Sunday Celebration 12/07/2025 -2nd Sunday of Advent – Peace
WELCOME & INVOCATION
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..
LIGHTING OF SECOND ADVENT CANDLE – THE CANDLE OF PEACE
TODAY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL: O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
SING AND CELEBRATE:
- MORE OF YOU JESUS
I’ve touched the hem of your garment
And I have felt the leading of Your hand
But today my eyes look much higher
To see the face of the great I Am. (REPEAT)
More of You, Jesus, More of Your face
More of Your glory in this place. (REPEAT)
2. WONDERFUL MERCIFUL SAVIOR
Wonderful, merciful Savior, Precious Redeemer and Friend
Who would have thought that a Lamb could rescue our
souls from sin. O could rescue our souls from sin
Counselor, Comforter, Keeper, Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts have hopelessly lost
the way… Oh, we’ve hopelessly lost the way
You are the One that we praise, You are the One we adore
You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for
Oh, our hearts always hunger for
Almighty, infinite Father, Faithfully loving Your own
Here in our weakness You find us Falling before Your throne
Oh, we’re falling before Your throne
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. ISAIAH 9:6-7
All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. JOHN 14:25-27
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. COLOSSIANS 3:15
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
TODAY’S SERMON: “PEACE-GOD’S GPS”
FINAL SONG
ANNOUNCEMENT
THE POINSETTIAS IN FRONT OF THE PODIUM TODAY ARE IN HONOR OF RANDY AND PAM’S MOTHER, MARCELLE MCCAIN. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN HER 99TH BIRTHDAY TODAY. RANDY AND PAM WANT TO REMEMBER HER AND WISH HER A HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY.
SUNDAY, DECEMEBR 21ST WILL BE OUR SERVICE THAT IN THE PAST WAS HELD ON CHRISTMAS EVE. WE ARE DOING IT DURING OUR WORSHIP SERVICE ON THE 21ST. INVITE A FRIEND. WE WILL HAVE CARLOS CANDLES AND COMMUNION.
YOU ARE ALL INVITED ON SUNDAY EVENING DECEMBER 21’ST 6:30 P.M. TO RANDY AND GARY’S FOR A DROP BY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE . THERE WILL BE HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES. YOU ARE INVITED TO BRING A FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GOODY TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE AND YOUR FAVORITE SOFT DRINK. THERE WILL BE HOT CHOCOLATE AND PUNCH.
