December 12, 2021

I Samuel 17; Luke 2; John 10

Order of Worship

Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering the Family Together

Psalm 122 F                                                               Blue Psalter, pg 814

With Joy I Heard My Friends Exclaim

Verse 1

With joy I heard my friends exclaim:

“Come, let us in God’s temple meet,”

Within your gates, O Zion blest, shall ever stand our willing feet.

Refrain:     Come, let us go to the house of the Lord.

Zion, sing; sing out your peace and joy.

Verse 2

How beautiful does Zion stand, a city built compact and fair;

The people of the Lord unite with joy and praise to worship there.

(Repeat Refrain)

Verse 3

They come to learn the will of God,

to pay their vows, God’ grace to own,

For there is judgment’s royal seat, Messiah’s sure and lasting throne.

(Repeat Refrain)

Verse 4

For Zion’s peace let prayers be made; may all that love you prosper well!

Within your walls let peace abide,

and gladness with your children dwell.

(Repeat Refrain)

Verse 5

For love of friends and kindred dear, my heart’s desire is Zion’s peace,

And for the house of God, the Lord, my loving care shall never cease. (Repeat Refrain)

Words: Psalter, 1912, alt; ref. Hal H. Hopson ©2008 Birnamwood Publications, a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc.

Call To Worship

Scripture Reading:                                                       Psalm 132:11-18

¹¹ The Lord swore to David a sure oath
from which he will not turn back:
“One of the sons of your body I will set on your throne.

¹² If your sons keep my covenant
and my testimonies that I shall teach them,
their sons also forever shall sit on your throne.”

¹³ For the Lord has chosen Zion;
he has desired it for his dwelling place:

¹⁴ “This is my resting place forever;
here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

¹⁵ I will abundantly bless her provisions;
I will satisfy her poor with bread.

¹⁶ Her priests I will clothe with salvation,
and her saints will shout for joy.

¹⁷ There I will make a horn to sprout for David;
I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.

¹⁸ His enemies I will clothe with shame,
but on him his crown will shine.”

Prayer of Invocation

Leader:    Jesus Christ is the joy and happiness of all who look
forward to His coming. Let us call upon Him and say:

People:     Come, Lord, and do not delay!

Leader:    In joy, we wait for Your coming,

People:     Come, Lord Jesus.

Leader:    Before time began, You shared life with the Father,

People:     Come now and save us.

Leader:    You created the world and all who live in it.

People:    Come to redeem the work of Your hands.

Leader:    You did not hesitate to become man, subject to death,

People:    Come to free us from the power of death.

Leader:    You came to give us life to the full,

People:    Come and give us your unending life.

Leader:    You desire all people to live in love in Your kingdom,

People:    Come and bring together those who long to see You
face to face.

Leader:    Today we light three candles.

The first reminds us of our need for a Savior.

The second reminds us of the promises in God’s Word.

The third reminds us that Jesus is coming soon, and we

must abide in Him so that when He appears we may have

confidence and not shrink from him in shame at His

coming.

Leader:    O Key of David, Jesus Christ,
the gates of heaven open at Your command.

People:    Come and show us the way to salvation.

Red Hymnal #174

Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming

Lo, how a rose e’er blooming From tender stem hath sprung!

Of Jesse’s lineage coming As men of old have sung.

It came, a flower bright, Amid the cold of winter,

When half-gone was the night.

Isaiah ‘twas foretold it. The rose I have in mind;

With Mary we behold it, The virgin mother kind.

To show God’s love aright She bore to men a Savior,

When half-gone was the night.

This flower, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air,

Dispels with glorious splendor The darkness everywhere.

True man, yet very God, From sin and death He saves us

And lightens every load.

German Carol. Tr. by Theodore Baker (s 1 & 2) & Harriet Krauth Spaeth, (S 3). ES IST EIN ROS’ Geistliche Kirchengesang.

