Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! This is the Second Sunday of Advent. It is a season for preparing to meet in a baby the fullness of God’s love for humankind. Today the story drives us to peace.
Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Miles Sutton
*Kindling the Advent Story The Miller Family
Advent Hymn One Candle Is Lit (verse 2) 128
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Monica DePoy
One: We celebrate the coming of the Promised One
in whom dwells the spirit of God –
in whom dwells the spirit of God –
Many: The spirit of wisdom and understanding,
One: The spirit of counsel and might,
Many: The spirit of knowledge and awe.
One: We bear witness to the fulfillment of God’s promises in Jesus,
by living in that same spirit.
by living in that same spirit.
Many: We will open ourselves to the presence of God in our lives and seek to live as God’s witnesses.
*Opening Hymn Blessed Be the God of Israel 135
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Monica DePoy
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Choral Response Into My Heart 304
Scripture Reading Delores Lester
Hebrew Lesson Malachi 3:1-4
Gospel Lesson Luke 1: 68-79
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.
After, the kids can go next door to Kids Central.)
Anthem In the Bleak Midwinter Choir
Pastoral Prayer Pastor Susanna
Sermon Unfolding Peace Pastor Susanna
Sermon Unfolding Peace Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
*Invitation Hymn All Earth is Waiting 139
(come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together 425
Prayer for the Bread and Cup Monica DePoy
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 46
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 46
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn Once in Royal David’s City 165
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Miles Sutton
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