Sunday Celebration 12/08/2024 – SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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..
SING AND CELEBRATE:
1.BREATHE ON US
There is a shaking, Let hearts awaken, Our God is moving, Forever changing us
There is a trembling, There is revival, The sound of worship,
So great and glorious, Holy Spirit hear us now
Chorus: Breathe on us, Holy fire fall, Come and fill this place with Your presence
Like a rushing wind Send Your spirit here, Breath of Heaven breathe on us
Breath of Heaven breathe on us (repeat from beginning)
Come breathe on us, Come breathe on us, Come breathe on us (repeat)
Lift up your hands and shout, The Lord is with us now
Lift up your voice and sing, God is Holy (repeat 2 lines 3x then chorus 2x)
Breath of Heaven breathe on us
Come breathe on us, Come breathe on us, Come breathe on us
Acapella: Breathe on us, Holy fire fall, Come and fill this place with Your presence
Like a rushing wind, Send Your spirit here, Breath of Heaven breathe on us
Breath of Heaven breathe on us
2.THE MORE I SEEK YOU
The more I find you, the more I love you
Chorus: I wanna sit at your feet, drink from the cup in your hand.
Lay back against you and breathe, feel your heart beat
This love is so deep, it’s more than I can stand.
I melt in your peace, it’s overwhelming.
All: The more I seek you, the more I find you
The more I find you, the more I love you
(Repeat Chorus 2x followed by instrumental break)
Tammy: I wanna sit at your feet, drink from the cup in your hand
Lay back against you and breathe, feel your heart beat
All: This love is so deep, it’s more than I can stand.
I melt in your peace, it’s overwhelming.
Acappella: I wanna sit at your feet, drink from the cup in your hand
Lay back against you and breathe, feel your heart beat
3.I AM NOT ALONE
Verse1 When I walk through deep waters, I know that You will be with me
When I’m standing in the fire I will not be overcome
Through the valley of the shadow, I will not fear
Chorus I am not alone. I am not alone
You will go before me, You will never leave me
I am not alone, I am not alone
You will go before me, You will never leave me
Verse2 In the midst of deep sorrow, I see Your light is breaking through
The dark of night will not overtake me, I am pressing into You
Lord, You fight my every battle, Oh, and I will not fear (Chorus)
Vamp You amaze me, Redeem me, You call me as Your own (repeat 3x)
You’re my strength, You’re my defender, You’re my refuge in the storm
Through these trials, You’ve always been faithful, You bring healing to my soul
Repeat chorus 3x
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
Then all at once in the night sky, a vast number of glorious angels appeared, the very armies of heaven! And they all praised God, singing: “Glory to God in the highest realms of heaven! For there is peace and a good hope given to all” LUKE 2: 13-16
“I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous!. Remember what I’ve told you, that I must go away, but I promise to come back to you. So if you truly love me, you will be glad for me, since I’m returning to my Father, who is greater than I.”. JOHN 14:27-28
LIGHTING OF SECOND ADVENT CANDLE: THE CANDLE OF PEACE
SPECIAL MUSIC
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
TODAY’S SERMON: THE GIFT OF PERFECT PEACE – PASTOR DICK KING
FINAL SONG