Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Miles Sutton
*Kindling the Advent Story Andrews, Van Arsdall
Advent Hymn One Candle Is Lit (verse 1) 128
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Raemil Billings
One: The Spirit and the church cry out:
Many: Come, Lord Jesus.
One: All who await Christ’s appearance pray:
Many: Come, Lord Jesus.
One: The whole creation pleads:
Many: Come, Lord Jesus! Renew the whole creation!
*Opening Hymn Come O Long Expected Jesus 125
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Raemil Billings
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Choral Response Lord, Listen to Your Children 305
Scripture Reading Steve Shewey
Hebrew Lesson Jeremiah 33:14-16
Gospel Lesson Luke 21:25-36
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 Choir
Sermon Unfolding Hope Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
*Invitation Hymn People Look East 142
(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 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart 429
Prayer for the Bread and Cup John Hamilton
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
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn Christians All, Your Lord is Coming 136
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude
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