Prelude
Welcome
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Hymn Light the Advent Candle v.1 (FWS 2090)
Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord has looked with favor on God’s people.
People: Praise to the Lord!
Leader: A messenger of love has been sent to us.
People: Thanks be to God!
Leader: The Savior will place love in our hearts and our spirits.
All: Come, O Messenger of Love, let us be in your presence. Amen.
Hymn Once in Royal David’s City (UMH 250)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (UMH 229)
Scripture Psalm 96
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Sing a New Song
Hymn Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (UMH 196)
Prayer of Confession
God of Advent, this season we remember anew what it means that Jesus came. Forgive us for the times that we have taken the Messiah for granted. Grow our faith and strengthen our spirit with your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rejoicing God, we offer you thanks and praise for this season of anticipation, this season of Advent. As we prepare for the birth of your son, we share our tithes and offerings with the joy and excitement of the season. Bless these gifts in your Holy Name. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving (UMH 15)
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Sending Forth The King of Glory Comes (FWS 2091)
Benediction
Postlude
