Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:   As Mary entered the house of Zechariah and Elizabeth the child in Elizabeth's womb leaped for joy!
People: And as we enter your house today, O God, our hearts leap for joy just thinking of our Savior's birth.
Leader:   Blessed is Mary among women, and blessed is  the fruit of her womb.
People: And blessed are we, O God, to be called into the salvation of Mary's child.

+ HYMN      O Come, All Ye Faithful    #234 (vs. 1, 2, & 5)

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
      Dave and Peggy Johnson

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (All Sing)
Light the Advent candle, three:  Think of heavenly harmony; angels singing “Peace on earth” at the blessed Savior’s birth. 
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            To a Maid Engaged to Joseph               #215

SCRIPTURES          Scripture Luke 1:39-45

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                     Joy to the World                            #246

+ 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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