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December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:30 A. M.
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned (Isaiah 9:2). Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship From Mary’s Song, Luke 1:46-55
Leader: And Mary said, “My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
All: From now on, all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
Leader: He has performed mighty deeds with his arm, scattering the proud and lifting up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things. He has remembered to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.”
All: We respond to God’s love in worship and praise, rejoicing in God our Savior!
*The Hymn Joy to the World! No. 194
(All Verses)
Light the Advent Candle of Love
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession From Psalm 80:1-7 (TLB)
O Shepherd who leads Israel like a flock, O God enthroned above the Guardian Angels, bend down your ear and listen as we plead. How long will you be angry and reject our prayers? You have fed us with sorrow and tears; we perish at your rebuke. Turn us again to yourself, O God. Look down on us in joy and love; only then shall we be saved. Display your power and radiant glory in our Savior. Restore us, O God Almighty. Make your face shine upon us, that we might be saved. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
When Jesus came into the world he said to God, “Sacrifices and burnt offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them. But you have prepared a body for me. Here I am. I have come to do your will.” And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Hebrews 10:5-10
*Hymn of the Month Ring the Bells No. 203
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
We know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty, we might become rich. In recognition of Christ’s sacrifice for us, we also make sacrifices on behalf of others as we bring our offering to God in the name of Jesus. 2 Corinthians 8:9
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory No. 207
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading Micah 5:2-5a
New Testament Reading Luke 1:26-55
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Loving Jesus” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem No. 200
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
