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December 15, 2024 Third 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 Responsive Reading from Isaiah 12:3-6
Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation! In that day you will say:
All: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name! Make known among the nations what he has done and proclaim that his name is exalted.
Leader: Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.
All: Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.
*The Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High No. 206
(All Verses)
Light the Advent Candle of Joy
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
God of Hope, our lives too often demonstrate the fruit of humanity’s greed, apathy, and neglect rather than the fruit of your righteousness. We forget your faithful promise. We distort your truth. We are reluctant to answer your call, choosing instead to embrace worldliness. Forgive our sins as we repent. In Christ, you offer us a second chance at life with you. In His name we pray, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
Surely God is our salvation; we will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is our strength and our song; he has become our salvation! Isaiah 12:2
*Hymn of the Month Ring the Bells No. 203
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
Whether we face plenty or hunger, abundance or want, we are in debt to God for all we have and all we are. In thankfulness, we remember God’s blessings and give with joy because we love and trust the God of our salvation.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks No. 197
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading Zephaniah 3:14-20
Gospel Reading Luke 3:7-18
Epistle Reading Philippians 4:4-7
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Repentance and Rejoicing: Rev. Cindy Barton
Good News in Rough Clothing”
*The Hymn Good Christian Men, Rejoice No. 214
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
