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©Order of Worship December 04, 2022
Second Sunday of Advent
Holy Communion
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Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.
Prelude: “Yuletide Carols”, Traditional…………….Stephanie S., Greg D.
Coming of the Light:………………………………….Michael C.
Greetings………………………..…………..…Pastor Steven
Opening Prayer: ……………………………………Lin D.
Lighting of the Advent Candles:……………………….Rachel G., Holly G., Heather G.
Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” #211 UMH
Words: 9th cent Latin Music: 15th cent. French
Verse 7
O come, Desire of nations bind
all peoples in one heart and mind.
From dust thou brought us forth to life;
deliver us from earthly strife.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall
come to thee, O Israel.
Opening Hymns:…..“Toda la Tierra” (All Earth Is Waiting) UMH 210
Words: Catalonian text by Alberto Taulé, 1972
Music: Alberto Taulé, 1972 © 1972 Alberto Taulé; trans. © 1989
The United Methodist Publishing House
1.All earth is waiting to see the Promised One,
and the open furrows, the sowing of the Lord. All the
world, bound and struggling, seeks true liberty; it
cries out for justice and searches for the truth.
1.Toda la tierra espera al Salvador
Y el surco abierto, la obra del Señor; es el
mundo que lucha por la libertad,
reclama justicia y busca la verdad.
2.Thus says the prophet to those of Israel,
“A virgin mother will bear Emmanuel,” for his
name is “God with us,” our brother shall be, with
him hope will blossom once more within our hearts.
2.Dice el profeta al pueblo de Israel,
“De madre virgen ya viene Emmanuel”, será
“Dios con nosotros”, hermano será con
El la esperanza al mundo volverá.
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” UMH 220
Words: James Montgomery, 1816 Music: Henry T. Smart, 1867
1.Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o’er
all the earth; ye who sang creation’s story
now proclaim Messiah’s birth:
Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.
2.Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o’er your
flocks by night, God with us is now residing;
yonder shines the infant light:
Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.
3.Sages, leave your contemplations, brighter visions
beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star:
Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.
4.Saints, before the altar bending, watching long in
hope and fear; suddenly the Lord, descending,
in his temple shall appear:
Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.
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Offertory: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”, by Richard S. Willis / “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, by Mendelsohn……………………………Musicians
Offertory Response: “The Doxology” #94 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, 1623;
Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God,
all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the
source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Prayer After Receiving:………………………Pastor Steven
Prayers of the People: ………………………Pastor Steven
Hymn of Preparation:..“Prepare the Way of the Lord”
UMH 207
Words: Isaiah 40:3, 52:10 Music: Jacques Berthier and the
Community of Taizé, by permission of G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way of the Lord,
and all people will see the salvation of our God.
Gospel Lesson ……………..Matthew 3:1-12…………Lin D.
In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'”
Now John wore clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Bear fruit worthy of repentance. Do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
Sermon: ..…………”Look Inside”………….………Pastor Steven
Anthem: “Lo How a Rose”, by Michael Praetorius / “Away in a Manger”, by Martin Luther………………………………..Musicians
Holy Communion:………………………………………Pastor Steven
Communion Hymn:“God Almighty, We Are Waiting”
#3047 W&S
Words: E. Ann Bell Music: Rowland H. Prichard; harm. From
The English Hymnal, 1906 Words: © 2005 Hope Publishing Company
1.God Almighty, we are waiting for a Savior to appear.
Meet us in our desert journey give a sign that
you are near: burning bushes, parted waters, food
aplenty in the wild. As we look for signs and wonders,
help us to see you in a child.
2.God Incarnate, we are waiting for the feast day
of your birth. Looking back and looking forward
yo the Christ’s return to earth. Help us to proclaim
the gospel, ‘til the world is reconciled. Let us set
your holy table for each woman, man, and child.
3.God the Spirit, we are waiting for your presence here
and now. Humbled by our sinful weakness, at your mercy
we will bow. Search our hearts and make us ready, speak
in language strong and mild, help each one of us, your
people, to receive you like a child.
Closing Hymn: …… “The King of Glory Comes” #2091 TFWS
Words (Ps 24:7-10; Matt 1:23) © 1966, 1982 Willard F. Jabusch, admin by OCP Publications
Music is a traditional Israeli folk song
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before him, lift up your voices.
1. Who is the King of glory; how shall we call him?
He is Emmanuel, the promised of all ages.
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before him, lift up your voices.
2. In all of Galilee, in our city or village,
he goes among his people curing their illness.
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before him, lift up your voices.
3. Sing then of David’s son, our Savior and brother;
in all of Galilee was never another.
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before him, lift up your voices.
Dismissal with Blessing:………………………………Pastor Steven
Postlude: “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”, Traditional……………………………………………………Musicians
Worship ends, Witness and Service begins.
CONFESSION & PARDON
Pastor Steven: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All pray in silence.
Pastor Steven: Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: Glory to God. Amen.
THE PEACE
Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
All, including the pastor, exchange signs and words of God’s peace by crossing hands, wave to one another due to social distancing guidelines.
Pastor Steven: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Steven: Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Steven: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Steven: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor Steven: In union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor Steven: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.
All: Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
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