WORSHIP AT 9:30 AM
*GATHERING HYMN It Came Upon the Midnight Clear170
WELCOME/ GREETINGRev. Steve Newman
(Those who are seated on the inside center aisle are asked to pass the attendance register that we might register your presence in worship today.)
ENTERING INTO WORSHIPOrgan Prelude
Bringing in the Advent Candle are Patrick Sizemore & Scott Thurston
*LIGHTING THE CANDLE OF PEACEMr. John Campbell
L/Today we remember Mary, innocent and powerful, sacred and scared, worried and waiting, as the Savior of all grows within her. She sings boldly when she could be meek; she bears her role in history with the confidence of a warrior; she is the beginning of a mighty revelation
as the proud are brought down and the lowly lifted up.
C/Today we give thanks for the Marys among us, who step out of the roles society has planned; unintended pioneers determined to do as God asks; fearlessly and fearfully stepping out in faith, and beckoning us to do the same.
All/On this second Sunday of Advent, we light this candle as a symbol of Mary, mother of Jesus, bearer of The Way.
*HYMNGentle Mary Laid Her Child (stanzas 1 & 2)156
*INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
*HYMNGentle Mary Laid Her Child (stanza 3)156
CHILDREN’S STORYMrs. Jill Kirchoff
(Children are invited to the front, then those in grades K-3 are dismissed to the Children’s Church Classroom.)
ANTHEMA Long Time Ago In Bethlehemarr. Haun
The First Baptist Senior Singers
SCRIPTURE LESSONLuke 1:46-56Mr. Campbell
*HYMN My Soul Proclaims With Wonder Tune: Aurelia
- My soul proclaims with wonder the greatness of the Lord, rejoicing in God’s goodness my spirit is restored. To me has God shown favor, to one the world thought frail, and every age shall echo the angel’s first “all hail.”
- God’s mercy shields the faithful and saves them from defeat, with strength that turns to scatter the proud in their conceit, The mighty have been vanquished, the lowly lifted up, the hungry find abundance, the rich, an empty cup.
- To Abraham’s descendants, the Lord will steadfast prove, for God has made with Israel a covenant of love. Rejoicing in God’s goodness my spirit is restored, my soul proclaims with wonder the greatness of the Lord. (CCLI 1047640)
OFFERTORY PRAYERMr. Ethan Rayburn
OFFERTORYBreath of HeavenGrant/Eaton
Violin Soloist – Nathan Dugger
SERMONRev. Bernie Jackson
Magnify and Rejoice: The Song of Mary
*HYMNWhat Child Is This?150
(During the singing of this hymn, if you would like to profess your faith in Christ and be baptized; rededicate your life to Christ; or become a member of this church, please come to the front of the sanctuary and speak with one of the pastors.)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY, SERVICE & FELLOWSHIP
*SENDING OUT
Like Mary, our souls magnify the Lord and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior. The Mighty One has done great things for us, and we go forth into the world to give witness to His great and wondrous love. Holy is His Name!
*ORGAN POSTLUDE
Copies of Pastor Bernie’s sermons are available each Sunday morning at the Welcome Center.
TONIGHT at 5:00 PM
Around the Tree in the Atrium
Repeat the Sounding Joy
A Cantata by Wayne Haun & Dave Clark
Presented by The First Baptist Senior Singers
Soup & Sandwich Supper at 6:00 PM
Let the Whole World Sing!
A cantata by Joel Raney
Presented by
The Sanctuary Choir & Instrumental Ensemble
Sunday, December 16th at 9:30 AM
Sunday Services
December 9, 2012
Second Sunday of Advent
First Baptist Church
4701 E. Poplar Drive
Terre Haute, IN
877-2354 www. thfbc.org