Sunday Celebration 12/04/2022 2nd Sunday of Advent Guest Speaker Britt Skarda
Affirmation of Faith, Affirmation Chorus, Song Lyrics, and Today’s Scriptures are listed after the order of worship below:
WELCOME & INVOCATION
AFFIRMATION CHORUS: IN THIS PLACE
LIGHTING OF SECOND ADVENT CANDLE: THE CANDLE OF PEACE
TODAY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL: O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
SING AND CELEBRATE:
1. FRIEND OF GOD
2. SHOUT TO THE LORD
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
MATTHEW 5:1-16
SPECIAL MUSIC
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
TODAY’S SERMON: “THE BLESSING”
FINAL SONG
Our Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God the creator of us all, whose desire for
diversity is seen in the rainbow of humanity. With unrelenting
passion God Seeks to be in relationship with all of us.
We believe in Jesus the Christ, who is the embodiment of
God’s redeeming grace; And in the Holy Spirit through whom
that grace continues its restoring work.
We believe in the Church. It is the body of Christ on the earth
today. As ministers of this church, we are all called like Jesus,
to heal, to deliver, to teach, and to serve.
We believe that together we can change the world,
in our time and for all time Amen!
Affirmation Chorus: In This Place
In this place, There’s joy that I can’t explain
In this place, There’s healing for all my pain
There is love unlike I’ve ever known
Everybody here makes me feel at home
As we gather here, I know I’m not alone
I feel God’s presence, Moving in this place..
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
Verse 1 O come all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant
O come ye o come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels
Chorus O come let us adore Him. O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him. Christ the Lord
Verse 2 Sing choirs of angels. Sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God, Glory in the highest (chorus)
I AM A FRIEND OF GOD
Verse: Who am I that you are mindful of me
That you hear me when I call
Is it true that you are thinking of me
How you love me, it’s amazing (Who am I Lord) repeat
Chorus: I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God, You call me friend (repeat chorus)
Verse: Who am I that you are mindful of me
That you hear me when I call
Is it true that you are thinking of me, How you love me
It’s amazing. It’s amazing. It’s amazing. (repeat chorus 2x)
Bridge: God Almighty, Lord of Glory, You have called me friend
(4TIMES…FIRST TWO UNISUN) (repeat chorus3x)
You call me friend. You call me friend. You call me friend
SHOUT TO THE LORD
My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord there is none like You,
All of my days I want to praise, the wonders of Your mighty love.
My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength,
Let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship You.
CHORUS: Shout to the Lord, All the earth let us sing
Power and majesty, Praise to the King.
Mountains bow down And the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name.
I sing for joy at the work of Your hands.
Forever I’ll love You, Forever I’ll stand.
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and
sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes He said: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will
be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are
the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed
are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you,
persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of
me.Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in
the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Salt and Light You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses
its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good
for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You
are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they
put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the
same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your
good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. MATTHEW 5:1-16