THEME: Anna and Simeon who waited their entire lives for the coming of the Messiah, expressed great JOY upon encountering the baby Jesus when his parents brought him to the temple for dedication. Promise the Patience to wait for the promise to come true are themes on this 3rd Sunday of Advent.
NOTES:
Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1-10 and James 5:7-10
8:30 am Order of Service
We Gather in God's Presence
Welcome
Prelude
Lighting the Christ Candles
We Light the Advent Wreath
Advent Song: CH#128 "One Candle is Lit" st. 1,2,3
Lighting the JOY candle
Leader: Today we light the Joy Candle. Sometimes joy can be loud, fun, boisterous and overwhelming. Other times we must search for it because it can be quiet, small and easily overlooked.
Prayer: UNISON Let us pray. Dear God, during our Advent journey open our eyes to the joy that surrounds us. Help us to not overlook the simple joys that sneak into our daily lives, a smile, a warm hug, or even a beautiful sky. Help us to focus ont he joy that comes from you. AMEN.
An Encounter with Anna and Simeon
Praise hymn #155 Angels We Have Heard on High
We Contemplate God's Word
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 and James 5:7-10
Sermon
We Pray Together
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn.....#3066 (Worship and Song-Green Spiral Bound Book)....Still, Still, Still
Praying Together
We Come to the Lord's Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn; #150...Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
Elders Prayer
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship: #159.....There's A Song in the Air
Blessing
10:40 am Order of Service
We Gather in God's Presence
Welcome
Prelude
Lighting of the Candles
We Light the Advent Wreath
Advent Song: CH#128 "One Candle is Lit" st. 1,2,3
Lighting the JOY candle
Leader:
Today we light the Joy Candle. Sometimes joy can be loud, fun,
boisterous and overwhelming. Other times we must search for it because
it can be quiet, small and easily overlooked.
Prayer:
UNISON Let us pray. Dear God, during our Advent journey open our eyes
to the joy that surrounds us. Help us to not overlook the simple joys
that sneak into our daily lives, a smile, a warm hug, or even a
beautiful sky. Help us to focus ont he joy that comes from you. AMEN.
An Encounter with Anna and Simeon
Passing the Peace
Praise hymn #155 Angels We Have Heard on Hig
We Contemplate God's Word
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 and James 5:7-10
Children's Sermon: "Down in My Heart"
Special Music
Sermon
We Pray Together
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn.....#3066 (Worship and Song-Green Spiral Bound Book)....Still, Still, Still
Praying Together
We Come to the Lord's Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn; #150...Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship: #159.....There's A Song in the Air
Blessing
Closing Hymn #167 (vs 1,3) Go Tell It On The Mountain
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