Order of Worship First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2008
IN PREPARATION AND PRAISE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE “Prelude in B Flat” J. S. Bach
Let the music of the Prelude lead you into God’s presence and let all conversation be with Him alone. Peace be with you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
(8:00 A.M.) Chris Edney & Kenn Thornton (11:00 A.M.) Glenn & A.J. Smith
CHORAL INTROIT (11:00 A.M.) (Chancel Choir)
CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)
Let us make a place for God in the wilderness of our hearts.
Let us make a way for Him in the desert of our emotions.
Let us make room for Him in the crowdedness of the season.
Let us worship Him now with praise and singing!
*HYMN #9 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
We call You light, O Lord, yet we walk in darkness. We call You love, yet we despise those who are unlike ourselves. We call You joy, yet we live in depression and unhappiness. Forgive us, dear Lord, and convert us to Your way. Let the power of Your salvation change us into the people we were meant to be, that Your light and love may fill our lives forever and we may praise Your name with our whole hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (followed by a period of silent confession)
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive)
Hear the good news!
If we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him.
So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin.
And alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Friends, believe the good news.
In Jesus Christ, by grace through faith, we are forgiven. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI - Page 579 in the Hymnal
IN WITNESS OF THE WORD
ANTHEM “Come, Thou Dear Redeemer” (Shirley Perregaux, Soloist) Cesar Franck
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER, Page 16 (“Debts”, “Debtors”)
*HYMN #2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 1:1-8
SPECIAL MUSIC "Mary was the First to Carry the Gospel" Dottie Rambo (Carole Jasler, Soloist)
SERMON “Ready or Not” The Rev. Craig S. Davies
Text: “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” Mark 1:3b
IN RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison)
We believe in a God of salvation who came to us in Christ Jesus, the unique Son. He was born as a babe in Bethlehem. In His youth He was a carpenter in Nazareth. As an adult He taught and healed, preached and prayed, and was friend to the friendless. As a young man He was killed. He died on a cross like any common criminal. In His death, He paid the penalty of sin for all persons. The third day after His burial, He arose victorious over sin and death. We hold that the meaning of life is found in a faith relationship to Jesus Christ. We submit to His rule of love in our hearts now and forever. Amen.
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY (8:00 A.M.) “Be Present, Spirit of the Lord” Smith/Beall
(11:00 A.M.) “Advent Song” (Chancel Choir) David Williams
*DOXOLOGY - HYMN #592 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN #5 “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE (sung in unison)
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above.
POSTLUDE “Fugue in B Flat” J. S. Bach
*Indicates to please stand if you are able.
THE END OF OUR SERVICE OF WORSHIP -
THE BEGINNING OF OUR WORSHIP AS SERVICE
NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
HOLY COMMUNION
THE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS
“Hope”
Isaiah 6:8 & Luke 1:30,31, 34-35, 38
THE REV. CRAIG S. DAVIES WILL BE PREACHING
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