Declaring What We Believe:

Leader:                Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)

All:                        Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! (1Chronicles 16:10)

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!” (1 Chronicles 16:31)

Men & Boys:       Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! (Psalm 32:11)

Women & Girls: May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” (Psalm 70:4)

Jubilee Singers: Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. (Psalm 90:14)

All:                        Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! (Psalm 97:12)

It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” (Isaiah 25:9)

We Respond to God’s Presence

Red Hymnal #175

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground,

The angel of the Lord came down,

And glory shone around, And glory shone around.

“Fear Not!” said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind;

“Glad tidings of great joy I bring

To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind.

“To you in David’s town this day Is born, of David’s line,

The Savior, who is Christ the Lord,

And this shall be the sign—And this shall be the sign:

“The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed,

All meanly wrapt in swathing bands

And in a manger laid, And in a manger laid.

“All glory to be to God on high, And to the earth be peace:

Good will henceforth from heaven to men

Begin and never cease! Begin and never cease!”

Words: Nahum Tate; Music: CHRISTMAS from George Friedrich Handel

Psalm 23 H Blue Psalter, pg 138

Shepherd Me, O God

Refrain: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.
1. God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want,
I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love,

I walk by the quiet waters of peace. (Refrain)
1. Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul,
You lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth,

My spirit shall sing the music of your name. (Refrain)
1. Though I should wander the valley of death,
I fear no evil, for you are at my side,

Your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope. (Refrain)
1. You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred,
Crowning me with love

Beyond my pow’r to hold. (Refrain)
1. Surely your kindness and mercy
Follow me all the days of my life;

I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore.         (Refrain)

Words: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) © 1986 GIA Publications, In. Music (Shepherd Me): Marty Haugen (b. 1950) © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-720821

Children’s Sermon

Pastoral Prayer

The basket to receive His tithes and our offerings

is located on the left as you leave the Sanctuary.

We Worship Through Hearing

Sermon Hymn: (Jubilee Singers)

Psalm 132 A                                                               Blue Psalter, pg 864

When David Had a Longing

Verse 1

When David had a longing to build the Lord a house,

he voiced his heart’s intention by means of solemn vows.

His people caught the vision: to build a sacred place

where holy joy and worship would please the God of grace.

Let David be remembered, your faithful servant, Lord:

the depth of his devotion, the hardships he endured.

Verse 2

The Lord then vowed to David: his house would surely last

if only his successors held God’s commandments fast;

God longed to set among them a throne for heaven’s King;

what joy and what abundance his presence there would bring!

Let David’s Lamp be lighted, your chosen servant, Lord:

his kingdom be established, his triumph be assured.

Words: Martin Leckedbusch © 2003 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Music (THAXTED 7.6.7.6 Triple): Gustave Holst, 1921 P.D.

Today’s Message

Sermon Series: Advent 2021

“The Shepherd King”

I Samuel 17; Luke 2; John 10

Notes

I. His sheep were in ____________. (I Samuel 17:1-19)

Facing _______________

Facing ________________

II. His sheep were in _____________. (I Sam. 17:10-11,24,28)

Fearful ________________

Fearful _________________

III. His sheep were __________________.             (I Sa 17:12-23,32-37,46-52)

He defeated our ____________

He gave joy to the ___________.                      (Luke 2:8-20)

He is the Good ________________.                 (John 10:11, 14-16)

We Are Sent Forth in Worship

to Share the Gospel

There is a Higher Throne
1. There is a higher throne than all this world has known,
Where faithful ones from ev’ry tongue will one day come.

Before the Son we’ll stand, made faultless through the Lamb;

Believing hearts find promised grace; Salvation comes.

Chorus: Hear Heaven’s voices sing; Their thund’rous anthem rings

Through emerald courts and sapphire skies; Their praises rise.

All glory, wisdom, pow’r, strength,

thanks and honour are to God, our King,

Who reigns on high forevermore.
1. And there we’ll find our home; Our life before the throne.
We’ll honour Him in perfect song where we belong.

He’ll wipe each tear stained eye as thirst and hunger die.

The Lamb becomes our Shepherd King; We’ll reign with Him.

