Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church

Thought for the Week:
         Holy God, the mystery of your eternal Word took flesh among us in Jesus Christ.  At the message of angel, the virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your will. Filled with the light of your Spirit, she became the temple of your Word.  Strengthen us by the example of her humility, that we may always be ready to do your will, and welcome into our lives Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
                                                                                                              Liturgy of the Hours, U.S.A., 20th cent.

Instrumental Selections

• Organ Prelude:

 "Love Came Down"                                                                                                                  Brown

 Postlude:
 "Festive Postlude"                                                                                                             Broughton

Sermon Title:    Born of the Virgin Mary

Scripture Lessons:  Isaiah 7:10-16, St. Luke 1:26-38

Advent Candle Lighting:  David and Linda McGhee

Choral Selections

   Anthem:
        "Of the Father's Love Begotten"                                                                     13th cent. Plainsong

   Offertory Solo:
        "O Rest in the Lord"                                                                                                    Mendelssohn
                                                                           Marilyn Owen, alto