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This Sunday is the
first Sunday in the season of Advent. It is the beginning of a new
liturgical year as we observe the season of anticipation of the birth of
Jesus Christ the Son of God. May our worship be a celebration of the
good news of Emmanuel, God with us. |
The Prelude |
"Medley of Traditional Christmas Carols"
Becky Thompson, flute; Ralph Rozier, organ
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Gilliam and McCaskill
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The Call to Worship |
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The Ringing of the Bell |
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*The Hymn |
"Come, Thou
Long-Expected Jesus" |
No. 196 |
*The Affirmation of Faith |
"The Nicene
Creed" |
No. 880 |
*The Response |
"Emmanuel, Emmanuel" |
No. 204 |
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Emmanuel,
Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel!
God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel! |
The Collect |
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We gather as a
people filled with gratitude, O God, for we know that life is filled
with goodness we can neither earn nor deserve. We rejoice in your mercy,
and in your grace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, and
for the promise of resurrection and everlasting life for all who
believe. Help us to worship you in spirit and in truth, that we may be
filled with your Spirit, and transformed by your great love for us.
Through that same Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. |
The Lighting of the First Advent Candle |
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Hear the words of
the prophet Isaiah: “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and
thick darkness the peoples, but the Lord shall arise upon you, and his
glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and
kings to the brightness of your rising.” |
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We light this
candle as a symbol of Christ our Hope. May the light sent from God shine
in the darkness to show us the way of salvation. O come, O come,
Emmanuel. |
The Welcome, Concerns and Celebrations |
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(First time
visitors should register using a blue card, and place it in the offering
plate later in the service.) |
The Sacrament of Baptism |
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Page 39 |
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Leila Rose Jackson,
daughter of Grant and Jennifer Jackson, born July 29, 2008 |
The Children's Moments |
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(Children from two years through five years of age may leave for
Children's Church I and II.) |
The Old Testament Lesson |
Isaiah 64:1-9 |
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*The Responsive Reading |
Psalm 80 (response 1) |
Pages 801-802 |
*The New Testament Lesson |
Mark 13:24-37 |
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Leader: |
The word of God for the people of God. |
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Thanks be to God. |
The Anthem |
"He Shall Feed His
Flock" |
Beck |
The Pastoral Prayer The
Lord's Prayer
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The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
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The Offertory |
"Jesu Bambino"
Cheryl Thompson, alto; Becky Thompson, flute
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Yon
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*The Doxology |
"Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" |
No. 95 |
*The Prayer of Thanksgiving |
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O God, we bring
our gifts to your altar, for we are grateful for the bounty of your
goodness to us, and we long to see your Kingdom come on earth. Through
Jesus Christ our Lord we pray: Amen. |
*The Hymn |
"Blessed Be the God of Israel"
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No. 209 |
The Sermon |
"The Manager Within" |
Harmon |
*The Hymn |
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
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No. 211 |
*The Benediction |
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*The Choral Response |
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*The Postlude |
"Ricercar for time of Advent"
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Fischer |
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We will receive new members on Sunday, December 28, at both the 9:00 and
11:00 services
Contact Rev. Harmon (256-2417,
pwharmon@umcsc.org) if you are
interested
in becoming part of our church family.
FLOWERS
Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of
George A. Markert.
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