NOTES: This Week's Angel Encounter comes from the Gospel of Luke and the story of Mary whose response to her message from an angel was one of joy, not just for herself, but for all God's people.
SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-38
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”[b] 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”[c] 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born[d] will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
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8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude
We Gather in The Light of Christ
Lighting the Christ Candles
Children come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
Advent Hymn: Joy to tthe World Number143 verses 1 and 2
Call to Worship
Leader: We
are enter the time of Advent.
People: We prepare for Christmas.
Leader:Advent
reminds us that if God is to be born again in
the most ordinary parts of our world and our lives
that
we need prepare for it.
People: Today we make the space in our lives where
love is born.
Leader: Welcome
to this tiny corner of our world. Gather around this wreath with its light of JOY.
People: Together, we practice being ready in faith that Christ will come. Together we light the JOY candle.
Symbol and Meaning - HOLLY
Invocation (UNISON)
Creator of Joy, We share Mary's JOY this week:
The JOY of expectation, of family, of new beginnings, of compassion, of your promise for justice for all. As we continue to wait for your sone, help us to be bearers of JOY, embracing others as family, reaching out to folks in need. We pray that your JOY may cause the world to turn. Amen.
We Contemplate God’s Word
Dramatic Presentation of Scripture-Mary
Sermon/Meditation
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Carol:What Child Is This Page Number 162 verses 1 and 3
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Carol O Thou Joyful Page Number 169 verses 1 and 2
Communion Carol O Thou Joyful Page Number 169 verses 1 and 2
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
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Discipleship Carol: There is a Song in the Air, Number 159 all verses
Blessing
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Children extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
10:40AM Service
Welcome
Prelude
Prelude
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Advent Hymn: JOy to the WOrld, Number 143 verses 1 and 2
Call to Worship
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Invocation (UNISON)
Creator of Joy, We share Mary's JOY this week:
The JOY of expectation, of family, of new beginnings, of compassion, of your promise for justice for all. As we continue to wait for your sone, help us to be bearers of JOY, embracing others as family, reaching out to folks in need. We pray that your JOY may cause the world to turn. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Call to Worship
Leader: We
are enter the time of Advent.
People: We prepare for Christmas.
Leader:Advent
reminds us that if God is to be born again in
the most ordinary parts of our world and our lives
that
we need prepare for it.
People: Today we make the space in our lives where
love is born.
Leader: Welcome
to this tiny corner of our world. Gather around this wreath with its light of JOY.
People: Together, we practice being ready in faith that Christ will come. Together we light the JOY candle.
Symbol and Meaning - HOLLY
Invocation (UNISON)
Creator of Joy, We share Mary's JOY this week:
The JOY of expectation, of family, of new beginnings, of compassion, of your promise for justice for all. As we continue to wait for your sone, help us to be bearers of JOY, embracing others as family, reaching out to folks in need. We pray that your JOY may cause the world to turn. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Faith Carol: THere is a Song in the AIr....page number159 verses 1 and 2
We Offer Our Hearts to God
Call to Offering
The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
We Contemplate God’s Word
Dramatic Presentation of Scripture-Mary
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon/Meditation
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Carol: What Child is THis Number 162 verses 1 and 3
Praying Together
We Gather 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 Carol: O Thou JOyful Page 169 stansa 1 and 2
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Discipleship Carol: It Came upon the midnight clear stanzas 1 and 3 number 153
Discipleship Carol: It Came upon the midnight clear stanzas 1 and 3 number 153
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Carol: There's a SOng in the AIr Number 159 verse 3
Acolytes extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
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