"For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set
on the living God, who is the Savior of all people." I Timothy 4.10
Sunday Morning, November 22, 2009
Setup and Music Rehearsal 8:00
Adult & Children’s Sunday School 9:15
Fellowship with Coffee and Refreshments 10:05
Worship Service 10:30
Meeting at Colonial Forge High School, Stafford, VA
550 Courthouse Rd (west of I-95)
www.hopeofchrist.net
Pastor Leonard Bailey
540-645-2880
All passages of Scripture are from the English Standard Version unless otherwise indicated.
Copies are available for your use on the bookcase at the back of the auditorium.
Please return them to the bookcase after the worship service.
CCLI# 2960788
Song of Gathering
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Words by James Montgomery, 1816; Music by Henry Smart, 1816
Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Refrain:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!
Shepherds, in the fields abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the infant Light;
(Refrain)
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great desire of nations,
Ye have seen His natal star;
(Refrain)
Saints before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear:
(Refrain)
All creation join in praising
God the Father, Spirit, Son;
Evermore your voices raising
To the eternal Three in One:
(Refrain)
Welcome and Announcements
Meditation based on Psalm 126
The Lord has done great things for us!
And we are filled with joy!
Our God has turned our weeping into singing,
Our tears into songs of joy!
O Christ of God, come anew in our hearts this day,
And remain in us forever.
Call to Worship based on Luke 1:46-50
Our souls magnify the Lord!
Our spirits rejoice in God our Savior!
The mighty One has done great things for us!
Holy is God’s name!Let us worship God.
For God is our Maker and our Redeemer;
From generation to generation God gives mercy.
Invocation
Songs of Praise
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Words by John M. Neale, 1851, Music by Thomas Helmore, 1856
O come, O come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come o come, Thou Lord of might
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny.
From depths of hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Key of David,
Come and open wide our heavenly home
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Dayspring from on high
And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadow put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Prayer of Confession based on Psalm 25:1-10
Leader: In this Advent season of waiting on the Lord,
People: We trust in the Lord’s goodness.We rely on His mercy. We find shelter in His steadfast love.
Leader: In this Advent season of waiting on the Lord,
People: We walk in the Lord’s way. We follow His example of love. We keep our covenant promises.
Leader: In this Advent season of waiting,
People: Lord, forget our sins. Remember Your love. Remember each one of us. Remember Your people everywhere.
Leader: In this Advent season of waiting,
People: Lord, we wait for your salvation. We wait for Your leading.We wait for Your coming.
Song of Confession
Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor
Words by Frank Houghton (1894-1972); Music: French Carol
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor,
All for love's sake becamest poor;
Thrones for a manger didst surrender,
Sapphire-paved courts for stable floor.
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor,
All for love's sake becomes poor.
Thou who art God beyond all praising,
All for love's sake becamest man;
Stooping so low, but sinners raising
Heavenwards by Thine eternal plan.
Thou who art God beyond all praising,
All for love's sake becamest man.
Thou who art love beyond all telling,
Savior and King, we worship Thee.
Emmanuel, within us dwelling,
Make us what Thou wouldst have us be.
Thou who art love beyond all telling,
Savior and King, we worship Thee.
Assurance of Pardoning Grace Galatians 4:4-5
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Offerings of Adoration & Thanksgiving
Song of Adoration & Thanksgiving
Blessed Be Your Name
Words and Music by Matt and Beth Redman, 2002
Blessed Be Your Name in the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name
Blessed Be Your name when I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness, blessed Be Your name
(Pre-chorus)
Every blessing You pour out I'll, turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say
(Chorus)
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Blessed be Your name when the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be, blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering, blessed be Your name
(Pre-Chorus + Chorus)
You give and take away, You give and take away
My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your name
(Chorus)
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Song of the Advent Wreath
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Words adapted by Gerard Moultrie, 1864
Music: 17th Century French Melody
Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing earthly minded,
For with blessing in His hand,
Christ our God to earth descendeth,
Our full homage to demand.
King of kings, yet born of Mary,
As of old on earth He stood,
Lord of lords, in human vesture,
In the body and the blood;
He will give to all the faithful
His own self for heavenly food.
Rank on rank the host of heaven
Spreads its vanguard on the way,
As the Light of light descendeth
From the realms of endless day,
That the powers of hell may vanish
As the darkness clears away.
At His feet the six wingèd seraph,
Cherubim with sleepless eye,
Veil their faces to the presence,
As with ceaseless voice they cry:
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Lord Most High!
Sermon Pastor Leonard Bailey
Isaiah 9:1-7 Page 573
Jesus is Your Wonderful Counselor
v Why Do You Need A Wonderful Counselor?
v How Is Jesus That Wonderful Counselor?
v So What?
Song of Response
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Words by Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, Music by Rowland H. Pritchard
Come, Thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
Joy to those who long to see Thee,
Dayspring from on high, appear
Come, Thou promised Rod of Jesse.
Of Thy birth we long to hear!
O'er the hills the angels singing
News, glad tidings of a birth;
“Go to Him, your praises bringing;
Christ the Lord has come to earth.”
Come to earth to taste our sadness,
He whose glories knew no end;
By His life He brings us gladness,
Our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.
Leaving riches without number,
Born within a cattle stall;
This the everlasting wonder,
Christ was born Lord of All.
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
Benediction
Calendar for this Week
Today 1:30pm Sunday School presentation at Greenfield Nursing Home
6:00pm Autumn Ridge Care Group at the Bailey home
(Leader, Don Davis, 540-720-2035)
6:00pm Edinburgh Care Group at the Jany home
(Leader, Paul Jany, 540-891-1118)
Monday 6:30pm Stafford Lakes Care Group at the Murphy home
(Leader, James Murphy, 540-752-6118)
Tuesday 7:00pm Women’s Discipleship at the Bailey home
“Prayer & Preparation” (Betty Gagnon, 540-479-1787)
Thursday 7:00pm Praise team practice (Robert Turner, 703-622-9706)
Friday 6:00pm No Aquia Harbor Care Group until the new year.
Next Sunday 8:00am Setup and music rehearsal
6:00pm Women’s Tea at Rowser Building (by Log Cabin Restaurant)
Please sign up today and invite a friend—invitations are on
the welcome table. Cost is $10. (Amy Bailey, 540-720-4089)
Upcoming Events
4th Sunday 10:30am Communion service followed by a potluck meal at Colonial
of Month Forge. Bring a main dish and side dish or dessert.
Drinks will be provided.
Dec. 24 6:00pm Christmas Eve Service at NLIC – followed by a
Christmas Open House at the Bailey home.
All are invited. (Pastor Leonard Bailey, 540-645-2880)
Nursery Ministry Katie Murphy, 540-752-6118
Dec. 6 Sunday School: J. Murphy / S. Griffin **Be there by 9:00 am
Worship: A. Best / B. Davis / K. Davis **Be there by 10:15 am
Dec. 13 Sunday School: S. Gensimore / J. Murphy
Worship: B. Gagnon / K. Hamill / M. Turner
Refreshment Ministry Sign-up sheet on Refreshment Table
Dec. 6 – Alan & Susan Joseph
Dec. 13 – Anna Best
Anniversaries this week
Dec. 7 – Larry and Peggy VanHooser
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