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WORSHIP DECEMBER 11 2016
11 A.M. WORSHIP
THE GATHERING Baron Mullis
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE From Heaven Above: Theme and Var. 1 Walter Pelz
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT David, Sheryl, and John Wingert
*UNISON PRAYER
People: God of grace, ever faithful to your promises, the earth rejoices in
the JOY of our Savior’s coming and looks forward with longing to
his return. Prepare our hearts to receive him when he comes, for
he is Lord of all time and space, Amen.
*THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 42 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES
THE CHILDREN’S ANTHEM O Come, Little Children IHR KINDERLEIN KOMMET
The Children’s Choirs; Megan Mashburn, Jonathan Crutchfield, Directors
THE WELCOME
THE MINUTE MESSAGE Lisa Majoros
THE SERVING OF THE LOVE FEAST MEAL
(Please wait for the blessing before eating.)
THE HYMNS (SEATED)
Number 9 (Verses 1, 3) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Number 44 (Verses 1, 4) O Little Town of Bethlehem
Number 38 (Verses 1, 4) It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Number 56 (Verses 1, 5) The First Nowell
Number 31 (Verses 1, 3) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
THE BLESSING (in unison)
Come Lord Jesus, our guest to be and bless these gifts bestowed by thee.
Bless our dear ones everywhere and keep them in thy loving care. Amen.
(As the choirs sing, enjoy the Love Feast meal)
THE ANTHEMS
Canticle of the Turning (The Magnificat) The Youth Choir
If Angels Sung a Saviour’s Birth The Chancel Choir
How Beauteous Are Their Feet The Chancel Choir
THE COLLECTION OF THE MEAL
THE HYMNS (SEATED)
Number 20 (Verses 1, 3) Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
Number 22 (Verses 1, 3) Angels, from the Realms of Glory
Number 37 (Verses 1, 2) Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 1:39-55 (page 53 in the pew Bible, NT)
THE HOMILY "Mother to God” Beth Waltemath
THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND PETITION
THE OFFERTORY From Heaven Above: Var. 3 Walter Pelz
*THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION VENI EMMANUEL
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him, above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
THE DISTRIBUTION AND LIGHTING OF CANDLES
THE HYMNS (SEATED)
Number 60 (all verses) Silent Night
Morning Star (see insert) Morning Star
Mia Smith, Anna Nuckols, Brooks Nuckols, soloists
(Raise your candle on the last verse. Blow out your candle after the hymn is completed.)
*THE HYMN (STANDING) - SEE INSERT CHRIST THE LORD
*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*THE CHORAL RESPONSE Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall Come VENI EMMANUEL
*THE POSTLUDE Improvisation Jonathan Crutchfield
*(The asterisk indicates parts of the worship when the congregation is invited to stand as they are able.)
