Sunday, December 4, 2022



WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS


PRELUDE


LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE


HYMN -- “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (vs. 3-4) 

O come, O come, great Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height

in the ancient times once gave the law in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain

 

Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

 

O come, thou Root of Jesse’s tree, an ensign of thy people be;

before thee rulers silent fall; all people on thy mercy call. Refrain


SCRIPTURE -- Isaiah 11:1-10

Liturgist: This is the Word of God, for the people of God. 

Congregation: Thanks be to God. Amen.


MESSAGE -- Holy Peace


HYMN -- “Emmanuel” 

Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.

God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.

 

OFFERING/OFFERTORY -- "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” -- Rick DeJonge

Donations can be made by mail, bank draft, visiting our website www.cooksumc.org, by texting cumc to 73256 or by dropping by the church during normal office hours. If you’ve given one of these ways but wish to participate in this worship activity there are “I Give Online” cards available in the pews you can drop in the offering plate.


DOXOLOGY 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.


PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE


GREAT THANKSGIVING


LORD’S PRAYER


GIVING OF BREAD AND JUICE


PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING


HYMN -- “Let There Be Peace on Earth”   

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me;

let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.

With God as our creator, children all are we.

Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.

 

Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:

to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me


BENEDICTION

Leader: Go now and walk in the light of the Lord. Stay alert for the Lord is near. And may God clothe you in the light of Christ!

People: We go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Amen!


BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS 

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;

the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Amen

                                                              

BENEDICTION

Leader: Go now and walk in the light of the Lord. Stay alert for the Lord is near. And, may God clothe you in the light of Christ!

People: We go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Amen!


POSTLUDE    

                                               

Liturgist – Edna Vaughan                                                                                

                                   

CONCERNS

Shawn Baker; Nancy Beals; Stan Betts; Caroline Brewer; Lois DeJonge;

Judy Galager; Debbie Lackey; Judith & Boots Mabb; David Mercer;

Paul McCulloch; Phil & Gladys Pennington; Peter Perez; Sara Pesicka;

Betty Jean Rice; Robbie Rice; Randy Starnes;

Friends & Family of Dan Stewart;

Sally Swaney; Mark Thornton

Our West Elementary partnership. Peace and direction for families in turmoil.

Those impacted by violence. Those experiencing homelessness.

The boldness of the Body of Christ.

Cook's Vision:
To be a welcoming congregation dedicated to worshiping God, growing disciples in Christ, and serving the community through the Holy Spirit

SCRIPTURE READING:

Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19;

Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12

 

November 27, 2022 -- Offering $4,605

7919 Lebanon Road
Mt. Juliet TN 37122
615/449-2573
www.cooksumc.org

Sunday Schedule

8:45 Traditional Worship (Sanctuary), Facebook Live & YouTube

10:00 Sunday School

11:00 "The Well" Worship Service (Friendship Hall), Facebook Live & YouTube


Daily Devotionals

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