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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 22, 2024
(Angels/Peace)
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering the Family Together
Jesus, Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child
Jesus,---- Jesus,---- Oh,---- What a wonderful Child.
Jesus,---- Jesus,---- So holy,---- Meek, and mild.
New Life,---- New Hope,---- New Joy He brings.
Listen,---- To the angels sing.
“Glory,---- Glory,---- Glory;” to the new-born King!
O Children, Come!
Hear the cry from Bethlehem, O children come
Son of God now born to men, O children come –
Bring your troubles, bring your fears,
Bring the needs that draw you near,
Find the hope of all the years – O children come! O children come!
Peace on earth good will to men, O children come
Righteous rule that will not end, O children come –
Lay down all your bitterness,
Turn from sin’s toil and distress,
Find His grace and perfect rest – O children come! O children come!
Where the Father’s grace has walked, O children come
Where you see the hurt and lost, O children come –
Show the mercy shown to you,
Gifts of kindness to renew,
Love from hearts sincere and true – O children come! O children come!
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty Copyright © 2014 Getty Music Publishing (BMI); admin. by MusicServices.org
Call To Worship
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 5:23-24
23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
Prayer of Invocation
Advent Proclamation
Leader: Today we light four 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.We light the fourth candle to remind us of the blessed hope
of the reign of God.People: Come, Lord Jesus, and let your kingdom reign.
We Respond to God’s Presence
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Congregation:
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.
Jubilee Singers:
God of God, Light of Light eternal
Lo He abhors not the virgin’s womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created;
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!
Congregation:
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God, all glory in the highest;
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.
Congregation:
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,
O Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.
Latin: John F Wade; Tr. Frederick Oakeley; Music: ADESTE FIDELES, John F. Wade’s Cantus Diversi.
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Red Hymnal #192 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
Red Hymnal #177 “Good Christian Men, Rejoice”
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
Today’s Message
Advent Series: The Promises Fulfilled
“The Present of Peace”
Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 2:13-14; Matt. 5:9
Notes
I. The _______________ of Peace
(Isaiah 9:6-7)
II. The _______________ of Peace
(Luke 2:13-14)
III. The ________________ of Peace
(Matthew 5:9)
Communion
Prayer of Contrition
Sharing of the Elements
We invite to the Lord’s Table all those who are baptized disciples of Jesus Christ and are under the authority of Christ and His body, the Church. By eating the bread and drinking the wine with us as a visitor, you are acknowledging to the elders of this local church that you are in covenant with God and an active member of a congregation in which the gospel is faithfully confessed, taught, and believed. You also acknowledge that you are a sinner, without hope except in the sovereign mercy of God, and that you are trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. If you have any doubt about your participation, please speak to the elders before or after the service.
Declaration of Forgiveness
We Are Sent Forth in Worship
to Share the Gospel
Red Hymnal #184 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Benediction
(Selah)
Elder’s Blessing
Everyone is encouraged to remain in a prayerful mood. Please do not chatter during this blessing time while families are waiting. Use the quiet time for prayer, reflection, and Bible reading. All are encouraged to stay through the end of this time. Enjoy these moments to be deliberately thoughtful about God’s plan to send forth His Son for you.
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Bulletin Date: 2024-12-22