The Order of Worship
December 9, 2012 Congregation reads the bold print.
Advent II Congregation is invited to stand at * if able.
TFWS=The Faith We Sing
Prelude Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Robert J. Powell
Welcome
The Peace of Christ is with you. And also with you.
*Hymn 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE
(Please pass prayer cards to the center aisle)
*Opening Prayer
O God, whose will is justice for the poor and peace for the afflicted, let your herald’s urgent voice pierce our hardened hearts and announce the dawn of your kingdom. We ask that the baptized will repent and accept your forgiveness. Allow our complacency to give way to conversion, oppression to justice, and conflict to acceptance of one another in Christ. We ask this through the One whose coming is certain, whose day draws near; your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Scott, Jennifer, Maegan, Alana and Nathaniel McBride(9:30)
Paul, Lindsay and Grace Contoveros (11)
Hymn TFWS 2090, v. 2 Light the Advent Candle
A Voice cries out:
“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord,
Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
and all people shall see it together.
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Old Testament Reading Malachi 3:1-4 [OT p. 889]
The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
Hymn TFWS 2037, v. 1 I Sing Praises to Your Name
I SING PRAISES
*Gospel Lesson Luke 3:1-6 [NT p. 60]
The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
Let the Children Come (11)
Please join in singing “Jesus Loves Me”, Hymn 191,
as the children are invited forward.
Children’s Church for children ages 3-7 is in Room 210.
Call to Prayer 492, v. 1 Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire
CAMPMEETING
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer 895
Invitation to Christian Stewardship
Offertory
(9:30) Savior of the Nations, Come Robert J. Powell
(11) Veni Veni Emmanuel setting by Katherine Crosier
Chancel Choir and Jubilate Handbell Choir
*Dedication of Gifts 87
What Gift Can We Bring ANNIVERSARY SONG
*Hymn 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus HYFRYDOL
Message Path to Peace Dr. Gregory Adkins
Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Hymnal 882
*Hymn 202 People, Look East BESANCON
*Benediction
Postlude O Word, that Goest Forth on High Robert J. Powell
The Order of Worship
December 9, 2012 Congregation reads the bold print.
Advent II Congregation is invited to stand at * if able.
TFWS=The Faith We Sing
Prelude Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Robert J. Powell
Welcome
The Peace of Christ is with you. And also with you.
*Hymn 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE
(Please pass prayer cards to the center aisle)
*Opening Prayer
O God, whose will is justice for the poor and peace for the afflicted, let your herald’s urgent voice pierce our hardened hearts and announce the dawn of your kingdom. We ask that the baptized will repent and accept your forgiveness. Allow our complacency to give way to conversion, oppression to justice, and conflict to acceptance of one another in Christ. We ask this through the One whose coming is certain, whose day draws near; your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Scott, Jennifer, Maegan, Alana and Nathaniel McBride(9:30)
Paul, Lindsay and Grace Contoveros (11)
Hymn TFWS 2090, v. 2 Light the Advent Candle
A Voice cries out:
“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord,
Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
and all people shall see it together.
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Old Testament Reading Malachi 3:1-4 [OT p. 889]
The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
Hymn TFWS 2037, v. 1 I Sing Praises to Your Name
I SING PRAISES
*Gospel Lesson Luke 3:1-6 [NT p. 60]
The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
Let the Children Come (11)
Please join in singing “Jesus Loves Me”, Hymn 191,
as the children are invited forward.
Children’s Church for children ages 3-7 is in Room 210.
Call to Prayer 492, v. 1 Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire
CAMPMEETING
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer 895
Invitation to Christian Stewardship
Offertory
(9:30) Savior of the Nations, Come Robert J. Powell
(11) Veni Veni Emmanuel setting by Katherine Crosier
Chancel Choir and Jubilate Handbell Choir
*Dedication of Gifts 87
What Gift Can We Bring ANNIVERSARY SONG
*Hymn 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus HYFRYDOL
Message Path to Peace Dr. Gregory Adkins
Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Hymnal 882
*Hymn 202 People, Look East BESANCON
*Benediction
Postlude O Word, that Goest Forth on High Robert J. Powell
The Order of Worship
December 9, 2012 Congregation reads the bold print.
Advent II Congregation is invited to stand at * if able.
TFWS=The Faith We Sing
Prelude Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Robert J. Powell
Welcome
The Peace of Christ is with you. And also with you.
*Hymn 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE
(Please pass prayer cards to the center aisle)
*Opening Prayer
O God, whose will is justice for the poor and peace for the afflicted, let your herald’s urgent voice pierce our hardened hearts and announce the dawn of your kingdom. We ask that the baptized will repent and accept your forgiveness. Allow our complacency to give way to conversion, oppression to justice, and conflict to acceptance of one another in Christ. We ask this through the One whose coming is certain, whose day draws near; your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Scott, Jennifer, Maegan, Alana and Nathaniel McBride(9:30)
Paul, Lindsay and Grace Contoveros (11)
Hymn TFWS 2090, v. 2 Light the Advent Candle
A Voice cries out:
“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord,
Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
and all people shall see it together.
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Old Testament Reading Malachi 3:1-4 [OT p. 889]
The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
Hymn TFWS 2037, v. 1 I Sing Praises to Your Name
I SING PRAISES
*Gospel Lesson Luke 3:1-6 [NT p. 60]
The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
Let the Children Come (11)
Please join in singing “Jesus Loves Me”, Hymn 191,
as the children are invited forward.
Children’s Church for children ages 3-7 is in Room 210.
Call to Prayer 492, v. 1 Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire
CAMPMEETING
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer 895
Invitation to Christian Stewardship
Offertory
(9:30) Savior of the Nations, Come Robert J. Powell
(11) Veni Veni Emmanuel setting by Katherine Crosier
Chancel Choir and Jubilate Handbell Choir
*Dedication of Gifts 87
What Gift Can We Bring ANNIVERSARY SONG
*Hymn 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus HYFRYDOL
Message Path to Peace Dr. Gregory Adkins
Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Hymnal 882
*Hymn 202 People, Look East BESANCON
*Benediction
Postlude O Word, that Goest Forth on High Robert J. Powell