Repeat Chorus

Copyright © 2002 Thankyou Music/Adm. by worshiptogether.com songs. excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Kingsway Music. tym@kingsway.co.uk. Used by permission. CCLI #172212

Benediction

Order of Worship

Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering the Family Together

Psalm 122 F                                                               Blue Psalter, pg 814

With Joy I Heard My Friends Exclaim

Verse 1

With joy I heard my friends exclaim:

“Come, let us in God’s temple meet,”

Within your gates, O Zion blest, shall ever stand our willing feet.

Refrain:     Come, let us go to the house of the Lord.

Zion, sing; sing out your peace and joy.

Verse 2

How beautiful does Zion stand, a city built compact and fair;

The people of the Lord unite with joy and praise to worship there.

(Repeat Refrain)

Verse 3

They come to learn the will of God,

to pay their vows, God’ grace to own,

For there is judgment’s royal seat, Messiah’s sure and lasting throne.

(Repeat Refrain)

Verse 4

For Zion’s peace let prayers be made; may all that love you prosper well!

Within your walls let peace abide,

and gladness with your children dwell.

(Repeat Refrain)

Verse 5

For love of friends and kindred dear, my heart’s desire is Zion’s peace,

And for the house of God, the Lord, my loving care shall never cease. (Repeat Refrain)

Words: Psalter, 1912, alt; ref. Hal H. Hopson ©2008 Birnamwood Publications, a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc.

Call To Worship

Scripture Reading:                                                       Psalm 132:11-18

¹¹ The Lord swore to David a sure oath
from which he will not turn back:
“One of the sons of your body I will set on your throne.

¹² If your sons keep my covenant
and my testimonies that I shall teach them,
their sons also forever shall sit on your throne.”

¹³ For the Lord has chosen Zion;
he has desired it for his dwelling place:

¹⁴ “This is my resting place forever;
here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

¹⁵ I will abundantly bless her provisions;
I will satisfy her poor with bread.

¹⁶ Her priests I will clothe with salvation,
and her saints will shout for joy.

¹⁷ There I will make a horn to sprout for David;
I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.

¹⁸ His enemies I will clothe with shame,
but on him his crown will shine.”

Prayer of Invocation

Leader:    Jesus Christ is the joy and happiness of all who look
forward to His coming. Let us call upon Him and say:

People:     Come, Lord, and do not delay!

Leader:    In joy, we wait for Your coming,

People:     Come, Lord Jesus.

Leader:    Before time began, You shared life with the Father,

People:     Come now and save us.

Leader:    You created the world and all who live in it.

People:    Come to redeem the work of Your hands.

Leader:    You did not hesitate to become man, subject to death,

People:    Come to free us from the power of death.

Leader:    You came to give us life to the full,

People:    Come and give us your unending life.

Leader:    You desire all people to live in love in Your kingdom,

People:    Come and bring together those who long to see You
face to face.

Leader:    Today we light three candles.

The first reminds us of our need for a Savior.

The second reminds us of the promises in God’s Word.

The third reminds us that Jesus is coming soon, and we

must abide in Him so that when He appears we may have

confidence and not shrink from him in shame at His

coming.

Leader:    O Key of David, Jesus Christ,
the gates of heaven open at Your command.

People:    Come and show us the way to salvation.

Red Hymnal #174

Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming

Lo, how a rose e’er blooming From tender stem hath sprung!

Of Jesse’s lineage coming As men of old have sung.

It came, a flower bright, Amid the cold of winter,

When half-gone was the night.

Isaiah ‘twas foretold it. The rose I have in mind;

With Mary we behold it, The virgin mother kind.

To show God’s love aright She bore to men a Savior,

When half-gone was the night.

This flower, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air,

Dispels with glorious splendor The darkness everywhere.

True man, yet very God, From sin and death He saves us

And lightens every load.

German Carol. Tr. by Theodore Baker (s 1 & 2) & Harriet Krauth Spaeth, (S 3). ES IST EIN ROS’ Geistliche Kirchengesang.

Declaring What We Believe:

Leader:                Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)

All:                        Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! (1Chronicles 16:10)

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!” (1 Chronicles 16:31)

Men & Boys:       Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! (Psalm 32:11)

Women & Girls: May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” (Psalm 70:4)

Jubilee Singers: Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. (Psalm 90:14)

All:                        Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! (Psalm 97:12)

It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” (Isaiah 25:9)

We Respond to God’s Presence

Red Hymnal #175

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground,

The angel of the Lord came down,

And glory shone around, And glory shone around.

