Monday 26 November 2012

ORDER OF SERVICE DECEMBER 2ND 2012-ADVENT 1

December 2^nd, 2012

1^st Sunday of Advent-Hope

The Sacrament of Communion

Thoughts around which to gather as we worship:

Hope is the Thing with Feathers

by Emily Dickinson

Hope is the thing with feathers –

That perches in the soul –

And sings the tune without the words –

And never stops – at all

Announcements The Work of Church and Community

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Welcome and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ.

One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.

* Introit I Am Walking a Path

I am walking a path of hope, I am walking a path of hope,

I am walking a path of hope, lead me home, lead me home.

* Call to Worship

One: A branch begins to bud –

All: we wait with hope.

One: A new day begins to dawn –

All: we wait with patience.

One: A life begins to heal –

All: we wait with prayer.

One: A heart begins to open –

All: we wait for God.

One: Come, let us worship God.

Advent Candlelighting Liturgy

We Light the Candle of Hope (back of bulletin)

*Candlelighting Hymn Advent Candle Song (an echo song)

We light these candles as a sign.

Your light has come into the world.

Jesus has brought Your kingdom here.

Help us to share this good news.

We light these candles as a sign.

Your hope has come into the world.

Jesus has brought Your kingdom here.

Help us to share this good news.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Jeremiah 33:14–16 A righteous branch from David’s line.

One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people.

All:Thanks be to God.

Psalm 25:1–10 To you, O God, I lift my soul. Ref.2 VU 752

*Hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus VU 2

Opening the Word/Time with Children

The Gospel Acclamation

Luke 21:25–36 Signs in heavens and Earth; parable of the fig tree

One: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ.

All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

* Offering Song/Doxology In Gratitude and Humble Trust VU 544

* Communion Hymn Eat This Bread VU 466

Sacrament of Communion Communion Insert, cover of VU

Distribution Hymn O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts VU 472

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn Lead Me, God VU 662

* Commissioning and Benediction (together)

May we see the grace that surrounds us.

May we know the love that holds us close.

May we find the peace for which we yearn

May we live in God’s way of hope.

* Choral Amen