Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace

Lighting of Advent Candle

Call to Worship

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel.
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel.
For God is with us, smiling upon us with love.
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel.
For Christ has saved us from our enemies, our sins, and our fears.
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel.
For God’s Spirit shines upon us, giving light for our darkness.
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel.
Let us worship God together.

*Hymn of Praise, “I Exalt Thee”, #31

Opening Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

OT Reading, Isaiah 11:1-10, p. 745

Offering, “A Little Child Shall Lead Them”

*Song of Thanksgiving, “Give Thanks”, #170

Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat)

And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” Let the poor say, “I am rich”
because o what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks! (repeat)

NT Reading, Romans 15:4-13, p. 1219

*Hymn of Preparation, “O Jesus, I Have Promised”, #676

Gospel Reading, Matthew 3:1-12, p. 1037

Message, “Preparation”, Pastor Wes

*Hymn of Invitation, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”, #682

*Benediction

*If you are able, please stand