“Fear Not!” said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind;

“Glad tidings of great joy I bring

To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind.

“To you in David’s town this day Is born, of David’s line,

The Savior, who is Christ the Lord,

And this shall be the sign—And this shall be the sign:

“The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed,

All meanly wrapt in swathing bands

And in a manger laid, And in a manger laid.

“All glory to be to God on high, And to the earth be peace:

Good will henceforth from heaven to men

Begin and never cease! Begin and never cease!”

Words: Nahum Tate; Music: CHRISTMAS from George Friedrich Handel

Psalm 23 H Blue Psalter, pg 138

Shepherd Me, O God

Refrain: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,

beyond my fears, from death into life.
1. God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want,
I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love,

I walk by the quiet waters of peace. (Refrain)
1. Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul,
You lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth,

My spirit shall sing the music of your name. (Refrain)
1. Though I should wander the valley of death,
I fear no evil, for you are at my side,

Your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope. (Refrain)
1. You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred,
Crowning me with love

Beyond my pow’r to hold. (Refrain)
1. Surely your kindness and mercy
Follow me all the days of my life;

I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore.         (Refrain)

Words: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) © 1986 GIA Publications, In. Music (Shepherd Me): Marty Haugen (b. 1950) © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-720821

Children’s Sermon

Pastoral Prayer

The basket to receive His tithes and our offerings

is located on the left as you leave the Sanctuary.

We Worship Through Hearing

Sermon Hymn: (Jubilee Singers)

Psalm 132 A                                                               Blue Psalter, pg 864

When David Had a Longing

Verse 1

When David had a longing to build the Lord a house,

he voiced his heart’s intention by means of solemn vows.

His people caught the vision: to build a sacred place

where holy joy and worship would please the God of grace.

Let David be remembered, your faithful servant, Lord:

the depth of his devotion, the hardships he endured.

Verse 2

The Lord then vowed to David: his house would surely last

if only his successors held God’s commandments fast;

God longed to set among them a throne for heaven’s King;

what joy and what abundance his presence there would bring!

Let David’s Lamp be lighted, your chosen servant, Lord:

his kingdom be established, his triumph be assured.

Words: Martin Leckedbusch © 2003 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Music (THAXTED 7.6.7.6 Triple): Gustave Holst, 1921 P.D.

Today’s Message

Sermon Series: Advent 2021

“The Shepherd King”

I Samuel 17; Luke 2; John 10

Notes

I. His sheep were in ____________. (I Samuel 17:1-19)

Facing _______________

Facing ________________

II. His sheep were in _____________. (I Sam. 17:10-11,24,28)

Fearful ________________

Fearful _________________

III. His sheep were __________________.             (I Sa 17:12-23,32-37,46-52)

He defeated our ____________

He gave joy to the ___________.                      (Luke 2:8-20)

He is the Good ________________.                 (John 10:11, 14-16)

We Are Sent Forth in Worship

to Share the Gospel

There is a Higher Throne
1. There is a higher throne than all this world has known,
Where faithful ones from ev’ry tongue will one day come.

Before the Son we’ll stand, made faultless through the Lamb;

Believing hearts find promised grace; Salvation comes.

Chorus: Hear Heaven’s voices sing; Their thund’rous anthem rings

Through emerald courts and sapphire skies; Their praises rise.

All glory, wisdom, pow’r, strength,

thanks and honour are to God, our King,

Who reigns on high forevermore.
1. And there we’ll find our home; Our life before the throne.
We’ll honour Him in perfect song where we belong.

He’ll wipe each tear stained eye as thirst and hunger die.

The Lamb becomes our Shepherd King; We’ll reign with Him.

Repeat Chorus

Copyright © 2002 Thankyou Music/Adm. by worshiptogether.com songs. excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Kingsway Music. tym@kingsway.co.uk. Used by permission. CCLI #172212

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