Order of Worship November 28: Hope

 

CENTERING PRAYER

 

Holy God, you promised us that the day of salvation is near. Keep us faithful in love and watchful in prayer, so we may stand with confidence and joy at the coming of Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen.

 

PRELUDE (Sunday Worship) Trumpet Tune on “WACHET AUF”      Sobaje 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING:

 We light this candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ. In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord! Make a highway in the desert for our God. From ages of old, no ear has heard, no eye has seen one so glorious as the Lord our God, for whom we wait. Let us live into HOPE! 

† HYMN      “Come, Thou Expected Jesus”      Hymnal #82

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Lord, have mercy on us. We are not ready for your coming. We live in sin, as though there was no justice. We live in fear, as though there were no grace. Forgive us, Lord. Show us your mercy and steadfast love. Lead us in your truth, and teach us your paths, for you are the light of the world and the God of our salvation. (Silent Confession)

 

ASSURANCE OF GRACE † 

SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. 

†GLORIA PATRI     Hymnal #581 

TIME WITH CHILDREN (Sunday Worship) (All children will remain in the sanctuary for the remainder of worship) 

SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 33:14-16 

SERMON      “There and Back Again”      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 Waiting, Wandering, Wondering      Schram 

Mixed Vocal Ensemble, Nicole Lesh - clarinet

† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 

† HYMN    “While We Are Waiting, Come”    Hymnal #92

 † CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION “Peace On the Earth”

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Noel Provencal Candeille 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able