Order of Worship November 29th, 2020
First Sunday of Advent
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Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.
Prelude: “Jesus, Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child”
Gregory Dixon- piano, Cullen Whitley- spoons
Words and Music: Traditional African American
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Greetings………………………………………………………Pastor Juan
Lighting of the Advent Candle…………………Elizabeth Barrett & Susana Figueroa
Opening Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” #211
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words: 9th Century Latin
Music: 15th Century French; arranged and harmonized by Thomas Helmore, 1854
© 1981 The Church Pension Fund and © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
“1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
2. O come, thou Wisdom from on high,
and order all things far and nigh;
to us the path of knowledge show
and cause us in her ways to go.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
3. O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height
in ancient times once gave the law
in cloud and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
4. O come, thou Root of Jesse’s tree,
an ensign of thy people be;
before thee rulers silent fall;
all peoples of thy mercy call.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9……..Elizabeth Barrett
Prayers of the People: Please comment with your prayer concerns and especially offer up those things that cause your soul to be in a place of deep lament this day.
After each prayer read:
Leader: Lord in your mercy
All: Hear our prayers
Concluding Prayer of the People………………………Pastor Juan
Hymn of Preparation: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” #196
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words: Charles Wesley, 1744
Music: Rowland H. Prichard, 1830; harmony from The English Hymnal, 1906
“1. Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
2. Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.”
Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-37…….…Elizabeth Barrett
Sermon:”THE POTTER”……………….…Susana Figueroa
Giving of our tithes and offerings.….Lorri Bingham
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Offertory Duet ……………..……Cullen Whitley and Diane Corbin
“Do You Hear What I Hear” by N. Regney and G. Shayne, © 1962 by Jewel Music Publishing Co., Inc.
Offertory Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” # 95
The United Methodist Hymnal
OLD 100th
Public Domain
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.”
Prayer after receiving…………………………………….Pastor Juan
Closing Hymn: “Emmanuel, Emmanuel” #204
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words and Music by Bob McGee, 1976 (Matthew 1:23)
©1976 C. A. Music (division of Christian Artists Corp.)
“Emmanuel, Emmanuel,
his name is called Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us,
his name is called Emmanuel.”
Announcements………………………….Lorri Bingham
Dismissal with blessing……………Susana Figueroa
Postlude………………………………..….Gregory Dixon
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