Worship Bulletin for Sunday, December 8th
Prelude Josh Reyes
Welcome Words
###Opening Songs
“Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” UMH #207 “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming” UMH #216
###Call to Worship
Leader: Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
People: Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her
warfare is ended,
Leader: That her iniquity is pardoned,
People: That she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all
her sins.
Leader: A voice cries, “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord,
People: Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Leader: Every valley shall be lifted up,
People: And every mountain and hill made low;
Leader: The uneven ground shall become level,
People: And the rough places plain.
Leader: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
People: And all flesh shall see it together.”
Lighting of the Advent Candle of Peace
A German Christmas Carol See Insert
“The Snow Falls Quietly,” performed by Jayne Nichols & Ed Curtis
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace of Christ
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12, & Romans 15:4-13
Respond to the Word “People Look East” v. 1, 3, 4 UMH #202
Choir Anthem The Promised Light, traditional English carol, arrangement and words by Joseph M. Martin
Time for Children, Youth and the Young at Heart
The Message All I want for Christmas is… Jayne Nichols
Offertory
###Doxology
###Dedication of the Offering
May these gifts further God’s vision of a world of justice, righteousness, equity and prosperity the world over. Amen.
###Closing Hymn
“Jesus shall Reign” UMH #157
###Benediction
Postlude Josh Reyes
Please remain seated until the end of the music.
Everyone is invited to the social hall for coffee, snacks and fellowship.
###Stand as you are able