Sunday Celebration 12/03/2023 – FIRST 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..
FORMING OUR ADVENT WREATH – LIGHTING OF FIRST ADVENT CANDLE: THE CANDLE OF HOPE
SING AND CELEBRATE:
1. TODAY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL: 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)
2.THANK YOU THANK YOU JESUS
For all you’ve done for me
Thank you Thank you Jesus,
You’ve been so good to me (repeat)
My soul looks back in wonder,
How you brought me over
I just want to say,
THANK YOU (REPEAT ALL)
(PRAISE TEAM SINGS VERSES)
3. GOD IS HERE
Verse 1 There is a sweet anointing in this sanctuary
There is a stillness in the atmosphere
Come and lay down the burdens you have carried
For in this sanctuary God is here (repeat 2x) Chorus God is here, God is here
To break the yoke and lift the heavy burden
God is here, God is here
To heal the hopeless heart and bless the broken
Come and lay down the burdens you have carried
For in this sanctuary God is here (repeat chorus)
Acappella Come and lay down the burdens you have carried
For in this sanctuary God is here
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
“Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
LUKE 21:25-36
SPECIAL MUSIC
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
TODAY’S SERMON: REV. BRITT SKARDA.
FINAL SONG
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