Worship December 13

 

December 13, 2020 

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 

10:00 am Virtual Service 

ORDER OF WORSHIP 

CENTERING PRAYER Merciful God, you come into our midst longing for communion with us, becoming one of us. Break our resistance to life with you, show us the path toward right relationships, and bring us into your unimaginable peace; in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

PRELUDE Quittez, Pasteurs Ashdown 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

 LITURGY OF THE ADVENT WREATH 

We light these candles of HOPE, JOY, and LOVE as a sign of the coming light of Christ. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;

 let all creation sing for joy at the coming of the Lord. 

The Lord of hosts is coming to restore us; God’s face will shine, and we will be saved. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. When the Lord restores our lives, we will be like those who dream; those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. Light dawns for the righteous, and joy to the upright in heart. 

Rejoice in the Lord! Give thanks to God’s holy name.

† HYMN “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” Hymnal #123

 PRAYER OF CONFESSION 

The Lord is near. In your presence, Holy God, we confess we need repentance. We break your commandments and do not live in peace with your creation. We do not trust your word, and we are afraid. Forgive us, restore us, and turn our shame into praise, for the sake of the One who proclaims the good news and for the sake of the world. (Silent Confession)

ASSURANCE OF GRACE 

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. 

SCRIPTURE      Luke 1:46b-55 

SERMON   “The World Is About to Turn”      Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism Question One 

Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever. 

OFFERING 

SPECIAL MUSIC Gesu Bambino Yon 

Lisa Marsh and Amy Shelton, vocalists 

† THE DOXOLOGY 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

† HYMN      “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout”      Hymnal #100 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION RESPONSE      "Peace On the Earth”      (Sussex Carol) 

POSTLUDE      Verse ten ut      Guittard 

†You are invited to stand, as you are able.