Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve
Our Mission: "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORGAN PRELUDE
+ HYMN “People Look East” #202
+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: In every heart there lies a Bethlehem,
People: A place where light shines with tender memories,
Leader: A place where angelic voices are clearer,
People: A place of wonder and awe, delight and calm,
Leader: A place where the humility of shepherds and the wisdom of Magi embrace.
People: In my heart, I prize my Bethlehem moments.Leader: Come to Bethlehem, kneel in wonder,
People: Worship with songs of praise.
People: Worship with songs of praise.
BELL CHOIR
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
Bishop Family
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (All Sing)
Light the Advent candle, four: Think of joy forevermore; Christ Child in a stable born, gift of love that Christmas morn.
Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night; candle, candle, burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light.
Time with Young Disciples
HYMN “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230
SCRIPTURES Luke 2:1-7
MESSAGE
OFFERING
Let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.
+DOXOLOGY #95
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.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
+ HYMN “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” #211
+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING
+ POSTLUDE
(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.
Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary
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