† ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Payton Hauck
One: To worship, we bring our heartache and our hope.
Many: In worship, we find joy and pray for peace.
One: In worship, we gather and listen for God
Many: To worship, we bring our energy and our weariness.
One: Today, we light the candle of peace.
Many: With God’s help, may we bring peace to a weary world.
Emmanuel
† PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Matt Drumheller
God of grace, we confess that we often doubt good news. We move through our lives waiting for the other shoe to drop, waiting for life to fall apart, waiting for our humanity to get the best of us. Instead of leaning into joy, we lean into scarcity. We lean into fear. We lean into isolation. Forgive us for forgetting that joy is amplified when shared. Heal the wounds we have from past hurts and teach us how to throw open our doors like Elizabeth. Show us how to find joy in connection.
† CANTICLE OF HOPE Come, Come
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
†ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Hear the good news: We are loved. We are claimed. We are forgiven.
Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.
GLORIA
†
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 40:1-11
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Alicelyn Sleber
Old Testament Page 667
† HYMN 449 Show Us, O Lord, Your Steadfast Love MENDON
SECOND LESSON 2 Peter 3:8-15a
THIRD LESSON Luke 1:24-45
SERMON
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
New Testament Page 238
New Testament Page 56
“We Find Joy in Connection” Rev. Drumheller
The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
† THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.
WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
ANTHEM Comfort, Comfort John Ferguson “Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!” So says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness mourning under sorrow’s load. To God’s people now proclaim that God’s pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance, since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him! Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God’s word is never broken.
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SEALING THE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
Many: We lift them to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Many: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
…with all creation, we join the unending hymn:
The prayer continues.
…Great is the mystery of faith:
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
… now and forever.
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.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP
One: The gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD
† HYMN 372 O for a World
† BENEDICTION
† CHORAL RESPONSE You Are the Light Tom Fettke
Within our hearts, Your light. Within our minds, Your truth. Within our lives, Your love; living Your hope, spreading Your joy, singing Your beautiful song; singing Your beautiful song, Your song.
VOLUNTARY Valet will ich dir geben (O Lord, How shall I Greet You) J.S Bach
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Sarah Pearce, Liturgist
Alicelyn Sleber, Lector
Daniel Coles, Acolyte
Chancel Choir
Timothy Lupia, percussion
Matthew McMahan, organ
AZMON
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her husband, Arlo Rader, and friends who have passed away, by Betty Rader.
Dates for Your Calendar
Sunday, Dec 10 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am- Worship- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
11:30 am- Adult Forum
4:00 pm- MAPS concert
Wednesday, Dec 13
7:30 pm- Advent program via Zoom
Sunday, Dec 17 – 3rd Sunday of Advent
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am- Worship- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
11:30 am- Christmas Tea
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
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Liturgy reprinted and adapted by permission from the Book of Common Worship, © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All rights reserved.
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