December 05, 2007
Bulletin for December 2, 2007
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for December 2, 2007
WORSHIP
1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
THE INTROIT Carol of the Drum, Davis;Little Bull, Spanish;Away in a Manger, Murray
Children’s Choir (Sandra Crawford, director)
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH “Exploring The Book” Class
Unison Prayer:
God of hope, as we look to the birth of Jesus, grant that the light of
your love will help us to become lights in the lives of those around us.
Prepare our hearts for the joy and gladness of your coming, for Jesus is
our hope. Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 5 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of the future, you are coming in power to bring all nations
under your rule. We confess that we have not expected your
kingdom, for we live casual lives, ignoring your promised judgment.
We accept lies as truth, exploit neighbors, abuse the earth,
and refuse your justice and peace.
In your mercy, forgive us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your way, and to seek
things that will endure when Christ comes to judge the world. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 23)
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsia Deo.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the sanctuary during worship.
Should you find that your child grows restless, there ischild care available.
Infants are cared for in the Nursery Room 105, toddlers 18 months through
two years in Room 112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after
The Peace of Christ for special classes. Preschoolers are in Room204 and
K-5th grade are in Room 201.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE FIRST LESSON Romans 13:11-14 (page 152 in the Pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Comfort Ye Davis
Stefanie Sudduth, soloist
Comfort ye, my people. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem and cry unto her that her
warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. Sing, ye heavens, and be joyful, O
earth. Break forth into singing, ye mountains. For the Lord hath comforted his people.
THE SECOND LESSON Matthew 24:36-44 (page 26 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON “Heads Up” Joanna Adams
Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24:42
* THE HYMN 305 Jesus, Our Divine Companion
THE OFFERTORY Creator of the Stars of Night Warner
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Robert Gray
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts!
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give thanks and praise.
Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, (Hymn 581)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory; Hosanna in the
highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Communion of the People
In Dulci Jubilo German, 14th century
Prayer after the Meal
* THE HYMN 2 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Holst
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Elder on call: Ruthlyn Newell 404.870.0828
Deacon on call: Don Grant 404.643.9682
Ushers for this week: Paulette Esco, James Klotz, Linda and Art Sweum
Greeters: Bill and Sanda Means, Bill and Cindy Humphries, Austin Davis, and James Beasley
Counters: Philip Hawkins and Lynsley Tyler
Infant/Toddler Nursery Volunteer: Melisa Prevost
Two’s Nursery: Kendall Frank
Preschool Program Volunteers: Heather Regnault and Dawn Bell
Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber and Alex Bach
Fellowship: The Brownlees
Joanna M. Adams…………….……………………...……..Pastor
Chris Henry ………………………………...Associate Pastor-Elect
Robert Gray………………………...…….Assistant to the Minister
Walter Huff…………………..…………….Organist/Choirmaster
Melinda Sandkam ……………………………….Program Director
Cathy Schreiber……………………………….…..Seminary Intern
Rebekah Diehl……………………… ……………….Youth Intern
Martha Hartzell…..…………………………… Preschool Director
Sandra Crawford………….……………..Children’s Choir Director
Sherrill Terry…………...…………………....Office Administrator
Gabriel Couret…………………………...………..Office Assistant
JoAnn Kearns….……….……………………….Financial Secretary
Bulletin for December 2, 2007
WORSHIP
1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
THE INTROIT Carol of the Drum, Davis;Little Bull, Spanish;Away in a Manger, Murray
Children’s Choir (Sandra Crawford, director)
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH “Exploring The Book” Class
Unison Prayer:
God of hope, as we look to the birth of Jesus, grant that the light of
your love will help us to become lights in the lives of those around us.
Prepare our hearts for the joy and gladness of your coming, for Jesus is
our hope. Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 5 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of the future, you are coming in power to bring all nations
under your rule. We confess that we have not expected your
kingdom, for we live casual lives, ignoring your promised judgment.
We accept lies as truth, exploit neighbors, abuse the earth,
and refuse your justice and peace.
In your mercy, forgive us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your way, and to seek
things that will endure when Christ comes to judge the world. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 23)
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsia Deo.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the sanctuary during worship.
Should you find that your child grows restless, there ischild care available.
Infants are cared for in the Nursery Room 105, toddlers 18 months through
two years in Room 112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after
The Peace of Christ for special classes. Preschoolers are in Room204 and
K-5th grade are in Room 201.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE FIRST LESSON Romans 13:11-14 (page 152 in the Pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Comfort Ye Davis
Stefanie Sudduth, soloist
Comfort ye, my people. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem and cry unto her that her
warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. Sing, ye heavens, and be joyful, O
earth. Break forth into singing, ye mountains. For the Lord hath comforted his people.
THE SECOND LESSON Matthew 24:36-44 (page 26 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON “Heads Up” Joanna Adams
Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24:42
* THE HYMN 305 Jesus, Our Divine Companion
THE OFFERTORY Creator of the Stars of Night Warner
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Robert Gray
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts!
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give thanks and praise.
Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, (Hymn 581)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory; Hosanna in the
highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Communion of the People
In Dulci Jubilo German, 14th century
Prayer after the Meal
* THE HYMN 2 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Holst
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Elder on call: Ruthlyn Newell 404.870.0828
Deacon on call: Don Grant 404.643.9682
Ushers for this week: Paulette Esco, James Klotz, Linda and Art Sweum
Greeters: Bill and Sanda Means, Bill and Cindy Humphries, Austin Davis, and James Beasley
Counters: Philip Hawkins and Lynsley Tyler
Infant/Toddler Nursery Volunteer: Melisa Prevost
Two’s Nursery: Kendall Frank
Preschool Program Volunteers: Heather Regnault and Dawn Bell
Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber and Alex Bach
Fellowship: The Brownlees
Joanna M. Adams…………….……………………...……..Pastor
Chris Henry ………………………………...Associate Pastor-Elect
Robert Gray………………………...…….Assistant to the Minister
Walter Huff…………………..…………….Organist/Choirmaster
Melinda Sandkam ……………………………….Program Director
Cathy Schreiber……………………………….…..Seminary Intern
Rebekah Diehl……………………… ……………….Youth Intern
Martha Hartzell…..…………………………… Preschool Director
Sandra Crawford………….……………..Children’s Choir Director
Sherrill Terry…………...…………………....Office Administrator
Gabriel Couret…………………………...………..Office Assistant
JoAnn Kearns….……….……………………….Financial Secretary
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