UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Hymn Gloria Patri (UMH 71)
Call to Worship
Leader: Come, let us worship the God of everlasting love.
People: The love of God reaches out to every heart.
Leader: In Christ, love has taken on flesh and dwelt among us.
People: We welcome the one who is love made visible.
Leader: Let every heart prepare room for our Savior.
All: Love has come — let us worship with grateful hearts. Amen.
Hymn Light the Advent Candle v. 1-2 (FWS 2090)
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel v. 1-4(UMH 211)
Scripture Matthew 1:18-23
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message
Hymn The Friendly Beasts (UMH 227)
Message Emmanuel
Hymn Emmanuel, Emmanuel (UMH 204)
Confession
God of love, we confess that we do not always love you as you love. We turn inward when you call us to reach out. We hold grudges when you ask us to forgive. Forgive us for the ways our love falls short of your example in Christ. Fill us with your Spirit so that your love may overflow from our hearts to the world around us. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Emmanuel, you have given us everything — life, salvation, and the gift of your Son. We return these offerings to you with thankful hearts. Let them become acts of love that touch lives, mend wounds, and share the good news of Christ’s coming. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving (UMH 15)
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Hymn The King of Glory Comes (FWS 2091)
Benediction
Postlude
