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Call to Worship, Advent Litany Proclamation And Joy
Isaiah 9:6-7
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”
(LIGHT THE 1ST CANDLE, 2ND CANDLE AND THEN THE 3RD CANDLE)
On this 3rd Sunday of Advent as we think about the coming of Jesus, we light the candle of joy. When Christ comes into our lives, He brings the fullness of joy. He anoints our hearts with the oil of gladness. When Jesus was born, the angels said that His coming was good news of great joy for all people. Rejoice! Jesus is coming, and there will be peace at last!
Join with me as we say together,
Rejoice in the Lord always!
Again I say “rejoice!”
We come to worship
and rejoice the one who is with us.
Worship Song, God of Wonders
VERSE 1
Lord of all creation
Of water earth and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high
CHORUS 1
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy
Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of heaven and earth
VERSE 2
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
BRIDGE
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
You are holy
CHORUS 2
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me
Father hold me hold me
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy holy holy
CHORUS 3
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me
Father hold me hold me
ENDING
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Marc Byrd | Steve Hindalong
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Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
Old Testament reading - Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Prayer Time
New Testament reading - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading - John 1:6-8, 19-28
Meditation, “Joy Envisioned”
Worship Song, #740 "Joy Unspeakable"
Verse 1
I have found His grace is all complete
He supplieth ev'ry need
While I sit and learn at Jesus' feet
I am free yes free indeed
Chorus
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory
Full of glory full of glory
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory
Oh the half has never yet been told
Verse 2
I have found the pleasure I once craved
It is joy and peace within
What a wondrous blessing I am saved
From the awful gulf of sin
Verse 3
I have found that hope so bright and clear
Living in the realm of grace
Oh the Saviour's presence is so near
I can see His smiling face
Verse 4
I have found the joy no tongue can tell
How its waves of glory roll
It is like a great o'erflowing well
Springing up within my soul
Barney E. Warren
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Benediction
December Benevolence
The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) originated in the mid-1930s, when American Baptist congregations received a Communion Fellowship Offering on the first Sunday of each month to support retired ministers, missionaries, their widowed spouses and elderly clergy within their churches. In 1977, American Baptist Churches USA launched RMMO to continue this appreciation of God’s service.
This years RMMO theme is “Transformed by Generosity” with supporting Scripture from 2 Corinthian 3:18: “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit”.