SECOND SABBATH IN ADVENT
11:00 a.m. December 9, 2001
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "Come Thou Long-expected Jesus" #151
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Isaiah 40:3-5)
Leader: A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
People: Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.
Leader: Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
People: And all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
God of blessing and love, when the time was right you sent your Son to the world. Teach us the art of patience and give us an understanding of your wisdom.
Forgive us for making this holy season of anticipation a whirlwind of lists and activities, a flood of joyless obligations and heartless generosity. Forgive our rush as we forgive those who are rushing all around us. Forgive us for forgetting the meaning of this holy time. Lead us not into anxiety, but deliver us from pretense.
For your kingdom is coming with the power of love and the glory of angelic carols, now and forever, heralded in the birth of the Christ. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15).
People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (I Peter 2:24).
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Installation and Ordination of Deacons
Proclaim God’s Word
Children's Sermon: "Solid as a Rock"
II Samuel 22:47
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
s First Reading: Malachi 3:1-6
s Hymnbook: "Away in a Manger"….#157
Second Reading: Philippians 1:3-11
Anthem:
Sermon: "Dry Stone Church"
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "Angels We Have Heard on High"…#158
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Paul wrote to the Roman church, "May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus ..." (Romans 15:5). Just as God welcomes us all to this sanctuary, let us strive to be in harmony with one another that we may have peace in our hearts, and good will toward all!
Joint Meeting of the Session and Diaconate tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study: Wednesday 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
We are studying Biblical Prayer.
Would you like to go to McAdenville to see the Christmas lights On December 15? The van will leave the church at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to go, please sign the sheet in the narthex of the church.
At the Congregational Meeting, last Sabbath, a budget for 2002 was approved. Jeff Rossy was elected Congregational Chairman. Zane Abernethy was elected vice-chairman. Richard Sherer was elected Treasurer.
The following were elected to the Diaconate for the year 2001: Steve Abernethy, Zane Abernethy, Patrick Brady, Richard Sherer, Lana Rossy. Please keep these new deacons in your prayers and give them your support.
Men's Fellowship meets next Sabbath, December 16. This is an 8:00 a.m. breakfast meeting. Come and be with us.
Christmas Party. Wednesday, December 19, 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight Service: December 23, 7:00 p.m.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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