WORSHIP ORDER

December 3, 2023

WELCOME, GREETING, & ANNOUCEMENTS

Rev. Scott Sears & Schauna Chambers

PRELUDE     

Jay Brooks, organist

 Acolyte: Chelsea Hardiman            Cross Bearer: Celeste Hardiman

As the Light of Christ passes you, stand as you are able      

CALL TO WORSHIP                                          Please see insert     

SPECIAL MUSIC     

Prepare!

Sanctuary Choir

PRAYER TIME   

Pastor Scott

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Words are printed on back of bulletin.                      

*CONGREGATIONAL SONG

          #202     People, Look East     verses 1, 2, 4

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS       

 Schauna Chambers

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 64: 1-9   

 Pastor Scott

*CONGREGATIONAL SONG                

          #436     The Voice of God is Calling     v. 1, 2, 3

SCRIPTURE READING

  Mark 13: 24-37

Rev. Scott Sears

SERMON

Hope and a BB Gun

Pastor Scott

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

UMH #881

“The Apostles’ Creed”

SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION

(The liturgy we use today begins on the bottom of page 7 in The United Methodist Hymnal with the “Invitation”. The liturgy includes a time for Passing the Peace, Offering, and the Doxology. We will not repeat the Lord’s Prayer but after receiving communion, please turn to page 11 for the congregational prayer.)

SPECIAL MUSIC DURING COMMUNION

A Christmas Prayer

*CONGREGATIONAL SONG    

           #204    Emmanuel,   sing 2 times

POSTLUDE

Jay Brooks, organ

BENEDICTION AND BLESSING

Pastor Scott