CENTERING PRAYER
Mighty God, send your Holy Spirit to speak hope, joy, and comfort, that the good news of this age may be proclaimed through your Word and our actions. Amen.
PRELUDE Watchman Tell Us of the Night Sobaje
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADVENT LIGHTING LITURGY (The Lesh Family)
We light these candles of HOPE and JOY 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. Light dawns for the righteous, and joy to the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord! Give thanks to God’s holy name.
† HYMN “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” Hymnal #93
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Faithful God, we confess we do not lead holy lives. We suffer from impatience, apathy, and greed; we are not at peace. We repent of these offenses and turn to you in love. Forgive our iniquity, and pardon our sins that we may walk in righteousness to the glory of your name. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40:1-11
SERMON “Comfort and Joy” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – WCF SC Q1
Q. What is our chief end?
A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
OFFERING
SPECIAL MUSIC Adeste Fidelis/ Holly and the Ivy Traditional Carols
John Lesh, Viola
† THE DOXOLOGY
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Invitation to the Table
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Prayer after Communion
† HYMN “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Hymnal #88
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION RESPONSE "Peace On the Earth” (Sussex Carol)
POSTLUDE Verset Temps de Noel Guittard
†You are invited to stand, as you are able.
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