Second Sunday of Advent
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND
FUNNY STORY Pastor Bob
CALL TO WORSHIP (Matthew 3)
responsive reading
Pastor Bob
Prepare the way of the Lord.
God’s kingdom has drawn near.
Prepare the way of peace.
God’s salvation is at hand.
Prepare the way of righteousness.
God’s Spirit moves among us.
Prepare the way of the Lord.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
GATHERING HYMN
O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines
UMC Hymnal #729
ADVENT WREATH CANDLE LIGHTING
Pastor Bob
Scripture: Isaiah 11: 1-10
Lighting the Second Candle of Advent
The Candle of PEACE
Emmanuel, Emanuel UMH #204
Advent Prayer (Unison)
God of Peace help us to remember that you have come to save us and fill us with your peace as we trust in your mighty name. Amen.
EPISTLE READING
Romans 15: 4-13 Pastor Bob
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PREPARATION for PRAYER
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel vs 4
UMC Hymnal #211
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
We Attend to the Word
HYMN: Spirit Song
UMC Hymnal #347
GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 3: 1-3 NLT
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Peace…One Heart At A Time
We Gather at Christ's Table
INVITATION TO OFFERING
Pastor Bob
As the people of God, we are called to be justice for the oppressed, food for the hungry, freedom for the imprisoned, and sight for the blind. Let us lift up those in need, as we share gifts for the church’s mission. Give as you are called and as you are able.
OFFERTORY
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
Barbara Houser – soloist
DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal #94
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING (Luke 21)
(Unison) Pastor Bob
O God of Hope and Peace, as we prepare the way for the coming of the Christ child, make use of these gifts to help others gain the same hope and the same peace through these gifts we receive today. Amen.
We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
HYMN: I Come with Joy vs 1,2,3, & 5
UMC Hymnal #617
BENEDICTION
Pastor Bob
Jesus, YOUR NAME IS BEAUTIFUL AND SPECIAL. Your name is above all names. May the wonder of your name fill our hearts with PEACE this Christmas and every day. Amen!
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMC Hymnal #431
DEPART IN PEACE
Worship Liturgy is taken from two sources: Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2022.