November 29, 2009
Bulletin for November 29, 2009
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for November 29, 2009. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP NOVEMBER 29, 2009
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Our preparation for worship is as follows: Before the prelude begins, the liturgist for the morning will
greet the congregation from the lectern, saying "The Lord be with you." The people will respond, "And
also with you." At this point, the prelude will begin. After the prelude, the chimes will be sounded, and
the call to worship will take place, followed by the processional hymn. Our goal is to make the
sanctuary as worshipful as possible as the congregation gathers to honor God's holy name.
THE GATHERING Christopher Henry
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE The Lord Will Come to Us Scottish Psalter, arr. Warner
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Jack, Isabella, Kim, and Michael Perez
and Shari Tant
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 376 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
(verses 1 through 3)
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we confess that too often we take your gifts for granted. By the
power of your Holy Spirit, enable us to give thanks. Help us to recognize what
incredible gifts we have been given in life, health, families, friends, material
possessions.
By the power of Jesus, enable us to give thanks, not only in the good times of
life, but in all times, confident that all you give us is given to us out of your
love. Move us to gratitude as the fitting response to your gracious love, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 excelsis Deo.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Baptism for special classes. Three-year-olds are in Room
208; Pre-K in 011; K - 1st grade in 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in 003; 4th - 6th grade in 005.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome this child into Christ's
church. We are the family of God for we are all one in Christ.
THE CHORAL RESPONSE Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Copes
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
THE FIRST LESSON Luke 1:26-38 (page 53 in the pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming German Carol, arr. Walters
THE SECOND LESSON Hebrews 13:1-2 (page 213 in the pew Bible)
THE SERMON "Unexpected Angels" Joanna Adams
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing
that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
* THE HYMN 298 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
THE OFFERTORY Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying (Wachet auf) Manz
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE The Desert Shall Rejoice Patterson
Bulletin for November 29, 2009. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP NOVEMBER 29, 2009
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Our preparation for worship is as follows: Before the prelude begins, the liturgist for the morning will
greet the congregation from the lectern, saying "The Lord be with you." The people will respond, "And
also with you." At this point, the prelude will begin. After the prelude, the chimes will be sounded, and
the call to worship will take place, followed by the processional hymn. Our goal is to make the
sanctuary as worshipful as possible as the congregation gathers to honor God's holy name.
THE GATHERING Christopher Henry
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE The Lord Will Come to Us Scottish Psalter, arr. Warner
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Jack, Isabella, Kim, and Michael Perez
and Shari Tant
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 376 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
(verses 1 through 3)
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we confess that too often we take your gifts for granted. By the
power of your Holy Spirit, enable us to give thanks. Help us to recognize what
incredible gifts we have been given in life, health, families, friends, material
possessions.
By the power of Jesus, enable us to give thanks, not only in the good times of
life, but in all times, confident that all you give us is given to us out of your
love. Move us to gratitude as the fitting response to your gracious love, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 excelsis Deo.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Baptism for special classes. Three-year-olds are in Room
208; Pre-K in 011; K - 1st grade in 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in 003; 4th - 6th grade in 005.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome this child into Christ's
church. We are the family of God for we are all one in Christ.
THE CHORAL RESPONSE Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Copes
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
THE FIRST LESSON Luke 1:26-38 (page 53 in the pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming German Carol, arr. Walters
THE SECOND LESSON Hebrews 13:1-2 (page 213 in the pew Bible)
THE SERMON "Unexpected Angels" Joanna Adams
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing
that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
* THE HYMN 298 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
THE OFFERTORY Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying (Wachet auf) Manz
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE The Desert Shall Rejoice Patterson
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