Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! This is the Third 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
Minute for Mission Jennifer Billings
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Miles Sutton
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Kindling the Advent Story The Rivera Family
Advent Hymn One Candle Is Lit (verse 3) 128
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Monica DePoy
One: Sing aloud, O daughter Zion;
Many: Shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart,
O daughter Jerusalem!
O daughter Jerusalem!
One: The Lord has taken away the judgments against you,
Many: he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel,
the Lord, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more.
the Lord, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more.
*Opening Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 119
*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 Jim DePoy
Hebrew Lesson Isaiah 12:2-6
Epistle Lesson Philippians 4:4-7
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
Pastoral Prayer Pastor Susanna
Sermon Unfolding Joy Pastor Susanna
Sermon Unfolding Joy Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
*Invitation Hymn Emmanuel, Emmanuel 134
(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 I Come with Joy 420
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 How Great Our Joy! 170
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Miles Sutton
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