenge
Blessing
Join in this blessing together. You will find the words for this blessing on the
video screen. Follow the lead of the
Acolytes and the Co-pastors.
Hymn……………………………………………………………………..”Love
This World”
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