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