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
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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
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