Worship Bulletin

Sunday, December 3, 2023                                                                       

ADVENT VIDEO                                    

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
Michael & Patricia Wilson

CHOIR ANTHEM
“We're Gonna Ring Those Christmas Bells”
Katie Croy, Director

GREETING TIME

PRAISE & WORSHIP 
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”

ADVENT PRAYER

O Wisdom, who came from the mouth of the Most High, alpha and omega, the first and the last: Come and lead us into the way of truth (Jn. 1:14).
O Root of Jesse, the long-awaited savior of Israel, before whom kings shall kneel and ask for mercy: Come, make haste and deliver your people (Is. 11:1-3).
O King of Gentiles, the cornerstone that makes all believers one in the household of God: Come and deliver your sons and daughters, whom you have formed from the dust of the earth into the eternal image of Your Son (Eph. 2:19-20).
O Emmanuel, God with us, the long-awaited savior: Come and save us, give us the joy of Your compassion and mercy (Is. 7:14). 
O Key of David whose life and death unlocks for us the promise of eternal life: Come and liberate us, free us from the darkness of sin and the shadow of death (Is. 22:22). 
O Dawn of the East, Brightness of the Light Eternal and Sun of Justice: Come and awaken within us compassion for all who are in need (Ps. 19:5-7). 
O Savior of the World, come and dispel the darkness with the light of Your love (Is. 9:2).   Amen 

MISSION UPDATE
Edna DeFord

SONG OF PREPARATION
"Maybe This Christmas"

SERMON
 “The Gospel Of Matthew 1:1-17”

COMMUNION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADVENT CAROL