Fourth Sunday of Advent
We Gather as the Body of Christ
PRELUDE Reflections on Christmas 1
Heidi Prior
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUNNY STORY
CALL TO WORSHIP
In Psalm 27 we hear…“The Lord is my Light and my Salvation.” May on this Fourth Sunday of Advent bring you LOVE and bring that scripture to reality in your life.
Let us worship God together!
HYMN A Star Shone Bright
#3051 Worship & Song Hymnal
ADVENT WREATH CANDLE LIGHTING
Scripture: Zephaniah 3: 14-17
We re-light the First Three Candles of Advent…
The Candle of HOPE
The Candle of PEACE
The Candle of JOY
Today, we light the Fourth Candle of Advent…The Candle of LOVE
Prayer response…"God of Hope, God of Peace, God of Joy and God of Love…I look to you with an open heart and a yearning spirit. During this Advent season, I will keep alert and awake, listening for your word. Help me to be mindful that Love came down at Christmas to the World. His name is Jesus! Amen.
Reflection from Pastor Bob
EPISTLE READING
Romans 16: 25-27
Debbie Young - Liturgist
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER
PRAYER RESPONSE
O Come, All Ye Faithful
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HYMN Hark the Herald Angels Sing
#240 UMC Hymnal
GOSPEL LESSON Luke 1: 26-38
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
How Can This Be?
OFFERTORY Baby Boy
Debbie Young - soloist
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING (unison)
O God of Hope, Peace, Joy and now Love, as we prepare the way for the coming of the Christ child, make use of these gifts to help others feel your everlasting love through these gifts we receive today. Amen.
We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
HYMN In the Bleak Midwinter
#221 UMC Hymnal
BENEDICTION
May you reflect the “Light of Christ” for all to see. Share the Hope, the Peace, the Joy, and the Love of God to everyone you come into contact with today and every day. Amen.
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
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DEPART IN PEACE...Shalom!
POSTLUDE Reflections on Christmas 2
Heidi Prior